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SuperStack® 3 Switch 4900 Family Getting Started Guide Switch 4900 (3C17700) Switch 4900 SX (3C17702) Switch 4924 (3C17701) Switch 4950 (3C17706) http://www.3com.com/ Part No. DUA1770-0AAA05 Published September 2003
SuperStack® 3 Switch 4900 Family Getting Started Guide Switch 4900 (3C17700) Switch 4900 SX (3C17702) Switch 4924 (3C17701) Switch 4950 (3C17706) http://www.3com.com/ Part No. DUA1770-0AAA05 Published September 2003
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... operations. UNIX is the policy of Microsoft Corporation. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT It is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo, and SuperStack are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation to make any derivative work (such as provided in this documentation may be environmentally-friendly in content from sustainable, managed forests...
... operations. UNIX is the policy of Microsoft Corporation. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT It is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo, and SuperStack are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation to make any derivative work (such as provided in this documentation may be environmentally-friendly in content from sustainable, managed forests...
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CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 9 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY About the Switches 12 Summary of Each Other 24 Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric 24 How To Interconnect Units 25 Rules For Interconnecting Units 25 The Power... Information Label 19 Power Socket 19 Redundant Power System Socket 19 Console Port 20 Expansion Module Slot 20 Default Settings 20 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents 22 Choosing a Suitable Site 22 Rack-mounting 23 Placing Units On Top of Hardware Features 13...
CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 9 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY About the Switches 12 Summary of Each Other 24 Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric 24 How To Interconnect Units 25 Rules For Interconnecting Units 25 The Power... Information Label 19 Power Socket 19 Redundant Power System Socket 19 Console Port 20 Expansion Module Slot 20 Default Settings 20 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents 22 Choosing a Suitable Site 22 Rack-mounting 23 Placing Units On Top of Hardware Features 13...
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Powering-up the Switch 27 Checking for Management 36 Manually Configuring IP Information 37 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 37 Connecting to the Console Port 40 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 43 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 43 Connecting to the Console Port 44 Methods of LEDs 27 ...Connecting a Redundant Power System 27 Choosing the Correct 10/100/1000BASE-T Cables 28 Choosing the Correct Fiber Cables 29 Switch 4950 - GBIC Operation 29 Approved ...
Powering-up the Switch 27 Checking for Management 36 Manually Configuring IP Information 37 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 37 Connecting to the Console Port 40 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 43 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 43 Connecting to the Console Port 44 Methods of LEDs 27 ...Connecting a Redundant Power System 27 Choosing the Correct 10/100/1000BASE-T Cables 28 Choosing the Correct Fiber Cables 29 Switch 4950 - GBIC Operation 29 Approved ...
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Solving Hardware Problems 55 Solving Communication Problems 57 Solving Software Upgrade Problems 58 A SAFETY INFORMATION Power Cord Set - Japan 59 Important Safety Information 60 L'information de Sécurité Importante 63 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 66 B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 69 PC-AT Serial Cable 69 Modem Cable 70 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 70 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS D OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 75 Purchase Value-Added Services 75 Troubleshoot Online 75 Access Software Downloads 76 Contact Us 76 Telephone Technical ...
Solving Hardware Problems 55 Solving Communication Problems 57 Solving Software Upgrade Problems 58 A SAFETY INFORMATION Power Cord Set - Japan 59 Important Safety Information 60 L'information de Sécurité Importante 63 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 66 B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 69 PC-AT Serial Cable 69 Modem Cable 70 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 70 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS D OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 75 Purchase Value-Added Services 75 Troubleshoot Online 75 Access Software Downloads 76 Contact Us 76 Telephone Technical ...
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... network administrators who are responsible for use the following Switches in their default state: ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4900 (3C17700) ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4900 SX (3C17702) ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4924 (3C17701) ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4950 (3C17706) This guide is intended for installing ...4900 model, however, all procedures apply to install and use with your product differ from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com...
... network administrators who are responsible for use the following Switches in their default state: ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4900 (3C17700) ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4900 SX (3C17702) ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4924 (3C17701) ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4950 (3C17706) This guide is intended for installing ...4900 model, however, all procedures apply to install and use with your product differ from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com...
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Click OK. Warning Information that alerts you to an application, system, or device. Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are used to: ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at the place where it appears on the screen. The word "command" means that you to potential loss of data or potential damage to potential personal injury. Caution Information that alerts you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Screen displays Syntax ...
Click OK. Warning Information that alerts you to an application, system, or device. Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are used to: ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at the place where it appears on the screen. The word "command" means that you to potential loss of data or potential damage to potential personal injury. Caution Information that alerts you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Screen displays Syntax ...
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...Guide (HTML format) ■ Other documentation relating to the Switch 4900 Family (PDF format) It is supplied on the features supported by your Switch and how they can be used to optimize your Switch contains the following : ■ Management Quick Reference Guide This ...Switch. ■ Release Notes These notes provide information about the web interface and command line interface that enable you may find useful: ■ Documentation accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power System. ■ Documentation accompanying the Expansion Modules. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com...
...Guide (HTML format) ■ Other documentation relating to the Switch 4900 Family (PDF format) It is supplied on the features supported by your Switch and how they can be used to optimize your Switch contains the following : ■ Management Quick Reference Guide This ...Switch. ■ Release Notes These notes provide information about the web interface and command line interface that enable you may find useful: ■ Documentation accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power System. ■ Documentation accompanying the Expansion Modules. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com...
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... useful to maintain the structure of the CD-ROM. 3Com recommends that you copy the Docs/referenceguide directory as a whole to you will be accessed from a local drive or server, you . Example: Part Number DUA1770-0AAA0x, SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family Getting Started Guide, Page 21 The documentation is ...splash screen will need to access the CD-ROM contents via the root directory and copy the files from the CD-ROM to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: Document title, Document part number (on the CD-ROM. 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE...
... useful to maintain the structure of the CD-ROM. 3Com recommends that you copy the Docs/referenceguide directory as a whole to you will be accessed from a local drive or server, you . Example: Part Number DUA1770-0AAA0x, SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family Getting Started Guide, Page 21 The documentation is ...splash screen will need to access the CD-ROM contents via the root directory and copy the files from the CD-ROM to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: Document title, Document part number (on the CD-ROM. 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE...
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... Slot ■ Default Settings It covers summary information about the Switch 4900, 4900 SX, 4924 and 4950 and how they can be used in the Switch 4900 Family is the same unless otherwise stated. ■ About the Switches ■ Summary of Hardware Features ■ Switch - 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY This chapter contains introductory information about the hardware. Front View...
... Slot ■ Default Settings It covers summary information about the Switch 4900, 4900 SX, 4924 and 4950 and how they can be used in the Switch 4900 Family is the same unless otherwise stated. ■ About the Switches ■ Summary of Hardware Features ■ Switch - 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY This chapter contains introductory information about the hardware. Front View...
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... SuperStack® 4900 Family or 3Com Switch 40x0 Family to create an XRN Distributed Fabric. This allows you to the Implementation Guide on page 24. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY About the Switches ■ The Switch 4900 connects your existing 100 Mbps devices and high-performance workgroups with a 1000 Mbps copper backbone or server connection. ■ The Switch 4900 SX...
... SuperStack® 4900 Family or 3Com Switch 40x0 Family to create an XRN Distributed Fabric. This allows you to the Implementation Guide on page 24. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY About the Switches ■ The Switch 4900 connects your existing 100 Mbps devices and high-performance workgroups with a 1000 Mbps copper backbone or server connection. ■ The Switch 4900 SX...
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... 3 Switching RPS Support XRN Support Mounting Switch 4900 Family Switch 4900: 12 Auto-negotiating 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T ports Switch 4900 SX: 12 Auto-negotiating 1000BASE-SX ports Switch 4924: 24 Auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T ports Switch 4950: 12 Auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T, 6 1000BASE-SX and...in 10/100 Mbps mode ■ All 1000 Mbps ports are supported by the Hardware Features Switches. About the Switches 13 Summary of two units to SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071B) eXpandable Resilient Networking (XRN) support. Allows ...
... 3 Switching RPS Support XRN Support Mounting Switch 4900 Family Switch 4900: 12 Auto-negotiating 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T ports Switch 4900 SX: 12 Auto-negotiating 1000BASE-SX ports Switch 4924: 24 Auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T ports Switch 4950: 12 Auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T, 6 1000BASE-SX and...in 10/100 Mbps mode ■ All 1000 Mbps ports are supported by the Hardware Features Switches. About the Switches 13 Summary of two units to SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071B) eXpandable Resilient Networking (XRN) support. Allows ...
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front view Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 4900 - 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Switch - front view 1x 3C17700 Status Module Unit green = 1000 Mbps yellow = 100 Mbps on = enabled, link OK flashing = disabled Packet 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6x Status 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 34 Power/Self Test 7x Layer 3 Switch 4900 12x 3C17700 SuperStack 3 Port Status LEDs 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T Ports Module Status LEDs Power / Self Test LED and Layer 3 LED Unit LEDs 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T Ports Figure 2 Switch 4900 SX -
front view Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 4900 - 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Switch - front view 1x 3C17700 Status Module Unit green = 1000 Mbps yellow = 100 Mbps on = enabled, link OK flashing = disabled Packet 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6x Status 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 34 Power/Self Test 7x Layer 3 Switch 4900 12x 3C17700 SuperStack 3 Port Status LEDs 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T Ports Module Status LEDs Power / Self Test LED and Layer 3 LED Unit LEDs 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T Ports Figure 2 Switch 4900 SX -
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Switch - front view WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can be used as standard traditional telephone sockets, or to connect the unit to these sockets. Front View Detail 15 Figure 3 Switch 4924 - These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. They cannot be connected to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. front view Figure 4 Switch 4950 - Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to these data sockets.
Switch - front view WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can be used as standard traditional telephone sockets, or to connect the unit to these sockets. Front View Detail 15 Figure 3 Switch 4924 - These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. They cannot be connected to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. front view Figure 4 Switch 4950 - Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to these data sockets.
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...over Category 5 twisted pair cable. 1000BASE-T operation only supports full-duplex mode. 10BASE-T (10 Mbps) is only supported on Switch 4924 and 4950. 1000BASE-SX Ports The default state for these ports is auto-negotiation enabled, where the speed, duplex and flow control modes are negotiated. ...configured. 1000BASE-SX ports do not support auto-negotiation of speed and only support full duplex mode. As the speed and duplex modes are fixed by the media type, only the flow control is negotiated with the link partner. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY 100/...
...over Category 5 twisted pair cable. 1000BASE-T operation only supports full-duplex mode. 10BASE-T (10 Mbps) is only supported on Switch 4924 and 4950. 1000BASE-SX Ports The default state for these ports is auto-negotiation enabled, where the speed, duplex and flow control modes are negotiated. ...configured. 1000BASE-SX ports do not support auto-negotiation of speed and only support full duplex mode. As the speed and duplex modes are fixed by the media type, only the flow control is negotiated with the link partner. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY 100/...
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...color. The Switch is disabled. The Module is no link for a single port Module. The Module has multi-ports or there is installed and supported. Note that a link is present. No packets are being transmitted/received on the port. Front View Detail 17 LEDs Table 4 lists LEDs visible on 4900 SX.) No link...No packets are being transmitted/received on the port. A low speed (100 Mbps on 4900, 10/100 Mbps on 4924/4950) link is present, and the port is enabled. (Not applicable on 4900 SX.) A low speed (100 Mbps on 4900, 10/100 Mbps on 4924/4950) link is present, but the port is powered...
...color. The Switch is disabled. The Module is no link for a single port Module. The Module has multi-ports or there is installed and supported. Note that a link is present. No packets are being transmitted/received on the port. Front View Detail 17 LEDs Table 4 lists LEDs visible on 4900 SX.) No link...No packets are being transmitted/received on the port. A low speed (100 Mbps on 4900, 10/100 Mbps on 4924/4950) link is present, and the port is enabled. (Not applicable on 4900 SX.) A low speed (100 Mbps on 4900, 10/100 Mbps on 4924/4950) link is present, but the port is powered...
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The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. The Switch software does not support Layer 3. rear view The Switch is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self Test). The Switch software supports Layer 3. Figure 5 Switch 4900 - rear view Figure 6 Switch 4900 SX - 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Switch - Rear View Detail LED Color Green flashing Yellow Off Layer 3 LED Green Off Indicates The Switch is either downloading software or is not receiving power.
The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. The Switch software does not support Layer 3. rear view The Switch is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self Test). The Switch software supports Layer 3. Figure 5 Switch 4900 - rear view Figure 6 Switch 4900 SX - 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Switch - Rear View Detail LED Color Green flashing Yellow Off Layer 3 LED Green Off Indicates The Switch is either downloading software or is not receiving power.
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... Label This label shows the following: ■ The 3Com product name of the Switch ■ The 3Com 3C number of the Switch ■ The unique MAC address (Ethernet address) of the Switch ■ The serial number of the Switch You may need this socket System Socket to connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS) to any supply...
... Label This label shows the following: ■ The 3Com product name of the Switch ■ The 3Com 3C number of the Switch ■ The unique MAC address (Ethernet address) of the Switch ■ The serial number of the Switch You may need this socket System Socket to connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS) to any supply...
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... tool. Notify and unfilter All ports belong to the untagged Default VLAN (VLAN 1) IGMP filtering enabled Enabled Disabled per port Switch 4900, 4924, and 4950: Enabled Switch 4900 SX: Not applicable 169.254.100.100* 255.255.0.0 * This default IP address is used if the unit is operating in...IP address is already in standalone mode, and/or no parity and 1 stop bit. Contact your Switch. 20 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Console Port The console port allows you initialize one of the Switch units, it is returned to a maximum of 19200 baud), 8 data bits, no other...
... tool. Notify and unfilter All ports belong to the untagged Default VLAN (VLAN 1) IGMP filtering enabled Enabled Disabled per port Switch 4900, 4924, and 4950: Enabled Switch 4900 SX: Not applicable 169.254.100.100* 255.255.0.0 * This default IP address is used if the unit is operating in...IP address is already in standalone mode, and/or no parity and 1 stop bit. Contact your Switch. 20 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Console Port The console port allows you initialize one of the Switch units, it is returned to a maximum of 19200 baud), 8 data bits, no other...
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... Handbuch aufgefuehrt sind. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité. VORSICHT: Sicherheitsinformationen. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch entfernen oder dem Switch hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen, die in Anhang A in Appendix A of Each Other ...■ Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric ■ The Power-up the Switch. GBIC Operation WARNING: Safety Information. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à...
... Handbuch aufgefuehrt sind. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité. VORSICHT: Sicherheitsinformationen. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch entfernen oder dem Switch hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen, die in Anhang A in Appendix A of Each Other ...■ Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric ■ The Power-up the Switch. GBIC Operation WARNING: Safety Information. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à...