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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 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.
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...completely chlorine-free. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are commercial in all operations. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT It is any form or by all waste conforms to you in the United States and other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo, and SuperStack are vegetable-based with a low ...heavy-metal content. Ensuring that all operations. End of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for the Software. All rights reserved. If there is...
...completely chlorine-free. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are commercial in all operations. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT It is any form or by all waste conforms to you in the United States and other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo, and SuperStack are vegetable-based with a low ...heavy-metal content. Ensuring that all operations. End of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for the Software. All rights reserved. If there is...
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...mounting 23 Placing Units On Top of Hardware Features 13 Switch - 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-up Sequence 27 Front View Detail 14 100/1000BASE-T and 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports 16 1000BASE-SX...
...mounting 23 Placing Units On Top of Hardware Features 13 Switch - 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-up Sequence 27 Front View Detail 14 100/1000BASE-T and 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports 16 1000BASE-SX...
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...Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ Most user guides and release notes are shipped with all the 4900 Family Switches listed above. consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge ...and example screens show the 4900 model, however, all procedures apply to install and 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 ...
...Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ Most user guides and release notes are shipped with all the 4900 Family Switches listed above. consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge ...and example screens show the 4900 model, however, all procedures apply to install and 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 ...
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... Guide is stored in the Docs/implementation directory of the CD-ROM. 3Com recommends that you . If the online documentation is stored in the Docs/referenceguide on the title page) and Page number (if appropriate). Example: Part Number DUA1770-0AAA0x, SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family Getting Started Guide, Page 21 Documentation Comments Your suggestions are...
... Guide is stored in the Docs/implementation directory of the CD-ROM. 3Com recommends that you . If the online documentation is stored in the Docs/referenceguide on the title page) and Page number (if appropriate). Example: Part Number DUA1770-0AAA0x, SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family Getting Started Guide, Page 21 Documentation Comments Your suggestions are...
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.../1000BASE-T Ports ■ 1000BASE-SX Ports ■ GBIC Ports ■ LEDs ■ Switch - The information for all the Switches in your network. Rear View Detail ■ Unit Information Label ■ Power Socket ■ Redundant Power System Socket ■ Console Port ■ Expansion Module Slot ■ Default Settings 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY This chapter contains...
.../1000BASE-T Ports ■ 1000BASE-SX Ports ■ GBIC Ports ■ LEDs ■ Switch - The information for all the Switches in your network. Rear View Detail ■ Unit Information Label ■ Power Socket ■ Redundant Power System Socket ■ Console Port ■ Expansion Module Slot ■ Default Settings 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY This chapter contains...
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...page 24. For information about using the software features of two Switches from the SuperStack® 4900 Family or 3Com Switch 40x0 Family to create an XRN Distributed Fabric. For more information about 3Com XRN Technology and how to use it in your network, refer...or server connection. 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 connects your existing 1000 Mbps devices and high-...
...page 24. For information about using the software features of two Switches from the SuperStack® 4900 Family or 3Com Switch 40x0 Family to create an XRN Distributed Fabric. For more information about 3Com XRN Technology and how to use it in your network, refer...or server connection. 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 connects your existing 1000 Mbps devices and high-...
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...Layer 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 ...SX and GBIC ports Supported (IEEE Std 802.1D, 1998 Edition) Four traffic queues per port Support for wire-speed IP routing Connects to create a Distributed Fabric. 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting About the Switches 13 Summary of two units to SuperStack...
...Layer 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 ...SX and GBIC ports Supported (IEEE Std 802.1D, 1998 Edition) Four traffic queues per port Support for wire-speed IP routing Connects to create a Distributed Fabric. 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting About the Switches 13 Summary of two units to SuperStack...
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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 - front view Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 4900 -
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... is negotiated with the link partner. Alternatively, auto-negotiation can be disabled and the flow control setting can be manually configured. 1000BASE-SX ports do not support auto-negotiation of speed and only support full duplex mode. The default state for these ports is auto-negotiation ... remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to provide the highest available bandwidth with the link partner. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY 100/1000BASE-T and The 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T and 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T 10/100/1000BASE-T ports have RJ-45 connectors...
... is negotiated with the link partner. Alternatively, auto-negotiation can be disabled and the flow control setting can be manually configured. 1000BASE-SX ports do not support auto-negotiation of speed and only support full duplex mode. The default state for these ports is auto-negotiation ... remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to provide the highest available bandwidth with the link partner. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY 100/1000BASE-T and The 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T and 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T 10/100/1000BASE-T ports have RJ-45 connectors...
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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. rear view Figure 6 Switch 4900 SX - The Switch is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self Test). The Switch software does not support Layer 3. The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. Figure 5 Switch 4900 - rear view The Switch software supports Layer 3.
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. rear view Figure 6 Switch 4900 SX - The Switch is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self Test). The Switch software does not support Layer 3. The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. Figure 5 Switch 4900 - rear view The Switch software supports Layer 3.
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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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...local out-of-band management. 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 these defaults. Expansion Module You can use then the Switch detects this slot to 169.254.254.255. 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...
...local out-of-band management. 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 these defaults. Expansion Module You can use then the Switch detects this slot to 169.254.254.255. 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...
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...marked area at the top. Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family units and 3Com Switch 40x0 units can be interconnected to be positioned at each other, ensuring that ventilation holes are mixing a variety of SuperStack® 3 Switch and Hub units, the smaller units must be interconnected..... If you must use the self-adhesive rubber pads supplied. Damage caused to the underside of each Switch, sticking one on top of each corner. Place the Switch units on top of the other, you are not obstructed. 6 Connect network cabling. 24 CHAPTER 2:...
...marked area at the top. Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family units and 3Com Switch 40x0 units can be interconnected to be positioned at each other, ensuring that ventilation holes are mixing a variety of SuperStack® 3 Switch and Hub units, the smaller units must be interconnected..... If you must use the self-adhesive rubber pads supplied. Damage caused to the underside of each Switch, sticking one on top of each corner. Place the Switch units on top of the other, you are not obstructed. 6 Connect network cabling. 24 CHAPTER 2:...
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... using one of Switch units that can obtain a 5 meter (16.4 feet) Interconnect cable (3C17722). Contact your Switches to the user ...The documentation can interconnect your network supplier for further information. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family GBIC Module (3C17714) operating in this way means you can...Ensure that the Switch is two. ■ Both Switches must have an Fabric Interconnect extended up to connect two Switch units together that...accompanies the Kit or the GBIC Module. Figure 10 Two Switch 4900 units interconnected using either of two XRN Interconnect Modules and...
... using one of Switch units that can obtain a 5 meter (16.4 feet) Interconnect cable (3C17722). Contact your Switches to the user ...The documentation can interconnect your network supplier for further information. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family GBIC Module (3C17714) operating in this way means you can...Ensure that the Switch is two. ■ Both Switches must have an Fabric Interconnect extended up to connect two Switch units together that...accompanies the Kit or the GBIC Module. Figure 10 Two Switch 4900 units interconnected using either of two XRN Interconnect Modules and...
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... XRN Interconnect Modules. ■ It is not possible to interconnect the SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family and 3Com Switch 40x0 units with any other 3Com device. ■ 3Com strongly recommends that you upgrade all Switches to be interconnected to the latest software agent. ■ 3Com recommends that you initialize a Switch unit that accompanies your network before you will need GMS software...
... XRN Interconnect Modules. ■ It is not possible to interconnect the SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family and 3Com Switch 40x0 units with any other 3Com device. ■ 3Com strongly recommends that you upgrade all Switches to be interconnected to the latest software agent. ■ 3Com recommends that you initialize a Switch unit that accompanies your network before you will need GMS software...
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...suggested solutions. Table 6 Power/Self Test LED Colors Color Green Yellow Off State The Switch is not receiving power. Connecting a You can connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System to your Switch powered-up and ready for the LED. Powering-up the Use the following sections ...describe how to get your Switch if a power supply failure occurs. For full redundancy, the unit ...
...suggested solutions. Table 6 Power/Self Test LED Colors Color Green Yellow Off State The Switch is not receiving power. Connecting a You can connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System to your Switch powered-up and ready for the LED. Powering-up the Use the following sections ...describe how to get your Switch if a power supply failure occurs. For full redundancy, the unit ...
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... the power cord. If you want to make a connection to install the Switch using a Category 5E or Category 6 cable, 3Com recommends that is enabled. Many ports on workstations and servers are connecting the Switch to one of the ports with a straight-through Cable ✕ ✕...3Com recommends that you need to operate in the Type 3 Power Module User Guide. If you want to make a connection to an MDI port, you can automatically detect whether to use a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System output. Therefore you need a cross-over cable (MDIX). CAUTION: The Switch...
... the power cord. If you want to make a connection to install the Switch using a Category 5E or Category 6 cable, 3Com recommends that is enabled. Many ports on workstations and servers are connecting the Switch to one of the ports with a straight-through Cable ✕ ✕...3Com recommends that you need to operate in the Type 3 Power Module User Guide. If you want to make a connection to an MDI port, you can automatically detect whether to use a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System output. Therefore you need a cross-over cable (MDIX). CAUTION: The Switch...
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...port without having to insert a GBIC transceiver into a Operation GBIC port on a Switch rack or patch panel. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that do not, the cable's Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) may damage the Switch's port. Cables that accompanies your network supplier for example, SC or ST please ...the CD-ROM that contain alignment pins can cause damage to your Switch has fiber ports you use multimode or single-mode fiber optic cables. If you wish to connect a 1000BASE-SX MT-RJ port to the SuperStack 3 Implementation Guide on fiber cable specifications, refer to a fiber...
...port without having to insert a GBIC transceiver into a Operation GBIC port on a Switch rack or patch panel. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that do not, the cable's Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) may damage the Switch's port. Cables that accompanies your network supplier for example, SC or ST please ...the CD-ROM that contain alignment pins can cause damage to your Switch has fiber ports you use multimode or single-mode fiber optic cables. If you wish to connect a 1000BASE-SX MT-RJ port to the SuperStack 3 Implementation Guide on fiber cable specifications, refer to a fiber...
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... LEDs ■ Solving Hardware Problems ■ Solving Communication Problems ■ Solving Software Upgrade Problems If you may be included in the support section of the Superstack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide on the CD-ROM that is also an explanation of IP addressing. There is not listed here, it may have a high...
... LEDs ■ Solving Hardware Problems ■ Solving Communication Problems ■ Solving Software Upgrade Problems If you may be included in the support section of the Superstack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide on the CD-ROM that is also an explanation of IP addressing. There is not listed here, it may have a high...