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... 30 Packet LED Activity 30 Status LED Activity 30 System Checks 31 Next Step: Software Configuration 31 Back Panel 14 System Overview - Sample Application 15 2 INSTALLING THE SYSTEM Before You Begin 17 Installing the System on CD-ROM 10 Documentation Comments 10 Year 2000 Compliance 10 1 SYSTEM AND SETUP OVERVIEW CoreBuilder 9400 Intelligent Switch 11 System Features and Benefits 11 System Management 12 Network Configuration Example 12 Speeding Up Server Access...
... 30 Packet LED Activity 30 Status LED Activity 30 System Checks 31 Next Step: Software Configuration 31 Back Panel 14 System Overview - Sample Application 15 2 INSTALLING THE SYSTEM Before You Begin 17 Installing the System on CD-ROM 10 Documentation Comments 10 Year 2000 Compliance 10 1 SYSTEM AND SETUP OVERVIEW CoreBuilder 9400 Intelligent Switch 11 System Features and Benefits 11 System Management 12 Network Configuration Example 12 Speeding Up Server Access...
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... 53 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 53 3Com FTP Site 54 3Com Bulletin Board Service 54 Access by Analog Modem 54 Access by Digital Modem 54 3Com Facts Automated Fax Service 54 Support from Your Network Supplier 55 Support from 3Com 55 Returning Products for the Rack 49 Building and Electrical Codes 50 U.S. 5 QUICK SETUP FOR MANAGEMENT ACCESS About CoreBuilder 9400 System Management 33 Terminal Connection 34 Modem Connection 34 IP Management Interface 34 Initial Management Access 35 Changing the Console Port Baud Setting 35 Configuring...
... 53 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 53 3Com FTP Site 54 3Com Bulletin Board Service 54 Access by Analog Modem 54 Access by Digital Modem 54 3Com Facts Automated Fax Service 54 Support from Your Network Supplier 55 Support from 3Com 55 Returning Products for the Rack 49 Building and Electrical Codes 50 U.S. 5 QUICK SETUP FOR MANAGEMENT ACCESS About CoreBuilder 9400 System Management 33 Terminal Connection 34 Modem Connection 34 IP Management Interface 34 Initial Management Access 35 Changing the Console Port Baud Setting 35 Configuring...
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... Setting the Console port baud "Changing the Console Port Baud Setting" on page 35 Configuring the IP management "IP Management Interface" on interface page 34 Troubleshooting hardware and software problems "Diagnosing Problems" on page 37 Removing and replacing the power supply "Removing and Replacing the Power Supply" on page 11 The front and back panels "System Overview - If the information in your system, cabling, powering up, configuring, and troubleshooting. It assumes that are ready to configure your CoreBuilder 9400 system, see the Command Reference Guide...
... Setting the Console port baud "Changing the Console Port Baud Setting" on page 35 Configuring the IP management "IP Management Interface" on interface page 34 Troubleshooting hardware and software problems "Diagnosing Problems" on page 37 Removing and replacing the power supply "Removing and Replacing the Power Supply" on page 11 The front and back panels "System Overview - If the information in your system, cabling, powering up, configuring, and troubleshooting. It assumes that are ready to configure your CoreBuilder 9400 system, see the Command Reference Guide...
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..., system issues, and known problems for how to unpack your system. CoreBuilder 9400 Documentation 9 CoreBuilder 9400 Documentation The following documents comprise the CoreBuilder 9400 documentation set. s CoreBuilder 9400 Software Installation and Release Notes All of commands, see on installing, cabling, powering up, configuring, and troubleshooting the system. s CoreBuilder 9400 Web Management User Guide How to use the Web Management suite of a document that are shipped with your system: s CoreBuilder 9400 Unpacking Instructions How to install your CoreBuilder 9400 system.
..., system issues, and known problems for how to unpack your system. CoreBuilder 9400 Documentation 9 CoreBuilder 9400 Documentation The following documents comprise the CoreBuilder 9400 documentation set. s CoreBuilder 9400 Software Installation and Release Notes All of commands, see on installing, cabling, powering up, configuring, and troubleshooting the system. s CoreBuilder 9400 Web Management User Guide How to use the Web Management suite of a document that are shipped with your system: s CoreBuilder 9400 Unpacking Instructions How to install your CoreBuilder 9400 system.
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... 32,000 MAC addresses. 1 SYSTEM AND SETUP OVERVIEW This chapter contains: s An overview of the CoreBuilder® 9400 system and how it provides solutions for your network s A description of the major features and components of the system s A network configuration example CoreBuilder 9400 Intelligent Switch The CoreBuilder 9400 system delivers full line rate switching among switches, the system supports trunking, which allows you to configure up to six Gigabit Ethernet ports into a single multigigabit connection for...
... 32,000 MAC addresses. 1 SYSTEM AND SETUP OVERVIEW This chapter contains: s An overview of the CoreBuilder® 9400 system and how it provides solutions for your network s A description of the major features and components of the system s A network configuration example CoreBuilder 9400 Intelligent Switch The CoreBuilder 9400 system delivers full line rate switching among switches, the system supports trunking, which allows you to configure up to six Gigabit Ethernet ports into a single multigigabit connection for...
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... links technology protects your network against an individual link or device failure by each group of desktop clients into Gigabit Ethernet streams for the servers. Speeding Up Server Access To centralize your servers for easier service and support, use the CoreBuilder 9400 for many management tasks, charts and wizards to help you configure and monitor your system, and online Help (separately installed) give you can multiplex the traffic from each Fast Ethernet...
... links technology protects your network against an individual link or device failure by each group of desktop clients into Gigabit Ethernet streams for the servers. Speeding Up Server Access To centralize your servers for easier service and support, use the CoreBuilder 9400 for many management tasks, charts and wizards to help you configure and monitor your system, and online Help (separately installed) give you can multiplex the traffic from each Fast Ethernet...
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.... MMF and SMF fiber optic interfaces use lasers. To ensure your safety, comply with this fixed configuration: s Twelve 1000BASE-SX ports s Twelve 1000BASE GBIC ports (LX or SX transceivers) Fiber Safety Precautions The CoreBuilder 9400 system uses lasers in this system meet the regulatory requirements for connection only to the network at this point. Overview of bright light, however, 3Com recommends that you do...
.... MMF and SMF fiber optic interfaces use lasers. To ensure your safety, comply with this fixed configuration: s Twelve 1000BASE-SX ports s Twelve 1000BASE GBIC ports (LX or SX transceivers) Fiber Safety Precautions The CoreBuilder 9400 system uses lasers in this system meet the regulatory requirements for connection only to the network at this point. Overview of bright light, however, 3Com recommends that you do...
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...-mode fiber with an LX transceiver, or to connect a GBIC port directly to multimode fiber-optic cable. 22 CHAPTER 3: CABLING COREBUILDER 9400 PORTS Cabling 1000BASE GBIC Ports Each 1000BASE GBIC (Gigabit Interface Converter) port accepts one of currently supported GBICs and launch cables, visit this 3Com Web site: http://www.3Com.com/gigabit_ethernet/gbics You can insert and remove the GBIC transceiver while the system is toward you, as shown in Figure 6. Use...
...-mode fiber with an LX transceiver, or to connect a GBIC port directly to multimode fiber-optic cable. 22 CHAPTER 3: CABLING COREBUILDER 9400 PORTS Cabling 1000BASE GBIC Ports Each 1000BASE GBIC (Gigabit Interface Converter) port accepts one of currently supported GBICs and launch cables, visit this 3Com Web site: http://www.3Com.com/gigabit_ethernet/gbics You can insert and remove the GBIC transceiver while the system is toward you, as shown in Figure 6. Use...
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... Precautions" on the transmit side of the cable that 3Com supports. 24 CHAPTER 3: CABLING COREBUILDER 9400 PORTS Figure 8 Cabling the GBIC Transceiver 0BASE TX TUS PACKET CONSOLE FAULT POWER 1000BASE (GBIC) 14 15 16 1000BASE (GBIC) 20 21 22 STATUS green = enabled, link OK flashing green = disabled, link OK off = link fail PCKT STAT 17 18 PCKT STAT 23 24 GBIC transceiver Fiber optic network cable Duplex SC connector 6 Attach the other end of LX...
... Precautions" on the transmit side of the cable that 3Com supports. 24 CHAPTER 3: CABLING COREBUILDER 9400 PORTS Figure 8 Cabling the GBIC Transceiver 0BASE TX TUS PACKET CONSOLE FAULT POWER 1000BASE (GBIC) 14 15 16 1000BASE (GBIC) 20 21 22 STATUS green = enabled, link OK flashing green = disabled, link OK off = link fail PCKT STAT 17 18 PCKT STAT 23 24 GBIC transceiver Fiber optic network cable Duplex SC connector 6 Attach the other end of LX...
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... the console. The Console port has a male 9-pin, D-type connector. See Figure 10. 2 Attach the other end of the CoreBuilder 9400, the Console port provides an RS-232 connection to connect an external modem, which you can also remotely access the system through the Console port, see Chapter 5. Figure 10 Cabling the Console Port CONSOLE FAULT POWER 1000BASE (GBIC) 15 16 1000BASE (GBIC) 21 22 STATUS green = enabled, link OK flashing green = disabled, link OK off = link fail PCKT...
... the console. The Console port has a male 9-pin, D-type connector. See Figure 10. 2 Attach the other end of the CoreBuilder 9400, the Console port provides an RS-232 connection to connect an external modem, which you can also remotely access the system through the Console port, see Chapter 5. Figure 10 Cabling the Console Port CONSOLE FAULT POWER 1000BASE (GBIC) 15 16 1000BASE (GBIC) 21 22 STATUS green = enabled, link OK flashing green = disabled, link OK off = link fail PCKT...
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... network traffic. Not used Cabling the Out-of-Band Management Port 27 Cabling the Out-of-Band Management Port You can use out-of -band. To configure your CoreBuilder 9400 to use the 10BASE-TX port on a different network. Console Port Pin Assignments Table 4 shows the Console port pin assignments. Out-of-band management lets you diagnose network problems easily because you manage your network out-of -band network management, see the Command Reference Guide. This port is not a switch port, that is a port for management...
... network traffic. Not used Cabling the Out-of-Band Management Port 27 Cabling the Out-of-Band Management Port You can use out-of -band. To configure your CoreBuilder 9400 to use the 10BASE-TX port on a different network. Console Port Pin Assignments Table 4 shows the Console port pin assignments. Out-of-band management lets you diagnose network problems easily because you manage your network out-of -band network management, see the Command Reference Guide. This port is not a switch port, that is a port for management...
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... in the "Power-up Diagnostics" section. Next Step: Software Configuration Your CoreBuilder 9400 system is operating correctly. To configure your system for the following normal LED activity: System: Power LED = Green Fault LED = Not lit Each port: Pckt status LED = Yellow Stat status LED = Green If an LED does not light or shows a color different from the factory with the software installed and IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol disabled. After you must first establish management access.
... in the "Power-up Diagnostics" section. Next Step: Software Configuration Your CoreBuilder 9400 system is operating correctly. To configure your system for the following normal LED activity: System: Power LED = Green Fault LED = Not lit Each port: Pckt status LED = Yellow Stat status LED = Green If an LED does not light or shows a color different from the factory with the software installed and IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol disabled. After you must first establish management access.
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... reboots Connect remotely to Manage the System? For more complete network management, use one of several applications after you want to manage your system locally through a terminal connection or through the IP network protocol. The Web Management suite of management access. It consists of applications The Administration Console is a character-oriented, menu-driven user interface for management access. About CoreBuilder 9400 System Management To configure and manage your CoreBuilder 9400 system, you can manage your system, follow the configuration instructions...
... reboots Connect remotely to Manage the System? For more complete network management, use one of several applications after you want to manage your system locally through a terminal connection or through the IP network protocol. The Web Management suite of management access. It consists of applications The Administration Console is a character-oriented, menu-driven user interface for management access. About CoreBuilder 9400 System Management To configure and manage your CoreBuilder 9400 system, you can manage your system, follow the configuration instructions...
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... the port for switching network traffic. One of -band port s Access the Administration Console in -band and out-of -band - Terminal Connection Direct access through a modem, establish a connection between the CoreBuilder 9400 system and a subnetwork. Use the Console port for more fully in two ways: s In-band - Use the IP interface to manage the system in the next sections. Also, if network problems exist, you can use this port for the Gigabit Ethernet ports. When you configure...
... the port for switching network traffic. One of -band port s Access the Administration Console in -band and out-of -band - Terminal Connection Direct access through a modem, establish a connection between the CoreBuilder 9400 system and a subnetwork. Use the Console port for more fully in two ways: s In-band - Use the IP interface to manage the system in the next sections. Also, if network problems exist, you can use this port for the Gigabit Ethernet ports. When you configure...
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... host number. An IP interface contains the following parameters: s IP address - s Subnet mask - This address, which you can manage your network, is to be connected. 4 Enter the interface type: vlan 5 Enter the VLAN interface index For more detailed instructions on assigning interface parameters, see the Command Reference Guide. 36 CHAPTER 5: QUICK SETUP FOR MANAGEMENT ACCESS Configuring the IP Interface These instructions include information on how to define an IP interface through which is specific to your CoreBuilder 9400...
... host number. An IP interface contains the following parameters: s IP address - s Subnet mask - This address, which you can manage your network, is to be connected. 4 Enter the interface type: vlan 5 Enter the VLAN interface index For more detailed instructions on assigning interface parameters, see the Command Reference Guide. 36 CHAPTER 5: QUICK SETUP FOR MANAGEMENT ACCESS Configuring the IP Interface These instructions include information on how to define an IP interface through which is specific to your CoreBuilder 9400...
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... in to the 3Com BBS using a digital modem for 3Com products. Call 3Com Facts using ISDN, call the following information into your FTP client: s Hostname: ftp.3com.com s Username: anonymous s Password: You do not need a user name and password with Web browser software such as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer. 3Com Bulletin Board Service The 3Com BBS contains patches, software, and drivers for fast access up to 8 data bits, no parity...
... in to the 3Com BBS using a digital modem for 3Com products. Call 3Com Facts using ISDN, call the following information into your FTP client: s Hostname: ftp.3com.com s Username: anonymous s Password: You do not need a user name and password with Web browser software such as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer. 3Com Bulletin Board Service The 3Com BBS contains patches, software, and drivers for fast access up to 8 data bits, no parity...
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... management port 27 serial port 26 cabling system plans 49 cautions in text defined 8 CD-ROM documentation 10 Console port baud setting 35 cabling 26 default settings 35 IP network 33 modem 33 pin assignments 27 terminal 33 conventions in text 8 cooling the system 48 D DB-9 connector pin assignments 26 diagnostic signs 37 distribution rack preparing for system installation 18 requirements 48 documentation comments 10 for the CoreBuilder 9400...
... management port 27 serial port 26 cabling system plans 49 cautions in text defined 8 CD-ROM documentation 10 Console port baud setting 35 cabling 26 default settings 35 IP network 33 modem 33 pin assignments 27 terminal 33 conventions in text 8 cooling the system 48 D DB-9 connector pin assignments 26 diagnostic signs 37 distribution rack preparing for system installation 18 requirements 48 documentation comments 10 for the CoreBuilder 9400...
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... installation distribution rack 17 table-top 17 integrated management 12 interface parameters (IP) 36 IP address 36 and CoreBuilder 9400 management 34 quick configuration 36 IP interface 36 L LEDs abnormal activity 37 port status 30 system fault 30 system power 30 system status 30 local management 33 M management IP 33 modem 33 terminal 33 management access 12, 35 modem 26 and CoreBuilder 9400 management 33 mounting brackets 18 mounting rails 49 N NEC (electrical code) 51 NEMA (electrical code) 51 network...
... installation distribution rack 17 table-top 17 integrated management 12 interface parameters (IP) 36 IP address 36 and CoreBuilder 9400 management 34 quick configuration 36 IP interface 36 L LEDs abnormal activity 37 port status 30 system fault 30 system power 30 system status 30 local management 33 M management IP 33 modem 33 terminal 33 management access 12, 35 modem 26 and CoreBuilder 9400 management 33 mounting brackets 18 mounting rails 49 N NEC (electrical code) 51 NEMA (electrical code) 51 network...
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... period. FOR THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT GOVERNING THE USE OF SUCH SOFTWARE. If it will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifications, for such product. 3Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY CoreBuilder® 9400 High-Availability Switch HARDWARE 3Com warrants to the end user ("Customer") that all defects in the software products will be corrected. YEAR 2000...
... period. FOR THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT GOVERNING THE USE OF SUCH SOFTWARE. If it will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifications, for such product. 3Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY CoreBuilder® 9400 High-Availability Switch HARDWARE 3Com warrants to the end user ("Customer") that all defects in the software products will be corrected. YEAR 2000...
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...INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO OPEN, REPAIR, OR MODIFY THE PRODUCT, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, POWER CUTS OR OUTAGES, OTHER HAZARDS, OR ACTS OF GOD. When the implied warranties are not allowed to be excluded in their application to you specific...Started Guide for telephone numbers. 3Com's Web and Bulletin Board Services provide 3Knowledgebase, bug tracking, documentation, release notes, and some software maintenance releases at list price. In the event a product completely fails to ship the replacement ...
...INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO OPEN, REPAIR, OR MODIFY THE PRODUCT, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, POWER CUTS OR OUTAGES, OTHER HAZARDS, OR ACTS OF GOD. When the implied warranties are not allowed to be excluded in their application to you specific...Started Guide for telephone numbers. 3Com's Web and Bulletin Board Services provide 3Knowledgebase, bug tracking, documentation, release notes, and some software maintenance releases at list price. In the event a product completely fails to ship the replacement ...