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AA Published May 2007 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus User Guide 3CBLSG16 / 3CBLSG24 www.3Com.com Part Number 10016143 Rev.
AA Published May 2007 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus User Guide 3CBLSG16 / 3CBLSG24 www.3Com.com Part Number 10016143 Rev.
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... User Guide provides the following sections: ■ Getting Started - It covers summaries of hardware and software features. ■ Using the 3Com Web Interface - Provides information for configuring both system and network security, including traffic control, ACLs, and device access methods. ■ ...information about the Switch 2916 and 2924 and how they can be used in your switch from a remote web browser. The Web interface web pages are easy-to-use and easy-to-navigate. Provides information for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus.
... User Guide provides the following sections: ■ Getting Started - It covers summaries of hardware and software features. ■ Using the 3Com Web Interface - Provides information for configuring both system and network security, including traffic control, ACLs, and device access methods. ■ ...information about the Switch 2916 and 2924 and how they can be used in your switch from a remote web browser. The Web interface web pages are easy-to-use and easy-to-navigate. Provides information for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus.
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... shipped with IT concepts and terminology. Information that alerts you to potential personal injury. Intended Audience 5 Intended Audience This guide is intended for the 3Com Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus/2924-SFP Plus include the following: ■ Safety and Support Information: Provides installation, set-up, and regulatory compliance information. If release notes are used throughout this...
... shipped with IT concepts and terminology. Information that alerts you to potential personal injury. Intended Audience 5 Intended Audience This guide is intended for the 3Com Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus/2924-SFP Plus include the following: ■ Safety and Support Information: Provides installation, set-up, and regulatory compliance information. If release notes are used throughout this...
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...Conventions 5 Related Documentation 5 1 GETTING STARTED About the Switch 2916 and 2924 12 Front Panel Detail 13 LED Status Indicators 14 System Specifications 15 Installing the Switch 16 Setting Up for Management 17 Methods of Managing a Switch 17 Switch Setup Overview 18 Using the Command Line Interface (CLI 21... Setting Up Web Interface Management 25 Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 26 Default Users and Passwords 27 Upgrading Software using the CLI 27 2 USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Starting the 3Com...
...Conventions 5 Related Documentation 5 1 GETTING STARTED About the Switch 2916 and 2924 12 Front Panel Detail 13 LED Status Indicators 14 System Specifications 15 Installing the Switch 16 Setting Up for Management 17 Methods of Managing a Switch 17 Switch Setup Overview 18 Using the Command Line Interface (CLI 21... Setting Up Web Interface Management 25 Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 26 Default Users and Passwords 27 Upgrading Software using the CLI 27 2 USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Starting the 3Com...
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... 16 VIEWING STATISTICS Viewing Port Statistics 172 17 MANAGING DEVICE DIAGNOSTICS Configuring Port Mirroring 175 Viewing Cable Diagnostics 178 A 3COM NETWORK MANAGEMENT 3Com Network Supervisor 181 3Com Network Director 182 3Com Network Access Manager 182 3Com Enterprise Management Suite 183 Integration Kit with HP OpenView Network Node Manager 183 B DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Related Standards...
... 16 VIEWING STATISTICS Viewing Port Statistics 172 17 MANAGING DEVICE DIAGNOSTICS Configuring Port Mirroring 175 Viewing Cable Diagnostics 178 A 3COM NETWORK MANAGEMENT 3Com Network Supervisor 181 3Com Network Director 182 3Com Network Access Manager 182 3Com Enterprise Management Suite 183 Integration Kit with HP OpenView Network Node Manager 183 B DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Related Standards...
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... and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 2916 and 2924 ■ Front Panel Detail ■ LED Status Indicators ■ System Specifications ■ Installing the Switch ■ Setting Up for Management ■ Methods of Managing a Switch ■ Switch Setup Overview ■ Using the Command Line Interface (CLI... Users and Passwords ■ Upgrading Software using the CLI 1 GETTING STARTED This chapter contains introductory information about the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and the Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus and how they can be used in your network.
... and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 2916 and 2924 ■ Front Panel Detail ■ LED Status Indicators ■ System Specifications ■ Installing the Switch ■ Setting Up for Management ■ Methods of Managing a Switch ■ Switch Setup Overview ■ Using the Command Line Interface (CLI... Users and Passwords ■ Upgrading Software using the CLI 1 GETTING STARTED This chapter contains introductory information about the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and the Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus and how they can be used in your network.
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.../100/1000) and advanced voice-optimized features such as auto-QoS and auto-voice VLAN. The Switch 2916 and 2924 includes the following models: ■ Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port ■ Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port The Switch 2916 and 2924 feature the following advantages: ■ Full Gigabit speed access ports ■ Jumbo frames ■ Port security...
.../100/1000) and advanced voice-optimized features such as auto-QoS and auto-voice VLAN. The Switch 2916 and 2924 includes the following models: ■ Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port ■ Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port The Switch 2916 and 2924 feature the following advantages: ■ Full Gigabit speed access ports ■ Jumbo frames ■ Port security...
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... Figure 1 shows the front panel of the Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port unit. Front Panel Detail 13 Table 1 Hardware Features (continued) Feature Switch 2916 and 2924 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and Gigabit Ethernet Ports SFP Ethernet Ports Supports fiber Gigabit Ethernet long-wave...), and fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX) transceivers in any combination. Figure 2 Switch 2924 SFP Plus 24-Port-front panel 1 45 89 13 16 17 20 12 22 24 24 21 23 Figure 1 Switch 2916 SFP 16-Port-front panel 1 45 8 14 16 9 12 13 16 15 16 Figure...
... Figure 1 shows the front panel of the Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port unit. Front Panel Detail 13 Table 1 Hardware Features (continued) Feature Switch 2916 and 2924 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and Gigabit Ethernet Ports SFP Ethernet Ports Supports fiber Gigabit Ethernet long-wave...), and fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX) transceivers in any combination. Figure 2 Switch 2924 SFP Plus 24-Port-front panel 1 45 89 13 16 17 20 12 22 24 24 21 23 Figure 1 Switch 2916 SFP 16-Port-front panel 1 45 8 14 16 9 12 13 16 15 16 Figure...
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...when the port is performing power-on self test (POST). The SFP module is sending or receiving data. the LED flashes quickly when the port is inserted. Table 2 describes the meanings of the Switch 2916 and 2924 LED Power Label Power 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet port status ...Link/ Activity Duplex mode Duplex 1000Base SFP SFP port status Module Active Status Green Yellow OFF Green Yellow OFF Yellow OFF Green...
...when the port is performing power-on self test (POST). The SFP module is sending or receiving data. the LED flashes quickly when the port is inserted. Table 2 describes the meanings of the Switch 2916 and 2924 LED Power Label Power 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet port status ...Link/ Activity Duplex mode Duplex 1000Base SFP SFP port status Module Active Status Green Yellow OFF Green Yellow OFF Yellow OFF Green...
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...Weight Console port Gigabit Ethernet ports on the front panel AC Input voltage Power consumption (full load) Operating temperature Relative humidity Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port 3CBLSG16 Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port 3CBLSG24 44×440×173 mm (1.73 17.3 6.81 in.) 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) One Console port 16 ×...; 10/100/100 Mbps Ethernet ports 24 × 10/100/100 Mbps Ethernet ports Four Gigabit SFP Combo Four Gigabit SFP Combo ports ports ...
...Weight Console port Gigabit Ethernet ports on the front panel AC Input voltage Power consumption (full load) Operating temperature Relative humidity Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port 3CBLSG16 Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port 3CBLSG24 44×440×173 mm (1.73 17.3 6.81 in.) 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) One Console port 16 ×...; 10/100/100 Mbps Ethernet ports 24 × 10/100/100 Mbps Ethernet ports Four Gigabit SFP Combo Four Gigabit SFP Combo ports ports ...
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...ADVERTENCIA: Informacion de seguridad. Prima di installare o rimuovere qualsiasi componente dal Switch o di eseguire qualsiasi procedura di manutenzione, leggere le informazioni di sicurezza riportate 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. OSTRZEŻENIE: Informacje o zabezpieczeniach. ... w 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. CAUTION: Opening the switch or tampering with the warranty sticker can void your 3Com switch. 16 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Installing the Switch This section contains information that you must read the 3Com Switch Family ...
...ADVERTENCIA: Informacion de seguridad. Prima di installare o rimuovere qualsiasi componente dal Switch o di eseguire qualsiasi procedura di manutenzione, leggere le informazioni di sicurezza riportate 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. OSTRZEŻENIE: Informacje o zabezpieczeniach. ... w 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. CAUTION: Opening the switch or tampering with the warranty sticker can void your 3Com switch. 16 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Installing the Switch This section contains information that you must read the 3Com Switch Family ...
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... and viewing the IP address, configuring user accounts, upgrading switch firmware, and more. This section explains the initial set of your switch, and to change and monitor the way it works, you to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on the switch. Refer to manage Management the switch using the Console Port ■ Setting Up Web Interface...
... and viewing the IP address, configuring user accounts, upgrading switch firmware, and more. This section explains the initial set of your switch, and to change and monitor the way it works, you to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on the switch. Refer to manage Management the switch using the Console Port ■ Setting Up Web Interface...
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... for your chosen method of what you can manage a switch using SNMP Switch Setup Overview Refer to "Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2" on page 25. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Director software, available from the 3Com website. In brief, you need to do to get ...your switch set up and ready for your switch or view the automatically configured IP information ■ Prepare for management when ...
... for your chosen method of what you can manage a switch using SNMP Switch Setup Overview Refer to "Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2" on page 25. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Director software, available from the 3Com website. In brief, you need to do to get ...your switch set up and ready for your switch or view the automatically configured IP information ■ Prepare for management when ...
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... the IP information? For more information on default users and changing default passwords, see "Default Users and Passwords" on the rear of the switch which details the default IP address. See page 21 SNMP See page 26 Web Interface Connect over the network. See page 17 Command Line... Interface (basic setup only) Connect using DHCP See page 20 The switch uses its default IP information See page 20 Initial IP Information Setup Do you want to the Switch? See page 25 Refer to view the automatically configured IP information? Yes No IP Information ...
... the IP information? For more information on default users and changing default passwords, see "Default Users and Passwords" on the rear of the switch which details the default IP address. See page 21 SNMP See page 26 Web Interface Connect over the network. See page 17 Command Line... Interface (basic setup only) Connect using DHCP See page 20 The switch uses its default IP information See page 20 Initial IP Information Setup Do you want to the Switch? See page 25 Refer to view the automatically configured IP information? Yes No IP Information ...
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...no DHCP server is static, otherwise the DHCP server can begin management. Manual IP Configuration When you configure the IP information manually, the switch remembers the information that you enter until you use automatic IP configuration it will be difficult to obtain an IP address from a DHCP...information before you can change it will use the automatic IP configuration method if: ■ your network uses DHCP to manually reconfigure the switch. If you know what IP address will be allocated to the documentation that you use the Manual IP configuration method if: ■ You...
...no DHCP server is static, otherwise the DHCP server can begin management. Manual IP Configuration When you configure the IP information manually, the switch remembers the information that you enter until you use automatic IP configuration it will be difficult to obtain an IP address from a DHCP...information before you can change it will use the automatic IP configuration method if: ■ your network uses DHCP to manually reconfigure the switch. If you know what IP address will be allocated to the documentation that you use the Manual IP configuration method if: ■ You...
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... installed, such as it is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that you configure the switch IP information manually. Connecting to the This section describes how to connect to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 195. Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) 21 ...9632; Your DHCP server does not allow you to allocate static IP addresses. (Static IP addresses are necessary to ensure that the switch is not dependent on a DHCP...
... installed, such as it is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that you configure the switch IP information manually. Connecting to the This section describes how to connect to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 195. Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) 21 ...9632; Your DHCP server does not allow you to allocate static IP addresses. (Static IP addresses are necessary to ensure that the switch is not dependent on a DHCP...
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...Manually set the IP Address using the command line interface. ■ You need to have connected the cable. The Switch 2916 and 2924 takes approximately one minute to the Switch using the console cable as shown in Figure 6. The Power on Self Test (POST) will be set to match... the default settings for more information. 3 Power up the switch with terminal emulation software installed) Switch Console Cable Console Port Connection To...
...Manually set the IP Address using the command line interface. ■ You need to have connected the cable. The Switch 2916 and 2924 takes approximately one minute to the Switch using the console cable as shown in Figure 6. The Power on Self Test (POST) will be set to match... the default settings for more information. 3 Power up the switch with terminal emulation software installed) Switch Console Cable Console Port Connection To...
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... name and press Return. 4 At the password prompt, press Return.If you have logged on correctly, Select menu option# is ready for the switch as follows: ipSetup xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx mmm.mmm.mmm.mmm and then press Enter. (Note: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address... management method. The automatic IP configuration process usually completes within one minute. 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the switch detects a connection to view the automatically allocated IP information using the Console Port This section describes how to its console port. Using the Command...
... name and press Return. 4 At the password prompt, press Return.If you have logged on correctly, Select menu option# is ready for the switch as follows: ipSetup xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx mmm.mmm.mmm.mmm and then press Enter. (Note: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address... management method. The automatic IP configuration process usually completes within one minute. 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the switch detects a connection to view the automatically allocated IP information using the Console Port This section describes how to its console port. Using the Command...
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...your chosen management method. For more information about the CLI, refer to set up your switch is now complete and the switch is an example of allocated IP addresses. The following is ready for you to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 17. If you do not intend to use the command... line interface using the console port to view a summary of the display from the Summary command. 24 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 5 Enter Summary to manage the switch, you can logout, disconnect...
...your chosen management method. For more information about the CLI, refer to set up your switch is now complete and the switch is an example of allocated IP addresses. The following is ready for you to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 17. If you do not intend to use the command... line interface using the console port to view a summary of the display from the Summary command. 24 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 5 Enter Summary to manage the switch, you can logout, disconnect...
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...For the browser to operate the web interface correctly, JavaScript and Cascading Style Sheets must be enabled on a browser by default. The switch's Web interface supports both secure (HTTPS) and non-secure (HTTP) connections. These features are enabled on your browser settings. Setting ...9632; Ensure you have changed your browser. Choosing a Browser To display the web interface correctly, use one of Managing a Switch" on page 17. ■ Ensure that the switch is connected to the network using a Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors. ■ A suitable Web...
...For the browser to operate the web interface correctly, JavaScript and Cascading Style Sheets must be enabled on a browser by default. The switch's Web interface supports both secure (HTTPS) and non-secure (HTTP) connections. These features are enabled on your browser settings. Setting ...9632; Ensure you have changed your browser. Choosing a Browser To display the web interface correctly, use one of Managing a Switch" on page 17. ■ Ensure that the switch is connected to the network using a Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors. ■ A suitable Web...