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DUA1730-0AAA02 Published October 2002 SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 Series Getting Started Guide 3C17300 3C17302 3C17304 http://www.3com.com/ Part No.
DUA1730-0AAA02 Published October 2002 SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 Series Getting Started Guide 3C17300 3C17302 3C17304 http://www.3com.com/ Part No.
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...June 1995) or as a "commercial item" as defined in all registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are provided in elemental chlorine-free paper. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you . Software is any derivative work (such as... provided in this User Guide. Environmental Statement It is a 3Com policy to be registered in other company and product names may...
...June 1995) or as a "commercial item" as defined in all registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are provided in elemental chlorine-free paper. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you . Software is any derivative work (such as... provided in this User Guide. Environmental Statement It is a 3Com policy to be registered in other company and product names may...
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...Online Documentation 10 Product Registration 10 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES About the Switch 4200 Series 12 Summary of Each Other 23 Stacking Units 23 The Power-up Sequence 24 Powering-up the Switch 4200 Series 24 Rear View Detail 17 Power Socket 17 Redundant ...Power System Socket 17 Console Port 17 Default Settings 18 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents 20 Choosing a Suitable Site 20 Rack-mounting 21 Placing Units On Top of Hardware Features 12 Switch 4200 Series - Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 14 10/100...
...Online Documentation 10 Product Registration 10 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES About the Switch 4200 Series 12 Summary of Each Other 23 Stacking Units 23 The Power-up Sequence 24 Powering-up the Switch 4200 Series 24 Rear View Detail 17 Power Socket 17 Redundant ...Power System Socket 17 Console Port 17 Default Settings 18 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents 20 Choosing a Suitable Site 20 Rack-mounting 21 Placing Units On Top of Hardware Features 12 Switch 4200 Series - Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 14 10/100...
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... Connecting to a Front Panel Port 35 Connecting to the Console Port 38 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 42 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 42 Connecting to the Console Port 42 Methods of Managing a Switch 45 Command Line Interface Management 45 Web Interface Management 46 SNMP Management 46 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management...
... Connecting to a Front Panel Port 35 Connecting to the Console Port 38 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 42 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 42 Connecting to the Console Port 42 Methods of Managing a Switch 45 Command Line Interface Management 45 Web Interface Management 46 SNMP Management 46 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management...
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... Modem Cable 68 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 68 1000BASE-T RJ-45 Pin Assignments 69 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4226T (3C17300) 71 Switch 4250T (3C17302) 73 Switch 4228G (3C17304) 74 D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 75 World Wide Web Site 75 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com FTP Site 76 Support from Your Network Supplier 76 Support from...
... Modem Cable 68 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 68 1000BASE-T RJ-45 Pin Assignments 69 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4226T (3C17300) 71 Switch 4250T (3C17302) 73 Switch 4228G (3C17304) 74 D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 75 World Wide Web Site 75 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com FTP Site 76 Support from Your Network Supplier 76 Support from...
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.... The guide is intended for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides all the information you need to all Switch 4200 Series models: ■ Switch 4226T (3C17300) - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports...
.... The guide is intended for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides all the information you need to all Switch 4200 Series models: ■ Switch 4226T (3C17300) - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports...
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Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that describes important features or instructions Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device Warning Information that alerts you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in angle brackets. Syntax The word "syntax" means that you must supply a password for the placeholders that appear in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. 8 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Table 1 and ...
Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that describes important features or instructions Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device Warning Information that alerts you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in angle brackets. Syntax The word "syntax" means that you must supply a password for the placeholders that appear in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. 8 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Table 1 and ...
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...-ROM that enable you may find useful, such as: ■ Documentation accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power system. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. It is supplied on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Quick Reference Guide This guide contains: ■ a list of the software features supported by your network.
...-ROM that enable you may find useful, such as: ■ Documentation accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power system. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. It is supplied on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Quick Reference Guide This guide contains: ■ a list of the software features supported by your network.
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... Docs/reference directory on the CD-ROM. If your SuperStack 3 Switch 4200 on the 3Com Web site: http://3com.com/register Documentation Comments Your suggestions are very important to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following online Documentation documentation: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide (PDF format) ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide (HTML format) 1 To access the...
... Docs/reference directory on the CD-ROM. If your SuperStack 3 Switch 4200 on the 3Com Web site: http://3com.com/register Documentation Comments Your suggestions are very important to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following online Documentation documentation: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide (PDF format) ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide (HTML format) 1 To access the...
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Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4200 Series ■ Switch 4200 Series - Front View Detail ■ Switch 4200 Series - 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 4200 Series and how it can be used in your network.
Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4200 Series ■ Switch 4200 Series - Front View Detail ■ Switch 4200 Series - 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 4200 Series and how it can be used in your network.
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...SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES About the Switch 4200 Series The Switch 4200 Series are stackable 10/100/1000 Mbps devices which are supported Smart Auto-sensing Supported on a link, or a problem in the "physical" interconnection to another port and react accordingly. Table 3 Hardware features Feature Switch... ports Ports Gigabit Ethernet Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T ports GBIC Auto-negotiating GBIC ports (Switch 4228G only) RPS Support Connects to any SuperStack® system as your network grows. Smart auto-sensing allows auto-negotiating ports to server ...
...SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES About the Switch 4200 Series The Switch 4200 Series are stackable 10/100/1000 Mbps devices which are supported Smart Auto-sensing Supported on a link, or a problem in the "physical" interconnection to another port and react accordingly. Table 3 Hardware features Feature Switch... ports Ports Gigabit Ethernet Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T ports GBIC Auto-negotiating GBIC ports (Switch 4228G only) RPS Support Connects to any SuperStack® system as your network grows. Smart auto-sensing allows auto-negotiating ports to server ...
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... 6 18 7 19 8 20 9 21 10 22 11 23 12 24 Power/ Self Test 1 25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit 27 27 28 3C17304 Superstack 3 Switch 4228G 28 Alert LED 10/100/1000BASE-T ports GBIC ports front view 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX RJ-45 Ports Unit LEDs Power / Self Test LED 1 25... Switch 4226T (3C17300) - front view 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX RJ-45 Ports Unit LEDs Power / Self Test LED 1 13 2 14 3 15 4 16 5 17 6 18 7 19 8 20 9 21 10 22 11 23 12 24 Power/ Self Test 1 25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit Alert LED 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 3C17300 Superstack 3 Switch 4226T Figure 2 Switch ...
... 6 18 7 19 8 20 9 21 10 22 11 23 12 24 Power/ Self Test 1 25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit 27 27 28 3C17304 Superstack 3 Switch 4228G 28 Alert LED 10/100/1000BASE-T ports GBIC ports front view 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX RJ-45 Ports Unit LEDs Power / Self Test LED 1 25... Switch 4226T (3C17300) - front view 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX RJ-45 Ports Unit LEDs Power / Self Test LED 1 13 2 14 3 15 4 16 5 17 6 18 7 19 8 20 9 21 10 22 11 23 12 24 Power/ Self Test 1 25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit Alert LED 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 3C17300 Superstack 3 Switch 4226T Figure 2 Switch ...
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14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. Only connect RJ...negotiation is enabled, these ports can manually set these data sockets. 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch has 24 or 48 auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports configured as standard traditional telephone sockets, or .... 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports The Switch has two auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T ports configured as Auto MDIX (cross-over Category 5 cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can automatically detect whether they need to the SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G only.
14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. Only connect RJ...negotiation is enabled, these ports can manually set these data sockets. 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch has 24 or 48 auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports configured as standard traditional telephone sockets, or .... 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports The Switch has two auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T ports configured as Auto MDIX (cross-over Category 5 cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can automatically detect whether they need to the SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G only.
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... the duplex mode from the LEDs. Because the speed and duplex modes are being transmitted/received on the front of the Switch, and how to read their status according to change the advertised capabilities for these ports is negotiated with the...Alternatively, auto-negotiation can be disabled and the flow control setting can be manually configured. 1000BaseT GBIC's These ports will auto-negotiate to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the port. Table 4 LED behavior LED Color Indicates Port Status LEDs 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports Green A 100 Mbps ...
... the duplex mode from the LEDs. Because the speed and duplex modes are being transmitted/received on the front of the Switch, and how to read their status according to change the advertised capabilities for these ports is negotiated with the...Alternatively, auto-negotiation can be disabled and the flow control setting can be manually configured. 1000BaseT GBIC's These ports will auto-negotiate to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the port. Table 4 LED behavior LED Color Indicates Port Status LEDs 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports Green A 100 Mbps ...
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16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES LED Color Indicates Green flashing Packets are being transmitted/received on the port. Unit LED number 1 can also indicate a stand-alone Switch. Off The Switch Alert LED has been configured via the CLI or Web Interface to flash. Yellow flashing Packets ... the LED indicates the position of the unit in the stack and that a link is not complete. Alert LED Green flashing The Switch Alert LED has been configured via the CLI or Web Interface to Chapter 4 Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs. Yellow A 10 or 100...
16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES LED Color Indicates Green flashing Packets are being transmitted/received on the port. Unit LED number 1 can also indicate a stand-alone Switch. Off The Switch Alert LED has been configured via the CLI or Web Interface to flash. Yellow flashing Packets ... the LED indicates the position of the unit in the stack and that a link is not complete. Alert LED Green flashing The Switch Alert LED has been configured via the CLI or Web Interface to Chapter 4 Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs. Yellow A 10 or 100...
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Console Port The console port allows you can use this socket System Socket to connect a Switch 4200 to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of-band management. See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 25. The console...range 90-240 VAC. rear view - Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you to a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). About the Switch 4200 Series 17 Switch 4200 Series Figure 4 Switch 4200 Series - Rear View Detail Supply Data Warning Label Console (max) 19200,8,1,N Power Socket Redundant Power System...
Console Port The console port allows you can use this socket System Socket to connect a Switch 4200 to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of-band management. See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 25. The console...range 90-240 VAC. rear view - Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you to a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). About the Switch 4200 Series 17 Switch 4200 Series Figure 4 Switch 4200 Series - Rear View Detail Supply Data Warning Label Console (max) 19200,8,1,N Power Socket Redundant Power System...
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18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES Default Settings Table 5 shows the default settings for all ports RMON Alarm Enabled Smart Auto-Sensing Enabled LACP (10/100/1000BASE-T ports and ...-negotiated Flow Control ■ Enabled in half duplex ■ Auto-negotiated in the Command Line Interface, the following settings are retained to allow you initialize a Switch unit by selecting System > Control > Initialize in the Web interface or by entering system control initialize in full duplex Broadcast Storm Control Enabled Virtual LANs...
18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES Default Settings Table 5 shows the default settings for all ports RMON Alarm Enabled Smart Auto-Sensing Enabled LACP (10/100/1000BASE-T ports and ...-negotiated Flow Control ■ Enabled in half duplex ■ Auto-negotiated in the Command Line Interface, the following settings are retained to allow you initialize a Switch unit by selecting System > Control > Initialize in the Web interface or by entering system control initialize in full duplex Broadcast Storm Control Enabled Virtual LANs...
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... la sécurité qui se trouvent dans l'Appendice A de ce guide. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 4200 Series or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you need to install and set up Sequence ■ GBIC Operation WARNING: Safety ...Information. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch 4200 entfernen oder dem Switch 4200 hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen, die in Appendix A (Anhang A) in Appendix A of Each ...
... la sécurité qui se trouvent dans l'Appendice A de ce guide. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 4200 Series or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you need to install and set up Sequence ■ GBIC Operation WARNING: Safety ...Information. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch 4200 entfernen oder dem Switch 4200 hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen, die in Appendix A (Anhang A) in Appendix A of Each ...
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... a 19-inch rack or closed assembly its local air temperature may be greater than room ambient temperature. When deciding where to position the Switch, ensure that: ■ Cabling is located away from: ■ sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers....lighting fixtures ■ The Switch is accessible and cables can be connected easily. ■ Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. Alternatively, the Switch can be mounted in the side of the Switch. ■ Air-flow...
... a 19-inch rack or closed assembly its local air temperature may be greater than room ambient temperature. When deciding where to position the Switch, ensure that: ■ Cabling is located away from: ■ sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers....lighting fixtures ■ The Switch is accessible and cables can be connected easily. ■ Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. Alternatively, the Switch can be mounted in the side of the Switch. ■ Air-flow...