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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.
Getting Started Guide
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... as a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101(a) and as such is applicable. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are all operations. 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California 95052-8145 Copyright © 2002, 3Com Technologies. This manual is printed on any portion of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for a particular...
... as a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101(a) and as such is applicable. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are all operations. 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California 95052-8145 Copyright © 2002, 3Com Technologies. This manual is printed on any portion of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for a particular...
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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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... in the release notes that are shipped with all Switch 4200 Series models: ■ Switch 4226T (3C17300) - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, 2 10/100/1000BASE-T ports ■ Switch 4250T (3C17302) - 48 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, 2 10/100/1000BASE-T ports ■ Switch 4228G (3C17304) - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports,...apply to all the information you need to install and 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/ Most user guides and release notes are responsible for installing...
... in the release notes that are shipped with all Switch 4200 Series models: ■ Switch 4226T (3C17300) - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, 2 10/100/1000BASE-T ports ■ Switch 4250T (3C17302) - 48 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, 2 10/100/1000BASE-T ports ■ Switch 4228G (3C17304) - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports,...apply to all the information you need to install and 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/ Most user guides and release notes are responsible for installing...
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Syntax The word "syntax" means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). If you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . 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 to : ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at the place where it ...
Syntax The word "syntax" means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). If you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . 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 to : ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at the place where it ...
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...; Documentation accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power system. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. This is supplied in PDF format on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Quick Reference Guide This guide contains: ■ a list of... the web interface and command line interface commands for the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide This guide ...
...; Documentation accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power system. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. This is supplied in PDF format on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Quick Reference Guide This guide contains: ■ a list of... the web interface and command line interface commands for the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide This guide ...
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... stored in the Docs/reference directory on the CD-ROM. Please e-mail comments about this document 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 documentation insert the CD-ROM into your CD...
... stored in the Docs/reference directory on the CD-ROM. Please e-mail comments about this document 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 documentation insert the CD-ROM into your CD...
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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. It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4200 Series ■ Switch 4200 Series - Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings
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. It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4200 Series ■ Switch 4200 Series - Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings
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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 by the Switch 4200 Series. Summary of : ■ 24 or 48 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports ■ 2 10/100/1000BASE-T ports ■ 2 GBIC ports (Switch 4228G only) The Switch...Duplex Modes Half and full duplex on all 10/100 ports. Table 3 Hardware features Feature Switch 4200 Series Addresses ■ Up to 8000 supported ■ Up to any SuperStack® system as your network grows. Traffic Prioritization Supported (IEEE 802.ID): 2 queues per...
...SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES About the Switch 4200 Series The Switch 4200 Series are stackable 10/100/1000 Mbps devices which are supported by the Switch 4200 Series. Summary of : ■ 24 or 48 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports ■ 2 10/100/1000BASE-T ports ■ 2 GBIC ports (Switch 4228G only) The Switch...Duplex Modes Half and full duplex on all 10/100 ports. Table 3 Hardware features Feature Switch 4200 Series Addresses ■ Up to 8000 supported ■ Up to any SuperStack® system as your network grows. Traffic Prioritization Supported (IEEE 802.ID): 2 queues per...
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... Figure 1 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 4250T (3C17302...) - About the Switch 4200 Series 13 Switch 4200 Series -
... Figure 1 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 4250T (3C17302...) - About the Switch 4200 Series 13 Switch 4200 Series -
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...These ports provide 10/100/1000 Mbps full duplex connections to the SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G only. The two GBIC ports support Category 5 twisted pair cable...-T/100BASE-TX ports configured as Auto MDIX (cross-over ). 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. Only connect...telephones to operate in effect, doubles the potential throughput of using GBIC transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. The 10/100/...
...These ports provide 10/100/1000 Mbps full duplex connections to the SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G only. The two GBIC ports support Category 5 twisted pair cable...-T/100BASE-TX ports configured as Auto MDIX (cross-over ). 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. Only connect...telephones to operate in effect, doubles the potential throughput of using GBIC transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. The 10/100/...
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... capabilities for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by the media type, only the flow control is not possible to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on using the LEDs for flow control support, effectively enabling or disabling flow control. Table 4 LED behavior...modes are being transmitted/received on page 54. For information on the CD-ROM that is disabled. It is negotiated with the Switch. Green flashing Packets are negotiated. The default state for these ports is present. alternating Off No link is auto-negotiation enabled...
... capabilities for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by the media type, only the flow control is not possible to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on using the LEDs for flow control support, effectively enabling or disabling flow control. Table 4 LED behavior...modes are being transmitted/received on page 54. For information on the CD-ROM that is disabled. It is negotiated with the Switch. Green flashing Packets are negotiated. The default state for these ports is present. alternating Off No link is auto-negotiation enabled...
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Refer to flash. Alert LED Green flashing The Switch Alert LED has been configured via the CLI or Web Interface to be off (Default state). 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. Green flashing The Switch is either downloading software or is enabled....
Refer to flash. Alert LED Green flashing The Switch Alert LED has been configured via the CLI or Web Interface to be off (Default state). 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. Green flashing The Switch is either downloading software or is enabled....
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... 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. Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you to a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 25...
... 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. Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you to a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 25...
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... 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 GBIC ports only) Enabled Quality of Service (QoS) All ports prioritize NBX VoIP IP. If you initialize a Switch unit ... Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Router All ports set to "best effort" for the Switch 4200 Series: Table 5 Default Settings Feature Switch 4200 Series Automatic IP Configuration Enabled Port Status Enabled Port Speed All ports are auto-negotiated Duplex Mode ...
... 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 GBIC ports only) Enabled Quality of Service (QoS) All ports prioritize NBX VoIP IP. If you initialize a Switch unit ... Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Router All ports set to "best effort" for the Switch 4200 Series: Table 5 Default Settings Feature Switch 4200 Series Automatic IP Configuration Enabled Port Status Enabled Port Speed All ports are auto-negotiated Duplex Mode ...
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...à la sécurité qui se trouvent dans l'Appendice A de ce guide. 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... Other ■ The Power-up the Switch 4200 Series. 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter contains the information you must read the safety information provided in diesem Handbuch aufgefuehrt sind. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes ...
...à la sécurité qui se trouvent dans l'Appendice A de ce guide. 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... Other ■ The Power-up the Switch 4200 Series. 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter contains the information you must read the safety information provided in diesem Handbuch aufgefuehrt sind. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes ...
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... a desktop, either free standing or mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. CAUTION: Ensure that you provide a minimum of the Switch. ■ Air-flow is accessible and cables can be mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room, as radios, transmitters and broadband ...clearance. ■ Air temperature around the Switch does not exceed 40 °C (104 °F). If the Switch is installed in the side of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. 20 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents ■ Switch unit ■ CD-ROM ■ ...
... a desktop, either free standing or mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. CAUTION: Ensure that you provide a minimum of the Switch. ■ Air-flow is accessible and cables can be mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room, as radios, transmitters and broadband ...clearance. ■ Air temperature around the Switch does not exceed 40 °C (104 °F). If the Switch is installed in the side of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. 20 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents ■ Switch unit ■ CD-ROM ■ ...