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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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...make changes in , or delivered to you . Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are commercial in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are a United States government agency, then this User Guide. If there... is a 3Com policy to , the implied warranties, terms or conditions of 3Com Corporation. Environmental Statement It is any software on any...
...make changes in , or delivered to you . Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are commercial in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are a United States government agency, then this User Guide. If there... is a 3Com policy to , the implied warranties, terms or conditions of 3Com Corporation. Environmental Statement It is any software on any...
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...14 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports 14 GBIC Ports 14 LEDs 15 Switch 4200 Series - 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 - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing 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...
...14 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports 14 GBIC Ports 14 LEDs 15 Switch 4200 Series - 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 - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing 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...
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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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... 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/ consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). If the information in the release notes that are shipped with all Switch 4200 Series models: ■ Switch 4226T (3C17300...
... 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/ consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). If the information in the release notes that are shipped with all Switch 4200 Series models: ■ Switch 4226T (3C17300...
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The word "command" means that you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says "type." Example: Words in this example, you must supply a password for the placeholders that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to potential personal injury Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Description Screen displays This typeface represents information as shown and then press Return or Enter. 8 ABOUT THIS GUIDE ...
The word "command" means that you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says "type." Example: Words in this example, you must supply a password for the placeholders that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to potential personal injury Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Description Screen displays This typeface represents information as shown and then press Return or Enter. 8 ABOUT THIS GUIDE ...
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... accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. This is supplied in HTML format on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. ■ Release Notes These notes provide information about the web interface and command line interface that accompanies the Switch. Related Documentation 9 Related Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch...
... accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. This is supplied in HTML format on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. ■ Release Notes These notes provide information about the web interface and command line interface that accompanies the Switch. Related Documentation 9 Related Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch...
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... the contents page. Product Registration You can register 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...
... the contents page. Product Registration You can register 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 Front View Detail ■ Switch 4200 Series - It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4200 Series ■ 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 Front View Detail ■ Switch 4200 Series - It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4200 Series ■ 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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... link, or a problem in the "physical" interconnection to SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071, 3C16071A or 3C16071B) Mounting 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting Table 3 Hardware features Feature Switch 4200 Series Addresses ■ Up to 8000 supported ■... ports ■ 2 GBIC ports (Switch 4228G only) The Switch provides high-performance workgroups with a backbone to any SuperStack® system as your network grows. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES About the Switch 4200 Series The Switch 4200 Series are stackable 10/100/1000...
... link, or a problem in the "physical" interconnection to SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071, 3C16071A or 3C16071B) Mounting 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting Table 3 Hardware features Feature Switch 4200 Series Addresses ■ Up to 8000 supported ■... ports ■ 2 GBIC ports (Switch 4228G only) The Switch provides high-performance workgroups with a backbone to any SuperStack® system as your network grows. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES About the Switch 4200 Series The Switch 4200 Series are stackable 10/100/1000...
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... 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 Detail Figure 1 Switch 4226T (3C17300) - front view 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX RJ-45 Ports Unit LEDs Power / Self Test LED 1 25 2 26 3 27... 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 -
... 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 Detail Figure 1 Switch 4226T (3C17300) - front view 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX RJ-45 Ports Unit LEDs Power / Self Test LED 1 25 2 26 3 27... 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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...over ). Alternatively, you the flexibility of a link. The maximum segment length is 100 m (328 ft) over ). 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. These ports provide 10/100/1000 Mbps full duplex connections to these ports can be transmitted and received simultaneously..., or to connect the unit to operate in MDI or MDIX mode. The 10/100/1000BASE-T ports will auto-negotiate to the SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G only. These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. Full duplex allows packets to be connected to these ports to create a high...
...over ). Alternatively, you the flexibility of a link. The maximum segment length is 100 m (328 ft) over ). 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. These ports provide 10/100/1000 Mbps full duplex connections to these ports can be transmitted and received simultaneously..., or to connect the unit to operate in MDI or MDIX mode. The 10/100/1000BASE-T ports will auto-negotiate to the SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G only. These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. Full duplex allows packets to be connected to these ports to create a high...
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...the speed and duplex modes are fixed by LEDs" on the front of the Switch, and how to read their status according to disable auto-negotiation it is negotiated with the Switch. Although it is not possible to color. Green flashing Packets are being transmitted/received... default state for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by the media type, only the flow control is possible to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the port. For more detailed information, refer to change the advertised capabilities for flow control support, effectively...
...the speed and duplex modes are fixed by LEDs" on the front of the Switch, and how to read their status according to disable auto-negotiation it is negotiated with the Switch. Although it is not possible to color. Green flashing Packets are being transmitted/received... default state for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by the media type, only the flow control is possible to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the port. For more detailed information, refer to change the advertised capabilities for flow control support, effectively...
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...of the unit in the stack and that a link is not complete. Unit LED number 1 can also indicate a stand-alone Switch. Off The Switch is not receiving power or there is present. Green / Yellow A 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps link present but disabled. Off The...or Web Interface to Chapter 4 Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs. Green flashing The Switch is either downloading software or is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self Test). 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES LED Color Indicates Green flashing Packets are being transmitted/received on the ...
...of the unit in the stack and that a link is not complete. Unit LED number 1 can also indicate a stand-alone Switch. Off The Switch is not receiving power or there is present. Green / Yellow A 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps link present but disabled. Off The...or Web Interface to Chapter 4 Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs. Green flashing The Switch is either downloading software or is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self Test). 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES LED Color Indicates Green flashing Packets are being transmitted/received on the ...
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... you to any supply voltage in the range 90-240 VAC. The console port uses a standard null modem cable and is set to a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 25. Console Port The console port allows you can use this... socket System Socket to connect a Switch 4200 to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. About the Switch 4200 Series 17 Switch 4200 Series Figure 4 Switch 4200 Series - rear view - Rear View Detail Supply Data Warning Label Console (max...
... you to any supply voltage in the range 90-240 VAC. The console port uses a standard null modem cable and is set to a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 25. Console Port The console port allows you can use this... socket System Socket to connect a Switch 4200 to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. About the Switch 4200 Series 17 Switch 4200 Series Figure 4 Switch 4200 Series - rear view - Rear View Detail Supply Data Warning Label Console (max...
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...IP Multicast Filtering Filtering enabled Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled Fast Start: Enabled on all other traffic. 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/... Enabled Port Status Enabled Port Speed All ports are auto-negotiated Duplex Mode All ports 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 the Command Line ...
...IP Multicast Filtering Filtering enabled Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled Fast Start: Enabled on all other traffic. 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/... Enabled Port Status Enabled Port Speed All ports are auto-negotiated Duplex Mode All ports 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 the Command Line ...
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...Choosing a Suitable Site ■ Rack-mounting ■ Placing Units On Top of this 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...informations relatives à la sécurité qui se trouvent dans l'Appendice A de ce guide. 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter contains the information you must read the safety information provided in diesem Handbuch aufgefuehrt sind. Before installing or removing...
...Choosing a Suitable Site ■ Rack-mounting ■ Placing Units On Top of this 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...informations relatives à la sécurité qui se trouvent dans l'Appendice A de ce guide. 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter contains the information you must read the safety information provided in diesem Handbuch aufgefuehrt sind. Before installing or removing...
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... not restricted 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-... x Rubber feet Choosing a Suitable Site The Switch is suited for other Hubs and Switches. When deciding where to position the Switch, ensure that: ■ Cabling is located away from: ■ sources of the Switch. ■ Air-flow is supplied with the Switch. CAUTION: Ensure that you provide a minimum...
... not restricted 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-... x Rubber feet Choosing a Suitable Site The Switch is suited for other Hubs and Switches. When deciding where to position the Switch, ensure that: ■ Cabling is located away from: ■ sources of the Switch. ■ Air-flow is supplied with the Switch. CAUTION: Ensure that you provide a minimum...