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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 Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports ...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 ...
...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 Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports ...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 ...
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... 34 Manually Configuring IP Information 35 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...
... 34 Manually Configuring IP Information 35 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...
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... you to a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). The console port uses a standard null modem cable and is set to any supply voltage in the range 90-240 VAC. Console Port The console port allows you can use this socket System Socket to connect a Switch 4200 to connect ...Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 25. rear view - Rear View Detail Supply Data Warning Label Console (max) 19200,8,1,N Power Socket Redundant Power System Socket Console Port Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit....
... you to a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). The console port uses a standard null modem cable and is set to any supply voltage in the range 90-240 VAC. Console Port The console port allows you can use this socket System Socket to connect a Switch 4200 to connect ...Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 25. rear view - Rear View Detail Supply Data Warning Label Console (max) 19200,8,1,N Power Socket Redundant Power System Socket Console Port Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit....
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How do you want to Manage your chosen method of what you want to a console port and use the Web Interface or Command Line Interface. Use 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). Connect to view the automatically configured IP information? Command Line Interface SNMP Page 49. ... Play Setup Initial IP Information Setup IP information is automatically configured. Web Interface Connect over the network via the console port. CAUTION: To protect your Switch from unauthorized access, you must change all three default passwords as soon as possible, even if you want to...
How do you want to Manage your chosen method of what you want to a console port and use the Web Interface or Command Line Interface. Use 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). Connect to view the automatically configured IP information? Command Line Interface SNMP Page 49. ... Play Setup Initial IP Information Setup IP information is automatically configured. Web Interface Connect over the network via the console port. CAUTION: To protect your Switch from unauthorized access, you must change all three default passwords as soon as possible, even if you want to...
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... Ethernet cable with IP information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway The procedure described in this whilst the Switch is offline, that you can manually set up in standalone mode and has the default IP address of 169.254.100.100. Connect a... using the web interface or the command line interface (CLI). ■ Connecting to the console port - You can then manually enter IP information using a console cable to the console port of the Switch. Manually Configuring IP Information 35 Manually Configuring IP Information You can manually configure the...
... Ethernet cable with IP information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway The procedure described in this whilst the Switch is offline, that you can manually set up in standalone mode and has the default IP address of 169.254.100.100. Connect a... using the web interface or the command line interface (CLI). ■ Connecting to the console port - You can then manually enter IP information using a console cable to the console port of the Switch. Manually Configuring IP Information 35 Manually Configuring IP Information You can manually configure the...
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.... The final page displays a summary of Managing a Switch" on ASCII Setup.. Using Command Line Interface via Telnet Accessing the Command Line Interface via Telnet or Windows HyperTerminal using a console cable to make a direct connection to the Switch. 1 To start a Telnet session to enter basic... setup information for HyperTerminal click on correctly, a set crlf when in this for the Switch. Manually Configuring IP Information 37 If there...
.... The final page displays a summary of Managing a Switch" on ASCII Setup.. Using Command Line Interface via Telnet Accessing the Command Line Interface via Telnet or Windows HyperTerminal using a console cable to make a direct connection to the Switch. 1 To start a Telnet session to enter basic... setup information for HyperTerminal click on correctly, a set crlf when in this for the Switch. Manually Configuring IP Information 37 If there...
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... displayed as shown in the example in Figure 10. See "Methods of Managing a Switch" on page 45. Administer bridge-wide parameters gettingStarted - Figure 10 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - Connecting to the console port, rather than a remote one via a modem). Administer security system - At the Enter...
... displayed as shown in the example in Figure 10. See "Methods of Managing a Switch" on page 45. Administer bridge-wide parameters gettingStarted - Figure 10 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - Connecting to the console port, rather than a remote one via a modem). Administer security system - At the Enter...
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...address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to one of the serial ports (also known as a COM port) on the console port of the cable to the console port using a modem. b Tighten the retaining screws on page 67. ...are connecting directly to the male connector on your workstation. if you to communicate with the Switch via the console port To connect the cable: a Attach the female connector on the cable to the console port, or ■ A standard modem cable - Manually Configuring IP Information 39 Pre-...
...address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to one of the serial ports (also known as a COM port) on the console port of the cable to the console port using a modem. b Tighten the retaining screws on page 67. ...are connecting directly to the male connector on your workstation. if you to communicate with the Switch via the console port To connect the cable: a Attach the female connector on the cable to the console port, or ■ A standard modem cable - Manually Configuring IP Information 39 Pre-...
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...settings should be set up the Switch with IP information using the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are now ready to manually set to its console port. If you have logged on... correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed as shown in the example in Figure 12. Setting Up the Switch with IP Information You are : ■ 19,200 baud ...
...settings should be set up the Switch with IP information using the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are now ready to manually set to its console port. If you have logged on... correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed as shown in the example in Figure 12. Setting Up the Switch with IP Information You are : ■ 19,200 baud ...
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... now complete and the Switch is ready for the Switch. The screen displays a summary of the Command Line Interface physicalInterface - If you do not intend to use the command line interface via the console port to enter IP information. Basic device configuration logout - Administer ..., subnet mask, and gateway IP address for you to manage the Switch, you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. Manually Configuring IP Information 41 Figure 12 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge -
... now complete and the Switch is ready for the Switch. The screen displays a summary of the Command Line Interface physicalInterface - If you do not intend to use the command line interface via the console port to enter IP information. Basic device configuration logout - Administer ..., subnet mask, and gateway IP address for you to manage the Switch, you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. Manually Configuring IP Information 41 Figure 12 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge -
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... then view the IP information automatically assigned to the Switch using a console cable to the console port of the Switch. Refer to the documentation that accompanies your Switch to the network. 2 Power-up the Switch and wait for two minutes. 3 Launch 3Com Network Supervisor and run the Auto-discovery wizard. 3Com Network Supervisor will auto-discover the new...
... then view the IP information automatically assigned to the Switch using a console cable to the console port of the Switch. Refer to the documentation that accompanies your Switch to the network. 2 Power-up the Switch and wait for two minutes. 3 Launch 3Com Network Supervisor and run the Auto-discovery wizard. 3Com Network Supervisor will auto-discover the new...
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... more information. c Connect the other end of the Switch. if you have connected the cable. Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a standard null modem cable as a COM port) on the console port of the cable to which are: ■ ...bits ■ no parity ■ 1 stop bit ■ no hardware flow control Refer to the console port, or ■ A standard modem cable - Figure 13 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port To connect the cable: a Attach the female connector on the cable to the male connector on ...
... more information. c Connect the other end of the Switch. if you have connected the cable. Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a standard null modem cable as a COM port) on the console port of the cable to which are: ■ ...bits ■ no parity ■ 1 stop bit ■ no hardware flow control Refer to the console port, or ■ A standard modem cable - Figure 13 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port To connect the cable: a Attach the female connector on the cable to the male connector on ...
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...shown in the example in the range 0 to 255). 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as your Switch to allocate the default IP address 169.254.100.100. Basic device configuration logout - If there is in Figure 14....then allocates an IP address in the range 1 to its console port. Administer protocols security - Administer security system - Logout of the Command Line Interface physicalInterface - Figure 14 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - Administer traffic management Type ?
...shown in the example in the range 0 to 255). 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as your Switch to allocate the default IP address 169.254.100.100. Basic device configuration logout - If there is in Figure 14....then allocates an IP address in the range 1 to its console port. Administer protocols security - Administer security system - Logout of the Command Line Interface physicalInterface - Figure 14 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - Administer traffic management Type ?
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...line interface (CLI) that allows you to Interface manage the Switch from a workstation, either locally via the console port to manage the Switch, you to manage the Switch. A summary of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is displayed. The initial set up of the automatically allocated ...you wish to set up your Switch, you have completed the initial set up of Managing a Switch 45 prompt enter all. Methods of your chosen management method. Methods of Managing a Switch Once you can use the command line interface via a console port Management connection (see Figure ...
...line interface (CLI) that allows you to Interface manage the Switch from a workstation, either locally via the console port to manage the Switch, you to manage the Switch. A summary of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is displayed. The initial set up of the automatically allocated ...you wish to set up your Switch, you have completed the initial set up of Managing a Switch 45 prompt enter all. Methods of your chosen management method. Methods of Managing a Switch Once you can use the command line interface via a console port Management connection (see Figure ...
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... the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in Figure 18. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Supervisor software that is provided on the CD-ROM that allow you can manage a Switch using a Web browser remotely over an IP network (see Figure 17). 46 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR... MANAGEMENT Figure 15 CLI management via the console port Figure 16 CLI management over the network Refer to "Setting Up Command...
... the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in Figure 18. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Supervisor software that is provided on the CD-ROM that allow you can manage a Switch using a Web browser remotely over an IP network (see Figure 17). 46 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR... MANAGEMENT Figure 15 CLI management via the console port Figure 16 CLI management over the network Refer to "Setting Up Command...
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...network the Network using the command line interface via its console port. CLI Management via To manage a Switch using Telnet: 1 Ensure you have connected your workstation to the console port correctly as described in "Connecting to the Console Port" on your management workstation. If you can browse...an error message, check that you have the IP protocol correctly installed on page 38. 2 Your Switch is powered up command line interface management using a local console port connection or over the network. Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 47 Figure 18 SNMP management ...
...network the Network using the command line interface via its console port. CLI Management via To manage a Switch using Telnet: 1 Ensure you have connected your workstation to the console port correctly as described in "Connecting to the Console Port" on your management workstation. If you can browse...an error message, check that you have the IP protocol correctly installed on page 38. 2 Your Switch is powered up command line interface management using a local console port connection or over the network. Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 47 Figure 18 SNMP management ...
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... jacks can only remove power from IT† supplies. If your supplies are of the Switch 4200 Series, only use a modem which it is suitable for connection to these sockets. only: If connecting a modem to the console port of IT type, this unit must be near to IEC 950. WARNING: This unit...
... jacks can only remove power from IT† supplies. If your supplies are of the Switch 4200 Series, only use a modem which it is suitable for connection to these sockets. only: If connecting a modem to the console port of IT type, this unit must be near to IEC 950. WARNING: This unit...
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INDEX Numbers 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 14 3C number 22 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com URL 75 A access levels of default users 50 automatic setup 42 3Com Network Supervisor 42 console port 42 B browsers choosing 48 C cable choosing the correct 25 fiber 26 maximum length 14 pin-outs 67 CD-ROM...registered 56 IP configuration 33 L LEDs 15 logging in as a default user 50 M MAC address of the Switch 22 management methods 45 preparing for 34 setting up 31, 32 manual setup console port 38 front panel port 35 MDI configuration 25 MDIX configuration 25 N network supplier support 76 O online ...
INDEX Numbers 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 14 3C number 22 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com URL 75 A access levels of default users 50 automatic setup 42 3Com Network Supervisor 42 console port 42 B browsers choosing 48 C cable choosing the correct 25 fiber 26 maximum length 14 pin-outs 67 CD-ROM...registered 56 IP configuration 33 L LEDs 15 logging in as a default user 50 M MAC address of the Switch 22 management methods 45 preparing for 34 setting up 31, 32 manual setup console port 38 front panel port 35 MDI configuration 25 MDIX configuration 25 N network supplier support 76 O online ...
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... 46 setting up 49 socket power 17 RPS 17 specifications, system 71 Stacking units 23 straight-through configuration 25 Switch automatic setup 42 Switch 4200 3C number 22 console port 17 dimensions 71 Ethernet address 22 features 12 installation 19, 20 MAC address 22 power socket 17 powering-... RPS socket 17 serial number 22 size 71 stacking 23 unit information label 22 weight 71 system specifications 71 T technical support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com URL 75 network suppliers 76 product repair 79 troubleshooting 53 U unit information label 22 URL 75 W Web browsers choosing 48 ...
... 46 setting up 49 socket power 17 RPS 17 specifications, system 71 Stacking units 23 straight-through configuration 25 Switch automatic setup 42 Switch 4200 3C number 22 console port 17 dimensions 71 Ethernet address 22 features 12 installation 19, 20 MAC address 22 power socket 17 powering-... RPS socket 17 serial number 22 size 71 stacking 23 unit information label 22 weight 71 system specifications 71 T technical support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com URL 75 network suppliers 76 product repair 79 troubleshooting 53 U unit information label 22 URL 75 W Web browsers choosing 48 ...