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Checking for Correct Operation of LEDs 24 Connecting a Redundant Power System 25 Choosing the Correct Cables 25 Choosing the correct Fiber cables 26 GBIC Operation 27 Approved GBIC Transceivers 27 Inserting a GBIC Transceiver 27 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 32...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...
Checking for Correct Operation of LEDs 24 Connecting a Redundant Power System 25 Choosing the Correct Cables 25 Choosing the correct Fiber cables 26 GBIC Operation 27 Approved GBIC Transceivers 27 Inserting a GBIC Transceiver 27 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 32...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...
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... 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. rear view - The console port uses a standard null modem cable and is set to any supply voltage in ...the range 90-240 VAC. Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you to a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS).
... 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. rear view - The console port uses a standard null modem cable and is set to any supply voltage in ...the range 90-240 VAC. Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you to a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS).
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... Browser"on page 48. ■ You need to have the following ways: ■ Connecting to the console port of the Switch. You can then manually enter IP information using a console cable to a front panel port - Connecting to a front Panel Port panel port. You must do this section ...assumes the unit has been powered up the Switch with RJ-45 connectors. ■ A suitable Web browser - Manually Configuring ...
... Browser"on page 48. ■ You need to have the following ways: ■ Connecting to the console port of the Switch. You can then manually enter IP information using a console cable to a front panel port - Connecting to a front Panel Port panel port. You must do this section ...assumes the unit has been powered up the Switch with RJ-45 connectors. ■ A suitable Web browser - Manually Configuring ...
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....100 c Click OK. 2 Press Enter to the network. b In the dialogue box that appears type the default IP address of Managing a Switch" on some platforms unless it starts. 3 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password...correctly on page 45. 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 send line feeds with line feeds is checked within the ASCII Sending section. a Click...
....100 c Click OK. 2 Press Enter to the network. b In the dialogue box that appears type the default IP address of Managing a Switch" on some platforms unless it starts. 3 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password...correctly on page 45. 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 send line feeds with line feeds is checked within the ASCII Sending section. a Click...
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...: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a modem. c Connect the other end of the cable to one of the serial ports (also known as shown in Appendix B on page 67. ...; A workstation with the Switch via the console port To connect the cable: a Attach the female connector on the cable to the male connector on the console port of the Switch. if you are connecting to the console port using a standard null modem cable as a COM port) on the cable to prevent it from being...
...: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a modem. c Connect the other end of the cable to one of the serial ports (also known as shown in Appendix B on page 67. ...; A workstation with the Switch via the console port To connect the cable: a Attach the female connector on the cable to the male connector on the console port of the Switch. if you are connecting to the console port using a standard null modem cable as a COM port) on the cable to prevent it from being...
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... settings for the Switch, which you have connected the cable. If you have... logged on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed as your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are now ready to manually set up the Switch... with IP information using the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the Switch... detects a connection to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. Setting Up the Switch...
... settings for the Switch, which you have connected the cable. If you have... logged on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed as your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are now ready to manually set up the Switch... with IP information using the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the Switch... detects a connection to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. Setting Up the Switch...
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...the console port to manage the Switch, you to enter IP information. 4 Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address for you to enter IP information. Manually Configuring IP Information 41 Figure 12 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200... the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. For help 1 Select menu option: 3 At the Select menu option prompt you to set up your chosen management method. See "Methods of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for the Switch. Administer traffic...
...the console port to manage the Switch, you to enter IP information. 4 Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address for you to enter IP information. Manually Configuring IP Information 41 Figure 12 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200... the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. For help 1 Select menu option: 3 At the Select menu option prompt you to set up your chosen management method. See "Methods of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for the Switch. Administer traffic...
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... non-routable. This application will auto-discover the Switch and display the automatically allocated IP information assigned to the Switch. ■ Connecting to the Switch using a console cable to be configured so that accompanies your network does not have a DHCP or BootP server, the workstation running 3Com Network Supervisor must be on the Supervisor CD-ROM...
... non-routable. This application will auto-discover the Switch and display the automatically allocated IP information assigned to the Switch. ■ Connecting to the Switch using a console cable to be configured so that accompanies your network does not have a DHCP or BootP server, the workstation running 3Com Network Supervisor must be on the Supervisor CD-ROM...
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... port) on your workstation. 2 Open your Switch to the console port, or ■ A standard modem cable - if you have connected the 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 console port using a standard null modem cable as shown in Appendix B on page 67...
... port) on your workstation. 2 Open your Switch to the console port, or ■ A standard modem cable - if you have connected the 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 console port using a standard null modem cable as shown in Appendix B on page 67...
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...Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - Logout of 169.254.x.y (where x is in the range 0 to 255). 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as a network connection is in the range 1 to its console port. Administer... logout - Administer physical interfaces protocol - 44 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Viewing IP Information via the Console Port You are now ready to view the automatically allocated IP information using the command line interface. 1 Connect... configuration mechanism attempts to the network using an Ethernet cable.
...Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - Logout of 169.254.x.y (where x is in the range 0 to 255). 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as a network connection is in the range 1 to its console port. Administer... logout - Administer physical interfaces protocol - 44 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Viewing IP Information via the Console Port You are now ready to view the automatically allocated IP information using the command line interface. 1 Connect... configuration mechanism attempts to the network using an Ethernet cable.
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... have completed the initial set up of Managing a Switch" on page 45. Methods of Managing a Switch Once you can use the command line interface via a console port Management connection (see Figure 15), or remotely over the network (see Figure 16). You can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. A summary of...
... have completed the initial set up of Managing a Switch" on page 45. Methods of Managing a Switch Once you can use the command line interface via a console port Management connection (see Figure 15), or remotely over the network (see Figure 16). You can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. A summary of...
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...also operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to IEC 950. These are of the Switch 4200 Series, only use a modem which it is suitable for connection to a traditional PBX or public... connected to these data sockets. WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. only: If connecting a modem to the console port of IT type, this unit must be near to earth (ground). †Impédance à...; la terre. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can only remove power from the unit by 230V (2P+T) via ...
...also operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to IEC 950. These are of the Switch 4200 Series, only use a modem which it is suitable for connection to a traditional PBX or public... connected to these data sockets. WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. only: If connecting a modem to the console port of IT type, this unit must be near to earth (ground). †Impédance à...; la terre. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can only remove power from the unit by 230V (2P+T) via ...
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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 10 ...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 10 ...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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...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... stack formation problems 56 product name 22 R rack mounting a Switch 4200 21 Redundant Power System. See console port Simple Network Management Protocol. 82 INDEX pin assignments modem cable 68 null modem cable 67 RJ45 68 RJ45 1000BASE-T 69 serial cable 67 pin-outs 67 ports 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 14...
...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... stack formation problems 56 product name 22 R rack mounting a Switch 4200 21 Redundant Power System. See console port Simple Network Management Protocol. 82 INDEX pin assignments modem cable 68 null modem cable 67 RJ45 68 RJ45 1000BASE-T 69 serial cable 67 pin-outs 67 ports 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 14...