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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. DUA1730-0AAA02 Published October 2002
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... it is applicable. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the United States and may or may not be registered in other company and product names may be reproduced in this User Guide. This manual is printed on removable media ... data is fully biodegradable and recyclable. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are provided in elemental chlorine-free paper. 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California 95052-8145 Copyright © 2002, 3Com Technologies. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you . The production...
... it is applicable. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the United States and may or may not be registered in other company and product names may be reproduced in this User Guide. This manual is printed on removable media ... data is fully biodegradable and recyclable. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are provided in elemental chlorine-free paper. 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California 95052-8145 Copyright © 2002, 3Com Technologies. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you . The production...
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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 Units 23 The Power-up Sequence 24 Powering-up the Switch 4200 Series 24 Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX...
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 Units 23 The Power-up Sequence 24 Powering-up the Switch 4200 Series 24 Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX...
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...guide is intended for use with your product differ from the information in this guide apply to 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... GUIDE This guide provides all the information you need to install and use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 in this guide,...
...guide is intended for use with your product differ from the information in this guide apply to 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... GUIDE This guide provides all the information you need to install and use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 in this guide,...
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Syntax The word "syntax" means that appear in this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction...used to: ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at the place where it appears on the screen. 8 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in bold. Commands appear in the text... appropriate values for . Example: To display port information, enter the following syntax: system password Commands In this guide.
Syntax The word "syntax" means that appear in this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction...used to: ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at the place where it appears on the screen. 8 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in bold. Commands appear in the text... appropriate values for . Example: To display port information, enter the following syntax: system password Commands In this guide.
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... Advanced Redundant Power system. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. Related Documentation 9 Related Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide This guide contains information on the features supported by the Switch. ■ a summary of the software features supported by your Switch and how they can be used to...
... Advanced Redundant Power system. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. Related Documentation 9 Related Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide This guide contains information on the features supported by the Switch. ■ a summary of the software features supported by your Switch and how they can be used to...
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.... 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 SuperStack 3 Switch 4200 on the 3Com Web site: http://3com.com/register Documentation Comments Your suggestions are...
.... 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 SuperStack 3 Switch 4200 on the 3Com Web site: http://3com.com/register Documentation Comments Your suggestions are...
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.... Although it is not possible to disable auto-negotiation it is supplied with the link partner. For more detailed information, refer to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the port. Green flashing Packets are being transmitted/received on the CD-ROM that is possible to determine the duplex mode from the...
.... Although it is not possible to disable auto-negotiation it is supplied with the link partner. For more detailed information, refer to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the port. Green flashing Packets are being transmitted/received on the CD-ROM that is possible to determine the duplex mode from the...
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...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 ...: Consignes de sécurité. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 4200 Series or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you need to install and set ... ■ GBIC Operation WARNING: Safety Information. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch 4200 ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à ...
...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 ...: Consignes de sécurité. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 4200 Series or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you need to install and set ... ■ GBIC Operation WARNING: Safety Information. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch 4200 ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à ...
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... not obstructed. 20 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents ■ Switch unit ■ CD-ROM ■ Getting Started Guide (this guide) ■ Management Quick Reference Guide ■ Release Notes ■ Unit Information... Labels ■ Warranty Information ■ Power Cord ■ 2 x Mounting brackets ■ 4 x Screws ■ 4 x Rubber feet Choosing a Suitable Site The Switch is not restricted around the Switch or through the vents in the side of the Switch. 3Com...
... not obstructed. 20 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents ■ Switch unit ■ CD-ROM ■ Getting Started Guide (this guide) ■ Management Quick Reference Guide ■ Release Notes ■ Unit Information... Labels ■ Warranty Information ■ Power Cord ■ 2 x Mounting brackets ■ 4 x Screws ■ 4 x Rubber feet Choosing a Suitable Site The Switch is not restricted around the Switch or through the vents in the side of the Switch. 3Com...
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... a 1000BASE-SX MT-RJ port to the SuperStack 3 Implementation Guide that accompanies your network supplier for example, SC or ST please contact your Switch. 26 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH port, you do not, the cables Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) may damage the Switch's port. Many ports on workstations and servers ...end of a UTP cable to an earth ground point, and the other devices if auto-negotiation is now a grounded port. See Table 7. 3Com recommends that you use Category 5 twisted pair cable - If you need to use multimode or single-mode fiber optic cables. The RJ-45...
... a 1000BASE-SX MT-RJ port to the SuperStack 3 Implementation Guide that accompanies your network supplier for example, SC or ST please contact your Switch. 26 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH port, you do not, the cables Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) may damage the Switch's port. Many ports on workstations and servers ...end of a UTP cable to an earth ground point, and the other devices if auto-negotiation is now a grounded port. See Table 7. 3Com recommends that you use Category 5 twisted pair cable - If you need to use multimode or single-mode fiber optic cables. The RJ-45...
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... to be difficult to the Implementation Guide on the 3Com Web site. Work through the "Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information" section on the 3Com Web site. If you use the automatic IP configuration method if: ■ your Switch or on the CD-ROM that you...Switch. 34 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT However, as soon as described in "Methods of Managing a Switch" on page 45. Most DHCP and BootP servers allow static IP addresses to discover the automatically allocated IP information before you having to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide...
... to be difficult to the Implementation Guide on the 3Com Web site. Work through the "Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information" section on the 3Com Web site. If you use the automatic IP configuration method if: ■ your Switch or on the CD-ROM that you...Switch. 34 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT However, as soon as described in "Methods of Managing a Switch" on page 45. Most DHCP and BootP servers allow static IP addresses to discover the automatically allocated IP information before you having to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide...
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... three default user names, and each user name has a different password and level of the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" for the users defined on the CLI, or CAUTION: To protect your Switch using the web interface or the command line interface, or to change all manageable parameters, except special/security features, but...
... three default user names, and each user name has a different password and level of the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" for the users defined on the CLI, or CAUTION: To protect your Switch using the web interface or the command line interface, or to change all manageable parameters, except special/security features, but...
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Default Users and Passwords 51 ■ The Security > Device > User > Modify operation on the Switch CD-ROM. For more information about default users and passwords, refer to the "Superstack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the web interface.
Default Users and Passwords 51 ■ The Security > Device > User > Modify operation on the Switch CD-ROM. For more information about default users and passwords, refer to the "Superstack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the web interface.
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... Problems ■ Solving Software Upgrade Problems If you may be included in the support section of the SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch. For Technical Support information, see Appendix D. There is not listed here, it may have with the... operation of your Switch. 4 PROBLEM SOLVING This chapter helps you to diagnose and solve problems you experience a ...
... Problems ■ Solving Software Upgrade Problems If you may be included in the support section of the SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch. For Technical Support information, see Appendix D. There is not listed here, it may have with the... operation of your Switch. 4 PROBLEM SOLVING This chapter helps you to diagnose and solve problems you experience a ...
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For details on the CD-ROM that accompanies your software upgrade, refer to the Management Interface Reference Guide supplied in the command line interface. Solving Software Upgrade Problems 57 Solving Software Upgrade Problems You can upgrade the management software of the Switch by using the System > Control > Software Upgrade operation in the Web Interface, or the system control softwareUpgrade command in HTML format on these options, refer to the Problem Solving section in the Management Interface Reference Guide. If you have problems with your Switch.
For details on the CD-ROM that accompanies your software upgrade, refer to the Management Interface Reference Guide supplied in the command line interface. Solving Software Upgrade Problems 57 Solving Software Upgrade Problems You can upgrade the management software of the Switch by using the System > Control > Software Upgrade operation in the Web Interface, or the system control softwareUpgrade command in HTML format on these options, refer to the Problem Solving section in the Management Interface Reference Guide. If you have problems with your Switch.
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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 command line interface management 45 console port 17 conventions notice icons, About This Guide 8 text, About This Guide 8 cross-over configuration 25 D default settings 18 users 50 E Ethernet address of the Switch 22 INDEX 81 F factory defaults 18 G GBIC ports 14 transceivers 27 GBIC ports 14 H...
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 command line interface management 45 console port 17 conventions notice icons, About This Guide 8 text, About This Guide 8 cross-over configuration 25 D default settings 18 users 50 E Ethernet address of the Switch 22 INDEX 81 F factory defaults 18 G GBIC ports 14 transceivers 27 GBIC ports 14 H...