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CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 7 Related Documentation 8 SWITCH 7700 COMPONENTS Switch Chassis 9 Switch Backplane 9 Fabric Module 10 Submodule Slot 11 Reset Button 11 Fixed Ports 11 Module LEDs 12 Power LEDs 13 Fan LED 13 Fabric 32 Submodules ... 19 20-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T Module 20 20-Port 1000BASE-X-SFP Module 22 1-Port 10GBASE-R-XENPAK Module 23 Power Module 24 Fan Assembly 25 Switch 7700 Specifications 26 Switch 7700 Software Features 27 INSTALLING THE SWITCH 7700 Preparing to Install 29 General Safety Recommendations 29 Electrical Safety 30 Moving the...
CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 7 Related Documentation 8 SWITCH 7700 COMPONENTS Switch Chassis 9 Switch Backplane 9 Fabric Module 10 Submodule Slot 11 Reset Button 11 Fixed Ports 11 Module LEDs 12 Power LEDs 13 Fan LED 13 Fabric 32 Submodules ... 19 20-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T Module 20 20-Port 1000BASE-X-SFP Module 22 1-Port 10GBASE-R-XENPAK Module 23 Power Module 24 Fan Assembly 25 Switch 7700 Specifications 26 Switch 7700 Software Features 27 INSTALLING THE SWITCH 7700 Preparing to Install 29 General Safety Recommendations 29 Electrical Safety 30 Moving the...
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... Cables 37 Installing Cabling 38 Bench-Mounted Switch 38 Rack-Mounted Switch 38 Cable Binding 38 Post-installation Checklist 39 CONFIGURING THE SWITCH 7700 Configuring the Switch 7700 and a Local Terminal 41 Setting Terminal Parameters 41 Booting the Switch 7700 44 Powering up and Booting 45 MAINTAINING SOFTWARE Upgrading Software 47 Upgrading the Software Image 47 Upgrading an 8-Slot Chassis 47...
... Cables 37 Installing Cabling 38 Bench-Mounted Switch 38 Rack-Mounted Switch 38 Cable Binding 38 Post-installation Checklist 39 CONFIGURING THE SWITCH 7700 Configuring the Switch 7700 and a Local Terminal 41 Setting Terminal Parameters 41 Booting the Switch 7700 44 Powering up and Booting 45 MAINTAINING SOFTWARE Upgrading Software 47 Upgrading the Software Image 47 Upgrading an 8-Slot Chassis 47...
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... No information is displayed on the terminal 61 The displayed characters are illegible 61 Troubleshooting Power 61 Troubleshooting the Fan 62 Troubleshooting the Modules 62 SWITCH 7700 CABLES Console Cable 63 AUX Cable 63 Electrical Port Connector 64 Optical Fiber Cable Connectors 65 OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR...
... No information is displayed on the terminal 61 The displayed characters are illegible 61 Troubleshooting Power 61 Troubleshooting the Fan 62 Troubleshooting the Modules 62 SWITCH 7700 CABLES Console Cable 63 AUX Cable 63 Electrical Port Connector 64 Optical Fiber Cable Connectors 65 OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR...
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...intended for Qualified Service personnel who are linked with communication protocols that alerts you to install hardware, configure and boot software, and maintain software and hardware. Keyboard key names If you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Table 1 ...network (LAN) operations and familiarity with a plus sign (+), for configuring, using, and managing the switches. ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions This guide describes the 3Com® Switch 7700 and how to potential personal injury. Caution Warning Information that are used throughout this guide. Table 2...
...intended for Qualified Service personnel who are linked with communication protocols that alerts you to install hardware, configure and boot software, and maintain software and hardware. Keyboard key names If you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Table 1 ...network (LAN) operations and familiarity with a plus sign (+), for configuring, using, and managing the switches. ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions This guide describes the 3Com® Switch 7700 and how to potential personal injury. Caution Warning Information that are used throughout this guide. Table 2...
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...menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Provides detailed descriptions of command line interface (CLI) commands, that accompanies your Switch 7700. ■ Switch 7700 Configuration Guide- These documents are used to : Emphasize a point. Contains the latest information about your Switch 7700: ■ Switch 7700 Command Reference Guide - The ... Format (PDF) on the CD-ROM that you require to manage your router or on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ If information in this guide differs from information in the release notes, use the information ...
...menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Provides detailed descriptions of command line interface (CLI) commands, that accompanies your Switch 7700. ■ Switch 7700 Configuration Guide- These documents are used to : Emphasize a point. Contains the latest information about your Switch 7700: ■ Switch 7700 Command Reference Guide - The ... Format (PDF) on the CD-ROM that you require to manage your router or on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ If information in this guide differs from information in the release notes, use the information ...
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... Fan slot AC Power module slots 4-Slot Chassis 1 3 1 2 7-Slot Chassis 1 6 1 3 8-Slot Chassis 2 6 1 3 The Switch 7700 backplane is 120 Gbps. The backplane bandwidth capacity is part of the power supply for modules ■ Auto-recognition of slots ■ Distribution of ...■ Hot swapping for the system Table 3 Hardware Features of the Switch 7700 Models Fabric slots I /O Modules ■ Power Module ■ Fan Assembly ■ Switch 7700 Specifications ■ Switch 7700 Software Features There are three Switch 7700 Models, the 4-Slot, 7-Slot, and the 8-Slot. Table 3 ...
... Fan slot AC Power module slots 4-Slot Chassis 1 3 1 2 7-Slot Chassis 1 6 1 3 8-Slot Chassis 2 6 1 3 The Switch 7700 backplane is 120 Gbps. The backplane bandwidth capacity is part of the power supply for modules ■ Auto-recognition of slots ■ Distribution of ...■ Hot swapping for the system Table 3 Hardware Features of the Switch 7700 Models Fabric slots I /O Modules ■ Power Module ■ Fan Assembly ■ Switch 7700 Specifications ■ Switch 7700 Software Features There are three Switch 7700 Models, the 4-Slot, 7-Slot, and the 8-Slot. Table 3 ...
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... 3 data ■ Manages and calculates routing ■ Performs the switch's software upgrade and system reset functions ■ Monitors system power and the fan frame Figure 1 illustrates the front panel of Switch 7700 system. 10 CHAPTER 1: SWITCH 7700 COMPONENTS Fabric Module There are two Fabric modules for the Switch 7700: ■ Fabric 64 (3C16857 or 3C16857R) ■ Fabric 32...
... 3 data ■ Manages and calculates routing ■ Performs the switch's software upgrade and system reset functions ■ Monitors system power and the fan frame Figure 1 illustrates the front panel of Switch 7700 system. 10 CHAPTER 1: SWITCH 7700 COMPONENTS Fabric Module There are two Fabric modules for the Switch 7700: ■ Fabric 64 (3C16857 or 3C16857R) ■ Fabric 32...
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...10 Mbps, half/full duplex 100 Mbps, half/full duplex MDIX Category-5 twisted pair for transmission within 100 m (300 ft) Switch software upgrade and network management See "Electrical Port Connector" on the Fabric is being transmitted. Table 8 I /O modules, as a ...network management workstation to devices such as described in Table 8. 12 CHAPTER 1: SWITCH 7700 COMPONENTS Table 5 Console Port Specifications (continued) Specification Baud rate Transmission distance Services Description 9600 bps (by default) 15 m (45 ft...
...10 Mbps, half/full duplex 100 Mbps, half/full duplex MDIX Category-5 twisted pair for transmission within 100 m (300 ft) Switch software upgrade and network management See "Electrical Port Connector" on the Fabric is being transmitted. Table 8 I /O modules, as a ...network management workstation to devices such as described in Table 8. 12 CHAPTER 1: SWITCH 7700 COMPONENTS Table 5 Console Port Specifications (continued) Specification Baud rate Transmission distance Services Description 9600 bps (by default) 15 m (45 ft...
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... DHCP Relay Up to set CoS 8 egress queues for OSPF and RIP Version 2. Switch 7700 Software Features 27 Switch 7700 Software Features Table 33 describes the software features of bandwidth management is 64kbps. Table 33 Switch 7700 Software Features Service Wire speed Layer 2 switching Port auto-negotiation Switching mode MAC address table STP/RSTP Traffic control Link aggregation VLAN Broadcast storm suppression...
... DHCP Relay Up to set CoS 8 egress queues for OSPF and RIP Version 2. Switch 7700 Software Features 27 Switch 7700 Software Features Table 33 describes the software features of bandwidth management is 64kbps. Table 33 Switch 7700 Software Features Service Wire speed Layer 2 switching Port auto-negotiation Switching mode MAC address table STP/RSTP Traffic control Link aggregation VLAN Broadcast storm suppression...
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28 CHAPTER 1: SWITCH 7700 COMPONENTS Table 33 Switch 7700 Software Features (continued) Service Support Load and upgrade system Xmodem protocol software FTP and TFTP
28 CHAPTER 1: SWITCH 7700 COMPONENTS Table 33 Switch 7700 Software Features (continued) Service Support Load and upgrade system Xmodem protocol software FTP and TFTP
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... code. ■ You must set the boot-loader file to upgrade software on your Switch 7700: ■ Upgrading the Software Image ■ Upgrading an 8-Slot Chassis ■ Upgrading Software with FTP ■ Upgrading Software Using The BOOT Menu ■ Upgrading Software Using Xmodem ■ Upgrading Software Using TFTP Always save the configuration file before upgrading applications. Upgrading the...
... code. ■ You must set the boot-loader file to upgrade software on your Switch 7700: ■ Upgrading the Software Image ■ Upgrading an 8-Slot Chassis ■ Upgrading Software with FTP ■ Upgrading Software Using The BOOT Menu ■ Upgrading Software Using Xmodem ■ Upgrading Software Using TFTP Always save the configuration file before upgrading applications. Upgrading the...
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...is 10.10.110.1 and the image is equal to open data connection 226 Closing data connection; Press CTRL+K to abort Connected. 220 3Com 3CDaemon FTP Server Version 2.0 User(none):anonymous 331 User name ok, need password Password: xxxxxxx 230 User logged in 130.480 second(s)...note: 0-VISIT, 1-MONITOR, 2-SYSTEM, 3-MANAGE ftp 10.10.110.1 Trying ... 48 CHAPTER 4: MAINTAINING SOFTWARE To upgrade an 8-slot Switch 7700 with FTP: 1 Upgrade the Fabric in Slot0 using the procedure in Upgrading Software with super-user privileges. 2 From the SW7700 command line, transfer the file from , using the boot ...
...is 10.10.110.1 and the image is equal to open data connection 226 Closing data connection; Press CTRL+K to abort Connected. 220 3Com 3CDaemon FTP Server Version 2.0 User(none):anonymous 331 User name ok, need password Password: xxxxxxx 230 User logged in 130.480 second(s)...note: 0-VISIT, 1-MONITOR, 2-SYSTEM, 3-MANAGE ftp 10.10.110.1 Trying ... 48 CHAPTER 4: MAINTAINING SOFTWARE To upgrade an 8-slot Switch 7700 with FTP: 1 Upgrade the Fabric in Slot0 using the procedure in Upgrading Software with super-user privileges. 2 From the SW7700 command line, transfer the file from , using the boot ...
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... file to the Using The BOOT Menu management port on the Switch 7700, the BootROM program runs automatically. reboot This will be booted next time! RAM Line....OK System is set for upgrading software, see the remaining sections in mind the modified BOOTROM password. displays.... Continue? [Y/N] y For more detailed descriptions of the setup and procedures for the switch by 3Com Corporation, Inc. The system displays: Initialize flash...
... file to the Using The BOOT Menu management port on the Switch 7700, the BootROM program runs automatically. reboot This will be booted next time! RAM Line....OK System is set for upgrading software, see the remaining sections in mind the modified BOOTROM password. displays.... Continue? [Y/N] y For more detailed descriptions of the setup and procedures for the switch by 3Com Corporation, Inc. The system displays: Initialize flash...
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50 CHAPTER 4: MAINTAINING SOFTWARE 2: Select application file to boot 3: Display all files in the fields that you select to...SW7700-V300R-.app 9. 228376 S3com400.app Set XMODEM protocol parameter 0. To select the image file that display: Load File name Switch IP address Server IP address :sw7700003.app :10.10.110.1 :10.10.110.50 3 Type Y at the download ... To download an application to boot from the Boot Menu. Selecting the Application File for the Boot If the Switch 7700 primary image fails because of a CRC error or a file format error, you can configure the system to find...
50 CHAPTER 4: MAINTAINING SOFTWARE 2: Select application file to boot 3: Display all files in the fields that you select to...SW7700-V300R-.app 9. 228376 S3com400.app Set XMODEM protocol parameter 0. To select the image file that display: Load File name Switch IP address Server IP address :sw7700003.app :10.10.110.1 :10.10.110.50 3 Type Y at the download ... To download an application to boot from the Boot Menu. Selecting the Application File for the Boot If the Switch 7700 primary image fails because of a CRC error or a file format error, you can configure the system to find...
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... No(Y/N)? This image is SW7700-V300R-.app, are you sure? Upgrading Software 51 10. 199696 8241btm.app 11. 2427 vrpcfg.txt 12. 203460 lpcom400...The file you selected is not the primary or backup image: All Images Fail If all images fail, the Switch 7700 will become the default primary image file! 4 Enter the file number of a backup boot file, the following...-V300R-.app Y Backup Image Fails If the backup image fails and another backup image configuration does not exist, the Switch 7700 will become backup image file! 6 Type Y to run snec400.app now? Type Y to run the primary boot...
... No(Y/N)? This image is SW7700-V300R-.app, are you sure? Upgrading Software 51 10. 199696 8241btm.app 11. 2427 vrpcfg.txt 12. 203460 lpcom400...The file you selected is not the primary or backup image: All Images Fail If all images fail, the Switch 7700 will become the default primary image file! 4 Enter the file number of a backup boot file, the following...-V300R-.app Y Backup Image Fails If the backup image fails and another backup image configuration does not exist, the Switch 7700 will become backup image file! 6 Type Y to run snec400.app now? Type Y to run the primary boot...
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...with super-user privileges. 2 From the Switch 7700 command line (in user view), TFTP the image file from the TFTP server to the Switch 7700 using the following command: boot boot-loader filename 4 Reboot the system. Lost Passwords 55 Upgrading Software TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) is a... simple file transfer protocol that is used Using TFTP without complex interaction between the TFTP server and the Switch 7700 (use the ping command.) ■ Verify that the TFTP...
...with super-user privileges. 2 From the Switch 7700 command line (in user view), TFTP the image file from the TFTP server to the Switch 7700 using the following command: boot boot-loader filename 4 Reboot the system. Lost Passwords 55 Upgrading Software TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) is a... simple file transfer protocol that is used Using TFTP without complex interaction between the TFTP server and the Switch 7700 (use the ping command.) ■ Verify that the TFTP...
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... enter Boot Menu... LOCAL_SDRAM Address lines Selftest OK! If you must reboot the switch. 56 CHAPTER 4: MAINTAINING SOFTWARE RAM Line....OK System is set for the switch by 3Com Corporation, Inc. Switch chip selftest OK! LOCAL_SDRAM fast selftest OK! Creation date : May 26 2002,... 10:23:31 CPU type : MPC8260 CPU Clock Speed : 200MHz BUS Clock Speed : 66MHz Memory Size : 128MB SW 7700...
... enter Boot Menu... LOCAL_SDRAM Address lines Selftest OK! If you must reboot the switch. 56 CHAPTER 4: MAINTAINING SOFTWARE RAM Line....OK System is set for the switch by 3Com Corporation, Inc. Switch chip selftest OK! LOCAL_SDRAM fast selftest OK! Creation date : May 26 2002,... 10:23:31 CPU type : MPC8260 CPU Clock Speed : 200MHz BUS Clock Speed : 66MHz Memory Size : 128MB SW 7700...
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... are illegible, the parameters of configuration terminal are illegible. If the configuration system has failed, there is no information displayed on the terminal after the Switch 7700 is powered on, check that : ■ The power module has been installed in the Fabric. 6 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter covers the following topics: ■ Troubleshooting the... The simplest way to diagnose a fault is to ensure normal communication with the DeviceMgr network management system, you can also locate the fault through management software.
... are illegible, the parameters of configuration terminal are illegible. If the configuration system has failed, there is no information displayed on the terminal after the Switch 7700 is powered on, check that : ■ The power module has been installed in the Fabric. 6 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter covers the following topics: ■ Troubleshooting the... The simplest way to diagnose a fault is to ensure normal communication with the DeviceMgr network management system, you can also locate the fault through management software.