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... LEDs 23 Connecting a Redundant Power System 24 Choosing the Correct Cables 24 SFP Operation 25 Approved SFP Transceivers 25 Inserting an SFP Transceiver 25 Removing an SFP Transceiver 27 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 30 IP Configuration 31 Preparing for Management 32 Manually Configuring IP Information 33 Connecting to the Console Port 33 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 36 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 36 Connecting to the Console Port 36 Methods of Managing a Switch 39 Command Line Interface Management 39 Web Interface Management 39 SNMP Management...
... LEDs 23 Connecting a Redundant Power System 24 Choosing the Correct Cables 24 SFP Operation 25 Approved SFP Transceivers 25 Inserting an SFP Transceiver 25 Removing an SFP Transceiver 27 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 30 IP Configuration 31 Preparing for Management 32 Manually Configuring IP Information 33 Connecting to the Console Port 33 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 36 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 36 Connecting to the Console Port 36 Methods of Managing a Switch 39 Command Line Interface Management 39 Web Interface Management 39 SNMP Management...
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...Feature MAC Addresses Auto-negotiation Auto MDI/MDI-X Forwarding Modes Duplex Modes Traffic Prioritization Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Ports Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/ Gigabit Ethernet Ports RPS Support SFP Ports Mounting Switch ■ Up to 8000 supported ■ Up to 200 static entries Supported on all ports Supported on all ports Store and Forward Half and full duplex on the Switch 3250). Summary of Hardware Features Table 3 summarizes the hardware features that are combination ports. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3226 AND SWITCH 3250 About the Switch The Switch is...
...Feature MAC Addresses Auto-negotiation Auto MDI/MDI-X Forwarding Modes Duplex Modes Traffic Prioritization Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Ports Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/ Gigabit Ethernet Ports RPS Support SFP Ports Mounting Switch ■ Up to 8000 supported ■ Up to 200 static entries Supported on all ports Supported on all ports Store and Forward Half and full duplex on the Switch 3250). Summary of Hardware Features Table 3 summarizes the hardware features that are combination ports. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3226 AND SWITCH 3250 About the Switch The Switch is...
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... duplex modes are negotiated. For information on the Switch 3250). SFP Ports The two SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) ports support fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX) and long-wave (LX) SFP Transceivers in any combination. The only state for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by the media type, only the flow control is auto-negotiation enabled. If you can manually set these ports is negotiated with the link partner. Alternatively, you disable auto...
... duplex modes are negotiated. For information on the Switch 3250). SFP Ports The two SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) ports support fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX) and long-wave (LX) SFP Transceivers in any combination. The only state for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by the media type, only the flow control is auto-negotiation enabled. If you can manually set these ports is negotiated with the link partner. Alternatively, you disable auto...
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... upgraded. The console port uses a standard null modem cable and is present. Green flashing There is 10/100 Mbps activity on the port. Module Active LEDs Green The SFP Module is present. Power / Self Test LED Green The Switch is powered-up or the Switch software is disabled or the port has Green flashing failed its loopback test. The corresponding 10/100/1000 port can be used. Combo Port Status LEDs Green A 1000 Mbps link is present and has a link. Yellow to auto-baud, 8 data...
... upgraded. The console port uses a standard null modem cable and is present. Green flashing There is 10/100 Mbps activity on the port. Module Active LEDs Green The SFP Module is present. Power / Self Test LED Green The Switch is powered-up or the Switch software is disabled or the port has Green flashing failed its loopback test. The corresponding 10/100/1000 port can be used. Combo Port Status LEDs Green A 1000 Mbps link is present and has a link. Yellow to auto-baud, 8 data...
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... the Web interface or by entering system control initialize in the Command Line Interface, the following settings are auto-negotiated Flow Control ■ Disabled in half duplex 10/100 ports ■ Auto-negotiated in full duplex 10/100 ports ■ Disabled for all other traffic. Port Security Disabled per port If you to connect to the untagged Default VLAN (VLAN 1) with IEEE Std 802.1Q-1998 learning operational Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) Disabled per port Multicast Filtering IGMP Filtering enabled Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled Spanning Tree Fast Start...
... the Web interface or by entering system control initialize in the Command Line Interface, the following settings are auto-negotiated Flow Control ■ Disabled in half duplex 10/100 ports ■ Auto-negotiated in full duplex 10/100 ports ■ Disabled for all other traffic. Port Security Disabled per port If you to connect to the untagged Default VLAN (VLAN 1) with IEEE Std 802.1Q-1998 learning operational Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) Disabled per port Multicast Filtering IGMP Filtering enabled Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled Spanning Tree Fast Start...
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... to change and monitor the way it will work straight away (plug-and-play). However, to make full use of accessing the management software to improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore the overall performance of Managing a Switch ■ Setting Up Command Line Interface Management ■ Setting Up Web Interface Management ■ Setting Up SNMP Management ■ Default Users and Passwords It covers the following topics: ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring IP Information ■ Viewing Automatically Configured...
... to change and monitor the way it will work straight away (plug-and-play). However, to make full use of accessing the management software to improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore the overall performance of Managing a Switch ■ Setting Up Command Line Interface Management ■ Setting Up Web Interface Management ■ Setting Up SNMP Management ■ Default Users and Passwords It covers the following topics: ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring IP Information ■ Viewing Automatically Configured...
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... Command Line Interface SNMP See page 43 Connect via Telnet. 30 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview This section gives an overview of management Figure 7 Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow diagram Power Up the Switch. See page 36 Connect to get your Switch? In brief, you want to view the automatically configured IP information? Detailed procedural steps are contained in Figure 7. How do to the console port and use the Command Line Interface...
... Command Line Interface SNMP See page 43 Connect via Telnet. 30 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview This section gives an overview of management Figure 7 Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow diagram Power Up the Switch. See page 36 Connect to get your Switch? In brief, you want to view the automatically configured IP information? Detailed procedural steps are contained in Figure 7. How do to the console port and use the Command Line Interface...
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... manage. You should use one of the IP address changing. Most DHCP servers It may take up . Setting Up Overview 31 CAUTION: To protect your Switch from a DHCP server on the network. Automatic IP Configuration By default the Switch tries to 5 minutes for your Switch, work through the "Manually Configuring IP Information" section on page 33. If you do not have a DHCP server on your network, or ■ you want to remove...
... manage. You should use one of the IP address changing. Most DHCP servers It may take up . Setting Up Overview 31 CAUTION: To protect your Switch from a DHCP server on the network. Automatic IP Configuration By default the Switch tries to 5 minutes for your Switch, work through the "Manually Configuring IP Information" section on page 33. If you do not have a DHCP server on your network, or ■ you want to remove...
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... console port - You can then manually enter IP information using a console cable to the Console Port To set up your Switch manually you to the console port, rather than a remote one via the console port directly. ■ Documentation supplied with IP information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting to the console port of the Switch. You can do this example describes a local connection to communicate with terminal emulation software installed, such as Microsoft Hyperterminal. Connect a workstation using the command line interface (CLI...
... console port - You can then manually enter IP information using a console cable to the Console Port To set up your Switch manually you to the console port, rather than a remote one via the console port directly. ■ Documentation supplied with IP information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting to the console port of the Switch. You can do this example describes a local connection to communicate with terminal emulation software installed, such as Microsoft Hyperterminal. Connect a workstation using the command line interface (CLI...
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...; no hardware flow control Refer to the console port using the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as a COM port) on the console port of the Switch. Setting Up the Switch with IP Information You are now ready to manually set to match the default settings for the Switch, which you have connected the cable. 34 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for...
...; no hardware flow control Refer to the console port using the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as a COM port) on the console port of the Switch. Setting Up the Switch with IP Information You are now ready to manually set to match the default settings for the Switch, which you have connected the cable. 34 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for...
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Using 3Com Network You can use the command line interface via a modem.) Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with the Switch via the console port directly, or through a connection to the console port. (This example describes a local connection to the console port, rather than a remote one via the console port to manage the Switch, you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. Connecting to the Console Port Alternatively, you can begin to manage the Switch. You can then view the IP...
Using 3Com Network You can use the command line interface via a modem.) Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with the Switch via the console port directly, or through a connection to the console port. (This example describes a local connection to the console port, rather than a remote one via the console port to manage the Switch, you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. Connecting to the Console Port Alternatively, you can begin to manage the Switch. You can then view the IP...
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... hardware flow control Refer to the network. c Connect the other end of the cable to one of the Switch. The settings should be set to match the default settings for more information. if you have connected the cable. Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 37 ■ Documentation supplied with RJ-45 connectors to connect your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to the male connector on page 59. ■ A Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with...
... hardware flow control Refer to the network. c Connect the other end of the cable to one of the Switch. The settings should be set to match the default settings for more information. if you have connected the cable. Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 37 ■ Documentation supplied with RJ-45 connectors to connect your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to the male connector on page 59. ■ A Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with...
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.... Administer physical interfaces protocol - As soon as a network connection is displayed as the Switch detects a connection to its console port. Figure 11 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com SuperStack 3 Switch 3226 bridge - Administer system features gettingStarted - Administer protocols security - A summary of the command line interface is made the Switch begins the automatic IP configuration process. The initial set up of your Switch to the network using the command line interface. 1 Connect your Switch is now...
.... Administer physical interfaces protocol - As soon as a network connection is displayed as the Switch detects a connection to its console port. Figure 11 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com SuperStack 3 Switch 3226 bridge - Administer system features gettingStarted - Administer protocols security - A summary of the command line interface is made the Switch begins the automatic IP configuration process. The initial set up of your Switch to the network using the command line interface. 1 Connect your Switch is now...
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...Management the Switch using a Web browser remotely over an IP network (see Figure 14). Figure 12 CLI management via the console port Workstation (with terminal emulation software installed) Switch Standard Null Modem Cable Console Port Connection Figure 13 CLI management over the network (see Figure 13). Methods of Managing a Switch 39 If you do not intend to use one of the following methods: ■ Command line interface management ■ Web interface management ■ SNMP management Command Line Each Switch has a command line interface (CLI) that allow you to Interface manage...
...Management the Switch using a Web browser remotely over an IP network (see Figure 14). Figure 12 CLI management via the console port Workstation (with terminal emulation software installed) Switch Standard Null Modem Cable Console Port Connection Figure 13 CLI management over the network (see Figure 13). Methods of Managing a Switch 39 If you do not intend to use one of the following methods: ■ Command line interface management ■ Web interface management ■ SNMP management Command Line Each Switch has a command line interface (CLI) that allow you to Interface manage...
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Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 41 CLI Management over To manage a Switch using the command line interface over a network the Network using Telnet: 1 Ensure you have already set up . 4 To open a Telnet session via third party software you will need to enter the IP address in Figure 9 on page 30. 2 Check that software. 5 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as described in the following format: ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx...
Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 41 CLI Management over To manage a Switch using the command line interface over a network the Network using Telnet: 1 Ensure you have already set up . 4 To open a Telnet session via third party software you will need to enter the IP address in Figure 9 on page 30. 2 Check that software. 5 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as described in the following format: ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx...
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... have changed your management workstation. Pre-requisites ■ Ensure you can check this by default. These features are enabled on your browser settings. Web Management To manage a Switch using a Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with IP information as described in "Setting Up Overview" on your IP information has been entered correctly and the Switch is powered up web interface management over an IP network: Over the Network 1 Check that the Switch is installed. 2 Check you...
... have changed your management workstation. Pre-requisites ■ Ensure you can check this by default. These features are enabled on your browser settings. Web Management To manage a Switch using a Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with IP information as described in "Setting Up Overview" on your IP information has been entered correctly and the Switch is powered up web interface management over an IP network: Over the Network 1 Check that the Switch is installed. 2 Check you...
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... access. To manage your Switch using an SNMP network management application, you use the 3Com Network Supervisor application that is connected to the Switch using a port in VLAN 1 (the Default VLAN). The Switch has two default user names, and each user name has a different password and level of the "Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" for more information. Setting Up SNMP Management Any network management application running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) can do this using the web interface or the command line interface, or to change the default passwords...
... access. To manage your Switch using an SNMP network management application, you use the 3Com Network Supervisor application that is connected to the Switch using a port in VLAN 1 (the Default VLAN). The Switch has two default user names, and each user name has a different password and level of the "Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" for more information. Setting Up SNMP Management Any network management application running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) can do this using the web interface or the command line interface, or to change the default passwords...
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... parameters (no password) to login and carry out initial Switch setup. Changing Default Passwords You can view all manageable password) parameters Use the admin default user name (no security - the user can change the two default passwords as soon as possible, even if you do not intend to the "Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the web interface. For more information about default users and passwords, refer to actively manage your Switch Table 9 Default Users User Name monitor admin Default Password Access Level monitor monitor - 44 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR...
... parameters (no password) to login and carry out initial Switch setup. Changing Default Passwords You can view all manageable password) parameters Use the admin default user name (no security - the user can change the two default passwords as soon as possible, even if you do not intend to the "Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the web interface. For more information about default users and passwords, refer to actively manage your Switch Table 9 Default Users User Name monitor admin Default Password Access Level monitor monitor - 44 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR...
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... SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT http://www.3com.com/prodforms/software/connection_assistan t/ca_thankyou.html Access Software Downloads Software Updates are the software releases that follow the software version included with the product. Contact Us 3Com offers telephone, e-mail and internet access to 3Com for repair, you contact 3Com for a user name and password. Products sent to apply for assistance, please have the following information ready: ■ Product model name, part number, and serial number ■ A list...
... SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT http://www.3com.com/prodforms/software/connection_assistan t/ca_thankyou.html Access Software Downloads Software Updates are the software releases that follow the software version included with the product. Contact Us 3Com offers telephone, e-mail and internet access to 3Com for repair, you contact 3Com for a user name and password. Products sent to apply for assistance, please have the following information ready: ■ Product model name, part number, and serial number ■ A list...
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INDEX Numbers 3C number 22 A access levels of default users 43 automatic setup 36 3Com Network Supervisor 36 console port 36 B browsers choosing 42 C cable choosing the correct 24 pin-outs 59 CD-ROM 9 command line interface management 39 console port 15, 16 conventions notice icons, About This Guide 8 text, About This Guide 8 cross-over configuration 24 D default settings 17 users 43 E Ethernet address of the Switch 22 F factory defaults 17 INDEX 67 H hardware features 12 I installing the Switch 19 prerequisites 20...
INDEX Numbers 3C number 22 A access levels of default users 43 automatic setup 36 3Com Network Supervisor 36 console port 36 B browsers choosing 42 C cable choosing the correct 24 pin-outs 59 CD-ROM 9 command line interface management 39 console port 15, 16 conventions notice icons, About This Guide 8 text, About This Guide 8 cross-over configuration 24 D default settings 17 users 43 E Ethernet address of the Switch 22 F factory defaults 17 INDEX 67 H hardware features 12 I installing the Switch 19 prerequisites 20...
