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Rack-mounting 21 Placing Units On Top of Each Other 23 The Power-up Sequence 23 Powering-up the Switch 23 Checking for Correct Operation of LEDs 23 Connecting a Redundant Power System 24 Choosing the Correct Cables 24 SFP Operation 25 Approved SFP ...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...
Rack-mounting 21 Placing Units On Top of Each Other 23 The Power-up Sequence 23 Powering-up the Switch 23 Checking for Correct Operation of LEDs 23 Connecting a Redundant Power System 24 Choosing the Correct Cables 24 SFP Operation 25 Approved SFP ...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...
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...duplex, 10BASE-T full duplex, 100BASE-TX half duplex, 100BASE-TX full duplex These are negotiated. Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 3226 - Front View Detail 13 Switch - Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to these ports to a traditional PBX or ...public telephone network. front view WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can manually set...
...duplex, 10BASE-T full duplex, 100BASE-TX half duplex, 100BASE-TX full duplex These are negotiated. Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 3226 - Front View Detail 13 Switch - Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to these ports to a traditional PBX or ...public telephone network. front view WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can manually set...
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... has priority over the 10/100/1000 port of the same number (25-26 on the Switch 3226, 49-50 on the front of the same number (25-26 on the Switch 3226, 49-50 on the Switch 3250). When an SFP module is 100 m (328 ft) over Category 5 twisted pair ... Ports The Switch has two auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/100BASE-T ports configured as Auto MDI/MDI-X. The corresponding 10/100/1000 port is disabled when an SFP module is present. LEDs Table 4 lists LEDs visible on the Switch 3250). 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3226 AND SWITCH 3250 and manually enable or ...
... has priority over the 10/100/1000 port of the same number (25-26 on the Switch 3226, 49-50 on the front of the same number (25-26 on the Switch 3226, 49-50 on the Switch 3250). When an SFP module is 100 m (328 ft) over Category 5 twisted pair ... Ports The Switch has two auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/100BASE-T ports configured as Auto MDI/MDI-X. The corresponding 10/100/1000 port is disabled when an SFP module is present. LEDs Table 4 lists LEDs visible on the Switch 3250). 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3226 AND SWITCH 3250 and manually enable or ...
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... access the management software that is known as managing the Switch. Managing the Switch can install it and it works, you to manage a Switch. It covers the following topics: ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring IP Information ■ Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information ...■ Methods of the features offered by the Switch, and to change and monitor the way ...
... access the management software that is known as managing the Switch. Managing the Switch can install it and it works, you to manage a Switch. It covers the following topics: ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring IP Information ■ Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information ...■ Methods of the features offered by the Switch, and to change and monitor the way ...
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... is summarized in the sections that follow. See page 40 Connect over the network. How do you want to manage your Switch? See page 33 Use 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). See page 36 Connect to a front network port and use the Web Interface or Command Line Interface.... 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview This section gives an overview of what you need to: ■ Configure IP information manually for your Switch or view the automatically configured IP information ■ Prepare for management when it is in its default state. The whole setup process is...
... is summarized in the sections that follow. See page 40 Connect over the network. How do you want to manage your Switch? See page 33 Use 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). See page 36 Connect to a front network port and use the Web Interface or Command Line Interface.... 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview This section gives an overview of what you need to: ■ Configure IP information manually for your Switch or view the automatically configured IP information ■ Prepare for management when it is in its default state. The whole setup process is...
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... of the following methods to allocate IP information to your Switch (essential if you wish to Automatic. It tries to ensure that the Switch is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that you enter until you change all default passwords ...again or set the configuration method to manage your Switch across the network). Automatic IP Configuration By default the Switch tries to manually enter IP information for your Switch to actively manage your Switch. Manual IP Configuration You can use the Manual IP configuration method if: ■ you do...
... of the following methods to allocate IP information to your Switch (essential if you wish to Automatic. It tries to ensure that the Switch is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that you enter until you change all default passwords ...again or set the configuration method to manage your Switch across the network). Automatic IP Configuration By default the Switch tries to manually enter IP information for your Switch to actively manage your Switch. Manual IP Configuration You can use the Manual IP configuration method if: ■ you do...
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...the automatically allocated IP information before you can begin management. If the Switch is supplied with an appropriate IP address, instead of you having to manually reconfigure the Switch. For a detailed description of Managing a Switch" on page 39. Work through the "Viewing Automatically Configured IP ...automatic IP configuration operates, please refer to the Implementation Guide on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch or on the 3Com Web site. Preparing for Once your Switch's initial set up your network uses DHCP to allocate IP information, or ■ flexibility is ...
...the automatically allocated IP information before you can begin management. If the Switch is supplied with an appropriate IP address, instead of you having to manually reconfigure the Switch. For a detailed description of Managing a Switch" on page 39. Work through the "Viewing Automatically Configured IP ...automatic IP configuration operates, please refer to the Implementation Guide on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch or on the 3Com Web site. Preparing for Once your Switch's initial set up your network uses DHCP to allocate IP information, or ■ flexibility is ...
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... console port - Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with the terminal emulation software. ■ A suitable cable: ■ A standard null modem cable - Manually Configuring IP Information 33 Manually Configuring IP Information You can manually configure the Switch IP information in Appendix B on page 59. ■ You need to have the following way: ■ Connecting to the console...
... console port - Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with the terminal emulation software. ■ A suitable cable: ■ A standard null modem cable - Manually Configuring IP Information 33 Manually Configuring IP Information You can manually configure the Switch IP information in Appendix B on page 59. ■ You need to have the following way: ■ Connecting to the console...
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... prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until it from being loosened. 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. The settings should be set up the... Switch with terminal emulation software installed) Switch Standard Null Modem Cable Console Port Connection To connect the cable: a Attach...
... prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until it from being loosened. 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. The settings should be set up the... Switch with terminal emulation software installed) Switch Standard Null Modem Cable Console Port Connection To connect the cable: a Attach...
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...manual. Manually Configuring IP Information 35 If you have not logged onto the Switch before, you will then be prompted to enter a new password. 3Com recommends that you change passwords, and then given the option to carry out advanced configuration. Figure 9 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com SuperStack 3 Switch 3226...Administer security system - At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. The initial set up of the command line interface is ready for the Switch. Administer system features gettingStarted - or ■ enter the ...
...manual. Manually Configuring IP Information 35 If you have not logged onto the Switch before, you will then be prompted to enter a new password. 3Com recommends that you change passwords, and then given the option to carry out advanced configuration. Figure 9 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com SuperStack 3 Switch 3226...Administer security system - At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. The initial set up of the command line interface is ready for the Switch. Administer system features gettingStarted - or ■ enter the ...
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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 ... IP addressing registered 49 IP configuration 31 L LEDs 14 logging in as a default user 43 M MAC address of the Switch 22 management methods 39 preparing for 32 setting up 29, 30 manual setup console port 33 MDI configuration 24 MDIX configuration 24 P passwords of default users 43 pin assignments null modem cable...
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 ... IP addressing registered 49 IP configuration 31 L LEDs 14 logging in as a default user 43 M MAC address of the Switch 22 management methods 39 preparing for 32 setting up 29, 30 manual setup console port 33 MDI configuration 24 MDIX configuration 24 P passwords of default users 43 pin assignments null modem cable...