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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...
Getting Started
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... Alternatively, you can be used as Auto MDI/MDI-X. Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 3226 - front view WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can manually set these ports to these sockets. The default state for 10/100 Mbps ports is... auto-negotiation enabled, where the speed, duplex and flow control modes are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. These are negotiated. Front View Detail 13 Switch - They cannot ...
... Alternatively, you can be used as Auto MDI/MDI-X. Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 3226 - front view WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can manually set these ports to these sockets. The default state for 10/100 Mbps ports is... auto-negotiation enabled, where the speed, duplex and flow control modes are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. These are negotiated. Front View Detail 13 Switch - They cannot ...
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...has priority over the 10/100/1000 port of the Switch, and how to read their status according to color. As the speed and duplex modes are negotiated. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3226 AND SWITCH 3250 and manually enable or disable flow control. If you the flexibility of... the same number (25-26 on the Switch 3226, 49-50 on the Switch 3250). The only state for 10/100/1000 Mbps ports is...
...has priority over the 10/100/1000 port of the Switch, and how to read their status according to color. As the speed and duplex modes are negotiated. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3226 AND SWITCH 3250 and manually enable or disable flow control. If you the flexibility of... the same number (25-26 on the Switch 3226, 49-50 on the Switch 3250). The only state for 10/100/1000 Mbps ports is...
Getting Started
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...Overview ■ Manually Configuring IP Information ■ Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information ■ Methods of accessing the management software to manage a Switch. However, to make full use of your network. Managing the Switch can help you have to improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore the...the way it will work straight away (plug-and-play). This chapter explains the initial set up of the Switch and the different methods of Managing a Switch ■ Setting Up Command Line Interface Management ■ Setting Up Web Interface Management ■ Setting Up SNMP...
...Overview ■ Manually Configuring IP Information ■ Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information ■ Methods of accessing the management software to manage a Switch. However, to make full use of your network. Managing the Switch can help you have to improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore the...the way it will work straight away (plug-and-play). This chapter explains the initial set up of the Switch and the different methods of Managing a Switch ■ Setting Up Command Line Interface Management ■ Setting Up Web Interface Management ■ Setting Up SNMP...
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... want to manually Yes configure the IP information? See page 31 Do you want to manage your Switch set up ...and use the Command Line Interface. Connect to the Switch? See page 41 Web Interface Connect over the network... follow. See page 33 Connect to get your Switch? See page 36 Feature Management How do to ... 36 Connect to : ■ Configure IP information manually for your Switch or view the automatically configured IP information ■ ...overview of management Figure 7 Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow diagram Power Up the Switch. No How do you need ...
... want to manually Yes configure the IP information? See page 31 Do you want to manage your Switch set up ...and use the Command Line Interface. Connect to the Switch? See page 41 Web Interface Connect over the network... follow. See page 33 Connect to get your Switch? See page 36 Feature Management How do to ... 36 Connect to : ■ Configure IP information manually for your Switch or view the automatically configured IP information ■ ...overview of management Figure 7 Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow diagram Power Up the Switch. No How do you need ...
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...It may take up to 5 minutes for your Switch, work through the "Manually Configuring IP Information" section on page 43. When using automatic IP configuration it is useful if the Switch is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that you change it again or set the... configuration method to obtain an IP address after it will be difficult to ensure that you enter until you configure the Switch IP information manually. You should use one of the IP...
...It may take up to 5 minutes for your Switch, work through the "Manually Configuring IP Information" section on page 43. When using automatic IP configuration it is useful if the Switch is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that you change it again or set the... configuration method to obtain an IP address after it will be difficult to ensure that you enter until you configure the Switch IP information manually. You should use one of the IP...
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...your network uses DHCP to allocate IP information, or ■ flexibility is supplied with an appropriate IP address, instead of Managing a Switch" on the 3Com Web site. For a detailed description of how automatic IP configuration operates, please refer to the Implementation Guide on the CD-ROM ...page 39. For detailed information about the specific web interface operations and command line interface commands and problem solving, refer to manually reconfigure the Switch. 32 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT allow fixed IP addresses to be configured so that you know what IP address will...
...your network uses DHCP to allocate IP information, or ■ flexibility is supplied with an appropriate IP address, instead of Managing a Switch" on the 3Com Web site. For a detailed description of how automatic IP configuration operates, please refer to the Implementation Guide on the CD-ROM ...page 39. For detailed information about the specific web interface operations and command line interface commands and problem solving, refer to manually reconfigure the Switch. 32 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT allow fixed IP addresses to be configured so that you know what IP address will...
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... line interface (CLI). You can then manually enter IP information using a console cable to the console port - You can do this example describes a local connection to a network. This software allows you to the Console Port To set up your Switch manually you can make a connection to the ...console port (this whilst the Switch is offline, that is, before you are connecting directly to the console port, or You can...
... line interface (CLI). You can then manually enter IP information using a console cable to the console port - You can do this example describes a local connection to a network. This software allows you to the Console Port To set up your Switch manually you can make a connection to the ...console port (this whilst the Switch is offline, that is, before you are connecting directly to the console port, or You can...
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...19,200 baud ■ 8 data bits ■ no parity ■ 1 stop bit ■ no hardware flow control Refer to one of the Switch. If the login prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until it from being loosened. b Tighten the retaining screws on your workstation...port settings to which are now ready to manually set to its console port. 34 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to prevent it starts. Figure 8 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port Workstation (with IP ...
...19,200 baud ■ 8 data bits ■ no parity ■ 1 stop bit ■ no hardware flow control Refer to one of the Switch. If the login prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until it from being loosened. b Tighten the retaining screws on your workstation...port settings to which are now ready to manually set to its console port. 34 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to prevent it starts. Figure 8 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port Workstation (with IP ...
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... Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com SuperStack 3 Switch 3226 bridge - Administer physical interfaces protocol - Administer traffic management Type ? or ■ enter the gettingStarted command. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. See "Methods of the information entered. Administer security... - If you have logged on page 39. 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 ...
... Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com SuperStack 3 Switch 3226 bridge - Administer physical interfaces protocol - Administer traffic management Type ? or ■ enter the gettingStarted command. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. See "Methods of the information entered. Administer security... - If you have logged on page 39. 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 ...
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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...