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...such is a trademark of Sun Microsystems. All other countries. 3Com, SuperStack, and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of the respective companies with a low heavy-metal content. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered trademarks of the Institute of Microsoft ...operations. Technical data is provided with the product as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this product is completely chlorine-free. UNIX is environmentally-friendly, and the...
...such is a trademark of Sun Microsystems. All other countries. 3Com, SuperStack, and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of the respective companies with a low heavy-metal content. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered trademarks of the Institute of Microsoft ...operations. Technical data is provided with the product as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this product is completely chlorine-free. UNIX is environmentally-friendly, and the...
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... Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 9 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3226 AND SWITCH 3250 About the Switch 12 Summary of Hardware Features 12 Switch - Rear View Detail 16 Power Socket 16 Redundant Power System Socket 16 Console Port (Switch 3250) 16 Default Settings 17 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents 20 Choosing a Suitable Site 20 Front View Detail...
... Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 9 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3226 AND SWITCH 3250 About the Switch 12 Summary of Hardware Features 12 Switch - Rear View Detail 16 Power Socket 16 Redundant Power System Socket 16 Console Port (Switch 3250) 16 Default Settings 17 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents 20 Choosing a Suitable Site 20 Front View Detail...
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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 ... 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 40 Setting Up Command Line Interface ...
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 ... 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 40 Setting Up Command Line Interface ...
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...é Importante 54 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 56 B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 59 PC-AT Serial Cable 59 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 60 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SuperStack 3 Switch 3226 and Switch 3250 61 D OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 63 Purchase Value-Added Services 63 Troubleshoot Online 63 Access Software...
...é Importante 54 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 56 B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 59 PC-AT Serial Cable 59 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 60 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SuperStack 3 Switch 3226 and Switch 3250 61 D OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 63 Purchase Value-Added Services 63 Troubleshoot Online 63 Access Software...
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... Your CD-ROM The CD-ROM also contains the following switches in their default state. ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 3226 (3CR17500-91) ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 3250 (3CR17501-91) All procedures described in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on page 9 for details. ■ 3Com Network Supervisor - Where a procedure or description applies to -use...
... Your CD-ROM The CD-ROM also contains the following switches in their default state. ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 3226 (3CR17500-91) ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 3250 (3CR17501-91) All procedures described in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on page 9 for details. ■ 3Com Network Supervisor - Where a procedure or description applies to -use...
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Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that describes important features or instructions Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device Warning Information that you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in angle brackets. Example: To change your password, use the following command: The words "enter" and "type" Keyboard key names bridge port detail When you see the word "enter" in bold. The word "command" means that alerts you to : ■ Emphasize a ...
Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that describes important features or instructions Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device Warning Information that you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in angle brackets. Example: To change your password, use the following command: The words "enter" and "type" Keyboard key names bridge port detail When you see the word "enter" in bold. The word "command" means that alerts you to : ■ Emphasize a ...
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..., you may find useful, such as: ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. If the online documentation is supplied in HTML format on the features supported by the Switch. ■ a summary of the Web interface and command line interface commands for the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide This guide provides detailed information about...
..., you may find useful, such as: ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. If the online documentation is supplied in HTML format on the features supported by the Switch. ■ a summary of the Web interface and command line interface commands for the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide This guide provides detailed information about...
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...3Com recommends that we can only respond to comments and questions about this e-mail address. Questions related to technical support or sales should be directed in the Docs/reference directory on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: ■ Superstack® 3 Switch 3226 and Switch.... They will help make our documentation more useful to your network supplier. Please e-mail comments about 3Com product documentation at : pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ■ Document part number...
...3Com recommends that we can only respond to comments and questions about this e-mail address. Questions related to technical support or sales should be directed in the Docs/reference directory on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: ■ Superstack® 3 Switch 3226 and Switch.... They will help make our documentation more useful to your network supplier. Please e-mail comments about 3Com product documentation at : pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ■ Document part number...
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Front View Detail ■ Switch - 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3226 AND SWITCH 3250 This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 3226 and Switch 3250 and how they can be used in your network. It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch ■ Switch - Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings
Front View Detail ■ Switch - 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3226 AND SWITCH 3250 This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 3226 and Switch 3250 and how they can be used in your network. It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch ■ Switch - Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings
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...-TX / 1000BASE-T ports Connects to SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071B) with Type 3 Module (3C16075) 2 auto-negotiating SFP ports 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3226 AND SWITCH 3250 About the Switch The Switch is inserted it has priority over the... 10/100/1000 port of the same number (25-26 on the Switch 3226, 49-50 on all ports Store and Forward Half...
...-TX / 1000BASE-T ports Connects to SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071B) with Type 3 Module (3C16075) 2 auto-negotiating SFP ports 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3226 AND SWITCH 3250 About the Switch The Switch is inserted it has priority over the... 10/100/1000 port of the same number (25-26 on the Switch 3226, 49-50 on all ports Store and Forward Half...
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Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 3226 - These are negotiated. Switch - front view Figure 2 Switch 3250 - Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can manually set these data sockets. 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch has 24 or 48 auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE...to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. Alternatively, you can be used as Auto MDI/MDI-X. Front View Detail 13 Switch - They cannot be connected to these ports to these sockets. These ports automatically provide the appropriate connection. The default state ...
Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 3226 - These are negotiated. Switch - front view Figure 2 Switch 3250 - Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can manually set these data sockets. 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch has 24 or 48 auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE...to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. Alternatively, you can be used as Auto MDI/MDI-X. Front View Detail 13 Switch - They cannot be connected to these ports to these sockets. These ports automatically provide the appropriate connection. The default state ...
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... module is 100 m (328 ft) over the 10/100/1000 port of the same number (25-26 on the Switch 3226, 49-50 on the front of the Switch, and how to read their status according to create a high capacity aggregated link between two workgroups. When an SFP module... problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by the media type, only the flow control is auto-negotiation enabled. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3226 AND SWITCH 3250 and manually enable or disable flow control. The maximum segment length is inserted it has priority over Category 5 twisted pair cable. For ...
... module is 100 m (328 ft) over the 10/100/1000 port of the same number (25-26 on the Switch 3226, 49-50 on the front of the Switch, and how to read their status according to create a high capacity aggregated link between two workgroups. When an SFP module... problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by the media type, only the flow control is auto-negotiation enabled. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3226 AND SWITCH 3250 and manually enable or disable flow control. The maximum segment length is inserted it has priority over Category 5 twisted pair cable. For ...
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...1000 Mbps activity on the port. Yellow The Switch is reporting a fault. (see Chapter 4, "Problem Solving") Off The Switch is not receiving power or there is present...link is present. Power / Self Test LED Green The Switch is powered-up or the Switch software is 10/100 Mbps activity on the port. ...Port Status LEDs Green A 1000 Mbps link is present. Green flashing The Switch is set to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of...a standard null modem cable and is starting up and operating normally. Switch - Green flashing There is present. Off No link is 100 Mbps activity...
...1000 Mbps activity on the port. Yellow The Switch is reporting a fault. (see Chapter 4, "Problem Solving") Off The Switch is not receiving power or there is present...link is present. Power / Self Test LED Green The Switch is powered-up or the Switch software is 10/100 Mbps activity on the port. ...Port Status LEDs Green A 1000 Mbps link is present. Green flashing The Switch is set to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of...a standard null modem cable and is starting up and operating normally. Switch - Green flashing There is present. Off No link is 100 Mbps activity...
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Rear View Detail Figure 3 Switch 3226 - See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 24. rear view Power Socket Console 19200,8,1,N Redundant Power System Socket Figure 4 Switch 3250 - Console Port (Switch 3250) The console port allows you can use this socket System Socket to connect the Switch to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity ...you to any supply voltage in the range 100-240 VAC. The console port uses a standard null modem cable and is set to a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3226 AND SWITCH 3250 Switch -
Rear View Detail Figure 3 Switch 3226 - See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 24. rear view Power Socket Console 19200,8,1,N Redundant Power System Socket Figure 4 Switch 3250 - Console Port (Switch 3250) The console port allows you can use this socket System Socket to connect the Switch to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity ...you to any supply voltage in the range 100-240 VAC. The console port uses a standard null modem cable and is set to a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3226 AND SWITCH 3250 Switch -
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...Default VLAN (VLAN 1) with IEEE Std 802.1Q-1998 learning operational Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) Disabled per port If you initialize a Switch unit by selecting System > Control > Initialize in the Web interface or by DHCP client Port Status Enabled Port Speed All ports are auto-...Mode All ports are retained to allow you to connect to "best effort" for all other traffic. All ports set to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Gateway Port Security Disabled per port Multicast Filtering IGMP Filtering enabled Rapid Spanning ...
...Default VLAN (VLAN 1) with IEEE Std 802.1Q-1998 learning operational Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) Disabled per port If you initialize a Switch unit by selecting System > Control > Initialize in the Web interface or by DHCP client Port Status Enabled Port Speed All ports are auto-...Mode All ports are retained to allow you to connect to "best effort" for all other traffic. All ports set to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Gateway Port Security Disabled per port Multicast Filtering IGMP Filtering enabled Rapid Spanning ...
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..., die in Anhang A (Appendix A) in Appendix A of Each Other ■ The Power-up the Switch. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you need to install and set up Sequence WARNING: Safety Information. AVERTISSEMENT...; Choosing a Suitable Site ■ Rack-mounting ■ Placing Units On Top of this guide. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui se trouvent dans l'Appendice ...
..., die in Anhang A (Appendix A) in Appendix A of Each Other ■ The Power-up the Switch. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you need to install and set up Sequence WARNING: Safety Information. AVERTISSEMENT...; Choosing a Suitable Site ■ Rack-mounting ■ Placing Units On Top of this guide. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui se trouvent dans l'Appendice ...
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... ■ Power Cord ■ 2 x Mounting brackets ■ 4 x Screws ■ 4 x Rubber feet Choosing a Suitable Site The Switch is supplied with the Switch. A rack-mounting kit containing two mounting brackets is suited for other Hubs and Switches. CAUTION: Ensure that you provide a minimum of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. Alternatively, the...
... ■ Power Cord ■ 2 x Mounting brackets ■ 4 x Screws ■ 4 x Rubber feet Choosing a Suitable Site The Switch is supplied with the Switch. A rack-mounting kit containing two mounting brackets is suited for other Hubs and Switches. CAUTION: Ensure that you provide a minimum of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. Alternatively, the...
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... possible. ■ The unit is installed in a clean, air conditioned environment. ■ No more than eight Switch units are free-standing. ■ The Switch is situated away from sources of conductive (electrical) dust, for example air conditioning units and laser printers. Rack-mounting 21 ■ ...free from dust as shown in most standard 19-inch racks. CAUTION: Disconnect all self adhesive pads from the Switch before continuing. Rack-mounting The Switch is separate to that used by the Switch is 1U high and will fit in Figure 5. Remove all cables from the underside of the...
... possible. ■ The unit is installed in a clean, air conditioned environment. ■ No more than eight Switch units are free-standing. ■ The Switch is situated away from sources of conductive (electrical) dust, for example air conditioning units and laser printers. Rack-mounting 21 ■ ...free from dust as shown in most standard 19-inch racks. CAUTION: Disconnect all self adhesive pads from the Switch before continuing. Rack-mounting The Switch is separate to that used by the Switch is 1U high and will fit in Figure 5. Remove all cables from the underside of the...
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...unit information label shows the following: ■ The 3Com product name of the Switch ■ The 3Com 3C number of the Switch ■ The unique MAC address (Ethernet address) of the Switch ■ The serial number of the Switch. 5 Insert the Switch into the 19-inch rack and secure with a ... incorrect screws invalidates your warranty. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other side of the Switch You may need this information for fault reporting purposes. 22 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Figure 5 Fitting a bracket for rack-mounting 3 Insert the two screws and tighten with suitable screws...
...unit information label shows the following: ■ The 3Com product name of the Switch ■ The 3Com 3C number of the Switch ■ The unique MAC address (Ethernet address) of the Switch ■ The serial number of the Switch. 5 Insert the Switch into the 19-inch rack and secure with a ... incorrect screws invalidates your warranty. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other side of the Switch You may need this information for fault reporting purposes. 22 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Figure 5 Fitting a bracket for rack-mounting 3 Insert the two screws and tighten with suitable screws...