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Connecting a Redundant Power Supply (Switch 3848 only) 23 Choosing the Correct Cables 24 SFP Operation 25 Approved SFP Transceivers 25 Inserting an SFP... Information 32 Connecting to the Console Port 32 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 40 SNMP Management 40 Setting Up...4 PROBLEM SOLVING Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 46 Solving Hardware Problems 47 Solving Communication Problems 49 Solving Software Upgrade Problems 50
Connecting a Redundant Power Supply (Switch 3848 only) 23 Choosing the Correct Cables 24 SFP Operation 25 Approved SFP Transceivers 25 Inserting an SFP... Information 32 Connecting to the Console Port 32 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 40 SNMP Management 40 Setting Up...4 PROBLEM SOLVING Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 46 Solving Hardware Problems 47 Solving Communication Problems 49 Solving Software Upgrade Problems 50
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Japan 57 B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 59 PC-AT Serial Cable 60 Modem Cable 61 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 61 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 3812, Switch 3824, and Switch 3848 63 D OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 65 Purchase Value-Added Services 65 Troubleshoot Online 65 Access Software Downloads 66 Contact Us 66 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 66 INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES A SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information 52 L'information de Sécurité Importante 54 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 56 Power Cord Set -
Japan 57 B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 59 PC-AT Serial Cable 60 Modem Cable 61 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 61 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 3812, Switch 3824, and Switch 3848 63 D OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 65 Purchase Value-Added Services 65 Troubleshoot Online 65 Access Software Downloads 66 Contact Us 66 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 66 INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES A SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information 52 L'information de Sécurité Importante 54 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 56 Power Cord Set -
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... Conventions Convention Screen displays Syntax Commands The words "enter" and "type" Keyboard key names Words in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Warning Information that you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in italics Description This typeface represents information as shown and...
... Conventions Convention Screen displays Syntax Commands The words "enter" and "type" Keyboard key names Words in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Warning Information that you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in italics Description This typeface represents information as shown and...
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... line interface that accompanies the Switch. It is supplied on the CD-ROM that enable you may find useful: ■ Documentation accompanying the SFP Transceivers. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. Accessing Online Documentation... Switch. ■ a summary of software features supported by each Switch documentation set includes the following online documentation: ■ Switch Implementation Guide (PDF format). ■ Switch Management Interface Reference Guide (HTML format). ■ Other documentation relating to the Switch 3812, Switch 3824, or Switch ...
... line interface that accompanies the Switch. It is supplied on the CD-ROM that enable you may find useful: ■ Documentation accompanying the SFP Transceivers. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. Accessing Online Documentation... Switch. ■ a summary of software features supported by each Switch documentation set includes the following online documentation: ■ Switch Implementation Guide (PDF format). ■ Switch Management Interface Reference Guide (HTML format). ■ Other documentation relating to the Switch 3812, Switch 3824, or Switch ...
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... Switch 3812, Switch 3824, and Switch 3848 MAC Addresses Up to the "Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on all 10/100/1000 ports when running at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 About the Switch The Switch 3812, Switch 3824 and Switch 3848...Supported on the CD-ROM that are supported by the Switch 3812, Switch 3824, and Switch 3848. For information about using the software features of the same number (9-12 on the Switch 3812, 21-24 on the Switch 3824, and 45-48 on all ports Traffic Prioritization...
... Switch 3812, Switch 3824, and Switch 3848 MAC Addresses Up to the "Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on all 10/100/1000 ports when running at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 About the Switch The Switch 3812, Switch 3824 and Switch 3848...Supported on the CD-ROM that are supported by the Switch 3812, Switch 3824, and Switch 3848. For information about using the software features of the same number (9-12 on the Switch 3812, 21-24 on the Switch 3824, and 45-48 on all ports Traffic Prioritization...
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.... Green flashing The Switch is either downloading software or is powered-up and operating normally. Red The Switch has a fault with the Power Supply Unit. Self Test LED (Switch 3812 and Switch 3824) Green flashing There is present. rear view Rear View Detail Figure 4 Switch 3812 and Switch 3824 - 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 LED Color Indicates...
.... Green flashing The Switch is either downloading software or is powered-up and operating normally. Red The Switch has a fault with the Power Supply Unit. Self Test LED (Switch 3812 and Switch 3824) Green flashing There is present. rear view Rear View Detail Figure 4 Switch 3812 and Switch 3824 - 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 LED Color Indicates...
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... therefore the overall performance of your network. 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Your Switch can operate in its default state, that resides on the Switch. Managing the Switch can help you have to access the management software that is known as managing the Switch. It covers the following topics: ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring...
... therefore the overall performance of your network. 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Your Switch can operate in its default state, that resides on the Switch. Managing the Switch can help you have to access the management software that is known as managing the Switch. It covers the following topics: ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring...
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...a standard null modem cable (Switch 3848) as Microsoft Hyperterminal. if you are connecting to the console port using a standard null modem cable (Switch 3812 and Switch 3824) or an RJ-45 to the console port, or ■ A standard modem cable - This software allows you can find pin-...out diagrams for the cables in Figure 9 (Switch 3848 shown). Manually Configuring IP Information 33 Pre-...
...a standard null modem cable (Switch 3848) as Microsoft Hyperterminal. if you are connecting to the console port using a standard null modem cable (Switch 3812 and Switch 3824) or an RJ-45 to the console port, or ■ A standard modem cable - This software allows you can find pin-...out diagrams for the cables in Figure 9 (Switch 3848 shown). Manually Configuring IP Information 33 Pre-...
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...a COM port) on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed as the Switch detects a connection to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for the Switch, which you have connected the cable. If you have logged on your workstation. 2 Open your user ... example in Figure 10. 34 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT To connect the cable: a Switch 3812 and Switch 3824: Insert one of the serial ports (also known as your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are now ready to manually set to the DB9...
...a COM port) on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed as the Switch detects a connection to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for the Switch, which you have connected the cable. If you have logged on your workstation. 2 Open your user ... example in Figure 10. 34 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT To connect the cable: a Switch 3812 and Switch 3824: Insert one of the serial ports (also known as your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are now ready to manually set to the DB9...
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...9632; enter the gettingStarted command. The initial set up your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for the Switch. See "Methods of the information entered. The screen prompts...Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. If using the gettingStarted command you to manage the Switch, you can either: ■ enter the protocol ip basicConfig command. If you ... address for you to carry out advanced configuration. The screen displays a summary of Managing a Switch" on page 39. Manually Configuring IP Information 35 Figure 10 Example top-level command line interface...
...9632; enter the gettingStarted command. The initial set up your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for the Switch. See "Methods of the information entered. The screen prompts...Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. If using the gettingStarted command you to manage the Switch, you can either: ■ enter the protocol ip basicConfig command. If you ... address for you to carry out advanced configuration. The screen displays a summary of Managing a Switch" on page 39. Manually Configuring IP Information 35 Figure 10 Example top-level command line interface...
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... IP information that has been automatically allocated to the Switch. Using 3Com Network You can view the automatically configured IP information via a modem.) Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with the terminal emulation software. This software allows you can discover the IP information in two ways: ■ Using 3Com Network Supervisor - 36 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT...
... IP information that has been automatically allocated to the Switch. Using 3Com Network You can view the automatically configured IP information via a modem.) Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with the terminal emulation software. This software allows you can discover the IP information in two ways: ■ Using 3Com Network Supervisor - 36 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT...
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... directly to DB9 converter cable into the console port. Figure 11 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port Workstation (with RJ-45 connectors to connect your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to the network. The settings should be set to DB9 ...standard null modem cable as a COM port) on page 59. ■ A Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with terminal emulation software installed) Standard Null Modem Cable Switch Console Port Connection RJ-45 to DB9 Converter Cable To connect the cable: a Insert the RJ-45 end of the RJ-45 ...
... directly to DB9 converter cable into the console port. Figure 11 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port Workstation (with RJ-45 connectors to connect your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to the network. The settings should be set to DB9 ...standard null modem cable as a COM port) on page 59. ■ A Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with terminal emulation software installed) Standard Null Modem Cable Switch Console Port Connection RJ-45 to DB9 Converter Cable To connect the cable: a Insert the RJ-45 end of the RJ-45 ...
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... process usually completes within one minute. 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as your Switch to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. Make a note of the automatically allocated IP information is displayed. If you have logged... on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is made the Switch begins the automatic IP configuration ...
... process usually completes within one minute. 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as your Switch to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. Make a note of the automatically allocated IP information is displayed. If you have logged... on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is made the Switch begins the automatic IP configuration ...
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...remotely over the network (see Figure 14). Figure 13 CLI management via the console port Workstation (with terminal emulation software installed) Standard Null Modem Cable Switch Console Port Connection RJ-45 to "Setting Up Command Line Interface Management" on page 39. If you do not... intend to manage the Switch. Methods of Managing a Switch 39 The initial set up of Managing a Switch" on page 40. See "Methods of your Switch, you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. Methods of Managing a Switch Once you have completed the initial...
...remotely over the network (see Figure 14). Figure 13 CLI management via the console port Workstation (with terminal emulation software installed) Standard Null Modem Cable Switch Console Port Connection RJ-45 to "Setting Up Command Line Interface Management" on page 39. If you do not... intend to manage the Switch. Methods of Managing a Switch 39 The initial set up of Managing a Switch" on page 40. See "Methods of your Switch, you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. Methods of Managing a Switch Once you have completed the initial...
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... running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in Figure 16. For example, you can use the 3Com Network Supervisor software that is provided on the CD-ROM that allow you can manage a Switch using SNMP Switch Setting Up Command Line Interface Management Refer to "Setting Up Web Interface Management" on page 43.
... running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in Figure 16. For example, you can use the 3Com Network Supervisor software that is provided on the CD-ROM that allow you can manage a Switch using SNMP Switch Setting Up Command Line Interface Management Refer to "Setting Up Web Interface Management" on page 43.
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...up . 4 To open a Telnet session via the DOS prompt, enter the IP address of the Switch that software. 5 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your user name and press Return at... the IP address of the Switch) If opening a Telnet session via third party software you will need to enter the IP address in the format suitable for the Switch you wish to manage is now...Ensure you have connected your workstation to browse the World Wide Web. CLI Management over To manage a Switch using the command line interface over a network the Network using the command line interface via its console ...
...up . 4 To open a Telnet session via the DOS prompt, enter the IP address of the Switch that software. 5 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your user name and press Return at... the IP address of the Switch) If opening a Telnet session via third party software you will need to enter the IP address in the format suitable for the Switch you wish to manage is now...Ensure you have connected your workstation to browse the World Wide Web. CLI Management over To manage a Switch using the command line interface over a network the Network using the command line interface via its console ...
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...management for example, in VLAN 1. If you use the 3Com Network Supervisor application that is installed. 2 Check you can browse, the IP protocol is provided on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch. You can manage a Switch if: ■ The correct Management Information Bases (MIBs).... If you can communicate with the SNMP network management application software. Setting Up SNMP Management 43 Web Management To manage a Switch using a port on the management VLAN (VLAN 1 by default). You can use 3Com Network Supervisor it automatically loads the correct MIBs and necessary files...
...management for example, in VLAN 1. If you use the 3Com Network Supervisor application that is installed. 2 Check you can browse, the IP protocol is provided on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch. You can manage a Switch if: ■ The correct Management Information Bases (MIBs).... If you can communicate with the SNMP network management application software. Setting Up SNMP Management 43 Web Management To manage a Switch using a port on the management VLAN (VLAN 1 by default). You can use 3Com Network Supervisor it automatically loads the correct MIBs and necessary files...
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... Indicated by LEDs ■ Solving Hardware Problems ■ Solving Communication Problems ■ Solving Software Upgrade Problems If you may be included in the support section of the Switch Management Interface Reference Guide on the CD-ROM that is also an explanation of IP addressing.... 4 PROBLEM SOLVING This chapter helps you to diagnose and solve problems you experience a problem that accompanies your Switch. For Technical Support information...
... Indicated by LEDs ■ Solving Hardware Problems ■ Solving Communication Problems ■ Solving Software Upgrade Problems If you may be included in the support section of the Switch Management Interface Reference Guide on the CD-ROM that is also an explanation of IP addressing.... 4 PROBLEM SOLVING This chapter helps you to diagnose and solve problems you experience a problem that accompanies your Switch. For Technical Support information...
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...command in HTML format on the CD-ROM that accompanies your software upgrade, refer to the Management Interface Reference Guide supplied in the command line interface. These suggested IP addresses are part of a group of the Switch by another device on these options, refer to the Problem ...the management software of IP addresses that every IP address used by using an identical address to someone else and your network will not operate correctly. For details on your network. 3Com suggests you use addresses in the range 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255 with your Switch. 50...
...command in HTML format on the CD-ROM that accompanies your software upgrade, refer to the Management Interface Reference Guide supplied in the command line interface. These suggested IP addresses are part of a group of the Switch by another device on these options, refer to the Problem ...the management software of IP addresses that every IP address used by using an identical address to someone else and your network will not operate correctly. For details on your network. 3Com suggests you use addresses in the range 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255 with your Switch. 50...