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...-mounting 23 Placing Units On Top of Software Features 13 Switch 4400 - Front View Detail 14 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 15 LEDs 15 Switch 4400 - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 9 Product Registration 10 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 About the Switch 4400 12 Summary of Hardware Features 12 Summary of Each...
...-mounting 23 Placing Units On Top of Software Features 13 Switch 4400 - Front View Detail 14 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 15 LEDs 15 Switch 4400 - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 9 Product Registration 10 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 About the Switch 4400 12 Summary of Hardware Features 12 Summary of Each...
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... Power System 27 Choosing the Correct Cables 27 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 30 IP Configuration 30 Preparing for Management 32 Initial Switch Setup 32 Manual Setup 33 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 33 Connecting to the Console Port 35 Automatic Setup 38 Using... 3Com Network Supervisor 38 Connecting to the Console Port 38 Methods of Managing a Switch 41 Command Line Interface Management 41 Web Interface Management 42 SNMP Management 42 Setting Up Command Line Interface ...
... Power System 27 Choosing the Correct Cables 27 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 30 IP Configuration 30 Preparing for Management 32 Initial Switch Setup 32 Manual Setup 33 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 33 Connecting to the Console Port 35 Automatic Setup 38 Using... 3Com Network Supervisor 38 Connecting to the Console Port 38 Methods of Managing a Switch 41 Command Line Interface Management 41 Web Interface Management 42 SNMP Management 42 Setting Up Command Line Interface ...
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A SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information 54 L'information de Sécurité Importante 55 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 57 B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 59 PC-AT Serial Cable 59 Modem Cable 60 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 60 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4400 (24-port) 63 Switch 4400 (48-port) 65 D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 67 World Wide Web Site 67 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 67 3Com FTP Site 68 Support from Your Network Supplier 68 Support from 3Com 68 Returning Products for Repair 70 INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES
A SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information 54 L'information de Sécurité Importante 55 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 57 B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 59 PC-AT Serial Cable 59 Modem Cable 60 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 60 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4400 (24-port) 63 Switch 4400 (48-port) 65 D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 67 World Wide Web Site 67 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 67 3Com FTP Site 68 Support from Your Network Supplier 68 Support from 3Com 68 Returning Products for Repair 70 INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES
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...: http://www.3com.com/ The guide is intended for use with your product differ from the information in this guide apply to install and use by network administrators who are responsible for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4400 in the release notes. Most user guides and release notes are shipped with Switch 4400 models: ■ 3C17203 and 3C17206...
...: http://www.3com.com/ The guide is intended for use with your product differ from the information in this guide apply to install and use by network administrators who are responsible for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4400 in the release notes. Most user guides and release notes are shipped with Switch 4400 models: ■ 3C17203 and 3C17206...
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8 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used to potential personal injury Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Description Screen displays This typeface represents information as shown and then press Return or Enter. Syntax The word "syntax" means that you must supply a password for the placeholders that appear in bold. Example: Words in italics Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: To display port information, enter the following syntax: system password Commands In this example, you must enter the ...
8 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used to potential personal injury Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Description Screen displays This typeface represents information as shown and then press Return or Enter. Syntax The word "syntax" means that you must supply a password for the placeholders that appear in bold. Example: Words in italics Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: To display port information, enter the following syntax: system password Commands In this example, you must enter the ...
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... Redundant Power system. ■ Documentation accompanying the Expansion Modules. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. Related Documentation 9 Related Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following online Documentation documentation: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide (PDF format) ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide (HTML format). 1 To access the documentation insert the...
... Redundant Power system. ■ Documentation accompanying the Expansion Modules. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. Related Documentation 9 Related Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following online Documentation documentation: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide (PDF format) ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide (HTML format). 1 To access the documentation insert the...
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... to maintain the structure of the files. You can register your SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: Part Number DUA 1720-3AAA0x SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 Getting Started Guide Page 21 Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document...
... to maintain the structure of the files. You can register your SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: Part Number DUA 1720-3AAA0x SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 Getting Started Guide Page 21 Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document...
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It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4400 ■ Switch 4400 - 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 4400 and how it can be used in your network. Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings Front View Detail ■ Switch 4400 -
It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4400 ■ Switch 4400 - 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 4400 and how it can be used in your network. Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings Front View Detail ■ Switch 4400 -
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....ID): 4 queues per port Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports Ports RPS Support Connects to any SuperStack® system as your network grows. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 About the Switch 4400 The Switch 4400 is a stackable 10/100 Mbps device and provides high-performance work groups with a backbone to server connection.
....ID): 4 queues per port Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports Ports RPS Support Connects to any SuperStack® system as your network grows. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 About the Switch 4400 The Switch 4400 is a stackable 10/100 Mbps device and provides high-performance work groups with a backbone to server connection.
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For information about managing the software features of the Switch, refer to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD-ROM that are not available on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE unless the product has been upgraded to 60 VLANs using the IEEE ...supported *Webcache support and Quality of Service (QoS) are supported by the Switch 4400. About the Switch 4400 13 Summary of Software Features Table 4 summarizes the software features that accompanies the Switch. Table 4 Software features Feature Automatic IP Configuration Resilient Links Aggregated Links ...
For information about managing the software features of the Switch, refer to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD-ROM that are not available on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE unless the product has been upgraded to 60 VLANs using the IEEE ...supported *Webcache support and Quality of Service (QoS) are supported by the Switch 4400. About the Switch 4400 13 Summary of Software Features Table 4 summarizes the software features that accompanies the Switch. Table 4 Software features Feature Automatic IP Configuration Resilient Links Aggregated Links ...
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Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - front view 1 Figure 2 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - front view 2 The appearance of the overlays in Figure 1 and Figure 2 differ but the functionality is identical for both Switches. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Switch 4400 -
Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - front view 1 Figure 2 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - front view 2 The appearance of the overlays in Figure 1 and Figure 2 differ but the functionality is identical for both Switches. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Switch 4400 -
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Front View Detail 15 Figure 3 Switch 4400 (48-port) - Alternatively, you can be used as Auto MDIX (cross-over ...manually set these sockets. They cannot be connected to these data sockets. 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch has 24 or 48 auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports configured as standard traditional telephone sockets, or to ...LEDs for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs" on the front of the Switch, and how to read their status according to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. These ports automatically provide the...
Front View Detail 15 Figure 3 Switch 4400 (48-port) - Alternatively, you can be used as Auto MDIX (cross-over ...manually set these sockets. They cannot be connected to these data sockets. 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch has 24 or 48 auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports configured as standard traditional telephone sockets, or to ...LEDs for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs" on the front of the Switch, and how to read their status according to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. These ports automatically provide the...
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Off No link is installed and supported. Green flashing The Module is present. Unit LEDs 1-8 Green When the Switch forms a stack with other Switch 4400 units, the LED indicates the position of a stack, LED 1 is disabled. Off Status Green No packets are being transmitted/...part of the unit in the stack and that a link is enabled. Off The Module is enabled. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Table 5 LED behavior LED Color Port Status LEDs Indicates Packet Green Yellow Full duplex packets are being received or transmitted No activity ...
Off No link is installed and supported. Green flashing The Module is present. Unit LEDs 1-8 Green When the Switch forms a stack with other Switch 4400 units, the LED indicates the position of a stack, LED 1 is disabled. Off Status Green No packets are being transmitted/...part of the unit in the stack and that a link is enabled. Off The Module is enabled. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Table 5 LED behavior LED Color Port Status LEDs Indicates Packet Green Yellow Full duplex packets are being received or transmitted No activity ...
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...unit that stack until all units have been upgraded to software version 2.0 or later. Switch 4400 - Yellow The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. rear view 1 View Detail Off The Switch is not receiving power or there is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self ...Test). Power/Self Test LED Green The Switch is being upgraded flash on and off in progress, the Unit LEDs of that is powered-up and operating normally. Rear Figure 4 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - Switch 4400 - Rear View Detail 17 LED Color Indicates Green rotating When a...
...unit that stack until all units have been upgraded to software version 2.0 or later. Switch 4400 - Yellow The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. rear view 1 View Detail Off The Switch is not receiving power or there is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self ...Test). Power/Self Test LED Green The Switch is being upgraded flash on and off in progress, the Unit LEDs of that is powered-up and operating normally. Rear Figure 4 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - Switch 4400 - Rear View Detail 17 LED Color Indicates Green rotating When a...
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... The console port uses a standard null modem cable and is fitted by tightening all screws with a suitable tool. These allow the Switch to any supply voltage in Figure 1 and Figure 2 differ but the functionality is identical for more information. WARNING: When an Expansion... Port The console port allows you can use this socket System Socket to connect a Switch 4400 to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Figure 5 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 27. rear view 2 The ...
... The console port uses a standard null modem cable and is fitted by tightening all screws with a suitable tool. These allow the Switch to any supply voltage in Figure 1 and Figure 2 differ but the functionality is identical for more information. WARNING: When an Expansion... Port The console port allows you can use this socket System Socket to connect a Switch 4400 to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Figure 5 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 27. rear view 2 The ...
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...Webcache Support Disabled Quality of Service (QoS) are not available on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE unless the product has been upgraded to "best effort" for the Switch 4400: Table 6 Default Settings Feature Switch 4400 Automatic IP Configuration Enabled Port Status Enabled Port Speed 10/100 Mbps ... in half duplex ■ Auto-negotiated in the Command Line Interface, the following settings are retained to allow you initialize a Switch unit by selecting System > Control > Initialize in the Web interface or by entering system control initialize in full duplex Broadcast Storm...
...Webcache Support Disabled Quality of Service (QoS) are not available on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE unless the product has been upgraded to "best effort" for the Switch 4400: Table 6 Default Settings Feature Switch 4400 Automatic IP Configuration Enabled Port Status Enabled Port Speed 10/100 Mbps ... in half duplex ■ Auto-negotiated in the Command Line Interface, the following settings are retained to allow you initialize a Switch unit by selecting System > Control > Initialize in the Web interface or by entering system control initialize in full duplex Broadcast Storm...
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...; Rack-mounting ■ Placing Units On Top of this guide. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 4400 or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you need to install and set up Sequence WARNING: Safety Information. Avant d'installer ou d'...qui se trouvent dans l'Appendice A de ce guide. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch 4400 entfernen oder dem Switch 4400 hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen, die in Appendix A (Anhang A) in Appendix A of Each Other ...
...; Rack-mounting ■ Placing Units On Top of this guide. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 4400 or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you need to install and set up Sequence WARNING: Safety Information. Avant d'installer ou d'...qui se trouvent dans l'Appendice A de ce guide. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch 4400 entfernen oder dem Switch 4400 hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen, die in Appendix A (Anhang A) in Appendix A of Each Other ...
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... be connected easily. ■ Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the Switch. ■ Air-flow is installed in the side of the Switch. 3Com recommends that you provide a minimum of electrical noise such as an aggregator for use on a desktop, either free standing or mounted in a wiring closet or ...
... be connected easily. ■ Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the Switch. ■ Air-flow is installed in the side of the Switch. 3Com recommends that you provide a minimum of electrical noise such as an aggregator for use on a desktop, either free standing or mounted in a wiring closet or ...