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... quality, and fitness for the Software. Environmental Statement about the Documentation The documentation for this product is a trademark of Sun Microsystems. All other countries. 3Com and SuperStack are provided to you subject to , the implied warranties, terms or conditions of all products. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you are a United States government...
... quality, and fitness for the Software. Environmental Statement about the Documentation The documentation for this product is a trademark of Sun Microsystems. All other countries. 3Com and SuperStack are provided to you subject to , the implied warranties, terms or conditions of all products. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you are a United States government...
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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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... it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). If the information in the release notes that are shipped with Switch 4400 models: ■ 3C17203 and 3C17206 - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports ■ 3C17204 - 48 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports All procedures described in this guide,... in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ Most user guides and release notes are responsible for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4400 in its default state. This guide is intended for installing and setting up...
... it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). If the information in the release notes that are shipped with Switch 4400 models: ■ 3C17203 and 3C17206 - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports ■ 3C17204 - 48 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports All procedures described in this guide,... in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ Most user guides and release notes are responsible for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4400 in its default state. This guide is intended for installing and setting up...
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The word "command" means that appear in angle brackets. Commands appear in this guide, you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in italics Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are used throughout this example, you must supply a password for the placeholders that you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Example: Words in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that describes important features...
The word "command" means that appear in angle brackets. Commands appear in this guide, you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in italics Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are used throughout this example, you must supply a password for the placeholders that you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Example: Words in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that describes important features...
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... 3Com Network Supervisor. It is supplied on the features supported by your Switch and how they can be displayed automatically. 2 Select the Documentation section from the contents page. 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...
... 3Com Network Supervisor. It is supplied on the features supported by your Switch and how they can be displayed automatically. 2 Select the Documentation section from the contents page. 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...
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... of the files. You can register your SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 on the CD-ROM. 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Product Registration Documentation Comments If the online documentation is to be accessed from a local drive or server, you will help make our documentation more useful to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when...
... of the files. You can register your SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 on the CD-ROM. 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Product Registration Documentation Comments If the online documentation is to be accessed from a local drive or server, you will help make our documentation more useful to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when...
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Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings Front View Detail ■ 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. It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4400 ■ Switch 4400 -
Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings Front View Detail ■ 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. It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4400 ■ Switch 4400 -
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... features that are supported by the Switch 4400. Summary of the unit. Table 3 Hardware features Feature Switch 4400 Addresses ■ Up to 8000 supported ■ Up to SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071B) Mounting 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 About the Switch 4400 The Switch 4400 is a stackable 10/100 Mbps device...
... features that are supported by the Switch 4400. Summary of the unit. Table 3 Hardware features Feature Switch 4400 Addresses ■ Up to 8000 supported ■ Up to SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071B) Mounting 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 About the Switch 4400 The Switch 4400 is a stackable 10/100 Mbps device...
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... of Software Features Table 4 summarizes the software features that accompanies the Switch. About the Switch 4400 13 Summary of the Switch, refer to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE unless the product has been upgraded to 60 VLANs using the ... *Webcache support and Quality of Service (QoS) are not available on the CD-ROM that are supported by the Switch 4400. Table 4 Software features Feature Automatic IP Configuration Resilient Links Aggregated Links Broadcast Storm Control Virtual LANs (VLANs) Multicast Filtering...
... of Software Features Table 4 summarizes the software features that accompanies the Switch. About the Switch 4400 13 Summary of the Switch, refer to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE unless the product has been upgraded to 60 VLANs using the ... *Webcache support and Quality of Service (QoS) are not available on the CD-ROM that are supported by the Switch 4400. Table 4 Software features Feature Automatic IP Configuration Resilient Links Aggregated Links Broadcast Storm Control Virtual LANs (VLANs) Multicast Filtering...
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front view 2 The appearance of the overlays in Figure 1 and Figure 2 differ but the functionality is identical for both Switches. front view 1 Figure 2 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Switch 4400 - Front View Detail Figure 1 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. front view 1 Figure 2 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Switch 4400 - Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE -
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.... Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can manually set these sockets. Front View Detail 15 Figure 3 Switch 4400 (48-port) - These ports automatically provide the appropriate connection. LEDs Table 5 lists LEDs visible on page 48. The maximum segment...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 connect the unit to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. Switch 4400 - front view WARNING: RJ-45 Ports...
.... Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can manually set these sockets. Front View Detail 15 Figure 3 Switch 4400 (48-port) - These ports automatically provide the appropriate connection. LEDs Table 5 lists LEDs visible on page 48. The maximum segment...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 connect the unit to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. Switch 4400 - front view WARNING: RJ-45 Ports...
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...The Link Status has been determined, and the port is installed and supported. 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 on the port. Module Packet LEDs Green...present, and the port is not installed. Yellow flashing A Module is installed, however, it 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 Module...
...The Link Status has been determined, and the port is installed and supported. 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 on the port. Module Packet LEDs Green...present, and the port is not installed. Yellow flashing A Module is installed, however, it 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 Module...
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... - 1,2,4,6,8,7,5,3 (24-port) 1,2,3,4,8,7,6,5 (48-port) Green flashing The Switch physically forms a stack with the Power Supply Unit. Rear Figure 4 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - Off A fault has occurred. Green flashing The Switch is either downloading software or is powered-up and operating normally. Switch 4400 - Switch 4400 - Power/Self Test LED Green The Switch is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self...
... - 1,2,4,6,8,7,5,3 (24-port) 1,2,3,4,8,7,6,5 (48-port) Green flashing The Switch physically forms a stack with the Power Supply Unit. Rear Figure 4 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - Off A fault has occurred. Green flashing The Switch is either downloading software or is powered-up and operating normally. Switch 4400 - Switch 4400 - Power/Self Test LED Green The Switch is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self...
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... but the functionality is identical for more information. Expansion Module Slots You can use these slots to a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). Contact your Switch. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Figure 5 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of-band management...
... but the functionality is identical for more information. Expansion Module Slots You can use these slots to a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). Contact your Switch. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Figure 5 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of-band management...
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...6 shows the default settings for all other traffic. If you to connect to the 4400 enhanced feature set 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 ports are auto-... Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled Fast Start: ■ Enabled on front panel ports ■ Disabled on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE unless the product has been upgraded to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Router All ports set . Webcache support ...
...6 shows the default settings for all other traffic. If you to connect to the 4400 enhanced feature set 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 ports are auto-... Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled Fast Start: ■ Enabled on front panel ports ■ Disabled on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE unless the product has been upgraded to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Router All ports set . Webcache support ...
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...information you must read the safety information provided in diesem Handbuch aufgefuehrt sind. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch 4400 ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui se...; Choosing a Suitable Site ■ Rack-mounting ■ Placing Units On Top of this guide. 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 ■...
...information you must read the safety information provided in diesem Handbuch aufgefuehrt sind. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch 4400 ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui se...; Choosing a Suitable Site ■ Rack-mounting ■ Placing Units On Top of this guide. 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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...4 x Rubber feet Choosing a Suitable Site The Switch is suited for other Hubs and Switches. CAUTION: Ensure that you provide a minimum of 25mm (1in.) clearance. ■ Air flow around the Switch or through the vents in the side of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. When... deciding where to position the Switch, ensure that: ■ Cabling is located away from: ■...
...4 x Rubber feet Choosing a Suitable Site The Switch is suited for other Hubs and Switches. CAUTION: Ensure that you provide a minimum of 25mm (1in.) clearance. ■ Air flow around the Switch or through the vents in the side of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. When... deciding where to position the Switch, ensure that: ■ Cabling is located away from: ■...