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... software described herein are commercial in conjunction with only such rights as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Technologies. 3Com Technologies reserves the right to revise this documentation at private expense. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you are unable to locate ... the waste generated by any means or used to make any derivative work (such as are provided in other countries. 3Com and SuperStack are committed to be provided to the following: All technical data and computer software are provided to you subject to you...
... software described herein are commercial in conjunction with only such rights as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Technologies. 3Com Technologies reserves the right to revise this documentation at private expense. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you are unable to locate ... the waste generated by any means or used to make any derivative work (such as are provided in other countries. 3Com and SuperStack are committed to be provided to the following: All technical data and computer software are provided to you subject to you...
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... 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 Other 25 Stacking Units 25 The Power-up Sequence 26 Powering-up the Switch 4400 26 Front View Detail 14 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 15 LEDs 15... Switch 4400 - Rear View Detail 17 Power Socket 18 Redundant Power System Socket 18 Console Port 18 ...
... 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 Other 25 Stacking Units 25 The Power-up Sequence 26 Powering-up the Switch 4400 26 Front View Detail 14 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 15 LEDs 15... Switch 4400 - Rear View Detail 17 Power Socket 18 Redundant Power System Socket 18 Console Port 18 ...
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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, ... 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 installing and setting up network equipment; The guide is intended for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4400 in its default state. ABOUT THIS GUIDE This...
..., 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, ... 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 installing and setting up network equipment; The guide is intended for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4400 in its default state. ABOUT THIS GUIDE This...
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The word "command" means that you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Click OK. 8 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: Words in angle brackets. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Example: To display port information, enter the following syntax: system password Commands In this guide. If you to : ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at the place where it appears on the screen. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says ...
The word "command" means that you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Click OK. 8 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: Words in angle brackets. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Example: To display port information, enter the following syntax: system password Commands In this guide. If you to : ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at the place where it appears on the screen. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says ...
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...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 ...3Com Network Supervisor. It is supplied in HTML format on the features supported by your Switch and how they can be displayed automatically. 2 Select the Documentation section from the contents page. It is supplied in PDF format on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch...
...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 ...3Com Network Supervisor. It is supplied in HTML format on the features supported by your Switch and how they can be displayed automatically. 2 Select the Documentation section from the contents page. It is supplied in PDF format on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch...
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...our documentation more useful to you copy the Docs/reference directory as a whole to maintain the structure of the CD-ROM. 3Com recommends that you . Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ■ Document part number (on the...need to access the CD-ROM contents via the root directory and copy the files from the CD-ROM to us. You can register your SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: Part Number DUA 1720-3AAA0x...
...our documentation more useful to you copy the Docs/reference directory as a whole to maintain the structure of the CD-ROM. 3Com recommends that you . Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ■ Document part number (on the...need to access the CD-ROM contents via the root directory and copy the files from the CD-ROM to us. You can register your SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: Part Number DUA 1720-3AAA0x...
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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 It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4400 ■ Switch 4400 - 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. Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4400 ■ Switch 4400 - Front View Detail ■ Switch 4400 -
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...-sensing Supported on the rear of Hardware Features Table 3 summarizes the hardware features that are supported by the Switch 4400. Table 3 Hardware features Feature Switch 4400 Addresses ■ Up to 8000 supported ■ Up to 64 permanent entries Auto-negotiation ■ Supported...TX ports Ports RPS Support Connects to SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071B) Mounting 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting Summary of the unit. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 About the Switch 4400 The Switch 4400 is a stackable 10/100 Mbps ...
...-sensing Supported on the rear of Hardware Features Table 3 summarizes the hardware features that are supported by the Switch 4400. Table 3 Hardware features Feature Switch 4400 Addresses ■ Up to 8000 supported ■ Up to 64 permanent entries Auto-negotiation ■ Supported...TX ports Ports RPS Support Connects to SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071B) Mounting 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting Summary of the unit. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 About the Switch 4400 The Switch 4400 is a stackable 10/100 Mbps ...
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... Quality of Service (QoS) are not available on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE unless the product has been upgraded to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD-ROM that are supported by the Switch 4400. About the Switch 4400 13 Summary of the Switch, refer to the 4400 enhanced feature set. For information about managing the software features...
... Quality of Service (QoS) are not available on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE unless the product has been upgraded to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD-ROM that are supported by the Switch 4400. About the Switch 4400 13 Summary of the Switch, refer to the 4400 enhanced feature set. For information about managing the software features...
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14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Switch 4400 - 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 Detail Figure 1 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - front view 1 Figure 2 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE -
14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Switch 4400 - 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 Detail Figure 1 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - front view 1 Figure 2 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE -
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.... front view WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can manually set these sockets. Switch 4400 - LEDs Table 5 lists LEDs visible on page 48. The maximum segment length is 100 m (328 ft) over ). These ports... automatically provide the appropriate connection. Front View Detail 15 Figure 3 Switch 4400 (48-port) - 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...
.... front view WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can manually set these sockets. Switch 4400 - LEDs Table 5 lists LEDs visible on page 48. The maximum segment length is 100 m (328 ft) over ). These ports... automatically provide the appropriate connection. Front View Detail 15 Figure 3 Switch 4400 (48-port) - 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...
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...Half duplex activity being transmitted/received on . The Link Status has been determined, and the port is installed and supported. When the Switch is stand-alone and not part of the unit in the stack and that a link is disabled. Yellow The Module is enabled.... but the port is on the port. 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. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Table 5 LED behavior LED Color Port Status LEDs Indicates Packet Green Yellow Full ...
...Half duplex activity being transmitted/received on . The Link Status has been determined, and the port is installed and supported. When the Switch is stand-alone and not part of the unit in the stack and that a link is disabled. Yellow The Module is enabled.... but the port is on the port. 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. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Table 5 LED behavior LED Color Port Status LEDs Indicates Packet Green Yellow Full ...
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... When a software upgrade is in the following sequence - 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. Green flashing The Switch is either downloading software or is a fault with other Switch 4400 units, but cannot be managed as part of the unit that stack until all units...
... When a software upgrade is in the following sequence - 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. Green flashing The Switch is either downloading software or is a fault with other Switch 4400 units, but cannot be managed as part of the unit that stack until all units...
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...INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Figure 5 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you to your supplier for both Switches. These allow the Switch to support... install Expansion Modules. Console Port The console port allows you can use this socket System Socket to connect a Switch 4400 to any supply voltage in Figure 1 and Figure 2 differ but the functionality is identical for more information. ...
...INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Figure 5 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you to your supplier for both Switches. These allow the Switch to support... install Expansion Modules. Console Port The console port allows you can use this socket System Socket to connect a Switch 4400 to any supply voltage in Figure 1 and Figure 2 differ but the functionality is identical for more information. ...
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... VoIP traffic (LAN and IP). Default Settings 19 Default Settings Table 6 shows the default settings 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-negotiated Duplex Mode All fixed...Auto-negotiated in the Command Line Interface, the following settings are not available on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE unless the product has been upgraded to the 4400 enhanced feature set to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Router All ports ...
... VoIP traffic (LAN and IP). Default Settings 19 Default Settings Table 6 shows the default settings 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-negotiated Duplex Mode All fixed...Auto-negotiated in the Command Line Interface, the following settings are not available on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE unless the product has been upgraded to the 4400 enhanced feature set to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Router All ports ...
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..., die in Appendix A (Anhang A) in Appendix A of Each Other ■ The Power-up the Switch 4400. 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. VORSICHT...: Sicherheitsinformationen. 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 trouvent...
..., die in Appendix A (Anhang A) in Appendix A of Each Other ■ The Power-up the Switch 4400. 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. VORSICHT...: Sicherheitsinformationen. 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 trouvent...
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...Mounting brackets ■ 4 x Screws ■ 4 x Rubber feet Choosing a Suitable Site The Switch is suited for other Hubs and Switches. If the Switch is supplied with the Switch. When deciding where to position the Switch, ensure that: ■ Cabling is located away from: ■ sources of electrical noise such...standard 19-inch equipment rack. A rack-mounting kit containing two mounting brackets is installed in the side of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. CAUTION: Ensure that you provide a minimum of 25mm (1in.) clearance. ■ ...
...Mounting brackets ■ 4 x Screws ■ 4 x Rubber feet Choosing a Suitable Site The Switch is suited for other Hubs and Switches. If the Switch is supplied with the Switch. When deciding where to position the Switch, ensure that: ■ Cabling is located away from: ■ sources of electrical noise such...standard 19-inch equipment rack. A rack-mounting kit containing two mounting brackets is installed in the side of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. CAUTION: Ensure that you provide a minimum of 25mm (1in.) clearance. ■ ...