Getting Started Guide
Page 1
DUA1770-0AAA05 Published September 2003 SuperStack® 3 Switch 4900 Family Getting Started Guide Switch 4900 (3C17700) Switch 4900 SX (3C17702) Switch 4924 (3C17701) Switch 4950 (3C17706) http://www.3com.com/ Part No.
DUA1770-0AAA05 Published September 2003 SuperStack® 3 Switch 4900 Family Getting Started Guide Switch 4900 (3C17700) Switch 4900 SX (3C17702) Switch 4924 (3C17701) Switch 4950 (3C17706) http://www.3com.com/ Part No.
Getting Started Guide
Page 3
... Ports 16 1000BASE-SX Ports 16 GBIC Ports 16 LEDs 17 Switch - Rear View Detail 18 Unit Information Label 19 Power Socket 19 Redundant Power System Socket 19 Console Port 20 Expansion Module Slot 20 Default Settings 20 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents 22 ...22 Rack-mounting 23 Placing Units On Top of Hardware Features 13 Switch - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 9 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY About the Switches 12 Summary of Each Other 24 Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric ...
... Ports 16 1000BASE-SX Ports 16 GBIC Ports 16 LEDs 17 Switch - Rear View Detail 18 Unit Information Label 19 Power Socket 19 Redundant Power System Socket 19 Console Port 20 Expansion Module Slot 20 Default Settings 20 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents 22 ...22 Rack-mounting 23 Placing Units On Top of Hardware Features 13 Switch - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 9 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY About the Switches 12 Summary of Each Other 24 Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric ...
Getting Started Guide
Page 7
... following Switches in their default state: ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4900 (3C17700) ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4900 SX (3C17702) ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4924 (3C17701) ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4950 (3C17706) This guide is intended for use with your product differ from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World...
... following Switches in their default state: ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4900 (3C17700) ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4900 SX (3C17702) ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4924 (3C17701) ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4950 (3C17706) This guide is intended for use with your product differ from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World...
Getting Started Guide
Page 11
... Settings 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY This chapter contains introductory information about the hardware. The information for all the Switches in your network. Front View Detail ■ 100/1000BASE-T and 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports ■ 1000BASE-SX Ports ■ GBIC Ports ■ LEDs ■ Switch - It covers summary information about the Switch 4900, 4900 SX, 4924 and 4950 and...
... Settings 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY This chapter contains introductory information about the hardware. The information for all the Switches in your network. Front View Detail ■ 100/1000BASE-T and 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports ■ 1000BASE-SX Ports ■ GBIC Ports ■ LEDs ■ Switch - It covers summary information about the Switch 4900, 4900 SX, 4924 and 4950 and...
Getting Started Guide
Page 12
... accompanies the Switch. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY About the Switches ■ The Switch 4900 connects your existing 100 Mbps devices and high-performance workgroups with a 1000 Mbps copper backbone or server connection. ■ The Switch 4900 SX connects your ...Switch. This allows you to create a highly resilient core around which you to connect your network, refer to a fiber or copper gigabit backbone or server connection. For more information about using the software features of two Switches from the SuperStack® 4900 Family or 3Com Switch...
... accompanies the Switch. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY About the Switches ■ The Switch 4900 connects your existing 100 Mbps devices and high-performance workgroups with a 1000 Mbps copper backbone or server connection. ■ The Switch 4900 SX connects your ...Switch. This allows you to create a highly resilient core around which you to connect your network, refer to a fiber or copper gigabit backbone or server connection. For more information about using the software features of two Switches from the SuperStack® 4900 Family or 3Com Switch...
Getting Started Guide
Page 13
... Connects to SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071B) eXpandable Resilient Networking (XRN) support. Table 3 Hardware features Feature Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Ports Addresses Forwarding Modes Duplex Modes Flow Control Smart auto-sensing Traffic Prioritization Layer 3 Switching RPS Support XRN Support Mounting Switch 4900 Family Switch 4900: 12 Auto-negotiating 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T ports Switch 4900 SX: 12...
... Connects to SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071B) eXpandable Resilient Networking (XRN) support. Table 3 Hardware features Feature Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Ports Addresses Forwarding Modes Duplex Modes Flow Control Smart auto-sensing Traffic Prioritization Layer 3 Switching RPS Support XRN Support Mounting Switch 4900 Family Switch 4900: 12 Auto-negotiating 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T ports Switch 4900 SX: 12...
Getting Started Guide
Page 14
Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 4900 - front view front view 1x 3C17700 Status Module Unit green = 1000 Mbps yellow = 100 Mbps on = enabled, link OK flashing = disabled Packet 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6x Status 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 34 Power/Self Test 7x Layer 3 Switch 4900 12x 3C17700 SuperStack 3 Port Status LEDs 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T Ports Module Status LEDs Power / Self Test LED and Layer 3 LED Unit LEDs 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T Ports Figure 2 Switch 4900 SX - 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Switch -
Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 4900 - front view front view 1x 3C17700 Status Module Unit green = 1000 Mbps yellow = 100 Mbps on = enabled, link OK flashing = disabled Packet 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6x Status 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 34 Power/Self Test 7x Layer 3 Switch 4900 12x 3C17700 SuperStack 3 Port Status LEDs 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T Ports Module Status LEDs Power / Self Test LED and Layer 3 LED Unit LEDs 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T Ports Figure 2 Switch 4900 SX - 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Switch -
Getting Started Guide
Page 16
16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY 100/1000BASE-T and The 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T and 10BASE...the speed, duplex and flow control modes are negotiated. GBIC Ports GBIC ports support fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX), long-wave (LX) and long-haul (LH70) GBIC transceivers in the 1000BASE-T standard. Alternatively, auto-negotiation...cable. 1000BASE-T operation only supports full-duplex mode. 10BASE-T (10 Mbps) is only supported on Switch 4924 and 4950. 1000BASE-SX Ports The default state for these ports is auto-negotiation enabled, where the speed, duplex and flow ...
16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY 100/1000BASE-T and The 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T and 10BASE...the speed, duplex and flow control modes are negotiated. GBIC Ports GBIC ports support fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX), long-wave (LX) and long-haul (LH70) GBIC transceivers in the 1000BASE-T standard. Alternatively, auto-negotiation...cable. 1000BASE-T operation only supports full-duplex mode. 10BASE-T (10 Mbps) is only supported on Switch 4924 and 4950. 1000BASE-SX Ports The default state for these ports is auto-negotiation enabled, where the speed, duplex and flow ...
Getting Started Guide
Page 17
...Yellow Yellow flashing Yellow flashing (fast) Off Unit LEDs 1-4 Green Off Power/Self Test LED Green Indicates Packets are being transmitted/received on 4900 SX.) No link is installed but the port is present. A port on page 27. Front View Detail 17 LEDs Table 4 lists LEDs ...is powered-up and operating normally. No packets are being transmitted/received on the front of the Switch when interconnected to another Switch to create an XRN Distributed Fabric and that the Switch will continue to color. The Link Status has been determined for a single port Module. The...
...Yellow Yellow flashing Yellow flashing (fast) Off Unit LEDs 1-4 Green Off Power/Self Test LED Green Indicates Packets are being transmitted/received on 4900 SX.) No link is installed but the port is present. A port on page 27. Front View Detail 17 LEDs Table 4 lists LEDs ...is powered-up and operating normally. No packets are being transmitted/received on the front of the Switch when interconnected to another Switch to create an XRN Distributed Fabric and that the Switch will continue to color. The Link Status has been determined for a single port Module. The...
Getting Started Guide
Page 18
The Switch software does not support Layer 3. The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. rear view The Switch software supports Layer 3. Figure 5 Switch 4900 - rear view Figure 6 Switch 4900 SX - The Switch is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self Test). Rear View Detail LED Color Green flashing Yellow Off Layer 3 LED Green Off Indicates The Switch is either downloading software or is not receiving power. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Switch -
The Switch software does not support Layer 3. The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. rear view The Switch software supports Layer 3. Figure 5 Switch 4900 - rear view Figure 6 Switch 4900 SX - The Switch is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self Test). Rear View Detail LED Color Green flashing Yellow Off Layer 3 LED Green Off Indicates The Switch is either downloading software or is not receiving power. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Switch -
Getting Started Guide
Page 20
... this default IP address is operating in the range 169.254.1.0 to these defaults. 20 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Console Port The console port allows you initialize one of the Switch units, it is set to auto-baud (up to a maximum of 19200 baud), 8 data bits, no ... IP address. Notify and unfilter All ports belong to the untagged Default VLAN (VLAN 1) IGMP filtering enabled Enabled Disabled per port Switch 4900, 4924, and 4950: Enabled Switch 4900 SX: Not applicable 169.254.100.100* 255.255.0.0 * This default IP address is used if the unit is already in use...
... this default IP address is operating in the range 169.254.1.0 to these defaults. 20 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Console Port The console port allows you initialize one of the Switch units, it is set to auto-baud (up to a maximum of 19200 baud), 8 data bits, no ... IP address. Notify and unfilter All ports belong to the untagged Default VLAN (VLAN 1) IGMP filtering enabled Enabled Disabled per port Switch 4900, 4924, and 4950: Enabled Switch 4900 SX: Not applicable 169.254.100.100* 255.255.0.0 * This default IP address is used if the unit is already in use...
Getting Started Guide
Page 29
.... Approved GBIC Transceivers The following cable Fiber Cables options: ■ The 1000BASE-SX ports can be connected to the SuperStack 3 Implementation Guide on a Switch rack or patch panel. Switch 4950 - You can remove them from the following list of a UTP cable to...different type of publication. ■ 3CGBIC91 GBIC (SX) ■ 3CGBIC92 GBIC (LX) ■ 3CGBIC97 GBIC (LH70) Cables that do not, the cable's Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) may damage the Switch's port. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that accompanies your Switch. Switch 4950 - You can create a grounded port by ...
.... Approved GBIC Transceivers The following cable Fiber Cables options: ■ The 1000BASE-SX ports can be connected to the SuperStack 3 Implementation Guide on a Switch rack or patch panel. Switch 4950 - You can remove them from the following list of a UTP cable to...different type of publication. ■ 3CGBIC91 GBIC (SX) ■ 3CGBIC92 GBIC (LX) ■ 3CGBIC97 GBIC (LH70) Cables that do not, the cable's Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) may damage the Switch's port. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that accompanies your Switch. Switch 4950 - You can create a grounded port by ...
Getting Started Guide
Page 30
...transceiver into place. CAUTION: GBIC transceivers are keyed and can be recognised by 3Com. 30 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH To access the latest list of approved GBIC transceivers for the Switch on page 55. 3Com recommends that the fiber connector (SC) is toward you and the product label... be properly inserted only one way. Use the following characteristics: ■ 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX or 1000BASE-LH70 media type: ■ 1000BASE-SX GBIC transceiver Use this transceiver to connect the Switch directly to a multimode fiber-optic cable. ■ 1000BASE-LX GBIC transceiver Use...
...transceiver into place. CAUTION: GBIC transceivers are keyed and can be recognised by 3Com. 30 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH To access the latest list of approved GBIC transceivers for the Switch on page 55. 3Com recommends that the fiber connector (SC) is toward you and the product label... be properly inserted only one way. Use the following characteristics: ■ 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX or 1000BASE-LH70 media type: ■ 1000BASE-SX GBIC transceiver Use this transceiver to connect the Switch directly to a multimode fiber-optic cable. ■ 1000BASE-LX GBIC transceiver Use...
Getting Started Guide
Page 59
... information before you must read the following safety information carefully before carrying out any installation or removal of components, or any maintenance procedures on the Switch 4900, 4900 SX, 4924, or 4950. Nous vous demandons de lire attentivement les consignes suivantes de sécurité avant d'installer ou de retirer l'appareil. Power Cord Set...
... information before you must read the following safety information carefully before carrying out any installation or removal of components, or any maintenance procedures on the Switch 4900, 4900 SX, 4924, or 4950. Nous vous demandons de lire attentivement les consignes suivantes de sécurité avant d'installer ou de retirer l'appareil. Power Cord Set...
Getting Started Guide
Page 73
...65.8 mm (2.59 in.) x Width: 440 mm (17.3 in.) x Depth: 413 mm (16.27 in .) (not including bulge). Weight: 6.3 Kg (13.88 lbs) Switch 4900 SX: Height: 65.8 mm (2.59 in.) x Width: 440 mm (17.3 in.) x Depth: 363.4 mm (14.30 in.) (not including bulge). Weight: 6.91 Kg (...°F) Storage Temperature -10 ° to +70 °C (14 ° to 158 °F) Operating Humidity 10-95% relative humidity, non-condensing Standards EN60068 to 3Com schedule (Package testing: paras 2.1, 2.2, 2.30, and 2.32. Safety Agency Certifications UL 1950 / UL60950, EN60950, CSA 22.2 No. 950 / CSA 22.2 No. ...
...65.8 mm (2.59 in.) x Width: 440 mm (17.3 in.) x Depth: 413 mm (16.27 in .) (not including bulge). Weight: 6.3 Kg (13.88 lbs) Switch 4900 SX: Height: 65.8 mm (2.59 in.) x Width: 440 mm (17.3 in.) x Depth: 363.4 mm (14.30 in.) (not including bulge). Weight: 6.91 Kg (...°F) Storage Temperature -10 ° to +70 °C (14 ° to 158 °F) Operating Humidity 10-95% relative humidity, non-condensing Standards EN60068 to 3Com schedule (Package testing: paras 2.1, 2.2, 2.30, and 2.32. Safety Agency Certifications UL 1950 / UL60950, EN60950, CSA 22.2 No. 950 / CSA 22.2 No. ...
Getting Started Guide
Page 74
74 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Heat Dissipation Power Supply AC Line Frequency Input Voltage Options Current Rating Switch 4900:1050 BTU/hour maximum Switch 4900 SX: 560 BTU/hour maximum Switch 4924: 870 BTU/hour maximum Switch 4950: 685 BTU/hour maximum 50/60 Hz 90-240 VAC Switch 4900: 4 A (amps) (maximum) Switch 4900 SX: 3 A (amps) (maximum) Switch 4924 and 4950: 4.5 A (amps) (maximum)
74 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Heat Dissipation Power Supply AC Line Frequency Input Voltage Options Current Rating Switch 4900:1050 BTU/hour maximum Switch 4900 SX: 560 BTU/hour maximum Switch 4924: 870 BTU/hour maximum Switch 4950: 685 BTU/hour maximum 50/60 Hz 90-240 VAC Switch 4900: 4 A (amps) (maximum) Switch 4900 SX: 3 A (amps) (maximum) Switch 4924 and 4950: 4.5 A (amps) (maximum)
Getting Started Guide
Page 79
INDEX Numbers 3C number 19 A access levels of default users 51 approved GBIC transceivers 29 automatic setup 43 3Com Network Supervisor 43 console port 44 C cable 10/100/1000BASE-T 28 fiber 29 pin-outs 69 CD-ROM 9 command line interface... cable 25 IP addressing registered 57 IP configuration 35 L LEDs 17 logging in as a default user 51 M MAC address of the Switch 19 management methods 46 preparing for 36 setting up 33, 34 manual setup console port 40 front panel port 37 MDI configuration 28 MDIX... 70 null modem cable 69 RJ-45 70 serial cable 69 pin-outs 69 ports 10/100/1000BASE-T 16 1000BASE-SX 16
INDEX Numbers 3C number 19 A access levels of default users 51 approved GBIC transceivers 29 automatic setup 43 3Com Network Supervisor 43 console port 44 C cable 10/100/1000BASE-T 28 fiber 29 pin-outs 69 CD-ROM 9 command line interface... cable 25 IP addressing registered 57 IP configuration 35 L LEDs 17 logging in as a default user 51 M MAC address of the Switch 19 management methods 46 preparing for 36 setting up 33, 34 manual setup console port 40 front panel port 37 MDI configuration 28 MDIX... 70 null modem cable 69 RJ-45 70 serial cable 69 pin-outs 69 ports 10/100/1000BASE-T 16 1000BASE-SX 16