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3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus User Guide 3CBLSG16 / 3CBLSG24 www.3Com.com Part Number 10016143 Rev. AA Published May 2007
3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus User Guide 3CBLSG16 / 3CBLSG24 www.3Com.com Part Number 10016143 Rev. AA Published May 2007
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...9632; Viewing Basic Settings - ABOUT THIS GUIDE User Guide Overview This guide provides information about the Switch 2916 and 2924 and how they can be used in your switch from a remote web browser. The User Guide provides the following sections: ■ Getting Started -...Managing Device Security - Provides introductory information about the Web user interface for configuring port settings. Provides information for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus. The Web interface web pages are easy-to-use and easy-to the User Guide. The Web interface...
...9632; Viewing Basic Settings - ABOUT THIS GUIDE User Guide Overview This guide provides information about the Switch 2916 and 2924 and how they can be used in your switch from a remote web browser. The User Guide provides the following sections: ■ Getting Started -...Managing Device Security - Provides introductory information about the Web user interface for configuring port settings. Provides information for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus. The Web interface web pages are easy-to-use and easy-to the User Guide. The Web interface...
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Intended Audience 5 Intended Audience This guide is intended for the 3Com Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus/2924-SFP Plus include the following: ■ Safety and Support Information: Provides installation, set-up, and regulatory compliance information. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information ...
Intended Audience 5 Intended Audience This guide is intended for the 3Com Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus/2924-SFP Plus include the following: ■ Safety and Support Information: Provides installation, set-up, and regulatory compliance information. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information ...
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...Conventions 5 Related Documentation 5 1 GETTING STARTED About the Switch 2916 and 2924 12 Front Panel Detail 13 LED Status Indicators 14 System Specifications 15 Installing the Switch 16 Setting Up for Management 17 Methods of Managing a Switch 17 Switch Setup Overview 18 Using the Command Line Interface (CLI 21... Setting Up Web Interface Management 25 Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 26 Default Users and Passwords 27 Upgrading Software using the CLI 27 2 USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Starting the 3Com...
...Conventions 5 Related Documentation 5 1 GETTING STARTED About the Switch 2916 and 2924 12 Front Panel Detail 13 LED Status Indicators 14 System Specifications 15 Installing the Switch 16 Setting Up for Management 17 Methods of Managing a Switch 17 Switch Setup Overview 18 Using the Command Line Interface (CLI 21... Setting Up Web Interface Management 25 Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 26 Default Users and Passwords 27 Upgrading Software using the CLI 27 2 USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Starting the 3Com...
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... 16 VIEWING STATISTICS Viewing Port Statistics 172 17 MANAGING DEVICE DIAGNOSTICS Configuring Port Mirroring 175 Viewing Cable Diagnostics 178 A 3COM NETWORK MANAGEMENT 3Com Network Supervisor 181 3Com Network Director 182 3Com Network Access Manager 182 3Com Enterprise Management Suite 183 Integration Kit with HP OpenView Network Node Manager 183 B DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Related Standards...
... 16 VIEWING STATISTICS Viewing Port Statistics 172 17 MANAGING DEVICE DIAGNOSTICS Configuring Port Mirroring 175 Viewing Cable Diagnostics 178 A 3COM NETWORK MANAGEMENT 3Com Network Supervisor 181 3Com Network Director 182 3Com Network Access Manager 182 3Com Enterprise Management Suite 183 Integration Kit with HP OpenView Network Node Manager 183 B DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Related Standards...
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... and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 2916 and 2924 ■ Front Panel Detail ■ LED Status Indicators ■ System Specifications ■ Installing the Switch ■ Setting Up for Management ■ Methods of Managing a Switch ■ Switch Setup Overview ■ Using the Command Line Interface (CLI... Users and Passwords ■ Upgrading Software using the CLI 1 GETTING STARTED This chapter contains introductory information about the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and the Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus and how they can be used in your network.
... and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 2916 and 2924 ■ Front Panel Detail ■ LED Status Indicators ■ System Specifications ■ Installing the Switch ■ Setting Up for Management ■ Methods of Managing a Switch ■ Switch Setup Overview ■ Using the Command Line Interface (CLI... Users and Passwords ■ Upgrading Software using the CLI 1 GETTING STARTED This chapter contains introductory information about the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and the Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus and how they can be used in your network.
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... control lists (ACLs) ■ Port-based mirroring Summary of receiving, but not sending pause frames. The Switch 2916 and 2924 includes the following models: ■ Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port ■ Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port The Switch 2916 and 2924 feature the following advantages: ■ Full Gigabit speed access ports ■ Jumbo frames ■ Port security...
... control lists (ACLs) ■ Port-based mirroring Summary of receiving, but not sending pause frames. The Switch 2916 and 2924 includes the following models: ■ Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port ■ Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port The Switch 2916 and 2924 feature the following advantages: ■ Full Gigabit speed access ports ■ Jumbo frames ■ Port security...
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Figure 2 Switch 2924 SFP Plus 24-Port-front panel 1 45 89 13 16 17 20 12 22 24 24 21 23 Figure 1 Switch 2916 SFP 16-Port-front panel 1 45 8 14 16 9 12 13 16 15 16 Figure 2 shows the front panel of the Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port unit. Front Panel ...ports and Gigabit Ethernet Ports SFP Ethernet Ports Supports fiber Gigabit Ethernet long-wave (LX), and fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX) transceivers in any combination. Mounting 19-inch rack or standalone mounting Front Panel Detail Figure 1 shows the front panel of the Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port unit....
Figure 2 Switch 2924 SFP Plus 24-Port-front panel 1 45 89 13 16 17 20 12 22 24 24 21 23 Figure 1 Switch 2916 SFP 16-Port-front panel 1 45 8 14 16 9 12 13 16 15 16 Figure 2 shows the front panel of the Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port unit. Front Panel ...ports and Gigabit Ethernet Ports SFP Ethernet Ports Supports fiber Gigabit Ethernet long-wave (LX), and fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX) transceivers in any combination. Mounting 19-inch rack or standalone mounting Front Panel Detail Figure 1 shows the front panel of the Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port unit....
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... mode. 14 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED LED Status Indicators The 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port and 24-Port Ethernet switches provide LED indicators on the LEDs of the LEDs. Table 2 describes the meanings of the Switch 2916 and 2924 LED Power Label Power 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet port status ...Link/ Activity Duplex mode Duplex 1000Base SFP SFP port status Module Active Status Green Yellow OFF Green Yellow OFF Yellow OFF Green...
... mode. 14 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED LED Status Indicators The 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port and 24-Port Ethernet switches provide LED indicators on the LEDs of the LEDs. Table 2 describes the meanings of the Switch 2916 and 2924 LED Power Label Power 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet port status ...Link/ Activity Duplex mode Duplex 1000Base SFP SFP port status Module Active Status Green Yellow OFF Green Yellow OFF Yellow OFF Green...
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...Weight Console port Gigabit Ethernet ports on the front panel AC Input voltage Power consumption (full load) Operating temperature Relative humidity Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port 3CBLSG16 Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port 3CBLSG24 44×440×173 mm (1.73 17.3 6.81 in.) 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) One Console port 16 ×...; 10/100/100 Mbps Ethernet ports 24 × 10/100/100 Mbps Ethernet ports Four Gigabit SFP Combo Four Gigabit SFP Combo ports ports ...
...Weight Console port Gigabit Ethernet ports on the front panel AC Input voltage Power consumption (full load) Operating temperature Relative humidity Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port 3CBLSG16 Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port 3CBLSG24 44×440×173 mm (1.73 17.3 6.81 in.) 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) One Console port 16 ×...; 10/100/100 Mbps Ethernet ports 24 × 10/100/100 Mbps Ethernet ports Four Gigabit SFP Combo Four Gigabit SFP Combo ports ports ...
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...;w z product lub przeprowadzeniem prac konserwacyjnych należy zapoznać się z informacjami o bezpieczeństwie zawartymi w 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. 16 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Installing the Switch This section contains information that you must read the 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information document enclosed. Antes de instalar o extraer cualquier componente del...
...;w z product lub przeprowadzeniem prac konserwacyjnych należy zapoznać się z informacjami o bezpieczeństwie zawartymi w 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. 16 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Installing the Switch This section contains information that you must read the 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information document enclosed. Antes de instalar o extraer cualquier componente del...
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... use one of the following topics: ■ Methods of accessing the management software to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on the switch. Web Interface Each switch has an internal set up of the switch and the different methods of Managing a Switch ■ Switch Setup Overview ■ Manually set the IP Address using the Console Port ■ Viewing...
... use one of the following topics: ■ Methods of accessing the management software to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on the switch. Web Interface Each switch has an internal set up of the switch and the different methods of Managing a Switch ■ Switch Setup Overview ■ Manually set the IP Address using the Console Port ■ Viewing...
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... Director software, available from the 3Com website. For example, you need to "Setting Up Web Interface Management" on page 26. In brief, you need to do to get your switch set up and ready for your switch or view the automatically configured IP information ■ Prepare for ...sections that follow. Detailed procedural steps are contained in Figure 5. Figure 4 SNMP Management over the Network SNMP Network Management Workstation Switch Connect over Network via web browser Refer to : ■ Configure IP information manually for your chosen method of what you can manage...
... Director software, available from the 3Com website. For example, you need to "Setting Up Web Interface Management" on page 26. In brief, you need to do to get your switch set up and ready for your switch or view the automatically configured IP information ■ Prepare for ...sections that follow. Detailed procedural steps are contained in Figure 5. Figure 4 SNMP Management over the Network SNMP Network Management Workstation Switch Connect over Network via web browser Refer to : ■ Configure IP information manually for your chosen method of what you can manage...
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...on default users and changing default passwords, see "Default Users and Passwords" on the rear of the switch which details the default IP address. How do you want to manage your switch. See page 25 Refer to the console port and use the Command Line Interface. See page 26... if you want to view the automatically configured IP information? Switch Setup Overview 19 Figure 5 Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow Diagram Power Up the Switch. No How do you do you want to connect to actively manage your Switch? See page 23 Feature Management How do not intend to ...
...on default users and changing default passwords, see "Default Users and Passwords" on the rear of the switch which details the default IP address. How do you want to manage your switch. See page 25 Refer to the console port and use the Command Line Interface. See page 26... if you want to view the automatically configured IP information? Switch Setup Overview 19 Figure 5 Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow Diagram Power Up the Switch. No How do you do you want to connect to actively manage your Switch? See page 23 Feature Management How do not intend to ...
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...IP addresses to be configured so that accompanies your network, or ■ You want to remove the risk of the switch is detected, the switch will be allocated to the switch. If you use the automatic IP configuration method if: ■ your network uses DHCP to allocate IP information, ...have a DHCP server on the rear of you can change it will automatically reconfigure itself with an appropriate IP address, instead of the switch. Work through the "Viewing IP Information using values you know what IP address will use its IP Information without requesting user intervention. ...
...IP addresses to be configured so that accompanies your network, or ■ You want to remove the risk of the switch is detected, the switch will be allocated to the switch. If you use the automatic IP configuration method if: ■ your network uses DHCP to allocate IP information, ...have a DHCP server on the rear of you can change it will automatically reconfigure itself with an appropriate IP address, instead of the switch. Work through the "Viewing IP Information using values you know what IP address will use its IP Information without requesting user intervention. ...
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... (CLI) 21 ■ Your DHCP server does not allow you to allocate static IP addresses. (Static IP addresses are necessary to ensure that the switch is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that was assigned automatically (for example, by a DHCP server). This software allows you configure the...
... (CLI) 21 ■ Your DHCP server does not allow you to allocate static IP addresses. (Static IP addresses are necessary to ensure that the switch is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that was assigned automatically (for example, by a DHCP server). This software allows you configure the...
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... on Self Test (POST) will be set to match the default settings for more information. 3 Power up the switch with terminal emulation software installed) Switch Console Cable Console Port Connection To connect the cable: a Attach the cable's RJ-45 connector to the Console port... documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for the switch, which you have the following information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway b Attach the other end of the switch. The Switch 2916 and 2924 takes approximately one minute to boot. Manually set the...
... on Self Test (POST) will be set to match the default settings for more information. 3 Power up the switch with terminal emulation software installed) Switch Console Cable Console Port Connection To connect the cable: a Attach the cable's RJ-45 connector to the Console port... documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for the switch, which you have the following information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway b Attach the other end of the switch. The Switch 2916 and 2924 takes approximately one minute to boot. Manually set the...
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... in "Connecting to the Console Port" page 21. When the process completes, the Login prompt displays. 3 At the login prompt, enter admin as the switch detects a connection to its console port. 3 At the login prompt, enter admin as follows: ipSetup xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx mmm.mmm.mmm.mmm and then...have logged on correctly, Select menu option# should be displayed. 5 Enter the IP address and subnet mask for you to set up . 1 Connect to the switch Console port as described in "Connecting to the Console Port" page 21. 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as your user name...
... in "Connecting to the Console Port" page 21. When the process completes, the Login prompt displays. 3 At the login prompt, enter admin as the switch detects a connection to its console port. 3 At the login prompt, enter admin as follows: ipSetup xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx mmm.mmm.mmm.mmm and then...have logged on correctly, Select menu option# should be displayed. 5 Enter the IP address and subnet mask for you to set up . 1 Connect to the switch Console port as described in "Connecting to the Console Port" page 21. 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as your user name...
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... 17:44:52) Select menu option# The initial set up your chosen management method. The following is an example of your switch is now complete and the switch is ready for you to set up of the display from the Summary command. If you can logout, disconnect the serial cable... CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 5 Enter Summary to view a summary of Managing a Switch" on page 195. For more information about the CLI, refer to manage the switch, you do not intend to use the command line interface using the console port to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 17. See "Methods of allocated IP...
... 17:44:52) Select menu option# The initial set up your chosen management method. The following is an example of your switch is now complete and the switch is ready for you to set up of the display from the Summary command. If you can logout, disconnect the serial cable... CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 5 Enter Summary to view a summary of Managing a Switch" on page 195. For more information about the CLI, refer to manage the switch, you do not intend to use the command line interface using the console port to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 17. See "Methods of allocated IP...
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... enabled on a browser by default. Choosing a Browser To display the web interface correctly, use one of Managing a Switch" on page 17. ■ Ensure that the switch is connected to the network using a Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors. ■ A suitable... Web browser. These features are enabled on your browser settings. Prerequisites ■ Ensure you have already set up the switch with IP information as described in "Methods of the following Web browser and platform combinations: Table 4 Supported Web Browsers and Platforms Browser ...
... enabled on a browser by default. Choosing a Browser To display the web interface correctly, use one of Managing a Switch" on page 17. ■ Ensure that the switch is connected to the network using a Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors. ■ A suitable... Web browser. These features are enabled on your browser settings. Prerequisites ■ Ensure you have already set up the switch with IP information as described in "Methods of the following Web browser and platform combinations: Table 4 Supported Web Browsers and Platforms Browser ...