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...media in conjunction with which they are registered trademarks of safely. Environmental Statement about the Documentation The documentation for a particular purpose. 3Com may be recycled, reused and disposed of Novell, Inc. If you subject to , the implied warranties, terms or conditions ... of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by all products. No part of such revision or change. 3Com Corporation provides this product is applicable. All rights reserved. Novell and NetWare are associated. All other countries, licensed exclusively through...
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...and device access methods. Provides information for configuring port settings. User Guide Overview This section provides an overview to -navigate. Using the 3Com Web Interface - Managing Device Security - Configuring Ports - The Web interface is a network management system that allows you to configure,... GUIDE This guide provides information about the Switch 2948 and how they can be used in your switch from a remote web browser. The Web interface web pages are easy-to-use and easy-to the User Guide. Provides information for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus.
...and device access methods. Provides information for configuring port settings. User Guide Overview This section provides an overview to -navigate. Using the 3Com Web Interface - Managing Device Security - Configuring Ports - The Web interface is a network management system that allows you to configure,... GUIDE This guide provides information about the Switch 2948 and how they can be used in your switch from a remote web browser. The Web interface web pages are easy-to-use and easy-to the User Guide. Provides information for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus.
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VLANs are attached. Provides information for defining file maintenance. Configuring SNMP - Provides information for configuring Link Aggregation which optimizes port usage by linking a group of Service, including DSCP and CoS mapping, policies, and configuring Trust mode. Provides information for configuring IGMP Snooping and IGMP query. Provides information for configuring Classic and Rapid Spanning Tree. Managing Device Diagnostics - Provides information for configuring the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) which they are logical subgroups with a Local Area Network ...
VLANs are attached. Provides information for defining file maintenance. Configuring SNMP - Provides information for configuring Link Aggregation which optimizes port usage by linking a group of Service, including DSCP and CoS mapping, policies, and configuring Trust mode. Provides information for configuring IGMP Snooping and IGMP query. Provides information for configuring Classic and Rapid Spanning Tree. Managing Device Diagnostics - Provides information for configuring the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) which they are logical subgroups with a Local Area Network ...
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... and the information there differs from the information in the release notes. Intended Audience This guide is intended for the 3Com Baseline Switch 2948 includes: Safety and Support Information: Provides installation, set-up, and regulatory compliance information. If release notes are available ...in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com Web site: http://www.3Com.com Conventions Table 1 lists conventions that describes important note features or instructions. Warning Information that alerts you to ...
... and the information there differs from the information in the release notes. Intended Audience This guide is intended for the 3Com Baseline Switch 2948 includes: Safety and Support Information: Provides installation, set-up, and regulatory compliance information. If release notes are available ...in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com Web site: http://www.3Com.com Conventions Table 1 lists conventions that describes important note features or instructions. Warning Information that alerts you to ...
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Contents 1 GETTING STARTED About the Switch 2948 2 Front Panel Detail 3 LED Status Indicators 4 System Specifications 5 Installing the Switch 6 Setting Up for Management 7 Methods of Managing a Switch 8 Switch Setup Overview 10 Using the Command Line Interface (CLI 14 Setting Up Web Interface Management 18 ...V1 or V2 19 Default Users and Passwords 20 Upgrading Software using theCLI 20 2 USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Starting the 3Com Web Interface 21 Understanding the 3Com Web Interface 23 Saving the Configuration 31 Resetting the Device 32 Restoring Factory Defaults 34 Logging ...
Contents 1 GETTING STARTED About the Switch 2948 2 Front Panel Detail 3 LED Status Indicators 4 System Specifications 5 Installing the Switch 6 Setting Up for Management 7 Methods of Managing a Switch 8 Switch Setup Overview 10 Using the Command Line Interface (CLI 14 Setting Up Web Interface Management 18 ...V1 or V2 19 Default Users and Passwords 20 Upgrading Software using theCLI 20 2 USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Starting the 3Com Web Interface 21 Understanding the 3Com Web Interface 23 Saving the Configuration 31 Resetting the Device 32 Restoring Factory Defaults 34 Logging ...
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Viewing LACP 103 Defining LACP Priority 104 Defining LACP Port 105 8 CONFIGURING VLANS VLAN Overview 106 Viewing VLAN Details 108 Viewing VLAN Port Details 109 Creating VLANs 110 Rename the VLANS 111 Modifying VLAN Settings 112 Modifying Port VLAN Settings 114 Removing VLANs 115 9 CONFIGURING IP AND MAC ADDRESS INFORMATION Defining IP Addressing 117 Configuring ARP Settings 118 Viewing ARP Settings 119 Defining ARP Settings 120 Removing ARP Entries 121 Configuring Address Tables 122 Viewing Address Table Settings 123 Viewing Port Summary Settings 125 Adding Entries into ...
Viewing LACP 103 Defining LACP Priority 104 Defining LACP Port 105 8 CONFIGURING VLANS VLAN Overview 106 Viewing VLAN Details 108 Viewing VLAN Port Details 109 Creating VLANs 110 Rename the VLANS 111 Modifying VLAN Settings 112 Modifying Port VLAN Settings 114 Removing VLANs 115 9 CONFIGURING IP AND MAC ADDRESS INFORMATION Defining IP Addressing 117 Configuring ARP Settings 118 Viewing ARP Settings 119 Defining ARP Settings 120 Removing ARP Entries 121 Configuring Address Tables 122 Viewing Address Table Settings 123 Viewing Port Summary Settings 125 Adding Entries into ...
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10 CONFIGURING IGMP SNOOPING & QUERY Introduction 132 Defining IGMP Snooping & Query 132 11 CONFIGURING SPANNING TREE Viewing Spanning Tree 136 Defining Spanning Tree 138 Modifying Spanning Tree 139 12 CONFIGURING SNMP SNMP v1 and v2c 142 Defining SNMP Communities 143 Removing SNMP Communities 145 Defining SNMP Traps 146 Removing SNMP Traps 147 13 Configuring quALITY OF SERVICES Viewing CoS Settings 150 Defining CoS 151 Defining Queuing Algorithm 152 Viewing CoS to Queue 153 Defining CoS to Queue 153 Viewing DSCP to CoS 155 Configuring DSCP to CoS 156 Configuring Trust ...
10 CONFIGURING IGMP SNOOPING & QUERY Introduction 132 Defining IGMP Snooping & Query 132 11 CONFIGURING SPANNING TREE Viewing Spanning Tree 136 Defining Spanning Tree 138 Modifying Spanning Tree 139 12 CONFIGURING SNMP SNMP v1 and v2c 142 Defining SNMP Communities 143 Removing SNMP Communities 145 Defining SNMP Traps 146 Removing SNMP Traps 147 13 Configuring quALITY OF SERVICES Viewing CoS Settings 150 Defining CoS 151 Defining Queuing Algorithm 152 Viewing CoS to Queue 153 Defining CoS to Queue 153 Viewing DSCP to CoS 155 Configuring DSCP to CoS 156 Configuring Trust ...
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... 15 viewing Statistics Viewing Port Statistics 175 16 MANAGING DEVICE DIAGNOSTICS Configuring Port Mirroring 178 Viewing Cable Diagnostics 181 A 3COM NETWORK MANAGEMENT 3Com Network Supervisor 184 3Com Network Director 185 3Com Network Access Manager 185 3Com Enterprise Management Suite 186 Integration Kit with HP OpenView Network Node Manager 186 B device specifications and features Related Standard...
... 15 viewing Statistics Viewing Port Statistics 175 16 MANAGING DEVICE DIAGNOSTICS Configuring Port Mirroring 178 Viewing Cable Diagnostics 181 A 3COM NETWORK MANAGEMENT 3Com Network Supervisor 184 3Com Network Director 185 3Com Network Access Manager 185 3Com Enterprise Management Suite 186 Integration Kit with HP OpenView Network Node Manager 186 B device specifications and features Related Standard...
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... REFERENCE GUIDE Getting Started with the Command Line Interface 199 CLI Commands 200 F GLOSSARy ...210 G OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 216 Solve Problems Online 216 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services 216 Access Software Downloads 217 Contact ...
... REFERENCE GUIDE Getting Started with the Command Line Interface 199 CLI Commands 200 F GLOSSARy ...210 G OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 216 Solve Problems Online 216 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services 216 Access Software Downloads 217 Contact ...
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... This chapter contains introductory information about the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus and how they can be used in your network. It covers summaries of the hardware and software features, and the following topics: About the Switch 2948 Front Panel Detail LED Status Indicators System Specifications Installing the Switch Setting Up for Management Methods of Managing...
... This chapter contains introductory information about the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus and how they can be used in your network. It covers summaries of the hardware and software features, and the following topics: About the Switch 2948 Front Panel Detail LED Status Indicators System Specifications Installing the Switch Setting Up for Management Methods of Managing...
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... duplex on all front panel ports Auto MDI/MDIX Supported on all ports. Table 1 Hardware Features Feature Switch 2948 Addresses Up to build a secure converged network. The Switch 2948 includes the following model: Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus 48-Port The Switch 2948 features the following advantages: Full Gigabit speed access ports Jumbo frames Port security Link aggregation control protocol...
... duplex on all front panel ports Auto MDI/MDIX Supported on all ports. Table 1 Hardware Features Feature Switch 2948 Addresses Up to build a secure converged network. The Switch 2948 includes the following model: Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus 48-Port The Switch 2948 features the following advantages: Full Gigabit speed access ports Jumbo frames Port security Link aggregation control protocol...
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... Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX) transceivers in any combination. Figure 1 Switch 2948 SFP 48-Port-front panel CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Table 1 Hardware Features (continued) Feature Switch 2948 Flow Control In full duplex operation, all ports are capable of the Switch 2948-SFP Plus 48-Port unit. The Switch 2948 ports are supported. Mounting 19-inch rack or standalone mounting Front...
... Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX) transceivers in any combination. Figure 1 Switch 2948 SFP 48-Port-front panel CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Table 1 Hardware Features (continued) Feature Switch 2948 Flow Control In full duplex operation, all ports are capable of the Switch 2948-SFP Plus 48-Port unit. The Switch 2948 ports are supported. Mounting 19-inch rack or standalone mounting Front...
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... Link/ Green The port works at the rate of the Switch 2948 LED Label Status Description Power Power Green The switch starts normally. OFF The switch is performing power-on the LEDs of 1000 port status Activity Mbps. Module Green The SFP module is sending or receiving data. The LED flashes quickly...the rate of the LED. The LED flashes quickly when the port is not connected. CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED LED Status Indicators The 2948-SFP Plus 48-Port Ethernet switches provide LED indicators on the front panel for your convenience to monitor the...
... Link/ Green The port works at the rate of the Switch 2948 LED Label Status Description Power Power Green The switch starts normally. OFF The switch is performing power-on the LEDs of 1000 port status Activity Mbps. Module Green The SFP module is sending or receiving data. The LED flashes quickly...the rate of the LED. The LED flashes quickly when the port is not connected. CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED LED Status Indicators The 2948-SFP Plus 48-Port Ethernet switches provide LED indicators on the front panel for your convenience to monitor the...
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on the front panel Four Gigabit SFP Combo ports AC Input voltage Rated voltage range: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 70 W (full load) Operating temperature 0 to 40 °C ... port Gigabit Ethernet ports 48 × 10/100/100 Mbps Ethernet ports; Table 3 System specifications of the Switch 2948. System Specifications CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Table 3 contains the system specifications of the Switch 2948 switch Specification Switch 2948-SFP Plus 48-Port 3CBLSG48 Physical dimensions 44×440×265 mm (1.73 X 1.7.3 X 10.43 in Appendix B "Device Specifications ...
on the front panel Four Gigabit SFP Combo ports AC Input voltage Rated voltage range: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 70 W (full load) Operating temperature 0 to 40 °C ... port Gigabit Ethernet ports 48 × 10/100/100 Mbps Ethernet ports; Table 3 System specifications of the Switch 2948. System Specifications CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Table 3 contains the system specifications of the Switch 2948 switch Specification Switch 2948-SFP Plus 48-Port 3CBLSG48 Physical dimensions 44×440×265 mm (1.73 X 1.7.3 X 10.43 in Appendix B "Device Specifications ...
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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. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de securite. Before you install or remove any components from the Switch or carry out any maintenance procedures, you need to install and set up your warranty. Prima...
...;w z product lub przeprowadzeniem prac konserwacyjnych należy zapoznać się z informacjami o bezpieczeństwie zawartymi w 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de securite. Before you install or remove any components from the Switch or carry out any maintenance procedures, you need to install and set up your warranty. Prima...
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... for Management CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED To make full use of the features offered by your network. This is known as managing the switch. This section explains the initial set the IP Address using the Console Port Viewing IP Information using the Console Port Setting Up Web Interface ...Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 Default Users and Passwords It covers the following topics: Methods of Managing a Switch Switch Setup Overview Manually set up of the switch and the different methods of your switch, and to change and monitor the way it works, you to improve the efficiency of the...
... for Management CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED To make full use of the features offered by your network. This is known as managing the switch. This section explains the initial set the IP Address using the Console Port Viewing IP Information using the Console Port Setting Up Web Interface ...Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 Default Users and Passwords It covers the following topics: Methods of Managing a Switch Switch Setup Overview Manually set up of the switch and the different methods of your switch, and to change and monitor the way it works, you to improve the efficiency of the...
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...network (see Figure 2). Web Interface Each switch has an internal set of web pages that allow you can use one of the switch including setting and viewing the IP address, configuring user accounts, upgrading switch firmware, and more. Refer to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 18. ... CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Methods of Managing a Switch To manage your switch you can use the Command ...
...network (see Figure 2). Web Interface Each switch has an internal set of web pages that allow you can use one of the switch including setting and viewing the IP address, configuring user accounts, upgrading switch firmware, and more. Refer to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 18. ... CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Methods of Managing a Switch To manage your switch you can use the Command ...
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CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Director software, available from the 3Com website. For example, you can manage a switch using any network management workstation running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3 SNMP Management over the Network Refer to "Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2" on page 19.
CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Director software, available from the 3Com website. For example, you can manage a switch using any network management workstation running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3 SNMP Management over the Network Refer to "Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2" on page 19.
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In brief, you need to: Configure IP information manually for your switch or view the automatically configured IP information Prepare for your chosen method of what you need to do to get your switch set up and ready for management when it is summarized in the sections that follow. 10 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Switch Setup Overview This section gives an overview of management The whole setup process is in its default state. Detailed procedural steps are contained in Figure 4.
In brief, you need to: Configure IP information manually for your switch or view the automatically configured IP information Prepare for your chosen method of what you need to do to get your switch set up and ready for management when it is summarized in the sections that follow. 10 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Switch Setup Overview This section gives an overview of management The whole setup process is in its default state. Detailed procedural steps are contained in Figure 4.
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For more information on default users and changing default passwords, see "Default Users and Passwords" on page 20. CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 11 Figure 4 Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow Diagram CAUTION: To protect your switch from unauthorized access, you must change the default password as soon as possible, even if you do not intend to actively manage your switch.
For more information on default users and changing default passwords, see "Default Users and Passwords" on page 20. CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 11 Figure 4 Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow Diagram CAUTION: To protect your switch from unauthorized access, you must change the default password as soon as possible, even if you do not intend to actively manage your switch.