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... access methods. Viewing Basic Settings - ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides information about the Switch 2948 and how they can be used in your switch from a remote web browser. provides information for viewing and configuring essential information required for ...System Information - Using the 3Com Web Interface - Provides information for setting up and maintaining device settings. User Guide Overview This section provides an overview to -navigate. Managing Device Security - Provides information for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus. The Web interface ...
... access methods. Viewing Basic Settings - ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides information about the Switch 2948 and how they can be used in your switch from a remote web browser. provides information for viewing and configuring essential information required for ...System Information - Using the 3Com Web Interface - Provides information for setting up and maintaining device settings. User Guide Overview This section provides an overview to -navigate. Managing Device Security - Provides information for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus. The Web interface ...
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... terminology. Related Documentation In addition to an application, system, or device. 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. Most user guides and release notes... this guide, follow the instructions 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 alerts you to potential Personal injury. Warning Information that describes important ...
... terminology. Related Documentation In addition to an application, system, or device. 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. Most user guides and release notes... this guide, follow the instructions 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 alerts you to potential Personal injury. Warning Information that describes important ...
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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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... 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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... 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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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 (LACP) Up to build a secure converged network. If fiber SFP transceivers are used, Auto MDIX is a Gigabit Ethernet switching product that delivers flexible three-speed performance (10...
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 (LACP) Up to build a secure converged network. If fiber SFP transceivers are used, Auto MDIX is a Gigabit Ethernet switching product that delivers flexible three-speed performance (10...
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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. Traffic Prioritization Supported (using the IEEE Std 802.ID, 1998 Edition): Four... traffic queues per port Ethernet, Fast and Gigabit Ethernet Ports Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T ports SFP Ethernet Ports Supports fiber ...
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. Traffic Prioritization Supported (using the IEEE Std 802.ID, 1998 Edition): Four... traffic queues per port Ethernet, Fast and Gigabit Ethernet Ports Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T ports SFP Ethernet Ports Supports fiber ...
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...not inserted or is sending or receiving data. Table 2 Describes the meanings of the Switch 2948 LED Label Status Description Power Power Green The switch starts normally. Module Green The SFP module is sending or receiving data. The LED flashes quickly when the port is ... port works at the rate of 10/100 Mbps. CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED LED Status Indicators The 2948-SFP Plus 48-Port Ethernet switches provide LED indicators on self test (POST). The LED flashes when the system has failed the POST.
...not inserted or is sending or receiving data. Table 2 Describes the meanings of the Switch 2948 LED Label Status Description Power Power Green The switch starts normally. Module Green The SFP module is sending or receiving data. The LED flashes quickly when the port is ... port works at the rate of 10/100 Mbps. CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED LED Status Indicators The 2948-SFP Plus 48-Port Ethernet switches provide LED indicators on self test (POST). The LED flashes when the system has failed the POST.
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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 and Features". on the front panel Four Gigabit SFP Combo ports AC Input voltage Rated voltage range: 100-240 VAC, 50...;W×D) Weight 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs) Console port One Console 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 and Features". on the front panel Four Gigabit SFP Combo ports AC Input voltage Rated voltage range: 100-240 VAC, 50...;W×D) Weight 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs) Console port One Console port Gigabit Ethernet ports 48 × 10/100/100 Mbps Ethernet ports; Table 3 System specifications of the Switch 2948.
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...380;y zapoznać się z informacjami o bezpieczeństwie zawartymi w 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant de Switch ou d'entamer une procedure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives a la securite ...qui se trouvent dans 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch entfernen oder den Switch hinzufugen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. ADVERTENCIA: Informacion de...
...380;y zapoznać się z informacjami o bezpieczeństwie zawartymi w 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant de Switch ou d'entamer une procedure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives a la securite ...qui se trouvent dans 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch entfernen oder den Switch hinzufugen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. ADVERTENCIA: Informacion de...
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...following topics: Methods of Managing a Switch Switch Setup Overview Manually set up of the switch and the different methods of accessing the management software to access the management software that resides on the switch. Managing the switch can help you to improve the efficiency of the switch and therefore the overall performance of ... Setting Up Web Interface Management Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 Default Users and Passwords This is known as managing the switch. Setting Up for Management CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED To make full use of the features offered by your network.
...following topics: Methods of Managing a Switch Switch Setup Overview Manually set up of the switch and the different methods of accessing the management software to access the management software that resides on the switch. Managing the switch can help you to improve the efficiency of the switch and therefore the overall performance of ... Setting Up Web Interface Management Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 Default Users and Passwords This is known as managing the switch. Setting Up for Management CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED To make full use of the features offered by your network.
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... that allow you can use one of the switch including setting and viewing the IP address, configuring user accounts, upgrading switch firmware, and more. CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Methods of Managing a Switch To manage your switch you can use the Command Line Interface through ...operations of the following methods: Web Interface Management SNMP Management In addition, you to Management manage the switch using a Web browser remotely over the Network Switch Refer to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 18. Refer to "Setting Up Web Interface Management" on page ...
... that allow you can use one of the switch including setting and viewing the IP address, configuring user accounts, upgrading switch firmware, and more. CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Methods of Managing a Switch To manage your switch you can use the Command Line Interface through ...operations of the following methods: Web Interface Management SNMP Management In addition, you to Management manage the switch using a Web browser remotely over the Network Switch Refer to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 18. Refer to "Setting Up Web Interface Management" on page ...
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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. 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.
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In brief, you need to do to : Configure IP information manually for your chosen method of what you need to get your switch set up and ready for your switch or view the automatically configured IP information Prepare for management when it is summarized in Figure 4. 10 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Switch Setup Overview This section gives an overview of management The whole setup process is in the sections that follow. Detailed procedural steps are contained in its default state.
In brief, you need to do to : Configure IP information manually for your chosen method of what you need to get your switch set up and ready for your switch or view the automatically configured IP information Prepare for management when it is summarized in Figure 4. 10 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Switch Setup Overview This section gives an overview of management The whole setup process is in the sections that follow. Detailed procedural steps are contained in its default state.
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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. For more information on default users and changing default passwords, see "Default Users and Passwords" on page 20.
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... of its default IP information. Most DHCP servers allow static IP addresses to be configured so that you having to the switch. If the switch is deployed onto a different subnet, it will be difficult to allocate IP information, or flexibility is needed. Note: The... to configure its IP Information without requesting user intervention. Default IP Address If no DHCP server is detected, the switch will be allocated to manually reconfigure the switch. If you assign. You should use automatic IP configuration, it will use its MAC address. Automatic IP Configuration using ...
... of its default IP information. Most DHCP servers allow static IP addresses to be configured so that you having to the switch. If the switch is deployed onto a different subnet, it will be difficult to allocate IP information, or flexibility is needed. Note: The... to configure its IP Information without requesting user intervention. Default IP Address If no DHCP server is detected, the switch will be allocated to manually reconfigure the switch. If you assign. You should use automatic IP configuration, it will use its MAC address. Automatic IP Configuration using ...
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... CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 13 If you use the Manual IP configuration method if: You do not have a DHCP server on your switch, work through the "Viewing IP Information using the Console Port" on page 16. Manual IP Configuration When you configure the IP information manually..., the switch remembers the information that you need to allocate static IP addresses. This makes management simpler and more reliable as it again. For most installations, 3Com recommends that you enter until you can begin management. To ...
... CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 13 If you use the Manual IP configuration method if: You do not have a DHCP server on your switch, work through the "Viewing IP Information using the Console Port" on page 16. Manual IP Configuration When you configure the IP information manually..., the switch remembers the information that you need to allocate static IP addresses. This makes management simpler and more reliable as it again. For most installations, 3Com recommends that you enter until you can begin management. To ...
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... the Console port to manually set the IP address, or to "3Com CLI Reference Guide". You can access the switch through the Console port. The console cable (RJ-45) supplied with terminal emulation software installed, such as Microsoft Hyperterminal. Connecting to the ...Console Port This section describes how to connect to communicate with the terminal emulation software. This software allows you to your switch. Documentation supplied with the switch using the console port directly. For more information about the CLI, refer to view the IP address that was assigned automatically ...
... the Console port to manually set the IP address, or to "3Com CLI Reference Guide". You can access the switch through the Console port. The console cable (RJ-45) supplied with terminal emulation software installed, such as Microsoft Hyperterminal. Connecting to the ...Console Port This section describes how to connect to communicate with the terminal emulation software. This software allows you to your switch. Documentation supplied with the switch using the console port directly. For more information about the CLI, refer to view the IP address that was assigned automatically ...
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...The Power on Self Test (POST) will be set to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for the switch, which you have connected the cable. The Switch 2948 takes approximately one minute to the console port using the Console Port Workstation To connect the cable: a Attach the ...cable's RJ-45 connector to the Console port of the switch b Attach the other end of the cable to the workstation. ...
...The Power on Self Test (POST) will be set to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for the switch, which you have connected the cable. The Switch 2948 takes approximately one minute to the console port using the Console Port Workstation To connect the cable: a Attach the ...cable's RJ-45 connector to the Console port of the switch b Attach the other end of the cable to the workstation. ...
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... IP information using the command line interface. You need to have logged on page 8. The Password prompt displays. 4 Press Return. See "Methods of the switch.) 6 Enter the logout command to set up your user name and press Return. When the process completes, the Login prompt displays. 3 At the login ....xxx is the IP address, mmm.mmm.mmm.mmm is the subnet mask, and ggg.ggg.ggg.ggg is the gateway IP address of Managing a Switch" on correctly, Select menu option: should be displayed. 5 Enter the IP address and subnet mask for you have the following information: IP address subnet...
... IP information using the command line interface. You need to have logged on page 8. The Password prompt displays. 4 Press Return. See "Methods of the switch.) 6 Enter the logout command to set up your user name and press Return. When the process completes, the Login prompt displays. 3 At the login ....xxx is the IP address, mmm.mmm.mmm.mmm is the subnet mask, and ggg.ggg.ggg.ggg is the gateway IP address of Managing a Switch" on correctly, Select menu option: should be displayed. 5 Enter the IP address and subnet mask for you have the following information: IP address subnet...