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...directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. To uphold our policy, we are registered trademarks of such revision or change. 3Com Corporation provides this documentation, it is fully biodegradable and recyclable, and is applicable. Ensuring that all products are provided in the ... national legislation and regulations. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of the Institute of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for the Software. UNIX is any software on any licensed program or documentation contained in, or delivered to recognized ...
...directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. To uphold our policy, we are registered trademarks of such revision or change. 3Com Corporation provides this documentation, it is fully biodegradable and recyclable, and is applicable. Ensuring that all products are provided in the ... national legislation and regulations. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of the Institute of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for the Software. UNIX is any software on any licensed program or documentation contained in, or delivered to recognized ...
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Rear View Detail 23 Switch 5500 23 Switch 5500G-EI 24 Expansion Module Slot 24 Power Socket 24 Open Book Warning Labels 24 Redundant Power System Socket 25 Stacking Cable Ports (Switch 5500G-EI) 25 CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Before You Start 9 Release Notes 9 About Your CD-ROM 9 ...11 Accessing Online Documentation 11 Documentation Comments 12 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 4 SWITCH 5500 FAMILY About the Switch 5500 Family 14 Summary of Hardware Features 15 Switch 5500 Family - Front View Detail 16 Switch 5500 16 Switch 5500G-EI 17 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX/ 1000BASE-T Ports 18 1000BASE-X SFP Ports 19 ...
Rear View Detail 23 Switch 5500 23 Switch 5500G-EI 24 Expansion Module Slot 24 Power Socket 24 Open Book Warning Labels 24 Redundant Power System Socket 25 Stacking Cable Ports (Switch 5500G-EI) 25 CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Before You Start 9 Release Notes 9 About Your CD-ROM 9 ...11 Accessing Online Documentation 11 Documentation Comments 12 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 4 SWITCH 5500 FAMILY About the Switch 5500 Family 14 Summary of Hardware Features 15 Switch 5500 Family - Front View Detail 16 Switch 5500 16 Switch 5500G-EI 17 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX/ 1000BASE-T Ports 18 1000BASE-X SFP Ports 19 ...
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... a Suitable Site 29 Rack-mounting 30 Switch 5500 (non PoE) 30 Switch 5500 and Switch 5500G-EI (PoE) 32 Connecting a Redundant Power Supply 33 Specifying the Redundant Power System 36 Connecting the Switch to the Redundant Power System 37 Connecting the Earthing Cable 38 RPS LED 39 Using Power over Ethernet 39 Placing Units On Top of...
... a Suitable Site 29 Rack-mounting 30 Switch 5500 (non PoE) 30 Switch 5500 and Switch 5500G-EI (PoE) 32 Connecting a Redundant Power Supply 33 Specifying the Redundant Power System 36 Connecting the Switch to the Redundant Power System 37 Connecting the Earthing Cable 38 RPS LED 39 Using Power over Ethernet 39 Placing Units On Top of...
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... 54 Manually Configuring IP Information 55 Connecting to the Console Port 55 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 58 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 61 Using 3Com Network Director 62 Connecting to the Console Port 62 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 64 User Interface Overview 64 CLI Management via the Console...
... 54 Manually Configuring IP Information 55 Connecting to the Console Port 55 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 58 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 61 Using 3Com Network Director 62 Connecting to the Console Port 62 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 64 User Interface Overview 64 CLI Management via the Console...
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... Modem Cable 124 Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments 124 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 5500 (28 Port) 128 Switch 5500 PWR (28 Port) 129 Switch 5500 (52 Port) 130 Switch 5500 PWR (52 Port) 131 Switch 5500 FX (28 Port) 132 Switch 5500G-EI (24 Port) 133 Switch 5500G-EI PWR (24 Port) 134 Switch 5500G-EI (48 Port) 135 FTP (via a network port) 91 XModem (via...
... Modem Cable 124 Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments 124 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 5500 (28 Port) 128 Switch 5500 PWR (28 Port) 129 Switch 5500 (52 Port) 130 Switch 5500 PWR (52 Port) 131 Switch 5500 FX (28 Port) 132 Switch 5500G-EI (24 Port) 133 Switch 5500G-EI PWR (24 Port) 134 Switch 5500G-EI (48 Port) 135 FTP (via a network port) 91 XModem (via...
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Switch 5500G-EI PWR (48 Port) 136 Switch 5500G-EI SFP (24-Port) 137 RPS 138 Earthing Lead 139 D OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product 141 Purchase Value-Added Services 141 Troubleshoot Online 142 Access Software Downloads 142 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 142 Contact Us 143 INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES
Switch 5500G-EI PWR (48 Port) 136 Switch 5500G-EI SFP (24-Port) 137 RPS 138 Earthing Lead 139 D OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product 141 Purchase Value-Added Services 141 Troubleshoot Online 142 Access Software Downloads 142 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 142 Contact Us 143 INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES
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... up network equipment; The guide is intended for details. ■ 3Com Network Director - consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of other useful applications. refer to -use 3Com® SuperStack® 4 Switch 5500 in the release notes. a powerful and easy-to "Related ...Documentation" on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ If the information in the release notes differ from...
... up network equipment; The guide is intended for details. ■ 3Com Network Director - consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of other useful applications. refer to -use 3Com® SuperStack® 4 Switch 5500 in the release notes. a powerful and easy-to "Related ...Documentation" on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ If the information in the release notes differ from...
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The word "command" means that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says "type." Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Caution Information that you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in angle brackets. Example: To change your password, use the following command: bridge port detail When you see the word "enter" in this guide, you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . Click OK. 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE ...
The word "command" means that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says "type." Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Caution Information that you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in angle brackets. Example: To change your password, use the following command: bridge port detail When you see the word "enter" in this guide, you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . Click OK. 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE ...
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...the files from the contents page. The documentation is supplied in hard copy with your Switch. If your PC has auto-run enabled, a splash screen will be accessed from a local drive or... server, you to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following : 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the relevant CD-ROM drive. This...supplied under the Help button on the web interface. ■ SuperStack 4 Switch 5500 Configuration Guide This guide contains information on the CD-ROM. Related Documentation 11 Related Documentation In addition...
...the files from the contents page. The documentation is supplied in hard copy with your Switch. If your PC has auto-run enabled, a splash screen will be accessed from a local drive or... server, you to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following : 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the relevant CD-ROM drive. This...supplied under the Help button on the web interface. ■ SuperStack 4 Switch 5500 Configuration Guide This guide contains information on the CD-ROM. Related Documentation 11 Related Documentation In addition...
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... Comments ■ The PDF Configuration Guide is stored in the first instance to your network supplier. Example: Part Number DUA1725-0AAA01 3Com SuperStack 4 Switch 5500 Getting Started Guide Page 21 Please note that we can only respond to comments and questions about this e-mail address. Questions ...related to 3Com at this document to technical support or sales should be directed in the Docs/configuration directory on the title page) and...
... Comments ■ The PDF Configuration Guide is stored in the first instance to your network supplier. Example: Part Number DUA1725-0AAA01 3Com SuperStack 4 Switch 5500 Getting Started Guide Page 21 Please note that we can only respond to comments and questions about this e-mail address. Questions ...related to 3Com at this document to technical support or sales should be directed in the Docs/configuration directory on the title page) and...
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It covers summary information about the Switch 5500 Family and how they can be used in your network. Front View Detail ■ Switch 5500 Family - Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 4 SWITCH 5500 FAMILY This chapter contains introductory information about the hardware and the following topics: ■ About the Switch 5500 Family ■ Switch 5500 Family -
It covers summary information about the Switch 5500 Family and how they can be used in your network. Front View Detail ■ Switch 5500 Family - Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 4 SWITCH 5500 FAMILY This chapter contains introductory information about the hardware and the following topics: ■ About the Switch 5500 Family ■ Switch 5500 Family -
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... Port 24 4 11 Switch 5500-SI 52 Port 48 4 11 Switch 5500-EI 28 Port 24 4 11 Switch 5500-EI 52 Port 48 4 11 Switch 5500 PWR 28 Port 24 4 11 Switch 5500 PWR 52 Port 48 4 11 Switch 5500 FX 28 Port 2 24 2 11 Switch 5500G-EI 24 Port 24 24* 4† 2 1 1 1 Switch 5500G-EI 48 Port 48 48* 4† 2 1 1 1 Switch 5500G-EI SFP 24 Port...
... Port 24 4 11 Switch 5500-SI 52 Port 48 4 11 Switch 5500-EI 28 Port 24 4 11 Switch 5500-EI 52 Port 48 4 11 Switch 5500 PWR 28 Port 24 4 11 Switch 5500 PWR 52 Port 48 4 11 Switch 5500 FX 28 Port 2 24 2 11 Switch 5500G-EI 24 Port 24 24* 4† 2 1 1 1 Switch 5500G-EI 48 Port 48 48* 4† 2 1 1 1 Switch 5500G-EI SFP 24 Port...
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... a single unit with PoE PSUs (3CR17254 and 3CR17255). Fast Ethernet and Auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Ports and SFP ports. (Switch 5500G-EI) 100BASE-X SFP Ports Supports 100BASE-LX10 10km single-mode and 100BASE-FX 2km multi-mode transceivers. 1000BASE-X Gigabit Ethernet SFP Ports Supports fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX), long-wave (LX), long-haul (LH70...
... a single unit with PoE PSUs (3CR17254 and 3CR17255). Fast Ethernet and Auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Ports and SFP ports. (Switch 5500G-EI) 100BASE-X SFP Ports Supports 100BASE-LX10 10km single-mode and 100BASE-FX 2km multi-mode transceivers. 1000BASE-X Gigabit Ethernet SFP Ports Supports fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX), long-wave (LX), long-haul (LH70...
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front view PWR LED 1000BASE-X Ports Port Status LEDs Console Port RPS LED 3CR17171-91 SuperStack 4 Switch 5500 PWR 28 Port Green=Status Yellow=Packet Red=PoE 10/100BASE-TX Ports 1000BASE-X Ports Unit LED Mode LED Power LED front view Port ...Status LEDs Console Port Unit LED RPS LED Mode LED 10/100BASE-TX Ports Figure 3 Switch 5500-EI 28-Port PWR - 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 4 SWITCH 5500 FAMILY Switch 5500 Family - Front View Detail Switch 5500 Figure 1 Switch 5500 SI and EI 28-Port - front view Port Status LEDs Console Port RPS LED 10/100BASE-TX...
front view PWR LED 1000BASE-X Ports Port Status LEDs Console Port RPS LED 3CR17171-91 SuperStack 4 Switch 5500 PWR 28 Port Green=Status Yellow=Packet Red=PoE 10/100BASE-TX Ports 1000BASE-X Ports Unit LED Mode LED Power LED front view Port ...Status LEDs Console Port Unit LED RPS LED Mode LED 10/100BASE-TX Ports Figure 3 Switch 5500-EI 28-Port PWR - 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 4 SWITCH 5500 FAMILY Switch 5500 Family - Front View Detail Switch 5500 Figure 1 Switch 5500 SI and EI 28-Port - front view Port Status LEDs Console Port RPS LED 10/100BASE-TX...
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... 4 16 5 17 6 18 7 19 8 20 9 21 10 22 11 23 12 24 21 22 23 Unit LED PWR LED RPS LED 3CR17251-91 SuperStack 4 Switch 5500G-EI 24-Port PWR Mode: 24 Console Unit 100% Green=Status 80% Yellow=Packet 60% Red=POE RPS MOD 40% 20% STK 10/100/1000BASE-T...Status LEDs Speed Duplex Console Port RPS LED 3CR17181-91 SuperStack 4 Switch 5500-EI 28-Port FX 100Base-FX 1000Base-X 10/100/100BASE-T Green=Speed Yellow=Duplex RPS PWR 100BASE-FX Ports 1000BASE-X Ports Unit LED 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports Power LED Mode LED Switch 5500G-EI Figure 6 Switch 5500G-EI (24 port) -
... 4 16 5 17 6 18 7 19 8 20 9 21 10 22 11 23 12 24 21 22 23 Unit LED PWR LED RPS LED 3CR17251-91 SuperStack 4 Switch 5500G-EI 24-Port PWR Mode: 24 Console Unit 100% Green=Status 80% Yellow=Packet 60% Red=POE RPS MOD 40% 20% STK 10/100/1000BASE-T...Status LEDs Speed Duplex Console Port RPS LED 3CR17181-91 SuperStack 4 Switch 5500-EI 28-Port FX 100Base-FX 1000Base-X 10/100/100BASE-T Green=Speed Yellow=Duplex RPS PWR 100BASE-FX Ports 1000BASE-X Ports Unit LED 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports Power LED Mode LED Switch 5500G-EI Figure 6 Switch 5500G-EI (24 port) -
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...Green=1000Mbps Yellow=10/100Mbps D(Duplex):Green=Full Duplex Yellow=Half Duplex 1000Base-X 1000Base-X Power LED RPS LED 25/11 SD 3CR17259-91 SuperStack 4 Switch 5500G-EI SFP 24-Port 26/12 SD 27/23 SD 28/24 SD 10/100/1000Base-TX PWR RPS STK MOD 1000BASE-X Ports 10...: RJ-45 Ports. They cannot be connected to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 4 SWITCH 5500 FAMILY Figure 7 Switch 5500G-EI (48 port) - front view Port Status LEDs Console Port Unit LED Status:Green=10Mbps Yellow=10Mbps Flashing=Disabled Packet:Green=Full Duplex...
...Green=1000Mbps Yellow=10/100Mbps D(Duplex):Green=Full Duplex Yellow=Half Duplex 1000Base-X 1000Base-X Power LED RPS LED 25/11 SD 3CR17259-91 SuperStack 4 Switch 5500G-EI SFP 24-Port 26/12 SD 27/23 SD 28/24 SD 10/100/1000Base-TX PWR RPS STK MOD 1000BASE-X Ports 10...: RJ-45 Ports. They cannot be connected to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 4 SWITCH 5500 FAMILY Figure 7 Switch 5500G-EI (48 port) - front view Port Status LEDs Console Port Unit LED Status:Green=10Mbps Yellow=10Mbps Flashing=Disabled Packet:Green=Full Duplex...
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...-band management. The default baud rate is 100 Mbps. 1000BASE-X SFP Ports The 1000BASE-X SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) ports support fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX), long-wave (LX), long-haul (LH70) and copper (T) SFP Transceivers in the 1000 Mbps standard. Alternatively, auto-...disabled (except 1000BASE-T where auto-negotiation is auto-negotiation enabled, where the speed, duplex and flow control modes are 100Mbps (Switch 5500-EI FX ports that can be manually configured to 10km. It is mandatory in any combination. Console Port The console port allows ...
...-band management. The default baud rate is 100 Mbps. 1000BASE-X SFP Ports The 1000BASE-X SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) ports support fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX), long-wave (LX), long-haul (LH70) and copper (T) SFP Transceivers in the 1000 Mbps standard. Alternatively, auto-...disabled (except 1000BASE-T where auto-negotiation is auto-negotiation enabled, where the speed, duplex and flow control modes are 100Mbps (Switch 5500-EI FX ports that can be manually configured to 10km. It is mandatory in any combination. Console Port The console port allows ...
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...Color Indicates 10/100/1000BASE-TX Port LEDs Speed Green A high speed (1000 Mbps) link is present, blinking off for Correct Operation of the Switch. Yellow flashing The port has failed POST. Green flashing Port power has exceeded limit or is present, blinking off for problem solving, see "...Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs" on the front of the Switch, and how to read their status according to unit being delivered to diagnose hardware faults, display POST test ID, display Stack ID, display ...
...Color Indicates 10/100/1000BASE-TX Port LEDs Speed Green A high speed (1000 Mbps) link is present, blinking off for Correct Operation of the Switch. Yellow flashing The port has failed POST. Green flashing Port power has exceeded limit or is present, blinking off for problem solving, see "...Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs" on the front of the Switch, and how to read their status according to unit being delivered to diagnose hardware faults, display POST test ID, display Stack ID, display ...
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... the port. Yellow Half duplex packets are being delivered. 1000BASE-X SFP Port LEDs Speed Green A 1000 Mbps link is present. Yellow flashing Port failed POST. Switch 5500 Family -
... the port. Yellow Half duplex packets are being delivered. 1000BASE-X SFP Port LEDs Speed Green A 1000 Mbps link is present. Yellow flashing Port failed POST. Switch 5500 Family -
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...a test ID number appears in the Unit LED (seven segment display) or Software download is in resilient mode. Green flashing The Switch has failed POST. Stack LED Green The XRN stack is functioning in progress. Yellow The XRN stack is attached. 22 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING ...'f' There has been a fan failure. Loop cable is functioning without the loop connection. Off Stacking Cables are not connected. Module LED (Switch 5500G-EI only) Green The Module is installed but not supported or faulty. Yellow flashing The Module is installed and operating normally. Speed Green 10/...
...a test ID number appears in the Unit LED (seven segment display) or Software download is in resilient mode. Green flashing The Switch has failed POST. Stack LED Green The XRN stack is functioning in progress. Yellow The XRN stack is attached. 22 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING ...'f' There has been a fan failure. Loop cable is functioning without the loop connection. Off Stacking Cables are not connected. Module LED (Switch 5500G-EI only) Green The Module is installed but not supported or faulty. Yellow flashing The Module is installed and operating normally. Speed Green 10/...