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3Com® Switch 4210 Family Getting Started Switch 4210 PWR 9-Port Switch 4210 PWR 18-Port Switch 4210 PWR 26-Port Switch 4210 9-Port Switch 4210 18-Port Switch 4210 26-Port Switch 4210 52-Port www.3Com.com Part Number: 10016119 Rev. AB Published: January, 2008
3Com® Switch 4210 Family Getting Started Switch 4210 PWR 9-Port Switch 4210 PWR 18-Port Switch 4210 PWR 26-Port Switch 4210 9-Port Switch 4210 18-Port Switch 4210 26-Port Switch 4210 52-Port www.3Com.com Part Number: 10016119 Rev. AB Published: January, 2008
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...in this documentation at private expense. Funk RADIUS is a registered trademark of Funk Software, Inc. All other countries. 3Com and the 3Com logo are associated. Conserving energy, materials and natural resources in content from time to time without obligation on any legend...FAR 2.101(a) and as such is provided with limited rights only as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this User Guide. Technical data is applicable. Aegis is a registered trademark in all products...
...in this documentation at private expense. Funk RADIUS is a registered trademark of Funk Software, Inc. All other countries. 3Com and the 3Com logo are associated. Conserving energy, materials and natural resources in content from time to time without obligation on any legend...FAR 2.101(a) and as such is provided with limited rights only as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this User Guide. Technical data is applicable. Aegis is a registered trademark in all products...
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... Latest Software and Documentation for Your 3Com Switch 5 Before You Start 5 Related Documentation 6 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Overview 7 Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family PWR Switches 8 Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family Non-PWR Models 14 Technical Specifications 19 SFP Modules Supported for the Switch 4210 21 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Rack-Mounting the Switch 24 Mounting the Switch on a Desktop 27 The Power-up...
... Latest Software and Documentation for Your 3Com Switch 5 Before You Start 5 Related Documentation 6 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Overview 7 Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family PWR Switches 8 Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family Non-PWR Models 14 Technical Specifications 19 SFP Modules Supported for the Switch 4210 21 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Rack-Mounting the Switch 24 Mounting the Switch on a Desktop 27 The Power-up...
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... Cable 57 PC-AT Serial Cable 57 Modem Cable 58 Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments 58 B OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 59 Solve Problems Online 59 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services 59 Access Software ...Downloads 59 Contact Us 60 C 3COM NETWORK MANAGEMENT 3Com Network Supervisor 63 3Com Network Director 63 3Com Network Access Manager 64 3Com Enterprise Management Suite 65 Integration Kit with HP OpenView Network Node Manager 65 D REDUNDANT POWER ...
... Cable 57 PC-AT Serial Cable 57 Modem Cable 58 Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments 58 B OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 59 Solve Problems Online 59 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services 59 Access Software ...Downloads 59 Contact Us 60 C 3COM NETWORK MANAGEMENT 3Com Network Supervisor 63 3Com Network Director 63 3Com Network Access Manager 64 3Com Enterprise Management Suite 65 Integration Kit with HP OpenView Network Node Manager 65 D REDUNDANT POWER ...
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... guide is intended for use by network administrators who install and set up -to-date operating software and user documentation for the Switch 4210, point your web browser to : www.3Com.com/4210 and select the "Support and Registration" link. If the information in the Release Notes differs from this guide. ABOUT THIS GUIDE...
... guide is intended for use by network administrators who install and set up -to-date operating software and user documentation for the Switch 4210, point your web browser to : www.3Com.com/4210 and select the "Support and Registration" link. If the information in the Release Notes differs from this guide. ABOUT THIS GUIDE...
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It is supplied in hard copy with your switch. It is supplied in PDF format on the 3Com Web site. ■ 3Com Switch 4210 Family Command Reference Guide This guide provides detailed information about the current software release, including new features...supported by your switch and how they can be used to manage the switch. 6 ● Related Documentation 3Com Switch 4210 Family Command Reference In addition to this guide, the Switch 4210 documentation set includes the following: ■ 3Com Switch 4210 Family Configuration Guide This guide contains information on the 3Com Web site. ...
It is supplied in hard copy with your switch. It is supplied in PDF format on the 3Com Web site. ■ 3Com Switch 4210 Family Command Reference Guide This guide provides detailed information about the current software release, including new features...supported by your switch and how they can be used to manage the switch. 6 ● Related Documentation 3Com Switch 4210 Family Command Reference In addition to this guide, the Switch 4210 documentation set includes the following: ■ 3Com Switch 4210 Family Configuration Guide This guide contains information on the 3Com Web site. ...
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...models and Table 2 describes its features. Figure 2 Non Power over Ethernet models Model Power supply Switch 4210 PWR AC input 9-port Switch 4210 PWR AC input 18-port Switch 4210 PWR AC or RPS DC 26-port input Number of 10/100 Mbps ports 8 16 24 Number... features. Figure 2 displays these models and Table 1 provides a description of the Switch 4210 Family models support industry standard IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE). 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Overview The 3Com Switch 4210 Family provides high-performance, high-density, easy-to-install, NMS-manageable intelligent Ethernet...
...models and Table 2 describes its features. Figure 2 Non Power over Ethernet models Model Power supply Switch 4210 PWR AC input 9-port Switch 4210 PWR AC input 18-port Switch 4210 PWR AC or RPS DC 26-port input Number of 10/100 Mbps ports 8 16 24 Number... features. Figure 2 displays these models and Table 1 provides a description of the Switch 4210 Family models support industry standard IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE). 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Overview The 3Com Switch 4210 Family provides high-performance, high-density, easy-to-install, NMS-manageable intelligent Ethernet...
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...ports 1 AC input 48 Two 10/100/100 ports 1 Two SFP ports Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family PWR Switches Switch 4210 9-port PWR Front panel Each Switch 4210 9-port PWR unit provides eight 10/100Base-TX autosensing Ethernet ports, one 10/100/1000Base-T...-T Ethernet port at one Console port. The SFP port and the 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port form a Combo port. Figure 3 shows the front panel of a Switch 4210 9-port PWR ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) 1 4 5 8 ( 8 ) (7) (6) (5) (1) 10/100Base-TX autosensing Ethernet port status LED (2) Link LED for Combo port (3) Console port ...
...ports 1 AC input 48 Two 10/100/100 ports 1 Two SFP ports Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family PWR Switches Switch 4210 9-port PWR Front panel Each Switch 4210 9-port PWR unit provides eight 10/100Base-TX autosensing Ethernet ports, one 10/100/1000Base-T...-T Ethernet port at one Console port. The SFP port and the 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port form a Combo port. Figure 3 shows the front panel of a Switch 4210 9-port PWR ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) 1 4 5 8 ( 8 ) (7) (6) (5) (1) 10/100Base-TX autosensing Ethernet port status LED (2) Link LED for Combo port (3) Console port ...
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...PoE standard. n If the left screw hole above the security slot is located on this model is 70W, enough to 63 Hz Cooling system The Switch 4210 9-port PWR units each run two fans for PoE on the left side panel, as shown in Figure 7. The total available power for heat ...dissipation. The security slot is used, the security slot cannot be used . Switch 4210 PWR 18-port Front panel Switch 4210s 18-port PWR each Combo port, either the SFP port or the corresponding 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port can lock the device together...
...PoE standard. n If the left screw hole above the security slot is located on this model is 70W, enough to 63 Hz Cooling system The Switch 4210 9-port PWR units each run two fans for PoE on the left side panel, as shown in Figure 7. The total available power for heat ...dissipation. The security slot is used, the security slot cannot be used . Switch 4210 PWR 18-port Front panel Switch 4210s 18-port PWR each Combo port, either the SFP port or the corresponding 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port can lock the device together...
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The security slot is located on the left side panel, as shown in Figure 7. 10 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Figure 5 Front panel of a Switch 4210 18-port PWR (1) (2) (3) (4) (8) (7) (6) (5) (1) 10/100Base-TX autosensing Ethernet port status LED (2) Link LED for Combo port (3) Console port (4)...(6) D/S LED (7) Mode button (8) Active LED for Combo port Rear panel Figure 6 Rear panel of a Switch 4210 18-port PWR ( 1 ) (1) AC power socket Side panel Each Switch 4210 18-port PWR provides a security slot, through which you can lock the device together with an irremovable object to...
The security slot is located on the left side panel, as shown in Figure 7. 10 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Figure 5 Front panel of a Switch 4210 18-port PWR (1) (2) (3) (4) (8) (7) (6) (5) (1) 10/100Base-TX autosensing Ethernet port status LED (2) Link LED for Combo port (3) Console port (4)...(6) D/S LED (7) Mode button (8) Active LED for Combo port Rear panel Figure 6 Rear panel of a Switch 4210 18-port PWR ( 1 ) (1) AC power socket Side panel Each Switch 4210 18-port PWR provides a security slot, through which you can lock the device together with an irremovable object to...
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...corresponding 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port at full 15.4W required of the PoE standard. The total available power for heat dissipation. Switch 4210 PWR 26-port Front panel The Switch 4210 26-port PWR model provides 24 10/100Base-TX autosensing Ethernet ports, two 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports, two 100/1000Base SFP...240 VAC, 50 Hz/60 Hz ■ Input voltage range: 90 VAC to 264 VAC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz Switch 4210 PWR 18-Port units are able to the Switch 4210 Family PWR Switches 11 Figure 7 Security slot on this model is used, the security slot cannot be used. Each SFP port and the...
...corresponding 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port at full 15.4W required of the PoE standard. The total available power for heat dissipation. Switch 4210 PWR 26-port Front panel The Switch 4210 26-port PWR model provides 24 10/100Base-TX autosensing Ethernet ports, two 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports, two 100/1000Base SFP...240 VAC, 50 Hz/60 Hz ■ Input voltage range: 90 VAC to 264 VAC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz Switch 4210 PWR 18-Port units are able to the Switch 4210 Family PWR Switches 11 Figure 7 Security slot on this model is used, the security slot cannot be used. Each SFP port and the...
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... (6) D/S LED (7) Mode button (8) Active LED for Combo port Rear panel Figure 9 Rear panel of the PoE standard. 3Com recommends a Redundant Power System (RPS) from Eaton Powerware for providing DC power to www.3com.com/rps. Cooling system Switch 4210 26-port PWR units each run four fans for PoE on this model is 370W;
... (6) D/S LED (7) Mode button (8) Active LED for Combo port Rear panel Figure 9 Rear panel of the PoE standard. 3Com recommends a Redundant Power System (RPS) from Eaton Powerware for providing DC power to www.3com.com/rps. Cooling system Switch 4210 26-port PWR units each run four fans for PoE on this model is 370W;
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... The port is in the active state but there is no traffic on initially. For details, see Table 4. Table 4 Port status LEDs on the Switch 4210 PWR models Port status mode LED Port status LED The A/L LED is Yellow LED on (left) BLINKING OFF Green LED ON (right) OFF The ... port on the port. Table 5 The 1000 Mbps uplink port status LED on 4210 PWR models LED 1000 Mbps uplink port link LED Mark on the Switch 4210 PWR model. Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family PWR Switches 13 The Switch 4210 PWR Power LED Front Panel LEDs Table 3 describes the power LED on the panel...
... The port is in the active state but there is no traffic on initially. For details, see Table 4. Table 4 Port status LEDs on the Switch 4210 PWR models Port status mode LED Port status LED The A/L LED is Yellow LED on (left) BLINKING OFF Green LED ON (right) OFF The ... port on the port. Table 5 The 1000 Mbps uplink port status LED on 4210 PWR models LED 1000 Mbps uplink port link LED Mark on the Switch 4210 PWR model. Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family PWR Switches 13 The Switch 4210 PWR Power LED Front Panel LEDs Table 3 describes the power LED on the panel...
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... port is in the active state and there is no traffic on the port. Figure 10 shows the front panel of the Switch 4210 9-port model. Switch 4210 9-port Front panel The Switch 4210 9-port model provides eight 10/100Base-TX autosensing Ethernet ports, one 10/100/1000Base-T autosensing Ethernet port, one 100/1000Base-X SFP port... the port. For the Combo port, either the SFP port or the 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port can be used at a time. Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family Non-PWR Models This section describes each...
... port is in the active state and there is no traffic on the port. Figure 10 shows the front panel of the Switch 4210 9-port model. Switch 4210 9-port Front panel The Switch 4210 9-port model provides eight 10/100Base-TX autosensing Ethernet ports, one 10/100/1000Base-T autosensing Ethernet port, one 100/1000Base-X SFP port... the port. For the Combo port, either the SFP port or the 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port can be used at a time. Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family Non-PWR Models This section describes each...
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... VAC, 50 Hz/60 Hz ■ Input voltage range: 90 VAC to 264 VAC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz Cooling system The Switch 4210 cools off naturally. Figure 12 The Switch 4210 18-port model's front panel (1) (2) (3) (4) (8) (7) (7) (6) (5) (1) 10/100Base-TX autosensing port Speed LED (green) (2) 10/100Base-TX ...100/1000Base-T autosensing port (5) Console port (6) 100/1000Base-X SFP port (7) Link/Act LED (green) (8) Power LED (PWR) Figure 12 shows the Switch 4210 18-port model's front panel. For each Combo port, you can use either the SFP port or the corresponding 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port at...
... VAC, 50 Hz/60 Hz ■ Input voltage range: 90 VAC to 264 VAC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz Cooling system The Switch 4210 cools off naturally. Figure 12 The Switch 4210 18-port model's front panel (1) (2) (3) (4) (8) (7) (7) (6) (5) (1) 10/100Base-TX autosensing port Speed LED (green) (2) 10/100Base-TX ...100/1000Base-T autosensing port (5) Console port (6) 100/1000Base-X SFP port (7) Link/Act LED (green) (8) Power LED (PWR) Figure 12 shows the Switch 4210 18-port model's front panel. For each Combo port, you can use either the SFP port or the corresponding 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port at...
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... to 240 VAC, 50 Hz/60 Hz ■ Input voltage range: 90 VAC to 264 VAC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz Cooling system 3Com Switch 4210 non-PWR models cool naturallly through airflow. For each Combo port, you can use either the SFP port or the corresponding 10/100/1000BASE-T ...(green) (4) 10/100/1000Base-T autosensing port (5) Console port (6) 100/1000Base-X SFP port (7) Link/Act LED (green) (8) Power LED (PWR) Switch 4210 26-port Front panel The Switch 4210 26-port front panel provides 24 10/100Base-TX autosensing Ethernet ports, two 10/100/1000Base-T autosensing Ethernet ports, two 100/1000Base-X SFP...
... to 240 VAC, 50 Hz/60 Hz ■ Input voltage range: 90 VAC to 264 VAC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz Cooling system 3Com Switch 4210 non-PWR models cool naturallly through airflow. For each Combo port, you can use either the SFP port or the corresponding 10/100/1000BASE-T ...(green) (4) 10/100/1000Base-T autosensing port (5) Console port (6) 100/1000Base-X SFP port (7) Link/Act LED (green) (8) Power LED (PWR) Switch 4210 26-port Front panel The Switch 4210 26-port front panel provides 24 10/100Base-TX autosensing Ethernet ports, two 10/100/1000Base-T autosensing Ethernet ports, two 100/1000Base-X SFP...
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...264 VAC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz Cooling system 3Com Switch 4210 non-PWR models cool naturally through airflow. Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family Non-PWR Models 17 Rear panel Figure 15 The Switch 4210 26-port rear panel ( 2 ) (2) AC input terminal block Power system The Switch 4210 26-port model supports AC input. ■ Rated... to 240 VAC, 50 Hz/60 Hz ■ Input voltage range: 90 VAC to 264 VAC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz Cooling system 3Com Switch 4210 non-PWR models cool naturally through airflow. For each Combo port, you can use either the SFP port or the corresponding 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet...
...264 VAC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz Cooling system 3Com Switch 4210 non-PWR models cool naturally through airflow. Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family Non-PWR Models 17 Rear panel Figure 15 The Switch 4210 26-port rear panel ( 2 ) (2) AC input terminal block Power system The Switch 4210 26-port model supports AC input. ■ Rated... to 240 VAC, 50 Hz/60 Hz ■ Input voltage range: 90 VAC to 264 VAC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz Cooling system 3Com Switch 4210 non-PWR models cool naturally through airflow. For each Combo port, you can use either the SFP port or the corresponding 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet...
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... a description of the Link/Act LED of the Combo port, as shown in the active state and there is traffic on the 3Com Switch 4210 LED Link/Act LED (green) Status ON BLINKING OFF Description The port is connected properly. The port is in Table 9. The port is not ... LED on . When the port is operating at 1000 Mbps. Table 6 The power LED on the Switch 4210 LED Power LED Mark on the panel Power Status ON OFF Description The switch is powered on the Switch 4210 LED Combo port Speed LED (green) Operating port Status 100/1000Base-X SFP port Connected ON to a...
... a description of the Link/Act LED of the Combo port, as shown in the active state and there is traffic on the 3Com Switch 4210 LED Link/Act LED (green) Status ON BLINKING OFF Description The port is connected properly. The port is in Table 9. The port is not ... LED on . When the port is operating at 1000 Mbps. Table 6 The power LED on the Switch 4210 LED Power LED Mark on the panel Power Status ON OFF Description The switch is powered on the Switch 4210 LED Combo port Speed LED (green) Operating port Status 100/1000Base-X SFP port Connected ON to a...
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Technical Specifications 19 Technical Specifications Table 10 Technical specifications for the Switch 4210 Model Switch 4210 52-port Switch 4210 26-port Switch 4210 18-port Switch 4210 9-port Physical dimensions (H 43.6 x 440 x 225 mm 43.6 × 440 × 160 mm 43.6 × 360 ...45°C (30°F to 113°F) Relative humidity (non-condensing) 10% to 90% Table 11 Technical specifications for the Switch 4210 PWR models Model Switch 4210 26-port PWR Switch 4210 18-port PWR Switch 4210 9-port PWR Physical dimensions (H × W H 1.7 in 45 mm H 1.7 in 45 mm H 1.7 in 45 mm ...
Technical Specifications 19 Technical Specifications Table 10 Technical specifications for the Switch 4210 Model Switch 4210 52-port Switch 4210 26-port Switch 4210 18-port Switch 4210 9-port Physical dimensions (H 43.6 x 440 x 225 mm 43.6 × 440 × 160 mm 43.6 × 360 ...45°C (30°F to 113°F) Relative humidity (non-condensing) 10% to 90% Table 11 Technical specifications for the Switch 4210 PWR models Model Switch 4210 26-port PWR Switch 4210 18-port PWR Switch 4210 9-port PWR Physical dimensions (H × W H 1.7 in 45 mm H 1.7 in 45 mm H 1.7 in 45 mm ...
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Switch 4210 18-port PWR/Switch 4210s 9-port PWR support only AC input. Related Standards The 3Com Switch 4210 Family is below 60°C (140°F), they will continue to provide power from all ports. When the internal ...temperature exceeds 65°C (149°F), they will stop providing power from all ports. When the temperature is designed to 90% n The Switch 4210...
Switch 4210 18-port PWR/Switch 4210s 9-port PWR support only AC input. Related Standards The 3Com Switch 4210 Family is below 60°C (140°F), they will continue to provide power from all ports. When the internal ...temperature exceeds 65°C (149°F), they will stop providing power from all ports. When the temperature is designed to 90% n The Switch 4210...