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... System Socket 17 Console Port 17 Default Settings 18 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents 20 Choosing a Suitable Site 20 Rack-mounting 21 Placing Units On Top of Hardware Features 12 Switch 4200 Series - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 10 Product Registration 10 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES...
... System Socket 17 Console Port 17 Default Settings 18 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents 20 Choosing a Suitable Site 20 Rack-mounting 21 Placing Units On Top of Hardware Features 12 Switch 4200 Series - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 10 Product Registration 10 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES...
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... 33 Preparing for Management 34 Manually Configuring IP Information 35 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 35 Connecting to the Console Port 38 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 42 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 42 Connecting to the Console Port 42 Methods of Managing a Switch 45 Command Line Interface Management 45 Web Interface Management 46 SNMP Management 46 Setting...
... 33 Preparing for Management 34 Manually Configuring IP Information 35 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 35 Connecting to the Console Port 38 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 42 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 42 Connecting to the Console Port 42 Methods of Managing a Switch 45 Command Line Interface Management 45 Web Interface Management 46 SNMP Management 46 Setting...
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... supply failure, you to a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). The console port uses a standard null modem cable and is set to any supply voltage in the range 90-240 VAC. Rear View Detail Supply Data Warning Label Console (max) 19200,8,1,N Power Socket Redundant Power System Socket Console Port Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power...
... supply failure, you to a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). The console port uses a standard null modem cable and is set to any supply voltage in the range 90-240 VAC. Rear View Detail Supply Data Warning Label Console (max) 19200,8,1,N Power Socket Redundant Power System Socket Console Port Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power...
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...do not intend to a console port and use the Command Line Interface. Page 45. Web Interface Connect over the network via the console port. In brief, you need to do to get your Switch. Connect to a front panel port and use the Command Line Interface. Use 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). ...Page 42. Command Line Interface SNMP Page 49. Connect to the console port and use the Web Interface...
...do not intend to a console port and use the Command Line Interface. Page 45. Web Interface Connect over the network via the console port. In brief, you need to do to get your Switch. Connect to a front panel port and use the Command Line Interface. Use 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). ...Page 42. Command Line Interface SNMP Page 49. Connect to the console port and use the Web Interface...
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... mode and has the default IP address of 169.254.100.100. The procedure described in this whilst the Switch is , before you connect the Switch to the console port - refer to "Choosing a Browser"on page 48. ■ You need to have the following ways:... RJ-45 connectors. ■ A suitable Web browser - Connect a workstation using an Ethernet cable to the console port of the Switch. Connect a workstation using a console cable to a front panel port of the Switch. Pre-requisites ■ A workstation running Windows 95/98/2000 or Windows NT. ■ A Network Interface Card ...
... mode and has the default IP address of 169.254.100.100. The procedure described in this whilst the Switch is , before you connect the Switch to the console port - refer to "Choosing a Browser"on page 48. ■ You need to have the following ways:... RJ-45 connectors. ■ A suitable Web browser - Connect a workstation using an Ethernet cable to the console port of the Switch. Connect a workstation using a console cable to a front panel port of the Switch. Pre-requisites ■ A workstation running Windows 95/98/2000 or Windows NT. ■ A Network Interface Card ...
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...address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address for you to set up your Switch manually you can alternatively make a connection to the console port (this whilst the Switch is offline, that is, connected to a network. The screen displays a ...Console Port To set up of the command line interface is displayed as shown in the example in Figure 10. See "Methods of Managing a Switch" on page 45. Connecting to the console port, rather than a remote one via a modem). Basic device configuration logout - Figure 10 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch...
...address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address for you to set up your Switch manually you can alternatively make a connection to the console port (this whilst the Switch is offline, that is, connected to a network. The screen displays a ...Console Port To set up of the command line interface is displayed as shown in the example in Figure 10. See "Methods of Managing a Switch" on page 45. Connecting to the console port, rather than a remote one via a modem). Basic device configuration logout - Figure 10 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch...
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... can find pin-out diagrams for both cables in Figure 11. You can manually set up the Switch with terminal emulation software installed, such as Microsoft Hyperterminal. Figure 11 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port directly, or through a modem. ■ Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software. ■ A suitable cable: ■...
... can find pin-out diagrams for both cables in Figure 11. You can manually set up the Switch with terminal emulation software installed, such as Microsoft Hyperterminal. Figure 11 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port directly, or through a modem. ■ Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software. ■ A suitable cable: ■...
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... IP information using the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the Switch detects a connection to its console port. If the login prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until it starts. 2 At the login and password ...command line interface is displayed as your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are now ready to manually set to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for the Switch, which you have connected the cable. 40 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT...
... IP information using the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the Switch detects a connection to its console port. If the login prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until it starts. 2 At the login and password ...command line interface is displayed as your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are now ready to manually set to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for the Switch, which you have connected the cable. 40 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT...
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...Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address for you to manage the Switch, you do not intend to use the command line interface via the console port to set up of the Command Line Interface physicalInterface - At the Enter configuration method ...you to enter IP information. Manually Configuring IP Information 41 Figure 12 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - Administer protocols security - Administer sytem-level functions trafficManagement - The screen prompts you can disconnect the serial cable...
...Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address for you to manage the Switch, you do not intend to use the command line interface via the console port to set up of the Command Line Interface physicalInterface - At the Enter configuration method ...you to enter IP information. Manually Configuring IP Information 41 Figure 12 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - Administer protocols security - Administer sytem-level functions trafficManagement - The screen prompts you can disconnect the serial cable...
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... This application will auto-discover the new Switch and display the IP information that accompanies your DHCP or BootP server. Connecting to the Console Port Alternatively, you can use the 3Com Network Supervisor application provided on the same subnet...Console Port - Using 3Com Network You can view the automatically configured IP information via the console port directly, or through a connection to the console port. (This example describes a local connection to be configured so that you to the documentation that has been automatically allocated to the console port of the Switch...
... This application will auto-discover the new Switch and display the IP information that accompanies your DHCP or BootP server. Connecting to the Console Port Alternatively, you can use the 3Com Network Supervisor application provided on the same subnet...Console Port - Using 3Com Network You can view the automatically configured IP information via the console port directly, or through a connection to the console port. (This example describes a local connection to be configured so that you to the documentation that has been automatically allocated to the console port of the Switch...
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... set to the network. You can find pin-out diagrams for the Switch, which you are connecting to the console port using a standard null modem cable as a COM port) on your workstation. 2 Open your Switch to match the default settings for both cables in Figure 13. if you...Attach the female connector on the cable to the male connector on the console port of the serial ports (also known as shown in Appendix B on the cable to the console port using a modem. Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to prevent it from being loosened. Viewing Automatically...
... set to the network. You can find pin-out diagrams for the Switch, which you are connecting to the console port using a standard null modem cable as a COM port) on your workstation. 2 Open your Switch to match the default settings for both cables in Figure 13. if you...Attach the female connector on the cable to the male connector on the console port of the serial ports (also known as shown in Appendix B on the cable to the console port using a modem. Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to prevent it from being loosened. Viewing Automatically...
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... Type ? As soon as a network connection is displayed as your Switch to the network using an Ethernet cable. 44 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Viewing IP Information via the Console Port You are now ready to view the automatically allocated IP information using...The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the Switch detects a connection to allocate the default IP address 169.254.100.100. Figure 14 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - Administer protocols security - If this address is ...
... Type ? As soon as a network connection is displayed as your Switch to the network using an Ethernet cable. 44 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Viewing IP Information via the Console Port You are now ready to view the automatically allocated IP information using...The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the Switch detects a connection to allocate the default IP address 169.254.100.100. Figure 14 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - Administer protocols security - If this address is ...
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... IP Address. The initial set up your Switch is now complete and the Switch is displayed. Make a note of your chosen management method. Methods of Managing a Switch Once you can use the command line interface via the console port to Interface manage the Switch from a workstation, either locally via a console port Management connection (see Figure 15), or remotely...
... IP Address. The initial set up your Switch is now complete and the Switch is displayed. Make a note of your chosen management method. Methods of Managing a Switch Once you can use the command line interface via the console port to Interface manage the Switch from a workstation, either locally via a console port Management connection (see Figure 15), or remotely...
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... page 47. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Supervisor software that is provided on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch. Figure 17 Web interface management over the network Refer to manage Management the Switch using any network management workstation running the Simple Network... Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in Figure 18. 46 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Figure 15 CLI management via the console port Figure 16 CLI management over an IP...
... page 47. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Supervisor software that is provided on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch. Figure 17 Web interface management over the network Refer to manage Management the Switch using any network management workstation running the Simple Network... Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in Figure 18. 46 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Figure 15 CLI management via the console port Figure 16 CLI management over an IP...
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...If you can set up the Switch with the Switch by trying to continue being managed and/or configured through the CLI via its console port. CLI Management via the local the Console Port console port connection: 1 Ensure you have connected your workstation to the console port correctly as described in the following ..., the IP protocol is powered up command line interface management using the command line interface via To manage a Switch using a local console port connection or over the network. Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 47 Figure 18 SNMP management over the network ...
...If you can set up the Switch with the Switch by trying to continue being managed and/or configured through the CLI via its console port. CLI Management via the local the Console Port console port connection: 1 Ensure you have connected your workstation to the console port correctly as described in the following ..., the IP protocol is powered up command line interface management using the command line interface via To manage a Switch using a local console port connection or over the network. Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 47 Figure 18 SNMP management over the network ...
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These are of the Switch 4200 Series, only use a modem which it is suitable for connection to the telecommunications system. WARNING: France and Peru only: This unit cannot be used ... (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to the unit and easily accessible. only: If connecting a modem to the console port of IT type, this unit must be near to IEC 950. WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. WARNING: U.K. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to earth (ground). †Imp...
These are of the Switch 4200 Series, only use a modem which it is suitable for connection to the telecommunications system. WARNING: France and Peru only: This unit cannot be used ... (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to the unit and easily accessible. only: If connecting a modem to the console port of IT type, this unit must be near to IEC 950. WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. WARNING: U.K. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to earth (ground). †Imp...
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... access levels of default users 50 automatic setup 42 3Com Network Supervisor 42 console port 42 B browsers choosing 48 C cable choosing the correct 25 fiber 26 maximum length 14 pin-outs 67 CD-ROM 10 command line interface management 45 console port 17 conventions notice icons, About This Guide 8 text...configuration 33 L LEDs 15 logging in as a default user 50 M MAC address of the Switch 22 management methods 45 preparing for 34 setting up 31, 32 manual setup console port 38 front panel port 35 MDI configuration 25 MDIX configuration 25 N network supplier support 76 O online technical services ...
... access levels of default users 50 automatic setup 42 3Com Network Supervisor 42 console port 42 B browsers choosing 48 C cable choosing the correct 25 fiber 26 maximum length 14 pin-outs 67 CD-ROM 10 command line interface management 45 console port 17 conventions notice icons, About This Guide 8 text...configuration 33 L LEDs 15 logging in as a default user 50 M MAC address of the Switch 22 management methods 45 preparing for 34 setting up 31, 32 manual setup console port 38 front panel port 35 MDI configuration 25 MDIX configuration 25 N network supplier support 76 O online technical services ...
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... 46 setting up 49 socket power 17 RPS 17 specifications, system 71 Stacking units 23 straight-through configuration 25 Switch automatic setup 42 Switch 4200 3C number 22 console port 17 dimensions 71 Ethernet address 22 features 12 installation 19, 20 MAC address 22 power socket 17 powering-up ... RPS socket 17 serial number 22 size 71 stacking 23 unit information label 22 weight 71 system specifications 71 T technical support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com URL 75 network suppliers 76 product repair 79 troubleshooting 53 U unit information label 22 URL 75 W Web browsers choosing 48 ...
... 46 setting up 49 socket power 17 RPS 17 specifications, system 71 Stacking units 23 straight-through configuration 25 Switch automatic setup 42 Switch 4200 3C number 22 console port 17 dimensions 71 Ethernet address 22 features 12 installation 19, 20 MAC address 22 power socket 17 powering-up ... RPS socket 17 serial number 22 size 71 stacking 23 unit information label 22 weight 71 system specifications 71 T technical support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com URL 75 network suppliers 76 product repair 79 troubleshooting 53 U unit information label 22 URL 75 W Web browsers choosing 48 ...