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DUA1730-0AAA02 Published October 2002 SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 Series Getting Started Guide 3C17300 3C17302 3C17304 http://www.3com.com/ Part No.
DUA1730-0AAA02 Published October 2002 SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 Series Getting Started Guide 3C17300 3C17302 3C17304 http://www.3com.com/ Part No.
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... FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987), whichever is provided with the product as are commercial in elemental chlorine-free paper. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are registered trademarks of Novell Incorporated. Environmental Statement It is fully biodegradable and recyclable. You agree not to remove or deface any portion of...
... FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987), whichever is provided with the product as are commercial in elemental chlorine-free paper. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are registered trademarks of Novell Incorporated. Environmental Statement It is fully biodegradable and recyclable. You agree not to remove or deface any portion of...
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... 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 About the Switch 4200 Series 12 Summary of Each Other ...23 Stacking Units 23 The Power-up Sequence 24 Powering-up the Switch 4200 Series 24 Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-...
... 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 About the Switch 4200 Series 12 Summary of Each Other ...23 Stacking Units 23 The Power-up Sequence 24 Powering-up the Switch 4200 Series 24 Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-...
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... 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 Up Command Line Interface Management...
... 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 Up Command Line Interface Management...
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... Modem Cable 68 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 68 1000BASE-T RJ-45 Pin Assignments 69 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4226T (3C17300) 71 Switch 4250T (3C17302) 73 Switch 4228G (3C17304) 74 D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 75 World Wide Web Site 75 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com FTP Site 76 Support from Your Network Supplier 76 Support from...
... Modem Cable 68 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 68 1000BASE-T RJ-45 Pin Assignments 69 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4226T (3C17300) 71 Switch 4250T (3C17302) 73 Switch 4228G (3C17304) 74 D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 75 World Wide Web Site 75 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com FTP Site 76 Support from Your Network Supplier 76 Support from...
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This guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 in its default state. The guide is intended for installing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of...Switch 4228G (3C17304) - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, 2 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and 2 GBIC ports All procedures described in this guide apply to install and use with your product differ from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com...
This guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 in its default state. The guide is intended for installing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of...Switch 4228G (3C17304) - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, 2 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and 2 GBIC ports All procedures described in this guide apply to install and use with your product differ from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com...
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Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that describes important features or instructions Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device Warning Information that alerts you must supply a password for the placeholders that appear in bold. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says "type." Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. The word "command" means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus ...
Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that describes important features or instructions Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device Warning Information that alerts you must supply a password for the placeholders that appear in bold. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says "type." Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. The word "command" means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus ...
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... accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power system. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. Related Documentation 9 Related Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide This guide contains information on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Quick Reference Guide This guide contains: ■ a list...
... accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power system. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. Related Documentation 9 Related Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide This guide contains information on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Quick Reference Guide This guide contains: ■ a list...
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... to you copy the Docs/reference directory as a whole to us. Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following online Documentation documentation: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide (PDF format) ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide (HTML format) 1 To access the documentation insert the CD-ROM into your...
... to you copy the Docs/reference directory as a whole to us. Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following online Documentation documentation: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide (PDF format) ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide (HTML format) 1 To access the documentation insert the CD-ROM into your...
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Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4200 Series ■ Switch 4200 Series - Front View Detail ■ Switch 4200 Series - 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 4200 Series and how it can be used in your network.
Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4200 Series ■ Switch 4200 Series - Front View Detail ■ Switch 4200 Series - 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 4200 Series and how it can be used in your network.
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...1000BASE-T ports GBIC Auto-negotiating GBIC ports (Switch 4228G only) RPS Support Connects to another port and react accordingly. Table 3 Hardware features Feature Switch 4200 Series Addresses ■ Up to 8000 supported ■ Up to any SuperStack® system as your network grows. ...-alone mounting 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES About the Switch 4200 Series The Switch 4200 Series are stackable 10/100/1000 Mbps devices which are single speed ports. You can also add the Switch 4200 Series to 64 permanent entries Auto-negotiation...
...1000BASE-T ports GBIC Auto-negotiating GBIC ports (Switch 4228G only) RPS Support Connects to another port and react accordingly. Table 3 Hardware features Feature Switch 4200 Series Addresses ■ Up to 8000 supported ■ Up to any SuperStack® system as your network grows. ...-alone mounting 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES About the Switch 4200 Series The Switch 4200 Series are stackable 10/100/1000 Mbps devices which are single speed ports. You can also add the Switch 4200 Series to 64 permanent entries Auto-negotiation...
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...12 24 Power/ Self Test 1 25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit 27 27 28 3C17304 Superstack 3 Switch 4228G 28 Alert LED 10/100/1000BASE-T ports GBIC ports About the Switch 4200 Series 13 Switch 4200 Series - front view 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX RJ-45 Ports Unit LEDs Power / Self Test LED 1 13...20 9 21 10 22 11 23 12 24 Power/ Self Test 1 25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit Alert LED 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 3C17300 Superstack 3 Switch 4226T Figure 2 Switch 4250T (3C17302) - front view 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX RJ-45 Ports Unit LEDs Power / Self Test LED 1 25 2 26 3 27 4 28 5 29 6 ...
...12 24 Power/ Self Test 1 25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit 27 27 28 3C17304 Superstack 3 Switch 4228G 28 Alert LED 10/100/1000BASE-T ports GBIC ports About the Switch 4200 Series 13 Switch 4200 Series - front view 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX RJ-45 Ports Unit LEDs Power / Self Test LED 1 13...20 9 21 10 22 11 23 12 24 Power/ Self Test 1 25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit Alert LED 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 3C17300 Superstack 3 Switch 4226T Figure 2 Switch 4250T (3C17302) - front view 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX RJ-45 Ports Unit LEDs Power / Self Test LED 1 25 2 26 3 27 4 28 5 29 6 ...
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.... Full duplex allows packets to operate in effect, doubles the potential throughput of using GBIC transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to 10BASE-T half duplex, 10BASE-T full duplex, 100BASE-TX half duplex or 100BASE-TX full...ports to create a high capacity aggregated link backbone connection. These ports provide 10/100/1000 Mbps full duplex connections to the SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G only. GBIC Ports This section applies to other Gigabit Ethernet devices. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with RJ-45 connectors at...
.... Full duplex allows packets to operate in effect, doubles the potential throughput of using GBIC transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to 10BASE-T half duplex, 10BASE-T full duplex, 100BASE-TX half duplex or 100BASE-TX full...ports to create a high capacity aggregated link backbone connection. These ports provide 10/100/1000 Mbps full duplex connections to the SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G only. GBIC Ports This section applies to other Gigabit Ethernet devices. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with RJ-45 connectors at...
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... is present and the port is enabled. Green flashing Packets are being transmitted/received on the CD-ROM that is negotiated with the Switch. Green flashing Packets are negotiated. Port Status LEDs 10/100/1000BASE-T ports Green A 1000 Mbps link is present and the port is...can be manually configured. 1000BaseT GBIC's These ports will auto-negotiate to change the advertised capabilities for these ports is not possible to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the port. Green / Yellow A 10 or 100 Mbps link is present, but the port is present. ...
... is present and the port is enabled. Green flashing Packets are being transmitted/received on the CD-ROM that is negotiated with the Switch. Green flashing Packets are negotiated. Port Status LEDs 10/100/1000BASE-T ports Green A 1000 Mbps link is present and the port is...can be manually configured. 1000BaseT GBIC's These ports will auto-negotiate to change the advertised capabilities for these ports is not possible to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the port. Green / Yellow A 10 or 100 Mbps link is present, but the port is present. ...
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... A 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps link present but disabled. Refer to flash. alternating Off No link is a fault with other Switch 4200 Series units the LED indicates the position of the unit in the stack and that a link is initializing (which includes running ...port is powered-up and operating normally. Off The Switch initialization process is not complete. Yellow The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. Unit LED number 1 can also indicate a stand-alone Switch. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES LED Color Indicates Green flashing Packets are...
... A 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps link present but disabled. Refer to flash. alternating Off No link is a fault with other Switch 4200 Series units the LED indicates the position of the unit in the stack and that a link is initializing (which includes running ...port is powered-up and operating normally. Off The Switch initialization process is not complete. Yellow The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. Unit LED number 1 can also indicate a stand-alone Switch. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES LED Color Indicates Green flashing Packets are...
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... supply failure, you to a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 25. 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 setting to... uses a standard null modem cable and is set to any supply voltage in the range 90-240 VAC. About the Switch 4200 Series 17 Switch 4200 Series Figure 4 Switch 4200 Series - Console Port The console port allows you can use this socket System Socket to connect...
... supply failure, you to a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 25. 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 setting to... uses a standard null modem cable and is set to any supply voltage in the range 90-240 VAC. About the Switch 4200 Series 17 Switch 4200 Series Figure 4 Switch 4200 Series - Console Port The console port allows you can use this socket System Socket to connect...
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... Fast Start: Enabled on all other traffic. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES Default Settings Table 5 shows the default settings for the Switch 4200 Series: Table 5 Default Settings Feature Switch 4200 Series Automatic IP Configuration Enabled Port Status Enabled Port Speed All ports... are auto-negotiated Duplex Mode All ports are retained to allow you initialize a Switch unit by selecting System > Control > Initialize in the Web interface or by entering system control initialize in the Command Line ...
... Fast Start: Enabled on all other traffic. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES Default Settings Table 5 shows the default settings for the Switch 4200 Series: Table 5 Default Settings Feature Switch 4200 Series Automatic IP Configuration Enabled Port Status Enabled Port Speed All ports... are auto-negotiated Duplex Mode All ports are retained to allow you initialize a Switch unit by selecting System > Control > Initialize in the Web interface or by entering system control initialize in the Command Line ...
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...you need to install and set up Sequence ■ GBIC Operation WARNING: Safety Information. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch 4200 ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui se ...trouvent dans l'Appendice A de ce guide. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch 4200 entfernen oder dem Switch 4200 hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen, die in Appendix A (Anhang A) in Appendix A of Each Other ...
...you need to install and set up Sequence ■ GBIC Operation WARNING: Safety Information. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch 4200 ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui se ...trouvent dans l'Appendice A de ce guide. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch 4200 entfernen oder dem Switch 4200 hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen, die in Appendix A (Anhang A) in Appendix A of Each Other ...
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.... ■ power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures ■ The Switch is accessible and cables can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. CAUTION: Ensure that you provide a minimum of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. When deciding where... to position the Switch, ensure that: ■ Cabling is not restricted around the Switch does not exceed 40 °C (104 °F).
.... ■ power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures ■ The Switch is accessible and cables can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. CAUTION: Ensure that you provide a minimum of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. When deciding where... to position the Switch, ensure that: ■ Cabling is not restricted around the Switch does not exceed 40 °C (104 °F).