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CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 5 Related Documentation 5 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Introduction 7 Switch 4800G 24-Port 8 Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port 11 Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port 13 Switch 4800G 24-Port SFP 17 Switch 4800G 48-Port 18 System Specifications of the Switch 4800G Series 22 Pluggable Modules 22 Optional Interface Modules 23 CX4 Cable 24 2 PREPARATING TO INSTALL THE SWITCH Safety Precautions 25 Installation Site 25 Installation Tools 27 3 INSTALLING THE...
CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 5 Related Documentation 5 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Introduction 7 Switch 4800G 24-Port 8 Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port 11 Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port 13 Switch 4800G 24-Port SFP 17 Switch 4800G 48-Port 18 System Specifications of the Switch 4800G Series 22 Pluggable Modules 22 Optional Interface Modules 23 CX4 Cable 24 2 PREPARATING TO INSTALL THE SWITCH Safety Precautions 25 Installation Site 25 Installation Tools 27 3 INSTALLING THE...
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...-X SFP port forms a Combo port. Through the 3Com proprietary cluster management, you can also be used for connecting server groups in data centers. Table 3 Mapping between the two ports forming a Combo port, refer to operate at a time. For the mapping between two ports forming a Combo port Model Switch 4800G 24-Port Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port Switch 4800G 24-Port SFP 1000Base-X SFP port Auto-sensing...
...-X SFP port forms a Combo port. Through the 3Com proprietary cluster management, you can also be used for connecting server groups in data centers. Table 3 Mapping between the two ports forming a Combo port, refer to operate at a time. For the mapping between two ports forming a Combo port Model Switch 4800G 24-Port Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port Switch 4800G 24-Port SFP 1000Base-X SFP port Auto-sensing...
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.... Figure 2 shows the appearance of the Switch 4800G 24-Port (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (10) (9) (1) Auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port status LEDs (2) SFP port status LEDs Figure 1 Appearance of the Switch 4800G 24-Port Front Panel Figure 2 Front panel of the Switch 4800G 24-Port. 8 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Table 3 Mapping between two ports forming a Combo port Model Switch 4800G 48-Port 1000Base-X SFP port Auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-T number...
.... Figure 2 shows the appearance of the Switch 4800G 24-Port (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (10) (9) (1) Auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port status LEDs (2) SFP port status LEDs Figure 1 Appearance of the Switch 4800G 24-Port Front Panel Figure 2 Front panel of the Switch 4800G 24-Port. 8 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Table 3 Mapping between two ports forming a Combo port Model Switch 4800G 48-Port 1000Base-X SFP port Auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-T number...
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.... A 100 Mbps link is present. Figure 5 shows the appearance of the Switch 4800G 24-Port LED 10/100/1000Base-T port status LED Mark Status - Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port Appearance The Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port provides forty-eight auto-sensing 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports, four 1000Base-X SFP ports, and one console port on the front panel, and one AC power socket, one RPS...
.... A 100 Mbps link is present. Figure 5 shows the appearance of the Switch 4800G 24-Port LED 10/100/1000Base-T port status LED Mark Status - Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port Appearance The Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port provides forty-eight auto-sensing 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports, four 1000Base-X SFP ports, and one console port on the front panel, and one AC power socket, one RPS...
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... 12V RPS input, or both to provide backup. 12 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Figure 4 Appearance of the Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port Front Panel Figure 5 Front panel of the Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8 ) (10) (9) (1) Auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port status LEDs (2) Console port (3) 7-segment digital LED (4) Mode button (5) Mode LED (6) Power LED (7) RPS LED (8) LED for extended module...
... 12V RPS input, or both to provide backup. 12 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Figure 4 Appearance of the Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port Front Panel Figure 5 Front panel of the Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8 ) (10) (9) (1) Auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port status LEDs (2) Console port (3) 7-segment digital LED (4) Mode button (5) Mode LED (6) Power LED (7) RPS LED (8) LED for extended module...
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...: 10.8 VDC to 13.2 VDC Cooling System The Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port is equipped with four fans for heat dissipation. For details, see Table 4. Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port Appearance The Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port provides twenty-four auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports, four 1000Base-X SFP ports, one console port on the front panel, and one AC power socket...
...: 10.8 VDC to 13.2 VDC Cooling System The Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port is equipped with four fans for heat dissipation. For details, see Table 4. Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port Appearance The Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port provides twenty-four auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports, four 1000Base-X SFP ports, one console port on the front panel, and one AC power socket...
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... is equipped with six fans for the Switch 4800G 24-Port SFP. Otherwise, the device may be damaged. ■ DC power input Rated voltage range: -52 VDC to 264 VAC, 47 Hz or 63 Hz Only the RPS recommended by 3Com can be used for heat dissipation. The -48 VDC power supply in the equipment...
... is equipped with six fans for the Switch 4800G 24-Port SFP. Otherwise, the device may be damaged. ■ DC power input Rated voltage range: -52 VDC to 264 VAC, 47 Hz or 63 Hz Only the RPS recommended by 3Com can be used for heat dissipation. The -48 VDC power supply in the equipment...
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...slot 1 (10) Mode LED Rear Panel Figure 15 Rear panel of the Switch 4800G 48-Port (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) Grounding screw (3) Power module slot 2 (5) Extended module slot 2 (2) Power module slot 1 (4) Extended module slot 1 Power System The Switch 4800G 48-Port can switch the Mode LED display mode between speed and duplex by pressing the Mode ... VAC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz ■ DC power input Rated voltage range: -48 VDC to -60 VDC Input voltage range: -36 VDC to -72 VDC Cooling System The Switch 4800G 48-Port is equipped with six fans (four for the system, and one for each power module...
...slot 1 (10) Mode LED Rear Panel Figure 15 Rear panel of the Switch 4800G 48-Port (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) Grounding screw (3) Power module slot 2 (5) Extended module slot 2 (2) Power module slot 1 (4) Extended module slot 1 Power System The Switch 4800G 48-Port can switch the Mode LED display mode between speed and duplex by pressing the Mode ... VAC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz ■ DC power input Rated voltage range: -48 VDC to -60 VDC Input voltage range: -36 VDC to -72 VDC Cooling System The Switch 4800G 48-Port is equipped with six fans (four for the system, and one for each power module...
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... power module slot or no power is input. 20 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Table 6 Description of LEDs on the front panel of the Switch 4800G 48-Port LED Mode LED System power LED Mark Status Mode Speed Solid green Duplex Solid yellow SYS Solid green Flashing green (1 Hz) Solid red ...module slot 2 PWR2 Solid green Solid yellow OFF Module LED MOD Solid green Flashing yellow OFF Description Rate of the port Duplex of the port The switch is running a POST. The switch does not support the module or a module failure occurs. The system is started normally. A power module is ...
... power module slot or no power is input. 20 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Table 6 Description of LEDs on the front panel of the Switch 4800G 48-Port LED Mode LED System power LED Mark Status Mode Speed Solid green Duplex Solid yellow SYS Solid green Flashing green (1 Hz) Solid red ...module slot 2 PWR2 Solid green Solid yellow OFF Module LED MOD Solid green Flashing yellow OFF Description Rate of the port Duplex of the port The switch is running a POST. The switch does not support the module or a module failure occurs. The system is started normally. A power module is ...
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... received or sent, the LED flashes every 30 milliseconds. No link is solid red. The LED flashes the POST test ID of the Switch 4800G 48-Port LED 7-segment digital LED Mark Status Unit POST running Description The power LED flashes green. Fan failure The power LED is present. When ...Mbps) Flashing yellow (3 Hz) OFF The Mode button has no Green effect on the front panel of the failed test. For a candidate switch, the LED displays c. Switch 4800G 48-Port 21 Table 6 Description of LEDs on the LED. The LED displays 1 if there is present. No link is being received or sent,...
... received or sent, the LED flashes every 30 milliseconds. No link is solid red. The LED flashes the POST test ID of the Switch 4800G 48-Port LED 7-segment digital LED Mark Status Unit POST running Description The power LED flashes green. Fan failure The power LED is present. When ...Mbps) Flashing yellow (3 Hz) OFF The Mode button has no Green effect on the front panel of the failed test. For a candidate switch, the LED displays c. Switch 4800G 48-Port 21 Table 6 Description of LEDs on the LED. The LED displays 1 if there is present. No link is being received or sent,...
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... link is present. 22 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Table 6 Description of LEDs on the front panel of the Switch 4800G Item Switch 4800G 24-Port Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port Switch 4800G 24-Port SFP Switch 4800G 48-Port Physical dimensions (H × W × D) 43.6 × 440 × 300 mm (1.72 ...215; 17.3 × 14.2 in the full duplex mode. System Specifications of the Switch 4800G Series Table 7 System specifications of the Switch 4800G 48-Port LED Mark Status SFP port status LED (100 Mbps) Speed Yellow Duplex Flashing yellow (3 Hz) OFF Green Flashing...
... link is present. 22 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Table 6 Description of LEDs on the front panel of the Switch 4800G Item Switch 4800G 24-Port Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port Switch 4800G 24-Port SFP Switch 4800G 48-Port Physical dimensions (H × W × D) 43.6 × 440 × 300 mm (1.72 ...215; 17.3 × 14.2 in the full duplex mode. System Specifications of the Switch 4800G Series Table 7 System specifications of the Switch 4800G 48-Port LED Mark Status SFP port status LED (100 Mbps) Speed Yellow Duplex Flashing yellow (3 Hz) OFF Green Flashing...
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... detailed information, please refer to 3Com Switch 4800G Family Ethernet Switches GE/10G Interface Module Installation Guide. Consult 3Com marketing personnel or technical support personnel to obtain the latest information about SFP modules. ■ For specifications of pluggable modules, refer to connect pluggable modules, while the Switch 4800G 48-Port provides twenty-four 1000Base-X SFP ports. You can select required...
... detailed information, please refer to 3Com Switch 4800G Family Ethernet Switches GE/10G Interface Module Installation Guide. Consult 3Com marketing personnel or technical support personnel to obtain the latest information about SFP modules. ■ For specifications of pluggable modules, refer to connect pluggable modules, while the Switch 4800G 48-Port provides twenty-four 1000Base-X SFP ports. You can select required...
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...mounting ear Figure 18 shows the appearance of a rear mounting ear. Table 13 Selection of mounting ear for the Switch 4800G Model Switch 4800G 24-Port Switch 4800G 24-Port-DC Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port Switch 4800G 48-Port Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port Switch 4800G 24-Port SFP Physical dimensions (H × W × D) 43.6 × 440 × 300 mm (1.72... mm (1.72 × 17.3 × 16.5 in Figure 17) according to the physical dimensions. 30 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Figure 17 Appearance of a standard front mounting ear (1) (2) (1) Screw hole used to fix the mounting ear to the cabinet (Use...
...mounting ear Figure 18 shows the appearance of a rear mounting ear. Table 13 Selection of mounting ear for the Switch 4800G Model Switch 4800G 24-Port Switch 4800G 24-Port-DC Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port Switch 4800G 48-Port Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port Switch 4800G 24-Port SFP Physical dimensions (H × W × D) 43.6 × 440 × 300 mm (1.72... mm (1.72 × 17.3 × 16.5 in Figure 17) according to the physical dimensions. 30 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Figure 17 Appearance of a standard front mounting ear (1) (2) (1) Screw hole used to fix the mounting ear to the cabinet (Use...
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...Front mounting ears Screw 1: Load-bearing screw n There are three positions to mount a load-bearing screw on both sides of a switch (only two positions on both sides of the Switch 4800G 48-Port). Installing the Switch into the cabinet gently, as shown in Figure 24. The rear mounting ears support the... switch by tightly contacting with screws and captive nuts, as shown in Figure 23. You should select a proper position ...
...Front mounting ears Screw 1: Load-bearing screw n There are three positions to mount a load-bearing screw on both sides of a switch (only two positions on both sides of the Switch 4800G 48-Port). Installing the Switch into the cabinet gently, as shown in Figure 24. The rear mounting ears support the... switch by tightly contacting with screws and captive nuts, as shown in Figure 23. You should select a proper position ...
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... of the AC power socket, and then set the power cable into the notch of the Switch 4800G 24-Port and Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port The AC-powered Switch 4800G 24-Port and the Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port use the 12V RPS. c CAUTION: Make sure that the grounding cable has been properly connected... before powering on the front panel of the switch is connected. Connecting the Power Cables and the Grounding ...
... of the AC power socket, and then set the power cable into the notch of the Switch 4800G 24-Port and Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port The AC-powered Switch 4800G 24-Port and the Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port use the 12V RPS. c CAUTION: Make sure that the grounding cable has been properly connected... before powering on the front panel of the switch is connected. Connecting the Power Cables and the Grounding ...
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... 12 13 14 Designation GND -50V RPS_pres -50Vrtn -50Vrtn Control Pin GND Connect the DC power cable of the Switch 4800G 24-Port and Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port as follows: 1 Connect one end of the Switch 4800G 48-Port and Switch 4800G 24-Port-DC" on the rear panel and the other end to the grounding screw on page 43. Figure 34 12V...
... 12 13 14 Designation GND -50V RPS_pres -50Vrtn -50Vrtn Control Pin GND Connect the DC power cable of the Switch 4800G 24-Port and Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port as follows: 1 Connect one end of the Switch 4800G 48-Port and Switch 4800G 24-Port-DC" on the rear panel and the other end to the grounding screw on page 43. Figure 34 12V...
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Figure 40 Appearance of the -48V RPS port ˇ ˉ NULL +: -48V (return) terminal -: Negative terminal (-48 V to -60 V) NULL: Reserved 1 Connect one end of the Switch 4800G 48-Port and Switch 4800G 24-Port-DC The Switch 4800G 48-Port and Switch 4800G 24-Port-DC use a small flat-module screwdriver to -60 V. If the LED is ON, the 48V RPS is properly connected. Connecting the...
Figure 40 Appearance of the -48V RPS port ˇ ˉ NULL +: -48V (return) terminal -: Negative terminal (-48 V to -60 V) NULL: Reserved 1 Connect one end of the Switch 4800G 48-Port and Switch 4800G 24-Port-DC The Switch 4800G 48-Port and Switch 4800G 24-Port-DC use a small flat-module screwdriver to -60 V. If the LED is ON, the 48V RPS is properly connected. Connecting the...
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... of the startup mode, refer to flash 2. Modify bootrom password 6. The normal startup mode takes a little longer time than the fast startup mode because of Switch 4800G 48-Port as an example: Starting...... * * * 3Com Switch 4800G 48-Port BOOTROM, Version 205 * * * Copyright(c) 2004-2008 3Com Corporation. Delete file from flash 5. Skip current configuration file 8. Reboot Enter your response. Booting the...
... of the startup mode, refer to flash 2. Modify bootrom password 6. The normal startup mode takes a little longer time than the fast startup mode because of Switch 4800G 48-Port as an example: Starting...... * * * 3Com Switch 4800G 48-Port BOOTROM, Version 205 * * * Copyright(c) 2004-2008 3Com Corporation. Delete file from flash 5. Skip current configuration file 8. Reboot Enter your response. Booting the...
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... Decompress Image...OK! The system displays the following information: Starting...... * * * 3Com Switch 4800G 48-Port BOOTROM, Version 205 * * * Copyright(c) 2004-2008 3Com Corporation. Download application file to boot 3. The system reboots in flash 4. Set switch startup mode 0. Are you sure to change the startup mode: The current mode... mode, the waiting time here is fast startup mode! BOOT MENU 1. Enter bootrom upgrade menu 7. Booting the Switch 59 Select 9, and the system prompts you to change it to full startup mode? Select application file to flash 2.
... Decompress Image...OK! The system displays the following information: Starting...... * * * 3Com Switch 4800G 48-Port BOOTROM, Version 205 * * * Copyright(c) 2004-2008 3Com Corporation. Download application file to boot 3. The system reboots in flash 4. Set switch startup mode 0. Are you sure to change the startup mode: The current mode... mode, the waiting time here is fast startup mode! BOOT MENU 1. Enter bootrom upgrade menu 7. Booting the Switch 59 Select 9, and the system prompts you to change it to full startup mode? Select application file to flash 2.
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... process. n The loading process of the Boot ROM software is the same as that of switch software is slow, inconvenient, and cannot be loaded through the serial port. Boot Menu Starting...... * * * 3Com Switch 4800G 48-Port BOOTROM, Version 205 * * * Copyright(c) 2004-2008 3Com Corporation. Creation date : May 28 2007, 15:36:08 5 LOADING THE BOOT ROM AND HOST...
... process. n The loading process of the Boot ROM software is the same as that of switch software is slow, inconvenient, and cannot be loaded through the serial port. Boot Menu Starting...... * * * 3Com Switch 4800G 48-Port BOOTROM, Version 205 * * * Copyright(c) 2004-2008 3Com Corporation. Creation date : May 28 2007, 15:36:08 5 LOADING THE BOOT ROM AND HOST...