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...and regulations. Conserving energy, materials and natural resources in content from sustainable, managed forests; Maximizing the recyclable and reusable content of 3Com Corporation to you . If there is printed on any legend provided on paper that all products can be registered in , or... the inks are registered trademarks of any derivative work (such as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in all products. To uphold our policy, we are...
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Provides introductory information about the Web user interface for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2924-PWR Plus. This section provides an overview to form a single LAG. The User Guide provides the following sections: ■ Getting Started - provides ...■ Viewing Basic Settings - ABOUT THIS GUIDE User Guide Overview This guide provides information about the Switch 2924-PWR and how it can be used in your switch from a remote web browser. The Web interface web pages are easy-to-use and easy-to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot your network. Provides information for...
Provides introductory information about the Web user interface for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2924-PWR Plus. This section provides an overview to form a single LAG. The User Guide provides the following sections: ■ Getting Started - provides ...■ Viewing Basic Settings - ABOUT THIS GUIDE User Guide Overview This guide provides information about the Switch 2924-PWR and how it can be used in your switch from a remote web browser. The Web interface web pages are easy-to-use and easy-to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot your network. Provides information for...
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Provides information for managing network devices. ■ Configuring Quality of Service - Provides information for configuring the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) which they are attached. ■ Configuring IP and MAC Address Information - Provides information for viewing system logs, and configuring device log servers. ■ Viewing Statistics - Provides information for defining file maintenance. ■ Managing Power over Ethernet Devices - Provides information for configuring VLANs. Provides information for configuring IGMP Snooping. ■ Configuring Spanning ...
Provides information for managing network devices. ■ Configuring Quality of Service - Provides information for configuring the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) which they are attached. ■ Configuring IP and MAC Address Information - Provides information for viewing system logs, and configuring device log servers. ■ Viewing Statistics - Provides information for defining file maintenance. ■ Managing Power over Ethernet Devices - Provides information for configuring VLANs. Provides information for configuring IGMP Snooping. ■ Configuring Spanning ...
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... this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com Web site: ■ http://www.3Com.com Conventions Table 1 lists conventions that alerts you to potential personal injury. Related Documentation In addition to ... release notes are shipped with IT concepts and terminology. Intended Audience 5 Intended Audience This guide is intended for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2924-PWR Plus include the following: ■ Safety and Support Information: Provides installation, set-up, and regulatory compliance information. If release...
... this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com Web site: ■ http://www.3Com.com Conventions Table 1 lists conventions that alerts you to potential personal injury. Related Documentation In addition to ... release notes are shipped with IT concepts and terminology. Intended Audience 5 Intended Audience This guide is intended for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2924-PWR Plus include the following: ■ Safety and Support Information: Provides installation, set-up, and regulatory compliance information. If release...
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... 5 Conventions 5 Related Documentation 5 1 GETTING STARTED About the Switch 2924-PWR 14 Summary of Hardware Features 14 Front Panel Detail 15 LED Status Indicators 16 System Specifications 17 Installing the Switch 18 Setting Up for Management 19 Methods of Managing a Switch 19 Web Interface Management 19 SNMP Management 20 Switch Setup Overview 20 IP Configuration 22 Using the...
... 5 Conventions 5 Related Documentation 5 1 GETTING STARTED About the Switch 2924-PWR 14 Summary of Hardware Features 14 Front Panel Detail 15 LED Status Indicators 16 System Specifications 17 Installing the Switch 18 Setting Up for Management 19 Methods of Managing a Switch 19 Web Interface Management 19 SNMP Management 20 Switch Setup Overview 20 IP Configuration 22 Using the...
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2 USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Starting the 3Com Web Interface 31 Multi-Session Web Connections 31 Accessing the 3Com Web Interface 32 Understanding the 3Com Web Interface 33 Device Representation 35 Using the 3Com Web Interface Management Buttons 35 Using Screen and Table Options 36 Saving the Configuration 40 Resetting the Device 41 Restoring Factory Defaults 43 Logging Off the ...
2 USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Starting the 3Com Web Interface 31 Multi-Session Web Connections 31 Accessing the 3Com Web Interface 32 Understanding the 3Com Web Interface 33 Device Representation 35 Using the 3Com Web Interface Management Buttons 35 Using Screen and Table Options 36 Saving the Configuration 40 Resetting the Device 41 Restoring Factory Defaults 43 Logging Off the ...
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... Adding MAC Addresses to the Address Table 136 Defining Aging Time 138 Removing Address Table Ports 139 Removing MAC Addresses from the Address Table 141 10 CONFIGURING IGMP SNOOPING Defining IGMP Snooping 144 11 CONFIGURING SPANNING TREE Viewing Spanning Tree 147 Defining Spanning Tree 150 Modifying Spanning Tree 153 12 CONFIGURING...
... Adding MAC Addresses to the Address Table 136 Defining Aging Time 138 Removing Address Table Ports 139 Removing MAC Addresses from the Address Table 141 10 CONFIGURING IGMP SNOOPING Defining IGMP Snooping 144 11 CONFIGURING SPANNING TREE Viewing Spanning Tree 147 Defining Spanning Tree 150 Modifying Spanning Tree 153 12 CONFIGURING...
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... FEATURES Related Standards 215 Environmental 215 Physical 215 Electrical 216 Switch Features 216 C PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 221 PC-AT Serial Cable 221 Modem Cable 222 Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments 222 D TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Management 224 Troubleshooting Solutions 224 E 3COM CLI REFERENCE GUIDE Getting Started with the Command Line Interface...
... FEATURES Related Standards 215 Environmental 215 Physical 215 Electrical 216 Switch Features 216 C PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 221 PC-AT Serial Cable 221 Modem Cable 222 Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments 222 D TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Management 224 Troubleshooting Solutions 224 E 3COM CLI REFERENCE GUIDE Getting Started with the Command Line Interface...
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Upgrade 233 Initialize 234 Reboot 235 Logout 236 Password 237 F GLOSSARY ...238 G OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 244 Solve Problems Online 244 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services 244 Access Software Downloads 245 Contact Us 245 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 245 REGULATORY NOTICES
Upgrade 233 Initialize 234 Reboot 235 Logout 236 Password 237 F GLOSSARY ...238 G OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 244 Solve Problems Online 244 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services 244 Access Software Downloads 245 Contact Us 245 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 245 REGULATORY NOTICES
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...contains introductory information about the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2924-PWR Plus (hereafter called the Switch) and how they can be used in your network. It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 2924-PWR ■ Front Panel ...Detail ■ LED Status Indicators ■ System Specifications ■ Installing the Switch ■ Setting Up for Management ■ Methods of Managing a Switch ■ Switch Setup Overview ■ Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) ■ Setting Up Web...
...contains introductory information about the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2924-PWR Plus (hereafter called the Switch) and how they can be used in your network. It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 2924-PWR ■ Front Panel ...Detail ■ LED Status Indicators ■ System Specifications ■ Installing the Switch ■ Setting Up for Management ■ Methods of Managing a Switch ■ Switch Setup Overview ■ Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) ■ Setting Up Web...
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The Switch 2924-PWR ports are supported. The Switch 2924-PWR includes the following model: ■ Baseline Switch 2924-PWR Plus 24-Port The Switch 2924-PWR features the following advantages: ■ Full Gigabit speed access ...Switch Hardware Features 2924-PWR. If fiber SFP transceivers are used, Auto MDIX is a Gigabit Ethernet switching products that delivers flexible three-speed performance (10/100/1000), Power over Ethernet (PoE) and advanced voice-optimized features such as auto-QoS and auto-voice VLAN. 14 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED About the Switch 2924-PWR The Switch 2924-PWR...
The Switch 2924-PWR ports are supported. The Switch 2924-PWR includes the following model: ■ Baseline Switch 2924-PWR Plus 24-Port The Switch 2924-PWR features the following advantages: ■ Full Gigabit speed access ...Switch Hardware Features 2924-PWR. If fiber SFP transceivers are used, Auto MDIX is a Gigabit Ethernet switching products that delivers flexible three-speed performance (10/100/1000), Power over Ethernet (PoE) and advanced voice-optimized features such as auto-QoS and auto-voice VLAN. 14 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED About the Switch 2924-PWR The Switch 2924-PWR...
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Front Panel Detail 15 Table 1 Hardware Features (continued) Feature Switch 2924-PWR Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and Gigabit Ethernet Ports SFP Ethernet Ports Supports fiber Gigabit Ethernet long-wave (LX), and fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX) transceivers in any combination. Mounting 19-inch rack or standalone mounting Front Panel Detail Figure 1 shows the front panel of the Switch 2924-PWR Plus 24-Port unit Figure 1 Switch 2924-PWR Plus 24-Port-front panel. 1 45 89 13 16 17 20 12 22 24 24 21 23
Front Panel Detail 15 Table 1 Hardware Features (continued) Feature Switch 2924-PWR Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and Gigabit Ethernet Ports SFP Ethernet Ports Supports fiber Gigabit Ethernet long-wave (LX), and fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX) transceivers in any combination. Mounting 19-inch rack or standalone mounting Front Panel Detail Figure 1 shows the front panel of the Switch 2924-PWR Plus 24-Port unit Figure 1 Switch 2924-PWR Plus 24-Port-front panel. 1 45 89 13 16 17 20 12 22 24 24 21 23
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... performing power-on self test (POST). The port works at the rate of 1000 Mbps; 16 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED LED Status Indicators The 2924-PWR SFP Plus 24-Port Ethernet switch provides LED indicators on the LEDs of the Switch 2924-PWR LED Power Label Power 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet port status Link/ Activity Duplex mode Duplex 1000Base SFP SFP...
... performing power-on self test (POST). The port works at the rate of 1000 Mbps; 16 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED LED Status Indicators The 2924-PWR SFP Plus 24-Port Ethernet switch provides LED indicators on the LEDs of the Switch 2924-PWR LED Power Label Power 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet port status Link/ Activity Duplex mode Duplex 1000Base SFP SFP...
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... Power consumption (full load) Operating temperature Relative humidity Switch 2924-PWR Plus 24-Port 3CBLSG24PWR 44×440×265 mm (1.73 17.3 10.43 in.) 3.6 kg (7.9 lb) One Console port 24 × 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports Four Gigabit SFP Combo ports Rated voltage range: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 350 W 0 to... 40 °C (32 to 113 °F) 10 to 90% noncondensing Additional specifications can be...
... Power consumption (full load) Operating temperature Relative humidity Switch 2924-PWR Plus 24-Port 3CBLSG24PWR 44×440×265 mm (1.73 17.3 10.43 in.) 3.6 kg (7.9 lb) One Console port 24 × 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports Four Gigabit SFP Combo ports Rated voltage range: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 350 W 0 to... 40 °C (32 to 113 °F) 10 to 90% noncondensing Additional specifications can be...
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... lub przeprowadzeniem prac konserwacyjnych należy zapoznać się z informacjami o bezpieczeństwie zawartymi w 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. 18 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Installing the Switch This section contains information that you must read the 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information document enclosed. ADVERTENCIA: Informacion de seguridad. Antes de instalar o extraer...
... lub przeprowadzeniem prac konserwacyjnych należy zapoznać się z informacjami o bezpieczeństwie zawartymi w 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information. 18 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Installing the Switch This section contains information that you must read the 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information document enclosed. ADVERTENCIA: Informacion de seguridad. Antes de instalar o extraer...
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... using the Console Port ■ Viewing IP Information using a Web browser remotely over an IP network (see Figure 2). Web Interface Each switch has an internal set up of the switch and the different methods of accessing the management software to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on the switch. Setting Up for Management 19 Setting Up for basic...
... using the Console Port ■ Viewing IP Information using a Web browser remotely over an IP network (see Figure 2). Web Interface Each switch has an internal set up of the switch and the different methods of accessing the management software to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on the switch. Setting Up for Management 19 Setting Up for basic...
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...switch using SNMP Switch Setup Overview Refer to "Setting Up Web Interface Management" on page 28. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Director software, available from the 3Com website. Figure 3 SNMP Management over the Network SNMP Network Management Workstation Switch Connect over Network via web...it is summarized in the sections that follow. 20 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Figure 2 Web Interface Management over the Network Workstation Switch Connect over Network using any network management workstation running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)...
...switch using SNMP Switch Setup Overview Refer to "Setting Up Web Interface Management" on page 28. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Director software, available from the 3Com website. Figure 3 SNMP Management over the Network SNMP Network Management Workstation Switch Connect over Network via web...it is summarized in the sections that follow. 20 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Figure 2 Web Interface Management over the Network Workstation Switch Connect over Network using any network management workstation running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)...
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...the console port and use the Web Interface. Connect to actively manage your switch. See page 23 SNMP See page 28 Web Interface Connect over the network. Yes No IP Information is automatically configured using the console port. See page 23 Connect to the Switch? See page 19 Command Line ...Interface (basic setup only) Connect using DHCP See page 22 The switch uses its default IP...
...the console port and use the Web Interface. Connect to actively manage your switch. See page 23 SNMP See page 28 Web Interface Connect over the network. Yes No IP Information is automatically configured using the console port. See page 23 Connect to the Switch? See page 19 Command Line ...Interface (basic setup only) Connect using DHCP See page 22 The switch uses its default IP...
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... on a label located on page 25. If you use automatic IP configuration it is important that you enter until you change the switch's IP addresses and it will use the automatic IP configuration method if: ■ your DHCP server. You should use its MAC address. .... Work through the "Viewing IP Information using the Console Port" on the rear of the switch is static, otherwise the DHCP server can begin management. 22 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED IP Configuration The switch's IP configuration is determined automatically using DHCP, or manually using values you need to the...
... on a label located on page 25. If you use automatic IP configuration it is important that you enter until you change the switch's IP addresses and it will use the automatic IP configuration method if: ■ your DHCP server. You should use its MAC address. .... Work through the "Viewing IP Information using the Console Port" on the rear of the switch is static, otherwise the DHCP server can begin management. 22 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED IP Configuration The switch's IP configuration is determined automatically using DHCP, or manually using values you need to the...
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... installed, such as it is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that you to allocate static IP addresses. (Static IP addresses are necessary to ensure that the switch is not dependent on a DHCP server, and eliminates the risk of the IP address ... pin-out diagrams for example, by a DHCP server). This makes management simpler and more information about the CLI, refer to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 227. Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) 23 ■ Your DHCP server does not allow you configure the switch IP information manually.
... installed, such as it is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that you to allocate static IP addresses. (Static IP addresses are necessary to ensure that the switch is not dependent on a DHCP server, and eliminates the risk of the IP address ... pin-out diagrams for example, by a DHCP server). This makes management simpler and more information about the CLI, refer to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 227. Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) 23 ■ Your DHCP server does not allow you configure the switch IP information manually.