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3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus User Guide 3CBLSG16 / 3CBLSG24 www.3Com.com Part Number 10016143 Rev. AA Published May 2007
3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus User Guide 3CBLSG16 / 3CBLSG24 www.3Com.com Part Number 10016143 Rev. AA Published May 2007
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... - It covers summaries of hardware and software features. ■ Using the 3Com Web Interface - ABOUT THIS GUIDE User Guide Overview This guide provides information about the Switch 2916 and 2924 and how they can be used in your switch from a remote web browser. The User Guide provides the following sections: ■... settings. ■ Managing Device Security - provides information for viewing and configuring essential information required for configuring port settings. Provides information for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus.
... - It covers summaries of hardware and software features. ■ Using the 3Com Web Interface - ABOUT THIS GUIDE User Guide Overview This guide provides information about the Switch 2916 and 2924 and how they can be used in your switch from a remote web browser. The User Guide provides the following sections: ■... settings. ■ Managing Device Security - provides information for viewing and configuring essential information required for configuring port settings. Provides information for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus.
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... to an application, system, or device. Information that are shipped with IT concepts and terminology. Intended Audience 5 Intended Audience This guide is intended for the 3Com Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus/2924-SFP Plus include the following: ■ Safety and Support Information: Provides installation, set-up, and regulatory compliance information. If release notes are used throughout this guide...
... to an application, system, or device. Information that are shipped with IT concepts and terminology. Intended Audience 5 Intended Audience This guide is intended for the 3Com Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus/2924-SFP Plus include the following: ■ Safety and Support Information: Provides installation, set-up, and regulatory compliance information. If release notes are used throughout this guide...
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... and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 2916 and 2924 ■ 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... Users and Passwords ■ Upgrading Software using the CLI 1 GETTING STARTED This chapter contains introductory information about the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and the Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus and how they can be used in your network.
... and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 2916 and 2924 ■ 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... Users and Passwords ■ Upgrading Software using the CLI 1 GETTING STARTED This chapter contains introductory information about the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and the Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus and how they can be used in your network.
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The Switch 2916 and 2924 includes the following models: ■ Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port ■ Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port The Switch 2916 and 2924 feature the following advantages: ■ Full Gigabit speed access ports ■ Jumbo frames ■ Port security ■ Link ... and 2924 Up to build a secure converged network. In full duplex operation all ports. Supported (using the IEEE Std 802.ID, 1998 Edition): Eight traffic queues per port If fiber SFP transceivers are Gigabit Ethernet switching products that deliver flexible three-speed performance (10/...
The Switch 2916 and 2924 includes the following models: ■ Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port ■ Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port The Switch 2916 and 2924 feature the following advantages: ■ Full Gigabit speed access ports ■ Jumbo frames ■ Port security ■ Link ... and 2924 Up to build a secure converged network. In full duplex operation all ports. Supported (using the IEEE Std 802.ID, 1998 Edition): Eight traffic queues per port If fiber SFP transceivers are Gigabit Ethernet switching products that deliver flexible three-speed performance (10/...
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... (SX) transceivers in any combination. Figure 1 Switch 2916 SFP 16-Port-front panel 1 45 8 14 16 9 12 13 16 15 16 Figure 2 shows the front panel of the Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port unit. Mounting 19-inch rack or standalone mounting Front Panel Detail Figure 1 shows the front panel of the Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port unit.
... (SX) transceivers in any combination. Figure 1 Switch 2916 SFP 16-Port-front panel 1 45 8 14 16 9 12 13 16 15 16 Figure 2 shows the front panel of the Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port unit. Mounting 19-inch rack or standalone mounting Front Panel Detail Figure 1 shows the front panel of the Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port unit.
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... inserted or is not connected. The port works at the rate of the Switch 2916 and 2924 LED Power Label Power 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet port status Link/ Activity Duplex mode Duplex 1000Base SFP SFP port status Module Active Status Green Yellow OFF Green Yellow OFF Yellow OFF Green...). The system has failed the POST. The SFP module is sending or receiving data. the LED flashes quickly when the port is inserted. 14 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED LED Status Indicators The 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port and 24-Port Ethernet switches provide LED indicators on the front panel for your...
... inserted or is not connected. The port works at the rate of the Switch 2916 and 2924 LED Power Label Power 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet port status Link/ Activity Duplex mode Duplex 1000Base SFP SFP port status Module Active Status Green Yellow OFF Green Yellow OFF Yellow OFF Green...). The system has failed the POST. The SFP module is sending or receiving data. the LED flashes quickly when the port is inserted. 14 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED LED Status Indicators The 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port and 24-Port Ethernet switches provide LED indicators on the front panel for your...
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... (H×W×D) Weight Console port Gigabit Ethernet ports on the front panel AC Input voltage Power consumption (full load) Operating temperature Relative humidity Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port 3CBLSG16 Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port 3CBLSG24 44×440×173 mm (1.73 17.3 6.81 in.) 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) One Console port 16 × 10/100/100...
... (H×W×D) Weight Console port Gigabit Ethernet ports on the front panel AC Input voltage Power consumption (full load) Operating temperature Relative humidity Switch 2916-SFP Plus 16-Port 3CBLSG16 Switch 2924-SFP Plus 24-Port 3CBLSG24 44×440×173 mm (1.73 17.3 6.81 in.) 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) One Console port 16 × 10/100/100...
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.... 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) 2.6 kg (5.7 lb) Free-standing, or 19 in. rack-mounted using the supplied mounting kit B DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Related Standards The 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus have been designed to the following standards: Function 8802-3, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), IEEE 802.3ab (Gigabit Ethernet), IEEE 802...
.... 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) 2.6 kg (5.7 lb) Free-standing, or 19 in. rack-mounted using the supplied mounting kit B DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Related Standards The 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus have been designed to the following standards: Function 8802-3, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), IEEE 802.3ab (Gigabit Ethernet), IEEE 802...
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... from transmitting additional traffic. Electrical 185 Electrical Line Frequency Input Voltage Current Rating Switch 2916-SFP Plus Switch 2924-SFP Plus Maximum Power Consumption Switch 2916-SFP Plus Switch 2924-SFP Plus Max Heat Dissipation Switch 2916-SFP Plus Switch 2924-SFP Plus 50/60 Hz 100-240 Vac (auto range) 1 Amp (Max) 1.5...Auto negotiation allows the ports to do the following features: Table 11 Features of the Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Switch 2924-SFP Plus Feature Auto Negotiation Automatic MAC Addresses Aging Back Pressure Description The purpose of auto negotiation is...
... from transmitting additional traffic. Electrical 185 Electrical Line Frequency Input Voltage Current Rating Switch 2916-SFP Plus Switch 2924-SFP Plus Maximum Power Consumption Switch 2916-SFP Plus Switch 2924-SFP Plus Max Heat Dissipation Switch 2916-SFP Plus Switch 2924-SFP Plus 50/60 Hz 100-240 Vac (auto range) 1 Amp (Max) 1.5...Auto negotiation allows the ports to do the following features: Table 11 Features of the Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Switch 2924-SFP Plus Feature Auto Negotiation Automatic MAC Addresses Aging Back Pressure Description The purpose of auto negotiation is...
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... The Configuration file includes both system wide and port specific device configuration. IEEE 802.1Q defines an architecture for the switch. An important requirement included in the form of a collection of other traffic. IGMP Snooping examines IGMP frame contents, ...LAGs provide: ■ Fault tolerance protection from one hop to a group preferential service (in the provision of the Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Switch 2924-SFP Plus (continued) Feature Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Class Of Service (CoS) Command Line Interface Configuration File Management DHCP Clients ...
... The Configuration file includes both system wide and port specific device configuration. IEEE 802.1Q defines an architecture for the switch. An important requirement included in the form of a collection of other traffic. IGMP Snooping examines IGMP frame contents, ...LAGs provide: ■ Fault tolerance protection from one hop to a group preferential service (in the provision of the Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Switch 2924-SFP Plus (continued) Feature Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Class Of Service (CoS) Command Line Interface Configuration File Management DHCP Clients ...
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...(RADIUS) server using the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Passwords for hubs and switches is known as opposed to SNMP which target port receives copies of the Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Switch 2924-SFP Plus (continued) Feature MAC Address Capacity Support MAC Multicast Support MDI/MDIX Support Password... MAC-layer statistics and control objects, allowing real-time information to -many -to be captured across the entire network. Switch Features 187 Table 11 Features of all traffic passing through , when auto-negotiation is enabled. Only authenticated and approved system...
...(RADIUS) server using the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Passwords for hubs and switches is known as opposed to SNMP which target port receives copies of the Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Switch 2924-SFP Plus (continued) Feature MAC Address Capacity Support MAC Multicast Support MDI/MDIX Support Password... MAC-layer statistics and control objects, allowing real-time information to -many -to be captured across the entire network. Switch Features 187 Table 11 Features of all traffic passing through , when auto-negotiation is enabled. Only authenticated and approved system...
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...an application-level protocol that comprise a single broadcast domain. Packets are sent as belonging to a Trap Recipient List. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically formatted frames and selectively enable and disable forwarding on a combination of the ingress port ...configured. It relies upon certificates and public and private keys. TCP ports are collections of switching ports that enables secure transactions of the Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Switch 2924-SFP Plus (continued) Feature SNMP Alarms and Trap Logs SNMP Versions 1 and 2 Spanning Tree ...
...an application-level protocol that comprise a single broadcast domain. Packets are sent as belonging to a Trap Recipient List. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically formatted frames and selectively enable and disable forwarding on a combination of the ingress port ...configured. It relies upon certificates and public and private keys. TCP ports are collections of switching ports that enables secure transactions of the Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Switch 2924-SFP Plus (continued) Feature SNMP Alarms and Trap Logs SNMP Versions 1 and 2 Spanning Tree ...
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... upgrade to IP-like IP packets - It adds useful capabilities for packet-switched communications. A loop can authenticate users with a cryptographic key, and encrypt data connections between management clients and the switch. Protocol (TFTP) User Datagram Protocol (UDP) UDP provides a datagram mode...which offers Management network management services. It uses IP as the network layer protocol. Terminal Access Controller Access Control System Plus (TACACS+) TACACS+ is useful when TCP would be discarded before reaching their targets. UDP packets are delivered just like ...
... upgrade to IP-like IP packets - It adds useful capabilities for packet-switched communications. A loop can authenticate users with a cryptographic key, and encrypt data connections between management clients and the switch. Protocol (TFTP) User Datagram Protocol (UDP) UDP provides a datagram mode...which offers Management network management services. It uses IP as the network layer protocol. Terminal Access Controller Access Control System Plus (TACACS+) TACACS+ is useful when TCP would be discarded before reaching their targets. UDP packets are delivered just like ...
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...Relocate the equipment with respect to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U.S. Also available at http://www.3Com.com. REGULATORY NOTICES FCC STATEMENT INFORMATION TO THE USER ICES STATEMENT CE STATEMENT (EUROPE) VCCI STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found ... complies with Canadian ICES-003. If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for the Baseline Switch 2916/2924-SFP Plus family (3CBLSG16 and 3CBLSG24) at http://support.3com.com/doc/BL_SWITCH_2916/2924_SFP_EU_DOC.pdf
...Relocate the equipment with respect to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U.S. Also available at http://www.3Com.com. REGULATORY NOTICES FCC STATEMENT INFORMATION TO THE USER ICES STATEMENT CE STATEMENT (EUROPE) VCCI STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found ... complies with Canadian ICES-003. If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for the Baseline Switch 2916/2924-SFP Plus family (3CBLSG16 and 3CBLSG24) at http://support.3com.com/doc/BL_SWITCH_2916/2924_SFP_EU_DOC.pdf