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... a remote web browser. Provides information for configuring port settings. Provides information for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus. This section provides an overview to -navigate. It covers summaries of hardware and software features. ■ Using the 3Com Web Interface - The Web interface is a network management system that allows you to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot...
... a remote web browser. Provides information for configuring port settings. Provides information for the 3Com® Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Baseline Switch 2924-SFP Plus. This section provides an overview to -navigate. It covers summaries of hardware and software features. ■ Using the 3Com Web Interface - The Web interface is a network management system that allows you to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot...
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...Conventions 5 Related Documentation 5 1 GETTING STARTED About the Switch 2916 and 2924 12 Front Panel Detail 13 LED Status Indicators 14 System Specifications 15 Installing the Switch 16 Setting Up for Management 17 Methods of Managing a Switch 17 Switch Setup Overview 18 Using the Command Line Interface (CLI ...21 Setting Up Web Interface Management 25 Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 26 Default Users and Passwords 27 Upgrading Software using the CLI 27 2 USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Starting the 3Com ...
...Conventions 5 Related Documentation 5 1 GETTING STARTED About the Switch 2916 and 2924 12 Front Panel Detail 13 LED Status Indicators 14 System Specifications 15 Installing the Switch 16 Setting Up for Management 17 Methods of Managing a Switch 17 Switch Setup Overview 18 Using the Command Line Interface (CLI ...21 Setting Up Web Interface Management 25 Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 26 Default Users and Passwords 27 Upgrading Software using the CLI 27 2 USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE Starting the 3Com ...
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C PIN-OUTS Console Cable 189 Null Modem Cable 190 PC-AT Serial Cable 190 Modem Cable 190 Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments 191 D TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Management 192 Troubleshooting Solutions 192 E 3COM CLI REFERENCE GUIDE Getting Started with the Command Line Interface 195 CLI Commands 196 F GLOSSARY ...206 G OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 212 Solve Problems Online 212 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services 212 Access Software Downloads 213 Contact Us 213 REGULATORY NOTICES
C PIN-OUTS Console Cable 189 Null Modem Cable 190 PC-AT Serial Cable 190 Modem Cable 190 Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments 191 D TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Management 192 Troubleshooting Solutions 192 E 3COM CLI REFERENCE GUIDE Getting Started with the Command Line Interface 195 CLI Commands 196 F GLOSSARY ...206 G OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 212 Solve Problems Online 212 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services 212 Access Software Downloads 213 Contact Us 213 REGULATORY NOTICES
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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. It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 2916 and 2924 ■ Front Panel Detail ■ LED Status Indicators ■ System Specifications ■...
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. It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 2916 and 2924 ■ Front Panel Detail ■ LED Status Indicators ■ System Specifications ■...
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...Methods of Managing a Switch To manage your switch, and to change and monitor the way it works, you have to access the management software that allow you to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on the switch. Web Interface Each switch has an internal set up of the switch and the different ...methods of accessing the management software to manage Management the switch using a Web browser remotely over an ...
...Methods of Managing a Switch To manage your switch, and to change and monitor the way it works, you have to access the management software that allow you to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on the switch. Web Interface Each switch has an internal set up of the switch and the different ...methods of accessing the management software to manage Management the switch using a Web browser remotely over an ...
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...Web Interface Management over the Network Workstation Switch Connect over Network using any network management workstation running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in Figure 4. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Director software, available from the 3Com website. For example, you need ...to do to get your switch set up and ready for management when it is summarized in Figure 5.
...Web Interface Management over the Network Workstation Switch Connect over Network using any network management workstation running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in Figure 4. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Director software, available from the 3Com website. For example, you need ...to do to get your switch set up and ready for management when it is summarized in Figure 5.
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... console port directly. ■ Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software. ■ The console cable (RJ-45) supplied with terminal emulation software installed, such as it is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that was assigned automatically (for your switch through the Console Port Console port. Prerequisites ■ A workstation...
... console port directly. ■ Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software. ■ The console cable (RJ-45) supplied with terminal emulation software installed, such as it is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that was assigned automatically (for your switch through the Console Port Console port. Prerequisites ■ A workstation...
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...no hardware flow control Refer to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. 3 Power up the switch with terminal emulation software installed) Switch Console Cable Console Port Connection To connect the cable: a Attach the cable...'s RJ-45 connector to the console port using the command line interface. ■ You need to have connected the cable. Manually set up the switch. The Switch 2916 and 2924...
...no hardware flow control Refer to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. 3 Power up the switch with terminal emulation software installed) Switch Console Cable Console Port Connection To connect the cable: a Attach the cable...'s RJ-45 connector to the console port using the command line interface. ■ You need to have connected the cable. Manually set up the switch. The Switch 2916 and 2924...
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...summary of the display from the Summary command. The following is ready for you can logout, disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. See "Methods of your chosen management method. Select menu option# summary IP Method: default IP address: 169.254.99.51 Subnet mask: ... about the CLI, refer to set up your switch is now complete and the switch is an example of allocated IP addresses. If you do not intend to use the command line interface using the console port to manage the switch, you to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 17.
...summary of the display from the Summary command. The following is ready for you can logout, disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. See "Methods of your chosen management method. Select menu option# summary IP Method: default IP address: 169.254.99.51 Subnet mask: ... about the CLI, refer to set up your switch is now complete and the switch is an example of allocated IP addresses. If you do not intend to use the command line interface using the console port to manage the switch, you to "3Com CLI Reference Guide" on page 17.
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...admin (no ): 4 Enter yes and press Return. The system reboots the switch. Note: You can also upgrade the software using the CLI This section describes how to upgrade software to your Switch from the new software you have downloaded, enter the following: reboot The following prompt displays: Are ... bootcode filename. The user can only be a new bootcode file to download. 3 To set the switch to boot from the Command Line Interface (CLI). Upgrading Software using the switch Web user interface. See "Upgrade the Firmware Image" page 165. Bootcode can access and change the default...
...admin (no ): 4 Enter yes and press Return. The system reboots the switch. Note: You can also upgrade the software using the CLI This section describes how to upgrade software to your Switch from the new software you have downloaded, enter the following: reboot The following prompt displays: Are ... bootcode filename. The user can only be a new bootcode file to download. 3 To set the switch to boot from the Command Line Interface (CLI). Upgrading Software using the switch Web user interface. See "Upgrade the Firmware Image" page 165. Bootcode can access and change the default...
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... The Device Summary Page displays general information, including the system name, location, and contact, the system MAC address, System Object ID, System Up Time, and software, boot, and hardware versions.
... The Device Summary Page displays general information, including the system name, location, and contact, the system MAC address, System Object ID, System Up Time, and software, boot, and hardware versions.
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... is displayed in the entity. ■ MAC Address - The field range is 0-160 characters. ■ System Contact - Displays the installed software version number. ■ Boot Version - Displays the current boot version running . 42 CHAPTER 3: VIEWING BASIC SETTINGS ■ Product Description - ...the device MAC address. ■ System Up Time - For example, 41 days, 2 hours, 22 minutes and 15 seconds. ■ Software Version - Displays the vendor's authoritative identification of the contact person. The field range is 0-160 characters. ■ System Location - Defines ...
... is displayed in the entity. ■ MAC Address - The field range is 0-160 characters. ■ System Contact - Displays the installed software version number. ■ Boot Version - Displays the current boot version running . 42 CHAPTER 3: VIEWING BASIC SETTINGS ■ Product Description - ...the device MAC address. ■ System Up Time - For example, 41 days, 2 hours, 22 minutes and 15 seconds. ■ Software Version - Displays the vendor's authoritative identification of the contact person. The field range is 0-160 characters. ■ System Location - Defines ...
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The Device View Page opens. Figure 40 Device View Page 5 GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION This section contains information about configuring general system parameters, and includes the following: ■ Viewing System Description ■ Configuring System Name Information ■ Configuring System Time Viewing System Description The Device View Page displays parameters for configuring general device information, including the system name, MAC Address, software and hardware versions, and more. 1 Click Device Summary.
The Device View Page opens. Figure 40 Device View Page 5 GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION This section contains information about configuring general system parameters, and includes the following: ■ Viewing System Description ■ Configuring System Name Information ■ Configuring System Time Viewing System Description The Device View Page displays parameters for configuring general device information, including the system name, MAC Address, software and hardware versions, and more. 1 Click Device Summary.
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...See page 82. ■ System Contact - Displays the device serial number. Displays the 3Com device model number. Displays the current boot version running . See "Configuring System Name Information...■ System Object ID - Displays the device MAC address. This button immediately polls the switch ports for information including speed, use and status. Displays the device model number and name...defined device name. Displays the name of time since the device was reset. ■ Software Version - Not editable. ■ System Up Time - Displays the vendor's authoritative ...
...See page 82. ■ System Contact - Displays the device serial number. Displays the 3Com device model number. Displays the current boot version running . See "Configuring System Name Information...■ System Object ID - Displays the device MAC address. This button immediately polls the switch ports for information including speed, use and status. Displays the device model number and name...defined device name. Displays the name of time since the device was reset. ■ Software Version - Not editable. ■ System Up Time - Displays the vendor's authoritative ...
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... with VLANs. VLANs allow traffic flow between VLANs. Broadcast and Multicast traffic is transmitted only in the VLAN in which they are software-based and not defined by physical attributes. VLAN1 is generated. VLANs function at a protocol level is an untagged member of ports,... and can only manage the switch through any other logical connection combination, since they are Broadcast and Multicast domains. VLANs use software to reduce the amount of the physical LAN segment to flow more efficiently within subgroups. ...
... with VLANs. VLANs allow traffic flow between VLANs. Broadcast and Multicast traffic is transmitted only in the VLAN in which they are software-based and not defined by physical attributes. VLAN1 is generated. VLANs function at a protocol level is an untagged member of ports,... and can only manage the switch through any other logical connection combination, since they are Broadcast and Multicast domains. VLANs use software to reduce the amount of the physical LAN segment to flow more efficiently within subgroups. ...
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14 MANAGING SYSTEM FILES This section contains information about managing configuration files and installing and backing up switch firmware, including the following : ■ Startup Configuration File - To update the Startup file, click the Save Configuration button before ...consists of the configuration files are copied to the Running Configuration File and applied to the Startup Configuration file. ■ Image files - Software upgrades are lost. Contains all configuration file commands, and all commands in the Running Configuration file are used after the device is complete...
14 MANAGING SYSTEM FILES This section contains information about managing configuration files and installing and backing up switch firmware, including the following : ■ Startup Configuration File - To update the Startup file, click the Save Configuration button before ...consists of the configuration files are copied to the Running Configuration File and applied to the Startup Configuration file. ■ Image files - Software upgrades are lost. Contains all configuration file commands, and all commands in the Running Configuration file are used after the device is complete...
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...TFTP - Specifies the image files to be upgraded using the CLI" page 27. ■ The monitor user has no access to upgrade the switch firmware. ■ Note: The bootcode can only be downloaded. 2 Define the relevant fields. 3 Click Apply. The Restore Image Page opens: ...Figure 93 Restore Image Page The Restore Image Page contains the following fields: ■ Download via HTTP - To download the software image: 1 Click Administration > Firmware Upgrade > Restore Image. Enables initiating a download via the HTTP server or HTTPS server. ■ TFTP Server IP...
...TFTP - Specifies the image files to be upgraded using the CLI" page 27. ■ The monitor user has no access to upgrade the switch firmware. ■ Note: The bootcode can only be downloaded. 2 Define the relevant fields. 3 Click Apply. The Restore Image Page opens: ...Figure 93 Restore Image Page The Restore Image Page contains the following fields: ■ Download via HTTP - To download the software image: 1 Click Administration > Firmware Upgrade > Restore Image. Enables initiating a download via the HTTP server or HTTPS server. ■ TFTP Server IP...
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.... Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that enables secure transactions of switching ports that comprise a single broadcast domain. The device supports boot image, software and configuration upload/download via TFTP. Events are sent as an...the system can be manually entered in the same VLAN. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically formatted frames and selectively enable and disable forwarding on a combination of the Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Switch 2924-SFP Plus (continued) Feature SNMP Alarms and Trap Logs SNMP Versions 1...
.... Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that enables secure transactions of switching ports that comprise a single broadcast domain. The device supports boot image, software and configuration upload/download via TFTP. Events are sent as an...the system can be manually entered in the same VLAN. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically formatted frames and selectively enable and disable forwarding on a combination of the Baseline Switch 2916-SFP Plus and Switch 2924-SFP Plus (continued) Feature SNMP Alarms and Trap Logs SNMP Versions 1...
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...Be sure the switch has a valid IP address, subnet mask and default gateway configured Check that your cable is not readable Software settings Replace the serial cable Reconfigure the emulation software connection settings. No response from the terminal Faulty serial cable emulations software is properly ... Be sure the terminal emulator program is plugged into the appropriate VLAN to -pin straight/flat cable Reconfigure the emulation software connection settings. If that your technical support representative. Please try again at a later time. No connection is established ...
...Be sure the switch has a valid IP address, subnet mask and default gateway configured Check that your cable is not readable Software settings Replace the serial cable Reconfigure the emulation software connection settings. No response from the terminal Faulty serial cable emulations software is properly ... Be sure the terminal emulator program is plugged into the appropriate VLAN to -pin straight/flat cable Reconfigure the emulation software connection settings. If that your technical support representative. Please try again at a later time. No connection is established ...