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...you are a United States government agency, then this documentation and the software described herein are commercial in content from sustainable, managed forests; If you are committed to recognized environmental standards. IEEE and 802 are registered trademarks of safely. Conserving energy, materials ... End of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. No part of any hazardous or ozone-depleting material. IAll other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are registered in DFAR 252.227-7015 (Nov 1995) or FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987), whichever is furnished under...
...you are a United States government agency, then this documentation and the software described herein are commercial in content from sustainable, managed forests; If you are committed to recognized environmental standards. IEEE and 802 are registered trademarks of safely. Conserving energy, materials ... End of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. No part of any hazardous or ozone-depleting material. IAll other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are registered in DFAR 252.227-7015 (Nov 1995) or FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987), whichever is furnished under...
Getting Started Guide
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... 32 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 36 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 36 Connecting to the Console Port 36 Methods of Managing a Switch 39 Command Line Interface Management 39 Web Interface Management 40 SNMP Management 40 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 40 CLI Management via the Console Port 41 CLI Management over the Network 41 Setting Up Web Interface...
... 32 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 36 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 36 Connecting to the Console Port 36 Methods of Managing a Switch 39 Command Line Interface Management 39 Web Interface Management 40 SNMP Management 40 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 40 CLI Management via the Console Port 41 CLI Management over the Network 41 Setting Up Web Interface...
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Please refer to the CD-ROM that are responsible for use 3Com® SuperStack® 3 Switch 3812 (3C17401), Switch 3824 (3C17400), or Switch 3848 (3CR17402-91) in the release notes. a powerful network management tool for the following: ■ Management Interface Reference Guide - Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or...
Please refer to the CD-ROM that are responsible for use 3Com® SuperStack® 3 Switch 3812 (3C17401), Switch 3824 (3C17400), or Switch 3848 (3CR17402-91) in the release notes. a powerful network management tool for the following: ■ Management Interface Reference Guide - Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or...
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... 9 Related Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch. ■ a summary of software features supported by each Switch documentation set includes the following online documentation: ■ Switch Implementation Guide (PDF format). ■ Switch Management Interface Reference Guide (HTML format). ■ Other documentation relating to the Switch 3812, Switch 3824, or Switch 3848 (PDF format). It is supplied in HTML...
... 9 Related Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch. ■ a summary of software features supported by each Switch documentation set includes the following online documentation: ■ Switch Implementation Guide (PDF format). ■ Switch Management Interface Reference Guide (HTML format). ■ Other documentation relating to the Switch 3812, Switch 3824, or Switch 3848 (PDF format). It is supplied in HTML...
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...INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 About the Switch The Switch 3812, Switch 3824 and Switch 3848 units are 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Switches which consist of the same number (9-12 on the Switch 3812, 21-24 on the Switch 3824, and 45-48 on the Switch 3848)....ports The highest four numbered RJ-45 ports are supported by the Switch 3812, Switch 3824, and Switch 3848. Table 3 Hardware features Feature Switch 3812, Switch 3824, and Switch 3848 MAC Addresses Up to the "Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD-ROM that are combination ports...
...INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 About the Switch The Switch 3812, Switch 3824 and Switch 3848 units are 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Switches which consist of the same number (9-12 on the Switch 3812, 21-24 on the Switch 3824, and 45-48 on the Switch 3848)....ports The highest four numbered RJ-45 ports are supported by the Switch 3812, Switch 3824, and Switch 3848. Table 3 Hardware features Feature Switch 3812, Switch 3824, and Switch 3848 MAC Addresses Up to the "Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD-ROM that are combination ports...
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...only the flow control is set to autobaud (up to a maximum of LEDs" on using SFP transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to create a high capacity aggregated link backbone connection. LEDs Table 4 lists LEDs visible on the front... then green flashing (fast) Alternate yellow A link is enabled. The Switch 3812 and Switch 3824 have a DB-9 serial connector and need a serial cable to connect to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of-band management. Green for one second, Amber for Correct Operation of 19,200 baud),...
...only the flow control is set to autobaud (up to a maximum of LEDs" on using SFP transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to create a high capacity aggregated link backbone connection. LEDs Table 4 lists LEDs visible on the front... then green flashing (fast) Alternate yellow A link is enabled. The Switch 3812 and Switch 3824 have a DB-9 serial connector and need a serial cable to connect to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of-band management. Green for one second, Amber for Correct Operation of 19,200 baud),...
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18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 If you initialize a Switch unit by selecting System > Control > Initialize in the Web interface or by entering system control initialize in the Command Line Interface, the following settings are retained to allow you to connect to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Gateway
18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 If you initialize a Switch unit by selecting System > Control > Initialize in the Web interface or by entering system control initialize in the Command Line Interface, the following settings are retained to allow you to connect to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Gateway
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...20 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents ■ Switch unit ■ CD-ROM ■ This Guide ■ Management Quick Reference Guide ■ Release Notes ■ Warranty Flyer ■ Power Cord ■ 2 x securing brackets ■ 4 x screws (Switch 3812 and Switch 3824) ■ 8 x screws (Switch 3848) ■ 4...clearance. ■ Air temperature around the Switch does not exceed 40 °C (104 °F). CAUTION: Ensure that you provide a minimum of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. The Switch 3848 is designed to reduce the fan...
...20 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents ■ Switch unit ■ CD-ROM ■ This Guide ■ Management Quick Reference Guide ■ Release Notes ■ Warranty Flyer ■ Power Cord ■ 2 x securing brackets ■ 4 x screws (Switch 3812 and Switch 3824) ■ 8 x screws (Switch 3848) ■ 4...clearance. ■ Air temperature around the Switch does not exceed 40 °C (104 °F). CAUTION: Ensure that you provide a minimum of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. The Switch 3848 is designed to reduce the fan...
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... ■ Methods of accessing the management software to manage a Switch. Managing the Switch can install it and it works, you to improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore the overall performance of the features offered by the Switch, and to change and monitor the...initial set up of the Switch and the different methods of Managing a Switch ■ Setting Up Command Line Interface Management ■ Setting Up Web Interface Management ■ Setting Up SNMP Management ■ Default Users and Passwords 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Your Switch can operate in its default...
... ■ Methods of accessing the management software to manage a Switch. Managing the Switch can install it and it works, you to improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore the overall performance of the features offered by the Switch, and to change and monitor the...initial set up of the Switch and the different methods of Managing a Switch ■ Setting Up Command Line Interface Management ■ Setting Up Web Interface Management ■ Setting Up SNMP Management ■ Default Users and Passwords 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Your Switch can operate in its default...
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.... See page 43 30 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview This section gives an overview of management Figure 8 Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow diagram Power Up the Switch. How do you want to manage your chosen method of what you want to the console... port and use the Command Line Interface. See page 36 Connect to manually Yes configure the IP information? See page 41 Connect over the network. The whole setup process is automatically configured. See page 32 Use 3Com...
.... See page 43 30 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview This section gives an overview of management Figure 8 Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow diagram Power Up the Switch. How do you want to manage your chosen method of what you want to the console... port and use the Command Line Interface. See page 36 Connect to manually Yes configure the IP information? See page 41 Connect over the network. The whole setup process is automatically configured. See page 32 Use 3Com...
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... you wish to manage your Switch across the network). For more reliable as possible, even if you do not have a DHCP server on your network, or ■ you want to obtain an IP address after it is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that the Switch is not dependent...
... you wish to manage your Switch across the network). For more reliable as possible, even if you do not have a DHCP server on your network, or ■ you want to obtain an IP address after it is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that the Switch is not dependent...
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... with an appropriate IP address, instead of Managing a Switch" on page 39. 32 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT addresses to be configured so that you know what IP address will automatically reconfigure itself with the Switch or on the 3Com Web site. For detailed information about the ...specific web interface operations and command line interface commands and problem solving, refer to the "Management Interface Reference Guide" on page 36. You can...
... with an appropriate IP address, instead of Managing a Switch" on page 39. 32 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT addresses to be configured so that you know what IP address will automatically reconfigure itself with the Switch or on the 3Com Web site. For detailed information about the ...specific web interface operations and command line interface commands and problem solving, refer to the "Management Interface Reference Guide" on page 36. You can...
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34 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT To connect the cable: a Switch 3812 and Switch 3824: Insert one of the serial ports (also known as a COM port) on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed as the Switch detects a connection to its console port. The settings should be set to the DB9...
34 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT To connect the cable: a Switch 3812 and Switch 3824: Insert one of the serial ports (also known as a COM port) on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed as the Switch detects a connection to its console port. The settings should be set to the DB9...
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..."Methods of the information entered. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. or ■ enter the gettingStarted command. The screen displays a summary of Managing a Switch" on page 39. If you do not intend to use the command line interface via the console port to... manage the Switch, you to set up of your chosen management method. The initial set up your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for the Switch. Manually Configuring IP Information 35 Figure 10 Example top-level command line ...
..."Methods of the information entered. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. or ■ enter the gettingStarted command. The screen displays a summary of Managing a Switch" on page 39. If you do not intend to use the command line interface via the console port to... manage the Switch, you to set up of your chosen management method. The initial set up your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for the Switch. Manually Configuring IP Information 35 Figure 10 Example top-level command line ...
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... allocated IP information. 1 Connect your Switch to the network. 2 Power-up the Switch and wait for two minutes. 3 Launch 3Com Network Supervisor and run the Auto-discovery wizard. 3Com Network Supervisor will auto-discover the Switch and display the automatically allocated IP information assigned to the Switch. ■ Connecting to manage the Switch. You can begin to the...
... allocated IP information. 1 Connect your Switch to the network. 2 Power-up the Switch and wait for two minutes. 3 Launch 3Com Network Supervisor and run the Auto-discovery wizard. 3Com Network Supervisor will auto-discover the Switch and display the automatically allocated IP information assigned to the Switch. ■ Connecting to manage the Switch. You can begin to the...
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38 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT ■ no hardware flow control Refer to the network using an Ethernet cable. The automatic IP configuration process usually completes within one minute. 2 The command ... the automatically allocated IP information using the command line interface. 1 Connect your user name and press Return at the password prompt. As soon as your Switch to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. If the login prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until...
38 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT ■ no hardware flow control Refer to the network using an Ethernet cable. The automatic IP configuration process usually completes within one minute. 2 The command ... the automatically allocated IP information using the command line interface. 1 Connect your user name and press Return at the password prompt. As soon as your Switch to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. If the login prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until...
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... following methods: ■ Command line interface management ■ Web interface management ■ SNMP management Command Line Interface Management Each Switch has a command line interface (CLI) that allows you to manage the Switch from a workstation, either locally via the console port to manage the Switch, you have completed the initial set up of Managing a Switch Once you can decide how you wish...
... following methods: ■ Command line interface management ■ Web interface management ■ SNMP management Command Line Interface Management Each Switch has a command line interface (CLI) that allows you to manage the Switch from a workstation, either locally via the console port to manage the Switch, you have completed the initial set up of Managing a Switch Once you can decide how you wish...
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... a local console port connection or over the network. This section describes how you can use the 3Com Network Supervisor software that accompanies your Switch. Figure 15 Web interface management over the network Workstation Switch Connect over an IP network (see Figure 15). For example, you can set of web pages that allow you to...
... a local console port connection or over the network. This section describes how you can use the 3Com Network Supervisor software that accompanies your Switch. Figure 15 Web interface management over the network Workstation Switch Connect over an IP network (see Figure 15). For example, you can set of web pages that allow you to...
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...that you have already modified the default passwords). Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 41 CLI Management via To manage a Switch using Telnet: 1 Ensure you have already set up the Switch with the Switch by trying to manage in the following format: c:\ ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx....open a Telnet session via the DOS prompt, enter the IP address of the Switch that software. 5 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your management workstation. CLI Management over To manage a Switch using the command line interface over a network the Network using the command line ...
...that you have already modified the default passwords). Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 41 CLI Management via To manage a Switch using Telnet: 1 Ensure you have already set up the Switch with the Switch by trying to manage in the following format: c:\ ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx....open a Telnet session via the DOS prompt, enter the IP address of the Switch that software. 5 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your management workstation. CLI Management over To manage a Switch using the command line interface over a network the Network using the command line ...
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...enable them if you have already set up web interface management over the network. To enable style sheets in "Setting Up Overview" on Solaris 2.6, open Netscape Navigator and select Edit > Preferences > Fonts. You should also set up the Switch with RJ-45 connectors. ■ A suitable Web ... Up Web Interface Management This section describes how you can set the font sizes as described in Netscape Navigator 4.76 on page 30. ■ Ensure that the Switch is correct. Pre-requisites ■ Ensure you have changed your browser. Choosing a Browser To display the web ...
...enable them if you have already set up web interface management over the network. To enable style sheets in "Setting Up Overview" on Solaris 2.6, open Netscape Navigator and select Edit > Preferences > Fonts. You should also set up the Switch with RJ-45 connectors. ■ A suitable Web ... Up Web Interface Management This section describes how you can set the font sizes as described in Netscape Navigator 4.76 on page 30. ■ Ensure that the Switch is correct. Pre-requisites ■ Ensure you have changed your browser. Choosing a Browser To display the web ...