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... Correct Operation of Hardware Features 12 Switch - Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX/ 1000BASE-T Ports 14 Dual Personality SFP Ports 14 Console Port 14 LEDs 15 Switch - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 9 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 About the Switch 12 Summary of LEDs 23
... Correct Operation of Hardware Features 12 Switch - Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX/ 1000BASE-T Ports 14 Dual Personality SFP Ports 14 Console Port 14 LEDs 15 Switch - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 9 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 About the Switch 12 Summary of LEDs 23
Getting Started Guide
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... IP Configuration 31 Preparing for Management 32 Manually Configuring IP Information 32 Connecting to the Console Port 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...
... IP Configuration 31 Preparing for Management 32 Manually Configuring IP Information 32 Connecting to the Console Port 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...
Getting Started Guide
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... speed and duplex modes are capable of 19,200 baud), 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. 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. POST in...yellow A link is supplied with the link partner. Front View Detail 15 using the LEDs for problem solving, see "Checking for one second lamp test. Console Port The console port allows you to your PC. Alternatively, auto-negotiation can be disabled and the flow control setting can be manually configured.
... speed and duplex modes are capable of 19,200 baud), 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. 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. POST in...yellow A link is supplied with the link partner. Front View Detail 15 using the LEDs for problem solving, see "Checking for one second lamp test. Console Port The console port allows you to your PC. Alternatively, auto-negotiation can be disabled and the flow control setting can be manually configured.
Getting Started Guide
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...in Figure 8. See page 31 Do you want to view the automatically configured IP information? How do you want to get your Switch? See page 32 Use 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). See page 39 Command Line Interface SNMP See page 43 Connect via Telnet. See page 43 See page ...Line Interface. Plug and Play Setup Initial IP Information Setup IP Information is summarized in the sections that follow. Connect to the console port and use the Web Interface or Command Line Interface. The whole setup process is automatically configured. No How do to manage your...
...in Figure 8. See page 31 Do you want to view the automatically configured IP information? How do you want to get your Switch? See page 32 Use 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). See page 39 Command Line Interface SNMP See page 43 Connect via Telnet. See page 43 See page ...Line Interface. Plug and Play Setup Initial IP Information Setup IP Information is summarized in the sections that follow. Connect to the console port and use the Web Interface or Command Line Interface. The whole setup process is automatically configured. No How do to manage your...
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..."Methods of you connect the Switch to a network, or whilst the Switch is online, that is supplied with the Switch or on the 3Com Web site. You can do this whilst the Switch is offline, that is, before you can alternatively make a connection to the console port (this example describes a... enter IP information using a console cable to the console port of how automatic IP configuration operates, please refer to the Implementation Guide on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch or on the 3Com Web site. For a detailed description of the Switch. If the Switch is complete you know what...
..."Methods of you connect the Switch to a network, or whilst the Switch is online, that is supplied with the Switch or on the 3Com Web site. You can do this whilst the Switch is offline, that is, before you can alternatively make a connection to the console port (this example describes a... enter IP information using a console cable to the console port of how automatic IP configuration operates, please refer to the Implementation Guide on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch or on the 3Com Web site. For a detailed description of the Switch. If the Switch is complete you know what...
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... ■ A standard modem cable - if you are connecting to the console port using a standard null modem cable (Switch 3812 and Switch 3824) or an RJ-45 to DB9 converter cable and a standard null modem cable (Switch 3848) as Microsoft Hyperterminal. You can manually set up the Switch with IP information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask...
... ■ A standard modem cable - if you are connecting to the console port using a standard null modem cable (Switch 3812 and Switch 3824) or an RJ-45 to DB9 converter cable and a standard null modem cable (Switch 3848) as Microsoft Hyperterminal. You can manually set up the Switch with IP information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask...
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...are now ready to manually set to match the default settings for more information. 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 converter cable. The settings...9632; no parity ■ 1 stop bit ■ no hardware flow control Refer to its console port. c All Switches: Connect the other end of the null modem cable to DB9 converter cable into the console port of the Switch. Switch 3848: Insert the RJ-45 end of the RJ-45 to one end of the...
...are now ready to manually set to match the default settings for more information. 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 converter cable. The settings...9632; no parity ■ 1 stop bit ■ no hardware flow control Refer to its console port. c All Switches: Connect the other end of the null modem cable to DB9 converter cable into the console port of the Switch. Switch 3848: Insert the RJ-45 end of the RJ-45 to one end of the...
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...to enter system information, change passwords, and then given the option to carry out advanced configuration. The screen displays a summary of Managing a Switch" on page 39. If using the gettingStarted command you can logout, disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. See "Methods...command. If you do not intend to use the command line interface via the console port to manage the Switch, you to set up your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for the Switch. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. The initial set up of...
...to enter system information, change passwords, and then given the option to carry out advanced configuration. The screen displays a summary of Managing a Switch" on page 39. If using the gettingStarted command you can logout, disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. See "Methods...command. If you do not intend to use the command line interface via the console port to manage the Switch, you to set up your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for the Switch. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. The initial set up of...
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... automatically assigned to the Console Port - Refer to the Switch. If your network does not have a DHCP server, the workstation running 3Com Network Supervisor must be given. You can begin to the console port of the Switch. You can use the 3Com Network Supervisor application provided... on the Supervisor CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch to discover the automatically allocated IP information...
... automatically assigned to the Console Port - Refer to the Switch. If your network does not have a DHCP server, the workstation running 3Com Network Supervisor must be given. You can begin to the console port of the Switch. You can use the 3Com Network Supervisor application provided... on the Supervisor CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch to discover the automatically allocated IP information...
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... To connect the cable: a Insert the RJ-45 end of the converter cable. Figure 11 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port Workstation (with RJ-45 connectors to connect your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are connecting... directly to match the default settings for the above cables in Figure 11. Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a modem. ■ An RJ-45 to the network. Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 37 ■ A suitable...
... To connect the cable: a Insert the RJ-45 end of the converter cable. Figure 11 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port Workstation (with RJ-45 connectors to connect your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which are connecting... directly to match the default settings for the above cables in Figure 11. Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a modem. ■ An RJ-45 to the network. Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 37 ■ A suitable...
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...it starts. 3 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as the Switch detects a connection to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. Viewing IP Information via the Console Port You are now ready to the network using the command line interface. 1... Connect your user name and press Return at the password prompt. A summary of the automatically allocated IP information is made the Switch begins the automatic IP configuration...
...it starts. 3 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as the Switch detects a connection to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. Viewing IP Information via the Console Port You are now ready to the network using the command line interface. 1... Connect your user name and press Return at the password prompt. A summary of the automatically allocated IP information is made the Switch begins the automatic IP configuration...
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...; 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 set up of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for you to manage the Switch, you have completed the initial set up of...
...; 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 set up of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for you to manage the Switch, you have completed the initial set up of...
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...(see Figure 15). SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Supervisor software that is provided on the CD-ROM that allow you to manage Management the Switch using a Web browser remotely over Network using SNMP Switch Setting Up Command Line Interface Management Refer to "Setting Up... 42. For example, you can set of web pages that accompanies your Switch. 40 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Web Interface Each Switch has an internal set up command line interface management using a local console port connection or over Network via web browser Refer to "Setting Up SNMP...
...(see Figure 15). SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Supervisor software that is provided on the CD-ROM that allow you to manage Management the Switch using a Web browser remotely over Network using SNMP Switch Setting Up Command Line Interface Management Refer to "Setting Up... 42. For example, you can set of web pages that accompanies your Switch. 40 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Web Interface Each Switch has an internal set up command line interface management using a local console port connection or over Network via web browser Refer to "Setting Up SNMP...
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... is now ready to continue being managed and/or configured through the CLI via the local the Console Port console port connection: 1 Ensure you have connected your workstation to the Console Port" on page 32. 2 Your Switch is displayed as your management workstation. You can communicate with IP information as described in "Setting Up...
... is now ready to continue being managed and/or configured through the CLI via the local the Console Port console port connection: 1 Ensure you have connected your workstation to the Console Port" on page 32. 2 Your Switch is displayed as your management workstation. You can communicate with IP information as described in "Setting Up...
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... unit must be connected to these sockets. WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments of the Switch, only use a modem which it is suitable for connection to the telecommunications system. only: If connecting a modem to the console port of performance or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser emissions...
... unit must be connected to these sockets. WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments of the Switch, only use a modem which it is suitable for connection to the telecommunications system. only: If connecting a modem to the console port of performance or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser emissions...
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... SNMP 43 SNMP management 40 INDEX A access levels of default users 44 automatic setup 36 3Com Network Supervisor 36 console port 36 C cable 10/100/1000 24 pin-outs 59 CD-ROM 9 command line interface management 39 console port 14 conventions notice icons, About This Guide 8 text, About This Guide 8 cross-... cable 60 pin-outs 59 ports 10/100/100 14 power socket 17 powering-up the Switch 23 problem solving 45 communication problems 49 hardware problems 47 IP addressing 47 LEDs 46 R rack mounting a Switch 21 redundant power system socket 17 S safety information English 52 French 54 German 56 SFP ...
... SNMP 43 SNMP management 40 INDEX A access levels of default users 44 automatic setup 36 3Com Network Supervisor 36 console port 36 C cable 10/100/1000 24 pin-outs 59 CD-ROM 9 command line interface management 39 console port 14 conventions notice icons, About This Guide 8 text, About This Guide 8 cross-... cable 60 pin-outs 59 ports 10/100/100 14 power socket 17 powering-up the Switch 23 problem solving 45 communication problems 49 hardware problems 47 IP addressing 47 LEDs 46 R rack mounting a Switch 21 redundant power system socket 17 S safety information English 52 French 54 German 56 SFP ...