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...Online Documentation 9 Product Registration 10 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 About the Switch 4400 12 Summary of Hardware Features 12 Summary of Each Other 25 Stacking Units 25 The Power-up Sequence 26 Powering-up the Switch 4400 26 Rear View Detail 17 Power Socket 18 Redundant Power System ...Socket 18 Console Port 18 Expansion Module Slots 18 Default Settings 19 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents 22 Choosing a Suitable Site 22 Rack-...
...Online Documentation 9 Product Registration 10 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 About the Switch 4400 12 Summary of Hardware Features 12 Summary of Each Other 25 Stacking Units 25 The Power-up Sequence 26 Powering-up the Switch 4400 26 Rear View Detail 17 Power Socket 18 Redundant Power System ...Socket 18 Console Port 18 Expansion Module Slots 18 Default Settings 19 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents 22 Choosing a Suitable Site 22 Rack-...
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... Power System 27 Choosing the Correct Cables 27 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 30 IP Configuration 30 Preparing for Management 32 Initial Switch Setup 32 Manual Setup 33 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 33 Connecting to the Console Port 35 Automatic Setup 38 Using... 3Com Network Supervisor 38 Connecting to the Console Port 38 Methods of Managing a Switch 41 Command Line Interface Management 41 Web Interface Management 42 SNMP Management 42 Setting Up Command Line Interface ...
... Power System 27 Choosing the Correct Cables 27 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 30 IP Configuration 30 Preparing for Management 32 Initial Switch Setup 32 Manual Setup 33 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 33 Connecting to the Console Port 35 Automatic Setup 38 Using... 3Com Network Supervisor 38 Connecting to the Console Port 38 Methods of Managing a Switch 41 Command Line Interface Management 41 Web Interface Management 42 SNMP Management 42 Setting Up Command Line Interface ...
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A SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information 54 L'information de Sécurité Importante 55 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 57 B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 59 PC-AT Serial Cable 59 Modem Cable 60 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 60 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4400 (24-port) 63 Switch 4400 (48-port) 65 D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 67 World Wide Web Site 67 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 67 3Com FTP Site 68 Support from Your Network Supplier 68 Support from 3Com 68 Returning Products for Repair 70 INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES
A SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information 54 L'information de Sécurité Importante 55 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 57 B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 59 PC-AT Serial Cable 59 Modem Cable 60 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 60 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4400 (24-port) 63 Switch 4400 (48-port) 65 D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 67 World Wide Web Site 67 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 67 3Com FTP Site 68 Support from Your Network Supplier 68 Support from 3Com 68 Returning Products for Repair 70 INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES
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...guide is intended for installing and setting up network equipment; If the information in the release notes that are responsible for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4400 in its default state. consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide...■ 3C17203 and 3C17206 - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports ■ 3C17204 - 48 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports All procedures described in this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ ...
...guide is intended for installing and setting up network equipment; If the information in the release notes that are responsible for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4400 in its default state. consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide...■ 3C17203 and 3C17206 - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports ■ 3C17204 - 48 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports All procedures described in this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ ...
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... Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. If your PC has auto-run enabled, a splash screen will be used to optimize your network. Accessing Online The CD-ROM supplied with your Switch contains the following : ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide ...Related Documentation 9 Related Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following online Documentation documentation: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide (PDF format) ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide (HTML format). 1 To access the ...
... Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. If your PC has auto-run enabled, a splash screen will be used to optimize your network. Accessing Online The CD-ROM supplied with your Switch contains the following : ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide ...Related Documentation 9 Related Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following online Documentation documentation: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide (PDF format) ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide (HTML format). 1 To access the ...
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... e-mail comments about this document to us. You can register your SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 on the 3Com Web site: http://support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl Your suggestions are very important to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document title...Docs/reference directory on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: Part Number DUA 1720-3AAA0x SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 Getting Started Guide Page 21 The documentation is accessed using the contents.htm file. ■ The PDF Implementation Guide ...
... e-mail comments about this document to us. You can register your SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 on the 3Com Web site: http://support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl Your suggestions are very important to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document title...Docs/reference directory on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: Part Number DUA 1720-3AAA0x SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 Getting Started Guide Page 21 The documentation is accessed using the contents.htm file. ■ The PDF Implementation Guide ...
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Front View Detail ■ Switch 4400 - Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 4400 and how it can be used in your network. It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4400 ■ Switch 4400 -
Front View Detail ■ Switch 4400 - Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 4400 and how it can be used in your network. It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4400 ■ Switch 4400 -
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... Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports Ports RPS Support Connects to SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071B) Mounting 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 About the Switch 4400 The Switch 4400 is a stackable 10/100 Mbps device and provides high-performance work groups with a backbone...
... Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports Ports RPS Support Connects to SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071B) Mounting 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 About the Switch 4400 The Switch 4400 is a stackable 10/100 Mbps device and provides high-performance work groups with a backbone...
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...) supported *Webcache support and Quality of Service (QoS) are supported by the Switch 4400. About the Switch 4400 13 Summary of Software Features Table 4 summarizes the software features that are not available on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE unless the product has been upgraded to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD-ROM that accompanies the...
...) supported *Webcache support and Quality of Service (QoS) are supported by the Switch 4400. About the Switch 4400 13 Summary of Software Features Table 4 summarizes the software features that are not available on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE unless the product has been upgraded to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD-ROM that accompanies the...
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front view 2 The appearance of the overlays in Figure 1 and Figure 2 differ but the functionality is identical for both Switches. Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Switch 4400 - front view 1 Figure 2 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE -
front view 2 The appearance of the overlays in Figure 1 and Figure 2 differ but the functionality is identical for both Switches. Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Switch 4400 - front view 1 Figure 2 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE -
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...Alternatively, you can be used as Auto MDIX (cross-over Category 5 twisted pair cable. Front View Detail 15 Figure 3 Switch 4400 (48-port) - Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to color. For information on... using the LEDs for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs" on the front of the Switch, and how to read their status according to these ports to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. front view... set these sockets. The maximum segment length is 100 m (328 ft) over ). Switch 4400 -
...Alternatively, you can be used as Auto MDIX (cross-over Category 5 twisted pair cable. Front View Detail 15 Figure 3 Switch 4400 (48-port) - Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to color. For information on... using the LEDs for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs" on the front of the Switch, and how to read their status according to these ports to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. front view... set these sockets. The maximum segment length is 100 m (328 ft) over ). Switch 4400 -
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... stand-alone and not part of the unit in the stack and that a link is on. Unit LEDs 1-8 Green When the Switch forms a stack with other Switch 4400 units, the LED indicates the position of a stack, LED 1 is present. Green flashing A high speed (100 Mbps) link is ...are being transmitted/received on the port. The Link Status has been determined, but the port is disabled. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Table 5 LED behavior LED Color Port Status LEDs Indicates Packet Green Yellow Full duplex packets are being transmitted/received on the port. Off ...
... stand-alone and not part of the unit in the stack and that a link is on. Unit LEDs 1-8 Green When the Switch forms a stack with other Switch 4400 units, the LED indicates the position of a stack, LED 1 is present. Green flashing A high speed (100 Mbps) link is ...are being transmitted/received on the port. The Link Status has been determined, but the port is disabled. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Table 5 LED behavior LED Color Port Status LEDs Indicates Packet Green Yellow Full duplex packets are being transmitted/received on the port. Off ...
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... On Self Test. Green flashing The Switch is either downloading software or is a fault with other Switch 4400 units, but cannot be managed as part of the unit that stack until all units have been upgraded to software version 2.0 or later. Off The Switch is not receiving power or there is...View Detail 17 LED Color Indicates Green rotating When a software upgrade is in the following sequence - 1,2,4,6,8,7,5,3 (24-port) 1,2,3,4,8,7,6,5 (48-port) Green flashing The Switch physically forms a stack with the Power Supply Unit. Switch 4400 - Rear Figure 4 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE -
... On Self Test. Green flashing The Switch is either downloading software or is a fault with other Switch 4400 units, but cannot be managed as part of the unit that stack until all units have been upgraded to software version 2.0 or later. Off The Switch is not receiving power or there is...View Detail 17 LED Color Indicates Green rotating When a software upgrade is in the following sequence - 1,2,4,6,8,7,5,3 (24-port) 1,2,3,4,8,7,6,5 (48-port) Green flashing The Switch physically forms a stack with the Power Supply Unit. Switch 4400 - Rear Figure 4 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE -
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... can use this socket System Socket to connect a Switch 4400 to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of-band management. Contact your Switch. rear view 2 The appearance of connection and add...Switch to support various forms of the Switches shown in the range 90-260 VAC. Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you to a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). Expansion Module Slots You can use these slots to your supplier for both Switches. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Figure 5 Switch 4400 / 4400...
... can use this socket System Socket to connect a Switch 4400 to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of-band management. Contact your Switch. rear view 2 The appearance of connection and add...Switch to support various forms of the Switches shown in the range 90-260 VAC. Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you to a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). Expansion Module Slots You can use these slots to your supplier for both Switches. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Figure 5 Switch 4400 / 4400...
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Default Settings 19 Default Settings Table 6 shows the default settings for the Switch 4400: Table 6 Default Settings Feature Switch 4400 Automatic IP Configuration Enabled Port Status Enabled Port Speed 10/100 Mbps ports are auto-negotiated Duplex Mode All fixed ...■ Auto-negotiated in the Command Line Interface, the following settings are not available on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE unless the product has been upgraded to the 4400 enhanced feature set to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Router Webcache support and Quality of...
Default Settings 19 Default Settings Table 6 shows the default settings for the Switch 4400: Table 6 Default Settings Feature Switch 4400 Automatic IP Configuration Enabled Port Status Enabled Port Speed 10/100 Mbps ports are auto-negotiated Duplex Mode All fixed ...■ Auto-negotiated in the Command Line Interface, the following settings are not available on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE unless the product has been upgraded to the 4400 enhanced feature set to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Router Webcache support and Quality of...
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...224; la sécurité qui se trouvent dans l'Appendice A de ce guide. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch 4400 entfernen oder dem Switch 4400 hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen, die in Appendix A (Anhang A) in Appendix A of Each ...guide. VORSICHT: Sicherheitsinformationen. 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter contains the information you must read the safety information provided in diesem Handbuch aufgefuehrt sind. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 4400 or carrying out any maintenance procedures, ...
...224; la sécurité qui se trouvent dans l'Appendice A de ce guide. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch 4400 entfernen oder dem Switch 4400 hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen, die in Appendix A (Anhang A) in Appendix A of Each ...guide. VORSICHT: Sicherheitsinformationen. 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter contains the information you must read the safety information provided in diesem Handbuch aufgefuehrt sind. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 4400 or carrying out any maintenance procedures, ...
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...standard 19-inch equipment rack. CAUTION: Ensure that you provide a minimum of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. If the Switch is not restricted around the Switch does not exceed 40 °C (104 °F). A rack-mounting kit containing two... mounting brackets is suited for other Hubs and Switches. 22 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents ■ Switch unit ■ CD-ROM ■ Getting Started Guide (this guide) ■ Management Quick Reference Guide ■...
...standard 19-inch equipment rack. CAUTION: Ensure that you provide a minimum of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. If the Switch is not restricted around the Switch does not exceed 40 °C (104 °F). A rack-mounting kit containing two... mounting brackets is suited for other Hubs and Switches. 22 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents ■ Switch unit ■ CD-ROM ■ Getting Started Guide (this guide) ■ Management Quick Reference Guide ■...
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... they have been fitted. Remove all cables from the Switch before continuing. Rack-mounting 23 ■ The air is as free from dust as shown in Figure 6. Rack-mounting The Switch 4400 is separate to that generate high levels of AC noise, for example laser printers. ■ The AC supply used by units... that used by the Switch is 1U high and will fit in most standard 19-inch racks.
... they have been fitted. Remove all cables from the Switch before continuing. Rack-mounting 23 ■ The air is as free from dust as shown in Figure 6. Rack-mounting The Switch 4400 is separate to that generate high levels of AC noise, for example laser printers. ■ The AC supply used by units... that used by the Switch is 1U high and will fit in most standard 19-inch racks.
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...reporting purposes. The unit information label shows the following: ■ The 3Com product name of the Switch ■ The 3Com 3C number of the Switch ■ The unique MAC address (Ethernet address) of the Switch ■ The serial number of the Switch You may need this information for the other side of the... Switch. 5 Insert the Switch into the 19-inch rack and secure with...
...reporting purposes. The unit information label shows the following: ■ The 3Com product name of the Switch ■ The 3Com 3C number of the Switch ■ The unique MAC address (Ethernet address) of the Switch ■ The serial number of the Switch You may need this information for the other side of the... Switch. 5 Insert the Switch into the 19-inch rack and secure with...