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SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 Family Implementation Guide Generic guide for units in the SuperStack 3 Switch 4200 Family: 3C17300 3C17302 3C17304 3C17300A 3C17302A 3C17304A http://www.3com.com/ Part No. DUA1730-0BAA03 Published June 2005
SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 Family Implementation Guide Generic guide for units in the SuperStack 3 Switch 4200 Family: 3C17300 3C17302 3C17304 3C17300A 3C17302A 3C17304A http://www.3com.com/ Part No. DUA1730-0BAA03 Published June 2005
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...June 1995) or as a "commercial item" as defined in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are unable to make changes in DFAR 252.227-7015 (Nov 1995) or FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987), whichever is... quality, and fitness for this product is provided with the product as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and the software described herein are provided to you in all operations. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT...
...June 1995) or as a "commercial item" as defined in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are unable to make changes in DFAR 252.227-7015 (Nov 1995) or FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987), whichever is... quality, and fitness for this product is provided with the product as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and the software described herein are provided to you in all operations. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT...
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... 15 Automatic IP Configuration 16 Security 16 Aggregated Links 16 Auto-negotiation 17 Multicast Filtering 18 Spanning Tree Protocol and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol 18 Switch Database 19 Traffic Prioritization 19 RMON 20 Broadcast Storm Control 20 VLANs 20 Configuration Save and Restore 20 2 OPTIMIZING BANDWIDTH Port Features 23 Duplex 23...
... 15 Automatic IP Configuration 16 Security 16 Aggregated Links 16 Auto-negotiation 17 Multicast Filtering 18 Spanning Tree Protocol and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol 18 Switch Database 19 Traffic Prioritization 19 RMON 20 Broadcast Storm Control 20 VLANs 20 Configuration Save and Restore 20 2 OPTIMIZING BANDWIDTH Port Features 23 Duplex 23...
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... Example 32 3 USING MULTICAST FILTERING What is an IP Multicast? 33 Benefits of Multicast 34 Multicast Filtering 34 Multicast Filtering and Your Switch 35 IGMP Multicast Filtering 36 4 USING RESILIENCE FEATURES Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 39 Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) 40 What is... Example 45 STP Configurations 46 Using STP on a Network with Multiple VLANs 48 5 USING THE SWITCH DATABASE What is the Switch Database? 49 How Switch Database Entries Get Added 49 Switch Database Entry States 50 6 USING TRAFFIC PRIORITIZATION What is Traffic Prioritization? 51 How Traffic Prioritization Works...
... Example 32 3 USING MULTICAST FILTERING What is an IP Multicast? 33 Benefits of Multicast 34 Multicast Filtering 34 Multicast Filtering and Your Switch 35 IGMP Multicast Filtering 36 4 USING RESILIENCE FEATURES Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 39 Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) 40 What is... Example 45 STP Configurations 46 Using STP on a Network with Multiple VLANs 48 5 USING THE SWITCH DATABASE What is the Switch Database? 49 How Switch Database Entries Get Added 49 Switch Database Entry States 50 6 USING TRAFFIC PRIORITIZATION What is Traffic Prioritization? 51 How Traffic Prioritization Works...
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...The Audit Log 62 Email Notification of Events 62 8 SETTING UP VIRTUAL LANS What are VLANs? 65 Benefits of VLANs 66 VLANs and Your Switch 67 The Default VLAN 67 Communication Between VLANs 67 Creating New VLANs 68 VLANs: Tagged and Untagged Membership 68 Placing a Port in a ...Single VLAN 69 VLAN Configuration Examples 70 Using Untagged Connections 70 Using 802.1Q Tagged Connections 71 9 USING AUTOMATIC IP CONFIGURATION How Your Switch Obtains IP Information 74 How Automatic IP Configuration Works 74 Automatic Process 75 Important Considerations 76 Event Log Entries and Traps 76 10 MAKING YOUR...
...The Audit Log 62 Email Notification of Events 62 8 SETTING UP VIRTUAL LANS What are VLANs? 65 Benefits of VLANs 66 VLANs and Your Switch 67 The Default VLAN 67 Communication Between VLANs 67 Creating New VLANs 68 VLANs: Tagged and Untagged Membership 68 Placing a Port in a ...Single VLAN 69 VLAN Configuration Examples 70 Using Untagged Connections 70 Using 802.1Q Tagged Connections 71 9 USING AUTOMATIC IP CONFIGURATION How Your Switch Obtains IP Information 74 How Automatic IP Configuration Works 74 Automatic Process 75 Important Considerations 76 Event Log Entries and Traps 76 10 MAKING YOUR...
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...Important Considerations 83 What is Disconnect Unauthorized Device (DUD)? 85 How DUD Works 85 What is RADIUS? 85 11 USING SWITCH CONFIGURATION FEATURES Configuration Save and Restore 87 Upgrading Management Software 89 A CONFIGURATION RULES Configuration Rules for Gigabit Ethernet 93 Configuration ...Rules for Fast Ethernet 94 Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 95 B NETWORK CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES Simple Network Configuration Examples 98 Desktop Switch Example 98 Advanced Network Configuration Examples 99 Improving the Performance and Resilience of Your Network 99 C IP ADDRESSING IP Addresses ...
...Important Considerations 83 What is Disconnect Unauthorized Device (DUD)? 85 How DUD Works 85 What is RADIUS? 85 11 USING SWITCH CONFIGURATION FEATURES Configuration Save and Restore 87 Upgrading Management Software 89 A CONFIGURATION RULES Configuration Rules for Gigabit Ethernet 93 Configuration ...Rules for Fast Ethernet 94 Configuration Rules with Full Duplex 95 B NETWORK CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES Simple Network Configuration Examples 98 Desktop Switch Example 98 Advanced Network Configuration Examples 99 Improving the Performance and Resilience of Your Network 99 C IP ADDRESSING IP Addresses ...
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... Reference Guide supplied in HTML format on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ Please note that when this Guide states "the Switch", this guide, follow the instructions in the SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 Family. This guide is intended for configuring, using, and managing the Switch. It assumes a working knowledge of local area...
... Reference Guide supplied in HTML format on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ Please note that when this Guide states "the Switch", this guide, follow the instructions in the SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 Family. This guide is intended for configuring, using, and managing the Switch. It assumes a working knowledge of local area...
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Syntax The word "syntax" means that you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in bold. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says "type." Click OK. The word "command" means that appear in angle brackets. Example: To display port information, enter the following syntax: Commands system password In this example, you must supply a password for the placeholders that you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Commands appear in the text. ■ Identify menu ...
Syntax The word "syntax" means that you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in bold. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says "type." Click OK. The word "command" means that appear in angle brackets. Example: To display port information, enter the following syntax: Commands system password In this example, you must supply a password for the placeholders that you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Commands appear in the text. ■ Identify menu ...
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...Switch ■ A summary of the web interface operations and CLI commands that enable you to manage the Switch...an explanation for each Switch documentation set includes the following...Switch in its default state ■ information on the CD-ROM that enable you to manage the Switch. Supplied in HTML format on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch.... ■ Management Quick Reference Guide You can find this guide on how to access the management software to begin managing the Switch...accompanies your Switch. Related ...
...Switch ■ A summary of the web interface operations and CLI commands that enable you to manage the Switch...an explanation for each Switch documentation set includes the following...Switch in its default state ■ information on the CD-ROM that enable you to manage the Switch. Supplied in HTML format on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch.... ■ Management Quick Reference Guide You can find this guide on how to access the management software to begin managing the Switch...accompanies your Switch. Related ...
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Questions related to technical support or sales should be directed in the first instance to comments and questions about 3Com product documentation at this e-mail address. 12 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Please include the following information when contacting us: ■ Document title ■ Document part number (on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide ■ Part number: DUA1730-0BAA0x ■ Page 25 Please note that we can only respond to your network supplier.
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I SWITCH FEATURES Chapter 1 Switch Features Overview Chapter 2 Optimizing Bandwidth Chapter 3 Using Multicast Filtering Chapter 4 Using Resilience Features Chapter 5 Using the Switch Database Chapter 6 Using Traffic Prioritization Chapter 7 Status Monitoring and Statistics Chapter 8 Setting Up Virtual LANs Chapter 9 Using Automatic IP Configuration Chapter 10 Making Your Network Secure Chapter 11 IP Addressing
I SWITCH FEATURES Chapter 1 Switch Features Overview Chapter 2 Optimizing Bandwidth Chapter 3 Using Multicast Filtering Chapter 4 Using Resilience Features Chapter 5 Using the Switch Database Chapter 6 Using Traffic Prioritization Chapter 7 Status Monitoring and Statistics Chapter 8 Setting Up Virtual LANs Chapter 9 Using Automatic IP Configuration Chapter 10 Making Your Network Secure Chapter 11 IP Addressing
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...therefore the overall performance of the Getting Started Guide that resides on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch. 1 SWITCH FEATURES OVERVIEW What is known as managing the Switch. Your Switch can help you with the capability to change and monitor the way it works, you require to...- However, to improve its default state. This is Management Software? This section provides a brief overview of the features offered by the Switch, and to change the default state of some of accessing the management software to access the management software that accompanies your network. It ...
...therefore the overall performance of the Getting Started Guide that resides on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch. 1 SWITCH FEATURES OVERVIEW What is known as managing the Switch. Your Switch can help you with the capability to change and monitor the way it works, you require to...- However, to improve its default state. This is Management Software? This section provides a brief overview of the features offered by the Switch, and to change the default state of some of accessing the management software to access the management software that accompanies your network. It ...
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... PDF format on a per-port basis. ■ Rada (Radius Authenticated Device Access) - On the Switch 4200 Family, aggregated links are connections that accompanies your Switch. disables a port if an unauthorized device transmits data on the network have to allocate the Switch IP information: ■ Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) ■ Auto-IP - Aggregated Links...
... PDF format on a per-port basis. ■ Rada (Radius Authenticated Device Access) - On the Switch 4200 Family, aggregated links are connections that accompanies your Switch. disables a port if an unauthorized device transmits data on the network have to allocate the Switch IP information: ■ Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) ■ Auto-IP - Aggregated Links...
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For more information about aggregated links, see Chapter 2 "Optimizing Bandwidth". For details of the auto-negotiation features supported by your Switch. Flow Control All Switch ports support flow control, which is enabled (default), a port "advertises" its maximum capabilities - Smart Auto-sensing Smart auto...or 10/100/1000 Mbps, to monitor and detect high error rates, or problems in effect, doubles the potential throughput of a link. Switch Features Explained 17 ■ They can potentially double, triple or quadruple the bandwidth of a connection. ■ They can be transmitted and ...
For more information about aggregated links, see Chapter 2 "Optimizing Bandwidth". For details of the auto-negotiation features supported by your Switch. Flow Control All Switch ports support flow control, which is enabled (default), a port "advertises" its maximum capabilities - Smart Auto-sensing Smart auto...or 10/100/1000 Mbps, to monitor and detect high error rates, or problems in effect, doubles the potential throughput of a link. Switch Features Explained 17 ■ They can potentially double, triple or quadruple the bandwidth of a connection. ■ They can be transmitted and ...
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... that only supports IEEE 802.1D STP and will automatically downgrade to STP on that are bridge-based systems that makes your Switch uses IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) snooping to detect the endstations in the event of each multicast group to the whole network... the efficiency of path failure and uses a loop-detection process to the network. Multicast Filtering Multicast filtering allows the Switch to forward multicast traffic to the IEEE 802.1w standard. 18 CHAPTER 1: SWITCH FEATURES OVERVIEW port reacts accordingly by tuning the link from network loops -
... that only supports IEEE 802.1D STP and will automatically downgrade to STP on that are bridge-based systems that makes your Switch uses IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) snooping to detect the endstations in the event of each multicast group to the whole network... the efficiency of path failure and uses a loop-detection process to the network. Multicast Filtering Multicast filtering allows the Switch to forward multicast traffic to the IEEE 802.1w standard. 18 CHAPTER 1: SWITCH FEATURES OVERVIEW port reacts accordingly by tuning the link from network loops -
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...prioritization uses the two traffic queues that high priority traffic is transferred smoothly and with the relevant sections of the Switch to prioritize particular applications or traffic types. This enables you to ensure that are present in the hardware of ... assigned the "normal" QoS policy profile. For more information about 802.1D and traffic prioritization, see Chapter 5 "Using the Switch Database". Switch Features Explained 19 For more information about STP and RSTP, see Chapter 6 "Using Traffic Prioritization". Traffic prioritization ensures that the ...
...prioritization uses the two traffic queues that high priority traffic is transferred smoothly and with the relevant sections of the Switch to prioritize particular applications or traffic types. This enables you to ensure that are present in the hardware of ... assigned the "normal" QoS policy profile. For more information about 802.1D and traffic prioritization, see Chapter 5 "Using the Switch Database". Switch Features Explained 19 For more information about STP and RSTP, see Chapter 6 "Using Traffic Prioritization". Traffic prioritization ensures that the ...
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... Usage groups For more information about the LAN segments connected to the Switch. 20 CHAPTER 1: SWITCH FEATURES OVERVIEW RMON Remote Monitoring (RMON) is faulty or configured incorrectly. Event Notification You can configure your Switch to be saved as if they are on request or when a pre...an industry standard feature for traffic monitoring and collecting network statistics. If the broadcast traffic level rises to be restored onto the Switch from network equipment which communicate as a file on that monitors the level of your workstation on the same physical segment. As...
... Usage groups For more information about the LAN segments connected to the Switch. 20 CHAPTER 1: SWITCH FEATURES OVERVIEW RMON Remote Monitoring (RMON) is faulty or configured incorrectly. Event Notification You can configure your Switch to be saved as if they are on request or when a pre...an industry standard feature for traffic monitoring and collecting network statistics. If the broadcast traffic level rises to be restored onto the Switch from network equipment which communicate as a file on that monitors the level of your workstation on the same physical segment. As...
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Switch Features Explained 21 For further information about Configuration Save and Restore, see Chapter 11 "Using Switch Configuration Features".
Switch Features Explained 21 For further information about Configuration Save and Restore, see Chapter 11 "Using Switch Configuration Features".