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...for making the pulp has a reduced AOX level (adsorbable organic halogen) resulting in 3Com's standard commercial license for the Software. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. This manual is a 3Com policy to make improvements or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) ... Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of any legend provided on the part of 3Com Technologies to remove or deface any portion of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Software is delivered as "Commercial Computer Software" as defined in DFARS 252.227-7014 (June 1995) or as a "...
...for making the pulp has a reduced AOX level (adsorbable organic halogen) resulting in 3Com's standard commercial license for the Software. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. This manual is a 3Com policy to make improvements or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) ... Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of any legend provided on the part of 3Com Technologies to remove or deface any portion of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Software is delivered as "Commercial Computer Software" as defined in DFARS 252.227-7014 (June 1995) or as a "...
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Solving Stack Formation Problems 56 Solving Software Upgrade Problems 57 A SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information 60 L'information de Sécurité Importante 62 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 64 B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 67 ... 69 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4226T (3C17300) 71 Switch 4250T (3C17302) 73 Switch 4228G (3C17304) 74 D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 75 World Wide Web Site 75 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com FTP Site 76 Support from Your Network Supplier 76 Support from 3Com 77 Internet Support 77 Telephone Support 77 Returning Products for...
Solving Stack Formation Problems 56 Solving Software Upgrade Problems 57 A SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information 60 L'information de Sécurité Importante 62 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 64 B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 67 ... 69 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4226T (3C17300) 71 Switch 4250T (3C17302) 73 Switch 4228G (3C17304) 74 D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 75 World Wide Web Site 75 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com FTP Site 76 Support from Your Network Supplier 76 Support from 3Com 77 Internet Support 77 Telephone Support 77 Returning Products for...
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... display port information, enter the following syntax: system password Commands In this guide. Example: Words in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that describes important features or instructions...
... display port information, enter the following syntax: system password Commands In this guide. Example: Words in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that describes important features or instructions...
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...that enable you may find useful, such as: ■ Documentation accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power system. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. It is supplied in PDF format on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. It is supplied on the ...CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Quick Reference Guide This guide contains: ■ a list of the software features supported by your network. Related Documentation 9 Related Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following: ■...
...that enable you may find useful, such as: ■ Documentation accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power system. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. It is supplied in PDF format on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. It is supplied on the ...CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Quick Reference Guide This guide contains: ■ a list of the software features supported by your network. Related Documentation 9 Related Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following: ■...
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Front View Detail ■ Switch 4200 Series - 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 4200 Series and how it can be used in your network. Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4200 Series ■ Switch 4200 Series -
Front View Detail ■ Switch 4200 Series - 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 4200 Series and how it can be used in your network. Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4200 Series ■ Switch 4200 Series -
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... Mbps link present but disabled. Unit LEDs 1-4 Green When the Switch forms a stack with the Power Supply Unit. Green flashing The Switch is either downloading software or is a fault with other Switch 4200 Series units the LED indicates the position of the unit in the stack and that a link is enabled...
... Mbps link present but disabled. Unit LEDs 1-4 Green When the Switch forms a stack with the Power Supply Unit. Green flashing The Switch is either downloading software or is a fault with other Switch 4200 Series units the LED indicates the position of the unit in the stack and that a link is enabled...
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...; Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring IP Information ■ Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information ■ Methods of accessing the management software to manage a Switch. This is , you to access the management software that is known as managing the Switch. However, to make full use of the features offered by the Switch, and...
...; Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring IP Information ■ Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information ■ Methods of accessing the management software to manage a Switch. This is , you to access the management software that is known as managing the Switch. However, to make full use of the features offered by the Switch, and...
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...Figure 11 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port directly, or through a modem. ■ Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software. ■ A suitable cable: ■ A standard null modem cable - b Tighten the retaining screws on the cable to the male connector ...one of the cable to the console port, or ■ A standard modem cable - You can manually set up the Switch with terminal emulation software installed, such as a COM port) on the cable to prevent it from being loosened. Manually Configuring IP Information 39 Pre-requisites ■ ...
...Figure 11 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port directly, or through a modem. ■ Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software. ■ A suitable cable: ■ A standard null modem cable - b Tighten the retaining screws on the cable to the male connector ...one of the cable to the console port, or ■ A standard modem cable - You can manually set up the Switch with terminal emulation software installed, such as a COM port) on the cable to prevent it from being loosened. Manually Configuring IP Information 39 Pre-requisites ■ ...
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... logged on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed as your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for the Switch, which you have connected the cable. The settings should be set up the Switch with...
... logged on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed as your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for the Switch, which you have connected the cable. The settings should be set up the Switch with...
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... security system - At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. If you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. For help 1 Select menu option: 3 At the Select menu option prompt you do not intend to use the command line interface...physical interfaces protocol - Manually Configuring IP Information 41 Figure 12 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - The screen displays a summary of the Command Line Interface physicalInterface - See "Methods of your chosen management method...
... security system - At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. If you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. For help 1 Select menu option: 3 At the Select menu option prompt you do not intend to use the command line interface...physical interfaces protocol - Manually Configuring IP Information 41 Figure 12 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - The screen displays a summary of the Command Line Interface physicalInterface - See "Methods of your chosen management method...
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... allow static IP addresses to be configured so that accompanies your DHCP or BootP server. Using 3Com Network You can use the 3Com Network Supervisor application provided on the same subnet as Microsoft Hyperterminal. This software allows you know what IP address the Switch will be on the Supervisor CD-ROM that accompanies...
... allow static IP addresses to be configured so that accompanies your DHCP or BootP server. Using 3Com Network You can use the 3Com Network Supervisor application provided on the same subnet as Microsoft Hyperterminal. This software allows you know what IP address the Switch will be on the Supervisor CD-ROM that accompanies...
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...a standard null modem cable as a COM port) on your workstation. 2 Open your Switch to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for both cables in Figure 13. b Tighten the retaining screws on page 67. ■ A Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with... RJ-45 connectors to connect your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to prevent it from being loosened. Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 43 ■ A suitable cable: ■...
...a standard null modem cable as a COM port) on your workstation. 2 Open your Switch to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for both cables in Figure 13. b Tighten the retaining screws on page 67. ■ A Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with... RJ-45 connectors to connect your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to prevent it from being loosened. Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 43 ■ A suitable cable: ■...
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... set up your Switch, you wish to manage the Switch, you can decide how you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software.
... set up your Switch, you wish to manage the Switch, you can decide how you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software.
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Figure 17 Web interface management over the network Refer to "Setting Up Command Line Interface Management" on page 47. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Supervisor software that is provided on the CD-ROM that allow you can manage a Switch using a Web browser remotely over an IP network (see Figure 17...
Figure 17 Web interface management over the network Refer to "Setting Up Command Line Interface Management" on page 47. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Supervisor software that is provided on the CD-ROM that allow you can manage a Switch using a Web browser remotely over an IP network (see Figure 17...
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... you wish to manage in "Setting Up Overview" on page 41. 48 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT 4 To open a Telnet session via third party software you will need to enter the IP address in the format suitable for the Switch you wish to manage is displayed as shown in Figure... the Switch is the IP address of the Switch) If opening 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 described in the following Web browser and platform combinations: Table 8 Supported Web Browsers and Platforms ...
... you wish to manage in "Setting Up Overview" on page 41. 48 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT 4 To open a Telnet session via third party software you will need to enter the IP address in the format suitable for the Switch you wish to manage is displayed as shown in Figure... the Switch is the IP address of the Switch) If opening 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 described in the following Web browser and platform combinations: Table 8 Supported Web Browsers and Platforms ...
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... 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" for the users defined on the CLI, or These default users are listed in with the SNMP network management application software. Changing Default Passwords You can access and change the default passwords using either: ■ The gettingStarted command on the CLI, or ■ The security device...
... 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" for the users defined on the CLI, or These default users are listed in with the SNMP network management application software. Changing Default Passwords You can access and change the default passwords using either: ■ The gettingStarted command on the CLI, or ■ The security device...
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... Technical Support information, see Appendix D. The topics covered are: ■ Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs ■ Solving Hardware Problems ■ Solving Communication Problems ■ Solving Software Upgrade Problems If you may be included in the support section of IP addressing. There is also an explanation of the SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface...
... Technical Support information, see Appendix D. The topics covered are: ■ Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs ■ Solving Hardware Problems ■ Solving Communication Problems ■ Solving Software Upgrade Problems If you may be included in the support section of IP addressing. There is also an explanation of the SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface...
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If you have problems with your Switch. Solving Software Upgrade Problems 57 Solving Software Upgrade Problems You can upgrade the management software of the Switch by using the System > Control > Software Upgrade operation in the Web Interface, or the system control softwareUpgrade command in the Management Interface Reference Guide. For details on these options, refer to the Management Interface Reference Guide supplied in HTML format on the CD-ROM that accompanies your software upgrade, refer to the Problem Solving section in the command line interface.
If you have problems with your Switch. Solving Software Upgrade Problems 57 Solving Software Upgrade Problems You can upgrade the management software of the Switch by using the System > Control > Software Upgrade operation in the Web Interface, or the system control softwareUpgrade command in the Management Interface Reference Guide. For details on these options, refer to the Management Interface Reference Guide supplied in HTML format on the CD-ROM that accompanies your software upgrade, refer to the Problem Solving section in the command line interface.
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... Web Site To access the latest networking information on -site support. They can enhance warranty response times. D TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3Com provides easy access to online support information such as technical documentation and software, as well as support options that you access the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site. This appendix describes these services.
... Web Site To access the latest networking information on -site support. They can enhance warranty response times. D TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3Com provides easy access to online support information such as technical documentation and software, as well as support options that you access the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site. This appendix describes these services.
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...for the assessment, installation, and implementation of technical information to help you are unable to 3Com customers and partners, is updated daily with Web browser software such as Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer. When you contact your network supplier for assistance...have the following information ready: ■ Product model name, part number, and serial number ■ A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels ■ Diagnostic error messages ■ Details about the professional services available in your area for most products. This...
...for the assessment, installation, and implementation of technical information to help you are unable to 3Com customers and partners, is updated daily with Web browser software such as Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer. When you contact your network supplier for assistance...have the following information ready: ■ Product model name, part number, and serial number ■ A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels ■ Diagnostic error messages ■ Details about the professional services available in your area for most products. This...