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SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 Series Getting Started Guide 3C17300 3C17302 3C17304 http://www.3com.com/ Part No. DUA1730-0AAA02 Published October 2002
SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 Series Getting Started Guide 3C17300 3C17302 3C17304 http://www.3com.com/ Part No. DUA1730-0AAA02 Published October 2002
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... to you are a United States government agency, then this User Guide. All other company and product names may not be environmentally friendly in other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are associated. Environmental Statement It is fully biodegradable and recyclable. All rights reserved. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of...
... to you are a United States government agency, then this User Guide. All other company and product names may not be environmentally friendly in other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are associated. Environmental Statement It is fully biodegradable and recyclable. All rights reserved. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of...
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... 14 LEDs 15 Switch 4200 Series - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 10 Product Registration 10 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES About the Switch 4200 Series 12 Summary of Each Other 23 Stacking Units 23 The Power-up Sequence 24 Powering-up the...
... 14 LEDs 15 Switch 4200 Series - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 10 Product Registration 10 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES About the Switch 4200 Series 12 Summary of Each Other 23 Stacking Units 23 The Power-up Sequence 24 Powering-up the...
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...and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ This guide is intended for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 in its default state. consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of ...apply to all Switch 4200 Series models: ■ Switch 4226T (3C17300) - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, 2 10/100/1000BASE-T ports ■ Switch 4250T (3C17302) - 48 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, 2 10/100/1000BASE-T ports ■ Switch 4228G (3C17304) - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, 2 10/100/1000BASE-T ports...
...and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ This guide is intended for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 in its default state. consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of ...apply to all Switch 4200 Series models: ■ Switch 4226T (3C17300) - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, 2 10/100/1000BASE-T ports ■ Switch 4250T (3C17302) - 48 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, 2 10/100/1000BASE-T ports ■ Switch 4228G (3C17304) - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, 2 10/100/1000BASE-T ports...
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... the Advanced Redundant Power system. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. Related Documentation 9 Related Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide This guide contains information on the... Switch. ■ a summary of the web interface and command line interface commands for the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide This guide provides detailed information about the current software release, including new features, modifications...
... the Advanced Redundant Power system. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. Related Documentation 9 Related Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide This guide contains information on the... Switch. ■ a summary of the web interface and command line interface commands for the Switch. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide This guide provides detailed information about the current software release, including new features, modifications...
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...Guide is stored in the Docs/reference directory on the CD-ROM. Please e-mail comments about this document to us. If the online documentation is stored in the Docs/implementation directory of the files. 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Accessing...can register your SuperStack 3 Switch 4200 on the 3Com Web site: http://3com.com/register Documentation Comments Your suggestions are very important to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following online Documentation documentation: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide (PDF format) ■ SuperStack 3 Switch ...
...Guide is stored in the Docs/reference directory on the CD-ROM. Please e-mail comments about this document to us. If the online documentation is stored in the Docs/implementation directory of the files. 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Accessing...can register your SuperStack 3 Switch 4200 on the 3Com Web site: http://3com.com/register Documentation Comments Your suggestions are very important to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following online Documentation documentation: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide (PDF format) ■ SuperStack 3 Switch ...
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Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings 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. Front View Detail ■ Switch 4200 Series - It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4200 Series ■ Switch 4200 Series -
Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings 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. Front View Detail ■ Switch 4200 Series - 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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...operation all ports are supported Smart Auto-sensing Supported on all 10/100 ports. You can also add the Switch 4200 Series to SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071, 3C16071A or 3C16071B) Mounting 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting Traffic Prioritization Supported (...100/1000BASE-T ports GBIC Auto-negotiating GBIC ports (Switch 4228G only) RPS Support Connects to any SuperStack® system as your network grows. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES About the Switch 4200 Series The Switch 4200 Series are stackable 10/100...
...operation all ports are supported Smart Auto-sensing Supported on all 10/100 ports. You can also add the Switch 4200 Series to SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071, 3C16071A or 3C16071B) Mounting 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting Traffic Prioritization Supported (...100/1000BASE-T ports GBIC Auto-negotiating GBIC ports (Switch 4228G only) RPS Support Connects to any SuperStack® system as your network grows. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES About the Switch 4200 Series The Switch 4200 Series are stackable 10/100...
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...22 11 23 12 24 Power/ Self Test 1 25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit 27 27 28 3C17304 Superstack 3 Switch 4228G 28 Alert LED 10/100/1000BASE-T ports GBIC ports front view 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX RJ-45 Ports Unit LEDs Power...9 33 10 34 11 35 12 36 13 37 14 38 15 39 16 40 17 41 18 42 19 43 3C17302 Superstack 3 Switch 4250T 20 44 21 45 22 46 23 47 24 48 Power/ Self Test 1 Up Down 2 3 ...25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit Alert LED 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 3C17300 Superstack 3 Switch 4226T Figure 2 Switch 4250T (3C17302) - About the Switch 4200 Series 13 Switch 4200 Series -
...22 11 23 12 24 Power/ Self Test 1 25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit 27 27 28 3C17304 Superstack 3 Switch 4228G 28 Alert LED 10/100/1000BASE-T ports GBIC ports front view 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX RJ-45 Ports Unit LEDs Power...9 33 10 34 11 35 12 36 13 37 14 38 15 39 16 40 17 41 18 42 19 43 3C17302 Superstack 3 Switch 4250T 20 44 21 45 22 46 23 47 24 48 Power/ Self Test 1 Up Down 2 3 ...25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit Alert LED 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 3C17300 Superstack 3 Switch 4226T Figure 2 Switch 4250T (3C17302) - About the Switch 4200 Series 13 Switch 4200 Series -
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... UTP cable length is enabled, these ports can manually set these sockets. The 10/100/1000BASE-T ports will auto-negotiate to the SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G only. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. They cannot be connected to these data sockets. 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch...
... UTP cable length is enabled, these ports can manually set these sockets. The 10/100/1000BASE-T ports will auto-negotiate to the SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G only. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. They cannot be connected to these data sockets. 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch...
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... on the port. Although it is not possible to disable auto-negotiation it is negotiated with the Switch. For more detailed information, refer to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on page 54. Port Status LEDs 10/100/1000BASE-T ports Green A 1000 Mbps link is present and the port is...
... on the port. Although it is not possible to disable auto-negotiation it is negotiated with the Switch. For more detailed information, refer to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on page 54. Port Status LEDs 10/100/1000BASE-T ports Green A 1000 Mbps link is present and the port is...
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16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES LED Color Indicates Green flashing Packets are being transmitted/received on the port. Yellow flashing Packets are being transmitted/received on the ...
16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES LED Color Indicates Green flashing Packets are being transmitted/received on the port. Yellow flashing Packets are being transmitted/received on the ...
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... a Switch 4200 to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of-band management. Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you to a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS).
... a Switch 4200 to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of-band management. Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you to a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS).
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If you to connect to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Router 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES Default Settings Table 5 shows the default settings for all ports RMON Alarm Enabled Smart Auto-Sensing Enabled LACP (10/100/1000BASE-T ports ...
If you to connect to and manage the Switch: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ Default Router 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES Default Settings Table 5 shows the default settings for all ports RMON Alarm Enabled Smart Auto-Sensing Enabled LACP (10/100/1000BASE-T ports ...
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...32 9 33 10 34 11 35 12 36 13 37 14 38 15 39 16 40 17 41 18 42 19 43 3C17302 Superstack 3 Switch 4250T 20 44 21 45 22 46 23 47 24 48 Power/ Self Test 1 Up Down 2 3 Alert ...20 9 21 10 22 11 23 12 24 Power/ Self Test 1 25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit 27 27 28 3C17304 Superstack 3 Switch 4228G 28 1 13 2 14 3 15 4 16 5 17 6 18 7 19 8 20 9 21 10 22 11 23 12 24 ...rubber pads supplied. If you are mixing a variety of SuperStack® 3 Switch and Hub units, the smaller units must be positioned at the top. 3Com recommends that when you add a new unit to a stack...
...32 9 33 10 34 11 35 12 36 13 37 14 38 15 39 16 40 17 41 18 42 19 43 3C17302 Superstack 3 Switch 4250T 20 44 21 45 22 46 23 47 24 48 Power/ Self Test 1 Up Down 2 3 Alert ...20 9 21 10 22 11 23 12 24 Power/ Self Test 1 25 / Up 26 / Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit 27 27 28 3C17304 Superstack 3 Switch 4228G 28 1 13 2 14 3 15 4 16 5 17 6 18 7 19 8 20 9 21 10 22 11 23 12 24 ...rubber pads supplied. If you are mixing a variety of SuperStack® 3 Switch and Hub units, the smaller units must be positioned at the top. 3Com recommends that when you add a new unit to a stack...
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... only method of a problem, see "Solving Problems Indicated by connecting or disconnecting the power cord. CAUTION: The Switch can connect a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (3C16071, 3C16071A or 3C16071B) to the Switch. The Auto-MDIX feature only operates when auto-negotiation is powered-up... and operating normally. If a Unit LED is off, initialization is not complete. 3Com recommends that is disabled, all Switches in MDI or MDIX mode. If auto-negotiation is they have a cross-over capability. Connecting a ...
... only method of a problem, see "Solving Problems Indicated by connecting or disconnecting the power cord. CAUTION: The Switch can connect a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (3C16071, 3C16071A or 3C16071B) to the Switch. The Auto-MDIX feature only operates when auto-negotiation is powered-up... and operating normally. If a Unit LED is off, initialization is not complete. 3Com recommends that is disabled, all Switches in MDI or MDIX mode. If auto-negotiation is they have a cross-over capability. Connecting a ...
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...segment length for this type of cable is disabled Cross-over cable. For detailed information on fiber cable specifications, refer to the SuperStack 3 Implementation Guide that accompanies your network supplier for example, SC or ST please contact your Switch. 26 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE...- If you want to install the Switch using a Category 5E or Category 6 cable, 3Com recommends that you briefly connect the cable to a grounded port before connecting network equipment. See Table 7. 3Com recommends that you use a standard straight-through cable. You can be connected to an MDI...
...segment length for this type of cable is disabled Cross-over cable. For detailed information on fiber cable specifications, refer to the SuperStack 3 Implementation Guide that accompanies your network supplier for example, SC or ST please contact your Switch. 26 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE...- If you want to install the Switch using a Category 5E or Category 6 cable, 3Com recommends that you briefly connect the cable to a grounded port before connecting network equipment. See Table 7. 3Com recommends that you use a standard straight-through cable. You can be connected to an MDI...
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Approved GBIC Transceivers The 3Com approved GBIC transceivers are: ■ 1000BASE-SX GBIC (3CGBIC91) ■ 1000BASE-LX GBIC ...GBIC port. GBIC transceivers are correct at the time of approved GBIC transceivers for the Switch on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this transceiver to connect the Switch directly to Category 5 twisted-pair ...multimode fiber-optic cable. ■ 1000BASE-T GBIC transceiver Use this URL into your internet browser: http://www.3com.com The URL is case sensitive. Inserting a GBIC Transceiver To be recognised as valid, the GBIC transceiver...
Approved GBIC Transceivers The 3Com approved GBIC transceivers are: ■ 1000BASE-SX GBIC (3CGBIC91) ■ 1000BASE-LX GBIC ...GBIC port. GBIC transceivers are correct at the time of approved GBIC transceivers for the Switch on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this transceiver to connect the Switch directly to Category 5 twisted-pair ...multimode fiber-optic cable. ■ 1000BASE-T GBIC transceiver Use this URL into your internet browser: http://www.3com.com The URL is case sensitive. Inserting a GBIC Transceiver To be recognised as valid, the GBIC transceiver...
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...IP configuration operates, please refer to the Implementation Guide on the CD-ROM that accompanies your network uses DHCP or BootP to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD-ROM that is needed. You should use the automatic IP configuration method, you ...refer to allocate IP information, or ■ flexibility is supplied with an appropriate IP address, instead of Managing a Switch" on the 3Com Web site. When using automatic IP configuration it will automatically reconfigure itself with the IP address allocated by that you know what IP address...
...IP configuration operates, please refer to the Implementation Guide on the CD-ROM that accompanies your network uses DHCP or BootP to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD-ROM that is needed. You should use the automatic IP configuration method, you ...refer to allocate IP information, or ■ flexibility is supplied with an appropriate IP address, instead of Managing a Switch" on the 3Com Web site. When using automatic IP configuration it will automatically reconfigure itself with the IP address allocated by that you know what IP address...
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... than a remote one via a modem). See "Methods of the information entered. Administer security system - Figure 10 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - Administer physical interfaces protocol - or ■ enter the gettingStarted command. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. 38 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP...
... than a remote one via a modem). See "Methods of the information entered. Administer security system - Figure 10 Example top-level command line interface menu Menu options 3Com Superstack 3 Switch 4200 bridge - Administer physical interfaces protocol - or ■ enter the gettingStarted command. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. 38 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP...