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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 SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 Series Getting Started Guide 3C17300 3C17302 3C17304 http://www.3com.com/ Part No.
Getting Started Guide
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...translation, transformation, or adaptation) without warranty, term, or condition of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for a particular purpose. 3Com may make improvements or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this documentation and the software described herein are... data and computer software are all operations. The production process for the Software. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are commercial in 3Com's standard commercial license for making the pulp has a reduced AOX level (adsorbable organic halogen) resulting ...
...translation, transformation, or adaptation) without warranty, term, or condition of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for a particular purpose. 3Com may make improvements or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this documentation and the software described herein are... data and computer software are all operations. The production process for the Software. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are commercial in 3Com's standard commercial license for making the pulp has a reduced AOX level (adsorbable organic halogen) resulting ...
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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 Switch 4200 Series 24 Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 14 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports 14 GBIC Ports 14 LEDs 15 Switch 4200 Series - Rear View Detail 17 Power Socket 17 Redundant Power System Socket 17 Console Port 17 Default Settings 18 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package ...
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 Switch 4200 Series 24 Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 14 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports 14 GBIC Ports 14 LEDs 15 Switch 4200 Series - Rear View Detail 17 Power Socket 17 Redundant Power System Socket 17 Console Port 17 Default Settings 18 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package ...
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... 34 Manually Configuring IP Information 35 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 35 Connecting to the Console Port 38 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 42 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 42 Connecting to the Console Port 42 Methods of Managing a Switch 45 Command Line Interface Management 45 Web Interface Management 46 SNMP Management...
... 34 Manually Configuring IP Information 35 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 35 Connecting to the Console Port 38 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 42 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 42 Connecting to the Console Port 42 Methods of Managing a Switch 45 Command Line Interface Management 45 Web Interface Management 46 SNMP Management...
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... 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 Repair 79
... 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 Repair 79
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...) - 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 2 GBIC ports All procedures described in this guide, follow the instructions in the release notes... user guides and release notes are responsible for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www...
...) - 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 2 GBIC ports All procedures described in this guide, follow the instructions in the release notes... user guides and release notes are responsible for use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4200 in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www...
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Syntax The word "syntax" means that you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . Example: Words in italics Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are used throughout this guide. Click OK. Example: To display port information, enter the following syntax: system password Commands In this guide, you to potential personal injury Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Description Screen displays This typeface represents information as shown and then press Return or Enter. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Example: To change your ...
Syntax The word "syntax" means that you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . Example: Words in italics Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are used throughout this guide. Click OK. Example: To display port information, enter the following syntax: system password Commands In this guide, you to potential personal injury Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Description Screen displays This typeface represents information as shown and then press Return or Enter. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Example: To change your ...
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... web interface and command line interface that enable you may find useful, such as: ■ Documentation accompanying 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...
... web interface and command line interface that enable you may find useful, such as: ■ Documentation accompanying 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...
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...be displayed automatically. 2 Select the Documentation section from the CD-ROM to us. Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following online Documentation documentation: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide (PDF format) ■ SuperStack 3...Guide (HTML format) 1 To access the documentation insert the CD-ROM into your SuperStack 3 Switch 4200 on the 3Com Web site: http://3com.com/register Documentation Comments Your suggestions are very important to a suitable directory. ■ The HTML Reference Guide is ...
...be displayed automatically. 2 Select the Documentation section from the CD-ROM to us. Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following online Documentation documentation: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide (PDF format) ■ SuperStack 3...Guide (HTML format) 1 To access the documentation insert the CD-ROM into your SuperStack 3 Switch 4200 on the 3Com Web site: http://3com.com/register Documentation Comments Your suggestions are very important to a suitable directory. ■ The HTML Reference Guide is ...
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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. 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
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. 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
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Table 3 Hardware features Feature Switch 4200 Series Addresses ■ Up to 8000 supported ■ Up to 64 permanent entries Auto-negotiation ■ Supported on all ports ■ Auto MDI/MDI-X Forwarding Modes Store and Forward Duplex Modes Half and full duplex 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 Full duplex on 1000BASE-T ports and full duplex on GBIC ports Flow Control In full duplex operation all ports are ...
Table 3 Hardware features Feature Switch 4200 Series Addresses ■ Up to 8000 supported ■ Up to 64 permanent entries Auto-negotiation ■ Supported on all ports ■ Auto MDI/MDI-X Forwarding Modes Store and Forward Duplex Modes Half and full duplex 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 Full duplex on 1000BASE-T ports and full duplex on GBIC ports Flow Control In full duplex operation all ports are ...
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... 3 15 4 16 5 17 6 18 7 19 8 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 Alert LED 10/100/1000BASE-T ports GBIC ports front view 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX RJ-45 Ports Unit LEDs Power / Self Test... 45 22 46 23 47 24 48 Power/ Self Test 1 Up Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit 49 50 Alert LED 10/100/1000BASE-T ports Figure 3 Switch 4228G (3C17304) -
... 3 15 4 16 5 17 6 18 7 19 8 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 Alert LED 10/100/1000BASE-T ports GBIC ports front view 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX RJ-45 Ports Unit LEDs Power / Self Test... 45 22 46 23 47 24 48 Power/ Self Test 1 Up Down 2 3 Alert 4 Unit 49 50 Alert LED 10/100/1000BASE-T ports Figure 3 Switch 4228G (3C17304) -
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14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. Alternatively, you the flexibility of a link. These ports require either straight-through or cross-over ). Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to 10BASE-T half duplex, 10BASE-T full duplex, 100BASE-TX half duplex or 100BASE-TX full duplex. The maximum segment length is enabled, these ports can automatically detect whether they need to the SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G only. This offers you can be ...
14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4200 SERIES WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. Alternatively, you the flexibility of a link. These ports require either straight-through or cross-over ). Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to 10BASE-T half duplex, 10BASE-T full duplex, 100BASE-TX half duplex or 100BASE-TX full duplex. The maximum segment length is enabled, these ports can automatically detect whether they need to the SuperStack 3 Switch 4228G only. This offers you can be ...
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Alternatively, auto-negotiation can be disabled and the flow control setting can be manually configured. 1000BaseT GBIC's These ports will auto-negotiate to determine the duplex mode from the LEDs. Table 4 LED behavior LED Color Indicates Port Status LEDs 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports Green A 100 Mbps link is present and the port is enabled. (continued) Yellow flashing Packets are being transmitted/received on the CD-ROM that is supplied with the link partner. Port Status LEDs 10/100/1000BASE-T ports Green A 1000 Mbps link is present and the port is enabled. It is auto-...
Alternatively, auto-negotiation can be disabled and the flow control setting can be manually configured. 1000BaseT GBIC's These ports will auto-negotiate to determine the duplex mode from the LEDs. Table 4 LED behavior LED Color Indicates Port Status LEDs 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports Green A 100 Mbps link is present and the port is enabled. (continued) Yellow flashing Packets are being transmitted/received on the CD-ROM that is supplied with the link partner. Port Status LEDs 10/100/1000BASE-T ports Green A 1000 Mbps link is present and the port is enabled. It is auto-...
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Unit LEDs 1-4 Green When the Switch forms a stack with the Power Supply Unit. Power/Self Test LED Green The Switch is present. alternating Off No link is not complete. Off The Switch initialization process is present. Off The Switch is not receiving power or there is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self Test). 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 port. Green flashing...
Unit LEDs 1-4 Green When the Switch forms a stack with the Power Supply Unit. Power/Self Test LED Green The Switch is present. alternating Off No link is not complete. Off The Switch initialization process is present. Off The Switch is not receiving power or there is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self Test). 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 port. Green flashing...
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rear view - Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you to a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). Console Port The console port allows you can use this socket System Socket to connect a Switch 4200 to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of-band management. Rear View Detail Supply Data Warning Label Console (max) 19200,8,1,N Power Socket Redundant Power System Socket Console Port Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. See "Connecting a Redundant ...
rear view - Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you to a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS). Console Port The console port allows you can use this socket System Socket to connect a Switch 4200 to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of-band management. Rear View Detail Supply Data Warning Label Console (max) 19200,8,1,N Power Socket Redundant Power System Socket Console Port Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. See "Connecting a Redundant ...
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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 and GBIC ports only) Enabled Quality of Service (QoS) All ports prioritize NBX VoIP IP. All ports set to "best effort" for the Switch 4200 Series: Table 5 Default Settings Feature Switch 4200 Series Automatic IP Configuration Enabled Port Status Enabled Port Speed All ports are auto-negotiated Duplex Mode All ports are retained to allow you to connect to the untagged ...
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 and GBIC ports only) Enabled Quality of Service (QoS) All ports prioritize NBX VoIP IP. All ports set to "best effort" for the Switch 4200 Series: Table 5 Default Settings Feature Switch 4200 Series Automatic IP Configuration Enabled Port Status Enabled Port Speed All ports are auto-negotiated Duplex Mode All ports are retained to allow you to connect to the untagged ...
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Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 4200 Series or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you need to install and set up Sequence ■ GBIC Operation WARNING: Safety Information. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch 4200 ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui se trouvent dans l'Appendice A de ce guide. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité. 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter contains the information you must read the safety information provided in ...
Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 4200 Series or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you need to install and set up Sequence ■ GBIC Operation WARNING: Safety Information. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch 4200 ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui se trouvent dans l'Appendice A de ce guide. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité. 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter contains the information you must read the safety information provided in ...
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If the Switch is installed in the side of the Switch. 3Com recommends that you provide a minimum of the Switch. ■ Air-flow is not restricted around the Switch or through the vents in a 19-inch rack ...
If the Switch is installed in the side of the Switch. 3Com recommends that you provide a minimum of the Switch. ■ Air-flow is not restricted around the Switch or through the vents in a 19-inch rack ...