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... Placing Units On Top of Hardware Features 12 Switch 4200 Series - Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 14 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports 14 GBIC Ports 14 LEDs 15 Switch 4200 Series -
... Placing Units On Top of Hardware Features 12 Switch 4200 Series - Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 14 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports 14 GBIC Ports 14 LEDs 15 Switch 4200 Series -
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... a Redundant Power System 25 Choosing the Correct Cables 25 Choosing the correct Fiber cables 26 GBIC Operation 27 Approved GBIC Transceivers 27 Inserting a GBIC Transceiver 27 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 32 IP Configuration 33 Preparing for 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...
... a Redundant Power System 25 Choosing the Correct Cables 25 Choosing the correct Fiber cables 26 GBIC Operation 27 Approved GBIC Transceivers 27 Inserting a GBIC Transceiver 27 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 32 IP Configuration 33 Preparing for 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...
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..., 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 Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML...
..., 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 Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML...
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...2 queues per port Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports Ports Gigabit Ethernet Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-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 ...on all ports ■ Auto MDI/MDI-X Forwarding Modes Store and Forward Duplex Modes Half and full duplex on all ports except GBIC ports which consists of Hardware Features Table 3 summarizes the hardware features that are supported by the Switch 4200 Series. Smart auto-...
...2 queues per port Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports Ports Gigabit Ethernet Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000BASE-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 ...on all ports ■ Auto MDI/MDI-X Forwarding Modes Store and Forward Duplex Modes Half and full duplex on all ports except GBIC ports which consists of Hardware Features Table 3 summarizes the hardware features that are supported by the Switch 4200 Series. Smart auto-...
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... 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 LED 1 13 2 14 3 15 4 16 5 17... 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) - About the Switch 4200 Series 13 Switch 4200 Series -
... 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 LED 1 13 2 14 3 15 4 16 5 17... 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) - About the Switch 4200 Series 13 Switch 4200 Series -
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...duplex or 100BASE-TX full duplex. The maximum UTP cable length is enabled, these ports to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. GBIC Ports This section applies to the appropriate speed. This offers you can manually set these ports can be used as Auto MDIX (cross...5 twisted pair cable and fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX), long-wave (LX) and long-haul (LH70) GBIC transceivers in effect, doubles the potential throughput of using GBIC transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to these sockets. While auto-negotiation is...
...duplex or 100BASE-TX full duplex. The maximum UTP cable length is enabled, these ports to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. GBIC Ports This section applies to the appropriate speed. This offers you can manually set these ports can be used as Auto MDIX (cross...5 twisted pair cable and fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX), long-wave (LX) and long-haul (LH70) GBIC transceivers in effect, doubles the potential throughput of using GBIC transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to these sockets. While auto-negotiation is...
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... for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by the media type, only the flow control is disabled. It is enabled. Port Status LEDs GBIC ports Green A 1000 Mbps link is present and the port is not possible to determine the duplex mode from the LEDs. The default state... modes are being transmitted/received on the port. Alternatively, auto-negotiation can be disabled and the flow control setting can be manually configured. 1000BaseT GBIC's These ports will auto-negotiate to color. Yellow A 10 Mbps link is present and the port is present. alternating Off No link is ...
... for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by the media type, only the flow control is disabled. It is enabled. Port Status LEDs GBIC ports Green A 1000 Mbps link is present and the port is not possible to determine the duplex mode from the LEDs. The default state... modes are being transmitted/received on the port. Alternatively, auto-negotiation can be disabled and the flow control setting can be manually configured. 1000BaseT GBIC's These ports will auto-negotiate to color. Yellow A 10 Mbps link is present and the port is present. alternating Off No link is ...
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... 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. If you to connect to "best effort" for the Switch 4200 Series...
... 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. If you to connect to "best effort" for the Switch 4200 Series...
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... 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. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité. It covers the following topics: ■ Package Contents ■ Choosing a Suitable Site ■ Rack-mounting...
... 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. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité. It covers the following topics: ■ Package Contents ■ Choosing a Suitable Site ■ Rack-mounting...
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...port. Table 7 Cables required to connect the Switch 4200 Series to other end to install the Switch using a Category 5E or Category 6 cable, 3Com recommends that you want to make a connection to an MDI port, you wish to connect a 1000BASE-SX MT-RJ port to use multimode or... configured as MDI (straight-through cable. Many ports on fiber cable specifications, refer to multimode fiber cables only. ■ The 1000BASE-LX and LH70 GBIC ports use a standard straight-through ). 26 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH port, you do not, the cables Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) may damage the ...
...port. Table 7 Cables required to connect the Switch 4200 Series to other end to install the Switch using a Category 5E or Category 6 cable, 3Com recommends that you want to make a connection to an MDI port, you wish to connect a 1000BASE-SX MT-RJ port to use multimode or... configured as MDI (straight-through cable. Many ports on fiber cable specifications, refer to multimode fiber cables only. ■ The 1000BASE-LX and LH70 GBIC ports use a standard straight-through ). 26 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH port, you do not, the cables Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) may damage the ...
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... describes how to insert a GBIC transceiver into any GBIC port without having to power down the Switch. Approved GBIC Transceivers The 3Com approved GBIC transceivers are: ■ 1000BASE-SX GBIC (3CGBIC91) ■ 1000BASE-LX GBIC (3CGBIC92) ■ 1000BASE-T GBIC (3CGBIC93) ■ 1000BASE-LH70 GBIC (3CGBIC97) These are hot-insertable and hot-swappable. GBIC Operation 27 GBIC Operation The following characteristics: ■...
... describes how to insert a GBIC transceiver into any GBIC port without having to power down the Switch. Approved GBIC Transceivers The 3Com approved GBIC transceivers are: ■ 1000BASE-SX GBIC (3CGBIC91) ■ 1000BASE-LX GBIC (3CGBIC92) ■ 1000BASE-T GBIC (3CGBIC93) ■ 1000BASE-LH70 GBIC (3CGBIC97) These are hot-insertable and hot-swappable. GBIC Operation 27 GBIC Operation The following characteristics: ■...
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.... If the transceiver does not click when you wish to multimode fiber using a conditioned launch cable. ■ Fiber SC connector ■ Type 4 GBIC with internal EEPROM fitted. See "Solving Hardware Problems" on the Switch: a Orient the transceiver so that the fiber-optic duplex subscriber connector (SC) ... it, remove it, turn it over, and reinsert it will not be properly inserted only one of the port. If the GBIC transceiver is invalid it will not operate within the Switch. Do not use non-3Com GBICs. CAUTION: GBIC transceivers are keyed and can be recognised by the Switch.
.... If the transceiver does not click when you wish to multimode fiber using a conditioned launch cable. ■ Fiber SC connector ■ Type 4 GBIC with internal EEPROM fitted. See "Solving Hardware Problems" on the Switch: a Orient the transceiver so that the fiber-optic duplex subscriber connector (SC) ... it, remove it, turn it over, and reinsert it will not be properly inserted only one of the port. If the GBIC transceiver is invalid it will not operate within the Switch. Do not use non-3Com GBICs. CAUTION: GBIC transceivers are keyed and can be recognised by the Switch.
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Attach a male duplex SC connector on the network cable into the duplex SC connector on the transceiver. 4 Connect the other end of the Switch to ensure that it is operating correctly. Refer to "LEDs" on the front of the cable to the network using a duplex SC connector. Figure 7 Inserting a GBIC Transceiver GBIC Operation 29 erstack 3 Switch 4228G GBIC Ports GBIC Transceiver 3 The transceiver connects to a device fitted with an appropriate Gigabit Ethernet connection. 5 Check the LEDs on page 15 for more information.
Attach a male duplex SC connector on the network cable into the duplex SC connector on the transceiver. 4 Connect the other end of the Switch to ensure that it is operating correctly. Refer to "LEDs" on the front of the cable to the network using a duplex SC connector. Figure 7 Inserting a GBIC Transceiver GBIC Operation 29 erstack 3 Switch 4228G GBIC Ports GBIC Transceiver 3 The transceiver connects to a device fitted with an appropriate Gigabit Ethernet connection. 5 Check the LEDs on page 15 for more information.
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... address. Solving Communication Problems If you experience communication problems with a 3Com approved GBIC. To correct this problem, completely remove the GBIC and replace it . An example IP address is invalid The Switch has identified that the GBIC does not meet the minimum requirements for example a Switch or Hub... ensure that the default gateway IP address within the Switch is received, return the unit. To do this problem, completely remove the GBIC and then reinsert it with the Switch, ensure that: ■ The Switch IP address has been configured as described in your network ...
... address. Solving Communication Problems If you experience communication problems with a 3Com approved GBIC. To correct this problem, completely remove the GBIC and replace it . An example IP address is invalid The Switch has identified that the GBIC does not meet the minimum requirements for example a Switch or Hub... ensure that the default gateway IP address within the Switch is received, return the unit. To do this problem, completely remove the GBIC and then reinsert it with the Switch, ensure that: ■ The Switch IP address has been configured as described in your network ...
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INDEX Numbers 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 14 3C number 22 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com URL 75 A access levels of default users 50 automatic setup 42 3Com Network Supervisor 42 console port 42 B browsers choosing 48 C cable choosing the correct 25 fiber 26 maximum length 14 pin-outs...8 cross-over configuration 25 D default settings 18 users 50 E Ethernet address of the Switch 22 INDEX 81 F factory defaults 18 G GBIC ports 14 transceivers 27 GBIC ports 14 H hardware features 12 I installing the Switch 19 prerequisites 20 IP addressing registered 56 IP configuration 33 L LEDs 15 logging in ...
INDEX Numbers 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 14 3C number 22 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com URL 75 A access levels of default users 50 automatic setup 42 3Com Network Supervisor 42 console port 42 B browsers choosing 48 C cable choosing the correct 25 fiber 26 maximum length 14 pin-outs...8 cross-over configuration 25 D default settings 18 users 50 E Ethernet address of the Switch 22 INDEX 81 F factory defaults 18 G GBIC ports 14 transceivers 27 GBIC ports 14 H hardware features 12 I installing the Switch 19 prerequisites 20 IP addressing registered 56 IP configuration 33 L LEDs 15 logging in ...
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... cable 68 null modem cable 67 RJ45 68 RJ45 1000BASE-T 69 serial cable 67 pin-outs 67 ports 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 14 console 17 GBIC ports 14 power socket 17 powering-up 48 World Wide Web (WWW) 75, 76 See SNMP SNMP 49 SNMP management 46 setting up 49 socket... mounting 21 RPS socket 17 serial number 22 size 71 stacking 23 unit information label 22 weight 71 system specifications 71 T technical support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com URL 75 network suppliers 76 product repair 79 troubleshooting 53 U unit information label 22 URL 75 W Web browsers choosing 48 web interface choosing...
... cable 68 null modem cable 67 RJ45 68 RJ45 1000BASE-T 69 serial cable 67 pin-outs 67 ports 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 14 console 17 GBIC ports 14 power socket 17 powering-up 48 World Wide Web (WWW) 75, 76 See SNMP SNMP 49 SNMP management 46 setting up 49 socket... mounting 21 RPS socket 17 serial number 22 size 71 stacking 23 unit information label 22 weight 71 system specifications 71 T technical support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 76 3Com URL 75 network suppliers 76 product repair 79 troubleshooting 53 U unit information label 22 URL 75 W Web browsers choosing 48 web interface choosing...