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DUA1740-0AAA01 Published May 2003 Switch 3812 and Switch 3824 Getting Started Guide 3C17401 3C17400 http://www.3com.com/ Part No.
DUA1740-0AAA01 Published May 2003 Switch 3812 and Switch 3824 Getting Started Guide 3C17401 3C17400 http://www.3com.com/ Part No.
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... and Windows NT are committed to: Establishing environmental performance standards that comes from time to time without written permission from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this product is a registered trademark in the United States and other company and product... about the Documentation The documentation for the recovery, reclamation and safe disposal of -life electronic components. Regulated Materials Statement 3Com products do not contain any licensed program or documentation contained in, or delivered to make improvements or changes in the ...
... and Windows NT are committed to: Establishing environmental performance standards that comes from time to time without written permission from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this product is a registered trademark in the United States and other company and product... about the Documentation The documentation for the recovery, reclamation and safe disposal of -life electronic components. Regulated Materials Statement 3Com products do not contain any licensed program or documentation contained in, or delivered to make improvements or changes in the ...
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Rear View Detail 17 Power Socket 17 Default Settings 18 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents 20 Choosing a Suitable Site 20 Rack-mounting 21 Placing Units On Top of Each Other 23 The Power-up Sequence 23 Powering-up the Switch 23 Checking for Correct Operation of Hardware Features 14 Switch - Front View Detail 15 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX/ 1000BASE-T Ports 15 SFP Ports 16 LEDs 16 Console Port 17 Switch - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Before You Start 7 About Your CD-ROM 7 Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 10 Documentation Comments 10 Product Registration 11 1 ...
Rear View Detail 17 Power Socket 17 Default Settings 18 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents 20 Choosing a Suitable Site 20 Rack-mounting 21 Placing Units On Top of Each Other 23 The Power-up Sequence 23 Powering-up the Switch 23 Checking for Correct Operation of Hardware Features 14 Switch - Front View Detail 15 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX/ 1000BASE-T Ports 15 SFP Ports 16 LEDs 16 Console Port 17 Switch - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Before You Start 7 About Your CD-ROM 7 Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 10 Documentation Comments 10 Product Registration 11 1 ...
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... IP Configuration 31 Preparing for Management 32 Manually Configuring IP Information 33 Connecting to the Console Port 33 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 36 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 36 Connecting to the Console Port 36 Methods of Managing a Switch 39 Command Line Interface Management 39 Web Interface Management 39 SNMP Management...
... IP Configuration 31 Preparing for Management 32 Manually Configuring IP Information 33 Connecting to the Console Port 33 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 36 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 36 Connecting to the Console Port 36 Methods of Managing a Switch 39 Command Line Interface Management 39 Web Interface Management 39 SNMP Management...
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... Pin Assignments 58 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 3812 and Switch 3824 61 D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 63 World Wide Web Site 63 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 64 3Com FTP Site 64 Support from Your Network Supplier 64 Support from 3Com 65 Internet Support 65 Telephone Support 65 Returning Products for Repair 67 Contacting...
... Pin Assignments 58 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 3812 and Switch 3824 61 D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 63 World Wide Web Site 63 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 64 3Com FTP Site 64 Support from Your Network Supplier 64 Support from 3Com 65 Internet Support 65 Telephone Support 65 Returning Products for Repair 67 Contacting...
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...Switch 3824 will be used to Related Documentation on page 9 for use with Switch models: ■ 3C17401 - 3Com Switch 3812 (12-port, Managed Gigabit) ■ 3C17400 - 3Com Switch 3824 (24-port, Managed Gigabit) All procedures described in their default state. ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide ...provides all the information you need to the 3Com Switch 3812 (12-port, Managed Gigabit) and 3Com Switch 3824 (24-port, Managed ...
...Switch 3824 will be used to Related Documentation on page 9 for use with Switch models: ■ 3C17401 - 3Com Switch 3812 (12-port, Managed Gigabit) ■ 3C17400 - 3Com Switch 3824 (24-port, Managed Gigabit) All procedures described in their default state. ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide ...provides all the information you need to the 3Com Switch 3812 (12-port, Managed Gigabit) and 3Com Switch 3824 (24-port, Managed ...
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... more keys simultaneously, the key names are used throughout this example, you must enter the command exactly as it appears on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that you to potential personal injury Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Description Screen displays This typeface represents...
... more keys simultaneously, the key names are used throughout this example, you must enter the command exactly as it appears on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that you to potential personal injury Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Description Screen displays This typeface represents...
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... the following: ■ Switch Implementation Guide This guide contains information on the CD-ROM that enable you may find useful, such as: ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. This is supplied on the features supported by the Switch. ■ a summary of the web interface...
... the following: ■ Switch Implementation Guide This guide contains information on the CD-ROM that enable you may find useful, such as: ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. This is supplied on the features supported by the Switch. ■ a summary of the web interface...
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Documentation Comments Your suggestions are very important to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following : 1 Insert the CD-ROM into your PC has auto-run enabled, a splash screen will be accessed from the contents page. ... number (on the CD-ROM. If your CD-ROM drive. If the online documentation is stored in the Docs/implementation directory of the CD-ROM. 3Com recommends that you copy the Docs/reference directory as a whole to you will help make our documentation more useful to maintain the structure of the...
Documentation Comments Your suggestions are very important to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following : 1 Insert the CD-ROM into your PC has auto-run enabled, a splash screen will be accessed from the contents page. ... number (on the CD-ROM. If your CD-ROM drive. If the online documentation is stored in the Docs/implementation directory of the CD-ROM. 3Com recommends that you copy the Docs/reference directory as a whole to you will help make our documentation more useful to maintain the structure of the...
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You can only respond to comments and questions about 3Com product documentation at anytime, provides you to: process Repair Requests on-line, check the status of your requests at this e-mail address. Product Registration Product ... product enables you with important warranty information as well as activating your entitlement to additional service benefits and receive up-to-date information on the 3Com Web site: http://www.3com.com/register/ You will need your product part number (3Cxxxxx), product serial number and date and place of purchase to your...
You can only respond to comments and questions about 3Com product documentation at anytime, provides you to: process Repair Requests on-line, check the status of your requests at this e-mail address. Product Registration Product ... product enables you with important warranty information as well as activating your entitlement to additional service benefits and receive up-to-date information on the 3Com Web site: http://www.3com.com/register/ You will need your product part number (3Cxxxxx), product serial number and date and place of purchase to your...
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It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch ■ Switch - Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings Front View Detail ■ Switch - 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3812 AND SWITCH 3824 This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 3812 and Switch 3824 and how they can be used in your network.
It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch ■ Switch - Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings Front View Detail ■ Switch - 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3812 AND SWITCH 3824 This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 3812 and Switch 3824 and how they can be used in your network.
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The corresponding 10/100/1000 port is disabled when an SFP port is active it has priority over the 10/100/1000 port of the same number (9 -12 on the 12-port Switch, 21-24 on all ports ■ Auto MDI/MDI-X on 10/100/1000 ports Store and Forward Half and full duplex on the 24-port Switch). Table 3 Hardware features Feature Addresses Auto-negotiation Forwarding Modes Duplex Modes Traffic Prioritization Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/ Gigabit Ethernet Ports SFP Ports Mounting Switch ■ Up to 16000 supported ■ Up to 1000 permanent entries ■ Supported on all front panel ports ...
The corresponding 10/100/1000 port is disabled when an SFP port is active it has priority over the 10/100/1000 port of the same number (9 -12 on the 12-port Switch, 21-24 on all ports ■ Auto MDI/MDI-X on 10/100/1000 ports Store and Forward Half and full duplex on the 24-port Switch). Table 3 Hardware features Feature Addresses Auto-negotiation Forwarding Modes Duplex Modes Traffic Prioritization Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/ Gigabit Ethernet Ports SFP Ports Mounting Switch ■ Up to 16000 supported ■ Up to 1000 permanent entries ■ Supported on all front panel ports ...
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... 12 Self Test 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 Module Active Self Test LED Console Port Port Status LEDs Power LED 1 13 67 18 19 3C17400 Switch 3824 Port Status 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Link/Activity: Green = 1000M, Yellow = 10/100M, Flash = Activity 21 22 23 24 Yellow/Green Flash = Disabled...
... 12 Self Test 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 Module Active Self Test LED Console Port Port Status LEDs Power LED 1 13 67 18 19 3C17400 Switch 3824 Port Status 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Link/Activity: Green = 1000M, Yellow = 10/100M, Flash = Activity 21 22 23 24 Yellow/Green Flash = Disabled...
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The last four 10/100/1000 ports are numbered 9 -12 on the 12-port Switch, 21-24 on page 46. The corresponding 10/100/1000 port is disabled when an SFP port is auto-negotiation enabled, where the speed, duplex and flow control modes are negotiated. This offers you the flexibility of using the LEDs for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by the media type, only the flow control is 10/100 Mbps activity on the 24-port Switch). The default state for these ports is active. When an SFP port is active. Yellow flashing There is negotiated with the link partner. When ...
The last four 10/100/1000 ports are numbered 9 -12 on the 12-port Switch, 21-24 on page 46. The corresponding 10/100/1000 port is disabled when an SFP port is auto-negotiation enabled, where the speed, duplex and flow control modes are negotiated. This offers you the flexibility of using the LEDs for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated by the media type, only the flow control is 10/100 Mbps activity on the 24-port Switch). The default state for these ports is active. When an SFP port is active. Yellow flashing There is negotiated with the link partner. When ...
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The corresponding 10/100/1000 Mbps port is disabled Self Test LED Green flashing There is a test in the range 100-240 VAC. Green All tests have been passed and the Switch is present. Red The Switch has a fault with the Power Supply Unit. Console Port The console port allows you to any supply voltage in progress. Rear View Detail Figure 3 Switch - rear view Power Socket Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of-band management. Red flashing An internal fan has failed. Power LED Green The ...
The corresponding 10/100/1000 Mbps port is disabled Self Test LED Green flashing There is a test in the range 100-240 VAC. Green All tests have been passed and the Switch is present. Red The Switch has a fault with the Power Supply Unit. Console Port The console port allows you to any supply voltage in progress. Rear View Detail Figure 3 Switch - rear view Power Socket Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of-band management. Red flashing An internal fan has failed. Power LED Green The ...
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Port Security Disabled per port IP Multicast Filtering Filtering enabled Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled Spanning Tree Fast Start Enabled Traffic Prioritization All ports prioritize NBX VoIP traffic (LAN and IP). All ports set to "best effort" for the Switch: Table 5 Default Settings Feature Switch Automatic IP Configuration Enabled Port Status Enabled Port Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps ports are auto-negotiated Duplex Mode 10/100/1000 Mbps ports are retained to allow you initialize a Switch unit by selecting System > Control > Initialize in the Web interface or by entering ...
Port Security Disabled per port IP Multicast Filtering Filtering enabled Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled Spanning Tree Fast Start Enabled Traffic Prioritization All ports prioritize NBX VoIP traffic (LAN and IP). All ports set to "best effort" for the Switch: Table 5 Default Settings Feature Switch Automatic IP Configuration Enabled Port Status Enabled Port Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps ports are auto-negotiated Duplex Mode 10/100/1000 Mbps ports are retained to allow you initialize a Switch unit by selecting System > Control > Initialize in the Web interface or by entering ...
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VORSICHT: Sicherheitsinformationen. 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter contains the information you must read the safety information provided in diesem Handbuch aufgefuehrt sind. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui se trouvent dans l'Appendice A de ce guide. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch entfernen oder dem Switch hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die ...
VORSICHT: Sicherheitsinformationen. 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter contains the information you must read the safety information provided in diesem Handbuch aufgefuehrt sind. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui se trouvent dans l'Appendice A de ce guide. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch entfernen oder dem Switch hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die ...
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... from: ■ sources of electrical noise such as an aggregator for use on a desktop, either free standing or mounted in the side of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. 20 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents ■ Switch unit ■ CD-ROM ■ Getting Started Guide...
... from: ■ sources of electrical noise such as an aggregator for use on a desktop, either free standing or mounted in the side of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. 20 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents ■ Switch unit ■ CD-ROM ■ Getting Started Guide...
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To rack-mount your Switch: 1 Place the Switch the right way up on a hard flat surface, with the front facing towards you. 2 Locate a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on top of one side of the Switch, as shown in most standard 19-inch racks. Rack-mounting 21 ■ The air is as free from dust as possible. ■ The unit is installed in a clean, air conditioned environment. ■ No more than eight Switch units are placed on one another, if the units are free-standing. ■ The Switch is situated away from sources of conductive (electrical) dust, for example laser printers...
To rack-mount your Switch: 1 Place the Switch the right way up on a hard flat surface, with the front facing towards you. 2 Locate a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on top of one side of the Switch, as shown in most standard 19-inch racks. Rack-mounting 21 ■ The air is as free from dust as possible. ■ The unit is installed in a clean, air conditioned environment. ■ No more than eight Switch units are placed on one another, if the units are free-standing. ■ The Switch is situated away from sources of conductive (electrical) dust, for example laser printers...