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... Power Supply 16 Fan Tray 17 Module Slots in the Switch 4007 Chassis 17 2 SWITCH 4007 MODULES Overview 19 Switch Fabric Modules 20 9-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Fabric 20 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Fabric 20 Management Modules 21 Fast Ethernet Modules 22 20-port 100BASE-FX (MT-RJ) Fast Ethernet Layer 2 Switching Module 22 36-port 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet RJ-45 Layer 2 Switching Module 22 12-port 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet MultiLayer Switching Module 23 Gigabit Ethernet Modules 23 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module 24 9-port 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 Switching Module...
... Power Supply 16 Fan Tray 17 Module Slots in the Switch 4007 Chassis 17 2 SWITCH 4007 MODULES Overview 19 Switch Fabric Modules 20 9-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Fabric 20 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Fabric 20 Management Modules 21 Fast Ethernet Modules 22 20-port 100BASE-FX (MT-RJ) Fast Ethernet Layer 2 Switching Module 22 36-port 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet RJ-45 Layer 2 Switching Module 22 12-port 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet MultiLayer Switching Module 23 Gigabit Ethernet Modules 23 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module 24 9-port 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 Switching Module...
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...-line interface for each interface module, switch fabric module, and management module. These guides provide an overview, LED status information, and installation instructions for the Enterprise Management Engine (EME) management module. World Wide Web Site Most user guides and release notes are shipped with their individual modules or field-replaceable units, and on CD-ROM The Documentation CD-ROM contains online versions of the paper guides that help you manage your network. s Switch 4007 Command Reference Guide Information about using features of key Switch 4007 documents s Quick...
...-line interface for each interface module, switch fabric module, and management module. These guides provide an overview, LED status information, and installation instructions for the Enterprise Management Engine (EME) management module. World Wide Web Site Most user guides and release notes are shipped with their individual modules or field-replaceable units, and on CD-ROM The Documentation CD-ROM contains online versions of the paper guides that help you manage your network. s Switch 4007 Command Reference Guide Information about using features of key Switch 4007 documents s Quick...
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... without n + 1 redundancy, depending on the type and quantity of up interface module or switch fabric module space. s Packet switching at an aggregated bandwidth of installed modules. The management module uses the management bus to send commands to all installed interface modules and the switch fabric module and to -server application s Embedded Web-based management To learn more about management features, see Chapter 5, "Management Tools". Switch 4007 starter kits have one 930W AC Power Supply (Model Number: 3CB9EP9) preinstalled in the chassis...
... without n + 1 redundancy, depending on the type and quantity of up interface module or switch fabric module space. s Packet switching at an aggregated bandwidth of installed modules. The management module uses the management bus to send commands to all installed interface modules and the switch fabric module and to -server application s Embedded Web-based management To learn more about management features, see Chapter 5, "Management Tools". Switch 4007 starter kits have one 930W AC Power Supply (Model Number: 3CB9EP9) preinstalled in the chassis...
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... backplane aggregator for the Switch. The fans cool the interface modules, the switch fabric module, and the management modules. There are six slots (slot 1 through the management module. The management module is an SNMP-based network management module that work with the bottom slot being number 1. To learn more about management, switch fabric, and Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet interface modules, see Chapter 2, "Switch 4007 Modules". You manage other intelligent modules within the chassis through slot 6) for interface modules. The interface modules offer a selection of packet...
... backplane aggregator for the Switch. The fans cool the interface modules, the switch fabric module, and the management modules. There are six slots (slot 1 through the management module. The management module is an SNMP-based network management module that work with the bottom slot being number 1. To learn more about management, switch fabric, and Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet interface modules, see Chapter 2, "Switch 4007 Modules". You manage other intelligent modules within the chassis through slot 6) for interface modules. The interface modules offer a selection of packet...
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... port to have a minimum of the Switch 4007 chassis. 2 SWITCH 4007 MODULES This chapter contains the following types of modules: s Management Modules (see page 23) Interface modules pass data through the switch fabric module. The six interface modules access five 2 Gbps serial channels, which are wired to Go from interface modules. The Switch 4007 contains six slots for the chassis. Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet modules can install a second EME for the following topics: s Overview s Switch Fabric Modules s Management Modules s Fast Ethernet Modules s Gigabit Ethernet...
... port to have a minimum of the Switch 4007 chassis. 2 SWITCH 4007 MODULES This chapter contains the following types of modules: s Management Modules (see page 23) Interface modules pass data through the switch fabric module. The six interface modules access five 2 Gbps serial channels, which are wired to Go from interface modules. The Switch 4007 contains six slots for the chassis. Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet modules can install a second EME for the following topics: s Overview s Switch Fabric Modules s Management Modules s Fast Ethernet Modules s Gigabit Ethernet...
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... this module, refer to 126 groups of modules s IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol bridging for Gigabit Ethernet s Multicast packet firewall to limit broadcast storms s Port trunking support for use in slot 7. s Fast Ethernet starter kits are pre-configured with one 9-port Switching Fabric (Model Number: 3CB9FG9) in wiring closets. The Switch Fabric modules support the following key features: s 18 Gbps or 48 Gbps switching capacity s Hot-swapping of port-based virtual LANs (VLANs) s Embedded Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) management agent s Support...
... this module, refer to 126 groups of modules s IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol bridging for Gigabit Ethernet s Multicast packet firewall to limit broadcast storms s Port trunking support for use in slot 7. s Fast Ethernet starter kits are pre-configured with one 9-port Switching Fabric (Model Number: 3CB9FG9) in wiring closets. The Switch Fabric modules support the following key features: s 18 Gbps or 48 Gbps switching capacity s Hot-swapping of port-based virtual LANs (VLANs) s Embedded Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) management agent s Support...
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... configure and manage the Switch 4007 chassis and modules. port Modem Access the command interface from remote sites. Figure 8 shows the front panel. The EME backplane services generate, control, and monitor the Switch. s 3Com Transcend Network Control Services. Table 3 describes the EME access mechanisms. Table 3 EME Access Mechanisms . Figure 8 Front Panel of EME Management Module You can install a second EME to communicate with the embedded SNMP agent. Auxiliary RS-232 serial port IP Access the command 10BASE-T interface using the Ethernet port rlogin or telnet...
... configure and manage the Switch 4007 chassis and modules. port Modem Access the command interface from remote sites. Figure 8 shows the front panel. The EME backplane services generate, control, and monitor the Switch. s 3Com Transcend Network Control Services. Table 3 describes the EME access mechanisms. Table 3 EME Access Mechanisms . Figure 8 Front Panel of EME Management Module You can install a second EME to communicate with the embedded SNMP agent. Auxiliary RS-232 serial port IP Access the command 10BASE-T interface using the Ethernet port rlogin or telnet...
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... 20X chassis backplane. Switching interface modules provide network connectivity functions. 22 CHAPTER 2: SWITCH 4007 MODULES For information about this module, refer to the 20-Port 100BASE-FX (MT-RJ) Fast Ethernet Layer 2 Switching Module Quick Start Guide on the Online Manuals CD-ROM. 36-port 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet RJ-45 Layer 2 Switching Module Model Number: 3CB9LF36R The 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet RJ-45 Layer 2 Switching Module (36-port FEN RJ-45 Switching Module) has thirty-six 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports with MT-RJ...
... 20X chassis backplane. Switching interface modules provide network connectivity functions. 22 CHAPTER 2: SWITCH 4007 MODULES For information about this module, refer to the 20-Port 100BASE-FX (MT-RJ) Fast Ethernet Layer 2 Switching Module Quick Start Guide on the Online Manuals CD-ROM. 36-port 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet RJ-45 Layer 2 Switching Module Model Number: 3CB9LF36R The 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet RJ-45 Layer 2 Switching Module (36-port FEN RJ-45 Switching Module) has thirty-six 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports with MT-RJ...
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...Layer 2 Switching Module Model Number: 3CB9LG9MC The 9-port 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 Switching Module can be either 1000BASE-LX (single-mode fiber) or 1000BASE-SX (multimode fiber). 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports connect the module to the 9-Port 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 Switching Module Quick Start Guide on the Online Manuals CD-ROM. 4-port Gigabit MultiLayer Switching Module Model Number: 3CB9RG4 The 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) for the Switch 4007 provides high-port-density, line speed, Gigabit Ethernet switching and routing on backbone networks...
...Layer 2 Switching Module Model Number: 3CB9LG9MC The 9-port 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 Switching Module can be either 1000BASE-LX (single-mode fiber) or 1000BASE-SX (multimode fiber). 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports connect the module to the 9-Port 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 Switching Module Quick Start Guide on the Online Manuals CD-ROM. 4-port Gigabit MultiLayer Switching Module Model Number: 3CB9RG4 The 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) for the Switch 4007 provides high-port-density, line speed, Gigabit Ethernet switching and routing on backbone networks...
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... connect to the network using a fiber-optic duplex subscriber connector (SC). To learn more about this transceiver, refer to the 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) Quick Start Guide on the Online Manuals CD-ROM. Figure 14 Front Panel of supported conditioned launch cables, see this 3Com Web site: http://www.3Com.com/gigabit_ethernet/gbics To learn more about this transceiver, refer to 62.5-micron or 50-micron multimode fiber-optic cable. GBIC Transceivers The Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) ports...
... connect to the network using a fiber-optic duplex subscriber connector (SC). To learn more about this transceiver, refer to the 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) Quick Start Guide on the Online Manuals CD-ROM. Figure 14 Front Panel of supported conditioned launch cables, see this 3Com Web site: http://www.3Com.com/gigabit_ethernet/gbics To learn more about this transceiver, refer to 62.5-micron or 50-micron multimode fiber-optic cable. GBIC Transceivers The Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) ports...
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...SWITCH 4007 MODULES 70-km Long Haul GBIC Transceiver Model Number: 3CGBIC97 The 70-km Gigabit Ethernet GBIC Fiber-Optic Transceiver connects to the EME. For information about logging in the Switch 4007 chassis. Slot Restrictions Table 4 lists slot restrictions in to the EME, see the multiplatform Command Reference Guide. For example, to manage the module. Table 4 Slot Restrictions Module type Management modules Switch fabric module Interface modules Slot number 8 and 9 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Management Access You can access and manage your modules. The Administration Console...
...SWITCH 4007 MODULES 70-km Long Haul GBIC Transceiver Model Number: 3CGBIC97 The 70-km Gigabit Ethernet GBIC Fiber-Optic Transceiver connects to the EME. For information about logging in the Switch 4007 chassis. Slot Restrictions Table 4 lists slot restrictions in to the EME, see the multiplatform Command Reference Guide. For example, to manage the module. Table 4 Slot Restrictions Module type Management modules Switch fabric module Interface modules Slot number 8 and 9 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Management Access You can access and manage your modules. The Administration Console...
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... IP address, see Chapter 5, "Management Tools". However, you can access the Web Management applications directly in PDF format on the Online Manuals CD-ROM: s Management modules s Enterprise Management Engine Quick Start Guide s Switch 4007 Implementation Guide s Switch 4007 Command Reference Guide s Interface modules s 20-Port 100BASE-FX (MT-RJ) Fast Ethernet Layer 2 Switching Module Quick Start Guide s 36-Port 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet RJ-45 Layer 2 Switching Module Quick Start Guide Where to Go from Here 27 s 12-Port 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module Quick...
... IP address, see Chapter 5, "Management Tools". However, you can access the Web Management applications directly in PDF format on the Online Manuals CD-ROM: s Management modules s Enterprise Management Engine Quick Start Guide s Switch 4007 Implementation Guide s Switch 4007 Command Reference Guide s Interface modules s 20-Port 100BASE-FX (MT-RJ) Fast Ethernet Layer 2 Switching Module Quick Start Guide s 36-Port 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet RJ-45 Layer 2 Switching Module Quick Start Guide Where to Go from Here 27 s 12-Port 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module Quick...
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... module Status LED turns a steady yellow. Where to Go from a remote terminal or SNMP manager. To obtain information about the tasks that module. Perform initial management access Initially you access the switch through a terminal connection or remotely using a Telnet or modem connection. If one of the power supply that the Switch 4007 chassis and all interfaces may indicate this heritage. Login: The Switch 4007 software and management interfaces are listed in all modules have two EMEs Connect to a terminal or a modem To configure and monitor your Switch, connect...
... module Status LED turns a steady yellow. Where to Go from a remote terminal or SNMP manager. To obtain information about the tasks that module. Perform initial management access Initially you access the switch through a terminal connection or remotely using a Telnet or modem connection. If one of the power supply that the Switch 4007 chassis and all interfaces may indicate this heritage. Login: The Switch 4007 software and management interfaces are listed in all modules have two EMEs Connect to a terminal or a modem To configure and monitor your Switch, connect...
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... can monitor and manage the management module through the 3Com® Transcend Network Control Services. You can be attached to any network event. s Transcend® Network Control Services Support - Intelligent event monitoring provides a log of applications. s Network Alerts - Alerts can be by e-mail, audio or visual pop ups or can add and tune monitors. s Web Management Support - Switch 4007 Setup Wizard The Switch 4007 Setup Wizard, supplied on the front panel of -band download uses XMODEM software and the RS-232 serial port...
... can monitor and manage the management module through the 3Com® Transcend Network Control Services. You can be attached to any network event. s Transcend® Network Control Services Support - Intelligent event monitoring provides a log of applications. s Network Alerts - Alerts can be by e-mail, audio or visual pop ups or can add and tune monitors. s Web Management Support - Switch 4007 Setup Wizard The Switch 4007 Setup Wizard, supplied on the front panel of -band download uses XMODEM software and the RS-232 serial port...
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... modules and I/O interface modules. In either case, the installed Web Management applications may fail to run: SET CLASSPATH=C:Local Status Log Additional Resources for Solving Problems If you still encounter problems after you do not know how to change your environment variables, ask your CLASSPATH is also acceptable: SET CLASSPATH=C:\3Com;C:\java\classes; 52 CHAPTER 5: MANAGEMENT TOOLS In Windows NT, your system administrator. This setting can potentially cause problems: SET...
... modules and I/O interface modules. In either case, the installed Web Management applications may fail to run: SET CLASSPATH=C:Local Status Log Additional Resources for Solving Problems If you still encounter problems after you do not know how to change your environment variables, ask your CLASSPATH is also acceptable: SET CLASSPATH=C:\3Com;C:\java\classes; 52 CHAPTER 5: MANAGEMENT TOOLS In Windows NT, your system administrator. This setting can potentially cause problems: SET...
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... the show power budget command to two 930-watt modular load-sharing power supplies. To remove a 930-watt power supply from a Switch 4007 chassis: 1 Set the power supply's Standby/On switch (Figure 22), which is located on the fan trays. If these components fail, remove them as described here and return the components to your site so that removal of installed modules. Keep replacement power supply units and fan trays at all times to...
... the show power budget command to two 930-watt modular load-sharing power supplies. To remove a 930-watt power supply from a Switch 4007 chassis: 1 Set the power supply's Standby/On switch (Figure 22), which is located on the fan trays. If these components fail, remove them as described here and return the components to your site so that removal of installed modules. Keep replacement power supply units and fan trays at all times to...
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... for 3Com products. U.S.A. 72 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3Com FTP Site Download drivers, patches, software, and MIBs across the Internet from the 3Com public FTP site. To connect to 28,800 bps 4989 62732 188 Country Hong Kong Italy Japan Mexico P.R. U.K. To access the 3Com BBS using your FTP client: s Hostname: ftp.3com.com s Username: anonymous s Password: You do not need a user name and password with Web browser software such...
... for 3Com products. U.S.A. 72 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3Com FTP Site Download drivers, patches, software, and MIBs across the Internet from the 3Com public FTP site. To connect to 28,800 bps 4989 62732 188 Country Hong Kong Italy Japan Mexico P.R. U.K. To access the 3Com BBS using your FTP client: s Hostname: ftp.3com.com s Username: anonymous s Password: You do not need a user name and password with Web browser software such...
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... Software Files 45 installation guidelines fan tray 57 rack-mount 31, 32 site 30 Installing Web Management 46 Help Configuration 48 UNIX Help Installation 47 Windows Installation 46 intelligent power subsystem distributed power output 67 front-loading power supplies 67 power delivered 67 power modes 69 interface modules document list 27 Fast Ethernet 22 Gigabit Ethernet 23 switching 22 interfaces supported 65 inventory 43 L laser and LED warnings 34 LEDs, EME 41 location requirements 30 M maintenance procedures replacing a fan tray 57 replacing a power supply 54 routine maintenance 53 user...
... Software Files 45 installation guidelines fan tray 57 rack-mount 31, 32 site 30 Installing Web Management 46 Help Configuration 48 UNIX Help Installation 47 Windows Installation 46 intelligent power subsystem distributed power output 67 front-loading power supplies 67 power delivered 67 power modes 69 interface modules document list 27 Fast Ethernet 22 Gigabit Ethernet 23 switching 22 interfaces supported 65 inventory 43 L laser and LED warnings 34 LEDs, EME 41 location requirements 30 M maintenance procedures replacing a fan tray 57 replacing a power supply 54 routine maintenance 53 user...
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..., 3Com shall, at 3Com's Web site, http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html, as being compatible, 3Com will make reasonable efforts to provide compatibility, except where the noncompatibility is date sensitive will be provided by Customer in connection or combination with the 3Com product, including hardware, software, and firmware, accurately exchange date data with the 3Com product, with regard to Customer on -Arrival. Replacement...
..., 3Com shall, at 3Com's Web site, http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html, as being compatible, 3Com will make reasonable efforts to provide compatibility, except where the noncompatibility is date sensitive will be provided by Customer in connection or combination with the 3Com product, including hardware, software, and firmware, accurately exchange date data with the 3Com product, with regard to Customer on -Arrival. Replacement...
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... the fee-based Advance Hardware Replacement Service, which may cause harmful interference to 3Com within fifteen (15) days after shipment of the replacement, 3Com will charge Customer for the International Sale of the replacement, 3Com will charge Customer for telephone numbers. 3Com's Web and Bulletin Board Services provide 3Knowledgebase, bug tracking, documentation, release notes, and some software maintenance releases at list price. TO THE FULL...
... the fee-based Advance Hardware Replacement Service, which may cause harmful interference to 3Com within fifteen (15) days after shipment of the replacement, 3Com will charge Customer for the International Sale of the replacement, 3Com will charge Customer for telephone numbers. 3Com's Web and Bulletin Board Services provide 3Knowledgebase, bug tracking, documentation, release notes, and some software maintenance releases at list price. TO THE FULL...