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... Packing and Shipping the Switch 4500 40 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Methods of Managing a Switch 42 Command Line Interface Management 42 Command Line Interface Management using SSH 43 Web Interface Management 43 SNMP Management 43 Setting Up Overview 44 IP Configuration 45 Preparing for Management 46 Manually Configuring IP Information 47 Connecting to the Console Port 47 Connecting to a Front Panel Port...
... Packing and Shipping the Switch 4500 40 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Methods of Managing a Switch 42 Command Line Interface Management 42 Command Line Interface Management using SSH 43 Web Interface Management 43 SNMP Management 43 Setting Up Overview 44 IP Configuration 45 Preparing for Management 46 Manually Configuring IP Information 47 Connecting to the Console Port 47 Connecting to a Front Panel Port...
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... 53 Using 3Com Network Director 54 Connecting to the Console Port 54 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 56 User Interface Overview 56 CLI Management via the Console Port 56 CLI Management over the Network 56 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management using SSH 57 Setting Up Web Interface Management 58 Pre-requisites 58 Web Management Over the...
... 53 Using 3Com Network Director 54 Connecting to the Console Port 54 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 56 User Interface Overview 56 CLI Management via the Console Port 56 CLI Management over the Network 56 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management using SSH 57 Setting Up Web Interface Management 58 Pre-requisites 58 Web Management Over the...
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...-X SFP ports The Switch 4500 Family provides workgroup connectivity at 10- Table 3 summarizes what each Switch consists of the Switch, refer to a backbone, or for server connections. With stacking, you can add additional Switch 4500s as your network grows while preserving ease of management. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 4500 FAMILY About the Switch 4500 The Switch 4500 Family are mixed media devices. and 100-Mbps, and...
...-X SFP ports The Switch 4500 Family provides workgroup connectivity at 10- Table 3 summarizes what each Switch consists of the Switch, refer to a backbone, or for server connections. With stacking, you can add additional Switch 4500s as your network grows while preserving ease of management. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 4500 FAMILY About the Switch 4500 The Switch 4500 Family are mixed media devices. and 100-Mbps, and...
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... Feature Switch 4500 Addresses Up to -48v DC supply (3CR17571-91 and 3CR17572-91 only) Mounting 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting Switch 4500 - If fiber SFP transceivers are supported by the Switch 4500. Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 4500 26-Port - RPS Supplemental PoE Power Connects to ... Duplex, Yellow = Half Duplex Console Port Unit LED 3CR17561-91 SuperStack 3 Switch 4500 26-Port 25 26 27/25 28/26 10/100BASE-TX 10/100BASE-TX Ports 1000BASE-X 10/100/1000BASE-T 1000BASE-X Combo Port Pair 10/100/1000BASE-T Combo Port Pair Power LED Flow Control In full...
... Feature Switch 4500 Addresses Up to -48v DC supply (3CR17571-91 and 3CR17572-91 only) Mounting 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting Switch 4500 - If fiber SFP transceivers are supported by the Switch 4500. Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 4500 26-Port - RPS Supplemental PoE Power Connects to ... Duplex, Yellow = Half Duplex Console Port Unit LED 3CR17561-91 SuperStack 3 Switch 4500 26-Port 25 26 27/25 28/26 10/100BASE-TX 10/100BASE-TX Ports 1000BASE-X 10/100/1000BASE-T 1000BASE-X Combo Port Pair 10/100/1000BASE-T Combo Port Pair Power LED Flow Control In full...
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... connected to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 4500 FAMILY Figure 2 Switch 4500 50-Port - front view Speed:Green = 100Mbps, Yellow = 10Mbps Duplex:Green = Full Duplex, Yellow = Half Duplex Port Status LEDs 10/100BASE-TX Ports Console Port Unit LED PWR LED 3CR17562-91 SuperStack 3 Switch 4500...
... connected to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 4500 FAMILY Figure 2 Switch 4500 50-Port - front view Speed:Green = 100Mbps, Yellow = 10Mbps Duplex:Green = Full Duplex, Yellow = Half Duplex Port Status LEDs 10/100BASE-TX Ports Console Port Unit LED PWR LED 3CR17562-91 SuperStack 3 Switch 4500...
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...can be used for these ports to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups. Switch 4500 - Port 26 with Port 52. Alternatively,... copper Ethernet cabling. Gigabit Ports The Switch 4500 26 Port has two 1000BASE-X SFP ports and two 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, which auto-negotiation is...management. As the console port on the Switch is 100 m (328 ft) over ). Front View Detail 17 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch 4500 has 24 or 48 auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports configured as two pairs of the SFP ports, 3Com recommends these switches...
...can be used for these ports to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups. Switch 4500 - Port 26 with Port 52. Alternatively,... copper Ethernet cabling. Gigabit Ports The Switch 4500 26 Port has two 1000BASE-X SFP ports and two 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, which auto-negotiation is...management. As the console port on the Switch is 100 m (328 ft) over ). Front View Detail 17 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch 4500 has 24 or 48 auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports configured as two pairs of the SFP ports, 3Com recommends these switches...
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...PoE error, no RPS supply connected. 10BASE-T/100-TX Port LEDs Speed Green A high speed (100 Mbps) link is unable to supply power due to the port. Yellow Half duplex packets are being over budget. Yellow AC failed or not connected. Yellow Half duplex, blinking off... failed POST. Switch 4500 - Yellow A low speed (10 Mbps) link is being transmitted/received on the port. Yellow flashing The port has failed post. Front View Detail 19 LED Color Indicates RPS LED (3CR17571-91 and 3CR17572-91 only) Green AC and RPS supply connected. Off There is...
...PoE error, no RPS supply connected. 10BASE-T/100-TX Port LEDs Speed Green A high speed (100 Mbps) link is unable to supply power due to the port. Yellow Half duplex packets are being over budget. Yellow AC failed or not connected. Yellow Half duplex, blinking off... failed POST. Switch 4500 - Yellow A low speed (10 Mbps) link is being transmitted/received on the port. Yellow flashing The port has failed post. Front View Detail 19 LED Color Indicates RPS LED (3CR17571-91 and 3CR17572-91 only) Green AC and RPS supply connected. Off There is...
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... ■ Choosing a Suitable Site ■ Rack-mounting ■ Connecting a Redundant Power Supply to install and set up Sequence ■ SFP Operation WARNING: Safety Information. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 4500 or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you need to your Switch 4500 PWR ■ Placing Units On Top of this guide...
... ■ Choosing a Suitable Site ■ Rack-mounting ■ Connecting a Redundant Power Supply to install and set up Sequence ■ SFP Operation WARNING: Safety Information. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 4500 or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you need to your Switch 4500 PWR ■ Placing Units On Top of this guide...
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...provide a minimum of 25mm (1in.) clearance. ■ Air temperature around the Switch or through the vents in the side of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. Alternatively, the Switch can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. When deciding where ...■ power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures ■ The Switch is accessible and cables can be connected easily. ■ Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the Switch. ■ Air flow is not restricted around the Switch does not exceed 40 °C (104 °F). If the...
...provide a minimum of 25mm (1in.) clearance. ■ Air temperature around the Switch or through the vents in the side of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. Alternatively, the Switch can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. When deciding where ...■ power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures ■ The Switch is accessible and cables can be connected easily. ■ Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the Switch. ■ Air flow is not restricted around the Switch does not exceed 40 °C (104 °F). If the...
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...must use the screws supplied with a suitable screwdriver. Ensure that ventilation holes are not obstructed. 6 Connect network cabling. Figure 7 Fitting a front bracket for the other side of the Switch. 5 Insert the Switch into the 19-inch rack and secure with the front facing towards you. 2 Locate a mounting..., with suitable screws (not provided). Damage caused to the unit by using incorrect screws invalidates your Switch 4500: 1 Place the Switch the right way up on one side of the front of the Switch if they have been fitted. To rack-mount your warranty. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for...
...must use the screws supplied with a suitable screwdriver. Ensure that ventilation holes are not obstructed. 6 Connect network cabling. Figure 7 Fitting a front bracket for the other side of the Switch. 5 Insert the Switch into the 19-inch rack and secure with the front facing towards you. 2 Locate a mounting..., with suitable screws (not provided). Damage caused to the unit by using incorrect screws invalidates your Switch 4500: 1 Place the Switch the right way up on one side of the front of the Switch if they have been fitted. To rack-mount your warranty. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for...
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...Connect network cabling. Figure 8 Fitting a rear rail bracket for rack-mounting 4 Insert the Switch into the 19-inch rack and secure with a suitable screwdriver. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other rear securing bracket. Rack-mounting 27 Rack Mounting the To rack mount the back of your Switch 4500 (PWR only): Back of your Switch 4500... (PWR only) 1 Locate a rear rail bracket over the mounting holes on the rack depth. The bracket has two mounting positions depending on one side of the rear of the Switch, as shown in Figure...
...Connect network cabling. Figure 8 Fitting a rear rail bracket for rack-mounting 4 Insert the Switch into the 19-inch rack and secure with a suitable screwdriver. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other rear securing bracket. Rack-mounting 27 Rack Mounting the To rack mount the back of your Switch 4500 (PWR only): Back of your Switch 4500... (PWR only) 1 Locate a rear rail bracket over the mounting holes on the rack depth. The bracket has two mounting positions depending on one side of the rear of the Switch, as shown in Figure...
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... the RPS flyer and the safety and installation instructions supplied with your Switch 4500 PWR The Switch 4500 PWR 26 and 50 port have this information if you contact 3Com Technical Support. This can only be isolated from earth (ground) and...Connecting a Redundant Power Supply to a reliable electrical earth, or by properly trained and qualified personnel. WARNING: These instructions must be powered by an RPS which support -48V DC RPS inputs, that specification. WARNING: The installation of IEEE-Std 802.3af. WARNING: When powering any Switch 4500 PWR from the RPS. 3Com Switches...
... the RPS flyer and the safety and installation instructions supplied with your Switch 4500 PWR The Switch 4500 PWR 26 and 50 port have this information if you contact 3Com Technical Support. This can only be isolated from earth (ground) and...Connecting a Redundant Power Supply to a reliable electrical earth, or by properly trained and qualified personnel. WARNING: These instructions must be powered by an RPS which support -48V DC RPS inputs, that specification. WARNING: The installation of IEEE-Std 802.3af. WARNING: When powering any Switch 4500 PWR from the RPS. 3Com Switches...
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... can be used to supplement additional power (up to a maximum of 15.4W), including full backup of all PoE devices on page 115. Connecting a Redundant Power Supply to your Switch 4500 PWR 29 WARNING: Any RPS must be approved as the backup in the event of a DC power failure. ■ DC only - WARNING... be added to the power system, such as removing the AC mains cable when the RPS is available. Table 8 below, outlines the behavior of the Switch 4500 DC supply input are controlled by the Switch's internal power supply and not by connecting both the AC and DC RPS supplies to the...
... can be used to supplement additional power (up to a maximum of 15.4W), including full backup of all PoE devices on page 115. Connecting a Redundant Power Supply to your Switch 4500 PWR 29 WARNING: Any RPS must be approved as the backup in the event of a DC power failure. ■ DC only - WARNING... be added to the power system, such as removing the AC mains cable when the RPS is available. Table 8 below, outlines the behavior of the Switch 4500 DC supply input are controlled by the Switch's internal power supply and not by connecting both the AC and DC RPS supplies to the...
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...three 1500W rectifiers can provide up to provide N+1 rectifier redundancy. Hot removal or insertion of 1500W rectifiers. 30 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Table 8 Switch Power Inputs Power Input before Power Input after User Intervention User Intervention AC mains and RPS RPS only AC mains and RPS AC ... will not affect the -48V DC output voltage. For an approved vendor list, more details about purchasing the 3Com recommended RPS and a full set of two rectifiers are connected together so that meets the requirements defined in Appendix C on all ports, however the unit does not reset....
...three 1500W rectifiers can provide up to provide N+1 rectifier redundancy. Hot removal or insertion of 1500W rectifiers. 30 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Table 8 Switch Power Inputs Power Input before Power Input after User Intervention User Intervention AC mains and RPS RPS only AC mains and RPS AC ... will not affect the -48V DC output voltage. For an approved vendor list, more details about purchasing the 3Com recommended RPS and a full set of two rectifiers are connected together so that meets the requirements defined in Appendix C on all ports, however the unit does not reset....
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...connecting the cable to the RPS. Each Switch 4500 PWR must be individually connected to the power rating of AC mains power. 3Com...circuit breakers and connection terminals for the Switch 4500. Table 10 shows the ...Switch. Connecting a Redundant Power Supply to your Switch 4500 PWR 31 Table 9 Power Availability No Rectifier Redundancy N+1 Rectifier Redundancy 1 2 1500W 3000W - 1500W Rectifiers 3 4500W 4 6000W 3000W 4500W 5 6 7500W 9000W 6000W 7500W The -48V DC power distribution provides the mechanism to connect to six rectifiers, a Distribution Module and a Management...
...connecting the cable to the RPS. Each Switch 4500 PWR must be individually connected to the power rating of AC mains power. 3Com...circuit breakers and connection terminals for the Switch 4500. Table 10 shows the ...Switch. Connecting a Redundant Power Supply to your Switch 4500 PWR 31 Table 9 Power Availability No Rectifier Redundancy N+1 Rectifier Redundancy 1 2 1500W 3000W - 1500W Rectifiers 3 4500W 4 6000W 3000W 4500W 5 6 7500W 9000W 6000W 7500W The -48V DC power distribution provides the mechanism to connect to six rectifiers, a Distribution Module and a Management...
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...at the rear of the RPS connector as shown. NULL ~100-240V;50/60Hz;1.0A -48 -60V;2.0A NULL -48 -60V;2 0A Null Pinout - + Cable Tie When the RPS is connected to the Switch, the circuit breaker in the back of the Switch. WARNING: You must ensure that the positive terminal on the... Switch is connected to the negative (circuit breaker) terminal of the RPS. Use the cable tie supplied with...
...at the rear of the RPS connector as shown. NULL ~100-240V;50/60Hz;1.0A -48 -60V;2.0A NULL -48 -60V;2 0A Null Pinout - + Cable Tie When the RPS is connected to the Switch, the circuit breaker in the back of the Switch. WARNING: You must ensure that the positive terminal on the... Switch is connected to the negative (circuit breaker) terminal of the RPS. Use the cable tie supplied with...
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..., the Switch is used to connect a 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point 8500 to the network. Alternatively use the earthing cable specification as shown in Appendix C on the Switch, the Switch will power the Switch if it is connected. Using Power over Ethernet The Switch 4500 Power over... a Category 5 or Category 5e Ethernet cable. Power over an unpowered network: ■ Reduced Cabling - a PoE (802.3af) compliant device which has its power supplied over its 10/100 ...
..., the Switch is used to connect a 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point 8500 to the network. Alternatively use the earthing cable specification as shown in Appendix C on the Switch, the Switch will power the Switch if it is connected. Using Power over Ethernet The Switch 4500 Power over... a Category 5 or Category 5e Ethernet cable. Power over an unpowered network: ■ Reduced Cabling - a PoE (802.3af) compliant device which has its power supplied over its 10/100 ...
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...3Com web site at http://www.3com.com/ For further information on Power over Ethernet management is required to IEEE 802.3af and pre-standard detection methods. The Switch supports resistor detection according to provide both power and network connectivity. ■ Increased Reliability - Place the Switch... the other , ensuring that accompanies your Switch 4500. Power over Ethernet, refer to the Switch. For the latest list of each corner. The Switch 4500 supports 3Com 802.3af equipment. 34 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH network cable is available using the web interface...
...3Com web site at http://www.3com.com/ For further information on Power over Ethernet management is required to IEEE 802.3af and pre-standard detection methods. The Switch supports resistor detection according to provide both power and network connectivity. ■ Increased Reliability - Place the Switch... the other , ensuring that accompanies your Switch 4500. Power over Ethernet, refer to the Switch. For the latest list of each corner. The Switch 4500 supports 3Com 802.3af equipment. 34 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH network cable is available using the web interface...
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.... Checking for the LED. Powering-up the Use the following sections describe how to get your Switch 4500 powered-up the Switch. When the POST has completed, check the PWR LED to make a connection to operate in progress The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test (POST), which takes approximately one of suggested solutions...
.... Checking for the LED. Powering-up the Use the following sections describe how to get your Switch 4500 powered-up the Switch. When the POST has completed, check the PWR LED to make a connection to operate in progress The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test (POST), which takes approximately one of suggested solutions...
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... 3Com recommends that you briefly connect the cable to a grounded port before connecting network equipment. Table 13 Cables required to connect the Switch to other end to an MDI port, you need to install the Switch using a Category 5E or Category 6 cable, 3Com ...Switch 4500 PWR supports Power over Cable Straight-through Cable Switch to Switch (MDIX to MDIX) ✓ ✕ Switch to Hub (MDIX to MDIX) ✓ ✕ Switch to PC (NIC) (MDIX to MDI) ✕ ✓ CAUTION: If you want to make a connection to a female RJ-45 connector located, for example, on 10/100...
... 3Com recommends that you briefly connect the cable to a grounded port before connecting network equipment. Table 13 Cables required to connect the Switch to other end to an MDI port, you need to install the Switch using a Category 5E or Category 6 cable, 3Com ...Switch 4500 PWR supports Power over Cable Straight-through Cable Switch to Switch (MDIX to MDIX) ✓ ✕ Switch to Hub (MDIX to MDIX) ✓ ✕ Switch to PC (NIC) (MDIX to MDI) ✕ ✓ CAUTION: If you want to make a connection to a female RJ-45 connector located, for example, on 10/100...