Getting Started Guide
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... provides this documentation without written permission from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this product is provided with the product as provided in content from sustainable, managed forests; Ensuring that all operations. Software is delivered as "Commercial Computer...in any kind, either implied or expressed, including, but not limited to recognized environmental standards. End of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for a particular purpose. 3Com may be reproduced in conjunction with a low heavy-metal content. The varnish is any hazardous...
Getting Started Guide
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When the POST has completed, check the PWR LED to make a connection to one minute. Switch 4500 1 Plug the power cord into the power socket at the rear of the Switch. 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into your Switch 4500 powered-up and ready for Correct During the Power On Self Test, all ports...
When the POST has completed, check the PWR LED to make a connection to one minute. Switch 4500 1 Plug the power cord into the power socket at the rear of the Switch. 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into your Switch 4500 powered-up and ready for Correct During the Power On Self Test, all ports...
Getting Started Guide
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...10/100 ports only. the maximum segment length for Ethernet wiring within the same building. 36 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH The Auto-MDIX feature only operates when auto-negotiation is now a grounded port. The RJ-45 connector is enabled. If you need to use at one end of cable is 100... want to make a connection to an MDI port, you need a cross-over ). See Table 13. 3Com recommends that you use a standard straight-through ). WARNING: The Switch 4500 PWR supports Power over Ethernet on workstations and servers are configured as MDI (straight-through cable. If you...
...10/100 ports only. the maximum segment length for Ethernet wiring within the same building. 36 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH The Auto-MDIX feature only operates when auto-negotiation is now a grounded port. The RJ-45 connector is enabled. If you need to use at one end of cable is 100... want to make a connection to an MDI port, you need a cross-over ). See Table 13. 3Com recommends that you use a standard straight-through ). WARNING: The Switch 4500 PWR supports Power over Ethernet on workstations and servers are configured as MDI (straight-through cable. If you...
Getting Started Guide
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...Switch via the Console Port Workstation (with IP information using the console cable as the Switch detects a connection to its console port. Setting Up the Switch...Refer to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for the Switch, which you have connected the cable. If the login prompt does.... 3 Power up the Switch with terminal emulation software installed) Console Cable Switch Console Port Connection To connect...be set up the Switch. 48 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation...
...Switch via the Console Port Workstation (with IP information using the console cable as the Switch detects a connection to its console port. Setting Up the Switch...Refer to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for the Switch, which you have connected the cable. If the login prompt does.... 3 Power up the Switch with terminal emulation software installed) Console Cable Switch Console Port Connection To connect...be set up the Switch. 48 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation...
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..., refer to the default value (1) Connecting to a front panel port. 50 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT If you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. refer to manage the Switch, you can , alternatively, make a connection to a Front Panel Port To set up in this you ...will need to have the following so that you can manually set up your Switch manually you do this section assumes the unit has been powered up the Switch with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. ■ A suitable Web browser -
..., refer to the default value (1) Connecting to a front panel port. 50 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT If you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. refer to manage the Switch, you can , alternatively, make a connection to a Front Panel Port To set up in this you ...will need to have the following so that you can manually set up your Switch manually you do this section assumes the unit has been powered up the Switch with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. ■ A suitable Web browser -
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.... 2 Open a suitable Web browser and enter the IP address of your user name and press Return and at the other unconfigured Switch. This takes approximately one end of the Ethernet cable to the Network Interface Card (NIC) in the Address field. If you have logged on the... Switch. Setting Up the Switch with IP information. Using the Web Interface 1 Power-up the Switch. Manually Configuring IP Information 51 Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to any other end of the cable to manually set up message appears...
.... 2 Open a suitable Web browser and enter the IP address of your user name and press Return and at the other unconfigured Switch. This takes approximately one end of the Ethernet cable to the Network Interface Card (NIC) in the Address field. If you have logged on the... Switch. Setting Up the Switch with IP information. Using the Web Interface 1 Power-up the Switch. Manually Configuring IP Information 51 Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to any other end of the cable to manually set up message appears...
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... the list of the link are connected securely. ■ The devices at both ends. A link is connected and yet the Port LED does not light Check that the power cable is firmly connected to the Switch and to operate normally. If the connection is secure and there is satisfactory ■...; Auto-negotiation settings are the same at both ends of suggested solutions below. The Switch passes its Power On Self Test (POST) because of the link (or cable) are powered-up , the PWR LED is flashing yellow...
... the list of the link are connected securely. ■ The devices at both ends. A link is connected and yet the Port LED does not light Check that the power cable is firmly connected to the Switch and to operate normally. If the connection is secure and there is satisfactory ■...; Auto-negotiation settings are the same at both ends of suggested solutions below. The Switch passes its Power On Self Test (POST) because of the link (or cable) are powered-up , the PWR LED is flashing yellow...
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...end) Solving Hardware Problems In the rare event of suggested solutions below. If one fan has failed in the Switch, a warning message will show a green flashing 'f'. ■ RMON Trap - an indication of fan failure is generated and sent to the list of your Switch unit experiencing a hardware failure, refer to the management... an indication of the Switch. A fan failure warning message is received Your Switch has a fan monitoring system that the air vents are broken ■ Auto-negotiation differs at either end (a link appears at the 'fixed' end and not at periodic ...
...end) Solving Hardware Problems In the rare event of suggested solutions below. If one fan has failed in the Switch, a warning message will show a green flashing 'f'. ■ RMON Trap - an indication of fan failure is generated and sent to the list of your Switch unit experiencing a hardware failure, refer to the management... an indication of the Switch. A fan failure warning message is received Your Switch has a fan monitoring system that the air vents are broken ■ Auto-negotiation differs at either end (a link appears at the 'fixed' end and not at periodic ...
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... upgrade individual .web, .btm or .app files using the 3Com Network Director Agent Update. The Switch 4500 ships with the extension NetMan.zip, can be used to your Switch using 3Com Network Director will fail. Any attempt to your Switch) contains the following : dir unit1>flash: Upgrading from the ... 5.5 MB. 1 To check the contents of the flash, logon to your Switch either via a telnet connection or directly via the console to display the User View in the CLI and enter the following : ■ End User License ■ Release Notes ■ Application Software ■ Web Software...
... upgrade individual .web, .btm or .app files using the 3Com Network Director Agent Update. The Switch 4500 ships with the extension NetMan.zip, can be used to your Switch using 3Com Network Director will fail. Any attempt to your Switch) contains the following : dir unit1>flash: Upgrading from the ... 5.5 MB. 1 To check the contents of the flash, logon to your Switch either via a telnet connection or directly via the console to display the User View in the CLI and enter the following : ■ End User License ■ Release Notes ■ Application Software ■ Web Software...
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...connect the unit to the telecommunications system. 94 APPENDIX A: SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: U.K. Never look at the fiber TX port and fiber cable ends when they are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. WARNING: These instructions must be carried out by connecting both. Disconnect all power inputs to ...directly at the transmit laser while it is suitable for connection to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. WARNING: When powering any Switch 4500 from the RPS. This can be achieved by either connecting the power cord to the unit or by connecting the earth terminal on ....
...connect the unit to the telecommunications system. 94 APPENDIX A: SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: U.K. Never look at the fiber TX port and fiber cable ends when they are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. WARNING: These instructions must be carried out by connecting both. Disconnect all power inputs to ...directly at the transmit laser while it is suitable for connection to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. WARNING: When powering any Switch 4500 from the RPS. This can be achieved by either connecting the power cord to the unit or by connecting the earth terminal on ....