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CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 5 Related Documentation 5 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Introduction 7 Switch 4800G 24-Port 8 Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port 11 Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port 13 Switch 4800G 24-Port SFP 17 Switch 4800G 48-Port 18 System Specifications of the Switch 4800G Series 22 Pluggable Modules 22 Optional Interface Modules 23 CX4 Cable 24 2 PREPARATING TO INSTALL THE SWITCH Safety Precautions 25 Installation Site 25 Installation Tools 27 3 INSTALLING THE...
CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 5 Related Documentation 5 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Introduction 7 Switch 4800G 24-Port 8 Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port 11 Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port 13 Switch 4800G 24-Port SFP 17 Switch 4800G 48-Port 18 System Specifications of the Switch 4800G Series 22 Pluggable Modules 22 Optional Interface Modules 23 CX4 Cable 24 2 PREPARATING TO INSTALL THE SWITCH Safety Precautions 25 Installation Site 25 Installation Tools 27 3 INSTALLING THE...
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... Switch 4800G are Gigabit Ethernet switching products developed by Hangzhou 3Com Technologies Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as 3Com). The Switch 4800G support the IPv4/IPv6 dual stack and can be used at the convergence or access layer of enterprise networks and metropolitan area networks (MANs). Table 2 Models of the Switch 4800G Model Switch 4800G 24-Port Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port Switch 4800G 24-Port SFP Switch 4800G 48-Port...
... Switch 4800G are Gigabit Ethernet switching products developed by Hangzhou 3Com Technologies Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as 3Com). The Switch 4800G support the IPv4/IPv6 dual stack and can be used at the convergence or access layer of enterprise networks and metropolitan area networks (MANs). Table 2 Models of the Switch 4800G Model Switch 4800G 24-Port Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port Switch 4800G 24-Port SFP Switch 4800G 48-Port...
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... two extended module slots on their front panel. 8 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Table 3 Mapping between two ports forming a Combo port Model Switch 4800G 48-Port 1000Base-X SFP port Auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-T number Ethernet port number 25 17 26 18 27 19 28 20 29 21 30 22 31 23 32 24 For the convenience of monitoring the...
... two extended module slots on their front panel. 8 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Table 3 Mapping between two ports forming a Combo port Model Switch 4800G 48-Port 1000Base-X SFP port Auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-T number Ethernet port number 25 17 26 18 27 19 28 20 29 21 30 22 31 23 32 24 For the convenience of monitoring the...
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... has no effect on the rear panel. The port fails the POST. A 100 Mbps link is present. Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port 11 Table 4 LEDs on the front panel of the Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port. A 1000 Mbps link is present. Figure 5 shows the appearance of the Switch 4800G 24-Port LED 10/100/1000Base-T port status LED Mark Status - Flashing yellow (3 Hz...
... has no effect on the rear panel. The port fails the POST. A 100 Mbps link is present. Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port 11 Table 4 LEDs on the front panel of the Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port. A 1000 Mbps link is present. Figure 5 shows the appearance of the Switch 4800G 24-Port LED 10/100/1000Base-T port status LED Mark Status - Flashing yellow (3 Hz...
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... 12V RPS input, or both to provide backup. 12 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Figure 4 Appearance of the Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port Front Panel Figure 5 Front panel of the Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8 ) (10) (9) (1) Auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port status LEDs (2) Console port (3) 7-segment digital LED (4) Mode button (5) Mode LED (6) Power LED (7) RPS LED (8) LED for extended module...
... 12V RPS input, or both to provide backup. 12 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Figure 4 Appearance of the Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port Front Panel Figure 5 Front panel of the Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8 ) (10) (9) (1) Auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port status LEDs (2) Console port (3) 7-segment digital LED (4) Mode button (5) Mode LED (6) Power LED (7) RPS LED (8) LED for extended module...
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... two extended module slots on the front panel of the Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port are the same as those of the Switch 4800G 24-Port. Figure 7 Appearance of the Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port Front Panel Figure 8 Front panel of the Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port. For details, see Table 4. Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port 13 Rated voltage range: 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50...
... two extended module slots on the front panel of the Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port are the same as those of the Switch 4800G 24-Port. Figure 7 Appearance of the Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port Front Panel Figure 8 Front panel of the Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port. For details, see Table 4. Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port 13 Rated voltage range: 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50...
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... 264 VAC, 47 Hz or 63 Hz Only the RPS recommended by 3Com can be used for heat dissipation. For details, see Table 5. Switch 4800G 48-Port Appearance The Switch 4800G 48-Port provides twenty-four 1000Base-X SFP ports, eight auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports, and one console port on the front panel, and two AC or DC power sockets...
... 264 VAC, 47 Hz or 63 Hz Only the RPS recommended by 3Com can be used for heat dissipation. For details, see Table 5. Switch 4800G 48-Port Appearance The Switch 4800G 48-Port provides twenty-four 1000Base-X SFP ports, eight auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports, and one console port on the front panel, and two AC or DC power sockets...
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... VAC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz ■ DC power input Rated voltage range: -48 VDC to -60 VDC Input voltage range: -36 VDC to -72 VDC Cooling System The Switch 4800G 48-Port is equipped with six fans (four for the system, and one for each power module... 1 (10) Mode LED Rear Panel Figure 15 Rear panel of the Switch 4800G 48-Port (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) Grounding screw (3) Power module slot 2 (5) Extended module slot 2 (2) Power module slot 1 (4) Extended module slot 1 Power System The Switch 4800G 48-Port can switch the Mode LED display mode between speed and duplex by pressing the Mode button...
... VAC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz ■ DC power input Rated voltage range: -48 VDC to -60 VDC Input voltage range: -36 VDC to -72 VDC Cooling System The Switch 4800G 48-Port is equipped with six fans (four for the system, and one for each power module... 1 (10) Mode LED Rear Panel Figure 15 Rear panel of the Switch 4800G 48-Port (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) Grounding screw (3) Power module slot 2 (5) Extended module slot 2 (2) Power module slot 1 (4) Extended module slot 1 Power System The Switch 4800G 48-Port can switch the Mode LED display mode between speed and duplex by pressing the Mode button...
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20 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Table 6 Description of LEDs on the front panel of the Switch 4800G 48-Port LED Mode LED System power LED Mark Status Mode Speed Solid green Duplex Solid yellow SYS Solid green Flashing green (1 Hz) Solid red Flashing yellow (1 ... LED for power module slot 2 PWR2 Solid green Solid yellow OFF Module LED MOD Solid green Flashing yellow OFF Description Rate of the port Duplex of the port The switch is disconnected. The power is started normally. A power module is installed in position and works normally. No power module is installed in the...
20 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Table 6 Description of LEDs on the front panel of the Switch 4800G 48-Port LED Mode LED System power LED Mark Status Mode Speed Solid green Duplex Solid yellow SYS Solid green Flashing green (1 Hz) Solid red Flashing yellow (1 ... LED for power module slot 2 PWR2 Solid green Solid yellow OFF Module LED MOD Solid green Flashing yellow OFF Description Rate of the port Duplex of the port The switch is disconnected. The power is started normally. A power module is installed in position and works normally. No power module is installed in the...
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...LED displays t. Software loading The power LED flashes green. The port fails the POST. The port operates in the full duplex mode. No link is present. The LED flashes the POST test ID of the Switch 4800G 48-Port LED 7-segment digital LED Mark Status Unit POST running Description The ...power LED flashes green. A 1000 Mbps link is present. For a member switch, the LED displays S. Switch 4800G 48-Port 21 Table 6 Description of LEDs on the LED. POST failed The power LED flashes red. Fan failure The power LED is...
...LED displays t. Software loading The power LED flashes green. The port fails the POST. The port operates in the full duplex mode. No link is present. The LED flashes the POST test ID of the Switch 4800G 48-Port LED 7-segment digital LED Mark Status Unit POST running Description The ...power LED flashes green. A 1000 Mbps link is present. For a member switch, the LED displays S. Switch 4800G 48-Port 21 Table 6 Description of LEDs on the LED. POST failed The power LED flashes red. Fan failure The power LED is...
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22 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Table 6 Description of LEDs on the front panel of the Switch 4800G Item Switch 4800G 24-Port Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port Switch 4800G 24-Port SFP Switch 4800G 48-Port Physical dimensions (H × W × D) 43.6 × 440 × 300 mm (1.72 × 17.3 × 11.8 in.) 43.6 × 440 × 420 mm (1.72 × 17.3 ...
22 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Table 6 Description of LEDs on the front panel of the Switch 4800G Item Switch 4800G 24-Port Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port Switch 4800G 24-Port SFP Switch 4800G 48-Port Physical dimensions (H × W × D) 43.6 × 440 × 300 mm (1.72 × 17.3 × 11.8 in.) 43.6 × 440 × 420 mm (1.72 × 17.3 ...
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...23 1000Base-X SFP ports to 3Com Low End Series Ethernet Switches Pluggable Modules Manual. Consult 3Com marketing personnel or technical support personnel to 3Com Switch 4800G Family Ethernet Switches GE/10G Interface Module Installation Guide. Optional Interface Modules The Switch 4800G provide two 10 GE...LEDs on the rear panel. Description of pluggable modules, refer to connect pluggable modules, while the Switch 4800G 48-Port provides twenty-four 1000Base-X SFP ports. Extended Modules You can select required pluggable modules from Table 8. Therefore, networking is a LED...
...23 1000Base-X SFP ports to 3Com Low End Series Ethernet Switches Pluggable Modules Manual. Consult 3Com marketing personnel or technical support personnel to 3Com Switch 4800G Family Ethernet Switches GE/10G Interface Module Installation Guide. Optional Interface Modules The Switch 4800G provide two 10 GE...LEDs on the rear panel. Description of pluggable modules, refer to connect pluggable modules, while the Switch 4800G 48-Port provides twenty-four 1000Base-X SFP ports. Extended Modules You can select required pluggable modules from Table 8. Therefore, networking is a LED...
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Standard Standard Standard Standard Table 13 Selection of mounting ear for the Switch 4800G Model Switch 4800G 24-Port Switch 4800G 24-Port-DC Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port Switch 4800G 48-Port Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port Switch 4800G 24-Port SFP Physical dimensions (H × W × D) 43.6 × 440 × 300 mm (1.72 × 17.3 × 11.8 in.) 43.6...M6 screw) (2) Screw hole used to fix the mounting ear to the cabinet (Use one M6 screw) When you install the switch into a 19-inch standard cabinet, you should select front and rear mounting ears with a proper length (L1 in .) Configuration...
Standard Standard Standard Standard Table 13 Selection of mounting ear for the Switch 4800G Model Switch 4800G 24-Port Switch 4800G 24-Port-DC Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port Switch 4800G 48-Port Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port Switch 4800G 24-Port SFP Physical dimensions (H × W × D) 43.6 × 440 × 300 mm (1.72 × 17.3 × 11.8 in.) 43.6...M6 screw) (2) Screw hole used to fix the mounting ear to the cabinet (Use one M6 screw) When you install the switch into a 19-inch standard cabinet, you should select front and rear mounting ears with a proper length (L1 in .) Configuration...
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...mount a load-bearing screw on both sides of a switch (only two positions on both sides of the Switch 4800G 48-Port). The rear mounting ears support the switch by tightly contacting with the load-bearing screws. 4 Select a position to install the switch and fix the rear mounting ears to the rear ...brackets with the other hand, and push the switch into a 19-Inch ...
...mount a load-bearing screw on both sides of a switch (only two positions on both sides of the Switch 4800G 48-Port). The rear mounting ears support the switch by tightly contacting with the load-bearing screws. 4 Select a position to install the switch and fix the rear mounting ears to the rear ...brackets with the other hand, and push the switch into a 19-Inch ...
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...sides of the AC power socket, and then set the power cable into the notch of the Switch 4800G 24-Port and Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port The AC-powered Switch 4800G 24-Port and the Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port use the 12V RPS. c CAUTION: Make sure that the grounding cable has been properly connected... before powering on the switch. The DC-powered Switch 4800G 24-Port uses the 12V RPS or the 48V RPS. If yes...
...sides of the AC power socket, and then set the power cable into the notch of the Switch 4800G 24-Port and Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port The AC-powered Switch 4800G 24-Port and the Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port use the 12V RPS. c CAUTION: Make sure that the grounding cable has been properly connected... before powering on the switch. The DC-powered Switch 4800G 24-Port uses the 12V RPS or the 48V RPS. If yes...
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40 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE SWITCH power cable of the grounding cable to the grounding screw on page 43. Figure 34 12V RPS power cable Figure 33 Appearance of the 12V ... 12 13 14 Designation GND -50V RPS_pres -50Vrtn -50Vrtn Control Pin GND Connect the DC power cable of the Switch 4800G 24-Port and Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port as follows: 1 Connect one end of the Switch 4800G 48-Port and Switch 4800G 24-Port-DC" on the rear panel and the other end to the ground as near as possible. 2 Connect the 12V...
40 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE SWITCH power cable of the grounding cable to the grounding screw on page 43. Figure 34 12V RPS power cable Figure 33 Appearance of the 12V ... 12 13 14 Designation GND -50V RPS_pres -50Vrtn -50Vrtn Control Pin GND Connect the DC power cable of the Switch 4800G 24-Port and Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port as follows: 1 Connect one end of the Switch 4800G 48-Port and Switch 4800G 24-Port-DC" on the rear panel and the other end to the ground as near as possible. 2 Connect the 12V...
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... 3 Check whether the RPS LED on the front panel of the switch is properly connected. Connecting the DC power cable of the Switch 4800G 48-Port and Switch 4800G 24-Port-DC The Switch 4800G 48-Port and Switch 4800G 24-Port-DC use a small flat-module screwdriver to fix the connector with ...two screws (delivered with the switch), as shown in the range of -48 V to the chassis Screw 2 Connector ...
... 3 Check whether the RPS LED on the front panel of the switch is properly connected. Connecting the DC power cable of the Switch 4800G 48-Port and Switch 4800G 24-Port-DC The Switch 4800G 48-Port and Switch 4800G 24-Port-DC use a small flat-module screwdriver to fix the connector with ...two screws (delivered with the switch), as shown in the range of -48 V to the chassis Screw 2 Connector ...
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... for configuration has been started; The normal startup mode takes a little longer time than the fast startup mode because of Switch 4800G 48-Port as an example: Starting...... * * * 3Com Switch 4800G 48-Port BOOTROM, Version 205 * * * Copyright(c) 2004-2008 3Com Corporation. Delete file from flash 5. Reboot Enter your response. This document uses the Boot ROM display of more self-test...
... for configuration has been started; The normal startup mode takes a little longer time than the fast startup mode because of Switch 4800G 48-Port as an example: Starting...... * * * 3Com Switch 4800G 48-Port BOOTROM, Version 205 * * * Copyright(c) 2004-2008 3Com Corporation. Delete file from flash 5. Reboot Enter your response. This document uses the Boot ROM display of more self-test...
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... your choice(0-9): Select 0. Starting at 0x80100000... Download application file to full startup mode? Skip current configuration file 8. Set switch startup mode 0. If you press Ctrl + B within five seconds, the system begins to enter Boot Menu... 0 In... or No(Y/N) Enter Y. Initialize: Booting the Switch 59 Select 9, and the system prompts you to boot 3. The system displays the following information: Starting...... * * * 3Com Switch 4800G 48-Port BOOTROM, Version 205 * * * Copyright(c) 2004-2008 3Com Corporation. Select application file to change it to...
... your choice(0-9): Select 0. Starting at 0x80100000... Download application file to full startup mode? Skip current configuration file 8. Set switch startup mode 0. If you press Ctrl + B within five seconds, the system begins to enter Boot Menu... 0 In... or No(Y/N) Enter Y. Initialize: Booting the Switch 59 Select 9, and the system prompts you to boot 3. The system displays the following information: Starting...... * * * 3Com Switch 4800G 48-Port BOOTROM, Version 205 * * * Copyright(c) 2004-2008 3Com Corporation. Select application file to change it to...
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... can load Boot ROM and host software locally. This approach is accomplished through Ethernet port conveniently. This chapter introduces how to load BootROM and host software into the switch. Boot Menu Starting...... * * * 3Com Switch 4800G 48-Port BOOTROM, Version 205 * * * Copyright(c) 2004-2008 3Com Corporation. 5 LOADING THE BOOT ROM AND HOST SOFTWARE Traditionally, the loading of the host...
... can load Boot ROM and host software locally. This approach is accomplished through Ethernet port conveniently. This chapter introduces how to load BootROM and host software into the switch. Boot Menu Starting...... * * * 3Com Switch 4800G 48-Port BOOTROM, Version 205 * * * Copyright(c) 2004-2008 3Com Corporation. 5 LOADING THE BOOT ROM AND HOST SOFTWARE Traditionally, the loading of the host...