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SuperStack® 3 Switch 4900 Family Getting Started Guide Switch 4900 (3C17700) Switch 4900 SX (3C17702) Switch 4924 (3C17701) Switch 4950 (3C17706) http://www.3com.com/ Part No. DUA1770-0AAA05 Published September 2003
SuperStack® 3 Switch 4900 Family Getting Started Guide Switch 4900 (3C17700) Switch 4900 SX (3C17702) Switch 4924 (3C17701) Switch 4950 (3C17706) http://www.3com.com/ Part No. DUA1770-0AAA05 Published September 2003
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...this product is applicable. XRN is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo, and SuperStack are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be registered in conjunction with national legislation and regulations. JavaScript is a ...trademark of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for the Software. End of Sun Microsystems. All other...
...this product is applicable. XRN is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo, and SuperStack are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be registered in conjunction with national legislation and regulations. JavaScript is a ...trademark of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for the Software. End of Sun Microsystems. All other...
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... Console Port 20 Expansion Module Slot 20 Default Settings 20 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents 22 Choosing a Suitable Site 22 Rack-mounting 23 Placing Units On Top of Hardware Features 13 Switch - Front View Detail 14 100/1000BASE-T and 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports ...16 1000BASE-SX Ports 16 GBIC Ports 16 LEDs 17 Switch - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 9 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY About the Switches 12 Summary of Each Other 24 Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric 24...
... Console Port 20 Expansion Module Slot 20 Default Settings 20 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents 22 Choosing a Suitable Site 22 Rack-mounting 23 Placing Units On Top of Hardware Features 13 Switch - Front View Detail 14 100/1000BASE-T and 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports ...16 1000BASE-SX Ports 16 GBIC Ports 16 LEDs 17 Switch - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 9 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY About the Switches 12 Summary of Each Other 24 Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric 24...
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...Removing a GBIC Transceiver 31 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 34 IP Configuration 35 Preparing for Correct Operation of Managing a Switch 46 Command Line Interface Management 46 Web Interface Management 47 SNMP Management 47 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 48 CLI Management via ...IP Information 37 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 37 Connecting to the Console Port 40 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 43 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 43 Connecting to the Console Port 44 Methods of LEDs 27 Connecting a Redundant Power System 27 Choosing the Correct 10...
...Removing a GBIC Transceiver 31 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 34 IP Configuration 35 Preparing for Correct Operation of Managing a Switch 46 Command Line Interface Management 46 Web Interface Management 47 SNMP Management 47 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 48 CLI Management via ...IP Information 37 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 37 Connecting to the Console Port 40 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 43 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 43 Connecting to the Console Port 44 Methods of LEDs 27 Connecting a Redundant Power System 27 Choosing the Correct 10...
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Solving Hardware Problems 55 Solving Communication Problems 57 Solving Software Upgrade Problems 58 A SAFETY INFORMATION Power Cord Set - Japan 59 Important Safety Information 60 L'information de Sécurité Importante 63 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 66 B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 69 PC-AT Serial Cable 69 Modem Cable 70 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 70 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS D OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 75 Purchase Value-Added Services 75 Troubleshoot Online 75 Access Software Downloads 76 Contact Us 76 Telephone Technical ...
Solving Hardware Problems 55 Solving Communication Problems 57 Solving Software Upgrade Problems 58 A SAFETY INFORMATION Power Cord Set - Japan 59 Important Safety Information 60 L'information de Sécurité Importante 63 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 66 B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 69 PC-AT Serial Cable 69 Modem Cable 70 RJ-45 Pin Assignments 70 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS D OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 75 Purchase Value-Added Services 75 Troubleshoot Online 75 Access Software Downloads 76 Contact Us 76 Telephone Technical ...
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...however, all procedures apply to install and use the following Switches in their default state: ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4900 (3C17700) ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4900 SX (3C17702) ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4924 (3C17701) ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4950 (3C17706) This guide is intended for use with your... responsible for use by network administrators who are available in the release notes that are shipped with all the other Switches listed unless otherwise stated. consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). The guide...
...however, all procedures apply to install and use the following Switches in their default state: ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4900 (3C17700) ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4900 SX (3C17702) ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4924 (3C17701) ■ SuperStack® 3 Switch 4950 (3C17706) This guide is intended for use with your... responsible for use by network administrators who are available in the release notes that are shipped with all the other Switches listed unless otherwise stated. consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). The guide...
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The word "syntax" means that you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says "type." Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are used throughout this guide, you must supply a password for the placeholders that appear in angle brackets. Caution Information that describes important features or instructions. If you to potential personal injury. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Screen displays Syntax Commands The words "enter" and "type"...
The word "syntax" means that you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says "type." Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are used throughout this guide, you must supply a password for the placeholders that appear in angle brackets. Caution Information that describes important features or instructions. If you to potential personal injury. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Screen displays Syntax Commands The words "enter" and "type"...
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..., modifications, and known problems. ■ Implementation Guide This guide contains information on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. ■ Management Interface Reference Guide This guide provides detailed information about the web interface and command line interface that enable...■ Documentation accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power System. ■ Documentation accompanying the Expansion Modules. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. Accessing Online Documentation The CD-ROM supplied with your network. It is supplied in HTML format on the ...
..., modifications, and known problems. ■ Implementation Guide This guide contains information on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. ■ Management Interface Reference Guide This guide provides detailed information about the web interface and command line interface that enable...■ Documentation accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power System. ■ Documentation accompanying the Expansion Modules. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. Accessing Online Documentation The CD-ROM supplied with your network. It is supplied in HTML format on the ...
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...Select the Documentation section from the CD-ROM: 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the relevant CD-ROM drive. Example: Part Number DUA1770-0AAA0x, SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family Getting Started Guide, Page 21 The documentation is accessed using the index.htm file. ■ The PDF Implementation Guide is stored in ..., you will need to access the CD-ROM contents via the root directory and copy the files from the CD-ROM to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: Document title, Document part number (on the CD-ROM. 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE...
...Select the Documentation section from the CD-ROM: 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the relevant CD-ROM drive. Example: Part Number DUA1770-0AAA0x, SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family Getting Started Guide, Page 21 The documentation is accessed using the index.htm file. ■ The PDF Implementation Guide is stored in ..., you will need to access the CD-ROM contents via the root directory and copy the files from the CD-ROM to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: Document title, Document part number (on the CD-ROM. 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE...
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...9632; 100/1000BASE-T and 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports ■ 1000BASE-SX Ports ■ GBIC Ports ■ LEDs ■ Switch - 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY This chapter contains introductory information about the hardware. Rear View Detail ■ Unit Information Label ■ Power Socket ... Module Slot ■ Default Settings The information for all the Switches in your network. It covers summary information about the Switch 4900, 4900 SX, 4924 and 4950 and how they can be used in the Switch 4900 Family is the same unless otherwise stated. ■ About...
...9632; 100/1000BASE-T and 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports ■ 1000BASE-SX Ports ■ GBIC Ports ■ LEDs ■ Switch - 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY This chapter contains introductory information about the hardware. Rear View Detail ■ Unit Information Label ■ Power Socket ... Module Slot ■ Default Settings The information for all the Switches in your network. It covers summary information about the Switch 4900, 4900 SX, 4924 and 4950 and how they can be used in the Switch 4900 Family is the same unless otherwise stated. ■ About...
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... 24. For more information about 3Com XRN Technology and how to use it in your network, refer to create an XRN Distributed Fabric. You can build your network. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY About the Switches ■ The Switch 4900 connects your existing 100 Mbps... a 1000BASE-SX fiber backbone or server connection. ■ The Switch 4924 connects your existing 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps devices and high-performance workgroups to a 1000 Mbps copper backbone or server connection. ■ The Switch 4950 is a 10/100/1000 Mbps mixed media device that accompanies...
... 24. For more information about 3Com XRN Technology and how to use it in your network, refer to create an XRN Distributed Fabric. You can build your network. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY About the Switches ■ The Switch 4900 connects your existing 100 Mbps... a 1000BASE-SX fiber backbone or server connection. ■ The Switch 4924 connects your existing 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps devices and high-performance workgroups to a 1000 Mbps copper backbone or server connection. ■ The Switch 4950 is a 10/100/1000 Mbps mixed media device that accompanies...
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About the Switches 13 Summary of two units to SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071B) eXpandable Resilient Networking (XRN) support. Allows interconnection of Table 3 summarizes the hardware features that... Control Smart auto-sensing Traffic Prioritization Layer 3 Switching RPS Support XRN Support Mounting Switch 4900 Family Switch 4900: 12 Auto-negotiating 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T ports Switch 4900 SX: 12 Auto-negotiating 1000BASE-SX ports Switch 4924: 24 Auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T ports Switch 4950: 12 Auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE...
About the Switches 13 Summary of two units to SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System (ARPS) (3C16071B) eXpandable Resilient Networking (XRN) support. Allows interconnection of Table 3 summarizes the hardware features that... Control Smart auto-sensing Traffic Prioritization Layer 3 Switching RPS Support XRN Support Mounting Switch 4900 Family Switch 4900: 12 Auto-negotiating 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T ports Switch 4900 SX: 12 Auto-negotiating 1000BASE-SX ports Switch 4924: 24 Auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T ports Switch 4950: 12 Auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE...
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front view 1x 3C17700 Status Module Unit green = 1000 Mbps yellow = 100 Mbps on = enabled, link OK flashing = disabled Packet 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6x Status 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 34 Power/Self Test 7x Layer 3 Switch 4900 12x 3C17700 SuperStack 3 Port Status LEDs 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T Ports Module Status LEDs Power / Self Test LED and Layer 3 LED Unit LEDs 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T Ports Figure 2 Switch 4900 SX - Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 4900 - front view 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Switch -
front view 1x 3C17700 Status Module Unit green = 1000 Mbps yellow = 100 Mbps on = enabled, link OK flashing = disabled Packet 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6x Status 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 34 Power/Self Test 7x Layer 3 Switch 4900 12x 3C17700 SuperStack 3 Port Status LEDs 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T Ports Module Status LEDs Power / Self Test LED and Layer 3 LED Unit LEDs 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T Ports Figure 2 Switch 4900 SX - Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 4900 - front view 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Switch -
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Front View Detail 15 Figure 3 Switch 4924 - These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. front view WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. They cannot be connected to these sockets. front view Figure 4 Switch 4950 - Switch - Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can be used as standard traditional telephone sockets, or to connect the unit to these data sockets.
Front View Detail 15 Figure 3 Switch 4924 - These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. front view WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. They cannot be connected to these sockets. front view Figure 4 Switch 4950 - Switch - Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can be used as standard traditional telephone sockets, or to connect the unit to these data sockets.
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... (cross-over Category 5 twisted pair cable. 1000BASE-T operation only supports full-duplex mode. 10BASE-T (10 Mbps) is only supported on Switch 4924 and 4950. 1000BASE-SX Ports The default state for these ports is auto-negotiation enabled, where the speed, duplex and flow control modes of...Ethernet short-wave (SX), long-wave (LX) and long-haul (LH70) GBIC transceivers in the 1000BASE-T standard. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY 100/1000BASE-T and The 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T and 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T 10/100/1000BASE-T ports have RJ-45 connectors and ...
... (cross-over Category 5 twisted pair cable. 1000BASE-T operation only supports full-duplex mode. 10BASE-T (10 Mbps) is only supported on Switch 4924 and 4950. 1000BASE-SX Ports The default state for these ports is auto-negotiation enabled, where the speed, duplex and flow control modes of...Ethernet short-wave (SX), long-wave (LX) and long-haul (LH70) GBIC transceivers in the 1000BASE-T standard. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY 100/1000BASE-T and The 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T and 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T 10/100/1000BASE-T ports have RJ-45 connectors and ...
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... there is present. A port on the port. No packets are being transmitted/received on 4924/4950) link is present, but the port is present. The Module is enabled. A fault has occurred. The Switch is installed and supported. The Module is powered-up and operating normally. The Module is... installed but not supported. Switch - A low speed (100 Mbps on 4900, 10/100 Mbps on 4924/4950) link is present, and the port is enabled. (Not applicable on 4900 SX.) A low speed (100 Mbps on...
... there is present. A port on the port. No packets are being transmitted/received on 4924/4950) link is present, but the port is present. The Module is enabled. A fault has occurred. The Switch is installed and supported. The Module is powered-up and operating normally. The Module is... installed but not supported. Switch - A low speed (100 Mbps on 4900, 10/100 Mbps on 4924/4950) link is present, and the port is enabled. (Not applicable on 4900 SX.) A low speed (100 Mbps on...
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18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Switch - rear view Figure 6 Switch 4900 SX - The Switch software supports Layer 3. The Switch is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self Test). rear view The Switch software does not support Layer 3. Rear View Detail LED Color Green flashing Yellow Off Layer 3 LED Green Off Indicates The Switch is either downloading software or is not receiving power. Figure 5 Switch 4900 - The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test.
18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Switch - rear view Figure 6 Switch 4900 SX - The Switch software supports Layer 3. The Switch is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self Test). rear view The Switch software does not support Layer 3. Rear View Detail LED Color Green flashing Yellow Off Layer 3 LED Green Off Indicates The Switch is either downloading software or is not receiving power. Figure 5 Switch 4900 - The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test.
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.... rear view Switch - Figure 7 Switch 4924 - rear view Unit Information Label This label shows the following: ■ The 3Com product name of the Switch ■ The 3Com 3C number of the Switch ■ The unique MAC address (Ethernet address) of the Switch ■ The serial number of the Switch You may need this socket System Socket to connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced...
.... rear view Switch - Figure 7 Switch 4924 - rear view Unit Information Label This label shows the following: ■ The 3Com product name of the Switch ■ The 3Com 3C number of the Switch ■ The unique MAC address (Ethernet address) of the Switch ■ The serial number of the Switch You may need this socket System Socket to connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced...
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...per second - Notify and unfilter All ports belong to the untagged Default VLAN (VLAN 1) IGMP filtering enabled Enabled Disabled per port Switch 4900, 4924, and 4950: Enabled Switch 4900 SX: Not applicable 169.254.100.100* 255.255.0.0 * This default IP address is used if the unit is ... IP address is fitted by your Slot supplier for the Switches. Notify and filter Low threshold: 1500 broadcast frames per second - 20 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Console Port The console port allows you initialize one of the Switch units, it is set to auto-baud (up to ...
...per second - Notify and unfilter All ports belong to the untagged Default VLAN (VLAN 1) IGMP filtering enabled Enabled Disabled per port Switch 4900, 4924, and 4950: Enabled Switch 4900 SX: Not applicable 169.254.100.100* 255.255.0.0 * This default IP address is used if the unit is ... IP address is fitted by your Slot supplier for the Switches. Notify and filter Low threshold: 1500 broadcast frames per second - 20 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Console Port The console port allows you initialize one of the Switch units, it is set to auto-baud (up to ...
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...or removing any components from the Switch or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you need to install and set up Sequence ■ Switch 4950 - VORSICHT: Sicherheitsinformationen. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch entfernen oder dem Switch hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen... Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric ■ The Power-up the Switch. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité. GBIC Operation WARNING: Safety Information. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les ...
...or removing any components from the Switch or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you need to install and set up Sequence ■ Switch 4950 - VORSICHT: Sicherheitsinformationen. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch entfernen oder dem Switch hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen... Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric ■ The Power-up the Switch. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité. GBIC Operation WARNING: Safety Information. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les ...