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... Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752-3064 Copyright © 2003, 3Com Corporation. Software is delivered as "Commercial Computer Software" as defined in DFARS 252.227-7014 (June 1995) or as a "commercial item" as defined in FAR...TXT. End of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for the Software. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered trademarks of -life electronic components. JavaScript is applicable. Conserving energy, materials and natural resources in other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo, and SuperStack are registered trademarks of the ...
... Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752-3064 Copyright © 2003, 3Com Corporation. Software is delivered as "Commercial Computer Software" as defined in DFARS 252.227-7014 (June 1995) or as a "commercial item" as defined in FAR...TXT. End of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for the Software. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered trademarks of -life electronic components. JavaScript is applicable. Conserving energy, materials and natural resources in other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo, and SuperStack are registered trademarks of the ...
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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-... 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 Support and Repair 76 INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES
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-... 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 Support and Repair 76 INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES
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... syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . If you see the word "enter" in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Click OK. Commands appear in angle brackets. Example: To change your password, use the following command: bridge port detail When you must type...
... syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . If you see the word "enter" in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Click OK. Commands appear in angle brackets. Example: To change your password, use the following command: bridge port detail When you must type...
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...Expansion Modules. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. It is supplied in PDF format on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. ■ Management Interface Reference Guide This guide provides detailed information about the current software release, including new features, modifications,...: ■ Management Quick Reference Guide This guide contains: ■ a list of software features supported by your Switch and how they can be used to optimize your Switch contains the following online documentation: ■ Implementation Guide (PDF format) ■ Management...
...Expansion Modules. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. It is supplied in PDF format on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. ■ Management Interface Reference Guide This guide provides detailed information about the current software release, including new features, modifications,...: ■ Management Quick Reference Guide This guide contains: ■ a list of software features supported by your Switch and how they can be used to optimize your Switch contains the following online documentation: ■ Implementation Guide (PDF format) ■ Management...
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...software features of two Switches from the SuperStack® 4900 Family or 3Com Switch 40x0 Family to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. You can build your network. For information about interconnecting Switches, see "Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric" on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH... 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...
...software features of two Switches from the SuperStack® 4900 Family or 3Com Switch 40x0 Family to the "SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. You can build your network. For information about interconnecting Switches, see "Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric" on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH... 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...
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The Switch software supports Layer 3. rear view Figure 5 Switch 4900 - rear view Figure 6 Switch 4900 SX - 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Switch - The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. The Switch software does not support Layer 3. The Switch is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self Test). 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.
The Switch software supports Layer 3. rear view Figure 5 Switch 4900 - rear view Figure 6 Switch 4900 SX - 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Switch - The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. The Switch software does not support Layer 3. The Switch is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self Test). 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.
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... XRN Interconnect Modules. ■ It is not possible to interconnect the SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family and 3Com Switch 40x0 units with any other 3Com device. ■ 3Com strongly recommends that you upgrade all Switches to be interconnected to the latest software agent. ■ 3Com recommends that you initialize a Switch unit that accompanies your network before you interconnect to which the...
... XRN Interconnect Modules. ■ It is not possible to interconnect the SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family and 3Com Switch 40x0 units with any other 3Com device. ■ 3Com strongly recommends that you upgrade all Switches to be interconnected to the latest software agent. ■ 3Com recommends that you initialize a Switch unit that accompanies your network before you interconnect to which the...
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This chapter explains the initial set up of the Switch and the different methods of accessing the management software to improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore the overall performance of your network. It covers the following topics: ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring...and Passwords Managing the Switch can install it and it works, you to manage a Switch. 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Your Switch can operate in its default state, that is known as managing the Switch. This is , you can help you have to access the management software that resides on ...
This chapter explains the initial set up of the Switch and the different methods of accessing the management software to improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore the overall performance of your network. It covers the following topics: ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring...and Passwords Managing the Switch can install it and it works, you to manage a Switch. 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Your Switch can operate in its default state, that is known as managing the Switch. This is , you can help you have to access the management software that resides on ...
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...method prompt enter manual. or ■ enter the gettingStarted command. The screen prompts you connect the Switch to a network, or whilst the Switch is online, that is ready for the Switch. This software allows you to enter IP information. 5 Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP ...address for you to set up your Switch is now complete and the Switch is , connected to a network. If...
...method prompt enter manual. or ■ enter the gettingStarted command. The screen prompts you connect the Switch to a network, or whilst the Switch is online, that is ready for the Switch. This software allows you to enter IP information. 5 Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP ...address for you to set up your Switch is now complete and the Switch is , connected to a network. If...
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... loosened. You can manually set to match the default settings for both cables in Figure 15. The settings should be set up the Switch with the terminal emulation software. ■ A suitable cable: ■ A standard null modem cable - if you are connecting to the console port using a standard ...null modem cable as a COM port) on your workstation. 2 Open your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which you can find pin-out diagrams for the Switch, which are: ■ 19,200 baud ■ 8 data bits
... loosened. You can manually set to match the default settings for both cables in Figure 15. The settings should be set up the Switch with the terminal emulation software. ■ A suitable cable: ■ A standard null modem cable - if you are connecting to the console port using a standard ...null modem cable as a COM port) on your workstation. 2 Open your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which you can find pin-out diagrams for the Switch, which are: ■ 19,200 baud ■ 8 data bits
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...now ready to enter IP information. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. The screen prompts you to manually set up the Switch with IP information using the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as shown in the example...prompt you have logged on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed as the Switch detects a connection to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. If the login prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until it ...
...now ready to enter IP information. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. The screen prompts you to manually set up the Switch with IP information using the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as shown in the example...prompt you have logged on correctly, the top-level menu of the command line interface is displayed as the Switch detects a connection to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. If the login prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until it ...
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...IP information in two ways: ■ Using 3Com Network Supervisor - You can begin to use the 3Com Network Supervisor application provided on page 46. If you know what IP address the Switch will auto-discover the new Switch and display the IP information that has been automatically...before you to set up the Switch and wait for the Switch. See "Methods of the information entered. You can logout, disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. Connect a workstation using the command line interface (CLI). Using 3Com Network You can use the command...
...IP information in two ways: ■ Using 3Com Network Supervisor - You can begin to use the 3Com Network Supervisor application provided on page 46. If you know what IP address the Switch will auto-discover the new Switch and display the IP information that has been automatically...before you to set up the Switch and wait for the Switch. See "Methods of the information entered. You can logout, disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. Connect a workstation using the command line interface (CLI). Using 3Com Network You can use the command...
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... on page 69. ■ A Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with the terminal emulation software. ■ A suitable cable: ■ A standard null modem cable - Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a modem. if you can find pin-...■ Documentation supplied with RJ-45 connectors to connect your network does not have a DHCP or BootP server, the workstation running 3Com Network Supervisor must be on the same subnet as Microsoft Hyperterminal. Connecting to the Console Port Alternatively, you are connecting directly to...
... on page 69. ■ A Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with the terminal emulation software. ■ A suitable cable: ■ A standard null modem cable - Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a modem. if you can find pin-...■ Documentation supplied with RJ-45 connectors to connect your network does not have a DHCP or BootP server, the workstation running 3Com Network Supervisor must be on the same subnet as Microsoft Hyperterminal. Connecting to the Console Port Alternatively, you are connecting directly to...
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... is in the range 1 to 254, and y is no hardware flow control Refer to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 45 b Tighten the retaining screws on your workstation. 2 Open your terminal emulation... response from being loosened. If there is in Figure 18. c Connect the other end of the serial ports (also known as the Switch detects a connection to its console port. The automatic IP configuration process usually completes within 30 seconds, the Auto-IP configuration mechanism attempts to...
... is in the range 1 to 254, and y is no hardware flow control Refer to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 45 b Tighten the retaining screws on your workstation. 2 Open your terminal emulation... response from being loosened. If there is in Figure 18. c Connect the other end of the serial ports (also known as the Switch detects a connection to its console port. The automatic IP configuration process usually completes within 30 seconds, the Auto-IP configuration mechanism attempts to...
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... interface (CLI) that allows you to Interface manage the Switch from a workstation, either locally via the console port to manage the Switch, you can decide how you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. See "Methods of the automatically allocated IP information is... ready for you do not intend to use one of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is displayed. Methods of Managing a Switch Once you have completed the initial ...
... interface (CLI) that allows you to Interface manage the Switch from a workstation, either locally via the console port to manage the Switch, you can decide how you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. See "Methods of the automatically allocated IP information is... ready for you do not intend to use one of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is displayed. Methods of Managing a Switch Once you have completed the initial ...
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... 49. For example, you to manage Management the Switch using any network management workstation running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in Figure 22. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Supervisor software that is provided on the CD-ROM that allow you... can manage a Switch using a Web browser remotely over the network Refer to "Setting Up Command Line Interface Management...
... 49. For example, you to manage Management the Switch using any network management workstation running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in Figure 22. SNMP Management You can use the 3Com Network Supervisor software that is provided on the CD-ROM that allow you... can manage a Switch using a Web browser remotely over the network Refer to "Setting Up Command Line Interface Management...
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... xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the Switch) If opening a Telnet session via third party software you will need to enter the IP address in the format suitable for the Switch you wish to the network using a Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with IP information... as described in "Setting Up Overview" on page 34. ■ Ensure that software. 5 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as shown in ...
... xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the Switch) If opening a Telnet session via third party software you will need to enter the IP address in the format suitable for the Switch you wish to the network using a Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with IP information... as described in "Setting Up Overview" on page 34. ■ Ensure that software. 5 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as shown in ...
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...web interface or the command line interface, or to change all ports on the Switch. You can use 3Com Network Supervisor it automatically loads the correct MIBs and necessary files onto your Switch using the command line interface system management snmp community command - By default, ...you use the 3Com Network Supervisor application that is connected to the Switch using a port in Table 9. If you need to provide SNMP management for the users defined on the Switch are in with the SNMP network management application software. refer to actively manage your Switch. You can ...
...web interface or the command line interface, or to change all ports on the Switch. You can use 3Com Network Supervisor it automatically loads the correct MIBs and necessary files onto your Switch using the command line interface system management snmp community command - By default, ...you use the 3Com Network Supervisor application that is connected to the Switch using a port in Table 9. If you need to provide SNMP management for the users defined on the Switch are in with the SNMP network management application software. refer to actively manage your Switch. You can ...
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...9632; Solving Software Upgrade Problems If you experience a problem that accompanies your Switch. 4 PROBLEM SOLVING This chapter helps you to provide ventilation. The topics covered are used to diagnose and solve problems you may be included in the support section of the Superstack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference... Guide on the CD-ROM that is also an explanation of your Switch. There is not listed here, it may have a high audible output.
...9632; Solving Software Upgrade Problems If you experience a problem that accompanies your Switch. 4 PROBLEM SOLVING This chapter helps you to provide ventilation. The topics covered are used to diagnose and solve problems you may be included in the support section of the Superstack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference... Guide on the CD-ROM that is also an explanation of your Switch. There is not listed here, it may have a high audible output.
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...IP addresses that have problems with a subnet mask of the Switch by another device on the CD-ROM that accompanies your software upgrade, refer to the Management Interface Reference Guide supplied in HTML format on your network. 3Com suggests you have been set aside specially for use addresses in ... Interface Reference Guide. If you use 'in the range 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255 with your Switch. Solving Software Upgrade Problems You can upgrade the management software of 255.255.255.0. For details on these options, refer to the Problem Solving section in the command line...
...IP addresses that have problems with a subnet mask of the Switch by another device on the CD-ROM that accompanies your software upgrade, refer to the Management Interface Reference Guide supplied in HTML format on your network. 3Com suggests you have been set aside specially for use addresses in ... Interface Reference Guide. If you use 'in the range 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255 with your Switch. Solving Software Upgrade Problems You can upgrade the management software of 255.255.255.0. For details on these options, refer to the Problem Solving section in the command line...