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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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... Choosing a Suitable Site 22 Rack-mounting 23 Placing Units On Top of Hardware Features 13 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 How To Interconnect Units...
... Choosing a Suitable Site 22 Rack-mounting 23 Placing Units On Top of Hardware Features 13 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 How To Interconnect Units...
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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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... shipped with 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 installing and setting ..., follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ For illustrative purposes all pictures and example screens show the 4900 model, however, all the ...
... shipped with 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 installing and setting ..., follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ For illustrative purposes all pictures and example screens show the 4900 model, however, all the ...
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... problems. ■ Implementation Guide This guide contains information on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. Accessing Online Documentation The CD-ROM supplied with your Switch contains the following : ■ Management Quick Reference Guide This guide contains: ■ a ...Switch. ■ Release Notes These notes provide information about the web interface and command line interface that enable you may find useful: ■ Documentation accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power System. ■ Documentation accompanying the Expansion Modules. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com...
... problems. ■ Implementation Guide This guide contains information on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. Accessing Online Documentation The CD-ROM supplied with your Switch contains the following : ■ Management Quick Reference Guide This guide contains: ■ a ...Switch. ■ Release Notes These notes provide information about the web interface and command line interface that enable you may find useful: ■ Documentation accompanying the Advanced Redundant Power System. ■ Documentation accompanying the Expansion Modules. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com...
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... that you will help make our documentation more useful to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: Document title, Document part number (on the CD-ROM. Example: Part Number DUA1770-0AAA0x, SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family Getting Started Guide, Page 21 Please e-mail comments about this document to you. 10...
... that you will help make our documentation more useful to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: Document title, Document part number (on the CD-ROM. Example: Part Number DUA1770-0AAA0x, SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family Getting Started Guide, Page 21 Please e-mail comments about this document to you. 10...
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1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY This chapter contains introductory information about the hardware. The information for all the Switches in your network. Front View Detail ■ 100/1000BASE-T and 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports ■ 1000BASE-SX Ports ■ GBIC Ports ■ LEDs ■ Switch - It covers summary information about the Switch 4900, 4900 SX, 4924 and...
1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY This chapter contains introductory information about the hardware. The information for all the Switches in your network. Front View Detail ■ 100/1000BASE-T and 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports ■ 1000BASE-SX Ports ■ GBIC Ports ■ LEDs ■ Switch - It covers summary information about the Switch 4900, 4900 SX, 4924 and...
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.... For more information about using the 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. This allows you to create a highly resilient core around ...1000 Mbps copper backbone or server connection. ■ The Switch 4900 SX connects your existing 1000 Mbps devices and high-performance workgroups with a 1000BASE-SX fiber backbone or server connection. ■ The Switch 4924 connects your existing 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps devices and ...
.... For more information about using the 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. This allows you to create a highly resilient core around ...1000 Mbps copper backbone or server connection. ■ The Switch 4900 SX connects your existing 1000 Mbps devices and high-performance workgroups with a 1000BASE-SX fiber backbone or server connection. ■ The Switch 4924 connects your existing 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps devices and ...
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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 Detail Figure 1 Switch 4900 - 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Switch - front view 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 - 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Switch - front view 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 -
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Front View Detail 15 Figure 3 Switch 4924 - These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. front view Figure 4 Switch 4950 - Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to these sockets. 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 a traditional PBX or public telephone network. Switch - They cannot be connected to these data sockets. front view WARNING: RJ-45 Ports.
Front View Detail 15 Figure 3 Switch 4924 - These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. front view Figure 4 Switch 4950 - Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to these sockets. 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 a traditional PBX or public telephone network. Switch - They cannot be connected to these data sockets. front view WARNING: RJ-45 Ports.
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The maximum segment length is 100 m (328 ft) over ). 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 are negotiated... link as Auto MDIX Ports (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 negotiated with the link partner. GBIC Ports GBIC ports support fiber Gigabit Ethernet...
The maximum segment length is 100 m (328 ft) over ). 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 are negotiated... link as Auto MDIX Ports (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 negotiated with the link partner. GBIC Ports GBIC ports support fiber Gigabit Ethernet...
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.... The Module is enabled. The Module is installed and supported. A fault has occurred. Front View Detail 17 LEDs Table 4 lists LEDs visible on 4924/4950) link is present, but the port is enabled. (Not applicable on 4900 SX.) A low speed (100 Mbps on 4900, 10/100 Mbps... The Module is powered-up and operating normally. Determines the identity of LEDs" on the Module has failed POST and has been automatically disabled. Switch - No packets are being transmitted/received on the port. A port on page 27. No packets are being transmitted/received on the port. For...
.... The Module is enabled. The Module is installed and supported. A fault has occurred. Front View Detail 17 LEDs Table 4 lists LEDs visible on 4924/4950) link is present, but the port is enabled. (Not applicable on 4900 SX.) A low speed (100 Mbps on 4900, 10/100 Mbps... The Module is powered-up and operating normally. Determines the identity of LEDs" on the Module has failed POST and has been automatically disabled. Switch - No packets are being transmitted/received on the port. A port on page 27. No packets are being transmitted/received on the port. For...
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rear view The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. rear view Figure 6 Switch 4900 SX - 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 does not support Layer 3. Figure 5 Switch 4900 - 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Switch - The Switch software supports Layer 3. The Switch is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self Test).
rear view The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. rear view Figure 6 Switch 4900 SX - 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 does not support Layer 3. Figure 5 Switch 4900 - 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Switch - The Switch software supports Layer 3. The Switch is initializing (which includes running a Power On Self Test).
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... purposes. 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 Redundant...
... purposes. 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 Redundant...
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... Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) Smart Auto-sensing IP Address Subnet Mask Switch 4900 Family Enabled Auto-negotiated Auto-negotiated Auto-negotiated Enabled High threshold: 3000 broadcast frames per second...slot 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...IP address. 20 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Console Port The console port allows you initialize one of the...
... Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) Smart Auto-sensing IP Address Subnet Mask Switch 4900 Family Enabled Auto-negotiated Auto-negotiated Auto-negotiated Enabled High threshold: 3000 broadcast frames per second...slot 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...IP address. 20 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Console Port The console port allows you initialize one of the...
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... Anhang A in Appendix A of Each Other ■ Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric ■ The Power-up the Switch. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui... se trouvent dans l'Appendice A de ce guide. 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter contains the information you must read the safety information provided in diesem Handbuch aufgefuehrt sind. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité...
... Anhang A in Appendix A of Each Other ■ Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric ■ The Power-up the Switch. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui... se trouvent dans l'Appendice A de ce guide. 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter contains the information you must read the safety information provided in diesem Handbuch aufgefuehrt sind. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité...
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... Notes ■ Warranty Flyer ■ Power Cord ■ 2 x securing brackets ■ 6 x screws ■ 4 x rubber feet Choosing a Suitable Site The Switch is suited for use in an internal wiring closet, a network room, or telecommunications room, where it can be connected easily. ■ Water or moisture cannot... enter the case of the Switch. ■ Air flow is not restricted around the Switch or through the vents in the side of the Switch. 3Com recommends that : ■ Cabling is located away from: ■ sources of 25 mm ...
... Notes ■ Warranty Flyer ■ Power Cord ■ 2 x securing brackets ■ 6 x screws ■ 4 x rubber feet Choosing a Suitable Site The Switch is suited for use in an internal wiring closet, a network room, or telecommunications room, where it can be connected easily. ■ Water or moisture cannot... enter the case of the Switch. ■ Air flow is not restricted around the Switch or through the vents in the side of the Switch. 3Com recommends that : ■ Cabling is located away from: ■ sources of 25 mm ...
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...; The air is as free from dust as possible. ■ The unit is installed in most standard 19-inch racks. To rack-mount your Switch: 1 Place the Switch the right way up on runners, a shelf, or a tray to allow a 2U space within the rack for example air conditioning units and laser ...printers. WARNING: The Switch should only be used in Figure 9. 3 Insert the three screws and tighten with the front facing towards you may need to support the weight. Remove...
...; The air is as free from dust as possible. ■ The unit is installed in most standard 19-inch racks. To rack-mount your Switch: 1 Place the Switch the right way up on runners, a shelf, or a tray to allow a 2U space within the rack for example air conditioning units and laser ...printers. WARNING: The Switch should only be used in Figure 9. 3 Insert the three screws and tighten with the front facing towards you may need to support the weight. Remove...
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... 2 and 3 for rack-mounting You must use the screws supplied with the securing brackets. Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family units and 3Com Switch 40x0 units can be positioned at each Switch, sticking one IP address. Ensure that the pads of the upper unit line up to four units can be interconnected...
... 2 and 3 for rack-mounting You must use the screws supplied with the securing brackets. Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family units and 3Com Switch 40x0 units can be positioned at each Switch, sticking one IP address. Ensure that the pads of the upper unit line up to four units can be interconnected...