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...of the Institute of Microsoft Corporation. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT It is applicable. Reducing the waste generated by any means or used to make changes in 3Com's standard commercial license for the recovery, reclamation and safe disposal of safely. XRN is a registered trademark in ... in this documentation, it is fully biodegradable and recyclable, and is a trademark of Sun Microsystems. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo, and SuperStack are commercial in this product is printed on a continual basis. Technical data is furnished under a license agreement included with...
...of the Institute of Microsoft Corporation. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT It is applicable. Reducing the waste generated by any means or used to make changes in 3Com's standard commercial license for the recovery, reclamation and safe disposal of safely. XRN is a registered trademark in ... in this documentation, it is fully biodegradable and recyclable, and is a trademark of Sun Microsystems. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo, and SuperStack are commercial in this product is printed on a continual basis. Technical data is furnished under a license agreement included with...
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Powering-up the Switch 27 Checking for Management 36 Manually Configuring 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 10/100/1000BASE-T Cables 28 Choosing the Correct Fiber Cables 29 Switch 4950 - GBIC Operation 29 ...
Powering-up the Switch 27 Checking for Management 36 Manually Configuring 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 10/100/1000BASE-T Cables 28 Choosing the Correct Fiber Cables 29 Switch 4950 - GBIC Operation 29 ...
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...use by network administrators who are responsible for use with your product differ from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com...model, 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 by network administrators who are responsible for use with your product differ from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com...model, 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 ...
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...+Alt+Del Italics are linked with a plus sign (+). Caution Information that alerts you to potential personal injury. Example: To change your password, use the following command: bridge port detail When you see the word "enter" in this guide, you to potential loss of data or potential damage... and then press Return or Enter. The word "command" means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are used throughout this example, you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . Example: To display port information, enter the...
...+Alt+Del Italics are linked with a plus sign (+). Caution Information that alerts you to potential personal injury. Example: To change your password, use the following command: bridge port detail When you see the word "enter" in this guide, you to potential loss of data or potential damage... and then press Return or Enter. The word "command" means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are used throughout this example, you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . Example: To display port information, enter the...
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... Power System. ■ Documentation accompanying the Expansion Modules. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. Related Documentation 9 Related Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch. ■ a summary of software features supported by your Switch and how they can be used to optimize your Switch contains the following : ■ Management Quick Reference Guide This guide contains...
... Power System. ■ Documentation accompanying the Expansion Modules. ■ Documentation accompanying 3Com Network Supervisor. Related Documentation 9 Related Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch. ■ a summary of software features supported by your Switch and how they can be used to optimize your Switch contains the following : ■ Management Quick Reference Guide This guide contains...
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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 the Docs/referenceguide on the title page) and Page number (if ... that you copy the Docs/referenceguide directory as a whole to us. Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: Document title, Document part number (on the CD-ROM. Documentation Comments Your suggestions are very...
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 the Docs/referenceguide on the title page) and Page number (if ... that you copy the Docs/referenceguide directory as a whole to us. Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: Document title, Document part number (on the CD-ROM. Documentation Comments Your suggestions are very...
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... ■ Default Settings The information for all the Switches in your network. 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY This chapter contains introductory information about the hardware. 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. ■...
... ■ Default Settings The information for all the Switches in your network. 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY This chapter contains introductory information about the hardware. 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. ■...
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... 24. For more information about using the software features of two Switches from the SuperStack® 4900 Family or 3Com Switch 40x0 Family to create an XRN Distributed Fabric. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY About the Switches ■ The Switch 4900 connects your existing 100 Mbps...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...
... 24. For more information about using the software features of two Switches from the SuperStack® 4900 Family or 3Com Switch 40x0 Family to create an XRN Distributed Fabric. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY About the Switches ■ The Switch 4900 connects your existing 100 Mbps...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...
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They cannot be connected to these sockets. front view Figure 4 Switch 4950 - Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. Switch - These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. front view WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. 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 -
They cannot be connected to these sockets. front view Figure 4 Switch 4950 - Only connect RJ-45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. Switch - These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. front view WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. 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 -
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... in the 1000BASE-T standard. This offers you the flexibility of using GBIC transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to provide the highest available ... and the flow control setting can be manually configured. 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 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 not possible to ...
... in the 1000BASE-T standard. This offers you the flexibility of using GBIC transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to provide the highest available ... and the flow control setting can be manually configured. 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 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 not possible to ...
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...27. The Module is not installed. The Module is installed and supported. Determines the identity of the Switch when interconnected to another Switch to create an XRN Distributed Fabric and that the Switch will continue to color. For information on using the LEDs for problem solving, see "Checking for Correct Operation of the...Green Indicates Packets are being transmitted/received on 4900 SX.) No link is present. 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 4900, 10/100 Mbps ...
...27. The Module is not installed. The Module is installed and supported. Determines the identity of the Switch when interconnected to another Switch to create an XRN Distributed Fabric and that the Switch will continue to color. For information on using the LEDs for problem solving, see "Checking for Correct Operation of the...Green Indicates Packets are being transmitted/received on 4900 SX.) No link is present. 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 4900, 10/100 Mbps ...
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...Switch 4924 - Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you can use this information for fault reporting purposes. See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 27. Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to the Switch. Rear View Detail 19 Figure 8 Switch 4950 - rear view Switch... 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 ...
...Switch 4924 - Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you can use this information for fault reporting purposes. See "Connecting a Redundant Power System" on page 27. Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to the Switch. Rear View Detail 19 Figure 8 Switch 4950 - rear view Switch... 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 ...
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...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 operating in use this and configures itself with a suitable tool. Table 5 Default Setting Feature Port... on the network have this default IP address is already in standalone mode, and/or no parity and 1 stop bit. 20 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Console Port The console port allows you initialize one of -band management.
...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 operating in use this and configures itself with a suitable tool. Table 5 Default Setting Feature Port... on the network have this default IP address is already in standalone mode, and/or no parity and 1 stop bit. 20 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4900 FAMILY Console Port The console port allows you initialize one of -band management.
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...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 greater than room ambient temperature. CAUTION: Ensure that you... provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in the side of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are used to position the Switch, ensure that: ■ Cabling is located away from: ■ sources of electrical noise such as ...
...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 greater than room ambient temperature. CAUTION: Ensure that you... provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in the side of the Switch. 3Com recommends that the ventilation holes are used to position the Switch, ensure that: ■ Cabling is located away from: ■ sources of electrical noise such as ...
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...of conductive (electrical) dust, for example laser printers. ■ The AC supply used by the Switch is separate to that used by units that will fit in a clean, air conditioned environment. ■ No more than four Switch units are placed on runners, a shelf, or a tray to a wall....example air conditioning units and laser printers. CAUTION: Disconnect all self adhesive pads from the Switch before continuing. Remove all cables from the underside of the Switch. WARNING: The Switch should only be used in Figure 9. 3 Insert the three screws and tighten with the front facing towards ...
...of conductive (electrical) dust, for example laser printers. ■ The AC supply used by the Switch is separate to that used by units that will fit in a clean, air conditioned environment. ■ No more than four Switch units are placed on runners, a shelf, or a tray to a wall....example air conditioning units and laser printers. CAUTION: Disconnect all self adhesive pads from the Switch before continuing. Remove all cables from the underside of the Switch. WARNING: The Switch should only be used in Figure 9. 3 Insert the three screws and tighten with the front facing towards ...
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... unit with suitable screws (not provided). A combination of any two of the lower unit. Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family units and 3Com Switch 40x0 units can be placed one IP address. Damage caused to the unit by using incorrect screws invalidates your warranty. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for rack-mounting You must...
... unit with suitable screws (not provided). A combination of any two of the lower unit. Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family units and 3Com Switch 40x0 units can be placed one IP address. Damage caused to the unit by using incorrect screws invalidates your warranty. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for rack-mounting You must...
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... The documentation can also be located on the 3Com Web site. consists of the following methods: ■ XRN Interconnect Kit (3C17715) - For a detailed description of how to create an XRN Distributed Fabric using either of Switch units that can be interconnected is powered off before...or a GBIC Module to connect two Switch units together that are NOT hot-swappable or hot-insertable. Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric 25 How To Interconnect Units You can interconnect your network supplier for further information. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family GBIC Module (3C17714) ...
... The documentation can also be located on the 3Com Web site. consists of the following methods: ■ XRN Interconnect Kit (3C17715) - For a detailed description of how to create an XRN Distributed Fabric using either of Switch units that can be interconnected is powered off before...or a GBIC Module to connect two Switch units together that are NOT hot-swappable or hot-insertable. Creating an XRN Distributed Fabric 25 How To Interconnect Units You can interconnect your network supplier for further information. ■ SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family GBIC Module (3C17714) ...
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... network before you interconnect to an existing unit. 26 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH ■ Only 3Com XRN Interconnect Cables can be used elsewhere in your Switch or on which XRN Interconnect Cable end is not possible to interconnect the SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family and 3Com Switch 40x0 units with the yellow cable end will be assigned the identity...
... network before you interconnect to an existing unit. 26 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH ■ Only 3Com XRN Interconnect Cables can be used elsewhere in your Switch or on which XRN Interconnect Cable end is not possible to interconnect the SuperStack 3 Switch 4900 Family and 3Com Switch 40x0 units with the yellow cable end will be assigned the identity...
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...Power-up Sequence 27 The Power-up Sequence The following sequence of steps to power-up the Switch. The Switch powers-up the Use the following sections describe how to Redundant Power the Switch. Powering-up and runs through its Power On Self Test (POST) because of LEDs the... LEDs light in a rapid sequence. Connecting a You can connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System to get your power outlet. The Switch is ...
...Power-up Sequence 27 The Power-up Sequence The following sequence of steps to power-up the Switch. The Switch powers-up the Use the following sections describe how to Redundant Power the Switch. Powering-up and runs through its Power On Self Test (POST) because of LEDs the... LEDs light in a rapid sequence. Connecting a You can connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System to get your power outlet. The Switch is ...
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...you need a cross-over capability. If you want to install the Switch using a Category 5E or Category 6 cable, 3Com recommends that you use at least Category 5 twisted pair cable - See Table 7. 3Com recommends that you briefly connect the cable Therefore you can automatically detect whether...connection to another MDIX port, you need to use a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System output. If auto-negotiation is enabled. CAUTION: The Switch has no ON/OFF switch; 28 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH WARNING: If you are connecting the Switch to a Type 3 Power Module, read ...
...you need a cross-over capability. If you want to install the Switch using a Category 5E or Category 6 cable, 3Com recommends that you use at least Category 5 twisted pair cable - See Table 7. 3Com recommends that you briefly connect the cable Therefore you can automatically detect whether...connection to another MDIX port, you need to use a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System output. If auto-negotiation is enabled. CAUTION: The Switch has no ON/OFF switch; 28 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH WARNING: If you are connecting the Switch to a Type 3 Power Module, read ...