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...100BASE-TX/ 1000BASE-T Ports 18 1000BASE-X SFP Ports 19 100BASE-X SFP Ports (Switch 5500-EI FX only) 19 Console Port 19 Unit LED 20 LEDs 20 Switch 5500 Family - Rear View Detail 23 Switch 5500 23 Switch 5500G-EI 24 Expansion Module Slot 24 Power Socket 24 Open Book Warning Labels 24 Redundant ...Power System Socket 25 Stacking Cable Ports (Switch 5500G-EI) 25 CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Before You Start ...
...100BASE-TX/ 1000BASE-T Ports 18 1000BASE-X SFP Ports 19 100BASE-X SFP Ports (Switch 5500-EI FX only) 19 Console Port 19 Unit LED 20 LEDs 20 Switch 5500 Family - Rear View Detail 23 Switch 5500 23 Switch 5500G-EI 24 Expansion Module Slot 24 Power Socket 24 Open Book Warning Labels 24 Redundant ...Power System Socket 25 Stacking Cable Ports (Switch 5500G-EI) 25 CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Before You Start ...
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... Contents 28 Choosing a Suitable Site 29 Rack-mounting 30 Switch 5500 (non PoE) 30 Switch 5500 and Switch 5500G-EI (PoE) 32 Connecting a Redundant Power Supply 33 Specifying the Redundant Power System 36 Connecting the Switch to the Redundant Power System 37 Connecting the Earthing Cable 38 RPS LED 39 Using Power over Ethernet 39 Placing Units...
... Contents 28 Choosing a Suitable Site 29 Rack-mounting 30 Switch 5500 (non PoE) 30 Switch 5500 and Switch 5500G-EI (PoE) 32 Connecting a Redundant Power Supply 33 Specifying the Redundant Power System 36 Connecting the Switch to the Redundant Power System 37 Connecting the Earthing Cable 38 RPS LED 39 Using Power over Ethernet 39 Placing Units...
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... Cable 124 Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments 124 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 5500 (28 Port) 128 Switch 5500 PWR (28 Port) 129 Switch 5500 (52 Port) 130 Switch 5500 PWR (52 Port) 131 Switch 5500 FX (28 Port) 132 Switch 5500G-EI (24 Port) 133 Switch 5500G-EI PWR (24 Port) 134 Switch 5500G-EI (48 Port) 135 FTP (via a network port) 91 XModem (via the...
... Cable 124 Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments 124 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 5500 (28 Port) 128 Switch 5500 PWR (28 Port) 129 Switch 5500 (52 Port) 130 Switch 5500 PWR (52 Port) 131 Switch 5500 FX (28 Port) 132 Switch 5500G-EI (24 Port) 133 Switch 5500G-EI PWR (24 Port) 134 Switch 5500G-EI (48 Port) 135 FTP (via a network port) 91 XModem (via the...
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Switch 5500G-EI PWR (48 Port) 136 Switch 5500G-EI SFP (24-Port) 137 RPS 138 Earthing Lead 139 D OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product 141 Purchase Value-Added Services 141 Troubleshoot Online 142 Access Software Downloads 142 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 142 Contact Us 143 INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES
Switch 5500G-EI PWR (48 Port) 136 Switch 5500G-EI SFP (24-Port) 137 RPS 138 Earthing Lead 139 D OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product 141 Purchase Value-Added Services 141 Troubleshoot Online 142 Access Software Downloads 142 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 142 Contact Us 143 INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES
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... Input Module Slot Switch 5500 Family Switch 5500-SI 28 Port 24 4 11 Switch 5500-SI 52 Port 48 4 11 Switch 5500-EI 28 Port 24 4 11 Switch 5500-EI 52 Port 48 4 11 Switch 5500 PWR 28 Port 24 4 11 Switch 5500 PWR 52 Port 48 4 11 Switch 5500 FX 28 Port 2 24 2 11 Switch 5500G-EI 24 Port 24 24* 4† 2 1 1 1 Switch 5500G-EI 48 Port 48 48* 4† 2 1 1 1 Switch 5500G-EI SFP 24...
... Input Module Slot Switch 5500 Family Switch 5500-SI 28 Port 24 4 11 Switch 5500-SI 52 Port 48 4 11 Switch 5500-EI 28 Port 24 4 11 Switch 5500-EI 52 Port 48 4 11 Switch 5500 PWR 28 Port 24 4 11 Switch 5500 PWR 52 Port 48 4 11 Switch 5500 FX 28 Port 2 24 2 11 Switch 5500G-EI 24 Port 24 24* 4† 2 1 1 1 Switch 5500G-EI 48 Port 48 48* 4† 2 1 1 1 Switch 5500G-EI SFP 24...
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...3CR17255). Duplex Modes Half and Full duplex on all front panel ports, except SFP ports, (Switch 5500G-EI) when fitted with one IP address. Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Ports (Switch 5500) Auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports or 100BASE-X ports. Fast Ethernet and Auto-negotiating 10BASE...-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Ports and SFP ports. (Switch 5500G-EI) 100BASE-X SFP Ports Supports 100BASE-LX10 10km ...
...3CR17255). Duplex Modes Half and Full duplex on all front panel ports, except SFP ports, (Switch 5500G-EI) when fitted with one IP address. Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Ports (Switch 5500) Auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports or 100BASE-X ports. Fast Ethernet and Auto-negotiating 10BASE...-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Ports and SFP ports. (Switch 5500G-EI) 100BASE-X SFP Ports Supports 100BASE-LX10 10km ...
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... RPS LED 10/100BASE-TX Ports 1000BASE-X Ports Unit LED Mode LED Power LED Figure 2 Switch 5500 SI and EI 52-Port - front view PWR LED 1000BASE-X Ports Port Status LEDs Console Port RPS LED 3CR17171-91 SuperStack 4 Switch 5500 PWR 28 Port Green=Status Yellow=Packet Red=PoE 10/100BASE-TX Ports 1000BASE-X Ports Unit...
... RPS LED 10/100BASE-TX Ports 1000BASE-X Ports Unit LED Mode LED Power LED Figure 2 Switch 5500 SI and EI 52-Port - front view PWR LED 1000BASE-X Ports Port Status LEDs Console Port RPS LED 3CR17171-91 SuperStack 4 Switch 5500 PWR 28 Port Green=Status Yellow=Packet Red=PoE 10/100BASE-TX Ports 1000BASE-X Ports Unit...
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...Mode LED front view Port Status LEDs Console Port Unit LED RPS LED Mode LED 3CR17172-91 SuperStack 4 Switch 5500 PWR 52 Port Green=Status Yellow=Packet Red=PoE 10/100BASE-TX Ports Figure 5 Switch 5500-EI FX 28-Port - front view PWR LED 1000BASE-X Ports Port Status LEDs Speed Duplex Console Port RPS... LED 3CR17181-91 SuperStack 4 Switch 5500-EI 28-Port FX 100Base-FX 1000Base-X 10/100/100BASE-T Green=Speed Yellow=Duplex RPS PWR 100BASE-FX Ports 1000BASE-X Ports Unit LED 10/100/...
...Mode LED front view Port Status LEDs Console Port Unit LED RPS LED Mode LED 3CR17172-91 SuperStack 4 Switch 5500 PWR 52 Port Green=Status Yellow=Packet Red=PoE 10/100BASE-TX Ports Figure 5 Switch 5500-EI FX 28-Port - front view PWR LED 1000BASE-X Ports Port Status LEDs Speed Duplex Console Port RPS... LED 3CR17181-91 SuperStack 4 Switch 5500-EI 28-Port FX 100Base-FX 1000Base-X 10/100/100BASE-T Green=Speed Yellow=Duplex RPS PWR 100BASE-FX Ports 1000BASE-X Ports Unit LED 10/100/...
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...Yellow=10/100Mbps D(Duplex):Green=Full Duplex Yellow=Half Duplex 1000Base-X 1000Base-X Power LED RPS LED 25/11 SD 3CR17259-91 SuperStack 4 Switch 5500G-EI SFP 24-Port 26/12 SD 27/23 SD 28/24 SD 10/100/1000Base-TX PWR RPS STK MOD 1000BASE-X Ports 10/...Console Port Mode Stack LED LED WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. They cannot be connected to these sockets. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 4 SWITCH 5500 FAMILY Figure 7 Switch 5500G-EI (48 port) - These are configured as standard traditional telephone sockets, or to connect the unit to these data sockets. 10BASE-T/ The ...
...Yellow=10/100Mbps D(Duplex):Green=Full Duplex Yellow=Half Duplex 1000Base-X 1000Base-X Power LED RPS LED 25/11 SD 3CR17259-91 SuperStack 4 Switch 5500G-EI SFP 24-Port 26/12 SD 27/23 SD 28/24 SD 10/100/1000Base-TX PWR RPS STK MOD 1000BASE-X Ports 10/...Console Port Mode Stack LED LED WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. They cannot be connected to these sockets. 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 4 SWITCH 5500 FAMILY Figure 7 Switch 5500G-EI (48 port) - These are configured as standard traditional telephone sockets, or to connect the unit to these data sockets. 10BASE-T/ The ...
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...Alternatively, auto-negotiation can be manually configured to connect a terminal. Duplex and flow control must be disabled. The Switch 5500-EI FX supports copper transceivers on the Switch is auto-negotiation enabled, where the speed, duplex and flow control modes of -band management. If auto-negotiation is...you the flexibility of using SFP transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of a link are 100Mbps (Switch 5500-EI FX ports that can be manually configured. As the console port...
...Alternatively, auto-negotiation can be manually configured to connect a terminal. Duplex and flow control must be disabled. The Switch 5500-EI FX supports copper transceivers on the Switch is auto-negotiation enabled, where the speed, duplex and flow control modes of -band management. If auto-negotiation is...you the flexibility of using SFP transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of a link are 100Mbps (Switch 5500-EI FX ports that can be manually configured. As the console port...
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.... Loop cable is not compatible with the other Switches in resilient mode. Green flashing Switch is attached. Yellow AC failed or not connected....During POST a test ID number appears in progress. Green flashing The Switch has failed POST. Off The Module is in the Unit LED (...download, a clockwise cycling bar appears in progress. Green flashing 't' The Switch is over temperature and unit temperature is no RPS supply connected. Mode LED... 1000 SFP Duplex and Activity, or Stack Activity. Module LED (Switch 5500G-EI only) Green The Module is in the Unit LED. Off Stacking...
.... Loop cable is not compatible with the other Switches in resilient mode. Green flashing Switch is attached. Yellow AC failed or not connected....During POST a test ID number appears in progress. Green flashing The Switch has failed POST. Off The Module is in the Unit LED (...download, a clockwise cycling bar appears in progress. Green flashing 't' The Switch is over temperature and unit temperature is no RPS supply connected. Mode LED... 1000 SFP Duplex and Activity, or Stack Activity. Module LED (Switch 5500G-EI only) Green The Module is in the Unit LED. Off Stacking...
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Self Test (POST) or Software Download is a fault with the Power Supply Unit. The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. Switch 5500 Family - Rear View Detail Switch 5500 Figure 9 Switch 5500 SI, EI and FX - rear view Power Socket Open Book Warning Labels NULL 100-240V; 50/60Hz; 2.5A ~ -48 -60V;2.0A Redundant Power System Socket Figure 10...
Self Test (POST) or Software Download is a fault with the Power Supply Unit. The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. Switch 5500 Family - Rear View Detail Switch 5500 Figure 9 Switch 5500 SI, EI and FX - rear view Power Socket Open Book Warning Labels NULL 100-240V; 50/60Hz; 2.5A ~ -48 -60V;2.0A Redundant Power System Socket Figure 10...
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...;ssen Sie die in the range 100-240 VAC. 24 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 4 SWITCH 5500 FAMILY Switch 5500G-EI Power Socket Switch 5500G PoE PSU 24-Port NULL Figure 11 Switch 5500G-EI - Failure to install an Expansion Module. AVERTISSEMENT: Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant des... commutateurs de la gamme Switch 5500 ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sé...
...;ssen Sie die in the range 100-240 VAC. 24 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 4 SWITCH 5500 FAMILY Switch 5500G-EI Power Socket Switch 5500G PoE PSU 24-Port NULL Figure 11 Switch 5500G-EI - Failure to install an Expansion Module. AVERTISSEMENT: Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant des... commutateurs de la gamme Switch 5500 ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sé...
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... to sixteen rack units apart. It is not possible to create a Fabric by interconnecting a 3Com Switch 5500 with any combination of 5500G-EI 24 port and 48 port units, up to the Installation Guide that accompanies your cable. Rear...5500 lub przeprowadzeniem prac konserwacyjnych należy zapoznać się z informacjami o bezpieczeństwie zawartymi w Załączniku A niniejszego podręcznika. which enables you can stack together any other 3Com device (such as a 5500G-EI) or mix Enhanced Image (EI) Switch 5500 units with Standard Image (SI) units. Switch 5500...
... to sixteen rack units apart. It is not possible to create a Fabric by interconnecting a 3Com Switch 5500 with any combination of 5500G-EI 24 port and 48 port units, up to the Installation Guide that accompanies your cable. Rear...5500 lub przeprowadzeniem prac konserwacyjnych należy zapoznać się z informacjami o bezpieczeństwie zawartymi w Załączniku A niniejszego podręcznika. which enables you can stack together any other 3Com device (such as a 5500G-EI) or mix Enhanced Image (EI) Switch 5500 units with Standard Image (SI) units. Switch 5500...
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... Filtering Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Fast Start RMON Alarm Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) Spanning Tree Protocol Smart Auto-sensing Switch 5500 Family Enabled Auto-negotiated Auto-negotiated Enabled on the Switch 5500G-EI (when a PoE PSU is returned to the untagged Default VLAN (VLAN 1) with IEEE Std 802.1Q-1998 learning operational. 26...
... Filtering Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Fast Start RMON Alarm Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) Spanning Tree Protocol Smart Auto-sensing Switch 5500 Family Enabled Auto-negotiated Auto-negotiated Enabled on the Switch 5500G-EI (when a PoE PSU is returned to the untagged Default VLAN (VLAN 1) with IEEE Std 802.1Q-1998 learning operational. 26...
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... sind. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant de Switch 5500 ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez...A de ce guide. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch 5500 entfernen oder der Switch 5500 hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen, die ...Each Other ■ The Power-up the Switch 5500. Antes de instalar o extraer cualquier componente del Switch 5500 o de realizar tareas de mantenimiento, debe ... installing or removing any components from the Switch 5500 or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you need to install and ...
... sind. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant de Switch 5500 ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez...A de ce guide. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch 5500 entfernen oder der Switch 5500 hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen, die ...Each Other ■ The Power-up the Switch 5500. Antes de instalar o extraer cualquier componente del Switch 5500 o de realizar tareas de mantenimiento, debe ... installing or removing any components from the Switch 5500 or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you need to install and ...
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... telecommunications room, where it can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, or free-standing. When deciding where to position the Switch, ensure that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. cable tie and earthing lead) ✓ ✓✓✓ 2 x Front Securing ...incl. Table 7 Package Contents Choosing a Suitable Site 29 Switch 5500-SI 28 and 52 Port Switch 5500-EI 28 and 52 Port Switch 5500 PWR 28 and 52 Port Switch 5500 FX 28 Port Switch 5500G-EI 24 Port Switch 5500G-EI 48 Port Switch 5500G-EI SFP 28 Port Blanking Plate 12A RPS Connector and Backshell ...
... telecommunications room, where it can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, or free-standing. When deciding where to position the Switch, ensure that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. cable tie and earthing lead) ✓ ✓✓✓ 2 x Front Securing ...incl. Table 7 Package Contents Choosing a Suitable Site 29 Switch 5500-SI 28 and 52 Port Switch 5500-EI 28 and 52 Port Switch 5500 PWR 28 and 52 Port Switch 5500 FX 28 Port Switch 5500G-EI 24 Port Switch 5500G-EI 48 Port Switch 5500G-EI SFP 28 Port Blanking Plate 12A RPS Connector and Backshell ...
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... tighten with a suitable screwdriver. 4 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other front securing bracket. 32 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Switch 5500 and To rack-mount the front of your Switch 5500 and Switch 5500G-EI (PoE): Switch 5500G-EI (PoE) 1 Place the Switch the right way up on a hard flat surface, with the front facing towards you. 2 Locate a securing bracket over...
... tighten with a suitable screwdriver. 4 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other front securing bracket. 32 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Switch 5500 and To rack-mount the front of your Switch 5500 and Switch 5500G-EI (PoE): Switch 5500G-EI (PoE) 1 Place the Switch the right way up on a hard flat surface, with the front facing towards you. 2 Locate a securing bracket over...
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4 CREATING AN XRN STACKING FABRIC This chapter contains the information you have either set up your Switches to create an XRN Stacking Fabric and then treated as a single manageable unit with one IP address. It is not possible to... and the level of XRN support offered by interconnecting a 3Com Switch 5500 with Standard Image (SI) units. This section assumes you need to eight 3Com Switch 5500 units can interconnect your units for management as a 5500G-EI) or mix Enhanced Image (EI) Switch 5500 units with any other 3Com device (such as detailed in Chapter 3 "Setting Up ...
4 CREATING AN XRN STACKING FABRIC This chapter contains the information you have either set up your Switches to create an XRN Stacking Fabric and then treated as a single manageable unit with one IP address. It is not possible to... and the level of XRN support offered by interconnecting a 3Com Switch 5500 with Standard Image (SI) units. This section assumes you need to eight 3Com Switch 5500 units can interconnect your units for management as a 5500G-EI) or mix Enhanced Image (EI) Switch 5500 units with any other 3Com device (such as detailed in Chapter 3 "Setting Up ...
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...IDs within the Fabric if you add a unit to a Fabric that has previously been manually configured with Standard Image (SI) units. ■ 3Com strongly recommends that accompanies your network before you manually assign unit IDs to have predictability of how XRN Technology operates and ...View. Use the dir command from a Switch unit that has previously been used elsewhere in question and the other 3Com device (such as a 5500G-EI) or mix Enhanced Image (EI) Switch 5500 units with a unit ID and this is created using the Switch 5500 the unit numbering can be determined in two...
...IDs within the Fabric if you add a unit to a Fabric that has previously been manually configured with Standard Image (SI) units. ■ 3Com strongly recommends that accompanies your network before you manually assign unit IDs to have predictability of how XRN Technology operates and ...View. Use the dir command from a Switch unit that has previously been used elsewhere in question and the other 3Com device (such as a 5500G-EI) or mix Enhanced Image (EI) Switch 5500 units with a unit ID and this is created using the Switch 5500 the unit numbering can be determined in two...