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    SuperStack® 3 Switch 4400 Getting Started Guide 3C17203 3C17204 3C17206 http://www.3com.com/ Part No. DUA1720-3AAA03 Published March 2002
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    to you in conjunction with, this User Guide. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the United States and may or may not be registered in other countries. 3Com and SuperStack are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. The 3Com logo and CoreBuilder are trademarks
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    4400 About the Switch 4400 12 Summary of Hardware Features 12 Summary of Software Features 13 Switch 4400 - Front View Detail 14 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 15 LEDs 15 Switch 4400 - Rear View Detail 17 Power Socket 18 Redundant Power System Socket 18 Console Port 18 Expansion Module Slots 18 Default
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    Power System 27 Choosing the Correct Cables 27 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview 30 IP Configuration 30 Preparing for Management 32 Initial Switch Setup 32 Manual Setup 33 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 33 Connecting to the Console Port 35 Automatic Setup 38 Using 3Com Network
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    Assignments 60 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4400 (24-port) 63 Switch 4400 (48-port) 65 D TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 67 World Wide Web Site 67 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 67 3Com FTP Site 68 Support from Your Network Supplier 68 Support from 3Com 68 Returning Products for
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    you need to install and use a SuperStack® 3 Switch 4400 in its default state. This guide is intended for use with Switch 4400 models: ■ 3C17203 and 3C17206 - 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports ■ 3C17204 - 48 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports All procedures described in this guide apply to all models. The
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    , use the following syntax: system password Commands In this example, you must supply a password for . The word "command" means that you must enter the command exactly as shown and then press Return or Enter. Commands appear in bold. Example: To display port information
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    Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following: ■ SuperStack 3 Switch Implementation Guide This guide contains information on the features supported by your Switch and how they can be used to optimize your network. It is supplied in PDF format on the
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    maintain the structure of the files. You can register your SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 on the 3Com Web site: http://support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl Your suggestions are very important to us. They will help make our documentation more useful to you. Please e-mail comments about this document to
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    THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 4400 and how it can be used in your network. It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4400 ■ Switch 4400 - Front View Detail ■ Switch 4400
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    Features Table 3 summarizes the hardware features that are supported by the Switch 4400. Table 3 Hardware features Feature Switch 4400 Addresses ■ Up to 8000 supported ■ Up to 64 permanent entries Auto-negotiation ■ Supported on all ports ■ Auto MDI/MDI-X Forwarding Modes Store and
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    Support Quality of Service (QoS) RMON Email Notification of Events Management Port Security Switch 4400 Supported Supported Supported stack-wide Supported Support for up to 60 VLANs using the IEEE 802.1Q standard ■ 128 Multicast filter groups supported ■ IGMP filtering supported Supported Supported
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    14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400 Switch 4400 - Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - front view 1 Figure 2 Switch 4400 / 4400 SE - front view 2 The appearance of the overlays in Figure 1 and Figure 2 differ but the functionality is identical for both Switches.
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    - Front View Detail 15 Figure 3 Switch 4400 (48-port) - front view WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. They cannot be used as standard traditional telephone sockets, or to connect the unit to a traditional PBX or public telephone network. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors
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    not been determined or there is no Link for a single port Module. Yellow flashing A Module is installed, however, it is not supported. Off The Module is not installed. Unit LEDs 1-8 Green When the Switch forms a stack with other Switch 4400 units, the LED indicates the position of the unit in
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    -port) 1,2,3,4,8,7,6,5 (48-port) Green flashing The Switch physically forms a stack with other Switch 4400 units, but cannot be managed as part of that stack until all units have been upgraded to software version 2.0 or later. Off A fault has occurred. Power/Self Test LED Green The Switch is
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    for both Switches. Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to any supply voltage in the range 90-260 VAC. Redundant Power To protect against internal power supply failure, you can use this socket System Socket to connect a Switch 4400 to a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant
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    -Sensing Enabled Webcache Support Disabled Quality of Service (QoS) All ports prioritize NBX VoIP traffic (LAN and IP). All ports set to "best effort" for all other traffic. Webcache support and Quality of Service (QoS) are not available on the SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE unless the product
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    20 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400
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    of Each Other ■ The Power-up Sequence WARNING: Safety Information. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 4400 or carrying out any maintenance de ce guide. VORSICHT: Sicherheitsinformationen. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch 4400 entfernen oder dem Switch 4400 hinzufuegen
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    unit ■ CD-ROM ■ Getting Started Guide (this guide) ■ Management Quick Reference Guide ■ Release Notes ■ Unit Information Labels ■ Warranty Information ■ Power Cord ■ 2 x Mounting brackets ■ 4 x Screws ■ 4 x Rubber feet Choosing a Suitable Site The Switch is suited for use on a desktop, either free
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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 generate high levels of AC noise, for example air conditioning units and laser printers. Rack-mounting The Switch 4400 is 1U high and will fit in most standard 19
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    and tighten with a suitable screwdriver. You must use the screws supplied with the mounting brackets. Damage caused to the unit by using incorrect screws invalidates your warranty. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other side of the Switch. 5 Insert the Switch into the 19-inch rack and secure with
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    of the upper unit line up with the recesses of the lower unit. Stacking Units Switch 4400 units can be stacked together and then treated as a single manageable unit with one IP address. Any combination of 24-port and 48-port units is allowed in a single stack, as long as the total number of front
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    your Switch 4400 powered-up and ready for operation. Powering-up the Use the following sequence of steps to power-up the Switch. Switch 4400 1 Plug the power cord into the power socket at the rear of the Switch. 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into your power outlet. The Switch powers-up
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    only method of connecting or disconnecting mains power is by connecting or disconnecting the power cord. CAUTION: The Switch can only use a SuperStack Advanced Redundant Power System output. Choosing the Correct Cables All of the ports on the front of the Switch 4400 are Auto-MDIX, that is they
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    using a Category 5E or Category 6 cable, 3Com recommends that you briefly connect the cable to a grounded port before connecting network equipment. If you do not, the cable's Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) may damage the Switch's port. You can create a grounded port by connecting all wires at one end
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    software to manage a Switch. It covers the following topics: ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Initial Switch Setup ■ Manual Setup ■ Automatic Setup ■ Methods of Managing a Switch ■ Setting Up Command Line Interface Management ■ Setting Up Web Interface Management ■ Setting Up SNMP Management ■ Default Users
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    Switch. For more information on default users and changing default passwords, see "Default Users and Passwords" on page 46. IP Configuration You can use one of the following methods to allocate IP information to your Switch (essential if you wish to manage your Switch across the network). Manual IP
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    to manually reconfigure the Switch. If you use the automatic IP configuration method, you need to view the automatically allocated IP information before you can begin management. Work through the "Automatic Setup" section on page 38 and use 3Com Network Supervisor or connect to the console port to
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    Table 9. Table 9 Initial Switch Setup Methods Manual Setup Automatic Setup Connecting to a front panel port Use the web interface to manually enter IP information by accessing the Switch using its default IP address 169.254.100.100. Using 3Com Network Supervisor Use 3Com Network Supervisor to
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    44. ■ You need to have the following so that you can manually set up the Switch with IP information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to a front panel port using an Ethernet cable as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7 Connecting
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    You are now ready to manually set up the Switch with IP information using the Web interface. 1 Power-up the Switch. This takes approximately one minute. 2 Open a suitable Web browser and enter 169.254.100.100 in the Location Address field. This is the default IP address that is automatically
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    59. ■ You need to have the following so that you can manually set up the Switch with IP information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a standard null modem cable as shown in Figure 8. Figure
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    the other end of the cable to one of the serial ports (also known as a COM port) on your workstation. 2 Open your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which you have connected the cable. The settings should be set to match the default settings for the Switch, which are
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    and the Switch is ready for you to set up your chosen management method. See "Methods of Managing a Switch" on page 41. If you do not intend to use the command line interface via the console port to manage the Switch, you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software.
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    to the Switch using the command line interface (CLI). Using 3Com Network Supervisor You can use the 3Com Network Supervisor application provided on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch to discover the automatically allocated IP information. 1 Connect your Switch to the network. 2 Power-up the
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    the other end of the cable to one of the serial ports (also known as a COM port) on your workstation. 2 Open your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which you have connected the cable. The settings should be set to match the default settings for the Switch, which are
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    sequence begins as soon as the Switch detects a connection to its console port. If the login prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until it starts. 3 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password prompt. If you have logged on
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    41. If you do not intend to use the command line interface via the console port to manage the Switch, you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. Methods of Managing a Switch Once you have completed the initial set up of your Switch, you can decide how you wish to
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    Each Switch has an internal set of web pages that allow you to manage Management the Switch using a Web browser remotely over an IP network For example, you can use the 3Com Network Supervisor software that is provided on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch. Figure 15 SNMP management
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    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 that software. 5 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password prompt (or the password of your
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    Style Sheets must be enabled on your browser. These features are enabled on a browser by default. You will only need to enable them if you have changed your browser settings. Web Management To manage a Switch using the web interface over an IP network: Over the Network 1 Check that you have the
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    are installed on the management workstation. ■ The management workstation is connected to the Switch using a port in VLAN 1 (the Default VLAN). By default, all ports on the Switch are in VLAN 1. You can use the 3Com Network Supervisor application that is provided on the CD-ROM that accompanies your
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    the default passwords using either: ■ The security device user modify command on the CLI, or ■ The Security > Device > User > Modify operation on the web interface. For more information about default users and passwords, refer to the "Superstack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide" on
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    Indicated by LEDs ■ Solving Hardware Problems ■ Solving Communication Problems ■ Solving Software Upgrade Problems If you experience a problem that is not listed here, it may be included in the support section of the Superstack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide on the CD-ROM that
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    port does not light Check that: ■ The Switch and the device at the other end of the link (or cable) are connected securely. ■ The devices at both ends of the link are powered-up ■ The quality of cable is satisfactory ■ Auto-negotiation settings are the same at both ends. Auto-negotiation problems
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    Problems 49 The Unit LED is flashing green The Switch unit physically forms a stack with other Switch 4400 units, but cannot be managed as part of that stack because one or more units have not been upgraded to software version 2.0 or later. You must upgrade each unit in the stack to this software
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    If you experience communication problems with the Switch, ensure that: ■ The Switch IP address has been configured as described in Chapter 3. ■ If the Switch is separated from your management application by a router, ensure that the default gateway IP address within the Switch is the same as
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    in house' only. These suggested IP addresses are part of a group of IP addresses that have been set aside specially for use 'in house' only. Solving Software Upgrade Problems You can upgrade the management software of the Switch by using the System > Control > Software Upgrade operation in the Web
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    52 CHAPTER 4: PROBLEM SOLVING
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    must read the following safety information before carrying out any installation or removal of components, or any maintenance procedures on the Switch 4400. WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your personal safety. Follow all directions carefully. You must read the following
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    installing the Switch 4400 in a stack with SuperStack II or SuperStack 3 units that are narrower than the 4400, the Switch 4400 unit must be installed below the narrower units. WARNING: The unit must be earthed (grounded). WARNING: Connect the unit to an earthed power supply to ensure compliance
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    unit must be powered by 230V (2P+T) via an isolation transformer ratio 1:1, with the secondary connection point labelled Neutral, connected directly to earth (ground). †Impédance à la terre. WARNING: U.K. only: If connecting a modem to the console port of the Switch 4400, only use a modem which is
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    56 APPENDIX A: SAFETY INFORMATION AVERTISSEMENT: Vous devez mettre l'appareil à la terre (à la masse) ce groupe. AVERTISSEMENT: Brancher l'unité à une source de courant mise à la terre pour assurer la conformité aux normes de sécurité. AVERTISSEMENT: Cordon électrique: Il doit être agréé ans le
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    und der Ausbau des Geräts darf nur durch Fachpersonal erfolgen. VORSICHT: Wenn die Switch 4400 Einheit in einer Stapel mit anderen SuperStack 3 Hub Einheiten eingebaut werden soll, muß die Switch 4400 Einheit unter die schmaleren Hub Einheiten eingebaut werden. VORSICHT: Das Gerät muß geerdet sein
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    sind nur gegeben, wenn auch die an das Gerät angeschlossenen Geräte unter SELV-Bedingungen betrieben werden. VORSICHT: RJ-45-Porte. Diese Porte sind geschützte Datensteckdosen. Sie dürfen weder wie normale traditionelle Telefonsteckdosen noch für die Verbindung der Einheit mit einem traditionellem
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    B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 9-pin to RS-232 25-pin PC-AT Serial Cable 9-pin to 9-pin
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    Pin assignments are identical for 10BASE-TX and 100BASE-T RJ-45 connectors. Table 11 Pin assignments Pin Number Signal Ports configured as MDI 1 Transmit Data + 2 Transmit Data + 3 Receive Data + 4 Not assigned 5 Not assigned 6 Receive Data - 7 Not assigned 8 Not assigned
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    Table 12 Pin assignments Pin Number Signal Ports configured as MDIX 1 Receive Data + 2 Receive Data - 3 Transmit Data + 4 Not assigned 5 Not assigned 6 Transmit Data 7 Not assigned 8 Not assigned RJ-45 Pin Assignments 61 Function
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    62 APPENDIX B: PIN-OUTS
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    C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4400 (24-port) Physical Dimensions Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Standards Safety Agency Certifications EMC Emissions Immunity Heat Dissipation Power Supply AC Line Frequency Input Voltage Options Current
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    APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Standards Supported SNMP SNMP protocol (RFC 1157) MIB-II (RFC 1213) Bridge MIB (RFC 1493) RMON MIB II (RFC 2021) Remote Monitoring MIB (RFC 1757) MAU MIB (RFC 2239) Terminal Emulation Telnet (RFC 854) Protocols Used for Administration UDP (RFC 768) IP (RFC 791
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    Switch 4400 (48-port) Physical Dimensions Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Standards Safety Agency Certifications EMC Emissions Immunity Heat Dissipation Power Supply AC Line Frequency Input Voltage Options Current Rating Standards Supported
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    66 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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    browser: http://www.3com.com/ This service provides access to online support information such as technical documentation and software, as well as support options that range from technical education to maintenance and professional services. 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services The 3Com Knowledgebase is
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    TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3Com FTP Site Download drivers, patches, software, and MIBs across the Internet from the 3Com public FTP site. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To connect to the 3Com FTP site, enter the following information into your FTP client: ■ Hostname: ftp.3com.com
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    software, including revision levels ■ Diagnostic error messages ■ Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable Here is a list of worldwide technical telephone support numbers. These numbers are correct at the time of publication. Refer to the 3Com countries, you may use the toll-free
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    70 APPENDIX D: TECHNICAL SUPPORT Returning Products for Repair Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain an authorization number. Products sent to 3Com without authorization numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender's expense. To obtain an
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    Country U.S.A. and Canada Telephone Number 1 800 NET 3Com (1 800 638 3266) Enterprise Customers: 1 800 876 3266 Returning Products for Repair 71 Fax Number 1 408 326 7120 (not toll-free)
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    72 APPENDIX D: TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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    a default user 46 M MAC address of the Switch 24 management methods 41 preparing for 32 setting up 29, 30 manual setup 33 console port 35 front panel port 33 MDI configuration 27 MDIX configuration 27 MIBs 68 N network supplier support 68 O online technical services 67 P passwords of default users
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    18 software features 13 specifications, system 63 stacking a Switch 4400 25 straight-through configuration 27 Switch 4400 3C number 24 automatic setup 38 console port 18 dimensions 63 Ethernet address 24 features 12, 13 initial setup 32 installation 21, 22 MAC address 24 manual setup 33 power socket
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    energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference to radio communications, in which case the user will be required to correct the
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Part No. DUA1720-3AAA03
Published March 2002
SuperStack
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3
Switch 4400
Getting Started Guide
3C17203
3C17204
3C17206