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    Switch 4500 Family Getting Started Guide Switch 4500 26-Port (3CR17561-91) Switch 4500 50-Port (3CR17562-91) Switch 4500 PWR 26-Port (3CR17571-91) Switch 4500 PWR 50-Port (3CR17572-91) www.3Com.com Part No. 10015034 Published March 2006
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    licensed program or documentation contained in, or delivered to you in conjunction with, this User Guide. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company, Ltd. IEEE and 802 are registered trademarks of
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    CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Before You Start 9 Release Notes 9 About Your CD-ROM 10 Conventions 10 Related Documentation 11 Accessing Online Documentation 12 Documentation Comments 12 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 4500 FAMILY About the Switch 4500 14 Summary of Hardware Features 15 Switch 4500 - Front View
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    FOR MANAGEMENT Methods of Managing a Switch 42 Command Line Interface Management 42 Command Line Interface Management using SSH 43 Web Interface Management 43 SNMP Management 43 Setting Up Overview 44 IP Configuration 45 Preparing for Management 46 Manually Configuring IP Information 47 Connecting
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    Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 53 Using 3Com Network Director 54 Connecting to the Console Port the Stack 65 5 PROBLEM SOLVING Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 68 Solving Hardware Problems 69 Solving Communication Problems 71 Solving Stack Formation Problems 73 6 UPGRADING
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    o zabezpieczeniach 108 B PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 111 PC-AT Serial Cable 111 Modem Cable 112 Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments 112 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4500 (26 Port) 115 Switch 4500 (50 Port) 116 Switch 4500 PWR (26 Port) 117 Switch 4500 PWR (50 Port) 118 RPS 119 Earthing Lead 119
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    D OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product 121 Purchase Value-Added Services 121 Troubleshoot Online 122 Access Software Downloads 122 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 122 Contact Us 123 INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES
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    to install and use the following switches in their default state: ■ Switch 4500 26-Port (3CR17561-91) ■ Switch 4500 50-Port (3CR17562-91) ■ Switch 4500 PWR 26-Port (3CR17571-91) ■ Switch 4500 PWR 50-Port (3CR17572-91) All procedures described in this guide apply to all models except where stated
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    The CD-ROM contains the following: ■ Online documentation for the Switch 4500 - refer to Related Documentation on page 11 for details. ■ A link to 3Com Network Director software. ■ A number of other useful links. The latest versions of user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat
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    : From the Help menu, select Contents. Click OK. In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following: ■ Switch 4500 Configuration Guide This guide contains information on the features supported by your Switch and how they can be used to optimize your network. It is
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    if appropriate) Example: Part Number DUA1756-1AAA01 Switch 4500 Family Getting Started Guide Page 21 Please note that we can only respond to comments and questions about 3Com product documentation at this e-mail address. Questions related to technical support or sales should be directed in the first
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    chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 4500 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 4500 ■ Switch 4500 - Front View Detail ■ Switch 4500 - Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings
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    Switch consists of: Table 3 Switch DC RPS Input Switch 4500 Family Switch 4500 26 Port Switch 4500 50 Port Switch 4500 PWR 26 Port Switch 4500 PWR 50 Port installed in last two 1000BASE-X SFP ports The Switch 4500 Family provides workgroup connectivity at 10- and add additional Switch 4500s as your
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    Ethernet Ports Supports fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX), long-wave (LX), long-haul (LH70) and copper (T) transceivers in any combination. RPS Supplemental PoE Power Connects to -48v DC supply (3CR17571-91 and 3CR17572-91 only) Mounting 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting Switch 4500
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    Ports Console Port Unit LED PWR LED 3CR17562-91 SuperStack 3 Switch 4500 50-Port 49 50 51/49 -TX Console Port Unit LED RPS LED 3CR17571-91 SuperStack 3 Switch 4500 PWR 26-Port 25 26 27 10/100BASE-TX Ports Console Port 3CR17572-91 SuperStack 3 Switch 4500 PWR 50-Port Unit LED PWR
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    3Com recommends these SFP modules be installed in the two right-most ports of the switches (27/28 or 51/52). SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable, or mini-GBIC) ports support is mandatory) and the flow control setting can be manually configured. Console Port The console port allows you to connect
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    the Switch, and how to read their status. For information on using the LEDs for problem solving, see "Solving Problems Indicated Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. Off The Switch is not receiving power or there is a fault with the Power Supply Unit. Mode LED (3CR17571-91 and 3CR17572-91
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    Switch 4500 - Front View Detail 19 LED Color Indicates RPS LED (3CR17571-91 and 3CR17572-91 only) Green AC and RPS Yellow Flashing Port failed POST. Off No link is present. Duplex (3CR17571-91 and 3CR17572-91 only) Green Full duplex packets are being transmitted/received on the port
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    voltage in the range 100-240 VAC. Open Book Warning Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 4500 or Labels carrying out any maintenance procedures, you must read the safety information provided in Appendix A of this guide. AVERTISSEMENT: Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout
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    the default settings for the Switch 4500 Family: Table 6 Default Settings Feature Switch 4500 Automatic IP Configuration Enabled Port Status Enabled Port Speed Auto-negotiated Duplex Mode Auto-negotiated Power over Ethernet Enabled (3CR17571-91 and 3CR17572-91 only) Flow Control Auto
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    22 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 4500 FAMILY Feature Traffic Prioritization Port Security Configuration Save and Restore Switch 4500 All ports prioritize NBX VoIP traffic (LAN and IP). All ports set to "best effort" for all other traffic. Disabled per port Disabled
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    out any maintenance procedures, you must read the safety information provided in Appendix A of this guide. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de sécurité. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch 4500 ou d'entamer une procédure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives à la sécurité qui
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    ■ CD-ROM (includes documentation related to your Switch) ■ Getting Started Guide (this guide) ■ Release Notes ■ Unit Information Labels ■ Warranty Information ■ RPS Flyer ■ Power Cord ■ Console Cable (RJ-45) ■ RPS -48V DC Connector and backshell (3CR17571-91 and 3CR17572-91 only) ■ RPS Connector
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    is accessible and cables 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 you provide a minimum of 25mm (1in.) clearance. ■ Air temperature around the
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    a hard flat surface, with the front facing towards you. 2 Locate a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on one side of the front of the Switch, as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7 Fitting a front bracket for rack-mounting 3 Insert the two screws and tighten with a suitable screwdriver. You must use
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    a suitable screwdriver. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other rear securing bracket. Figure 8 Fitting a rear rail bracket for rack-mounting 4 Insert the Switch into the 19-inch rack and secure with suitable screws (not provided). Ensure that ventilation holes are not obstructed. 5 Connect network
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    the RPS flyer and the safety and installation instructions supplied with your RPS. WARNING: When powering any Switch 4500 PWR from an RPS, the unit earth connection is made before connecting the DC supply from the RPS. 3Com Switches which support -48V DC RPS inputs, that are PoE enabled, can only be
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    power redundancy. If the AC mains supply or the AC power supply fail, the Switch will power off. ■ AC Mains and -48V DC (primary supply) - the PoE devices on the network. Table 8 below, outlines the behavior of the Switch when changes occur to the power system, such as removing the AC mains
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    depending on their preset priority level. The total power available to the Switch may be less than when powered from the RPS. Some PoE ports may unit is powered by the RPS. PoE ports can be added. Specifying the 3Com's redundant power solution allows the use of any off-the-shelf Redundant Power -
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    connection terminals for the positive (common) and negative -48V outputs. Each Switch 4500 PWR must be individually connected to a circuit breaker terminal. A power in order to protect against the loss of AC mains power. 3Com's RPS solution uses -48V DC power distribution. The RPS system provides
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    open (off) position when connecting the cable to the RPS and the cable and connector to the Switch. WARNING: You must ensure that the positive terminal on the Switch the RPS socket in the back of the Switch. Use the cable tie supplied with your Switch to support the cable at the rear of the RPS connector
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    RPS supply is ok. There is no RPS supply connected. Using Power over Ethernet The Switch 4500 Power over Ethernet (PoE) units can supply power to any IEEE 802.3af power supply. If, for example, the Switch is used to connect a 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point 8500 to the network, then only a
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    latest list of supported devices, refer to the product page on the 3Com web site at http://www.3com.com/ For further information on Power over Ethernet, refer to the Power over Ethernet Configuration chapter in the Configuration Guide supplied on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch 4500. Power
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    and operating normally. Self Test (POST) or Software Download is in progress The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test (POST). The Switch is not receiving power. If there is evidence of a problem, see "Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs" on page 68 for a list of suggested solutions. CAUTION: The
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    port, you need to use a standard straight-through cable. See Table 13. 3Com recommends that you use at least Category 5 twisted pair cable - the maximum example, on a Switch rack or patch panel. The RJ-45 connector is now a grounded port. WARNING: The Switch 4500 PWR supports Power over Ethernet on
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    a direct connection to a single-mode fiber-optic cable and the 1000BASE-T SFP transceiver uses Category 5 copper cabling with RJ-45 connectors and supports segment lengths of up to 100 m (328 ft). Table 14 shows the range for each connection: Table 14 1000BASE-X SFP Port Cable Range Fiber Type
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    Switch 4500 has two dual-personality ports for copper or flexible fiber connectivity. The Switch Switch on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this URL into your internet browser: http://www.3com SFP ports on the Switch directly to a single-mode SFP ports on the Switch directly to a
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    is faulty, it will not operate within the Switch. See "Solving Hardware Problems" on page 69. 3Com recommends that you only use Gigabit Ethernet SFPs supplied by 3Com. If the SFP transceiver is invalid it will not be recognized by the Switch. Inserting an SFP Transceiver Use the following sequence
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    . Secure the other support to the front panel side of the unit. 3 Place the unit in the box with the back panel next to the cable packaging. Figure 11 Correct Orientation When Packing the Switch 4500 Polystyrene Supports Cable Packaging Back Panel Side of Unit 3Com Switch Unit Front Panel Side
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    the different methods of accessing the management software to manage a Switch. It covers the following topics: ■ Methods of Managing a Switch ■ Setting Up Overview ■ Manually Configuring IP Information ■ Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information ■ Setting Up Command Line Interface Management
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    Interface Management" on page 56. There are two main views in the CLI: User View - this view is shown when you first connect to the Switch and shows basic information about operation and statistics. The prompt for user view is . System View - this view enables you to configure the system
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    43 Command Line Interface Management using SSH The Switch 4500 supports Secure Shell version 2.0 (SSHv2.0), allowing secure access to the Command Line Interface of the Switch. If you use SSH to administer your Switch and the network traffic is intercepted, no passwords or configuration information
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    , you need to: ■ Configure IP information manually for your Switch or view the automatically configured IP information ■ 3Com Network Director (3ND). See page 54 Connect to the console port and use the Command Line Interface. See page 54 Feature Management How do you want to manage your Switch
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    not intend to actively manage your Switch. For more information on default Switch is always allocated the same IP information.) For most installations, 3Com recommends that you configure the Switch IP information manually important that the IP address of the Switch is static, otherwise you will not
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    to manually reconfigure the Switch. If the Switch is Switch" on page 42. For detailed information about the specific web interface operations and command line interface commands and problem solving, refer to the "Command Reference Guide" on the CD-ROM that is supplied with the Switch or on the 3Com
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    port directly. ■ Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software. ■ The console cable (RJ-45) supplied with your Switch. You can find pin-out diagrams for the cable in Appendix B on page 111. ■ You need to have the following so that you can manually set up the Switch with IP information
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    control Refer to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. 3 Power up the Switch. The Power on Self Test (POST) will now be performed. Setting Up the Switch with IP Information You are now ready to manually set up the Switch with IP information using
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    Manually Configuring IP Information 49 2 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as be displayed: [4500] 4 Enter interface vlan 1 and Enter. 5 Enter the IP address and subnet mask for the Switch as follows: ip address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx mmm.mmm.mmm.mmm and Enter. (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the
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    , you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. Connecting to a Front Panel Port To set up your Switch manually you can, alternatively, make a connection to a front panel port. To do this you will need an IP address, refer to "Viewing Automatically Configured IP
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    Information You are now ready to manually set up the Switch with IP information. You can do this using the Web interface or the command line interface (CLI) via telnet. Using the Web Interface 1 Power-up the Switch. This takes approximately one minute. 2 Open a suitable Web browser and enter the
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    screens to enter the IP address and subnet mask that you want the Switch to use when it is connected to the network. The final page xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the Switch) c Click OK. 2 Press Enter to open a login prompt. If the login prompt does not begin immediately, press
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    you need to discover and view the IP information before you can begin to manage the Switch. You can discover the IP information in two ways: ■ Using 3Com Network Director - this application will auto-discover the Switch and display the automatically allocated IP information assigned to the
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    static IP addresses to be configured so that you know what IP address the Switch will be given. Refer to the documentation that accompanies your DHCP or BootP server. If your network does not have a DHCP or BootP server, the workstation running 3Com Network Director must be on the same subnet as the
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    interface br to view a summary of allocated IP addresses. The initial set up of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for you to set up your chosen management method. See "Methods of Managing a Switch" on page 42. If you do not intend to use the command line interface via
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    , the IP protocol is installed. 3 Check you can communicate with the Switch by entering a ping command at the DOS prompt in the following format: of the Switch) If you get an error message, check that your IP information has been entered correctly and the Switch is powered up. 4 To open a Telnet
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    57 (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 to the switch will be refused. 4 Install an SSH client application on the workstation you want to use to access the switch. 3Com recommends the following
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    SSH for the first time. For further information on generating a host key on your switch and transferring keys to the Switch using TFTP server please refer to the Configuration Guide that is supplied with your Switch. Setting Up Web Interface Management This section describes how you can set up web
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    entered correctly and the Switch is powered up. 3 Open your web browser and enter the IP address of the Switch that you wish to Switch are in VLAN 1. You can use the 3Com Network Director application that is available from the 3Com website to provide SNMP management for your Switch. If you use 3Com
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    3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Pre-requisites ■ Documentation supplied with the SNMP network management application software. command - refer to the command line interface section of the "SuperStack 4 Switch Command Reference Guide" for more information. SNMP V3 is on as default. All commands are
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    Passwords 61 Use the admin default user name (no password) to login and carry out initial Switch setup. To set a password for the admin user in the CLI, enter the following from For information on the lost password procedure please refer to the Configuration Guide that is supplied with your Switch.
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    62 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT
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    topics: ■ How To Interconnect Units ■ Guidelines For Interconnecting Units ■ Unit Numbering within the Stack How To Interconnect Units Up to eight 3Com Switch 4500 units can be interconnected to create a stack and then treated as a single manageable unit with one IP address. You can interconnect
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    Units This section offers some guidelines for creating a stack. Using these guidelines will help prevent problems arising when setting up your stack. The 3Com Switch 4500 supports stacking by daisy-chaining from unit to unit over standard Gigabit Ethernet connections. Resilient stacking, with
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    10/100BASE-TX 3CR17562-91 SuperStack 3 Switch 4500 50-Port 49 50 49 50 PWR RPS 25 26 25 26 3CR17561-91 SuperStack 3 Switch 4500 26-Port the Switch with the lowest MAC address assumes the ID in question and the other unit will automatically renumber. 3Com recommends that you manually assign
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    66 CHAPTER 4: CREATING A STACK Renumbering only occurs when the stack is next power cycled if the units are configured to auto-number. The unit LEDs will display the unit number in the stack, from 1 to 8. If you are having problems, refer to "Solving Stack Formation Problems" on page 73.
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    Indicated by LEDs ■ Solving Hardware Problems ■ Solving Communication Problems ■ Solving Stack Formation Problems If you experience a problem that is not listed here, it may be included in the Support section of the SuperStack 4 Switch 4500 Command Reference Guide on the CD-ROM that accompanies
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    then contact your supplier for advice. On powering-up, the PWR LED lights Red The Switch unit has failed its Power On Self Test (POST) because of an internal problem. The fault type will be indicated on the unit LEDs. Contact your supplier for advice. On powering-up, the PWR LED is
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    negotiation differs at either end (a link appears at the 'fixed' end and not at the auto-negotiation end) Solving Hardware Problems In the rare event of your Switch unit experiencing a hardware failure, refer to the list of suggested solutions below. A fan failure warning message is received Your
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    has identified that the SFP does not meet the minimum requirements for the Switch and has disabled the port. To correct this problem, completely remove the SFP and replace it with a 3Com approved SFP. See "Approved SFP Transceivers" on page 38. Error message indicating that the SFP transceiver
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    Switch is the same as the IP address of the router. ■ The Switch's IP address has been entered correctly in your network management application (such as 3Com your network will not operate correctly. InterNIC Registration Services is the organization responsible for supplying registered IP addresses
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    PROBLEM SOLVING If your IP network is internal to your organization only, that is, you do not access the Internet, you may use any arbitrary IP address as long as it is not being used by another device on your network. 3Com ■ Check that power budget for the Switch has not been exceeded. If the power
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    Solving Stack Formation Problems 73 Solving Stack Formation Problems If you are having problems with correctly forming a stack, first ensure that Spanning Tree is enabled. If it is enabled, do the following: 1 Power off all units in the stack. 2
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    74 CHAPTER 5: PROBLEM SOLVING
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    6 UPGRADING SOFTWARE This chapter describes how to upgrade software to your Switch 4500. It covers the following topics: ■ The Contents of the Executable File ■ Upgrading from the Command Line Interface ■ Upgrading from the Bootrom Interface ■ Bootrom Upgrade
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    .zip will fail. The individual .web, .btm or .app files should be used to upgrade your Switch as described below. The Switch 4500 ships with software supporting 56-bit encryption. Check on www.3Com.com for more recent software or to access the available 168-bit encryption version (where allowed by
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    To delete files from the list for the remaining units in a fabric, replace unit1 with unit2 (on the next line) and so on for each Switch in the fabric. 4 The /unreserved option will cause the file to be deleted from both the flash and the recycle-bin. To check that deleted
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    fabric, enter: copy unit1>flash:/s3p03_01_00.web unit1>flash:/030100http.zip Replace unit1 with unit2 and so on for each Switch in the fabric. TFTP To upgrade software to your Switch via TFTP do the following: 1 To download the application file, enter: tftp aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa get s3n03_01_00s168.app
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    the fabric, enter: copy unit1>flash:/s3p03_01_00.web unit2>flash:/ Replace unit2 with unit3 and so on for each Switch in the fabric. 4 To copy the new Bootrom firmware file to each Switch in the fabric, enter: copy unit1>flash:/s3o002_012_000.btm unit2>flash:/ Replace unit2 with unit3 and so on for
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    in the fabric. 3 You will now need to reboot the fabric for the changes to take effect. The Switch will upgrade the bootrom firmware and boot from the specified software .app file. The files that you have saved in the backup phase should be deleted once the upgrade has
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    81 200 PORT command successful. 150 Opening ASCII mode data connection for vrpcfg.def(10986 bytes).......226 Transfer complete. FTP: 10986 byte(s) received in 8.046 second(s) 1000.00 byte(s)/sec. 3 Enter quit to exit. XModem (via the To upgrade software to your Switch via XModem do the following
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    Skip current configuration file 8. Set bootrom password recovery 9. Set switch startup mode 0. Reboot Enter your choice(0-9): 2 Enter the appropriate number to select a specific option. Before upgrading the software to your Switch from the Bootrom Interface it is important to check the contents of
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    attribute; (b)-with backup attribute (*b)-with main and backup attribute This option displays all the files in flash and also indicates the file that the Switch is currently set to boot from (marked with an asterix). A 'b' by the file number indicates the file is a backup boot file. The files which
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    input the file attribute (main/backup/none):none done! 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 for each of the remaining files. FTP To upgrade software to your Switch via FTP, do the following: 1 From the Boot Menu, select option 1 (Download application file to flash) to display the following: 1. Set TFTP protocol
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    the file attribute (main/backup/none):none done! 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 for each of the remaining files. XModem To upgrade software to your Switch via XModem, do the following: 1 From the Boot Menu, select option 1 (Download application file to flash) to display the following: 1. Set TFTP protocol
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    backup/none):none done! 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 for each of the remaining files. Bootrom Upgrade This section describes how to indicate which file the Switch is to boot from once the software has been loaded. 1 From the Boot menu, select option 2 to display the following: Select applicaton file to
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    to display the following: Load File name: Switch IP address: Server IP address: 3 Enter the file name, Switch IP address and Server IP address to display the done Bootrom updating............done! Bootrom Upgrade To upgrade the bootrom firmware from the Boot menu via FTP do the via FTP following
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    : FTP User Name: FTP User Password: 3 Enter the file name, Switch IP address, Server IP address, FTP user name and password to display ...done Loading done Bootrom updating............done! Bootrom Upgrade To upgrade the bootrom firmware from the Boot menu via XModem do via XModem the following: 1
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    Bootrom Upgrade 89 4 Press Enter to start the download. The following information is displayed: Now please start transfer file with XMODEM protocol If you want to exit, Press Loading ...CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC 5 As the file is downloading, start the XModem send file process with
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    90 CHAPTER 6: UPGRADING SOFTWARE
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    You must read the following safety information before carrying out any installation or removal of components, or any maintenance procedures on the Switch 4500. WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your personal safety. Follow all directions carefully. You must read the
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    must be carried out by qualified personnel only. WARNING: If installing the Switch 4500 together (one on top of the other) with SuperStack II or SuperStack 3 units that are shallower than the 4500, the Switch 4500 unit must be installed below the shallower units. WARNING: The unit
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    Important Safety Information 93 U.S.A. and Canada United Kingdom only Europe only: ■ The cord set must be UL-approved and CSA certified. ■ The minimum specification for the flexible cord is: No. 18 AWG Type SV or SJ 3-conductor ■ The cord set must have a rated current capacity of at least 10A. ■
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    U.K. only: If connecting a modem to the console port of the Switch 4500, only use a modem which is suitable for connection to the with the RPS flyer and the safety and installation instructions supplied with your RPS. WARNING: When powering any Switch 4500 from an RPS, the unit must be earthed
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    open (off) position when connecting the cable to the RPS and the cable and connector to the Switch. WARNING: You must ensure that the positive terminal on the Switch on the Switch is connected to the negative (circuit breaker) terminal of the RPS. WARNING: The Switch 4500 PWR supports Power over
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    96 APPENDIX A: SAFETY INFORMATION AVERTISSEMENT: Cordon électrique: Il doit être agréé ans le pays d'utilisation: Etats-Unis et ■ Le cordon doit avoir reçu l'homologation des UL et un Canada certificat de la CSA ■ Le cordon souple doit respecter, à titre minimum, les spécifications suivantes :
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    confiée qu'à un personnel formé et qualifié. AVERTISSEMENT: Ces instructions doivent être lues conjointement avec les instructions d'installation et les consignes de sécurité qui accompagnent le RPS. AVERTISSEMENT: Lorsqu'un commutateur Switch 4500 est alimenté par un module RPS, l'unité doit être
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    terre, conformément à la norme IEC 60950-1/UL 60950-1/EN 60950-1. AVERTISSEMENT: Ces instructions doivent être lues conjointement avec les caractéristiques de l'alimentation CC du Switch 4500 fournies en annexe C, Spécifications techniques. AVERTISSEMENT: Vous devez respecter les recommandations du
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    und der Ausbau des Geräts darf nur durch Fachpersonal erfolgen. VORSICHT: Wenn die Switch 4500 Einheit in einer Stapel mit anderen SuperStack 4 Hub Einheiten eingebaut werden soll, muß die Switch 4500 Einheit unter die schmaleren Hub Einheiten eingebaut werden. VORSICHT: Das Gerät muß geerdet
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    : Diese Anleitungen müssen im Zusammenhang mit den Sicherheitshinweisen und Installationsanleitungen zu Ihrer RPS gelesen werden. VORSICHT: Bei der Stromversorgung eines Switch 4500 über eine RPS muss das Gerät geerdet sein. Hierfür kann entweder das Netzkabel an das Gerät angeschlossen werden oder
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    IEC 60950-1/UL 60950-1/EN 60950-1 zugelassen sein. VORSICHT: Diese Anleitungen müssen im Zusammenhang mit den Eigenschaften des Gleichstrom-Versorgungseingangs des Switch 4500 gelesen werden, die in Anhang C, "Technische Daten", aufgeführt sind. VORSICHT: Beim Anschließen des Kabels an die RPS sind
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    102 APPENDIX A: SAFETY INFORMATION Información de Seguridad Importante ADVERTENCIA: La instalación o la extracción de la unidad sólo debe llevarla a cabo personal cualificado. ADVERTENCIA: Si instala el 4500 en una pila con unidades SuperStack II o SuperStack 3 que son más estrechas que el 4500,
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    Información de Seguridad Importante 103 ADVERTENCIA: El acoplador del equipo (el conector para la unidad y no la toma de la pared) debe tener una configuración que se adapte a una entrada del equipo EN60320/IEC320. ADVERTENCIA: El enchufe debe estar cerca de la unidad y ser de fácil acceso.
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    : Estas instrucciones deben leerse junto con las instrucciones de instalación y seguridad que se facilitan con el sistema RPS. ADVERTENCIA: al encender cualquier Switch 4500 desde un RPS, la unidad debe contar con una toma de tierra (conexión a tierra). Esto se puede conseguir conectando el cable
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    Importanti Informazioni di Sicurezza 105 Importanti Informazioni di Sicurezza AVVERTENZA: Le operazioni di installazione e rimozione dell'unità devono essere eseguite esclusivamente da personale qualificato. AVVERTENZA: Se si installa lo 4500 in uno stack con unità SuperStack II o SuperStack 3 pi
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    106 APPENDIX A: SAFETY INFORMATION AVVERTENZA: L'accoppiatore (il connettore all'unità e non la spina a muro) deve avere una configurazione abbinabile a una presa EN60320/IEC320. AVVERTENZA: La presa deve trovarsi vicino all'unità ed essere facilmente accessibile. AVVERTENZA: Questa unità funziona
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    le norme IEC 60950-1/UL 60950-1/EN 60950-1. AVVERTENZA: queste istruzioni devono essere lette insieme ai valori di ingresso dell'alimentazione CC dello Switch 4500 che vengono forniti nell'Appendice C, Specifiche tecniche. AVVERTENZA: quando si collega il cavo all'RPS, si consiglia di rispettare le
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    ądzenia mogą być wykonywane tylko przez wykwalifikowany personel. OSTRZEŻENIE: Podczas instalacji Switch 4500 w stosie z urządzeniami SuperStack II lub SuperStack 3, które są węższe niż Switch 4500, urządzenie Switch 4500 musi być zainstalowane pod węższym urządzeniem. OSTRZEŻENIE: Urządzenie musi
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    como neutro conectado directamente a tierra. †Impédance ŕ la terre. OSTRZEŻENIE: Tylko Wielka Brytania: Podczas podłączania modemu do portu konsoli Switch 4500 należy stosować tylko modem odpowiedni do podłączenia do sieci telekomunikacyjnej. OSTRZEŻENIE: Porty RJ-45. Są to ekranowane gniazda danych
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    60950-1/UL 60950-1/EN 60950-1. OSTRZEŻENIE: Te instrukcje należy przeczytać razem z charakterystyką zasilającego prądu stałego przełącznika Switch 4500 opisaną w Dodatku C, Specyfikacja techniczna. OSTRZEŻENIE: Podczas podłączania kabla do zasilacza RPS i kabla oraz złącza zasilacza do przełącznika
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    3 RxD 2 TxD always required 7 Ground 4 RTS 20 DTR 5 CTS required for handshake 6 DSR 8 DCD PC-AT Serial Cable RJ-45 to 9-pin Switch 4500 Cable connector: RJ-45 female Screen Shell DTR 4 TxD 3 RxD 2 CTS 8 Ground 5 DSR 6 RTS 7 DCD 1 PC-AT Serial Port Cable connector
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    112 APPENDIX B: PIN-OUTS Modem Cable RJ-45 to RS-232 25-pin Switch 4500 Cable connector: RJ-45 female Screen Shell TxD 3 RxD 2 RTS 7 CTS 8 DSR 6 Ground 5 DCD 1 DTR 4 RS-232 Modem Port Cable connector: 25-pin male 1
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    Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments 113 Table 11 Pin assignments Pin Number 10/100 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 1000 Bidirectional Data B+ Bidirectional
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    114 APPENDIX B: PIN-OUTS
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    C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4500 (26 Port) Physical Dimensions to 40 °C (32 ° to 104 °F) -10 ° to +70 °C (14 ° to 158 °F) 95% non-condensing EN60068 to 3Com schedule (Package testing: paras 2.1, 2.2, 2.30, and 2.32. Operational testing: paras 2.1, 2.2, 2.30 and 2.13). UL 60950, EN60950,
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    116 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4500 (50 Port) Physical to 40 °C (32 ° to 104 °F) -10 ° to +70 °C (14 ° to 158 °F) 95% non-condensing EN60068 to 3Com schedule (Package testing: paras 2.1, 2.2, 2.30, and 2.32. Operational testing: paras 2.1, 2.2, 2.30 and 2.13). UL60950, EN60950,
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    4500 PWR (26 Port) 117 Switch 4500 PWR (26 Port) Physical Dimensions to 40 °C (32 ° to 104 °F) -10 ° to +70 °C (14 ° to 158 °F) 95% non-condensing EN60068 to 3Com schedule (Package testing: paras 2.1, 2.2, 2.30, and 2.32. Operational testing: paras 2.1, 2.2, 2.30 and 2.13). UL60950, EN60950, CSA
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    118 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4500 PWR (50 Port) to 40 °C (32 ° to 104 °F) -10 ° to +70 °C (14 ° to 158 °F) 95% non-condensing EN60068 to 3Com schedule (Package testing: paras 2.1, 2.2, 2.30, and 2.32. Operational testing: paras 2.1, 2.2, 2.30 and 2.13). UL60950, EN60950,
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    RPS 119 Standards Supported RPS Safety Requirements EMC Emissions Immunity Output Specifications Earthing Lead Safety Requirements Voltage Rating AWG Insulation Thickness Insulation Colour SNMP SNMP protocol (RFC 1157) MIB-
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    120 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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    trouble registering your product, please contact 3Com Global Services for assistance. To enhance response times or extend warranty benefits, contact 3Com or your authorized 3Com reseller. Value-added services like 3Com ExpressSM and GuardianSM can include 24x7 telephone technical support, software
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    your original product. In order to access upgrades and related documentation you must first purchase a service contract from 3Com or your reseller. Telephone Technical To enable telephone support and other service benefits, you must first Support and Repair register your product at http://eSupport
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    .com/. First time users will need to apply for a user name and password. Contact Us 3Com offers telephone, e-mail and internet access to technical support and repair services. To access these services for your region, use the appropriate telephone number, URL or e-mail address from the list below
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    speakers, enter the URL: http://lat.3com.com/lat/support/form.html Portuguese speakers, enter the URL: http://lat.3com.com/br/support/form.html English speakers in Latin America should send e-mail to: [email protected] US and Canada Telephone Technical Support and Repair 1 800 876 3266
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    10 text, About This Guide 10 cross-over configuration 35 D default settings 21 users 60 documentation related 11 E earthing cable 33 F factory defaults 21 INDEX 125 H hardware features 15 I installing the Switch 23 prerequisites 25 IP addressing registered 71 IP configuration 45 L LEDs 18 logging
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    rack mounting a Switch 4500 26 redundant power supply (RPS) 28 related documentation 11 RPS connection Switch 4500 dimensions 115 features 15 installation 23, 25 power socket 20 powering-up 35 rack mounting 26 size 115 weight 115 XRN Distributed Fabric 63 system specifications 115 T troubleshooting
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    , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington
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www.3Com.com
Part No. 10015034
Published March 2006
Switch 4500 Family
Getting Started Guide
Switch 4500 26-Port (3CR17561-91)
Switch 4500 50-Port (3CR17562-91)
Switch 4500 PWR 26-Port (3CR17571-91)
Switch 4500 PWR 50-Port (3CR17572-91)