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3Com 3CR17660-91 Switch User Manual

1. browsers choosing 48 c cable 10 100 1000 28 FX 29 pin outs 89 CD ROM 11 command line interface management 32 console port 17 conventions notice icons About This Guide 10 text About This Guide 10 cross over configuration 28 D default settings 20 users 50 documentation related 11 E Ethernet address of the Switch 24 INDEX 101 F factory defaults 20 H hardware features 14 I installing the Switch 21 prerequisites 22 IP addressing registered 57 IP configuration 35 L LEDs 18 logging in as a default user 50 M MAC address of the Switch 24 management methods 32 preparing for 37 setting up 31 34 manual setup console port 38 front panel port 41 MDI configuration 28 MDIX configuration 28 P passwords of default users 50 pin assignments modem cable 90 null modem cable 89 RJ45 90 serial cable 89 pin outs 89 ports 16 power over ethernet 25 power socket 19 powering up a Switch 5500 25 problem solving 53 59 communication problems 57 hardware problems 55 IP addressing 55 LEDs 54 102 INDEX R rack mounting a Switch 5500 23 related documentation 11 S safety information English 76 French 78 German 81 Italian 84 Spanish 82 serial number of the Switch 24 SFP transceivers 26 Simple Network Management Protocol See SNMP SNMP 50 SNMP management 33 setting up 50 socket power 19 specifications system 93 SSH 47 straight through configuration 28 Swit
2. 10 Gbps Interface The MOD 1 and MOD 2 interface slots accept the 10 Gbps SFP modules Slots 20 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 4200G FAMILY Default Settings Table 6 shows the default settings for the Switch 4200G Family Table 6 Default Settings Feature Switch 4200G Automatic IP Configuration Enabled Port Status Enabled Port Speed Duplex Mode Flow Control Broadcast Storm Control Virtual LANs VLANs Management VLAN Link Aggregation Control Protocol LACP IP Multicast Filtering Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Fast Start RMON Alarm Traffic Prioritization Port Security Configuration Save and Restore Auto negotiated Auto negotiated Auto negotiated Enabled All ports belong to the untagged Default VLAN VLAN 1 with IEEE Std 802 1Q 1998 learning operational Fixed as VLAN 1 on 4200G units Can be any VLAN for 4200G units Disabled per port Filtering enabled Enabled Enabled on front panel ports Enabled All ports prioritize NBX VoIP traffic LAN and IP All ports set to best effort for all other traffic Disabled per port Disabled gt gt 5 INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter contains the information you need to install and set up the Switch 4200G It covers the following topics m Package Contents m Choosing a Suitable Site m Rack mounting m Placing Units On Top of Each Other m The Power up Sequence m SFP Operation m Choosing the Correct Cables WARNING Safet
3. You will also need to change the baudrate on Hyperterminal to 19200 bps and select XModem protocol 70 CHAPTER 5 UPGRADING SOFTWARE 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 lt Ctrl X gt Loading CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC As the file is downloading start the XModem send file process with terminal emulation software such as Microsoft Hyperterminal When the download is complete the following information is displayed Please input the file attribute main backup none none done Repeat step 1 to step 5 for each of the remaining files Upgrading the Bootrom This section describes how to configure which file the Switch uses to boot from once the software has been loaded From the Boot menu select option 2 to display the following Select application file to boot 1 set application file to boot 2 set configuration files 3 set web files 0 return Enter your choice 0 3 Select option 2 to display a file list similar to the following Boot menu choice 2 File Number File Size bytes File Name LACS 4649088 s3t03_01_00s56 app Free Space 10491904 bytes The current application file is s3t03_01_00s56 app with main attribute b with backup attribute b with both main and backup attribute Please input the file number to change An asterisk indicates the curren
4. he des Ger ts und leicht zug nglich sein Die Stromversorgung des Ger ts kann nur durch Herausziehen des Ger tenetzkabels aus der Netzsteckdose unterbrochen werden VORSICHT Europe m Das Netzkabel mu vom Typ HO3VVF3GO 75 Mindestanforderung sein und die Aufschrift lt HAR gt oder lt BASEC gt tragen m Der Netzstecker mu die Norm CEE 7 7 erf llen SCHUKOY VORSICHT Der Betrieb dieses Ger ts erfolgt unter den SELV Bedingungen Sicherheitskleinstspannung gem IEC 60950 Diese 82 APPENDIX A SAFETY INFORMATION ZA Bedingungen sind nur gegeben wenn auch die an das Ger t angeschlossenen Ger te unter SELV Bedingungen betrieben werden VORSICHT RJ 45 Porte Diese Porte sind gesch tzte Datensteckdosen Sie d rfen weder wie normale traditionelle Telefonsteckdosen noch f r die Verbindung der Einheit mit einem traditionellem privatem oder ffentlichem Telefonnetzwerk gebraucht werden Nur RJ 45 DatenanscluBe Telefonnetzsysteme or Netztelefone an diese Steckdosen anschlieBen Entweder gesch tzte oder ungesch tzte Buchsen d rfen an diese Datensteckdosen angeschlossen werden VORSICHT Faseroptikanschl sse Optische Sicherheit Laser Ger t der Klasse 1 Sie sollten die den eingeschaltete n bertragungs Laser niemals durch eine Vergr erungseinrichtung betrachten Schauen Sie niemals direkt auf den Lichtwellen bertragungsanschluss und die Kabelenden des Lichtwellenleiterkabels w hrend Daten
5. 4200G 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 supplied in PDF format on the CD ROM that accompanies the Switch m Switch 4200G Quick Reference Guide This guide contains alist of the features supported by the Switch u asummary of the command line interface commands for the Switch This guide is also available under the He p button on the web interface m Switch 4200G Command Reference Guide This guide provides detailed information about the web interface and command line interface that enable you to manage the Switch It is supplied in PDF format on the CD ROM that accompanies the Switch m Release Notes These notes provide information about the current software release including new features modifications and known problems The Release Notes are supplied in hard copy with your Switch To access the documentation on the CD ROM supplied with your Switch do the following Insert the CD ROM into your CD ROM drive If your PC has auto run enabled a splash screen will be displayed automatically Select the Documentation section from the contents page If the online documentation is to be accessed from a local drive or server you will need to access the CD ROM contents using the root directory and copy the files from the CD ROM to a suitable directory m The PDF Command Reference Guide is stored in the Docs direct
6. AWG Type SV or SJ 3 conductor m The cord set must have a rated current capacity of at least 10A m The attachment plug must be an earth grounding type with a NEMA 5 15P 15A 125V or NEMA 6 15P 15A 250V configuration United m The supply plug must comply with BS1363 3 pin 13 amp Kingdom only and be fitted with a 5A fuse which complies with BS1362 m The mains cord must be HAR or lt BASEC gt marked and be of type HO3VVF3GO 75 minimum pe p Important Safety Information 77 Europe only m The supply plug must comply with CEE 7 7 SCHUKO m The mains cord must be lt HAR gt or lt BASEC gt marked and be of type HO3VVF3GO 75 minimum Denmark m The supply plug must comply with section 107 2 D1 standard DK2 1a or DK2 5a Switzerland m The supply plug must comply with SEV ASE 1011 WARNING The appliance coupler the connector to the unit and not the wall plug must have a configuration for mating with an EN60320 IEC320 appliance inlet WARNING The socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible WARNING This unit operates under SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage conditions according to IEC 60950 The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to which it is connected also operates under SELV conditions WARNING France and Peru only This unit cannot be powered from IT supplies If your supplies are of IT type this unit must be powered by 230V 2P T using an isolation tran
7. DTR required for handshake Ground 5 5 Ground always required DSR 6 e 6 DSR RTS 7 eq LO 7 RTS required for handshake DCD 1 e re 8 CTS 90 APPENDIX B PIN OUTS Modem Cable RJ 45 to RS 232 25 pin 3Com Switch RS 232 Modem Port Cable connector RJ 45 female Cable connector 25 pin male Screen Shell 1 Screen TxD 3 e 2 TxD RxD 2 e 3 RxD RTS 7 e 4 RT S CTS 8 e e CTS DSR 6 e e 6 DSR Ground 5 7 Ground DCD 1 e 8 DCD DTR 4 e 20 DTR Ethernet Port RJ 45 10 100 and 1000BASE T RJ 45 connections Pin Assignments Table 10 Pin assignments Pin Number 10 100 1000 Ports configured as M 1 Transmit Data Bidirectional Data A 2 Transmit Data Bidirectional Data A 3 Receive Data Bidirectional Data B 4 Not assigned Bidirectional Data C 5 Not assigned Bidirectional Data C 6 Receive Data Bidirectional Data B 7 Not assigned Bidirectional Data D 8 Not assigned Bidirectional Data D Table 11 Pin assignments Pin Number 10 100 1000 Ports configured as MDX 1 Receive Data Bidirectional Data B 2 Receive Data Bidirectional Data B Ethernet Port RJ 45 Pin Assignments 91 Pin Number 10 100 1000 3 Transmit Data Bidirectional Data A 4 Not assigned Bidirectional Data A 5 Not assigned Bidirectional Data D 6 Transmit Data Bidirectional Data D 7 Not as
8. Upgrading from the Command Line Interface 60 Check Flash Space Available 60 Backup Switch Software 61 Upgrade Using TFTP 61 Upgrade Using FTP via network port 63 XModem using the console cable 65 Upgrading from the Bootrom Interface 66 Introduction 66 TFTP 68 FTP 68 XModem 69 Upgrading the Bootrom 70 Bootrom Upgrade using TTP 71 Bootrom Upgrade using FTP 71 Bootrom Upgrade using XModem 72 CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION Power Cord Set Japan 76 Important Safety Information 76 L information de S curit Importante 78 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 81 Informaci n de Seguridad Importante 82 Importanti Informazioni di Sicurezza 84 Wa ne informacje o zabezpieczeniach 86 PIN OUTS Null Modem Cable 89 PC AT Serial Cable 89 Modem Cable 90 Ethernet Port RJ 45 Pin Assignments 90 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4200G 12 Port 93 Switch 4200G 24 Port 94 Switch 4200G 48 Port 95 OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product 97 Purchase Value Added Services 97 Troubleshoot Online 98 Access Software Downloads 98 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 98 Contact Us 99 INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides all the information you need to install and use the 3Com Switch 4200G Family The guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for installing and setting up network equipment consequently it assumes a basic working knowledge
9. a new bootrom btm file to download Command Line Interface Switch Setup To set the Switch to boot from the new software you have downloaded enter the following 4200G boot boot loader unitl flash s3t03 01 O0s56 app To set the Switch to load the new bootrom firmware enter 4200G boot bootrom unitl gt flash s3u01_00 btm The following prompt is displayed This will update Bootrom on unit 1 Continue Y N Type Y to update the bootrom To set the Switch to load the new web management file enter 4200G boot web package s3v01_00 web main You will now need to reboot the Switch The Switch will upgrade the bootrom firmware and boot from the specified software app file Upgrade Using FTP via network port Upgrading from the Command Line Interface 63 After the update is complete and you have verified that everything is working the files that were saved in the backup phase can be deleted from the file system To upgrade your Switch s software using FTP do the following 1 Backup the existing switch software files See Backup Switch Software Verify that the 4200G can contact the FTP server use ping 4200G ping aaa aaa aaa aaa where aaa aaa aaa aaa is the IP address of the FTP server Enter the following command from User View 4200G ftp aaa aaa aaa aaa where aaa aaa aaa aaa is the IP address of the FTP server If the FTP server has been successfully located the following information is
10. accompanies your Switch For Technical Support information see Appendix D 54 CHAPTER 4 PROBLEM SOLVING Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs If the LEDs on the Switch indicate a problem refer to the list of suggested solutions below The PWR LED does not light Check that the power cable is firmly connected to the Switch and to the supply outlet If the connection is secure and there is still no power you may have a faulty power cord or an internal fault Firstly check the power cord by m testing it in another device m connecting a working power cord to the problem device 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 flashing yellow A port has failed and has been automatically disabled You can verify this by checking that the Port LED is quickly flashing Yellow If a port fails the Switch passes its Power On Self Test and continues to operate normally A Port LED is flashing yellow The port has failed and has been automatically disabled The Switch passes its Power On Self Test and continues to operate normally even if one or more ports are disabled A link is connected and yet the Port LED does not light Check that m The Switch and the device at the other end of th
11. and the release version If the filename is in brackets for example test cfg this indicates that the file has been deleted from the CLI but is still present in the recycle bin Any additional files should be considered for deletion to allow maximum space for downloading the new files To delete a file from the list select option 4 from the Boot Menu and select the file number you wish to delete 68 CHAPTER 5 UPGRADING SOFTWARE TFTP FTP To upgrade software to your Switch using TFTP do the following From the Boot Menu select option 1 Download application file to flash to display the following Set TFTP protocol parameter Set FTP protocol parameter Set XMODEM protocol parameter O GA DN HH Return to boot menu Enter your choice 0 3 Select option 1 to display the following Load File name Switch IP address Server IP address Enter the file name Switch IP address and Server IP address to display the following Are you sure to download file to flash Yes or No Y N Enter y and the following information is displayed to indicate the file is downloading Attached TCP IP Interface to netdrv0 Attaching network interface 100 done Loading done Free flash Space 10456064 bytes Writing flash done Please input the file attribute main backup none none done Repeat step 1 tostep 4 for each of the remaining files To upgrade software to your Switch using FTP do the foll
12. is as free from dust as possible m The unit is installed in a clean air conditioned environment m No more than four Switch units are placed on top of one another if the units are free standing m The Switch is situated away from sources of conductive electrical dust for example laser printers m 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 AN gt The Switch 4200G is 1 rack unit 1U high and will fit in most standard 19 inch racks CAUTION Disconnect all cables from the Switch before continuing Remove all self adhesive pads from the underside of the Switch if they have been fitted To rack mount your Switch Place the Switch the right way up on a hard flat surface with the front facing towards you Locate a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on one side of the front of the Switch as shown in Figure 5 You can also rack mount your Switch using the mounting holes at the rear of the Switch 24 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Figure 5 Fitting a Bracket for Rack Mounting Insert the two screws 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 Repeat step 2 and step 3 for the other side of the Switch 5 Insert the Switch into t
13. of LANs Local Area Networks Before You Start Release Notes p About Your CD ROM This section contains information about the documents and CD ROM that accompany your Switch 4200G The Release Notes provide important information about the current software release including new features modifications and known problems You should read the Release Notes before installing the Switch in your network If the information in the Release Notes differ from the information in this guide follow the instructions in the Release Notes The CD ROM contains the following m Online documentation for the Switch 4200G refer to Related Documentation on page 11 for details m A link to 3Com Network Director software m Anumber of other useful links Most user guides and Release Notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format PDF or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site http www 3com com 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description instructions m Information note Information that describes important features or 1 Caution Warning Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application system or device Information that alerts you to potential personal injury Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Description Screen display
14. rights reserved 1997 2085 pe Without the owner s prior written consen no decompiling or reverse engineering shall he allowed Login authentication Username SECH Passwor Enter the syst em view command and Enter To confirm that you are in the System View the following should be displayed S4200G Enter interface vlan 1 and Enter 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 IP address and mmm mmm mmm mmm is the subnet mask of the Switch Select the quit command and enter the default gateway for the Switch ip route static 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 xxx xxx xxx xxx where xxx xxx xxx xxx is the IP address of the default gateway From the User View enter the save command to save the configuration to your Switch as the configuration is not saved automatically when the Switch is powered down 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 32 If you do not intend to use the command line interface using the console port to manage the Switch you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software Connecting to a Front Panel Port gt Manually Configuring IP Information 41 To set up your Switch manually you can alternatively make a connection to a front panel port To d
15. the Switch ports are configured as MDIX cross over If you want to make a connection to another MDIX port you need a cross over cable Many ports on workstations and servers are configured as MDI straight through If you want to make a connection to an MDI port you need to use a standard straight through cable See Table 8 3Com recommends that you use at least Category 5 twisted pair cable the maximum segment length for this type of cable is 100 m 328 ft Table 8 Cables required to connect the Switch to other devices if auto negotiation is disabled Cross over Cable Straight through Cable Switch to Switch MDIX to MDIX Y x Switch to Hub MDIX to MDIX Y x Switch to PC NIC x MDIX to MDI Choosing the Correct Cables for the Switch 4200G Choosing the Correct Cables 29 CAUTION If you want to install the Switch 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 of a UTP cable to an earth ground point and the other end to a female RJ 45 connector located for example on a Switch rack or patch panel The RJ 45 connector is now a grounded port 3Com recommends that you use Category 5 twisted pair cable the maximum segment length for this type of cable is 100 m 32
16. the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures m Reorient the receiving antenna m Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver m Move the equipment away from the receiver m Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 In order to meet FCC emissions limits this equipment must be used only with cables which comply with IEEE 802 3 ICES STATEMENT CE STATEMENT EUROPE This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la Classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as amended by European Directive 93 68 EEC Warning This is a class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures A copy of the signed Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded f
17. the following format http Xxxx XXX XXX XXX At the login and password prompts enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password prompt or the password of your choice if you have already modified the default passwords Click on the Device View button to display the web management options 50 CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 gt Prerequisites gt gt Any network management application running the Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP can manage a Switch if m The correct Management Information Bases MIBs are installed on the management workstation m 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 Director application that is available from the 3Com website to provide SNMP management for your Switch If you use 3Com Network Director it automatically loads the correct MIBs and necessary files onto your workstation m Documentation supplied with the SNMP network management application software The default read community string is public To change this setting in System View enter display snmp community The default write community string is private To change this setting in System View enter display snmp community To manage your Switch using an SNMP network management application you need to specify SNMP communi
18. to locate a copy please contact 3Com and a copy will be provided to you UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you are a United States government agency then this documentation and the software described herein are provided to you subject to the following All technical data and computer software are commercial in nature and developed solely at private expense Software is delivered as Commercial Computer Software as defined in DFARS 252 227 7014 June 1995 or as a commercial item as defined in FAR 2 101 a and as such is provided with only such rights as are provided in 3Com s standard commercial license for the Software Technical data is provided with limited rights only as provided in DFAR 252 227 7015 Nov 1995 or FAR 52 227 14 June 1987 whichever is applicable You agree not to remove or deface any portion of any legend provided on any licensed program or documentation contained in or delivered 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 the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation ntel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS DOS Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell Inc UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and oth
19. toward you and the product label is visible Ensure the wire release lever is closed in the upright position 3 Gently slide the transceiver into the SFP port until it clicks If the transceiver does not click into place remove it turn it over and re insert 4 Remove the plastic protective cover if fitted Figure 6 Inserting an SFP Transceiver Product a label k Suitable port on host Switch 5 Use and appropriate cable to connect the transceiver to a suitable device 6 Check the LEDs on the front of the Switch to ensure that it is operating correctly Refer to LEDs on page 18 for more information 28 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Removing an SFP Transceiver If you wish to remove the transceiver it is not necessary to power down your Switch 1 Disconnect the cable from the transceiver 2 Move the wire release lever downwards until it is pointing toward you 3 Pull the wire release lever toward you to release the catch mechanism the transceiver will then easily slide out Choosing the Correct Cables p All of the ports on the Switch are Auto MDIX that is they have a cross over capability These ports can automatically detect whether to operate in MDI or MDIX mode Therefore you can make a connection to one of the ports with a straight through MDI or a cross over cable MDIX The Auto MDIX feature only operates when auto negotiation is enabled If auto negotiation is disabled all
20. using the web interface or the command line interface CLI 38 CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Connecting to the Console Port To set up your Switch manually you can make a connection to the console port this example describes a local connection to the console port rather than one using a modem You can do this whilst the Switch is offline that is before you connect the Switch to a network or whilst the Switch is online that is connected to a network Prerequisites m A workstation with terminal emulation software installed such as Microsoft Hyperterminal This software allows you to communicate with the Switch using the console port directly m Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software m The console cable RJ 45 supplied with your Switch You can find pin out diagrams for the cable in Appendix on page 89 m You need to have the following so that you can manually set up the Switch with IP information u IP address subnet mask default gateway u management VLAN ID normally set to the default value 1 Connecting the Workstation to the Switch Connect the workstation to the console port using the console cable as shown in Figure 12 Figure 12 Connecting a Workstation to the Switch using the Console Port Workstation with terminal emulation M software installed 3 EES aso H Connection Y Console Cable gt lt Ne To conn
21. your Switch using XModem do the following From the User View enter xmodem get unitl gt flash 3Com0Scfg def The following information is displayed KAKA WARNING kkk xmodem is a slow transfer protocol limited to the current speed settings of the auxiliary ports During the course of the download no exec input output will be available Proceed Y N y Destination filename unitl gt flash vrpcfg def Before pressing ENTER you must choose YES or NO Y N Enter y to display the following message Download with XMODEM protocol es As the file is downloading start the XModem send file process with terminal emulation software such as Microsoft Hyperterminal When the file download is complete the message Download successful is displayed Repeat step 1 to step 3 for each of the remaining files 66 CHAPTER 5 UPGRADING SOFTWARE Upgrading from the Bootrom Interface Introduction This section describes how to upgrade your Switch from the Bootrom Interface When the Switch is running the initial boot phase using the console the following prompt is displayed with a five second countdown timer Press CTRL B to enter Boot Menu 4 followed by a password prompt password Select Enter the default is no password to display the following boot menu BOOT MENU Download application file to flash Select application file to boot Display all files in flash Delete fi
22. 2 Rack mounting 23 Placing Units On Top of Each Other 25 The Power up Sequence 25 Powering up the Switch 4200G 25 Checking for Correct Operation of LEDs 25 SFP Operation 26 Approved SFP Transceivers 26 Inserting an SFP Transceiver 26 Removing an SFP Transceiver 28 Choosing the Correct Cables 28 Choosing the Correct Cables for the Switch 4200G 29 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Methods of Managing a Switch 32 Command Line Interface Management 32 Command Line Interface Management using SSH 33 Web Interface Management 33 SNMP Management 33 Setting Up Overview 34 IP Configuration 36 Preparing for Management 37 Manually Configuring IP Information 37 Connecting to the Console Port 38 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 41 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 44 Using 3Com Network Director 44 Connecting to the Console Port 45 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 46 User Interface Overview 46 CLI Management using the Console Port 46 CLI Management over the Network 46 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management using SSH 47 Setting Up Web Interface Management 48 Prerequisites 48 Web Management Over the Network 49 Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 50 Prerequisites 50 Default Users and Passwords 50 Configuration Conversion Utility 51 CONTENTS 7 PROBLEM SOLVING Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 54 Solving Hardware Problems 55 Solving Communication Problems 57 UPGRADING SOFTWARE Upgrade methods 59
23. 2 D1 normy DK2 1a lub DK2 5a Szwajcaria m Wtyczka zasilaj ca musi by zgodna z norma SEV ASE 1011 OSTRZE ENIE Z czka urz dzenia pod czona do prze cznika a nie do wtyczki ciennej musi by odpowiednio dopasowana do normy EN60320 IEC320 otworu wlotowego OSTRZE ENIE Gniazdo zasilaj ce musi by umieszczone w pobli u urz dzenia i musi by atwo dost pne OSTRZE ENIE Urz dzenie to pracuje w warunkach SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage Bezpieczne niskie napi cie zgodnie z norm IEC 60950 Takie warunki s zachowane tylko je li osprz t do kt rego jest pod czone r wnie pracuje w warunkach SELV OSTRZE ENIE S lo para Francia y Peru Esta unidad no puede recibir corriente de fuentes ITT Si las fuentes de suministro de corriente son de tipo IT esta unidad debe recibir 230V 2P T a trav s de un transformador aislador con relaci n 1 1 con el pun to de conexi n secundario etiquetado como neutro conectado directa 88 APPENDIX A SAFETY INFORMATION gt gt mente a tierra Tlmp dance f la terre OSTRZEZENIE Tylko Wielka Brytania Podczas podlaczania modemu do portu konsoli Switch 4200G nalezy stosowa tylko modem odpowiedni do pod czenia do sieci telekomuni kacyjnej OSTRZE ENIE Porty RJ 45 S to ekranowane gniazda danych RJ 45 Nie mog by u ywane jako tradycyjne gniazda telekomunikacyjne lub stosowane do pod czenia urz dzenia do publicznej sieci telefonicznej l
24. 3 i 3com 3Com Switch 4200G Family Getting Started Guide 4200G 12 Port 3CR17660 91 4200G 24 Port 3CR17661 91 4200G 48 Port 3CR17662 91 www 3Com com Part No 10014914 Rev AA Published July 2006 3Com Corporation 350 Campus Drive Marlborough MA 01752 3064 Copyright 2006 3Com Corporation All rights reserved No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work such as translation transformation or adaptation without written permission from 3Com Corporation 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of 3Com Corporation to provide notification of such revision or change 3Com Corporation provides this documentation without warranty term or condition of any kind either implied or expressed including but not limited to the implied warranties terms or conditions of merchantability satisfactory quality and fitness for a particular purpose 3Com may make improvements or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this documentation at any time If there is any software on removable media described in this documentation it is furnished under a license agreement included with the product as a separate document in the hard copy documentation or on the removable media in a directory file named LICENSE TXT or LICENSE TXT If you are unable
25. 8 ft All of the ports on the front of the Switch 4200G 28 Port are 100BASE FX MT RJ multi mode ports The MT RJ port is a small form factor fiber optic port with the transmit and receive fibers in the same cable Unlike many fiber optic systems only one MT RJ cable is needed to connect two MT RJ ports together To connect a front panel port to another 100BASE FX MT RJ multi mode port or to a patch panel a single MT RJ multi mode pinless jumper cable is required Since standard MT RJ cables are cross over cables no Auto MDIX sensing is required The maximum cable length is 2 kilometers 1 24 miles CAUTION Do not connect pinned MT RJ connectors into any port on the Switch 4200G as this may damage the unit The ports have locator pins fitted and are designed for standard pinless connectors To connect a front panel port to a 100BASE FX single mode port or to a port that does not have an MT RJ connector an adaptor will be required It is not possible to connect a front panel port to a 1000BASE FX port 30 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT To make full use of the features offered by your Switch and to change and monitor the way it works you have to access the management software that resides on the Switch This is known as managing the Switch Managing the Switch can help you to improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore the overall performance of your network This chapter explains the init
26. Antes de instalar o extraer la unidad debe leer detenidamente la siguiente informaci n de seguridad AVVERTENZA le avvertenze contengono istruzioni indispensabili per assicurare la sicurezza personale Seguire attentamente tutte le indicazioni fornite Prima di installare o rimuovere l unit leggere attentamente le seguenti informazioni di sicurezza OSTRZEZENIE Ostrzezenia zawieraja wskaz wki kt rych nalezy przestrzega dla w asnego bezpiecze stwa Nale y uwa nie przestrzega wszystkich wskaz wek Przed instalacj lub demonta em 76 APPENDIX A SAFETY INFORMATION urzadzenia nalezy uwaznie przeczytac ponizsze informacje o bezpieczenstwie Power Cord Set Japan EN aes PR SE ACL EE EE EEN EFC EE nr CL Important Safety Information WARNING Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only WARNING If installing the Switch 4200G together one on top of the other with SuperStack Il or SuperStack 3 units that are shallower than the 4200G the Switch 4200G unit must be installed below the shallower units WARNING The unit must be earthed grounded or must be connected to an earthed power supply to ensure compliance with safety standards WARNING Power Cord Set This must be approved for the country where it is used gt gt gt gt U S A and m The cord set must be UL approved and CSA certified Canada m The minimum specification for the flexible cord is No 18
27. CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC 5 As the file is downloading start the XModem send file process with terminal emulation software such as Microsoft Hyperterminal When the download is complete the following information is displayed CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCdone Bootrom updating done 74 CHAPTER 5 UPGRADING SOFTWARE p 12 p D o SAFETY INFORMATION You must read the following safety information before carrying out any installation or removal of components or any maintenance procedures on the Switch 4200G WARNING Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your personal safety Follow all directions carefully You must read the following safety information carefully before you install or remove the unit AVERTISSEMENT Les avertissements pr sentent des consignes que vous devez respecter pour garantir votre s curit personnelle Vous devez respecter attentivement toutes les consignes Nous vous demandons de lire attentivement les consignes suivantes de s curit avant d installer ou de retirer l appareil VORSICHT Warnhinweise enthalten Anweisungen die Sie zu Ihrer eigenen Sicherheit befolgen m ssen Alle Anweisungen sind sorgf ltig zu befolgen Sie m ssen die folgenden Sicherheitsinformationen sorgf ltig durchlesen bevor Sie das Ger t installieren oder ausbauen ADVERTENCIA Las advertencias contienen indicaciones que debe respetar por su seguridad personal Siga las indicaciones con cuidado
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29. NIE Podczas instalacji Switch 4200G w stosie z urzadze niami SuperStack Il lub SuperStack 3 kt re sa wezsze niz Switch 4200G urz dzenie Switch 4200G musi by zainstalowane pod w szym urz dzeniem OSTRZE ENIE Urz dzenie musi by uziemione lub musi by pod czone do uziemionego r d a zasilania w celu zapewnienia zgod no ci z wymogami bezpiecze stwa OSTRZE ENIE Zestaw przewod w zasilania Wa ne informacje o zabezpieczeniach 87 Niezb dna jest zgodno z przepisami kraju w kt rym jest stosowany Stany _ Zestaw przewod w musi posiada zezwolenie UL oraz Zjednoczone i certyfikat CSA Kanada m Minimalna specyfikacja przewodu gi tkiego Przew d typu SV lub SJ 3 o rednicy 18 wg specyfikacji AWG m Zestaw przewod w musi posiada pojemno pr du znamionowego przynajmniej 10A m Wtyczka musi by uziemiaj ca z uk adem typu NEMA 5 15P 15A 125V lub NEMA 6 15P 15A 250V Wielka Brytania w Wtyczka musi by zgodna z norm BS1363 3 pinowa 13 amper w i musi by wyposa ona w bezpiecznik 5A zgodny z norm BS1362 m Przew d sieci zasilaj cej musi by oznaczony lt HAR gt lub lt BASEC gt i musi by typu HO3VVF3g0 75 minimum Europa m Wtyczka zasilaj ca musi by zgodna z norm CEE 7 7 SCHUKO m Przew d sieci zasilaj cej musi by oznaczony lt HAR gt lub lt BASEC gt i musi by typu HO3VVF3g0 75 minimum Dania m Wtyczka zasilaj ca musi by zgodna z sekcj 107
30. T Ports 10 100 1000BASE T Ports Gigabi t SFP 10Gbps Port 5 Interface Slot Ds 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 network telephony systems or network telephones to these sockets Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can be connected to these data sockets The Switch 4200G has 12 24 or 48 auto negotiating 10BASE T 100BASE TX ports configured as Auto MDIX crossover When auto negotiation is enabled these ports automatically operate in MDI or MDIX mode as needed These ports provide 10 100 1000 Mbps full duplex connections to other Gigabit Ethernet devices Full duplex allows packets to be transmitted and received simultaneously which effectively doubles the potential throughput of a link These ports require either straight through or cross over Category 5 cables with RJ 45 connectors at each end The maximum UTP cable length is 100 m 328 ft over Category 5 cable The 10 100 1000BASE T ports will auto negotiate the appropriate speed 1000BASE X SFP Ports Console Port Unit Status Display Table A Status Display Switch 4200G Front View Detail 17 SFP Small Form Factor Pluggable ports support fiber Gigabit Ethernet long wave LX long haul LH70 and copper T SFP Transceivers
31. Unit 10 100 Port Speed and Activity Gigabit SFP Status and Activity or Stack Status and Activity 10 100 Duplex and Activity Gigabit SFP Duplex and Activity or Stack Activity 10 100 1000BASE T Port LEDs Speed Green Yellow Yellow Flashing Off A high speed 1000 Mbps link is present blinking off for every packet received or transmitted A low speed link is present blinking off for every packet received or transmitted The port has failed POST No link is present Switch 4200G Rear View Detail 19 Table 5 LED Behavior continued LED Color Indicates Duplex Green Full duplex blinking off for every packet received or transmitted Yellow Half duplex blinking off for every packet received or transmitted Yellow flashing The port has failed POST Off No link is present 1000BASE X Port SFP Port LEDs Speed Green A high speed 1000 Mbps link is present Yellow Flashing Port failed POST Off No link is present Duplex Green Full duplex packets are being transmitted received on the port Yellow Half duplex packets are being transmitted received on the port Yellow flashing Port failed POST Off No link is present Switch 4200G Figure 4 Switch 4200G rear view Rear View Detail MOD 1 MOD 2 a o 0110 9 AC Power Input 10Gbps Interface 10Gbps Interface Slot 1 Slot 2 Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to any supply voltage in the range 100 240 VAC
32. WARE Bootrom Upgrade using XModem 1 Select option 2 to display the following Load File name Switch IP address Server IP address FTP User Name FTP User Password Enter the file name Switch IP address Server IP address FTP user name and password to display the following Are you sure to update your bootrom Yes or No Y N Enter y and the following information is displayed to indicate the file is downloading Attached TCP IP interface to netdrv0 Attaching network interface Io0 done ent is Soyo a Seca rah iaia area a ee ee Serle els done Bootrom updating done To upgrade the bootrom firmware from the Boot menu using XModem do the following From the Boot Menu select option 6 to display the following Set TFTP protocol parameter Set FTP protocol parameter Set XMODEM protocol parameter OWN HH Return to boot menu Enter your choice 0 3 Select option 3 to display the following Please select your download baudrate 1 9600 2 19200 3 38400 4 57600 5 115200 0 Return Enter your choice 0 5 Select option 2 to set the baudrate to 19200 You will also need to change the baudrate on Hyperterminal to 19200 bps and select XModem protocol Upgrading the Bootrom 73 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 lt Ctrl X gt Loading CCCCCCCCCCC
33. a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port module on the Switch 4200G 12 Port Requires an optional XFP m Two option module slots for a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port module on the Switch 4200G 24 Port and the Switch 4200G 48 Port Requires an optional XFP m One RJ 45 connector for serial management The Switch 4200G Family provides high performance workgroups with a backbone to server connection You can also add the Switch 4200G Family to any SuperStack9 system as your network grows For information about using the software features of the Switch refer to the Command Reference Guide and the Configuration Guide on the CD ROM that accompanies the Switch Table 3 summarizes the hardware features that are supported by the Switch 4200G Table 3 Hardware Features Feature Switch 4200G Addresses Up to 8 000 supported Auto negotiation Supported on all ports Forwarding Modes Store and Forward Duplex Modes Half and full duplex on all front panel ports Auto MDI MDIX Supported on all ports If fiber SFP transceivers are used Auto MDIX is not supported Flow Control In full duplex operation all ports are supported Traffic Prioritization Supported using the IEEE Std 802 ID 1998 Edition Eight traffic queues per port Ethernet Fast Auto negotiating 10 100 1000BASE T ports Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Ports SFP Ethernet Ports Supports fiber Gigabit Ethernet long wave LX long haul LH70 and copper T transceivers in any combination S
34. a toma de alimentaci n debe cumplir la norma CEE 7 7 Europa SCHUKO m El cable de alimentaci n de red debe tener la marca lt HAR gt o lt BASEC gt y ser de tipo HO3VVF3GO 75 minimo Dinamarca m Latoma de alimentaci n debe cumplir la secci n 107 2 D1 de la norma DK2 1a o DK2 5a Suiza m Latoma de alimentaci n debe cumplir la norma SEV ASE 1011 ADVERTENCIA El acoplador del equipo el conector para la unidad y no la toma de la pared debe tener una configuraci n que se adapte a una entrada del equipo EN60320 IEC320 ADVERTENCIA El enchufe debe estar cerca de la unidad y ser de f cil acceso ADVERTENCIA Esta unidad funciona en condiciones SELV voltaje extrabajo de seguridad de conformidad con la norma IEC 60950 Las condiciones s lo se mantienen si el equipo al que est conectada la unidad tambi n funciona en condiciones SELV ADVERTENCIA S lo para Francia y Per esta unidad no puede recibir corriente de fuentes ITt Si las fuentes de suministro de corriente son de tipo IT esta unidad debe recibir 230 V 2P T a trav s de un transformador aislador con relaci n 1 1 con el punto de conexi n 84 APPENDIX A SAFETY INFORMATION gt gt secundario etiquetado como neutro conectado directamente a tierra tlmp dance la terre ADVERTENCIA S lo para el Reino Unido si conecta un m dem al puerto de consola del 4200G utilice s lo un m dem que sea adecuado para la conexi n con el sistema de tel
35. ash 030100cfg def To back up the active configuration file on your Switch enter 4200G copy unitl gt flash 3Com0Scfg cfg unitl gt flash 030100cfg cfg To back up the Web user interface file on your Switch enter 4200G copy unitl gt flash s3v01_00 web unitl gt flash 030100http web To back up the application file on your Switch enter 4200G copy unitl gt flash s3701_00 app unitl gt flash 030100app app To back up the bootrom file on your Switch enter 4200G copy unitl gt flash s3u01_00 btm unit1 gt flash 030100boot btm To upgrade software to your Switch using TFTP do the following To download the application file enter 4200G tftp aaa aaa aaa aaa get s3t03_01_00s56 app where aaa aaa aaa aaa is the IP address of the TFTP server s3t indicates the Switch filename see Table 11 for further details 62 CHAPTER 5 UPGRADING SOFTWARE Table 11 Switch 4200G Filenames Filename Prefix Suffix Switch s3t app Switch 4200G software s3u btm Switch 4200G bootrom software s3v web Switch 4200G web management software To download the Web user interface file enter 4200G tftp aaa aaa aaa aaa get http web To download the default configuration file enter 4200G tftp aaa aaa aaa aaa get 3ComOScfg def To download the bootrom file enter 4200G tftp aaa aaa aaa aaa get s3u01 00 btm The bootrom firmware may not require upgrading for every software upgrade therefore there may not be
36. bertragen werden Informaci n de Seguridad Importante pl ei ADVERTENCIA La instalaci n o la extracci n de la unidad s lo debe llevarla a cabo personal cualificado ADVERTENCIA Si instala el 4200G en una pila con unidades SuperStack Il o SuperStack 3 que son m s estrechas que el 4200G la unidad 4200G debe instalarse debajo de las unidades m s estrechas ADVERTENCIA La unidad debe tener toma de tierra conectado a tierra ADVERTENCIA Conecte la unidad a una fuente de alimentaci n con toma de tierra para garantizar el cumplimiento de las normas de seguridad pe el m Informaci n de Seguridad Importante 83 ADVERTENCIA Conjunto de cables el ctricos Debe estar homologado para el pa s donde se utilice EE UU y wm El conjunto de cables debe estar homologado por UL y Canad tener la certificaci n CSA m La especificaci n m nima del cable flexible es N 18 AWG Tipo SV o SJ Tres conductores m El conjunto de cables debe tener una capacidad de corriente nominal de al menos 10 A m Elenchufe de conexi n debe ser de tipo de toma de tierra con una configuraci n NEMA 5 15P 15 A 125 V o NEMA 6 15P 15 A 250 V S lo para el m La toma de alimentaci n debe cumplir la norma BS1363 3 Reino Unido patillas 13 A e instalarse con un fusible de 5 A que cumpla BS1362 m El cable de alimentaci n de red debe tener la marca lt HAR gt o lt BASEC gt y ser de tipo HO3VVF3GO 75 m nimo S lo para m L
37. ch automatic setup 44 Switch 5500 3C number 24 dimensions 93 Ethernet address 24 features 14 installation 21 22 MAC address 24 power socket 19 powering up 25 rack mounting 23 serial number 24 size 93 unit information label 24 weight 93 system specifications 93 T troubleshooting 53 59 U unit information label 24 upgrading software bootrom 66 bootrom using FTP 71 bootrom using TFTP 71 bootrom using XModem 72 FIP 63 68 TFIP 61 68 XModem 65 69 W Web browsers choosing 48 web interface choosing a browser 48 web interface management 33 setting up 48 X XModem 65 REGULATORY NOTICES FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency 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 interference at their own expense INFORMATION TO THE USER If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning
38. displayed Trying Press CTRL K to abort Connected Information on your FTP server is displayed logon with your username and password Passive mode is the default mode for the FTP client on the Switch To disable passive mode type ftp undo pas The display willshow Passive is off 5 Type ftp bin and press Enter 6 To download the application file enter ftp get s3t03 01 00s168 app 64 CHAPTER 5 UPGRADING SOFTWARE 10 11 12 13 The following information is displayed if the download has been successful 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 To download the bootrom file enter ftp get s3u01_00 btm To download the web management file enter ftp get s3v01_00 web Exit FTP by typing ftp bye To install the new bootrom code enter 4200G boot bootrom flash s3u01_00 btm Type y when prompted This will update Bootrom on unit 1 Continue Y N y Upgrading Bootrom please wait Upgrade Bootrom succeeded To install the new application code enter 4200G boot boot loader flash s3t03_01_00 app To install the new web management code enter 4200G boot webpackage flash s3v01_00 web Enter quit to exit XModem using the console cable 1 Upgrading from the Command Line Interface 65 To upgrade software to
39. e SFP and replace it with a 3Com approved SFP See Approved SFP Transceivers on page 26 Error message indicating that the SFP transceiver is faulty To correct this problem completely remove the SFP and then reinsert it Alternatively insert another identical SFP If the problem persists contact 3Com Technical Support Solving Communication Problems 57 Solving Communication Problems If you experience communication problems with the Switch ensure that m The Switch IP address and Management VLAN ID has been configured m 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 the IP address of the router m The Switch IP address has been entered correctly in your network management application such as 3Com Network Director The following is a brief overview of IP addressing and how to obtain a registered IP address IP Addressing To be managed correctly each device on your network for example a Switch or Hub must have a unique IP address IP addresses have the format n n n n where n is a decimal number between 0 and 255 An example IP address is 192 168 100 8 The IP address is split into two parts m The first part 192 168 100 in the example identifies the network on which the device resides m The second part 8 in the example identifies the device within the network The natural subnet mask for thi
40. e Web Interface or Director 3ND port and use the Command Line Inter Command Line See page 44 Command Line m face Interface Interface See page 37 See page 37 See page 45 i v How do you want to manage your Switch See page 32 i i i SNMP Command Line Interface See page 50 Web Interface Y Connect using the Connect over the console port network using Telnet See page 46 See page 46 Connect over the network See page 49 CAUTION To protect your Switch from unauthorized access you must change all three default passwords as soon as possible even if you do not intend to actively manage your Switch For more information on default users and changing default passwords see Default Users and Passwords on page 50 36 CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT IP Configuration gt 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 Configuration When you configure the IP information the Switch remembers the information that you enter until you change it again You should use the Manual IP configuration method if m you do not have a DHCP or BootP server on your network or m you want to remove the risk of the IP address ever changing or m your DHCP or Bo
41. e link or cable are connected securely m The devices at both ends of the link are powered up m The quality of cable is satisfactory m Auto negotiation settings are the same at both ends Solving Hardware Problems 55 Auto negotiation problems will occur with 10BASE T or 100BASE T where auto negotiation is disabled and incorrect cables are being used cross over or straight Auto negotiation problems will occur with fiber if a The Receiver RX and Transceiver TX cable connectors are swapped u Fibers are broken a Auto 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 Switch has a fan monitoring system that will generate fan failure warning messages Fan failure could potentially reduce the lifetime of the Switch The monitoring system polls the fan status at periodic intervals while the unit is powered up If one fan has failed in the Switch a warning message will be generated in the following ways Unit LED The seven segment display will show a green flashing fT RMON Trap If configured an RMON trap is generated and sent to the management workstation Command Line Interface An indication of a general hardware failure is provided through the Top leve
42. ecomunicaciones ADVERTENCIA Puertos RJ 45 Son conectores de datos RJ 45 blindados No pueden utilizarse como tomas de tel fono tradicionales est ndar ni para conectar la unidad a una central de conmutaci n PBX tradicional ni a una red telef nica p blica Conecte s lo conectores de datos RJ 45 sistemas de telefon a de red local o tel fonos de red local a estas tomas Pueden conectarse cables de datos blindados o sin blindaje con clavijas blindadas o sin blindaje a estos conectores de datos ADVERTENCIA Puertos de fibra ptica seguridad ptica DISPOSITIVO L SER DE CLASE 1 Nunca mire el l ser de transmisi n a trav s de una lente de aumento mientras est encendido No mire nunca directamente al puerto de transmisi n de fibra ptica ni a los extremos del cable de fibra ptica mientras est n conectados Importanti Informazioni di Sicurezza gt gt PP AVVERTENZA Le operazioni di installazione e rimozione dell unit devono essere eseguite esclusivamente da personale qualificato AVVERTENZA Se si installa lo 4200G in uno stack con unit SuperStack Il o SuperStack 3 pi strette del modello 4200G posizionare lo 4200G sotto tali unit AVVERTENZA L unit deve disporre di messa a terra AVVERTENZA Per rispettare gli standard di sicurezza necessario collegare l unit a una fonte di alimentazione dotata di messa a terra gt pp gt Importanti Informazioni di Sicurezza 85 AVVERTENZA Set d
43. ect the cable a Attach the RJ 45 connector on the cable to the console port of the Switch b Attach the other end of the cable to the workstation and tighten the retaining screws on the cable to prevent it from being loosened Manually Configuring IP Information 39 Open your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which you have connected the cable The settings must be set to match the default settings for the Switch which are m 19 200 baud bits per second m 8 data bits m no parity m 1 stop bit m no hardware flow control Refer to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information 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 the command line interface The command line interface login 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 At the login and password prompts enter admin as your user name and press Return and at the password prompt press Return again If you have logged on correctly s4200G should be displayed as shown in Figure 13 Once you have logged in you will automatically be in User View 40 CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Figure 13 User View Login pe All
44. ei cavi di alimentazione Deve essere approvato per il paese in cui viene utilizzato Stati Uniti e m cavo deve avere l approvazione UL e la certificazione CSA PPR m Laspecifica minima per il cavo flessibile N 18 AWG Tipo SV o SJ 3 conduttori m ll set di cavi deve avere una capacit nominale di almeno 10 A m La spina di collegamento deve essere dotata di messa a terra con configurazione NEMA 5 15P 15 A 125 V o NEMA 6 15P 15 A 250 V Solo Regno m Laspina di alimentazione deve essere conforme BS1363 3 Unito pin 13 amp e dotata di un fusibile da 5 A conforme BS1362 m cavo dell alimentazione di rete deve essere contrassegnato dai marchi HAR o BASEC ed essere di tipo HO3VVF3GO 75 minimo Solo Europa m La spina di alimentazione deve essere conforme CEE 7 7 tipo SCHUKO m cavo dell alimentazione di rete deve essere contrassegnato dai marchi lt HAR gt o lt BASEC gt ed essere di tipo HO3VVF3GO 75 minimo Danimarca m La spina di alimentazione deve essere conforme alla sezione 107 2 D1 standard DK2 1a o DK2 Svizzera m Laspina di alimentazione deve essere conforme SEV ASE 1011 AVVERTENZA L accoppiatore i connettore all unit e non la spina a muro deve avere una configurazione abbinabile a una presa EN60320 IEC320 AVVERTENZA La presa deve trovarsi vicino all unit ed essere facilmente accessibile AVVERTENZA Questa unit funziona alle condizioni SELV Safety Extra Low V
45. er countries licensed exclusively through X Open Company Ltd IEEE and 802 are registered trademarks of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT It is the policy of 3Com Corporation to be environmentally friendly in all operations To uphold our policy we are committed to Establishing environmental performance standards that comply with national legislation and regulations Conserving energy materials and natural resources in all operations Reducing the waste generated by all operations Ensuring that all waste conforms to recognized environmental standards Maximizing the recyclable and reusable content of all products Ensuring that all products can be recycled reused and disposed of safely Ensuring that all products are labelled according to recognized environmental standards Improving our environmental record on a continual basis End of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for the recovery reclamation and safe disposal of all end of life electronic components Regulated Materials Statement 3Com products do not contain any hazardous or ozone depleting material Environmental Statement about the Documentation The documentation for this product is printed on paper that comes from sustainable managed forests it is fully biodegradable and recyclable and is completel
46. ests running Digit 0 8 Mode LED flashing red POST failure Digit indicates ID of failed test O POST test OK 1 CPU error 2 Switch chip error 3 RAM error 4 Flash error 5 Port error 6 PHY error 7 Packet memory error 8 CPLD error 18 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 4200G FAMILY Table 4 Status Display continued Display Mode LED Color Description Rotating bar segment Mode LED flashing green Software download in progress Flashing F Mode LED steady red Fan failure detected Flashing t Mode LED flashing red Switch is too hot temperature is critical CT Mode LED green or yellow Switch is clustered Commander unit c Mode LED green or yellow Switch is clustered Candidate unit e Mode LED green or yellow Switch is clustered Slave unit LEDs Mode LED green or yellow Switch is un clustered Table 5 lists LEDs visible on the front of the Switch and how to read their status For information on using the LEDs for problem solving see Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs on page 54 Table 5 LED Behavior LED Color Indicates PWR LED Green The Switch is powered up and operating normally Green flashing Yellow flashing Red Off Mode LED Speed Green Duplex Yellow Self Test POST or Software Download is in progress One or more ports have failed POST The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test The Switch is not receiving power or there is a fault with the Power Supply
47. guring IP Information 43 Using Command Line Interface using Telnet To start a Telnet session to the unit click Start in Microsoft Windows 95 98 2000 NT XP a Click Run b In the dialogue box that appears type the IP address of the unit that IS Telnet xXX XXX XXX XXX where xxx xxx xxx xxx is the IP address of the Switch c Click OK Press Enter to open a login prompt If the login prompt does not begin immediately press Return a few times until it starts At the login and password prompts enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password prompt If you have logged on correctly lt S4200G gt is displayed as shown in the example in Figure 15 Figure 15 User View Login using Telnet IE pe All rights reserved 1997 2085 pe Without the owner s prior written consent no decompiling or reverse engineering shall be alloued IE Login authentication Username sano Passwor Apr 5 17 22 13 289 2000 4588 SHELL 5 LOGIN 1 admin 161 71 164 118 in unit login Enter the syst em view command and Enter Enter interface vlan 1 and Enter 6 Enter the IP address and subnet mask for the Switch as follows ip address xxx xxx xxx xxx mmm mmm mmm mmm where xxx xxx xxx xxx is the IP address and mmm mmm mmm mmm is the subnet mask of the Switch 44 CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT 7 Enter the default gateway for the Switch ip route static 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 xxx xxx xxx xxx where xxx xxx xxx
48. has been automatically allocated to the Switch Most DHCP and BootP servers allow 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 Switch because Auto IP addresses are non routable Connecting to the Console Port Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 45 Alternatively you can view the automatically configured IP information using the command line interface CLI through a connection to the console port This example describes a local connection to the console port rather than a remote one using a modem For further information on connecting using the console port see Connecting the Workstation to the Switch on page 38 Viewing IP Information using the Console Port You are now ready to view the automatically allocated IP information using the command line interface Connect your Switch to the network using the Ethernet cable As soon as a network connection is made the Switch begins the automatic IP configuration process The automatic IP configuration process usually completes within one minute The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the Switch detects a connection to its console port If the login prompt does not begin immediately press Retur
49. he 19 inch rack and secure with suitable screws not provided Ensure that ventilation holes are not obstructed 6 Connect network cabling 7 Finally place a unit information label on the unit in an easily accessible position The unit information label shows the following m 3Com product name of the Switch m 3Com 3C number of the Switch m Unique MAC address Ethernet address of the Switch m Serial number of the Switch You may need this information if you contact 3Com Technical Support Placing Units On Top of Each Other 25 Placing Units On Top of Each Other If the Switch units are free standing up to four units can be placed one on top of the other If you are mixing a variety of 3Com equipment the smaller units must be positioned at the top If you are placing Switch units one on top of the other you must use the self adhesive rubber feet supplied Apply the feet to the underside of each Switch sticking one in the marked area at each corner Place the Switch units on top of each other ensuring that the feet of the upper unit sit fully on the lower unit The Power up Sequence Powering up the Switch 4200G Checking for Correct Operation of LEDs The following sections describe how to get your Switch 4200G powered up and ready for operation Use the following sequence of steps to power up the Switch Plug the power cord into the power socket at the rear of the Switch Plug the other end of the power cord i
50. ial set up of the Switch and 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 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management using SSH Setting Up Web Interface Management Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 Default Users and Passwords Configuration Conversion Utility 32 CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Methods of To manage your Switch you can use one of the following methods Managing a Switch Command line interface management m Command line interface management using SSH m Web interface management m SNMP management Command Line Each Switch has a command line interface CLI that allows you to Interface manage the Switch from a workstation either locally using a console port Management connection see Figure 7 or remotely over the network see Figure 8 Figure 7 CLI Management using the Console Port Workstation with terminal emulation Switch software installed cesses SERIO ET E ES Console Port Connection Console Cable Figure 8 CLI Management over the Network Workstation Switch d ca ses LLIIIIJLIIIII CH Connect over Network via Telnet Refer to Setting Up Command L
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52. in any combination This offers you the flexibility of using SFP transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to create a high capacity aggregated link backbone connection The default state for these ports is auto negotiation enabled where the speed duplex and flow control modes are negotiated As the speed and duplex modes are fixed by the media type only the flow control is negotiated with the link partner Alternatively auto negotiation can be disabled except 1000BASE T which auto negotiation is mandatory and the flow control setting can be manually configured The console port allows you to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out of band management As the console port on the Switch is an RJ 45 port you will need to connect an RJ 45 to DB9 converter cable to a standard null modem cable in order to connect a terminal The Status Display is a seven segment display visible on the front of the Switch The Status Display indicates switch status conditions such as the unit number POST test ID and software upgrade information In the unlikely event of a hardware fault occurring the Status Display may be used to help diagnose the problem For information on using the Status Display for problem solving see Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs on page 54 Display Mode LED Color Description Digit 1 9 Mode LED flashing green POST power on startup t
53. ine Interface Management on page 46 Command Line Interface Management using SSH Web Interface Management SNMP Management Methods of Managing a Switch 33 There are two main views in the CLI m 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 lt S4200G gt m System View This view enables you to configure the system parameters To display this view from user view enter system view The prompt for system view is S4200G The Switch 4200G supports Secure Shell version 1 5 SSHv1 5 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 will be visible in the data To securely administer the Switch using the Command Line Interface you need a third party SSH client Each Switch has an internal set of web pages that allow you to manage the Switch using a Web browser remotely over an IP network see Figure 9 Figure 9 Web Interface Management over the Network Switch Workstation ni ETE a non OI LIS e e Connect over Network I via web browser Refer to Setting Up Web Interface Management on page 48 You can manage a Switch using any network management workstation running the Simple Network Management P
54. ion extr mement basse de s curit qui est conforme la norme CEI 60950 Ces conditions ne sont maintenues que si l quipement auquel il est raccord fonctionne dans les m mes conditions AVERTISSEMENT France et P rou uniquement Ce groupe ne peut pas tre aliment par un dispositif imp dance la terre Si vos alimentations sont du type imp dance la terre ce groupe doit tre aliment par une tension de 230 V 2 P T par le biais d un transformateur d isolement rapport 1 1 avec un point secondaire de connexion portant l appellation Neutre et avec raccordement direct la terre masse AVERTISSEMENT Points d acc s RJ 45 Ceux ci sont prot g s par des prises de donn es Ils ne peuvent pas tre utilis s comme prises de t l phone conventionnelles standard ni pour la connection de l unit un r seau t l phonique central priv ou public Raccorder seulement connecteurs de donn es RJ 45 syst mes de r seaux de t l phonie ou t l phones de r seaux ces prises Il est possible de raccorder des c bles prot g s ou non prot g s avec des jacks prot g s ou non prot g s ces prises de donn es 80 APPENDIX A SAFETY INFORMATION AVERTISSEMENT Ports pour fibres optiques s curit sur le plan AN optique Dispositif Laser de Classe 1 Ne regardez jamais le laser d mission en utilisant un dispositif d agrandissement tant qu il est sous tension Ne regardez jamais directement le p
55. ivers is correct at the time of publication m 3CSFP92 SFP 1000BASE LX m 3CSFP97 SFP 1000BASE LH70 m 3CSFP93 SFP 1000BASE T To access the latest list of approved SFP transceivers for the Switch on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site enter this URL into your internet browser http www 3com com To be recognized as valid the SFP transceiver must have the following characteristics m 1000BASE LX SFP transceiver Use this transceiver to connect Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports on the Switch directly to a single mode fiber optic cable or to multimode fiber using a conditioned launch cable m 1000BASE LH70 SFP transceiver Use this transceiver to connect Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports on the Switch directly to a single mode fiber optic cable SFP Operation 27 m 1000BASE T SFP transceiver This transceiver uses Category 5 copper cabling with RJ 45 connectors and supports segment lengths of up to 100 m 328 ft gt If the SFP transceiver is faulty it will not operate within the Switch See Solving Hardware Problems on page 55 gt 3Com recommends that you only use SFPs supplied by 3Com If the SFP transceiver is invalid it will not be recognized by the Switch Use the following sequence of steps to activate the SFP ports 1 The SFP transceiver is keyed and there is only one way in which it can be installed correctly It is not necessary to power down your Switch 2 Hold the transceiver so that the connector is
56. l menu displayed when logging on to the CLI For more detailed information about the failure select the display logbuffer command Web interface An indication of fan failure is provided through the Device Summary table for the specific unit In addition all Summary tables turn red to indicate the fan failure 56 CHAPTER 4 PROBLEM SOLVING If a fan failure warning message is generated Power off the unit 2 Check that the air vents are not obstructed 3 Power cycle the unit To do this remove and reconnect the AC mains supply If another fan failure warning message is generated using the Command Line Interface or the Web interface return the unit to 3Com Unit fails no SNMP fan failure message is received Power cycle the unit To do this remove and reconnect the AC mains supply Check the command line interface display logbuffer command to determine whether a thermal shutdown has occurred If no return the unit If yes check that m The air vents are not obstructed m The ambient temperatures and environmental conditions meet those specified in Appendix C Power cycle the unit If a further thermal shutdown occurs and all environmental conditions are satisfactory return the unit to 3Com Error message indicating that the SFP transceiver is invalid The Switch 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 th
57. le from flash odify bootrom password Enter bootrom upgrade menu Skip current configuration file Set bootrom password recovery Set switch startup mode Reboot o J O M PWN Re Enter your choice 0 9 Enter the appropriate menu 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 the flash to ensure that there is enough space to download the new files Upgrading from the Bootrom Interface 67 3 Select option 3 from the Boot Menu A file list similar to the following is VV displayed Boot menu choice 3 File Number File Size bytes File Name pi 4 snmpboots 2 151 private data txt 3 4649088 s3t03_01_00s56 app 4 576218 s3t03_01_03_0024 zip 5 10301 3comoscfg def 6 10369 3comoscfg cfg 4 10369 test cfg Free Space 10469376 bytes The current application file is s3t03 01 00s56 app with main 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 asterisk A b by the file number indicates the file is a backup boot file The files which are required by the Switch are sS3t03 01 0024 zip 3comoscfg def 3comoscfg cfg s3t03 DI 00s56 app The s3t03 01 00s56 app file is the boot software The name of this file will vary depending on the Switch type
58. mmand Line Interface is an easy and quick way Either an TFTP server or an FTP server can be used m Upgrades can also be done through the boot menu using either TFTP FTP or Xmodem Xmodem is the slowest choice because it relies on the console serial port Note If you need a TFTP or FTP server we offer TFTP FTP servers on www 3Com com Search for tftp server The applications are located on the link to 3Com Software Library Utilities for 32 bit Windows These applications run on Windows platforms 60 CHAPTER 5 UPGRADING SOFTWARE Upgrading from the Command Line Interface Check Flash Space Available Da 1 This section describes how to upgrade files to your Switch from the Command Line Interface CLI The basic procedure is to check that you have enough space available in flash memory backup your existing Switch software and then upgrade the Switch software The following sections describe these steps in detail Before upgrading the software to your Switch from the CLI it is important to check the contents of the flash to ensure that there is enough space to download the new files The flash space needed for the new files is approximately 5 5 MB To check the contents of the flash logon to your Switch either using a telnet connection or directly using the console to display the User View in the CLI and enter the following lt 4200G gt dir unitl gt flash A file list similar to the following is dis
59. mportant to register your product quickly to ensure you get full use of the warranty and other service benefits available to you When you contact 3Com for assistance please have the following information ready m Product model name part number and serial number m Proof of purchase if you have not pre registered your product m A list of system hardware and software including revision level m Diagnostic error messages m Details about recent configuration changes if applicable Contact Us 99 To send a product directly to 3Com for repair you must first obtain a return authorization number RMA Products sent to 3Com without authorization numbers clearly marked on the outside of the package will be returned to the sender unopened at the sender s expense If your product is registered and under warranty you can obtain an RMA number online at http eSupport 3com com First time users will need to apply for a user name and password Contact Us Country 3Com offers telephone e mail and internet access to technical support and repair services To access these services for your region use the appropriate teleohone number URL or e mail address from the list below Telephone numbers are correct at the time of publication Find a current directory of contact information posted on the 3Com web site at http csoweb4 3com com contactus Telephone Number Country Telephone Number Asia Pacific Rim Telephone Technical S
60. n a few times until it starts At the login and password prompts enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password prompt If you have logged on correctly lt S4200G gt is displayed as shown in the example in Figure 16 Figure 16 User View Login All rights reserved 1997 2905 Without the owner s prior written consent Ka Ka o decompiling or reverse engineering shall be allowed ogin authentication sername admin 46 CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT 4 Enter display ip 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 32 If you do not intend to use the command line interface using the console port to manage the Switch you can logout disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software Setting Up Command Line Interface Management User Interface Overview CLI Management using the Console Port CLI Management over the Network 1 This section describes how you can set up command line interface management using a local console port connection or over the network User interface configuration is provided by the Switch to configure and manage the port data There are two types of user interfaces AUX User Interface used to log in to your Switch using the console port VTY User Inte
61. nto your power outlet The Switch powers up and runs through its Power On Self Test POST which takes approximately one minute During the Power On Self Test all ports on the Switch are disabled and the LEDs light The PWR LED will flash green during the POST When the POST has completed check the PWR LED to make sure that your Switch is operating correctly Table 7 shows possible colors for the LED Table 7 PWR LED Colors Color State Green The Switch is powered up and operating normally Red The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test POST Yellow flashing Some ports have failed POST Off The Switch is not receiving power In this event you can still use the Switch using the remaining ports that have passed the POST 26 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH AN If there is evidence of a problem see Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs on page 54 for a list of suggested solutions CAUTION The Switch has no ON OFF switch the only method of connecting or disconnecting mains power is by connecting or disconnecting the power cord SFP Operation gt Approved SFP Transceivers Inserting an SFP Transceiver The following section describes how to insert an SFP transceiver into an SFP port SFP transceivers are hot insertable and hot swappable You can remove them from and insert them into any SFP port without having to power down the Switch The following list of approved Gigabit Ethernet SFP transce
62. o this you will need an IP address refer to Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information on page 44 for more information The procedure described in this section assumes the unit has been powered up in standalone mode Prerequisites m A workstation running a suitable operating system refer to Choosing a Browser on page 48 m A Network Interface Card NIC m A Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ 45 connectors at both ends m Asuitable Web browser refer to Choosing a Browser on page 48 m Existing IP address of the Switch m You need to have the following so that you can manually set up the Switch with IP information u IP address u subnet mask default gateway m management VLAN ID normally set to the default value 1 Connecting the Workstation to the Switch Connect the workstation to a front panel port using an Ethernet cable as shown in Figure 14 Figure 14 Connecting a Workstation to the Switch using a Front Panel Port u Switch e Workstation with a Network Interface Card Front Panel installed Ethernet Cable Port Connection a CLIIIIIELIIIIIE LT Reel 42 CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT To connect the cable a Attach an RJ 45 connector at one end of the Ethernet cable to the Network Interface Card NIC in the workstation b Connect the RJ 45 connector at the other end of the cable to one of the front panel ports
63. oltage previste dalla norma IEC 60950 Tali condizioni sono mantenute solo se anche l apparecchiatura a cui collegata opera nelle stesse condizioni AVVERTENZA Solo per Francia e Per Questa unit non pu ricevere alimentazione di tipo ITt Se l alimentazione di tipo IT l unit deve essere alimentata a 230 V 2P T tramite un trasformatore di isolamento con rapporto 1 1 con il punto di collegamento secondario 86 APPENDIX A SAFETY INFORMATION gt gt contrassegnato come Neutro collegato direttamente a terra tlmp dance la terre AVVERTENZA Solo Regno Unito Se si collega un modem alla porta Console dello 4200G utilizzare solo un modem idoneo per il collegamento con il sistema di telecomunicazioni AVVERTENZA Le porte RJ 45 sono prese dati RJ 45 schermate Non pertanto possibile utilizzarle come normali prese telefoniche n per collegare l unit a un PBX Private Branch Exchange centralino telefonico privato o a una rete telefonica pubblica Collegare a queste porte solo prese dati RJ 45 sistemi di telefonia o telefoni di rete A queste prese dati possibile collegare cavi dati schermati o non schermati con prese dati schermate o non schermate AVVERTENZA Porte a fibre ottiche Protezione degli occhi PRODOTTO LASER CLASSE 1 Wazne informacje o zabezpieczeniach Hi IN IN OSTRZEZENIE Instalacja i demontaz urzadzenia moga by wykonywane tylko przez wykwalifikowany personel OSTRZEZE
64. on the Switch Do not interconnect the Switch to any other unconfigured Switch Setting Up the Switch with IP 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 using telnet Using the Web Interface Power up the Switch This takes approximately one minute 2 Open a suitable Web browser and enter the IP address of your Switch in Oo 3 the Address field If there is no response wait for one minute then re enter the IP address If a pop up message appears displaying download and install simplified Chinese information click Cancel At the login and password prompts enter admin as your user name and press Return and at the password prompt default user name and password press Return again If you have logged on correctly the Device View of the Switch is displayed To enter basic setup information for the Switch select Administration IP Setup and then follow the wizard through various system 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 displays a summary of the information entered Select Save Configuration to save the configuration to your Switch 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 32 Manually Confi
65. ort TX fibres optiques et les extr mit s des c bles fibres optiques tant qu ils sont sous tension Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 81 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen ZA gt 1 Be gp ME EIS VORSICHT Alle Verfahren die in dieser Anleitung beschrieben werden gelten f r alle Modelle sofern nicht anders angegeben Wo eine Vorgehensweise f r die Schalter 5500 SI 24 und Schalter 5500 SI 52 gilt wird nur der Begriff Schalter verwendet Diese Anleitung ist f r Netzwerkadministratoren vorgesehen die f r die Installation und das Einstellen von Netzwerkkomponenten verantwortlich sind Erfahrung im Umgang mit LANs Local Area Networks wird VORSICHT Die Installation und der Ausbau des Ger ts darf nur durch Fachpersonal erfolgen VORSICHT Wenn die Switch 4200G Einheit in einer Stapel mit anderen SuperStack 4 Hub Einheiten eingebaut werden soll mu die Switch 4200G Einheit unter die schmaleren Hub Einheiten eingebaut werden VORSICHT Das Ger t muB geerdet sein VORSICHT Das Ger t muB an eine geerdete Steckdose angeschlossen werden die europ ischen Sicherheitsnormen erf llt VORSICHT Der AnschluBkabelsatz mu mit den Bestimmungen des Landes bereinstimmen in dem er verwendet werden soll VORSICHT Der Ger testecker der AnschluB an das Ger t nicht der Wandsteckdosenstecker muB eine passende Konfiguration f r einen Ger teeingang gem B EN60320 IEC320 haben VORSICHT Die Netzsteckdose muB in der N
66. ory on the CD ROM m The PDF Configuration Guide is stored in the Docs directory of the CD ROM 12 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Documentation Comments gt 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 3Com at pddtechpubs_comments 3com com Please include the following information when commenting m Document title m Document part number on the title page m Page number if appropriate Example Part Number 10014914AA Switch 4200G 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 instance to your network supplier INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 4200G FAMILY This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 4200G and how it can be used in your network It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics m About the Switch 4200G m Switch 4200G Front View Detail m Switch 4200G Rear View Detail m Default Settings 14 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 4200G FAMILY About the Switch 4200G gt Summary of Hardware Features The Switch 4200G Family are mixed media devices which consist of m 12 24 or 48 10 100 1000BASE T ports m Four 1000BASE X SFP ports m One option module slot for
67. otP server does not allow you to allocate static IP addresses Static IP addresses are necessary to ensure that the Switch is always allocated the same IP information For most installations 3Com recommends that you configure the Switch IP information manually This makes management simpler and more reliable as it is not dependent on a DHCP or BootP server and eliminates the risk of the IP address changing To manually enter IP information for your Switch work through the Manually Configuring IP Information on page 37 Automatic IP Configuration using DHCP By default the Switch tries to configure itself with IP Information without requesting user intervention It tries to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server on the network When using automatic IP configuration it is important that the IP address of the Switch is static otherwise you will not know what the IP address is and it will be difficult to manage Most DHCP servers allow static IP addresses to be configured so that you know what IP address will be allocated to the Switch Refer to the documentation that accompanies your DHCP server For a detailed description of how automatic IP configuration operates please refer to the Configuration Guide on the CD ROM that accompanies your Switch or the 3Com Web Site gt Preparing for Management b Manually Configuring IP Information 37 You should use the automatic IP configuration method if m your network uses DHCP
68. owing From the Boot Menu select option 1 Download application file to flash to display the following Set TFTP protocol parameter Set FTP protocol parameter Set XMODEM protocol parameter OWN r Return to boot menu Enter your choice 0 3 XModem Upgrading from the Bootrom Interface 69 Select option 2 to display the following Load File name Switch IP address Server IP address FTP User Name FTP User Password Enter the file name Switch IP address Server IP address and FTP user name and password to display the following Are you sure to download file to flash Yes or No Y N Enter y and the following information is displayed to indicate the file is downloading Loading done Free flash Space 10456064 bytes Writing flash done Please input the file attribute main backup none none done Repeat step 1 to step 4 for each of the remaining files To upgrade software to your Switch using XModem do the following From the Boot Menu select option 1 Download application file to flash to display the following 1 Set TFTP protocol parameter 2 Set FTP protocol parameter 3 Set XMODEM protocol parameter 0 Return to boot menu Enter your choice 0 3 Select option 3 to display the following Please select your download baudrate 1 9600 2 19200 3 38400 4 57600 5 115200 0 Return Enter your choice 0 5 Select option 2 to set the baudrate to 19200
69. played Directory of unitl gt flash 1 rw 4586799 Apr 06 2000 18 55 31 s3t03 01 00s56 app 2 rw 890179 Apr 06 2000 18 56 51 s3v01_00 web 3 rw 296336 Apr 06 2000 19 01 23 s3u01 00 btm 4 rw 3333 Apr 02 2000 00 00 29 3comoscfg def 15367 KB total 9582 KB free with main attribute b with backup attribute b with both main and backup attribute The file system listing may also contain files called topology top and configuration files file suffix cfg Any additional files should be considered for deletion to allow maximum space for downloading the new files To delete a file from the list enter lt 4200G gt delete unreserved unitl gt flash filename CAUTION Do not delete the topology top file or any configuration files file suffix c g Backup Switch Software Upgrade Using TFTP Upgrading from the Command Line Interface 61 3 The unreserved option will cause the file to be deleted from both the 1 flash and the recycle bin To check that deleted files have been removed from the recycle bin enter the following lt 4200G gt reset recycle bin unitl gt flash If the recycle bin is empty the following is displayed Recycle bin in this directory is empty The following steps enable you to backup your Switch You can also backup these files to a TFTP or FTP server To back up the default configuration file on your Switch enter 4200G copy unitl gt flash 3ComOScfg def unitl gt fl
70. rant mise la terre pour assurer la conformit aux normes de s curit AVERTISSEMENT Cordon lectrique Il doit tre agr ans le pays d utilisation Etats Unis et m Le cordon doit avoir recu l homologation des UL et un Canada certificat de la CSA m Le cordon souple doit respecter titre minimum les sp cifications suivantes m calibre 18 AWG m type SV ou SJ m 3 conducteurs m Le cordon doit tre en mesure d acheminer un courant nominal d au moins 10 A m La prise femelle de branchement doit tre du type mise la terre mise la masse et respecter la configuration NEMA 5 15P 15 A 125 V ou NEMA 6 15P 15 A 250 V gt SS gt gt L information de S curit Importante 79 Danemark m La prise male d alimentation doit respecter la section 107 2 D1 de la norme DK2 1a ou DK2 5a Europe m La prise secteur doit tre conforme aux normes CEE 7 7 SCHKO m LE cordon secteur doit porter la mention lt HAR gt ou lt BASEC gt et doit tre de type HO3VVF3GO 75 minimum Suisse m La prise m le d alimentation doit respecter la norme SEV ASE 1011 AVERTISSEMENT Le coupleur d appareil le connecteur du groupe et non pas la prise murale doit respecter une configuration qui permet un branchement sur une entr e d appareil EN60320 CEI 320 AVERTISSEMENT La prise secteur doit se trouver proximit de l appareil et son acc s doit tre facile AVERTISSEMENT l appareil fonctionne une tens
71. rd party software you will need to enter the IP address in the format suitable for that software At the login and password prompts enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password prompt or the password of your choice if you have already modified the default passwords If the login prompt does not display immediately press Return a few times until it starts If you have logged on correctly the Switch you wish to manage is displayed as lt S4200G gt as shown in Figure 13 on page 40 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management using SSH This section describes how you can set up Command Line Interface management using SSH over a network To manage a Switch using the command line interface over a network using SSH Ensure you have already set up the Switch with IP information as described in Methods of Managing a Switch on page 32 Check that you have the IP protocol correctly installed on your management workstation You can check this by trying to browse the World Wide Web If you can browse the IP protocol is installed Check you can communicate with the Switch by entering a ping command at the DOS prompt in the following format c ping xxx xxx xxx xxx where xxx xxx xxx xxx is the IP address of the Switch If you get an error message check that your IP information has been entered correctly and the Switch is powered up 48 CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT gt PV a aT EN The s
72. rface used to Telnet to the Switch The Switch can have up to five VTY user interfaces To manage a Switch using the command line interface using the local console port connection Ensure you have connected your workstation to the console port correctly as described in Connecting to the Console Port on page 38 Your Switch is now ready to continue being managed and or configured through the CLI using its console port To manage a Switch using the command line interface over a network using Telnet Ensure you have already set up the Switch with IP information as described in Methods of Managing a Switch on page 32 Check that you have the IP protocol correctly installed on your management workstation You can check this by trying to browse the World Wide Web If you can browse the IP protocol is installed 5 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management using SSH 47 Check you can communicate with the Switch by entering a ping command at the DOS prompt in the following format c ping xxx xxx xxx xxx where xxx xxx xxx xxx is the IP address of the Switch If you get an error message check that your IP information has been entered correctly and the Switch is powered up To open a Telnet session using the DOS prompt enter the IP address of the Switch that you wish to manage in the following format gt telnet xxx xxx xxx xxx where xxx xxx xxx xxx is the IP address of the Switch If opening a Telnet session using thi
73. rom the Product Support web page for the Switch 4200G Family 3CR17660 91 3CR17661 91 3CR17662 91 at http www 3com com Also available at http support 3com com doc SWITCH_4200G_EU_DOC pdf VCCI STATEMENT CORES WEE STANZE VCCI D MI RSCG SAAMMBRHEE CT DERE REA CHAT St BREE BIER CT CEAHVES COBSIVLSRSAMIEHREMT ZI SER ENDE ES
74. rotocol SNMP as shown in Figure 10 For example you can use the 3Com Network Director software available from the 3Com website 34 CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Figure 10 SNMP Management over the Network SNMP Network Management Switch Workstation a OOO eS n I z ___ Connect over Network u using SNMP u Refer to Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 on page 50 Setting Up This section gives an overview of what you need to do to get your Switch Overview set up and ready for management when it is in its default state The whole setup process is summarized in Figure 11 Detailed procedural steps are contained in the sections that follow In brief you need to m Configure IP information manually for your Switch or view the automatically configured IP information m Prepare for your chosen method of management Setting Up Overview 35 Figure 11 Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow Diagram A Power Up the Switch El 2 U n S a Ki 5 IP Information is automatically configured 2 using DHCP a See page 36 Do you want to manually N configure the IP information 5 y 3 7 u 5 How do you want to view the automatically 5 How do you want to connect to the Switch configured IP information 3 o E S 2 E o Connect to the con Connect to a front panel port Use 3Com Network Connect to the console 5 sole port and use the and use th
75. s Syntax Commands This typeface represents information as it appears on the screen The word syntax means that you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for the placeholders that appear in angle brackets Example To change your password use the following syntax system password lt password gt In this example you must supply a password for lt password gt 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 IP information enter the following command display ip interface br The words enter and type Keyboard key names Words in italics When you see the word enter in this guide you must type something and then press Return or Enter Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says type If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example Press Ctrl Alt Del Italics are used to m Emphasize a point m Denote a new term at the place where it is defined in the text m Identify menu names menu commands and software button names Examples From the Help menu select Contents Click OK Related Documentation 11 Related Documentation Accessing Online Documentation In addition to this guide Switch 4200G documentation set includes the following m Switch
76. s example is 255 255 255 0 If your network has a connection to the external IP network that is you access the Internet you must apply for a registered IP address How do you obtain a registered IP Address The IP registration system ensures that every IP address used is unique if you do not have a registered IP address you may be using an identical address to someone else and your network will not operate correctly InterNIC Registration Services is the organization responsible for supplying registered IP addresses The following contact information is correct at time of publication World Wide Web site http www internic net 58 CHAPTER 4 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 suggests you use addresses in the range 192 168 0 0 to 192 168 255 255 with a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 These suggested IP addresses are part of a group of IP addresses that have been set aside specially for use in house only 5 UPGRADING SOFTWARE This chapter describes how to upgrade the software in your Switch 4200G It covers the following topics m Upgrading from the Command Line Interface m Upgrading from the Bootrom Interface m Upgrading the Bootrom Upgrade methods You can upgrade your Switch 4200G using several different methods m Using the Co
77. sformer ratio 1 1 with the secondary connection point labelled Neutral connected directly to earth ground Imp dance la terre WARNING U K only If connecting a modem to the console port of the Switch 4200G only use a modem which is suitable for connection to the telecommunications system 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 network telephony systems or network telephones to these sockets Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can be connected to these data sockets 78 APPENDIX A SAFETY INFORMATION AN WARNING Fiber Optic ports Optical Safety Class 1 LASER PRODUCT Never look at the transmit laser while it is powered on Never look directly at the fiber TX port and fiber cable ends when they are powered on L information de S curit Importante gt pp gt gt AVERTISSEMENT L installation et la d pose de ce groupe doivent tre confi s un personnel qualifi AVERTISSEMENT Si vous entassez l unit Switch avec les unit s SuperStack 4 Hub l unit Switch 4200G doit tre install e en dessous des unit s Hub plus troites AVERTISSEMENT Vous devez mettre l appareil la terre la masse ce groupe AVERTISSEMENT Brancher l unit une source de cou
78. signed Bidirectional Data C 8 Not assigned Bidirectional Data C 92 APPENDIX B PIN OUTS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4200G 12 Port Physical Dimensions Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Height 44 mm 1 7 in x Width 440 mm 17 3 in x Depth 274 mm 10 8 in Weight 4 4kg 9 72 Ibs 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F 10 to 70 C 14 to 158 F 95 non condensing Standards 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 Safety Agency Certifications UL 60950 1 EN 60950 1 CSA 22 2 No 60950 1 IEC 60950 1 EMC Emissions CISPRR 22 Class A EN55022 Class A FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A ICES 003 Class A EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 Immunity EN 55024 Heat Dissipation 80 watts maximum 275 BTU hour maximum Power Supply AC Line Frequency Input Voltage Current Rating 50 60Hz 100 240 VAC 1 5A amps maximum 94 APPENDIX C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4200G 24 Port Physical Dimensions Height 44 mm 1 7 in x Width 440 mm 17 3 in x Depth 274 mm 10 8 in Weight 4 4kg 9 72 Ibs Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F 10 to 70 C 14 to 158 F 95 non condensing Standards EN60068 to 3Com schedule Package
79. stwie zawartymi w Za czniku A niniejszego podr cznika Package Contents m Switch unit m CD ROM includes documentation related to your Switch m Getting Started Guide this guide m Release Notes m Unit Information Labels m Warranty Information m Power Cord m Console Cable RJ 45 m 2x Mounting brackets m 4x Screws m 4x Rubber feet Choosing a Suitable Site b The Switch is suited for use either free standing on a desktop or mounted in a standard 19 inch equipment rack for example in a wiring closet or equipment room A rack mounting kit containing two mounting brackets is supplied with the Switch CAUTION Ensure that the ventilation holes are not obstructed When deciding where to position the Switch ensure that m Cabling is located away from m sources of electrical noise such as radios transmitters and broadband amplifiers a power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures m The Switch is accessible and cables can be connected easily gt Rack mounting 23 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 m Air temperature around the Switch does not exceed 40 c 104 F If the Switch is installed in a 19 inch rack or closed assembly its local air temperature may be greater than room ambient temperature m The air
80. t main boot file Bootrom Upgrade using TFTP Bootrom Upgrade using FTP 1 1 Upgrading the Bootrom 71 A similar screen will be displayed for the configuration files and the web files In each case the file is given the attribute main or backup To upgrade the bootrom firmware from the Boot menu using TFTP do the following From the Boot menu select option 6 to display the bootrom upgrade menu as shown Bootrom update menu 1 Set TFTP protocol parameter 2 Set FTP protocol parameter 3 Set XMODEM protocol parameter 0 Return to boot menu Enter your choice 0 3 Select option 1 to display the following Load File name Switch IP address Server IP address Enter the file name Switch IP address and Server IP address to display the following Are you sure to update your bootrom Yes or No Y N Enter y and the following information is displayed to indicate the file is downloading Attached TCP IP interface to netdrv0 Attaching network interface Io0 done HOAGLAG es ela Sale na et aye balers T done Bootrom updating done To upgrade the bootrom firmware from the Boot menu using FTP do the following From the Boot menu select option 6 to display the bootrom upgrade menu as shown Bootrom update menu 1 Set TFTP protocol parameter 2 Set FTP protocol parameter 3 Set XMODEM protocol parameter 0 Return to boot menu Enter your choice 0 3 72 CHAPTER 5 UPGRADING SOFT
81. testing paras 2 1 2 2 2 30 and 2 32 Operational testing paras 2 1 2 2 2 30 and 2 13 Safety Agency Certifications UL 60950 1 EN 60950 1 CSA 22 2 No 60950 1 IEC 60950 1 EMC Emissions CISPRR 22 Class A EN55022 Class A FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A ICES 003 Class A EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 Immunity EN 55024 Heat Dissipation 80 watts maximum 275 BTU hour maximum Power Supply AC Line Frequency Input Voltage Current Rating 50 60Hz 100 240 VAC 1 5A amps maximum Switch 4200G 48 Port 95 Switch 4200G 48 Port Physical Dimensions Height 44 mm 1 7 in x Width 440 mm 17 3 in x Depth 274 mm 10 8 in Weight 4 7kg 10 9 Ibs Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F 10 to 70 C 14 to 158 F 95 non condensing Standards 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 Safety Agency Certifications UL 60950 1 EN 60950 1 CSA 22 2 No 60950 1 IEC 60950 1 EMC Emissions CISPR 22 Class A EN55022 Class A FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A ICES 003 Class A EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 Immunity EN 55024 Heat Dissipation 80 watts maximum 275 BTU hour maximum Power Supply AC Line Frequency Input Voltage Current Rating 50 60Hz 100 240 VAC 2 0A amps maximum 96 APPENDIX C TEC
82. thernet cable with RJ 45 connectors m Asuitable Web browser Choosing a Browser To display the web interface correctly use one of the following Web browser and platform combinations Netscape 7 1 Internet Explorer 5 5 Internet Explorer 6 0 Mozilla 1 4 Web Management Over the Network 1 Setting Up Web Interface Management 49 Table 9 Supported Web Browsers and Platforms Windows Windows Red Hat Solaris 2000 Windows XP Server 2003 Linux 9 7 9 Y 4 X X Y Y 4 Y X X 4 V4 Y X X X X X Y Y For the browser to operate the web interface correctly JavaScript and Cascading 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 To manage a Switch using the web interface over an IP network Check that you have the IP protocol correctly installed on your management workstation You can check this by trying to browse the World Wide Web If you can browse the IP protocol is installed Check you can communicate with the Switch by entering a ping command at the DOS prompt in the following format c ping xxx xxx xxx xxx where xxx xxx xxx xxx is the IP address of the Switch If you get an error message check that your IP information has been entered correctly and the Switch is powered up Open your web browser and enter the IP address of the Switch that you wish to manage in the URL locator for example in
83. to allocate IP information or m flexibility is needed If the Switch is deployed onto a different subnet it will automatically reconfigure itself with an appropriate IP address instead of you having to manually reconfigure the Switch If the Switch is not allocated with an automatic IP address the IP configuration will be blank or shown as If you use the automatic IP configuration method you need to discover the automatically allocated IP information before you can begin management Work through the Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information on page 44 Once your Switch s initial set up is complete you can set up your chosen management method as described in Methods of Managing a Switch on page 32 For detailed information about the specific web interface operations and command line interface commands and problem solving refer to the Switch 4200G Command Reference Guide on the CD ROM that is supplied with the Switch or on the 3Com Web site Manually Configuring IP Information You can manually configure the Switch IP information in the following ways m Connecting to the console port Connect a workstation using a console cable to the console port of the Switch You can then manually enter IP information using the command line interface CLI m Connecting to a front panel port Connect a workstation using an Ethernet cable to a front panel port of the Switch You can then manually enter IP information
84. ty strings for the users defined on the Switch You can do this using the command line interface system management snmp community 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 in snmp menu in System View Default Users and Passwords If you intend to manage the Switch using the web interface or the command line interface or to change the default passwords you need to log in with a valid user name and password The Switch has three default user names and each user name has a different password and level of access These default users are listed in Table 10 gt Configuration Conversion Utility Configuration Conversion Utility 51 CAUTION To protect your Switch from unauthorized access you must change all three default passwords as soon as possible even if you do not intend to actively manage your Switch Table 10 Default Users User Default Name Password Access Level monitor monitor monitor The user can view all manageable parameters except special security features but cannot change any manageable parameters manager manager manager The user can access and change the operational parameters but not special security features admin no security assword P The user can access and change all manageable parameters Use the admin default user name no password to login and carry o
85. ub centrali PBX Do tych gniazd nale y pod cza jedynie cza danych RJ 45 sieciowe systemy telefoniczne lub telefony sieciowe Zar wno os oni te jak i nieos oni te przewody z danymi wraz z os oni tymi lub nieos oni tymi wtykami mog by pod czone do tych gniazd OSTRZE ENIE Porty wiat owodowe bezpiecze stwo LASER PRODUKT KLASA 1 Nie wolno nigdy patrze na w czon diod laser transmisyjny przez urz dzenie wzmacniaj ce Nie wolno nigdy patrze bezpo rednio na port w kna TX i ko c wki wiat owod w je li s zasilane B PIN OUTS Null Modem Cable RJ 45 to RS 232 25 pin 3Com Switch PC Terminal Cable connector RJ 45 female Cable connector 25 pin male female Screen Shell e 1 Screen ly required if screen TxD 3 e 3 RxD RxD 2 e 2 TxD always required Ground 5 e e 7 Ground RTS 7 e o 4 RTS CTS 8 e 20 DTR DSR 6 5 CTS required for handshake DCD 1 eq 6 DSR DTR 4 e L 8 DCD PC AT Serial Cable RJ 45 to 9 pin 3Com Switch PC AT Serial Port Cable connector RJ 45 female Cable connector 9 pin female Screen Shell e Shell Screen only required if screen DTR 4 e e re 1 DCD Required for handshake TxD 3 e e RxD Always required RxD 2 e 3 TxD CIS 8 4
86. upport and Repair Australia Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Malaysia New Zealand Pakistan 1 800 678 515 Philippines 1235 61 266 2602 or 800 933 486 1800 1 888 9469 61 2 9424 5179 or P R of China 800 810 3033 000800 650 1111 Singapore 800 6161 463 001 803 61009 S Korea 080 333 3308 00531 616 439 or Taiwan 00801 611 261 03 3507 5984 Thailand 001 800 611 2000 1800 801 777 0800 446 398 61 2 9937 5083 You can also obtain support in this region using the following e mail apr_technical_support 3com com Or request a repair authorization number RMA by fax using this number 65 543 6348 Europe Middle East and Africa Telephone Technical Support and Repair From anywhere in these regions call 44 0 1442 435529 From the following countries you may use the numbers shown 100 APPENDIX D OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Country Telephone Number Country Telephone Number Austria 01 7956 7124 Luxembourg 342 0808128 Belgium 070 700 770 Netherlands 0900 777 7737 Denmark 7010 7289 Norway 815 33 047 Finland 01080 2783 Poland 00800 441 1357 France 0825 809 622 Portugal 707 200 123 Germany 01805 404 747 South Africa 0800 995 014 Hungary 06800 12813 Spain 9 021 60455 Ireland 1407 3387 Sweden 07711 14453 Israel 1800 945 3794 Switzerland 08488 50112 Italy 199 161346 U K 0870 909 3266 You can also obtain support in this region using the following URL http emea 3com com support email html Latin Amer
87. ut initial Switch setup To set a password for the admin user in the CLI enter the following from system view S4200G local user admin cr S4200G luser admin password simple xxxxxxxx where xxxxxxxx is your chosen password Save the configuration in the User View For information on the lost password procedure please refer to the Configuration Guide that is supplied with your Switch The 3Com Switch 4200G Configuration Conversion Utility CCU enables you to convert the key configuration parameters from a range of 3Com SuperStack Il and SuperStack 3 devices to the configuration file format used by your Switch 4200G unit The utility provides conversion for a number of Switch features 52 CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT To download the CCU package select the CCU link on the CD that accompanies your Switch 4200G Alternatively the CCU download and further information is available at http www 3com com switchmigration PROBLEM SOLVING This chapter helps you to diagnose and solve problems you may have with the operation of your Switch There is also an explanation of IP addressing and upgrading software The topics covered are Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs Solving Hardware Problems Solving Communication Problems Solving Fabric Formation Problems If you experience a problem that is not listed here it may be included in the Support section of the Switch 4200G Command Reference Guide on the CD ROM that
88. uthorized 3Com reseller or 3Com for a complete list of the value added services available in your area 98 APPENDIX D OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Troubleshoot Online You will find support tools posted on the 3Com web site at http www 3com com 3Com Knowledgebase helps you troubleshoot 3Com products This query based interactive tool is located at http knowledgebase 3com com and contains thousands of technical solutions written by 3Com support engineers Access Software Downloads Software Updates are the bug fix maintenance releases for the version of software initially purchased with the product In order to access these Software Updates you must first register your product on the 3Com web site at http eSupport 3com com First time users will need to apply for a user name and password A link to software downloads can be found at http eSupport 3com com OF under the Product Support heading at http www 3com com Software Upgrades are the software releases that follow the software version included with 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 Support and Repair To enable telephone support and other service benefits you must first register your product at http eSupport 3com com Warranty and other service benefits start from the date of purchase so it is i
89. witch 4200G Front View Detail 15 Table 3 Hardware Features continued Feature Switch 4200G Mounting Clustering 19 inch rack or standalone mounting Up to 16 units can be linked together 15 members and 1 commander Switch 4200G Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 4200G 12 Port front view Unit Status Display Port Status LEDS SFP Status Console Power LED LEDs Port ska da S Dm T ge w me o ml we CC Ze 10 100 1000BASE T Ports Gigabit SFP Ports ode Mode LED 10Gbps Switch Interface Slot LEDs Figure 2 Switch 4200G 24 Port front view Unit Status Display Port Status LEDs SFP Status Console Power LED LEDs Port hs is Ost 026 1 1012725 t012826 4 DIA 3com P gu d P pes _ I UNE lei So Ee Os 10 100 1000BASE T Ports Gigabit SFP Ports Mode Mode LED 10Gbps Switch Interface Slot LEDs 16 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 4200G FAMILY Figure 3 Switch 4200G 48 Port front view Unit Status Display Mode Console Port Switch Mode Power LED LED Port Status LEDs Green Deleg Power Yelow Fault Flashing GreensOver Budget DAM WATE HAUS IRA VIT SAVE MATE SAVI MA Va WAVE RATS 40 a 10 100 1000BASE
90. witch automatically generates a host key pair when it is powered up for the first time or after any reset to factory defaults Host key generation may take a while during which time SSH connections to the switch will be refused Install an SSH client application on the workstation you want to use to access the switch 3Com recommends the following SSH clients PUTTY OpenSSH and SSH Communications Security Corp Secure Shell Open an SSH session and access the Switch using the Switch s IP address and port number The first time you connect to the switch the client will ask you to confirm that the host key is correct for the device The Switch and the SSH client will authenticate each other and a secure connection will be established Enter your usual username and password to access the CLI commands For increased security please change the default password when using 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 Prerequisites This section describes how you can set up web interface management over the network Ensure you have already set up the Switch with IP information as described in Methods of Managing a Switch on page 32 m Ensure that the Switch is connected to the network using a Category 5 twisted pair E
91. xxx is the IP address of the default gateway From the User View enter the save command to save the configuration to your Switch as the configuration is not saved automatically when the Switch is powered down 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 32 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information Using 3Com Network Director If you allow the Switch to automatically configure its own IP information 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 m Using 3Com Network Director This application will auto discover the Switch and display the automatically allocated IP information assigned to the Switch m Connecting to the Console Port Connect a workstation using a console cable to the console port of the Switch You can then view the IP information automatically assigned to the Switch using the command line interface CLI You can use the 3Com Network Director application available from the 3Com website to discover the automatically allocated IP information Connect your Switch to the network 2 Power up the Switch and wait for two minutes 3 Launch 3Com Network Director and run the Auto discovery wizard 3Com Network Director will auto discover the new Switch and display the IP information that
92. y Information Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 4200G or carrying out any maintenance procedures you must read the safety information provided in Appendix A of this guide AVERTISSEMENT Consignes de s curit Avant d installer ou d enlever tout composant du Switch 4200G ou d entamer une proc dure de maintenance lisez les informations relatives la s curit qui se trouvent dans l Appendice A de ce guide VORSICHT Sicherheitsinformationen Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch 4200G entfernen oder dem Switch 4200G hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen die in Appendix A Anhang A in diesem Handbuch aufgefuehrt sind ADVERTENCIA Informaci n de seguridad Antes de instalar o extraer cualquier componente del Switch 4200G o de realizar tareas de mantenimiento debe leer la informaci n de seguridad facilitada en el Ap ndice A de esta gu a del usuario 22 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH AN ZN AVVERTENZA Informazioni di sicurezza Prima di installare o rimuovere qualsiasi componente dal Switch 4200G o di eseguire qualsiasi procedura di manutenzione leggere le informazioni di sicurezza riportate nell Appendice A della presente guida per l utente OSTRZEZENIE Informacje o zabezpieczeniach Przed instalacja lub usunieciem jakichkolwiek element w z product lub przeprowadzeniem prac konserwacyjnych nale y zapozna sie z informacjami o bezpiecze
93. y chlorine free The varnish is environmentally friendly and the inks are vegetable based with a low heavy metal content DOWNLOAD THE LATEST SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION FOR YOUR 3COM SWITCH Thank you for purchasing a 3Com Switch 4200G Family switch As part of our commitment to bringing you the most capable and dependable network equipment 3Com offers free software maintenance updates and documentation updates on our website To obtain the most up to date operating software and user documentation for the Switch 4200G point your web browser to www 3Com com 4200G and select the Support and Registration link Please note that you must register your 3Com switch to receive the software upgrade To register point your web browser to eSupport 3Com com CONTENTS DOWNLOAD THE LATEST SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION FOR YOUR 3COM SWITCH ABOUT THIS GUIDE Before You Start 9 Release Notes 9 About Your CD ROM 9 Conventions 10 Related Documentation 11 Accessing Online Documentation 11 Documentation Comments 12 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 4200G FAMILY About the Switch 4200G 14 Summary of Hardware Features 14 Switch 4200G Front View Detail 15 10 100 1000BASE T Ports 16 1000BASE X SFP Ports 17 Console Port 17 Unit Status Display 17 LEDs 18 Switch 4200G Rear View Detail 19 Power Socket 19 10 Gbps Interface Slots 19 Default Settings 20 CONTENTS INSTALLING THE SWITCH Package Contents 22 Choosing a Suitable Site 2

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