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1. 18 20 ACT 7 PWR 18 17118 07119 LINK Mode QAL Su gra LI o nsact I ys 10 100 1000Bass T__100 1000Bas8 X 8 7 6 5 1 10 100Base TX autosensing Ethernet port status LED 2 Link LED for Combo port 3 Console port 4 Power LED PWR 5 A L LED 6 D S LED 7 Mode button 8 Active LED for Combo port Rear panel Figure 6 Rear panel of a Switch 4210 18 port PWR 1 e 100 240W 50 80Hz 2 94 1 AC power socket Side panel Each Switch 4210 18 port PWR provides a security slot through which you can lock the device together with an irremovable object to prevent theft The security slot is located on the left side panel as shown in Figure 7 Switch 4210 PWR 26 port Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family PWR Switches 11 Figure 7 Security slot on left side panel of a Switch 4210 18 port PWR 1 CI O JOGO 00000 QQO 1 Security slot If the left screw hole above the security slot is used the security slot cannot be used Power system Switch 4210 18 port PWR units support AC input m Rated Voltage Range 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 Hz 60 Hz m Input voltage range 90 VAC to 264 VAC 47 Hz to 63 Hz Switch 4210 P
2. 1 AC power socket 2 DC power socket 3 Grounding screw Power system Switch 42 10 26 port PWR units support AC input or DC input m AC input Rated voltage range 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 Hz 60 Hz Input voltage range 90 VAC to 264 VAC 47 Hz to 63 Hz m DC input Rated voltage range 52 VDC to 56 VDC Switch 4210 PWR 26 Port units are able to power attached devices using standard 802 3af Power over Ethernet The total available power for PoE on this model is 370W enough to power 24 Ports at full 15 4W required of the PoE standard 3Com recommends a Redundant Power System RPS from Eaton Powerware for providing DC power to the Switch 4210 PWR 26 Port For full details refer to www 3com com rps Cooling system Switch 4210 26 port PWR units each run four fans for heat dissipation The Switch 4210 PWR Front Panel LEDs Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family PWR Switches 13 Power LED Table 3 describes the power LED on the Switch 4210 PWR model Table 3 The power LED on the Switch 4210 PWR models LED Mark on the panel Status Description Power LED PWR ON The switch is powered on OFF The switch is powered off 10 100BASE TX Autosensing Ethernet Port Status LED There are two port status LEDs on both sides yellow LED on the left and green LED on the right of the 10 100BASE TX Ethernet port on the Switch 4210 PWR models They in
3. Aby spe ni wymagania specyfikacji IEEE 802 3af PoE 48 woltowy przewodnik wyj cia musi by odizolowany od ziemi uziomu i spe ni wymagania wykonania izolacji opisanymi w tej specyfikacji Regulatory Notices 73 Regulatory Notices FCC Statement Information to the User ICES Statement CE Statements Europe VCCI 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 If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning 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 an
4. do pU CAC WARNING This device has more than one power input Disconnect all power inputs to power off this device WARNING The installation of the Redundant Power Supply RPS should only be carried out by properly trained and qualified personnel WARNING These instructions must be read in conjunction with the RPS flyer and the safety and installation instructions supplied with your RPS WARNING When powering any Switch 4210 from an RPS the unit must be earthed grounded This can be achieved by either connecting the power cord to the unit or by connecting the earth terminal on the rear of the unit to a reliable electrical earth or by connecting both It must be ensured that the earth connection is made before connecting the DC supply from the RPS WARNING Any RPS must be approved as an unearthed SELV output in accordance with IEC 60950 1 UL 60950 1 EN 60950 1 WARNING RPS Manufacturers recommendations must be followed when connecting the cable to the RPS WARNING Ensure that the circuit breaker in the RPS is in the open off position when connecting the cable to the RPS WARNING You must ensure that the positive terminal on the Switch is connected to the positive common terminal of the RPS and that the negative terminal on the Switch is connected to the negative circuit breaker terminal of the RPS WARNING Ensure that the circuit breaker in the RPS is in the open off position when connecting the RPS cable a
5. manage the switch you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software You can manage your switch including changing IP address information by making a connection to a front panel port You can then access the Command Line Interface or the Web interface as desired To do this you will need an IP address refer to Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information on page 40 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 YN Manually Configuring IP Information 45 m A suitable Web browser Refer to Choosing a Browser on page 48 m Existing IP address of the switch m The switch s IP information including the u IP address u subnet mask a default gateway 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 32 Figure 32 Connecting a Workstation to the Switch using a Front Panel Port 4 Switch Workstation CTI with a Network CIIIITICIIIIII gem Interface Card Front Panel installed Ethernet Cable Port Con
6. pp gt gt conectando ambas Deber asegurarse de que la conexi n a tierra se realiza antes de conectar el suministro de CC del RPS ADVERTENCIA Todos los RPS deben estar homologados como salidas SELV sin toma de tierra seg n IEC 60950 1 UL 60950 1 EN 60950 1 ADVERTENCIA Estas instrucciones deben leerse junto con las caracter sticas de la entrada de suministro de CC del Switch 4210 del Ap ndice C Especificaciones t cnicas ADVERTENCIA al conectar el cable al RPS deber n seguirse las recomendaciones del fabricante ADVERTENCIA aseg rese de que el disyuntor del RPS se encuentra en la posici n de abierto desactivado al conectar el cable al RPS ADVERTENCIA deber asegurarse de que el terminal positivo del Switch est conectado al terminal positivo com n del RPS y de que el terminal negativo del Switch est conectado al terminal negativo disyuntor del RPS ADVERTENCIA aseg rese de que el disyuntor del RPS se encuentra en la posici n de abierto desactivado al conectar el cable del RPS y el conector al Switch 3Com ADVERTENCIA No utilice un sistema de alimentaci n el ctrica redundante de 48 V con conexi n a tierra positiva adecuado para su uso con equipos de telecomunicaciones con los conmutadores de red alimentados a trav s de Ethernet PoE de 3Com Para cumplir con la especificaci n IEEE 802 3af PoE la salida de 48V debe estar aislada de la de tierra y cumplir con los requisitos de aislamiento
7. see Figure 26 Figure 25 CLI Management using the Console Port Workstation with terminal emulation Switch software installed CITTTTINCITTTT Console Port E 1 1 1 gen Connection Console Cable Figure 26 CLI Management over the Network Workstation Switch zB pam mama Connect over Network via Telnet Refer to Setting Up Command Line Interface Management on page 47 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 4210 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 4210 The Switch 4210 supports Secure Shell version 2 0 SSHv2 0 allowing secure access to the switch s Command Line Interface If you use SSH to administer your switch and the network traffic is intercepted no passwords or configuration information is 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 it using a Web browser remotely over an IP network see Figure 27 SNMP Management Setting Up Your Switch 37 Figure 27 Web Interface Manage
8. 1 For a description of 3Com network management applications see Appendix C 3Com Network Management on page 63 m The default read community string is public The default write community string is private m To display the current configuration of the community strings in the System View enter display snmp agent community m To configure new read community strings enter samp community read new community string up to 32 characters m To configure new write community strings enter snmp community write new community string up to 32 characters m remove a community string enter undo snmp agent community the string to be removed To manage your switch using an SNMP network management application you need to specify SNMP community 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 These switches support SNMP V1 V2 and V3 SNMP V3 is on as default All commands are in samp menu in System View 50 CHAPTER 3 MANAGING YOUR SWITCH Default Users and Passwords AN 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 ha
9. C to 45 C 30 F to 113 F 10 to 90 The Switch 4210 26 port 18 port and 9 port PWR models provide an over temperature protection mechanism When the internal temperature exceeds 65 C 149 F they will stop providing power from all ports When the temperature is below 60 C 140 F they will continue to provide power from all ports The 3Com Switch 4210 Family is designed to the following standards Function Safety EMC Emissions EMC Immunity Safety Requirements 8802 3 IEEE 802 3 Ethernet IEEE 802 3u Fast Ethernet IEEE 802 3ab Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802 1D Bridging UL 60950 1 EN 60950 1 CSA 22 2 No 60950 1 IEC 60950 1 EN55022 Class A CISPR 22 Class A FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A ICES 003 Class A VCCI Class A EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN55024 The Earthing Lead shall comply with the following safety standards UL Subject 758 UL 1581 and CSA C22 2 No 210 UL VW 1 and CSA Vertical Flame Test Voltage Rating 600V AWG 12 Insulation Thickness 0 4mm Insulation Color Green Yellow SFP Modules Supported for the Switch 4210 21 SFP Modules The Switch 4210 s front panel provides one or two 1000 Mbps SFP ports in which Supported for the you can plug small form factor SFP modules which are described in Table 12 Switch 4210 Table 12 SFP modules supported by the Switch 4210 Type Model 100 Mbps SFP module m 3CSFP81 m 3CSFP82 1000 Mbps SFP module m 3CSFP91
10. Save Configuration to save the configuration to your switch The initial setup of your switch is now complete and you can now set up your chosen management method See Methods of Managing a Switch on page 36 Using Command Line Interface using Telnet To start a Telnet session to the unit click Start in Microsoft Windows a Click Run b In the Open field type the unit s IP address Telnet xxx xxx xxx xxx where xxx xxx xxx xxx is the switch s IP address 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 prompt enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password prompt If you have logged on correctly lt 4210 gt is displayed as shown below kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Copyright c 2004 2007 3Com Corp and its licensors All rights reserved Without the owner s prior written consent no decompiling or reverse engineering shall be allowed kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Login authentication Username admin Password lt 4210 gt Apr 4 06 13 31 519 2000 4210 SHELL 5 LOGIN 1 admin 10 10 11 222 in unitl login lt 4210 gt Enter the system view command and Enter Enter interface vlan 1 Enter Enter the IP address and subnet mask for the switch as follows ip address xxx xxx xxx xxx
11. The application discovers the new switch and displays the IP information that has been automatically allocated to the switch Power up the switch and wait two minutes Most DHCP and BootP servers allow you to configure static IP addresses so that you know the switch s IP address Refer to the documentation that accompanies your DHCP or BootP server for more information on this topic If your network does not have a DHCP or BootP server the workstation running 3Com Network Supervisor or 3Com Network Director must be on the same subnet as the switch because auto IP addresses are not routable 42 CHAPTER 3 MANAGING YOUR SWITCH Manually Configuring IP Information Connecting to the Console Port You can manually configure the switch IP information by Connecting a workstation to the switch s console port using a console cable You can then manually enter the IP information using the command line interface CLI This is the only way to assign an IP address to a device that does not have an IP address already or that has an unknown IP address You can also use this method to change switch s IP information m Connecting a workstation to one of the port s on the switch s front panel using an Ethernet cable You can then manually enter the IP information using the web interface or the command line interface This is only applicable if the device already has an IP address and you know that address To set up your switch manually you c
12. 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 the 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 Auto negotiation problems will occur with 1OBASE 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 m 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 53 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 m Unit LED The seven segment display
13. a battery to battery terminals prior to the DC power distribution to provide uninterrupted power and to be protected against the loss of AC mains power 3Com s RPS solution uses 48V DC power distribution The RPS system provides bulk 48V DC power that is separately distributed to a number of network switches Each RPS consists of a shelf that can house from one to six rectifiers a Distribution Module and a Management Module When connecting the RPS to the switch the circuit breaker and 2 core cables need to be matched to the switch s power rating Table 15 shows the recommended circuit breaker and cable rating for the Switch 4210 The recommended cable length should not exceed three metres 9 84 feet Table 15 Switch 4210 Circuit Breaker and Cable Ratings Circuit Breaker Minimum 2 Core Cable Diameter 25A C type 12 AWG solid or stranded cable PoE WARNING Make sure to follow the RPS Manufacturers recommendations when connecting the cable to the RPS WARNING Ensure that the circuit breaker in the RPS is in the open off position when connecting the cable to the RPS and the cable and connector to the switch WARNING Ensure that the positive terminal on the switch is connected to the positive common terminal of the RPS and that the negative terminal on the switch is connected to the negative circuit breaker terminal of the RPS Connecting the Earthing Cable b Using Power over Ethernet Connecting a Redundant
14. conform ment la norme IEC 60950 1 UL 60950 1 EN 60950 1 AVERTISSEMENT Ces instructions doivent tre lues conjointement avec les caract ristiques de l alimentation CC du Switch 4210 fournies en annexe C Sp cifications techniques AVERTISSEMENT Vous devez respecter les recommandations du fabricant lors du branchement du c ble au module RPS AVERTISSEMENT Assurez vous que le disjoncteur du RPS est ouvert off lors du branchement du c ble au RPS AVERTISSEMENT Assurez vous de brancher la borne positive du commutateur la borne positive commune du RPS et la borne n gative du commutateur la borne n gative disjoncteur du RPS AVERTISSEMENT Assurez vous que le disjoncteur du RPS est ouvert off lors du branchement du c ble et du connecteur du RPS au commutateur 3Com AVERTISSEMENT N utilisez pas de syst me standard d alimentation redondante 48 V reli la terre convenant aux quipements de t l communication avec les commutateurs r seau PoE Power Over Ethernet de 3Com En vue de respecter la sp cification IEEE 802 3af PoE la sortie 48 V doit tre isol e de la terre masse et se conformer aux exigences d isolation de cette sp cification Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen gt gt VORSICHT Dieses Ger t besitzt mehrere Eing nge zur Stromversorgung Trennen Sie das Ger t zum Ausschalten von allen Stromquellen VORSICHT Die RPS Redundant Power Supply redundante Stromversorgung darf
15. device Front bracket Front p a bracket Front mount angle EM Mounting the rear The Switch 4210 26 Port does not need rear brackets The description for bracket mounting rear brackets is only for the Switch 4210 PWR 24 Port Mount a screw on the back of the switch to closely connect the switch with the rear bracket to support the switch There are three positions for screw mounting as shown in Figure 20 26 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Figure 20 Positions for screw mounting on the switch Three positions for screw mouniing Follow the steps below to mount the rear bracket 1 Use screws to fix the rear bracket to the rear mount angle 2 Determine the position for screw mounting on the switch according to the position of the mount angle 3 Mount the screw to the switch and make sure the screw and the rear bracket are closely connected Figure 21 Installation completed 1 Screw 1 Rear bracket Rear mount angle Screw 1 Fix the rear bracket to the mount Screw 2 is mounted to the switch angle Mounting the Switch on a Desktop 27 Figure 22 Installation completed 2 Screw 2 Screw 1 Rear bracket Rear mount angle Screw 1 Fix the rear bracket to the mount Screw 2 is mounted to the switch angle Mounting the Switch In many cases standard 19 inch racks are not available Therefore switches are on a Desktop often placed on a desktop To place your switch on a desktop you
16. m 3CSFP92 m 3CSFP9 100 Mbps bidirectional BID module 3CSFP9 81 7234 m 3CSFP9 82 1000 Mbps BIDI module m 3CSFP85 m 3CSFP86 m The types of SFP modules may vary over time Consult 3Com s marketing personnel or technical support personnel to obtain the latest information about SFP modules m For the SFP module specifications refer to 3Com Transceiver Data Sheet 22 CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION INSTALLING THE SWITCH This section contains information that you need to install and set up your 3Com switch For information on upgrading your switch refer to the Switch 4210 Release Notes available at www 3Com com WARNING Safety Information Before you install or remove any components from the Switch or carry out any maintenance procedures you must read the 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information document enclosed with your switch as well as Appendix D Redundant Power Supply Safety Information on page 67 AVERTISSEMENT Consignes de securite AAvant d installer ou d enlever un composant du commutateur ou de r aliser une proc dure de maintenance vous devez prendre connaissance du document 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information accompagnant le commutateur ainsi que de l annexe D Redundant Power Supply Safety Information on page 67 VORSICHT Sicherheitsinformationen Bevor Sie dem Switch Komponenten hinzuf gen oder daraus entfernten oder Wartungsaufgaben durchf hren m ssen Sie das d
17. 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 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Overview The 3Com Switch 4210 Family provides high performance high density easy to install NMS manageable intelligent Ethernet switches that support wire speed Layer 2 switching Three of the Switch 4210 Family models support industry standard IEEE 802 3af Power over Ethernet PoE Figure 1 displays these models and Table 1 provides a description of their features Figure 1 Power over Ethernet models Table 1 Power over Ethernet models Number of Number of 1000 Number of 10 100 Mbps Mbps uplink Console Model Power supply ports ports ports Switch 4210 PWR AC input 8 One Combo port 1 9 port Switch 4210 PWR AC input 16 Two Combo ports 1 18 port Switch 4210 PWR AC or RPS DC 24 1 on rear 26 port input Three of the Switch 4210 Family models are available for simple connectivity without PoE Figure 2 displays these models and Table 2 describes its features Figure 2 Non Power over Ethernet models 8 CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Table 2 Non Power over Ethernet models Number of Number of 10 100 Mbps Number of 1000 Mbps Console Model Power supply ports uplink ports ports Switch 4210 AC input 8 One Combo port 9 port Switch 4210 AC input 16 Two Combo ports 18 port Switch 4210 AC input 24 Two C
18. nur von entsprechend geschultem und qualifiziertem Fachpersonal installiert werden gt gt gt gt SSP gt gt Informaci n de Seguridad Importante 69 VORSICHT Diese Anleitungen m ssen im Zusammenhang mit den Sicherheitshinweisen und Installationsanleitungen zu Ihrer RPS gelesen werden VORSICHT Bei der Stromversorgung eines Switch 4210 ber eine RPS muss das Ger t geerdet sein Hierf r kann entweder das Netzkabel an das Ger t angeschlossen werden oder die Erdungsklemme an der R ckseite des Ger ts mit einer zuverl ssigen elektrischen Erdung verbunden werden oder beides Es ist sicherzustellen dass die Erdungsverbindung vor dem Anschlie en der von der RPS bereitgestellten Gleichstromversorgung hergestellt wird VORSICHT Jede RPS muss als nicht geerdetes SELV Ausgangsger t gem IEC 60950 1 UL 60950 1 EN 60950 1 zugelassen sein VORSICHT Diese Anleitungen m ssen im Zusammenhang mit den Eigenschaften des Gleichstrom Versorgungseingangs des Switch 4210 gelesen werden die in Anhang C Technische Daten aufgef hrt sind VORSICHT Beim Anschlie en des Kabels an die RPS sind die Empfehlungen des Herstellers zu beachten VORSICHT Stellen Sie sicher dass sich der Schutzschalter an der RPS beim Anschlie en des Kabels an die RPS in der ge ffneten Stellung Aus befindet VORSICHT Stellen Sie auf jeden Fall sicher dass die positive Klemme am Switch an die positive gemeinsame Klemme der RPS und die negative Kl
19. o o o e o o o o o o a a np QUUOO000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 QOUUOO000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 QOOUO000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 18 e Switch 4210 52 port 2 AC input terminal block Power system The Switch 4210 26 port model supports AC input m Rated Voltage Range 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 Hz 60 Hz m Input voltage range 90 VAC to 264 VAC 47 Hz to 63 Hz Cooling system 3Com Switch 4210 non PWR models cool naturally through airflow Front Panel The Switch 4210 52 port front panel provides 48 10 100Base TX autosensing Ethernet ports two 10 100 1000Base T autosensing Ethernet ports two 100 1000Base X SFP ports The 4 gigabit ports are all active and one Console port Each SFP port and the corresponding 10 100 1000BASE T autosensing Ethernet port form a Combo port For each Combo port you can use either the SFP port or the corresponding 10 100 1000BASE T Ethernet port at one time The Switch 4210 52 port unit is displayed in Figure 16 Figure 16 Switch 4210 52 port unit Power system The Switch 4210 52 port model supports AC input m Rated Voltage Range 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 Hz 60 Hz m Input voltage range 90 VAC to 264 VAC 47 Hz to 63 Hz Cooling system 3Com Switch 4210 non PWR models cool naturally through airflow 18 CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Switch 4210 Family Fron
20. prevent theft The security slot is located on the left side panel as shown in Figure 7 If the left screw hole above the security slot is used the security slot cannot be used Power system Switch 4210 PWR 9 port units are able to power attached devices using standard 802 3af Power over Ethernet The total available power for PoE on this model is 70W enough to power four ports at full 15 4W required of the PoE standard Each Switch 4210 9 port PWR unit supports AC input m Rated Voltage Range 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 Hz 60 Hz m Input voltage range 90 VAC to 264 VAC 47 HZ to 63 Hz Cooling system The Switch 4210 9 port PWR units each run two fans for heat dissipation Front panel Switch 4210s 18 port PWR each provide sixteen 10 100Base TX autosensing Ethernet ports two 10 100 1000Base T Ethernet ports two 100 1000Base SFP ports and one Console port Each SFP port and the corresponding 10 100 1000BASE T Ethernet port form a Combo port For each Combo port either the SFP port or the corresponding 10 100 1000BASE T Ethernet port can be used at a time Figure 5 shows the front panel of a Switch 4210 18 port PWR 10 CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Figure 5 Front panel of a Switch 4210 18 port PWR 1 2 8 4 18 20 LINK be Ter A 16 18 20
21. 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 m you want to remove the risk of the IP address ever changing m your DHCP or BootP 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 assign a known IP address to your switch This makes management simpler and more reliable as it is not Setting Up Your Switch 39 dependent on a DHCP or BootP server and eliminates the risk of the IP address changing To manually enter IP information for your switch refer to Manually Configuring IP Information on page 42 Automatically Configuring the IP Address using DHCP By default the switch attempts to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server on the network without requesting user intervention When using automatic IP configuration it is important that the switch s IP address is static so that you know what it is otherwise it will be difficult to manage that switch Most DHCP servers allow you to configure static IP addresses Refer to the documentation that accompanies your DHCP server For a detailed description of how automatic IP configuration operates refer to the Configuration Guide on the 3Com Web Site You should use the automatic IP
22. will show a green flashing fT m RMON Trap If configured an RMON trap is generated and sent to the management workstation m Command Line Interface An indication of a general hardware failure is provided through the Top level menu displayed when logging on to the CLI For more detailed information about the failure select the display logbuffer command m 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 If a fan failure warning message is generated Power off the unit 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 1 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 Technical Specifications on page 73 Power cycle the unit If a further thermal shutdown occurs and all environmental conditions are satisfactory return the unit to
23. 00 VAC to 240 VAC 50 Hz 60 Hz m Input voltage range 90 VAC to 264 VAC 47 Hz to 63 Hz Cooling system 3Com Switch 4210 non PWR models cool naturallly through airflow Switch 4210 26 port Front panel The Switch 4210 26 port front panel provides 24 10 100Base TX autosensing Ethernet ports two 10 100 1000Base T autosensing Ethernet ports two 100 1000Base X SFP ports and one Console port Each SFP port and the corresponding 10 100 1000BASE T autosensing Ethernet port form a Combo port For each Combo port you can use either the SFP port or the corresponding 10 100 1000BASE T Ethernet port at one time Figure 14 shows the front panel of the Switch 4210 26 port model Figure 14 The Switch 4210 26 port front panel 1 2 3 4 1 2 10 100Base TX autosensing port 3 Combo port Speed LED green 4 10 100 1000Base T autosensing port 5 Console port 6 8 10 100Base TX autosensing port Speed LED green 6 100 1000Base X SFP port 7 Link Act LED green 8 Power LED PWR Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family Non PWR Models 17 Rear panel Figure 15 The Switch 4210 26 port rear panel OO00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 o oo o o o o o o o o oo o o o po o po e o oo o o e o o o o
24. 10 Model 26 port PWR 18 port PWR 9 port PWR Physical dimensions Hx W 1 7 in 45 mm H 1 7in 45 mm H 1 7in 45 mm xD W 17 3in 440mm W11 8in 300 mm W 11 8in 300 mm D 16 9in 430mm D9 2in 233 mm D 10 8in 275 mm Weight 13 4 lbs 6 0 lbs 4 9 lbs 6 09 Kgs 2 70 Kgs 2 22 Kgs Number of fixed ports 24 x 10 100BASE TX autosensing Ethernet ports 2 x 100 1000 Mbps Combo ports 16 x 10 100BASE TX autosensing Ethernet ports 2 x 100 1000 Mbps Combo ports 8 x 10 100BASE TX autosensing Ethernet ports 1 x 100 1000 Mbps Combo port Number of management ports 1 x Console port 20 CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION b Related Standards Earthing Lead Table 11 Technical specifications for the Switch 4210 PWR models Model Switch 4210 Switch 4210 Switch 4210 26 port PWR 18 port PWR 9 port PWR Power system Switch 4210s 26 port PWR support AC input and DC input Switch 4210 18 port PWR Switch 4210s 9 port PWR support only AC input AC input m Rated voltage range 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 Hz 60 Hz m Input voltage range 90 VAC to 264 VAC 47 Hz to 63 Hz DC input m Rated voltage range 52 VDC to 56 VDC All ports System serve as POE power AC input 25W 25W 123W PoE 20W 62W PoE 370W PoE ports consumption full load DC input 400 W PoE power 15 4 W x 24 154 W x8 15 4 Wx4 maximum Number of fans 4 2 2 Operating temperature Relative humidity non condensing 0
25. 10 jest zasilany z zasilacza RPS urz dzenie musi by uziemione Mo na to uzyska przez pod czenie prze wodu zasilaj cego do urz dzenia lub przez pod czenie ko c wki uziemienia z ty u urz dzenia do dobrego elementu uziemiaj cego Nale y upewni si e urz dzenie zosta o uziemione przed pod czeniem zasilacza pr du sta ego do zasilacza RPS OSTRZE ENIE Wszystkie zasilacze RPS musz mie certyfikat nieuziemionego r d a zasilania SELV zgodny z normami IEC 60950 1 UL 60950 1 EN 60950 1 OSTRZE ENIE Te instrukcje nale y przeczyta razem z charakterystyk zasi laj cego pr du sta ego prze cznika Switch 4210 opisan w Dodatku C Specy fikacja techniczna OSTRZE ENIE Podczas pod czania kabla do zasilacza RPS nale y przestrze ga zalece producenta OSTRZE ENIE Podczas pod czania kabla do zasilacza RPS nale y upewni si e wy cznik w zasilaczu jest w pozycji otwartej wy czony OSTRZE ENIE Nale y upewni si e ko c wka dodatnia prze cznika jest pod czona do dodatniej wsp lnej ko c wki zasilacza RPS a ujemna ko c wka prze cznika jest pod czona do ujemnej ko c wki wy cznika zasilacza RPS OSTRZE ENIE Nie u ywa standardowego dodatnio uziemionego 48 wol towego nadmiarowego systemu zasilania odpowiedniego przy u yciu ze sprz tem telekomunikacyjnym wraz z prze cznikami sieciowymi firmy 3Com w technologii Power over Ethernet PoE
26. 3Com 54 CHAPTER 4 PROBLEM SOLVING 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 the SFP and replace it with a 3Com approved SFP 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 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 s IP address was discovered correctly by your network management application 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 networ
27. A 3Com Switch 4210 Family Getting Started Switch 4210 PWR 9 Port Switch 4210 PWR 18 Port Switch 4210 PWR 26 Port Switch 4210 9 Port Switch 4210 18 Port Switch 4210 26 Port Switch 4210 52 Port www 3Com com Part Number 10016119 Rev AB Published January 2008 3Com Corporation 350 Campus Drive Marlborough MA USA 01752 3064 Copyright 2006 2008 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 m
28. Combo port Speed LED green 1 10 100Base TX autosensing port Speed LED green 2 4 10 100 1000Base T autosensing port 5 Console port 6 8 6 100 1000Base X SFP port 7 Link Act LED green 8 Power LED PWR Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family Non PWR Models 15 Rear panel Figure 11 The Switch 4210 9 port model s rear panel 100 2404 50 60Hz 0 44 Switch 4210 18 port AC input terminal block Power system The Switch 4210 9 port model supports AC input m Rated Voltage Range 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 Hz 60 Hz m Input voltage range 90 VAC to 264 VAC 47 Hz to 63 Hz Cooling system The Switch 4210 cools off naturally Front panel The Switch 4210 18 port models provide 16 10 100Base TX autosensing Ethernet ports two 10 100 1000Base T autosensing Ethernet ports two 100 1000Base X SFP ports and one Console port Each SFP port and the corresponding 10 100 1000BASE T autosensing Ethernet port form a Combo port For each Combo port you can use either the SFP port or the corresponding 10 100 1000BASE T Ethernet port at one time Figure 12 shows the Switch 4210 18 port model s front panel Figure 12 The Switch 4210 18 port model s fron
29. J 45 female Cable connector 25 pin male Screen Shell e 1 Screen TxD 3 e e 2 TxD RxD 2 e 3 RxD RTS 7 e 4 RTS CTS 8 e 5 CTS DSR 6 6 DSR Ground 5 7 Ground DCD 1 e 8 DCD DTR 4 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 MDI 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 MDIX 1 Recelve Data Bidirectional Data B 2 Recelve Data Bidirectional Data B 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 assigned Bidirectional Data C 8 Not assigned Bidirectional Data C OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS 3Com offers product registration case management and repair services through eSupport 3com com You must have a user name and password to access these services which are described in this appendix Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits To take advantage of warranty and other service benefits you must first register you
30. Power Supply 31 Figure 23 shows how to connect the power supply to the RPS socket in the back of the switch Use the cable tie supplied with your switch to support the cable in the back of the RPS connector as shown in Figure 23 Figure 23 RPS Connection to the Switch NULL LL 48 60V 2 0A Pinout When the RPS is connected to the switch you can move the circuit breaker in the RPS to the closed on position and the switch will be powered by the 48V DC power The 48V DC power takes priority over the AC mains and powers the switch if it is connected Use the earthing cable that accompanies your switch if the length is suitable Alternatively use the earthing cable specification as defined in Earthing Lead on page 20 The earthing cable is only required if the switch is powered by the RPS only The recommended cable length should not exceed three meters 9 84 feet The Switch 4210 Power over Ethernet PoE units can supply power to any IEEE 802 3af compliant device through any of its front panel ports over a Category 5 or Category 5e Ethernet cable The same cable connects the device to the network The Switch 4210 units can supply power through the 10 100 ports only Power over Ethernet is a self configuring protocol When you plug a PoE compliant device into one of the ports on the switch the switch supplies the 32 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH power required t
31. WR 18 Port units are able to power attached devices using standard 802 3af Power over Ethernet The total available power for PoE on this model is 135W enough to power 8 Ports at full 15 4W required of the PoE standard Cooling system Switch 4210s 18 port PWR each run two fans for heat dissipation Front panel The Switch 4210 26 port PWR model provides 24 10 100Base TX autosensing Ethernet ports two 10 100 1000Base T Ethernet ports two 100 1000Base SFP ports and one Console port Each SFP port and the corresponding 10 100 1000BASE T Ethernet port form a Combo port For each Combo port you can use either the SFP port or the corresponding 10 100 1000BASE T Ethernet port at one time Figure 8 shows the front panel of the Switch 4210 26 port PWR model 12 CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Figure 8 The Switch 4210 26 port PWR model s front panel 1 2 3 4 28 28 LINK Console 26 28 ACT PWR 23 Moda QAL DO E lj ud 8 110 100 1000Base T 100 1000Base X 8 7 4645 1 10 100Base TX autosensing Ethernet port status LED 2 Link LED for Combo port 3 Console port 4 Power LED PWR 5 A L LED 6 D S LED 7 Mode button 8 Active LED for Combo port Rear panel Figure 9 Rear panel of a Switch 4210 26 port PWR
32. act Us 60 3CoM NETWORK MANAGEMENT 3Com Network Supervisor 63 3Com Network Director 63 3Com Network Access Manager 64 3Com Enterprise Management Suite 65 Integration Kit with HP OpenView Network Node Manager 65 REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information 67 L information de S curit Importante 68 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 68 Informaci n de Seguridad Importante 69 Importanti Informazioni di Sicurezza 71 Wane informacje o zabezpieczeniach 71 Regulatory Notices 73 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Download the Latest Software and Documentation for Your 3Com Switch Before You Start Release Notes b Conventions Thank you for purchasing a 3Com Switch 4210 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 4210 point your web browser to www 3Com com 4210 and select the Support and Registration link You must register your 3Com switch before receiving software upgrades To register point your web browser to eSupport 3Com com The guide is intended for use by network administrators who install and set up network equipment consequently it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs Local Area Networks The Release Notes provide important information about the current
33. all units in the fabric 2 Check all the cable connections in the fabric 3 Check the ports have been enabled as fabric ports 4 Power on all units in the fabric 56 CHAPTER 4 PROBLEM SOLVING A PIN OUTS Null Modem Cable RJ 45 to RS 232 25 pin PC Terminal Cable connector RJ 45 female Cable connector 25 pin male female Screen Shell e 1 Screen oy required if screen TxD 3 e 3 RxD RxD 2 e 2 TxD always required Ground 5 e 7 Ground RTS 7 e 4 RTS CTS 8 e 20 DTR DSR 6 e e 5 CTS required for handshake DCD 1 eq 6 DSR DTR 4 o m 8 DCD PC AT Serial Cable RJ 45 to 9 pin PC AT Serial Port Cable connector RJ 45 female Cable connector 9 pin female Screen Shell Shell Screen only required if screen DTR 4 e 1 DCD Required for handshake TxD 3 e 2 RxD Always required RxD 2 e 3 TxD CTS 8 e 4 DTR required for handshake Ground 5 5 Ground always required DSR 6 e 6 DSR RTS 7 7 RTS required for handshake DCD 1 e 8 CTS 58 CHAPTER A PIN OUTS Modem Cable RJ 45 to RS 232 25 pin RS 232 Modem Port Cable connector R
34. an 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 while the switch is offline before you connect the switch to a network or while the switch is online 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 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 Pin outs on page 57 m information including IP address subnet mask a default gateway management VLAN ID normally set to the default value 1 Connecting the Workstation to the Switch To connec the workstation to the switch perform the following steps Connect the workstation to the console port using the console cable as shown in Figure 31 Figure 31 Connecting a Workstation to the Switch using the Console Port Workstation with terminal emulation Switch software installed SEES EEE Console Port gt Connection m des Console Cable e A LN N To connect 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 tighte
35. configuration method if m Your network uses DHCP to allocate IP information m Flexibility is needed If the switch is deployed on a different subnet it automatically reconfigures itself with an appropriate IP address so that you to not have 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 40 CHAPTER 3 MANAGING YOUR SWITCH Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information Connecting to the Console Port VON 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 by m Connecting a workstation to the switch s console port using a console cable You can then manually enter the IP information using the command line interface CLI m Using Network Director or 3Com Network Supervisor These applications auto discover the switch and display the automatically allocated IP information assigned to the switch m Reviewing information in your DHCP Server The DHCP server in your network may log IP address assignments By reviewing this log you may be able to determine the device s IP address Refer to your DHCP Server documentation for detail
36. d receiver are on different branch circuits How to identify and resolve radio TV interference problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Whashington 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 4 his Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 AU et appareil num rique de la classe A respecte Class A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada U Representative Com Europe Limited eoplebuilding 2 Peoplebuilding Estate aylands Avenue emel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 4NW United Kingdom Izprwm This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC as amended by European Directive 93 68 EEC and EMC Directive 2004 108 EC 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 from the Product Support web page for the Switch 4210 Product Family at http www 3com com Also available at http support 3com com doc Switch_4210_FU_DOC pdf i EAS EAS VCCI DREI CORMERERR CHEAT O CERES JE HREM OR IER i Fd Dre I mi co pie 26 74 APPENDIX D REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY SAFETY INFORMATION
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38. de dicha especificacion Importanti Informazioni di Sicurezza 71 Importanti Informazioni di Sicurezza gt gt PPP gt gt PPE PP AVVERTENZA II dispositivo presenta piu punti di alimentazione Per spegnere il dispositivo scollegare tutti i punti di alimentazione AVVERTENZA le operazioni di installazione dell RPS Redundant Power Supply devono essere eseguite esclusivamente da personale qualificato e opportunamente addestrato AVVERTENZA queste istruzioni devono essere lette insieme alle istruzioni di sicurezza e installazione fornite con I RPS AVVERTENZA se si accende uno Switch 4210 da un RPS l unit deve disporre di messa a terra Per accendere lo switch possibile collegare il cavo di alimentazione all unit collegare il terminale di terra situato sul retro dell unit a una presa elettrica di terra sicura oppure collegarli entrambi Prima di collegare l alimentazione CC dell RPS necessario verificare la messa a terra AVVERTENZA tutti gli RPS devono essere approvati come dispositivi di uscita SELV non messi a terra in conformit con le norme IEC 60950 1 UL 60950 1 EN 60950 1 AVVERTENZA queste istruzioni devono essere lette insieme ai valori di ingresso dell alimentazione CC dello Switch 4210 che vengono forniti nell Appendice C Specifiche tecniche AVVERTENZA quando si collega il cavo all RPS si consiglia di rispettare le raccomandazioni fornite dal fabbricante AVVERTENZA durante il collegament
39. demarks 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 other 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 hazard
40. dicate the ports active link duplex and speed status In addition there is an A L LED and a D S LED on each Switch 4210 PWR model These two LEDs indicate the port status LEDs mode When the A L LED is on the port status LEDs respectively indicate the ports active status and link status When the D S LED is on the port status LEDs respectively indicate the ports duplex status and speed status Either the A L LED or the D S LED is on at one time For details see Table 4 Table 4 Port status LEDs on the Switch 4210 PWR models Port status mode LED Port status LED Description The A L LED is Yellow LED BLINKING The port is in the active state and there is on left traffic on the port OFF The port is in the active state but there is no traffic on the port Green LED ON The port is connected properly right OFF The port is not connected or is incorrectly connected The D S LED is Yellow LED ON The port operates in the full duplex mode n left OFF The port operates in the half duplex mode Green LED ON The port rate is 100 Mbps right OFF The port rate is 10 Mbps You can change the mode of the port status LEDs by pressing the Mode button After a switch is powered on the A L LED is on initially If you press the Mode button the D S LED will be on After that if you press the Mode button again within 45 seconds the A L LED will be on again Otherwise the A L LED will automatically be on 45 seconds later 1000 Mbps Upli
41. e cable One end of the cable is a crimped RJ 45 connector for the connection to the Console port of the switch and the other end is a DB 9 female connector for the connection to the serial port on the Console terminal as shown in Figure 24 Figure 24 Console cable Main label Direction A Direction B Table 16 Console cable pinouts RJ 45 Signal Direction DB9 console 1 RTS 2 DTR 3 TXD gt 2 A gt Connecting the Console Cable 33 Table 16 Console cable pinouts RJ 45 Signal Direction DB9 console 4 CD 5 GND 5 6 RXD 3 7 DSR 8 CTS When you want to use the terminal to configure the switch follow these steps to connect a terminal device to your switch using console cables Plug the DB 9 female connector of the Console cable to the serial port of the PC or terminal where the switch is to be configured Connect the RJ 45 connector of the Console cable to the Console port of the switch CAUTION Pay attention to the mark on the Console port and be sure to plug the connector to the right port If the switch has been powered on m First connect the DB 9 connector of the Console cable to the PC before connecting the RJ 45 connector to the switch m Disconnect the DB 9 connector of the Console cable from the PC after disconnecting the RJ 45 connector from the switch 34 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH MANAGING YOUR SWITCH To make full use of
42. edia in a directory file named LICENSE TXT or LICENSE TXT If you are unable 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 Cisco is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems Inc Funk RADIUS is a registered trademark of Funk Software Inc Aegis is a registered trademark of Aegis Group PLC Intel and Pentium are registered tra
43. em Switch beigef gte Dokument 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information Sicherheitsinformationen und Betriebsbestimmungen der 3Com Switchfamilie sowie Anhang D Redundant Power Supply Safety Information on page 67 lesen ADVERTENCIA Informaci n de seguridad Antes de instalar o suprimir cualquier componente del conmutador o de realizar cualquier tarea de mantenimiento debe leer el documento 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information adjunto con el conmutador as como el Ap ndice D Redundant Power Supply Safety Information on page 67 AVVERTENZA Informazioni di sicurezza Prima di installare o rimuovere qualsiasi componente dallo Switch o di eseguire qualsiasi procedura di manutenzione leggere il documento 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information fornito con lo switch e l Appendice D Redundant Power Supply Safety Information on page 67 OSTRZEZENIE Informacje o zabezpieczeniach Przed zainstalowaniem lub pozbyciem sie jakiegokolwiek elementu z Przetacznika lub przeprowadzeniem jakichkolwiek czynno ci konserwacyjnych nale y obowi zkowo przeczyta 3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information do czone do prze cznika oraz w Za czniku D Redundant Power Supply Safety Information on page 67 CAUTION Opening the switch or tampering with the warranty sticker can void your warranty 24 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH la Rack Mounting the Switch ATTENTION le fa
44. emme am Switch an die negative gemeinsame Klemme der RPS angeschlossen wird VORSICHT Stellen Sie sicher dass sich der Schutzschalter an der RPS beim Anschlie en des RPS Kabels und des Steckers des 3Com Switch in der ge ffneten Stellung Aus befindet VORSICHT Verwenden Sie mit den 3Com PoE Netzwerkswitches kein positiv geerdetes redundantes Standard Netzsystem mit 48 Volt wie es f r Telekommunikationsger te geeignet ist Um den IEEE 802 3af PoE Spezifikationen zu entsprechen muss der 48 Volt Ausgang erdfrei sein und die Isolierungsanforderungen dieser Spezifikation erf llen Informaci n de Seguridad Importante pus ADVERTENCIA Este dispositivo dispone de m s de una entrada de alimentaci n Desconecte todas las entradas de alimentaci n del dispositivo ADVERTENCIA La instalaci n del sistema de alimentaci n superflua RPS s lo deber a llevarla a cabo personal cualificado y con la debida formaci n ADVERTENCIA Estas instrucciones deben leerse junto con las instrucciones de instalaci n y seguridad que se facilitan con el sistema RPS ADVERTENCIA al encender cualquier Switch 4210 desde un RPS la unidad debe contar con una toma de tierra conexi n a tierra Esto se puede conseguir conectando el cable de alimentaci n de la unidad o bien conectando el terminal de tierra en la parte posterior de la unidad a una toma de tierra fiable o 70 APPENDIX D REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY SAFETY INFORMATION gt gt
45. enable them if you have changed your browser settings Web Management Over the Network 1 Setting Up SNMP Management 49 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 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 was 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 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 Setting Up SNMP Management b Prerequisites Any network management application running the Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP can manage a switch if the management workstation is connected to the switch using a port on the management VLAN By default the management VLAN is 1 and all ports on the switch are in VLAN
46. er as your login Restricted Software is available at http eSupport 3com com 60 CHAPTER B OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS To obtain software releases that follow the software version that you originally purchased 3Com recommends that you buy an Express or Guardian contract a Software Upgrades contract or an equivalent support contract from 3Com or your reseller Support contracts that include software upgrades cover feature enhancements incremental functionality and bug fixes but they do not include software that is released by 3Com as a separately ordered product Separately orderable software releases and licenses are listed in the 3Com Price List and are available for purchase from your 3Com reseller Contact Us Telephone Technical Support and Repair 3Com offers telephone internet and e mail access to technical support and repair services To access these services for your region use the appropriate telephone number URL or e mail address from the table in the next section To obtain telephone support as part of your warranty and other service benefits you must first register your product at http eSupport 3com com Country Contact Us 61 When you contact 3Com for assistance please have the following information ready m Product model name part number and serial number m A list of system hardware and software including revision level m Diagnostic error messages m Details about recent con
47. es not display immediately press Return a few times until it starts If you have logged on correctly the switch you want to manage is displayed as lt 4210 gt as shown in on page 44 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management using SSH To set up command line interface management using SSH refer to the chapter entitled SSH Configuration in the 3Com Switch 4210 Family Configuration Guide Setting Up Web Interface Management Prerequisites This section describes how you can set up web interface management over the network m Ensure that you have already set up the switch with IP information as described in Methods of Managing a Switch on page 36 m Ensure that the switch is connected to the network using a Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ 45 connectors m A suitable Web browser Choosing a Browser To display the web interface correctly use one of the following Web browser and platform combinations Table 17 Supported Web Browsers and Platforms Platform Windows Windows Windows Red Hat Solaris Browser 2000 XP Server 2003 Linux 9 7 9 Netscape 7 1 Yes Yes No No Yes Internet Explorer 5 5 Yes Yes Yes No No Internet Explorer 6 0 Yes Yes Yes No No Mozilla 1 4 No No No Yes Yes For the browser to operate the web interface correctly JavaScriot and Cascading Style Sneets must be enabled on your browser These features are enabled on a browser by default You will only need to
48. f the system 3Com s redundant power solution allows you to use any off the shelf 48V DC RPS that meets the requirements defined in Table 11 on page 19 For an approved vendor list more details about purchasing the 3Com recommended RPS and a full set of requirements go to http www 3Com com RPS The 3Com recommended RPS generates 48V DC power using power supply units or rectifiers The outputs of the rectifier s are connected together so that you can increase the total 48V power available by adding rectifiers For example three 30 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Connecting the Switch to the Redundant Power System gt gt gt 1500W rectifiers can provide up to 4500W Hot removal or insertion of a rectifier does not affect the 48V DC output voltage Table 14 shows an example of the total power available from several 1500W rectifiers A minimum of two rectifiers are required for each shelf to provide N 1 rectifier redundancy Table 14 Power Availability Rectifiers 1 2 3 4 5 6 No Rectifier 1500W 3000W 4500W 6000W 7500W 9000W Redundancy N 1 Rectifier 1500W 3000W 4500W 6000W 7500W Redundancy The unearthed 48V DC power distribution provides the mechanism to connect to the Switch 4210 The distribution consists of several circuit breakers and connection terminals for the positive common and negative 48V outputs Individually connect each Switch 4210 to a circuit breaker terminal You can also connect
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50. formation No How do you want to connect to the Switch How do you want to view the automatically configured IP information i Initial IP Information Setup Connect to the con sole port and use the Command Line Inter face See page 42 Connect to a front panel port and use the Web Interface or Command Line Interface See page 42 Use 3Com Network Director 3ND See page 41 Connect to the console port and use the Command Line Interface See page 40 y How do you want to manage your Switch See page 36 i i Connect using the console port See page 47 Command Line Interface Connect over the network using Telnet See page 47 SNMP See page 49 Web Interface Connect over the network See page 49 AN 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 IP Configuration In order for the device to be remotely managed it requires an IP address You can use one of the following methods to allocate IP information to your switch Configuring IP Manually When you configure the IP information the
51. he Console Port on page 42 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 36 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 was 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 third 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 48 CHAPTER 3 MANAGING YOUR SWITCH b If the login prompt do
52. ing ports that have passed the POST If there is evidence of a problem see Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs on page 52 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 Connecting a Redundant Power Supply The Switch 4210 26 port PWR has a 48V DC Redundant Power Supply socket WARNING Only properly trained and qualified personnel should install the Redundant Power Supply RPS WARNING Make sure to read these instructions in conjunction with the RPS flyer and the safety and installation instructions supplied with your RPS pps Specifying the Redundant Power System Connecting a Redundant Power Supply 29 WARNING When powering any Switch 4210 from an RPS make sure that the unit is earthed grounded by either connecting the power cord to the unit or by connecting the earth terminal on the rear of the unit to a reliable electrical earth or by connecting both Ensure that the earth connection is made before connecting the DC supply from the RPS 3Com switches that support 48V DC RPS inputs and are PoE enabled can only be powered by an RPS that complies with the isolation requirements of IEEE Std 802 3af Non PoE enabled switches do not have this restriction WARNING Do not use a standard positive earthed 48V redundant power system suitable for use with telecom
53. it d ouvrir le commutateur ou d alt rer la vignette de garantie pourrait rendre la garantie nulle WARNUNG ffnen des Switches oder Manipulation des Garantieaufklebers kann das Erl schen der Garantie zur Folge haben PRECAUCI N si se abre el conmutador o se manipula el adhesivo de la garantia sta quedar invalidada ATTENZIONE L apertura dello switch o la manomissione dell adesivo di garanzia puo invalidare la garanzia OSTRZEZENIE Otwarcie przetacznika lub naruszenie plomby gwarancyjnej mo e uniewa ni gwarancj Switch 42 10 26 Port and 52 Port models are rack mountable in a standard 19 inch rack Switch 4210 9 and 18 Port models are not as wide as the 19 inch model and are intended for desktop or shelf installation Follow the steps below to mount a 26 or 52 Port model unit in a standard 19 inch rack Check that the rack is sturdy and properly grounded Attach the rack mount brackets to the front or rear panel of the chassis with screws Place the switch on a shelf in the rack and slide it to a proper position along the guide rails reserving a suitable clearance between the device and the guide rails Fix the brackets to the rack posts with screws making sure that the device is securely attached Rack Mounting the Switch 25 Figure 17 Installing the switch in a 19 inch rack Mounting the front Mount the front bracket as shown in Figure 18 and Figure 19 bracket Figure 18 Mount the front bracket to the
54. ive you visibility into how your network is performing 64 APPENDIX C 3COM NETWORK MANAGEMENT 3Com Network Access Manager To find out more about how 3Com Network Director can help you manage your 3Com network and to download a trial version go to www 3com com 3nd 3Com Network Access Manager is installed seamlessly into Microsoft Active Directory and Internet Authentication Service IAS It simplifies the task of securing the network perimeter by allowing the administrator to easily control network access directly from the Users and Computers console in Microsoft Active Directory With a single click a user or even an entire department can be moved to a different VLAN or a computer can be blocked from connecting to the network 3Com Network Access Manager leverages the advanced desktop security capabilities of 3Com switches and wireless access points using IEEE 802 1X or RADA desktop authentication to control both user and computer access to the network To find out more about 3Com Network Access Manager go to www 3com com NAM 3Com Enterprise Management Suite 65 3Com Enterprise Management Suite Integration Kit with HP OpenView Network Node Manager 3Com Enterprise Management Suite EMS delivers comprehensive management that is flexible and scalable enough to meet the needs of the largest enterprises and advanced networks This solution provides particularly powerful configuration and change control functi
55. k on which the device resides m The second part 8 in the example identifies the device within the network The natural subnet mask for this 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 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 Solving Fabric Formation Problems 55 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 Solving Fabric If you are having problems with correctly forming a fabric first ensure that Formation Problems Spanning Tree is enabled If it is enabled do the following 1 Power off
56. kokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokakaj Login authentication Username admin Passwor Apr 5 17 22 13 289 2000 4588 SHELL 5 LOGIN 1 admin lt 161 71 164 118 gt in unit login Enter display ip interface br to view a summary of allocated IP addresses The initial set up of your switch is now complete and and you can now set up a management method See Methods of Managing a Switch on page 36 for details If you do not intend to use the CLI from the console port to manage the switch you can logout disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software 3Com has two management applications that will discover and help you manage your network 3Com Network Supervisor is freely distributed PC software ideal for monitoring your network It discovers your devices and connections alerts you to network or configuration issues assists you in registering your devices and proactively monitors the health of your network 3Com Network Director is chargeable PC software that adds advanced configuration and control to the features available from 3Com Network Supervisor Trial versions of both products are available at www 3com com You can use 3Com Network Supervisor or 3Com Network Director to discover the automatically allocated IP information To do so Connect your switch to the network Launch 3Com Network Director or Network Supervisor and run the auto discovery wizard
57. ment over the Network Switch Workstation J LF EN j Connect over Network 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 Protocol SNMP as shown in Figure 28 For a description of 3Com network management applications refer to 3Com Network Management on page 63 Figure 28 SNMP Management over the Network SNMP Network Management Switch Workstation db OOT a AS ___ Connect over Network lt using SNMP Refer to Setting Up SNMP Management on page 49 Setting Up Your Switch This section provides an overview of what you need to do to set up your switch so that you can manage it in its default state The setup process is summarized in Figure 29 Detailed steps are provided 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 38 CHAPTER 3 MANAGING YOUR SWITCH Figure 29 Initial Switch Setup and Management F ow Diagram Plug and Play Setup Power Up the Switch IP Information is automatically configured using DHCP See page 39 y Do you want to manually configure the IP in
58. 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 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 Enter the save command to save the configuration the configuration is not saved automatically when the switch is powered down Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 47 The initial set up of your switch is now complete and you can set up your management method See Methods of Managing a Switch on page 36 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 m AUX User Interface used to log in to your switch using the console port A fabric can have up to one AUX user interface m VTY User Interface 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 t
59. munications equipment with the 3Com Power over Ethernet PoE network switches In order to meet the IEEE 802 3af PoE specification the 48V output must be isolated from earth ground and meet the isolation requirements in that specification WARNING Any RPS must be approved as a SELV output in accordance with IEC 60950 1 UL 60950 1 EN 60950 1 WARNING The characteristics of the Switch 4210 DC supply input are provided in Table 11 on page 19 You can power the Switch 4210 using three methods m AC Mains only this does not offer any power redundancy If the AC mains supply or the AC power supply fails the switch powers off m ACMains and 48V DC primary supply the internal AC supply acts as the backup in the event of a DC power failure m DConly the switch does not need an AC supply and the resiliency is provided by the DC supply This is useful in environments where only DC power is available The RPS provides two main benefits m Power Redundancy if a switch is powered from the mains supply unit a failure of the internal power supply causes the switch to fail You can avoid this by connecting both the AC and DC RPS supplies to the switch You can also add redundancy to the DC power by using N 1 DC power supplies to further increase the availability of the system m Uninterruptable Power the system allows easy connection and maintenance of batteries to the RPS shelf to further increase the availability o
60. n Problems m 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 4270 Command Reference Guide availabe on 3Com s web site at www 3com com For Technical Support information see Obtaining Support for Your 3Com Products on page 59 52 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 Check the power cord by m Testing it in another device m Connecting a working power cord to the problem device and 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 tne 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
61. n the retaining screws on the cable to prevent it from being loosened Manually Configuring IP Information 43 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 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 runs automatically The Switch 4210 takes approximately one minute to boot Setting Up the Switch with IP Information To manually set up the switch with IP information using the command line interface perform the following steps 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 prompts enter admin as your user name and press Return and at the password prompt press Return again If you have logged on correctly lt 4210 gt appears as shown below Once you have logged in you are automatically in User View kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Switch 4210 9 Port BOOTROM Version 4 01 kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Copyright c 2004 2007 3Com Corporati
62. nd connector to the Switch WARNING Do not use a standard positive earthed 48V redundant power system suitable for use with telecommunications equipment with the 3Com Power over Ethernet PoE network switches In order to meet the IEEE 802 3af PoE specification the 48V output must be isolated from earth ground and meet the isolation requirements in that specification 68 APPENDIX D REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY SAFETY INFORMATION L information de S curit Importante gt gt gt gt p pe pope Po AVERTISSEMENT Ce p riph rique comporte plusieurs entr es d alimentation D connectez toutes les entr es d alimentation afin de le mettre hors tension AVERTISSEMENT L installation du RPS Redundant Power Supply ne doit tre confi e qu un personnel form et qualifi AVERTISSEMENT Ces instructions doivent tre lues conjointement avec les instructions d installation et les consignes de s curit qui accompagnent le RPS AVERTISSEMENT Lorsqu un commutateur Switch 4210 est aliment par un module RPS l unit doit tre mise la terre Pour cela branchez le cordon d alimentation l unit ou branchez la borne de mise la terre situ e l arri re de l unit une prise de terre fiable ou proc dez aux deux raccordements Assurez vous que l unit est mise la terre avant de raccorder l alimentation CC du RPS AVERTISSEMENT Le RPS doit tre approuv en tant que sortie SELV non reli e la terre
63. nection 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 on the switch Do not interconnect the switch to any other unconfigured switch Setting Up the Switch with IP Information You can now review or change the switch s IP information You can do this using the Web interface or the command line interface CLI using telnet Using the Web Interface 1 Power up the switch This takes approximately one minute Open a suitable Web browser and enter the IP address of your switch in 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 prompt enter admin as your user name press Enter and at the password prompt default user name and password press Enter again If you have logged on correctly the Device View of the switch is displayed 4 To enter basic setup information for the switch select Administration gt IP Setup and then follow the wizard through various system screens to enter the IP 46 CHAPTER 3 MANAGING YOUR SWITCH 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
64. nk Port Status LED Table 5 describes the 1000 Mbps upline port status LED on the Switch 4210 Table 5 The 1000 Mbps uplink port status LED on 4210 PWR models Mark on the LED panel Status Description 1000 Mbps uplink port LINK ON The port is connected properly li k LED OFF The port is not connected or is incorrectly connected 14 CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Table 5 The 1000 Mbps uplink port status LED on 4210 PWR models Mark on the LED panel Status Description 1000 Mbps uplink port ACT BLINKING The port is in the active state and active LED there is traffic on the port OFF The port is in the active state but there is no traffic on the port Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family Non PWR Models Switch 4210 9 port This section describes each Switch 4210 Family model Front panel The Switch 4210 9 port model provides eight 10 100Base TX autosensing Ethernet ports one 10 100 1000Base T autosensing Ethernet port one 100 1000Base X SFP port and one Console port The SFP port and the 10 100 1000BASE T autosensing Ethernet port form a Combo port For the Combo port either the SFP port or the 10 100 1000BASE T Ethernet port can be used at a time Figure 10 shows the front panel of the Switch 4210 9 port model Figure 10 The Switch 4210 9 port model s front panel 2 1 2 10 100Base TX autosensing port 3
65. number RMA by FAX using this number 61 2 9937 5048 or send an email at this email address ap_rma_request 3com com Europe Middle East and Africa Telephone Technical Support and Repair From anywhere in these regions not listed below call 44 1442 435529 From the following countries call the appropriate number 62 CHAPTER B OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS Country Telephone Number Country Telephone Number Austria 0800 297 468 Luxembourg 800 23625 Belgium 0800 71429 Netherlands 0800 0227788 Denmark 800 17309 Norway 800 11376 Finland 0800 113153 Poland 00800 4411 357 France 0800 917959 Portugal 800 831416 Germany 0800 182 1502 South Africa 0800 995 014 Hungary 06800 12813 Spain 900 938 919 Ireland 1800 553 117 Sweden 020 795 482 Israel 180 945 3794 Switzerland 0800 553 072 Italy 800 879489 U K 0800 096 3266 You can also obtain support in this region using this URL http emea 3com com support email html You can also obtain non urgent support in this region at these email addresses Technical support and general requests customer support 3com com Return material authorization warranty repairQ3com com Contract requests emea contractQ3com com Latin America Telephone Technical Support and Repair Antigua 1 800 988 2112 Guatemala Argentina 0 810 444 3COM Haiti Aruba 1 800 998 2112 Honduras Bahamas 1 800 998 2112 Jamaica Barbados 1 800 998 2112 Martinique Belize 52 5201 0010 Mexico Bermu
66. o del cavo all RPS verificare che il salvavita dell RPS si trovi in posizione Acceso spento AVVERTENZA necessario verificare che il polo positivo sullo switch sia collegato al polo positivo comune dell RPS e che il polo negativo sullo switch sia collegto al polo negativo salvavita dell RPS AVVERTENZA prima di collegare il cavo RPS e il connettore allo switch 3Com verificare che il salvavita si trovi in posizione Acceso spento AVVERTENZA Non usare con gli switch di rete PoE Power over Ethernet di 3Com sistemi di alimentazione ridondante standard con messa a terra positiva a 48 V normalmente usati con gli apparecchi di telecomunicazione Per soddisfare lo standard IEEE 802 3af PoE l uscita a 48V deve essere isolata da terra e soddisfare i requisiti d isolamento per quello standard Wazne informacje o zabezpieczeniach AN OSTRZE ENIE To urz dzenie ma kilka punkt w pod czenia zasilania Aby wy czy urz dzenie nale y od czy wszystkie punkty zasilania 72 APPENDIX D REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY SAFETY INFORMATION gt gt gt pot BB OSTRZE ENIE Instalacja zasilacza nadmiarowego RPS powinna by wykony wana przez odpowiednio przeszkolony i wykwalifikowany personel OSTRZE ENIE Te instrukcje nale y przeczyta razem z instrukcjami doty cz cymi bezpiecze stwa i instalacji dostarczonymi z systemem zasilania nadmi arowego OSTRZE ENIE Je li dowolny prze cznik Switch 42
67. o the device providing that the total power budget for the switch is not exceeded A PoE switch combines the functionality of a standard Ethernet switch with a single power supply that can power multiple devices Using a PoE switch has the following advantages over an non powered network m Reduced Cabling a PoE 802 3af compliant device that has its power supplied over its Ethernet cable does not require a separate power supply If for example you use the switch to connect a 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point 8500 to the network then only a network cable is required to provide both power and network connectivity m Increased Reliability a device powered by a PoE switch can take advantage of the facilities available to the switch You can fit the switch with a redundant power supply or uninterruptible power supply to increase its uptime The switch supports resistor detection according to IEEE 802 3af and pre standard detection methods The Switch 4210 supports 3Com 802 3af equipment For the latest list of supported devices refer to the product page on the 3Com web site at http www 3com com For additional information on Power over Ethernet refer to the Power over Ethernet Configuration chapter in the Configuration Guide available on the 3Com Web site Power over Ethernet management is available using the web interface or the command line interface CLI Connecting the Console Cable A Console cable is an 8 cor
68. ombo ports 26 port Switch 4210 AC input 48 Two 10 100 100 ports 52 port not Two SFP ports shown Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family PWR Switches Switch 4210 9 port PWR Front panel Each Switch 4210 9 port PWR unit provides eight 10 100Base TX autosensing Ethernet ports one 10 100 1000Base T Ethernet port one 100 1000Base SFP ports and one Console port The SFP port and the 10 100 1000BASE T Ethernet port form a Combo port You can use either the SFP port or the 10 100 1000BASE T Ethernet port at one time Figure 3 shows the front panel of a Switch 4210 9 port PWR Figure 3 Front panel of a Switch 4210 9 port PWR 1 10 00B838 TX gt AR 6 N5 1 10 100Base TX autosensing Ethernet port status LED 2 Link LED for Combo port 6 D S LED 1 2 4 Power LED PWR 6 8 8 Active LED for Combo port 3 Console port 5 A L LED 7 Mode button Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family PWR Switches 9 Rear panel Figure 4 The Switch 4210 9 port PWR model s rear panel 1 100 2404 50 80Hz 2 04 Switch 4210 PWR 18 port 1 AC power socket Side panel Each Switch 4210 9 port PWR provides a security slot through which you can lock the device together with an irremovable object to
69. on and its licensors Creation date May 29 2007 19 14 41 CPU Clock Speed 200MHz BUS Clock Speed 33MHz Memory Size 64MB Mac Address 001ac16d080a Press Ctrl B to enter Boot Menu 0 Auto booting pecompress Image te AA a OA a Starting at 0x80100000 User interface aux0 is available 44 CHAPTER 3 MANAGING YOUR SWITCH Connecting to a Front Panel Port b Press ENTER to get started Login authentication Username admin Password lt 4210 gt Apr 1 23 57 15 490 2000 4210 SHELL 5 LOGIN 1 admin aux0 in unitl login lt 4210 gt Enter the system view command and press Enter The 4210 prompt is displayed Enter interface vlan 1 and press Enter 5 Enter the IP address and subnet mask for the switch as follows ip address mmm mmm mmm mmm and press 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 type save to save the switch s configuration this information is not saved automatically when the switch is powered down You can now set up your chosen management method See Methods of Managing a Switch on page 36 If you do not intend to use the command line interface using the console port to
70. onalities including the capability to m Customize scheduled bulk operations m Create a detailed audit trail of all network changes m Support multiple distributed IT users with varying access levels and individualized network resource control The client server offering operates on Windows and UNIX Linux and Solaris systems 3Com EMS is available in four packages varying in the maximum number of devices actively managed These include SNMP capable devices such as switches routers security switches the 3Com VCXTM IP Telephony server and wireless access points m Up to 250 devices m Up 1 000 devices m Up to 5 000 devices m An unlimited number of devices To find out more about 3Com Enterprise Management Suite go to www 3com com ems 3Com Integration Kit for HP OpenView Network Node Manager offers businesses the option of managing their 3Com network directly from HP OpenView Network Node Manager The kit includes Object IDs icons MIBs and traps for 3Com devices The package supports both Windows platforms and UNIX or Solaris platforms It can be installed as a standalone plug in to HP OpenView or used with a 3Com management application such as 3Com Enterprise Management Suite EMS To find out more about 3Com Integration Kit for HP OpenView Network Node Manager go to www 3com com hpovintkit 66 APPENDIX C 3COM NETWORK MANAGEMENT D REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information
71. ort is operating at 10 100 Mbps Technical Specifications 19 Technical Specifications Table 10 Technical specifications for the Switch 4210 Model Switch 4210 52 port Switch 4210 26 port Switch 4210 18 port Switch 4210 9 port Physical dimensions H x W x D 43 6 x 440 x 225 43 6 x 440 x 160 mm 1 7 x 17 3 x 6 3 in 1 7 x 17 3 x 8 8 in 43 6 x 360 x 160 mm 1 7 x 14 2 x 6 3 in 43 6 x 230 x 160 mm 1 7 x 9 1 x 6 3 in Weight 12 1 lbs 5 5 Kgs 4 7 lbs 2 14 Kgs 3 4 lbs 1 53 kg 2 3 lbs 1 06 kg Number of fixed ports 48 x 10 100Base TX autosensing Ethernet 24 x 10 100Base TX autosensing Ethernet 16 x 10 100Base TX autosensing Ethernet 8 x 10 100Base TX autosensing Ethernet port ports ports 4 x 100 1000 Mps 2 x 100 1000 Mbps 2x 100 1000 Mbps 1 x 100 1000 Mbps Combo ports Combo ports Combo ports Combo port Number of 1 x Console port management ports Power system AC input m Rated voltage range 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 Hz 60 Hz m Input voltage range 90 VAC to 264 VAC 47 Hz to 63 Hz PoE to power attachd Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported deices System power 25W 12W 10W consumption full load Fan None None None None Operating 0 C to 45 C 30 F to 113 F temperature Relative humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Table 11 Technical specifications for the Switch 4210 PWR models Switch 4210 Switch 4210 Switch 42
72. ous or ozone depleting material CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Download the Latest Software and Documentation for Your 3Com Switch Before You Start 5 Related Documentation 6 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Overview 7 Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family PWR Switches 8 Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family Non PWR Models 14 Technical Specifications 19 SFP Modules Supported for the Switch 4210 21 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Rack Mounting the Switch 24 Mounting the Switch on a Desktop 27 The Power up Sequence 27 Connecting a Redundant Power Supply 28 Connecting the Console Cable 32 MANAGING YOUR SWITCH Methods of Managing a Switch 36 Setting Up Your Switch 37 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 40 Manually Configuring IP Information 42 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 47 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management using SSH 48 Setting Up Web Interface Management 48 Setting Up SNMP Management 49 Default Users and Passwords 50 PROBLEM SOLVING Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 52 Solving Hardware Problems 53 Solving Communication Problems 54 Solving Fabric Formation Problems 55 5 PIN OUTS Null Modem Cable 57 PC AT Serial Cable 57 Modem Cable 58 Ethernet Port RJ 45 Pin Assignments 58 OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 59 Solve Problems Online 59 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services 59 Access Software Downloads 59 Cont
73. r m 3Com Enterprise Management Suite m Integration Kit with HP OpenView Network Node Manager Details of these and other 3Com Network Management Solutions can be found at www 3com com network management 3Com Network Supervisor 3NS is an easy to use management application that graphically discovers maps and monitors the network and links It maps devices and connections so you can easily m Monitor stress levels m Setthresholds and alerts m View network events m Generate reports in user defined formats m Launch embedded device configuration tools 3NS is configured with intelligent defaults and the ability to detect network misconfigurations It can also offer optimization suggestions making this application ideal for network managers with all levels of experience To find out more about 3Com Network Supervisor and to download a trial version go to www 3com com 3ns 3Com Network Director 3ND is a standalone application that allows you to carry out key management and administrative tasks on midsized networks By using 3ND you can discover map and monitor all your 3Com devices on the network It simplifies tasks such as backup and restore for 3Com device configurations as well as firmware and agent upgrades 3ND makes it easy to roll out network wide configuration changes with its intelligent VLAN configuration tools and the powerful template based configuration tools Detailed statistical monitoring and historical reporting g
74. r product at http eSupport 3com com 3Com eSupport services are based on accounts that are created or that you are authorized to access Solve Problems Online 3Com offers the following support tool u 3Com Knowledgebase Helps you to troubleshoot 3Com products This query based interactive tool is located at http knowledgebase 3com com It contains thousands of technical solutions written by 3Com support engineers Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services To enhance response times or extend your warranty benefits you can purchase value added services such as 24x7 telephone technical support software upgrades onsite assistance or advanced hardware replacement Experienced engineers are available to manage your installation with minimal disruption to your network Expert assessment and implementation services are offered to fill resource gaps and ensure the success of your networking projects For more information on 3Com Extended Warranty and Professional Services see http www 3com com Contact your authorized 3Com reseller or 3Com for additional product and support information See the table of access numbers later in this appendix Access Software Downloads You are entitled to bug fix maintenance releases for the version of software that you initially purchased with your 3Com product To obtain access to this software you need to register your product and then use the Serial Numb
75. s 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 42 Viewing IP Information using the Console Port You are now ready to view the automatically allocated IP information using the command line interface To do so 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 CLI 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 at the password prompt If you have logged on correctly 4210 is displayed as shown in Figure 30 Using 3Com Network Director or 3Com Network Supervisor Y Y Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 41 Figure 30 User View Login E All rights reserved 1997 2685 gt Without the owner s prior written consen no decompiling or reverse engineering shall m allowed akokakokokokokokokokakokokokokakokoko
76. s a different password and level of access These default users are listed in Table 18 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 18 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 password The user can access and change all manageable parameters Use the admin default user name no password to login and carry out initial switch setup To set a password for the admin user in the CLI enter the following from system view 4210 local user admin lt cr gt 4210 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 refer to the Configuration Guide that is supplied with your switch 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 m Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs m Solving Hardware Problems m Solving Communicatio
77. simply need to m Make sure that the surface is clean flat and sturdy m Makes sure that the environment is well ventilated and allow 10 cm 3 9 in of space around the chassis for heat dissipation m Do not place heavy objects on your switch m When stacking the vertical distance between two switches must be at least 1 5 cm 0 59 in The Power up The following sections describe how to get your Switch 4210 powered up and Sequence ready for operation Powering up the Switch Use the following sequence of steps to power up the Switch 4210 1 Plug the power cord into the power socket at the rear of the Switch 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into your power outlet The Switch powers up and runs through its Power On Self Test POST which takes approximately one minute Checking for Correct During the Power On Self Test all ports on the Switch are disabled and the LEDs Operation of 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 13 shows possible colors for the LED 28 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Hi Table 13 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 remain
78. 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 differs from this guide follow the instructions in the Release Notes User guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format PDF on the 3Com World Wide Web site at http www 3com com Table 1 lists important conventions that are used throughout this guide Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that describes important features or instructions Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or A potential damage to an application system or device f Warning Information that alerts you to potential personal injury 3Com Switch 4210 Family Command Reference Related Documentation In addition to this guide the Switch 4210 documentation set includes the following m 3Com witch 4210 Family 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 3Com Web site 3Com Switch 4210 Family 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 3Com Web site Release Notes These
79. t Panel LEDs Power LED Table 6 describes the power LED on the Switch 4210 Table 6 The power LED on the Switch 4210 LED Mark on the panel Status Description Power LED Power ON The switch is powered on OFF The switch is powered off Port LED Table 7 describes the 10 100Base TX autosensing port s Link Act LED Table 7 The Link Act LED on the 3Com Switch 4210 LED Status Description Link Act LED green ON The port is connected properly BLINKING The port is in the active state and there is traffic on the port OFF The port is not connected or is incorrectly connected Table 8 describes the Speed LED on the 10 100Base TX port Table 8 The 10 100Base TX port Speed LED on the Switch 4210 LED Status Description 10 100Base TX autosensing ON The port is operating at 100 Mbps port speed LED green OFF The port is operating at 10 Mbps For a description of the Link Act LED of the Combo port see Table 7 When the port is connected correctly the Speed LED indicates the operating speeds of the Combo port as shown in Table 9 Table 9 The Combo port Speed LED on the Switch 4210 LED Operating port Status Description Combo port 100 1000Base X Connected ON The port is operating at Speed LED SFP port to a 1000 1000 Mbps green Mbps optical module Connected OFF The port is operating at to a 100 100 Mbps Mbps optical module 10 100 1000Base T autosensing ON The port is operating at port 1000 Mbps OFF The p
80. t panel 2 3 4 Na 6 N5 1 10 100Base TX autosensing port Speed LED green 2 10 100Base TX autosensing port 3 Combo port Speed LED green 4 10 100 1000Base T autosensing port 5 Console port 6 100 1000Base X SFP port 7 Link Act LED green 8 Power LED PWR 16 CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Rear panel Figure 13 The Switch 4210 18 port model s rear panel ZOCOCOCOCOCOCOCOCOCOCOCOOOOZOOJOC QOOO0000000 00000000 0000000000000 UOOOOO00 000000000000 0000000000000 oggi OU0000 00000 O000000000000000 L1 L1 L1 O 8 e AC input terminal block Power system The Switch 4210 18 port model s support AC input m Rated Voltage Range 1
81. 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 Managing the switch can help you to improve its efficiency and therefore the overall performance of your network This chapter explains the initial 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 Your Switch 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 Default Users and Passwords For information on the lost password procedure refer to the Configuration Guide that is supplied with your switch 36 CHAPTER 3 MANAGING YOUR SWITCH Methods of Managing a Switch Command Line Interface Management Command Line Interface Management using SSH Web Interface Management To manage your switch you can use one of the following methods m Command line interface management m Command line interface management using SSH m Web interface management m SNMP management Each switch has a command line interface CLI that allows you to manage the switch from a workstation either locally using a console port connection see Figure 25 or remotely over the network

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