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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
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Part Number: 10016119 Rev. AB
Published: January, 2008
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3Com Corporation 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 350 Campus Drive written permission from 3Com Corporation. Marlborough, MA 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time USA 01752-3064 without obligation on the part of 3Com Co
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CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Download the Latest Software and Documentation for Your 3Com Switch 5 Before You Start 5 Related Documentation 6 1 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 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Rack-Mounting the Switch 24 Mounting the Switch on a Desktop 27 The Power-up Sequence 27 Connecting a Redundant Power S
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A PIN-OUTS Null Modem Cable 57 PC-AT Serial Cable 57 Modem Cable 58 Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments 58 B 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 Contact Us 60 C 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 OpenVie
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE Download the Latest Thank you for purchasing a 3Com Switch 4210. As part of our commitment to Software and bringing you the most capable and dependable network equipment, 3Com offers Documentation for free software maintenance updates and documentation updates on our website. Your 3Com Switch 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.
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6 ● 3Com Switch 4210 Family Command Reference Related In addition to this guide, the Switch 4210 documentation set includes the following: Documentation ■ 3Com Switch 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 comm
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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION 1 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
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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 1 9-port Switch 4210 AC input 16 Two Combo ports 1 18-port Switch 4210 AC input 24 Two Combo ports 1 26-port Switch 4210 AC input 48 Two 10/100/100 ports 1 52-port (not Two SFP ports shown) Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family PWR Switches Switch 4210 9-port PWR Front pa
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Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family PWR Switches 9 Rear panel Figure 4 The Switch 4210 9-port PWR model’s rear panel ( 1 ) (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 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 n used. Power system Switch 421
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10 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Figure 5 Front panel of a Switch 4210 18-port PWR (1) (2) (3) (4) (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 ) (1) AC power socket Side panel Each Switch 4210 18-port PWR provides a security slot, through which you can lock th
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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) (1): Security slot If the left screw hole above the security slot is used, the security slot cannot be n used. Power system Switch 4210 18-port PWR units support 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 Switch 4210 PWR 18-Port units are able to power attached devices using standard 80
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12 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Figure 8 The Switch 4210 26-port PWR model’s front panel (1) (2) (3) (4) (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 9 Rear panel of a Switch 4210 26-port PWR (1) (2) (3) (1) AC power socket (2) DC power socket (3) Grounding screw Power system Switch 4210 26-port PWR units
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Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family PWR Switches 13 The Switch 4210 PWR Power LED Front Panel LEDs 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 10/100BAS
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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 This section describes each Switch 4210 Family model. Switch 4210 Family Non-PWR Models Switch 4210 9-port Front panel The Switch 4210 9-port model
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Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family Non-PWR Models 15 Rear panel Figure 11 The Switch 4210 9-port model’s rear panel AC input terminal block Power system The Switch 4210 9-port model supports 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 Cooling system The Switch 4210 cools off naturally. Switch 4210 18-port Front panel The Switch 4210 18-port models provide 16 10/100Base-TX autosensing Ethernet ports, two 10/100/1
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16 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Rear panel Figure 13 The Switch 4210 18-port model’s rear panel AC input terminal block Power system The Switch 4210 18-port model’s support 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 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 por
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Introduction to the Switch 4210 Family Non-PWR Models 17 Rear panel Figure 15 The Switch 4210 26-port rear panel ( 2 ) (2) AC input terminal block Power system The Switch 4210 26-port model supports 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 Cooling system 3Com Switch 4210 non-PWR models cool naturally through airflow. Switch 4210 52-port Front Panel The Switch 4210 52-port front panel provides 48 10/100Base-TX aut
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18 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Switch 4210 Family Power LED Front Panel LEDs 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 proper
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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 43.6 x 440 x 225 mm 43.6 × 440 × 160 mm 43.6 × 360 × 160 mm 43.6 × 230 × 160 mm × W × D) (1.7 × 17.3 × 6.3 in.) (1.7 × 14.2 × 6.3 in.) (1.7 × 9.1 × 6.3 in.) (1.7 x 17.3 x 8.8 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
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20 CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Table 11 Technical specifications for the Switch 4210 PWR models Switch 4210 Switch 4210 Switch 4210 Model 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: ■ 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 DC input: ■ Rated voltage range: -52 VDC to -56 VDC All
