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3Com Switch 4500 Family
Getting Started Guide
Switch 4500 26-Port
Switch 4500 50-Port
Switch 4500 PWR 26-Port
Switch 4500 PWR 50-Port
www.3Com.com
Part No. 10012034, Rev. AB
Published: April, 2007
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CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Before You Start 7 Conventions 8 Related Documentation 8 Documentation Comments 8 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 4500 FAMILY About the Switch 4500 12 Summary of Hardware Features 13 Switch 4500 — Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 15 Gigabit Ports 15 Console Port 16 Unit LED 17 LEDs 17 Switch 4500 — Rear View Detail 19 Power Socket 19 Open Book Warning Labels 19 Redundant Power System Socket 20 Def
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Using Power over Ethernet 30 The Power-up Sequence 32 Powering-up the Switch 4500 32 Checking for Correct Operation of LEDs 32 Choosing the Correct Cables for the 1000BASE-X SFP Ports 33 SFP Operation 34 Approved SFP Transceivers 34 Inserting an SFP Transceiver 35 Removing an SFP Transceiver 35 Packing and Shipping the Switch 4500 36 3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Methods of Managing a Switch 38 Command Line Interface Management 38 Command Line Interf
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4 CREATING A STACK How To Interconnect Units 59 Guidelines For Interconnecting Units 60 Unit Numbering within the Stack 61 5 PROBLEM SOLVING Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 64 Solving Hardware Problems 65 Solving Communication Problems 67 Solving Stack Formation Problems 69 6 UPGRADING SOFTWARE The Contents of the Executable File 72 Upgrading from the Command Line Interface 72 Introduction 72 Backup 74 TFTP 74 FTP (via a network port) 76 X
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Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments 88 B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Switch 4500 (26 Port) 91 Switch 4500 (50 Port) 92 Switch 4500 PWR (26 Port) 93 Switch 4500 PWR (50 Port) 94 RPS 95 Earthing Lead 95 C OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product 97 Purchase Value-Added Services 97 Troubleshoot Online 98 Access Software Downloads 98 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 98 Contact Us 99 INDEX
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides all the information you need to install and use the following switches in their default state: ■ Switch 4500 26-Port (3CR17561-91) ■ Switch 4500 50-Port (3CR17562-91) ■ Switch 4500 PWR 26-Port (3CR17571-91) ■ Switch 4500 PWR 50-Port (3CR17572-91) All procedures described in this guide apply to all models except where stated. The guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; consequ
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8 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Table 1 lists 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 potential damage to an application, system, or device Warning Information that alerts you to potential personal injury Related In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the Documentat
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10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE
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INTRODUCING THE 1 SWITCH 4500 FAMILY This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 4500 and how it can be used in your network. It covers summaries of hardware and software features and also the following topics: ■ About the Switch 4500 ■ Switch 4500 — Front View Detail ■ Switch 4500 — Rear View Detail ■ Default Settings
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12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 4500 FAMILY About the Switch The Switch 4500 Family are mixed media devices. Table 2 summarizes 4500 what each Switch consists of: Table 2 Switch 4500 Family Hardware Switch 4500 Family Switch 4500 26 Port 24 2* 2* 1 Switch 4500 50 Port 48 2* 2* 2† 1 Switch 4500 PWR 26 Port 24 2* 2* 2† 1 1 Switch 4500 PWR 50 Port 48 2* 2* 2† 1 1 * Combo SFP and 10/100/1000 Ports † 1000BASE-T SFP transceiver installed in last two 1000BASE-X SFP ports The Switch 4500 Family
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Switch 4500 — Front View Detail 13 Summary of Table 3 summarizes the hardware features that are supported by the Hardware Features Switch 4500. Table 3 Hardware Features Feature Switch 4500 Addresses Up to 8,000 supported Auto-negotiation Supported on all non-SFP ports Forwarding Modes Store and Forward Duplex Modes Half and full duplex on all ports Auto MDI/MDIX Supported on all ports. If fiber SFP transceivers are used, Auto MDIX is not supported. Flow Control In full duplex operation all
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14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 4500 FAMILY Figure 2 Switch 4500 50-Port — front view Port Status LEDs Console Port Unit LED PWR LED Speed:Green = 100Mbps, Yellow = 10Mbps Duplex:Green = Full Duplex, Yellow = Half Duplex 3CR17562-91 SuperStack 3 Switch 4500 50-Port 49 50 51/49 52/50 PWR RPS RPS LED 1000BASE-X SFP Ports (Two pairs of Combo Ports 10/100BASE-TX Ports fitted with two1000BASE-T SFP transceivers in last two ports) Figure 3 Switch 4500 26-Port PWR - front view Port Status LE
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Switch 4500 — Front View Detail 15 10BASE-T/ The Switch 4500 has 24 or 48 auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 100BASE-TX Ports ports configured as Auto MDIX (cross-over). These ports automatically provide the appropriate connection. Alternatively, you can manually set these ports to 10BASE-T half-duplex, 10BASE-T full0-duplex, 100BASE-TX half-duplex or 100BASE-TX full-duplex. The maximum segment length is 100 m (328 ft) over Category 5 twisted pair cable. Gigabit Ports Switch 4500 10/100 E
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16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 4500 FAMILY Two 1000Base-T SFP transceivers are included with these units. These SFP transceivers can be inserted in any of the four SFP slots to provide copper Gigabit connectivity. If you install these in the inactive ports, then you will need to issue the undo shutdown command on those ports to make them active. SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable, or mini-GBIC) ports support fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX), long-wave (LX), long-haul (LH70) and c
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Switch 4500 — Front View Detail 17 Unit LED The Unit LED is a seven segment display visible on the front of the Switch. The Unit LED can be used to indicate the unit number in a fabric, POST test ID and software upgrade information. In the unlikely event of a hardware fault occurring, the Unit LED may be used to help diagnose the problem. For information on using the Unit LED for problem solving, see “Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs” on page 64 LEDs Table 4 lists LEDs visible on the fron
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18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 4500 FAMILY LED Color Indicates RPS LED (3CR17571-91 and 3CR17572-91 only) Green AC and RPS supply connected. Yellow AC failed or not connected. RPS supply is OK. Off There is no RPS supply connected. 10BASE-T/100-TX Port LEDs Speed Green A high speed (100 Mbps) link is present, blinking off for every packet received or transmitted. Yellow A low speed (10 Mbps) link is present, blinking off for every packet received or transmitted. Yellow Flashing The port
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Switch 4500 — Rear View Detail 19 Switch 4500 — Rear Figure 5 Switch 4500 — rear view View Detail Open Book Warning Labels Power Socket 100-240V; 50/60Hz; 1A ~ Earthing Screw Figure 6 Switch 4500 PWR - rear view Open Book Warning Labels Power Socket NULL 100-240V; 50/60Hz; 7.0A ~ Redundant Power System Socket Earthing Screw Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to any supply voltage in the range 100-240 VAC. Open Book Warning Before installing or removing any compo
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20 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 4500 FAMILY AVVERTENZA: Prima di installare o rimuovere qualsiasi componente dello Switch 4500 Family o di eseguire qualsiasi procedura di manutenzione, leggere le informazioni di sicurezza riportate nell'Appendice A di questa guida. OSTRZE ŻENIE: Przed instalacj ą lub usuni ęciem jakichkolwiek elementów z prze łącznika z rodziny 4500 lub przeprowadzeniem prac konserwacyjnych nale ży zapozna ć si ę z informacjami o bezpiecze ństwie zawartymi w Za łączni
