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Superstack 3: Switch 4400 Getting Started Guide
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Part No. DUA1720-3AAA03
Published March 2002
SuperStack
3
Switch 4400
Getting Started Guide
3C17203
3C17204
3C17206
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CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Conventions 8
Related Documentation 9
Accessing Online Documentation 9
Product Registration 10
Documentation Comments 10
1 INTRODUCING THE
SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400
About the Switch 4400 12
Summary of Hardware Features 12
Summary of Software Features 13
Switch 4400 Front View Detail 14
10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 15
LEDs 15
Switch 4400 Rear View Detail 17
Power Socket 18
Redundant Power System Socket 18
Console Port 18
Expansion Module Slots 18
Default Settings 19
2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH
Package Contents 22
Choosing a Suitable Site 22
Rack-mounting 23
Placing Units On Top of Each Other 25
Stacking Units 25
The Power-up Sequence 26
Powering-up the Switch 4400 26
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Checking for Correct Operation of LEDs 26
Connecting a Redundant Power System 27
Choosing the Correct Cables 27
3 SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT
Setting Up Overview 30
IP Configuration 30
Preparing for Management 32
Initial Switch Setup 32
Manual Setup 33
Connecting to a Front Panel Port 33
Connecting to the Console Port 35
Automatic Setup 38
Using 3Com Network Supervisor 38
Connecting to the Console Port 38
Methods of Managing a Switch 41
Command Line Interface Management 41
Web Interface Management 42
SNMP Management 42
Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 43
CLI Management via the Console Port 43
CLI Management over the Network 43
Setting Up Web Interface Management 44
Pre-requisites 44
Web Management Over the Network 44
Setting Up SNMP Management 45
Pre-requisites 45
Default Users and Passwords 46
Changing Default Passwords 46
4 PROBLEM SOLVING
Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 48
Solving Hardware Problems 49
Solving Communication Problems 50
Solving Software Upgrade Problems 51
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A SAFETY INFORMATION
Important Safety Information 54
Linformation de Scurit Importante 55
Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 57
B PIN-OUTS
Null Modem Cable 59
PC-AT Serial Cable 59
Modem Cable 60
RJ-45 Pin Assignments 60
C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Switch 4400
(24-port) 63
Switch 4400
(48-port) 65
D TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Online Technical Services 67
World Wide Web Site 67
3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 67
3Com FTP Site 68
Support from Your Network Supplier 68
Support from 3Com 68
Returning Products for Repair 70
INDEX
REGULATORY NOTICES
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide provides all the information you need to install and use a
SuperStack
3 Switch
and Hub units, the smaller units must be positioned at the top.
If you are placing Switch units one on top of the other, you must use the
self-adhesive rubber pads supplied. Apply the pads to the underside of
each Switch, sticking one in the marked area at each corner. Place the
Switch units on top of each other, ensuring that the pads of the upper
unit line up with the recesses of the lower unit.
Stacking Units Switch 4400 units can be stacked together and then treated as a single
manageable unit with one IP address. Any combination of 24-port and
48-port units is allowed in a single stack, as long as the total number of
front panel ports does not exceed the limit of 192 ports. The following
combinations are allowed:
4 x 48-port Switches
3 x 48-port Switches and 2 x 24-port Switches
2 x 48-port Switches and 4 x 24-port Switches
1 x 48-port Switch and 6 x 24-port Switches
8 x 24-port Switches
Using the Expansion Module slot at the rear of the Switch, you can stack
Switch units together in two ways:
The SuperStack 3 Switch Cascade Stacking Kit (3C17227) consists of
two Cascade Modules and a Cascade Cable. This kit allows you to
connect two Switch 4400 units together.
The SuperStack 3 Cascade Extender Kit (3C17228) consists of one
Cascade Module, one Cascade Cable and one Cascade Extender Unit.
This kit allows you to connect any of the combinations of Switch 4400
units shown in Stacking Units on page 25. Each Cascade Extender
Kit enables you to add one additional Switch to your stack.
For more information contact your supplier, and refer to the user
documentation that accompanies these Cascade Kits.
CAUTION: The SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 SE cannot be stacked with
non-SE Switches unless you are running the 4400 enhanced feature set.
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3Com recommends that you initialize a Switch 4400 unit that has
previously been used elsewhere in your network before you add it to an
existing stack. If you do not initialize the unit, problems may be caused by
conflicting Switch configurations.
When the Switch 4400s are stacked together they are assigned a unit
number from bottom-to-top for management purposes. When further
switches are added to the stack, they can be positioned at the bottom of
the stack or at the top. Either way, the Switch management software will
re-order the Switch unit numbers into a logical order again (from bottom
to top).
The Power-up
Sequence
The following sections describe how to get your Switch 4400
powered-up and ready for operation.
Powering-up the
Switch 4400
Use the following sequence of steps to power-up the Switch.
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 10 seconds.
Checking for Correct
Operation of LEDs
During the Power On Self Test, all ports on the Switch are disabled and
the LEDs light in a set sequence.
When the POST has completed, check the Power/Self Test LED to make
sure that your Switch is operating correctly. Table 7 shows possible colors
for the LED.
Table 7 Power/Self Test LED colors
If there is evidence of a problem, see Solving Problems Indicated by
LEDs on page 48.
Color State
Green The Switch is powered-up and
operating normally.
Yellow The Switch has failed its Power On Self
Test. This occurs if any of the ports fail
during power-up.
Off The Switch is not receiving power.
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Connecting a
Redundant Power
System
You can connect a SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System
(3C16071B) to the Switch. This unit, which is also known as an RPS, is
designed to maintain the power to your Switch if a power supply failure
occurs.
For normal redundancy, the unit requires one Type 2A Power Module
(part number 3C16074A). For full redundancy, the unit requires two type
2A Power Modules combined using a Type 2 Y-Cable.
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.
CAUTION: The Switch can only use a SuperStack Advanced Redundant
Power System output.
Choosing the Correct
Cables
All of the ports on the front of the Switch 4400 are Auto-MDIX, that is
they have a cross-over capability. The port can automatically detect
whether it needs to operate in MDI or MDIX mode. Therefore you can
make a connection to a port with a straight-through (MDI) or a cross-over
cable (MDIX).
The Auto-MDIX feature only operates when auto-negotiation is enabled.
If auto-negotiation is disabled, all the Switch ports are configured as
MDIX (cross-over). If you want to make a connection to another MDIX
port, you need an automatic cross-over cable. Many ports on
workstations and servers are configured as MDI (straight-through). If you
want to make a connection to an MDI port, you need to use a standard
straight-through cable. See Table 8.
3Com recommends that you use Category 5 twisted pair cable the
maximum segment length for this type of cable is 100 m (328 ft).
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Table 8 Cables required to connect the Switch 4400 to other devices if
auto-negotiation is disabled
CAUTION: If you want to install the Switch using a Category 5E or
Category 6 cable, 3Com recommends that you briefly connect the cable
to a grounded port before connecting network equipment. If you do not,
the cables Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) may damage the Switchs port.
You can create a grounded port by connecting all wires at one end of a
UTP cable to an earth ground point, and the other end to a female RJ-45
connector located, for example, on a Switch rack or patch panel. The
RJ-45 connector is now a grounded port.
Cross-over Cable Straight-through Cable
Switch to Switch
(MDIX to MDIX)
Switch to Hub
(MDIX to MDIX)
Switch to PC (NIC)
(MDIX to MDI)
Impdance la terre.
WARNING: U.K. only:
If connecting a modem to the console port of the Switch 4400, only use a
modem which is suitable for connection to the telecommunications
system.
WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. They cannot
be used as standard traditional telephone sockets, or to connect the unit to a
traditional PBX or public telephone network. Only connect RJ-45 data
connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to these
sockets.
Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded
jacks can be connected to these data sockets.
WARNING: When an Expansion Module is not installed ensure the
blanking panel is fitted by tightening all screws with a suitable tool.
Linformation de Scurit Importante
AVERTISSEMENT: L'installation et la dpose de ce groupe doivent tre
confis un personnel qualifi.
AVERTISSEMENT: Si vous entassez l'unit Switch avec les units
SuperStack 3 Hub, l'unit Switch 4400 doit tre installe en dessous des
units Hub plus troites.
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AVERTISSEMENT: Vous devez mettre lappareil la terre ( la masse) ce
groupe.
AVERTISSEMENT: Brancher lunit une source de courant mise la
terre pour assurer la conformit aux normes de scurit.
AVERTISSEMENT: Cordon lectrique:
Il doit tre agr ans le pays d'utilisation:
AVERTISSEMENT: Le coupleur d'appareil (le connecteur du groupe et
non pas la prise murale) doit respecter une configuration qui permet un
branchement sur une entre d'appareil EN60320/CEI 320.
AVERTISSEMENT: La prise secteur doit se trouver proximit de
lappareil et son accs doit tre facile. Vous ne pouvez mettre lappareil
hors circuit qu'en dbranchant son cordon lectrique au niveau de cette
prise.
AVERTISSEMENT: Lappareil fonctionne une tension extrmement
basse de scurit qui est conforme la norme CEI 950. Ces conditions ne
sont maintenues que si l'quipement auquel il est raccord fonctionne
dans les mmes conditions.
Etats-Unis et
Canada
Le cordon doit avoir reu l'homologation des UL et un
certificat de la CSA
Le cordon souple doit respecter, titre minimum, les
spcifications suivantes :
calibre 18 AWG
type SV ou SJ
3 conducteurs
Le cordon doit tre en mesure d'acheminer un courant
nominal d'au moins 10 A
La prise femelle de branchement doit tre du type mise la
terre (mise la masse) et respecter la configuration NEMA
5-15P (15 A, 125 V) ou NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V)
Danemark La prise mle d'alimentation doit respecter la section 107-2
D1 de la norme DK2 1a ou DK2 5a
Europe La prise secteur doit tre conforme aux normes CEE 7/7
(SCHKO)
LE cordon secteur doit porter la mention <HAR> ou
<BASEC> et doit tre de type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).
Suisse La prise mle d'alimentation doit respecter la norme SEV/ASE
1011
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AVERTISSEMENT: France et Prou uniquement:
Ce groupe ne peut pas tre aliment par un dispositif impdance la
terre. Si vos alimentations sont du type impdance la terre, ce groupe
doit tre aliment par une tension de 230 V (2 P+T) par le biais d'un
transformateur d'isolement rapport 1:1, avec un point secondaire de
connexion portant l'appellation Neutre et avec raccordement direct la
terre (masse).
AVERTISSEMENT: Points daccs RJ-45. Ceux-ci sont protgs par des
prises de donnes. Ils ne peuvent pas tre utiliss comme prises de
tlphone conventionnelles standard, ni pour la connection de lunit
un rseau tlphonique central priv ou public. Raccorder seulement
connecteurs de donnes RJ-45, systmes de rseaux de tlphonie ou
tlphones de rseaux ces prises.
Il est possible de raccorder des cbles protgs ou non protgs avec des
jacks protgs ou non protgs ces prises de donnes.
AVERTISSEMENT: Si le module dexpansion nest pas install, veillez
bien installer la plaque dobturation et serrez toutes les vis laide dun
outil appropri.
Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen
VORSICHT: Die Installation und der Ausbau des Gerts darf nur durch
Fachpersonal erfolgen.
VORSICHT: Wenn die Switch 4400 Einheit in einer Stapel mit anderen
SuperStack 3 Hub Einheiten eingebaut werden soll, mu die Switch 4400
Einheit unter die schmaleren Hub Einheiten eingebaut werden.
VORSICHT: Das Gert mu geerdet sein.
VORSICHT: Das Gert mu an eine geerdete Steckdose angeschlossen
werden, die europischen Sicherheitsnormen erfllt.
VORSICHT: Der Anschlukabelsatz mu mit den Bestimmungen des
Landes bereinstimmen, in dem er verwendet werden soll.
VORSICHT: Der Gertestecker (der Anschlu an das Gert, nicht der
Wandsteckdosenstecker) mu eine passende Konfiguration fr einen
Gerteeingang gem EN60320/IEC320 haben.
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VORSICHT: Die Netzsteckdose mu in der Nhe des Gerts und leicht
zugnglich sein. Die Stromversorgung des Gerts kann nur durch
Herausziehen des Gertenetzkabels aus der Netzsteckdose unterbrochen
werden.
VORSICHT: Europe
Das Netzkabel mu vom Typ HO3VVF3GO.75 (Mindestanforderung)
sein und die Aufschrift <HAR> oder <BASEC> tragen.
Der Netzstecker mu die Norm CEE 7/7 erfllen (SCHUKO).
VORSICHT: Der Betrieb dieses Gerts erfolgt unter den
SELV-Bedingungen (Sicherheitskleinstspannung) gem IEC 950. Diese
Bedingungen sind nur gegeben, wenn auch die an das Gert
angeschlossenen Gerte unter SELV-Bedingungen betrieben werden.
VORSICHT: RJ-45-Porte. Diese Porte sind geschtzte Datensteckdosen.
Sie drfen weder wie normale traditionelle Telefonsteckdosen noch fr
die Verbindung der Einheit mit einem traditionellem privatem oder
ffentlichem Telefonnetzwerk gebraucht werden. Nur
RJ-45-Datenansclue, Telefonnetzsysteme or Netztelefone an diese
Steckdosen anschlieen.
Entweder geschtzte oder ungeschtzte Buchsen drfen an diese
Datensteckdosen angeschlossen werden.
VORSICHT: Ist kein Erweiterungsmodul installiert, berprfen Sie bitte
den Sitz der Stanzplatte, indem Sie alle Schrauben mit einem geeigneten
Werkzeug anziehen.
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B
PIN-OUTS
Null Modem Cable 9-pin to RS-232 25-pin
PC-AT Serial Cable 9-pin to 9-pin
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Modem Cable 9-pin to RS-232 25-pin
RJ-45 Pin
Assignments
Pin assignments are identical for 10BASE-TX and 100BASE-T RJ-45
connectors.
Table 11 Pin assignments
Pin Number Signal Function
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-
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Table 12 Pin assignments
Pin Number Signal Function
Ports configured as MDIX
1 Receive Data + Bidirectional Data B+
2 Receive 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-
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C
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Switch 4400
(24-port)
Physical Dimensions Height: 44 mm (1.7 in.) x Width: 440 mm (17.3 in.) x Depth: 274 mm (10.8 in.)
Weight: 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs)
Environmental Requirements
Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
Storage Temperature 40 to +70 C (-40 to 158 F)
Operating Humidity 1095% relative humidity, non-condensing
Standards EN60068 to 3Com schedule (Package testing: paras 2.1, 2.2, 2.30, and 2.32.
Operational testing: paras 2.1, 2.2, 2.30 and 2.13).
Safety
Agency Certifications UL 1950, EN60950, CSA 22.2 No. 950, IEC 60950
EMC
Emissions CISPRR 22 Class A, EN55022 Class A, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A,
ICES-003 Class A, AS/NZS 3548 Class A, CNS 13438 Class A, EN61000-3-2,
EN61000-3-3
Immunity EN 55024
Heat Dissipation 75 watts maximum (1300 BTU/hour maximum)
Power Supply
AC Line Frequency 50/60 Hz
Input Voltage Options 90240 VAC
Current Rating 2.3 A (amps)(maximum)
(continued)
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Standards Supported SNMP
SNMP protocol (RFC 1157)
MIB-II (RFC 1213)
Bridge MIB (RFC 1493)
RMON MIB II (RFC 2021)
Remote Monitoring MIB (RFC
1757)
MAU MIB (RFC 2239)
Terminal Emulation
Telnet (RFC 854)
Protocols Used for Administration
UDP (RFC 768)
IP (RFC 791)
ICMP (RFC 792)
TCP (RFC 793)
ARP (RFC 826)
TFTP (RFC 783)
DHCP (RFC 2131, RFC 2132, RFC 1534)
BOOTP (RFC 951, RFC 1497)
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Switch 4400 (48-port) 65
Switch 4400
(48-port)
Physical Dimensions Height: 44 mm (1.7 in.) x Width: 440 mm (17.3 in.) x Depth: 274 mm (10.8 in.)
Weight: 3.2 kg (7.1 lbs)
Environmental Requirements
Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
Storage Temperature 40 to +70 C (-40 to 158 F)
Operating Humidity 1095% relative humidity, non-condensing
Standards EN60068 to 3Com schedule (Package testing: paras 2.1, 2.2, 2.30, and 2.32.
Operational testing: paras 2.1, 2.2, 2.30 and 2.13).
Safety
Agency Certifications UL60950, EN60950, CSA 22.2 No. 60950, IEC 60950
EMC
Emissions CISPR 22 Class A, EN55022 Class A, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A,
ICES-003 Class A, AS/NZS 3548 Class A, VCCI Class A, CNS 13438 Class A,
EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3
Immunity EN 55024
Heat Dissipation 120 watts maximum (410 BTU/hour maximum)
Power Supply
AC Line Frequency 50/60 Hz
Input Voltage Options 90240 VAC
Current Rating 2.8 A (amps)(maximum)
Standards Supported SNMP
SNMP protocol (RFC 1157)
MIB-II (RFC 1213)
Bridge MIB (RFC 1493)
RMON MIB II (RFC 2021)
Remote Monitoring MIB (RFC
1757)
MAU MIB (RFC 2239)
Terminal Emulation
Telnet (RFC 854)
Protocols Used for Administration
UDP (RFC 768)
IP (RFC 791)
ICMP (RFC 792)
TCP (RFC 793)
ARP (RFC 826)
TFTP (RFC 783)
DHCP (RFC 2131, RFC 2132, RFC 1534)
BOOTP (RFC 951, RFC 1497)
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D
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
3Com provides easy access to technical support information through a
variety of services. This appendix describes these services.
Information contained in this appendix is correct at time of publication. For
the most recent information, 3Com recommends that you access the
3Com Corporation World Wide Web site.
Online Technical
Services
3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
through the following online systems:
World Wide Web site
3Com Knowledgebase Web Services
3Com FTP site
World Wide Web Site To access the latest networking information on the 3Com Corporation
World Wide Web site, enter this URL into your Internet browser:
http://www.3com.com/
This service provides access to online support information such as technical
documentation and software, as well as support options that range from
technical education to maintenance and professional services.
3Com
Knowledgebase Web
Services
The 3Com Knowledgebase is a database of technical information to help
you install, upgrade, configure, or support 3Com products. The
Knowledgebase is updated daily with technical information discovered by
3Com technical support engineers. This complimentary service, which is
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to 3Com customers and partners,
is located on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site at:
http://knowledgebase.3com.com
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3Com FTP Site Download drivers, patches, software, and MIBs across the Internet from the
3Com public FTP site. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
To connect to the 3Com FTP site, enter the following information into
your FTP client:
Hostname: ftp.3com.com
Username: anonymous
Password: <your Internet e-mail address>
You do not need a user name and password with Web browser software
such as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer.
Support from Your
Network Supplier
If you require additional assistance, contact your network supplier. Many
suppliers are authorized 3Com service partners who are qualified to
provide a variety of services, including network planning, installation,
hardware maintenance, application training, and support services.
When you contact your network supplier for assistance, have the
following information ready:
Product model name, part number, and serial number
A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels
Diagnostic error messages
Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable
If you are unable to contact your network supplier, see the following
section on how to contact 3Com.
Support from 3Com If you are unable to obtain assistance from the 3Com online technical
resources or from your network supplier, 3Com offers technical telephone
support services. To find out more about your support options, call the
3Com technical telephone support phone number at the location nearest
you.
When you contact 3Com for assistance, have the following information
ready:
Product model name, part number, and serial number
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A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels
Diagnostic error messages
Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable
Here is a list of worldwide technical telephone support numbers. These
numbers are correct at the time of publication. Refer to the 3Com Web
site for updated information.
Country Telephone Number Country Telephone Number
Asia, Pacific Rim
Australia
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
New Zealand
Pakistan
Philippines
1 800 678 515
800 933 486
+61 2 9937 5085 or
000800 6501111
001 800 61 009
03 5783 1270
1800 801 777
0800 446 398
+61 2 9937 5083
1235 61 266 2602
P.R. of China
Singapore
S. Korea
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Thailand
10800 61 00137 or
021 6350 1590 or
00800 0638 3266
800 6161 463
00798 611 2230 or
02 3455 6455
00798 611 2230
0080 611 261
001 800 611 2000
Europe, Middle East and
Africa
From anywhere in these
regions, call:
+44 (0)1442 435529 phone
+44 (0)1442 432524 fax
Europe and South Africa
From the following countries, you may use the toll-free numbers;
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
Ireland
Israel
Italy
0800 297468
0800 71429
800 17309
0800 113153
0800 917959
0800 1821502
06800 12813
1800 553117
1800 9453794
800 8 79489
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
U.K.
0800 3625
0800 0227788
800 11376
00800 3111206
0800 831416
0800 995014
900 983125
020 795482
0800 55 3072
0800 966197
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
0800 13 3266
01 800 849CARE
Puerto Rico
Central and South America
800 666 5065
AT&T +800 998 2112
North America 1 800 NET 3Com
(1 800 638 3266)
Enterprise Customers:
1 800 876-3266
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Returning Products
for Repair
Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first
obtain an authorization number. Products sent to 3Com without
authorization numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the
senders expense.
To obtain an authorization number, call or fax:
Country Telephone Number Fax Number
Asia, Pacific Rim + 65 543 6500 + 65 543 6348
Europe, South Africa, and Middle East +44 (0)1442 435529 + 44 (0)1442 432524
Central and South America 525 201 0075
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Caribbean
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Mexico
Paraguay
Peru
Uruguay
Venezuela
0810 222 3266
511 241 1691
0800 133266 or
55 11 5643 2700
525 201 0004
562 240 6200
525 201 0004
525 201 0004
525 201 0004
525 201 0004
511 241 1691
525 201 0004
525 201 0004
From the following countries, you may call the toll-free numbers; select option 2 and then option 2:
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
U.K.
0800 297468
0800 71429
800 17309
0800 113153
0800 917959
0800 1821502
00800 12813
1800553117
1800 9453794
1678 79489
0800 0227788
800 11376
00800 3111206
0800 831416
0800 995014
900 983125
020 795482
0800 55 3072
0800 966197
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U.S.A. and Canada 1 800 NET 3Com
(1 800 638 3266)
Enterprise Customers:
1 800 876 3266
1 408 326 7120
(not toll-free)
Country Telephone Number Fax Number
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INDEX
Numbers
3C number 24
3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 67
3Com URL 67
A
access levels of default users 46
automatic setup 38
3Com Network Supervisor 38
console port 38
B
browsers
choosing 44
C
cable
choosing the correct 27
pin-outs 59
cascade cable 25
Cascade Extender Kit 25
Cascade Stacking Kit 25
CD-ROM 9
command line interface
management 41
console port 18
conventions
notice icons, About This Guide 8
text, About This Guide 8
cross-over configuration 27
D
default
settings 19
users 46
E
Ethernet address of the Switch 24
F
factory defaults 19
H
hardware features 12
I
initial switch setup 32
installing the Switch 21
prerequisites 22
IP addressing
registered 51
IP configuration 30
L
LEDs 15
logging in as a default user 46
M
MAC address of the Switch 24
management
methods 41
preparing for 32
setting up 29, 30
manual setup 33
console port 35
front panel port 33
MDI configuration 27
MDIX configuration 27
MIBs 68
N
network supplier support 68
O
online technical services 67
P
passwords
of default users 46
pin assignments
modem cable 60
null modem cable 59
RJ45 60
serial cable 59
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pin-outs 59
ports
console 18
power socket 18
powering-up a Switch 4400 26
problem solving 47
communication problems 50
hardware problems 49
IP addressing 49
LEDs 48
product name 24
R
rack mounting a Switch 4400 23
Redundant Power System. See RPS
returning products for repair 70
RPS 18
connecting 27
socket 18
S
safety information
English 54
French 55
German 57
serial number of the Switch 24
serial port. See console port
Simple Network Management Protocol. See SNMP
SNMP 45
SNMP management 42
setting up 45
socket
power 18
RPS 18
software features 13
specifications, system 63
stacking a Switch 4400 25
straight-through configuration 27
Switch 4400
3C number 24
automatic setup 38
console port 18
dimensions 63
Ethernet address 24
features 12, 13
initial setup 32
installation 21, 22
MAC address 24
manual setup 33
power socket 18
powering-up 26
product name 24
rack mounting 23
RPS socket 18
serial number 24
size 63
stacking 25
unit information label 24
weight 63
system specifications 63
T
technical support
3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 67
3Com URL 67
network suppliers 68
product repair 70
troubleshooting 47
U
unit information label 24
URL 67
W
Web browsers
choosing 44
web interface
choosing a browser 44
web interface management 42
setting up 44
World Wide Web (WWW) 67
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REGULATORY NOTICES
FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference to radio communications, in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at their own expense.
INFORMATION TO THE USER If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Reorient the receiving antenna.
Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver.
Move the equipment away from the receiver.
Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful:
How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No.
004-000-00345-4.
In order to meet FCC emissions limits, this equipment must be used only with cables which comply with IEEE
802.3.
CSA STATEMENT This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numrique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur
du Canada.
CE STATEMENT (EUROPE) This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as
amended by European Directive 93/68/EEC.
Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
VCCI STATEMENT
BSMI STATEMENT
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