3Com 4007R - Switch Getting Started Manual

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    Http://www.3com.Com/ switch 4007r getting started guide part no. 10014102 published february 2002.

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    3com corporation ■ 5400 bayfront plaza ■ santa clara, california ■ 95052-8145 copyright © 2002, 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) ...

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    C ontents a bout t his g uide conventions 5 world wide web site 6 1 i ntroducing the s witch 4007r 8-s lot c hassis overview 7 switch features 9 management features 10 eme management architecture 10 eme network management functions 11 switch backplane architecture 11 backplane connector architecture...

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    A s pecifications 8-slot chassis specifications 37 physical 37 environmental 37 power 38 regulatory compliance 38 interfaces 39 power supply regulatory compliance 39 820-watt ac power supply 39 b s ite r equirements , s afety , and p reinstallation i nformation site requirements for the switch 41 lo...

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    A bout t his g uide this switch 4007r getting started guide provides an overview of your switch and its components, describes the power management subsystem, provides information about what occurs when you start up your switch, explains how to use the documentation cd-rom, and lists important safety...

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    6 a bout t his g uide world wide web site most user guides and release notes are available in adobe acrobat reader portable document format (pdf) or hypertext markup language (html) from the 3com world wide web support site at: http://support.3com.Com/ commands the word “command” means that you must...

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    1 i ntroducing the s witch 4007r 8-s lot c hassis this chapter contains an overview of 3com’s 4007r 8-slot chassis. The topics in this chapter include: ■ overview ■ switch features ■ management features ■ switch backplane architecture ■ hardware components overview the switch 4007r 8-slot chassis is...

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    8 c hapter 1: i ntroducing the s witch 4007r 8-s lot c hassis figure 1 switch 4007r 8-slot chassis front view figure 2 switch 4007r 8-slot chassis rear view on r switch 4007 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 power supply slots switch fabric module slots interface module slots management module slots module and p...

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    Switch features 9 switch features the switch 4007r 8-slot has the following features: ■ an intelligent power management system ■ an intelligent system inventory management system ■ an integrated, high-performance, distributed network management system ■ modules and fan trays that you can install or ...

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    10 c hapter 1: i ntroducing the s witch 4007r 8-s lot c hassis management features you can manage the switch 4007r through: ■ an out-of-band terminal interface ■ the simple network management protocol (snmp) ■ the 3com network supervisor ■ the standard telnet client-to-server application ■ the 3com ...

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    Switch backplane architecture 11 eme network management functions the eme provides the following management and control capabilities: ■ configurations — when you are logged in using the administer password, you can configure the eme and monitor the chassis environment. ■ inventory — the eme provides...

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    12 c hapter 1: i ntroducing the s witch 4007r 8-s lot c hassis the backplane: ■ supports two slots for switch fabric modules. ■ supports automatic configuration detection. ■ provides central clock distribution. Backplane connector architecture the backplane connector provides easy access to all the ...

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    Hardware components 13 hardware components this section describes the following chassis components: ■ 820-watt ac power supply ■ fan trays ■ modules power supplies the switch 4007r 8-slot chassis contains an 820-watt, modular ac power supply (model number 3cb9ep8). The power supply provides power to...

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    14 c hapter 1: i ntroducing the s witch 4007r 8-s lot c hassis figure 4 shows an 820-watt ac power supply in a switch 4007r 8-slot chassis. Figure 4 switch 4007r 8-slot chassis with an 820-watt ac power supply installed fan trays the switch 4007r 8-slot chassis contains two fan trays, each of which ...

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    Hardware components 15 modules you insert modules vertically into the 8-slot chassis. Slots are numbered from left to right, with the left slot being number 1. The 8-slot chassis can contain the following modules: ■ management — there are two slots (slot 9 and slot 10) for management modules: ■ the ...

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    16 c hapter 1: i ntroducing the s witch 4007r 8-s lot c hassis.

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    2 u sing s witch 4007r m odules the switch 4007r is a high performance, high-density, networking switch. The 8-slot chassis contains slots for the following types of modules: ■ two switch fabric modules ■ two management modules ■ six interface modules each switch 4007r is required to have a minimum ...

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    18 c hapter 2: u sing s witch 4007r m odules blank faceplate. You usually install the first switch fabric module in slot 7. Gigabit ethernet switch fabric modules the following gigabit ethernet switch fabric modules operate in the switch 4007r: ■ the gigabit ethernet (gen) switch fabric module (mode...

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    Management modules 19 for the 8-slot chassis, you must install a switch fabric module in the specific slot in which all switch port connections meet. In the switch 4007r 8-slot chassis, slot 7 and slot 8 are dedicated to the gigabit ethernet; slot 7 holds the active module and slot 8 holds the redun...

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    20 c hapter 2: u sing s witch 4007r m odules table 4 describes the eme access mechanisms. Table 4 eme access mechanisms . The eme contains the following software components: ■ system controller component (scc), which supports switch monitoring, module inventory management, and power management. ■ sy...

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    Slot restrictions 21 ■ the 4-port gigabit ethernet interface module has four front panel ports each of which connects to a dedicated, non-blocking redundant gigabit ethernet backplane channel. The module supports 1000base-lx and 1000base-sx gigabit interface converter (gbic) transceivers layer 3 ■ t...

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    22 c hapter 2: u sing s witch 4007r m odules after the decimal point is a subslot number (which is always 1). The administration console displays the top-level menu prompt. 3 enter commands to manage the module. For example, to display a module baseline, enter: module baseline display for more infor...

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    3 s tarting the s witch 4007r this chapter summarizes what happens when you power on your switch 4007r after you have installed all the switch components. Before you power on the switch, review the setup tasks (figure 6 for the 8-slot chassis) and make certain that all the tasks have been performed....

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    24 c hapter 3: s tarting the s witch 4007r 1 if you power on a power supply and it is not operat- ing, the character display displays the following: pwr x . Where x is the number of the power supply that is not operating. 2 the installed switch fabric module status led flashes green. 3 when the powe...

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    Where to go from here 25 table 7 tasks to perform after you power on the switch task description configure the enterprise management engine to configure the eme, set: ■ terminal settings ■ time and date ■ device (contact, diagnostics, location, and name) ■ snmp parameters to enable network access ■ ...

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    26 c hapter 3: s tarting the s witch 4007r figure 6 setup tasks switch 4007r 8-slot on r switch 4007 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 install the chassis and optional devices • 4 install a power supply and the power cable • power supply installation guide for the 8-slot chassis 5 install a switch fabric module ...

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    4 n avigating the d ocumentation cd-rom this chapter provides an overview of how to use the documentation cd-rom and the web to find information. After you install and start the documentation cd-rom, you can review the list of available documents and begin reading. This section contains the followin...

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    28 c hapter 4: n avigating the d ocumentation cd-rom searching documents you can search within a document for a word or phrase. To search within a single document for a specific word or phrase, use the find command as follows: 1 from the tools menu, select the find menu option. You can select: ■ mat...

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    5 m aintaining the s witch 4007r this chapter describes the routine maintenance to perform to keep your switch 4007r 8-slot chassis working its best. This chapter also provides instructions for replacing power supplies and fan trays. Warning: only trained electrical service personnel should perform ...

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    30 c hapter 5: m aintaining the s witch 4007r ■ cables that run from each installed module are securely attached and in good condition. ■ if rack-mounted, the chassis and the cable management device are securely attached to your rack. Removing and replacing a power supply this section describes how ...

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    32 c hapter 5: m aintaining the s witch 4007r 2 remove the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3 remove the power cord from the power supply socket. 4 remove the power supply (figure 9). A using a flat-blade screwdriver, loosen the spring-loaded screws that secure the power supply to the front of...

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    Removing and replacing a fan tray 33 2 use the four guide pins on the power supply (figure 10) and carefully slide the power supply unit into the selected power supply slot. Figure 10 guide pins for the switch 4007r power supply 3 with the handle gently push the power supply inward until the connect...

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    34 c hapter 5: m aintaining the s witch 4007r removing a fan tray from the chassis the switch 4007r 8-slot chassis can accommodate up to two fan trays. To remove a fan tray from the 8-slot chassis, follow these steps: 1 using a flat-blade screwdriver, loosen the six spring-loaded screws that attach ...

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    Removing and replacing a fan tray 35 replacing a fan tray in a chassis you can install a fan tray in your switch 4007r 8-slot chassis while the power is still on. To install a new fan tray: 1 grasp the two handles on the fan tray and then face the rear of the chassis. 2 locate the guide pin and the ...

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    36 c hapter 5: m aintaining the s witch 4007r 6 verify that the fan tray is flush with the back of the chassis. If the fan tray and the chassis are not aligned, remove the fan tray and reseat it. 7 using a flat-blade screwdriver, tighten the six spring-loaded screws to secure the fan tray to the rea...

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    A s pecifications this appendix lists the following specifications for the 3com 4007r switch: ■ physical ■ environmental ■ power ■ regulatory compliance ■ interfaces 8-slot chassis specifications this section contains specifications for the 4007r switch 8-slot chassis. Physical environmental height ...

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    38 a ppendix a: s pecifications caution: to remove and replace fan trays and to maintain proper ventilation for the 8-slot chassis, keep the rear of the 8-slot switch at least 91.4 cm (36 inches) from a wall or other obstruction. Power warning: for use in denmark, each 3cb9ep8 power supply must rece...

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    Power supply regulatory compliance 39 interfaces power supply regulatory compliance this section lists regulatory standards for the following 4007r switch 820-watt ac power supply. 820-watt ac power supply emc directive emissions: ■ emc en55022 ■ en61000-3, 2 immunity: ■ en50082-1 *emc directive com...

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    40 a ppendix a: s pecifications.

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    B s ite r equirements , s afety , and p reinstallation i nformation this appendix contains the following topics: ■ site requirements for the switch ■ power requirements ■ safety information ■ preinstallation information site requirements for the switch this section describes the following site requi...

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    42 a ppendix b: s ite r equirements , s afety , and p reinstallation i nformation ■ the surface on which you want to locate the switch 4007r chassis is level. ■ have the required cables available at your site to make physical connections in your switch configuration. Precautionary guidelines ■ ambie...

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    Site requirements for the switch 43 table 8 metric and telco rack space requirements rack-mount installation recommendations follow these recommendations when you install the chassis in a rack: ■ install the supplied mounting shelves into the rack for the 8-slot chassis. ■ before you mount the 8-slo...

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    44 a ppendix b: s ite r equirements , s afety , and p reinstallation i nformation power requirements this section list power requirements for the following power supplies: ■ 820-watt ac (model number 3cb9ep8) for the 8-slot chassis 820-watt ac power supply the switch 4007r 8-slot chassis can contain...

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    Safety information 45 laser warning the following warning is required when you install fiber-optic communication modules into the switch: warning: to ensure optical safety when you install a fiber-optic interface module, comply with the following precaution: although the data communication leds and ...

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    46 a ppendix b: s ite r equirements , s afety , and p reinstallation i nformation preinstallation information use the following rack-mount installation guidelines to ensure your safety and optimal performance. Review all guidelines before you install the chassis in a rack. Before you attempt to moun...

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    Preinstallation information 47 figure 16 preinstalled rack-mount flange location and slot types on the switch 4007r 8-slot chassis telco rack open slot preinstalled flange pin metric rack closed slot switch 4007.

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    48 a ppendix b: s ite r equirements , s afety , and p reinstallation i nformation.

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    C i ntelligent p ower s ubsystem the switch 4007r provides a fault-tolerant, intelligent power supply subsystem. The switch 4007r 8-slot chassis can contain three power supplies. The switch 4007r intelligent power subsystem supports: ■ 820-watt ac load-sharing power supplies ■ high power availabilit...

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    50 a ppendix c: i ntelligent p ower s ubsystem power management the enterprise management engine (eme) works to protect network integrity using power management. The eme determines how much power a switch 4007r module requires before it permits the module to power on. The eme manages power use in th...

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    Power supply modes 51 rather, a factory-defined power limit (which is based on the number of installed power supplies) ensures that power that is equivalent to at least one power supply is available to replace power that is lost when a power supply fails. ■ the amount of power that installed modules...

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    52 a ppendix c: i ntelligent p ower s ubsystem while the switch is running in power non-fault-tolerant mode, the amount of power that is available to modules is determined by the number and type of power supplies that are installed. If a power supply fails while the chassis is running in power non-f...

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    D t echnical s upport 3com provides easy access to technical support infor- mation 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 3co...

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    54 a ppendix d: t echnical s upport 3com ftp site download drivers, patches, software, and mibs across the internet from the 3com public ftp site. This ser- vice 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: ■ hostn...

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    Support from 3com 55 here is a list of worldwide technical telephone sup- port numbers. These numbers are correct at the time of publication. Refer to the 3com web site for updated information. Country telephone number asia, pacific rim australia hong kong india indonesia japan malaysia new zealand ...

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    56 a ppendix d: t echnical s upport returning products for repair before you send a product directly to 3com for repair, you must first obtain an authorization number. Prod- ucts sent to 3com without authorization numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s expense. To obtain an...

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    G lossary ambient air temperature the temperature of air that surrounds any electrical part or device. Usually refers to the effect of such temperature in aiding or slowing down removal of heat by radiation and convection from the part or device in question. Asic application specific integrated circ...

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    58 g lossary connection the concatenation of atm layer links to provide an end-to-end information transfer capability to access points. Connectionless communications a form of packet-switching that relies on global addresses in each packet rather than on predefined virtual circuits. Connection-orien...

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    G lossary 59 ieee 802.3 the ieee lan protocol that specifies an implementation of the physical layer and the mac sublayer of the data link layer. Ieee 802.3 uses csma/cd access at a variety of speeds over a variety of physical media. Extensions to the ieee 802.3 standard specify implementations for ...

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    60 g lossary layer 3 network layer of the osi reference model. Defines protocols for routing data by opening and maintaining a path on the network between systems to ensure that data arrives at the correct destination node. Led light emitting diode. Semiconductor device that emits light produced by ...

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    G lossary 61 non-fault tolerant mode when a device cannot reserve the power of a single power supply to act as backup if one of the other power supplies fails. Ospf open shortest path first. Interior gateway protocol for tcp/ip networks; uses the dijkstra algorithm, a link-state routing algorithm th...

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    62 g lossary sci serial communication interface. An ieee standard for a high-speed bus that uses wire or fiber-optic cable. Server a computer that provides clients with application and network services. Servers are shared by multiple users. Smc system management component. The central network manage...

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    G lossary 63 personal computers. It combines the transmitting and receiving circuitry needed for asynchronous communications over a serial line. Utp unshielded twisted pair. Common, phone-grade, twisted pair wiring that is not provided with a protective shielding against outside interference. Wan wi...

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    64 g lossary.