3Com CoreBuilder 9000 Quick Start Manual

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    Enterprise management engine quick start guide for the corebuilder ® 9000 enterprise switch module description the 3com corebuilder ® 9000 enterprise management engine (eme) is an snmp-based network management module that enables you to configure and manage the 3com corebuilder 9000 7-slot chassis, ...

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    2 enterprise management engine quick start guide figure 1 shows the eme front panel. Figure 1 the eme front panel in the 7-slot chassis, you install the module horizontally as shown in figure 1. In the 8-slot chassis and 16-slot chassis, you install the module vertically, with the leds at the top. T...

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    Enterprise management engine quick start guide 3 status leds table 1 lists the status leds and explains their modes. If one eme is installed in the chassis, you can install an emc in the adjacent slot. If two emes are installed, you cannot install an emc. Character display leds the four-character di...

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    4 enterprise management engine quick start guide reset buttons the following three reset buttons reside on the front panel of the eme module. To press any of these buttons, use a pen tip or other nonmetallic tool. ■ dsply button — press this button to reset the four-character display leds on the eme...

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    Enterprise management engine quick start guide 5 safety precautions when you install or replace components in a corebuilder 9000 system, be sure that you follow all safety precautions. To avoid electric shocks, burns, or equipment damage, read and follow these warnings: warning:allow only trained se...

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    6 enterprise management engine quick start guide handling precautions when you handle the eme, follow these precautions: ■ always handle the eme by the front panel only. ■ do not touch the components, pins, leads, or solder connections. ■ when you insert the eme into the module guides, do not twist ...

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    Enterprise management engine quick start guide 7 installation prerequisites before you install the eme module, comply with the following prerequisites: ■ verify that the chassis is properly installed in a rack, on a table, or on a shelf, according to the instructions in either of these guides: ■ 7-s...

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    8 enterprise management engine quick start guide installing expansion memory follow these steps to install the expansion memory card: 1 locate the expansion memory card slot on the eme module printed circuit board. See figure 2. 2 remove the expansion memory card from its antistatic bag. Caution: to...

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    Enterprise management engine quick start guide 9 installing the eme install at least one eme (model number 3cb9eme) in each corebuilder 9000 chassis. Each chassis has two slots that are dedicated for eme installation (slot 8 and slot 9 in the 7-slot chassis, slot 9 and slot 10 in the 8-slot chassis,...

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    10 enterprise management engine quick start guide figure 3 installing the eme into the corebuilder 9000 16-slot chassis 6 to engage the eme connectors and backplane connectors, apply pressure to the module front panel with both hands while you push the ejector handles inward toward the front panel w...

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    Enterprise management engine quick start guide 11 7 to secure the module to the chassis, use a flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the two spring-loaded screws (figure 3) to torque specification 3 to 5 inch-pounds. To ensure that you tighten screws to torque specification, use a torque screwdriver. Ca...

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    12 enterprise management engine quick start guide connecting to a terminal or modem you need to connect a pc, terminal, or modem to the eme console port to enter commands to configure and monitor your chassis and eme. You can manage your system locally through a terminal connection or remotely using...

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    Enterprise management engine quick start guide 13 configuring the eme table 4 lists the steps to configure the eme initially. Configure your terminal to default eme communication settings. See your terminal vendor’s documentation. To gain access to the administration console of switching modules, sw...

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    14 enterprise management engine quick start guide redundancy adding a second eme in slot 9 in the 7-slot chassis, slot 10 in the 8-slot chassis, and slot 18 in the 16-slot chassis establishes redundancy. Redundancy provides standby support in case the first, or primary, eme fails for any reason. The...

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    Enterprise management engine quick start guide 15 verifying an interface if the interface does not function after a connection is made, view the status of the interface using the show interface command. If the interface is indicated as down, bring the interface up using the set interface index comma...

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    16 enterprise management engine quick start guide configuring network access to the eme with network access you can manage the corebuilder 9000 chassis from a remote terminal or snmp manager. See chapter 6 in the corebuilder 9000 enterprise management engine user guide for more information about usi...

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    Enterprise management engine quick start guide 17 8 if you plan to use an snmp manager to manage the corebuilder 9000 chassis, use the set community command to create an entry for the manager in the eme community table. The following example creates a community named mgt. This community provides all...

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    18 enterprise management engine quick start guide configuring access to the eme using the rj-45 port you can manage the chassis from a network management station (nms) that is connected to the eme rj-45 port. Caution: do not change the ip address of an eme that is already up and running from a netwo...

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    Enterprise management engine quick start guide 19 finding more information for detailed information about using this module, see the corebuilder 9000 enterprise management engine user guide. You can view this document online or print it from the corebuilder 9000 documentation cd-rom. Table 5 lists l...

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    3com corporation l imited w arranty corebuilder ® 9000 enterprise management engine (3cb9eme) h ardware 3com warrants to the end user (“customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for one (1) year from the date of purcha...

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    Advance replacement is provided for ninety (90) days, after which time it may be available for a specified fee. 3com will make commercially reasonable efforts to ship the replacement product not later than five (5) business days after receiving the request for advance replacement, but may be delayed...

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    E missions c ompliance s tatements for c lass a p roducts federal communications commission notice 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...

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