Super Stack 4 5500 Series Switches Getting Started

SuperStack 4 Switch 5500 Family Getting Started Guide
Switch 5500-SI 28-Port (3CR17151-91) Switch 5500-SI 52-Port (3CR17152-91) Switch 5500-EI 28-Port (3CR17161-91) Switch 5500-EI 52-Port (3CR17162-91)
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CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Before You Start 7 Release Notes 7 About Your CD-ROM 8 Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation Documentation Comments 11
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INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 4 SWITCH 5500 FAMILY

About the Switch 5500 14 Summary of Hardware Features 14 Switch 5500 Front View Detail 15 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 15 1000BASE-X SFP Ports 16 Console Port 16 Unit LED 16 LEDs 16 Switch 5500 Rear View Detail 18 Power Socket 18 Open Book Warning Labels 18 Redundant Power System Socket 18 Default Settings 19
INSTALLING THE SWITCH

Package Contents 22 Choosing a Suitable Site 22 Rack-mounting 23 Connecting a Redundant Power Supply
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Specifying the Redundant Power System 27 Connecting the Switch to the Redundant Power System Connecting the Earthing Cable 28 RPS LED 29 Placing Units On Top of Each Other 30 The Power-up Sequence 30 Powering-up the Switch 5500 30 Checking for Correct Operation of LEDs 30 SFP Operation 31 Approved SFP Transceivers 31 Inserting an SFP Transceiver 31 Removing an SFP Transceiver 33 Choosing the Correct Cables 33
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SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT

Methods of Managing a Switch 36 Command Line Interface Management 36 Command Line Interface Management using SSH 37 Web Interface Management 37 SNMP Management 37 Setting Up Overview 38 IP Configuration 39 Preparing for Management 40 Manually Configuring IP Information 41 Connecting to the Console Port 41 Connecting to a Front Panel Port 44 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 47 Using 3Com Network Director 48 Connecting to the Console Port 48 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 50 User Interface Overview 50 CLI Management via the Console Port 50 CLI Management over the Network 50 Setting Up Command Line Interface Management using SSH Setting Up Web Interface Management 52 Pre-requisites 52 Web Management Over the Network 53
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Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 Pre-requisites 54 Default Users and Passwords 54 Configuration Conversion Utility 55
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CREATING AN XRN STACKING FABRIC

How To Interconnect Units 57 Guidelines For Interconnecting Units 59 Unit Numbering within the Fabric 60
PROBLEM SOLVING
Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs 62 Solving Hardware Problems 63 Solving Communication Problems 64 Solving Fabric Formation Problems 66
UPGRADING SOFTWARE
Upgrading from the Command Line Interface Introduction 68 TFTP 69 FTP (via a network port) 71 XModem (via the console cable) 72 Upgrading from the Bootrom Interface 73 Introduction 73 TFTP 74 FTP 75 XModem 76 Bootrom Upgrade 77 Bootrom Upgrade via TFTP 77 Bootrom Upgrade via FTP 78 Bootrom Upgrade via XModem 79 68
SAFETY INFORMATION
Power Cord Set Japan 82 Important Safety Information 82
Linformation de Scurit Importante 85 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 88 Informacin de Seguridad Importante 90 Importanti Informazioni di Sicurezza 93 Wane informacje o zabezpieczeniach 96
PIN-OUTS
Null Modem Cable 101 PC-AT Serial Cable 101 Modem Cable 102 Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Switch 5500-SI 105 Switch 5500-EI 107 RPS 108 Earthing Lead 109
OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT

Register Your Product 111 Purchase Value-Added Services 111 Troubleshoot Online 112 Access Software Downloads 112 Telephone Technical Support and Repair Contact Us 113
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INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide provides all the information you need to install and use the following switches in their default state:

SuperStack 4 Switch 5500-SI 28-Port (3CR17151-91) SuperStack 4 Switch 5500-SI 52-Port (3CR17152-91) SuperStack 4 Switch 5500-EI 28-Port (3CR17161-91) SuperStack 4 Switch 5500-EI 52-Port (3CR17162-91)
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; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks).
Before You Start
This section contains information about the documents and CD-ROM that accompany your Switch 5500. The Release Notes provide important information about the current software release, including new features, modifications, and known problems. You should read the Release Notes before installing the Switch in your network. If the information in the Release Notes differ from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the Release Notes.
Release Notes
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
About Your CD-ROM
The CD-ROM contains the following:
Online documentation for the Switch 5500 refer to Related Documentation on page 9 for details. A link to 3Com Network Director software. A number of other useful links.
Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site:
Conventions
Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide.
Table 1 Notice Icons
Icon Notice Type Information note Caution Warning Description Information that describes important features or instructions Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device Information that alerts you to potential personal injury
Table 2 Text Conventions

Convention Description Screen displays This typeface represents information as it appears on the screen. Syntax The word syntax means that you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for the placeholders that appear in angle brackets. Example: To change your password, use the following syntax: system password <password> Commands In this example, you must supply a password for <password>. The word command means that you must enter the command exactly as shown and then press Return or Enter. Commands appear in bold. Example: To display IP information, enter the following command: display ip interface br
Related Documentation
Table 2 Text Conventions (continued)

Convention The words enter and type Description When you see the word enter in this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says type. Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: Words in italics Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are used to:

Emphasize a point. Denote a new term at the place where it is defined in the text. Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Click OK.
Related Documentation
In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following:
SuperStack 4 Switch 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 CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch.
SuperStack 4 Switch Management Quick Reference Guide This guide contains:

a list of the features supported by the Switch. a summary of the command line interface commands for the Switch. This guide is also available under the Help button on the web interface.
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
SuperStack 4 Switch Command Reference Guide This guide provides detailed information about the web interface and command line interface that enable you to manage the Switch. It is supplied in PDF format on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch.
Release Notes These notes provide information about the current software release, including new features, modifications, and known problems. The Release Notes are supplied in hard copy with your Switch.
Accessing Online Documentation
To access the documentation on the CD-ROM supplied with your Switch, do the following: 1 Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If your PC has auto-run enabled, a splash screen will be displayed automatically. 2 Select the Documentation section from the contents page. If the online documentation is to be accessed from a local drive or server, you will need to access the CD-ROM contents via the root directory and copy the files from the CD-ROM to a suitable directory.
The PDF Command Reference Guide is stored in the Docs directory on the CD-ROM. The PDF Configuration Guide is stored in the Docs directory of the CD-ROM.
Documentation Comments
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Documentation Comments
Your suggestions are very important to us. They will help make our documentation more useful to you. Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at: [email protected] Please include the following information when commenting:

Document title Document part number (on the title page) Page number (if appropriate)
Example: Part Number DUA1715-0AAA01 SuperStack 4 Switch 5500 Family Getting Started Guide Page 21 Please note that we can only respond to comments and questions about 3Com product documentation at this e-mail address. Questions related to technical support or sales should be directed in the first instance to your network supplier.
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 4 SWITCH 5500 FAMILY

This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch 5500 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 5500 Switch 5500 Front View Detail Switch 5500 Rear View Detail Default Settings
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 4 SWITCH 5500 FAMILY
About the Switch 5500
The Switch 5500 Family are mixed media devices which consist of:

24 or 48 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports 4 1000BASE-X SFP ports 1 RJ-45 connector for serial management 1 unearthed 48V DC Redundant Power System Input
The Switch 5500 Family provides high-performance workgroups with a backbone to server connection. You can also add the Switch 5500 Family to any SuperStack system as your network grows. For information about using the software features of the Switch, refer to the Command Reference Guide on the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch. Summary of Hardware Features Table 3 summarizes the hardware features that are supported by the Switch 5500.
Table 3 Hardware Features
Feature Addresses Auto-negotiation Forwarding Modes Duplex Modes Auto MDI/MDIX Flow Control Traffic Prioritization Ethernet Ports SFP Ethernet Ports Switch 5500 Up to 16,000 supported Supported on all ports Store and Forward Half and full duplex on all front panel ports Supported on all ports. If fiber SFP transceivers are used, Auto MDIX is not supported. In full duplex operation all ports are supported Supported (using the IEEE Std 802.ID, 1998 Edition): Eight traffic queues per port Auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports Supports fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX), long-wave (LX), long-haul (LH70) and copper (T) transceivers in any combination. Connects to unearthed 48v DC supply 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting Up to eight units can be managed as a single unit with one IP address.
RPS Support Mounting XRN
Switch 5500 Front View Detail
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Figure 1 Switch 5500-SI and Switch 5500-EI 28-Port front view

Console Port RPS LED
Port Status LEDs
10/100BASE-TX Ports
1000BASE-X Ports
Unit LED
Mode LED
Power LED
Figure 2 Switch 5500-SI and Switch 5500-EI 52-Port - front view

Port Status LEDs Console Port Unit LED RPS LED Mode LED
10/100BASE-TX Ports
PWR LED 1000BASE-X Ports
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. 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch 5500 has 24 or 48 auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 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 full 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.
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1000BASE-X SFP Ports
SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) ports support fiber Gigabit Ethernet short-wave (SX), long-wave (LX), long-haul (LH70) and copper (T) SFP Transceivers in any combination. This offers you the flexibility of using SFP transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to create a high capacity aggregated link backbone connection. The default state for these ports is auto-negotiation enabled, where the speed, duplex and flow control modes are negotiated. As the speed and duplex modes are fixed by the media type, only the flow control is negotiated with the link partner. Alternatively, auto-negotiation can be disabled (except 1000BASE-T which auto-neogtiation is mandatory) and the flow control setting can be manually configured.
Console Port
The console port allows you to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of-band management. As the console port on the Switch is an RJ-45 port, you will need to connect an RJ-45 to DB9 converter cable to a standard null modem cable in order to connect a terminal. 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 62 Table 4 lists LEDs visible on the front of the Switch, and how to read their status. For information on using the LEDs for problem solving, see Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs on page 62.
Table 4 LED Behavior
LED Color Green Indicates Power On Self Test (POST) is in progress. During POST a the test ID number appears in the Unit LED (seven segment display). or Software download is in progress. During software download, a clockwise cycling bar appears in the Unit LED. Green flashing The Switch has failed POST. The Unit LED flashes the number of the test that has failed.
Unit LED
LEDs
Unit LED
Green flashing f There has been a fan failure.
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LED
Color
Indicates
Green flashing t The Switch is over temperature and unit temperature is critical. PWR LED Green Green flashing Yellow flashing Red Off Mode LED Speed Green Duplex Yellow RPS LED Green Yellow Off Speed Green Yellow Yellow Flashing Off Duplex Green Yellow Yellow flashing Off 1000BASE-X Port LEDs Speed Green Yellow Flashing Off Duplex Green A high speed (1000 Mbps) link is present. Port failed POST. No link is present. Full duplex packets are being transmitted/received on the port. AC and RPS supply connected. AC failed or not connected. RPS supply is OK. There is no RPS supply connected. A high speed (100 Mbps) link is present, blinking off for every packet received or transmitted. A low speed (10 Mbps) link is present, blinking off for every packet received or transmitted. The port has failed POST. No link is present. Full duplex, blinking off for every packet received or transmitted. Half duplex, blinking off for every packet received or transmitted. The port has failed POST. No link is present. 10/100 Port Speed and Activity, Gigabit SFP Status and Activity, or Stack Status and Activity. 10/100 Duplex and Activity, Gigabit SFP Duplex and Activity, or Stack Activity. The Switch is powered-up and operating normally. Self Test (POST) or Software Download is in progress. One or more ports have failed POST. The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test. The Switch is not receiving power or there is a fault with the Power Supply Unit.
10/100BASE-T/TX Port LEDs
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LED
Color Yellow Yellow flashing Off
Indicates Half duplex packets are being transmitted/received on the port. Port failed POST. No link is present.
Switch 5500 Rear View Detail

Power Socket
Figure 3 Switch 5500 SI and EI rear view

Open Book Warning Labels
NULL
~100-240V; 50/60Hz; 1.0A

-48 -60V;2.0A
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. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 5500 or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you must read the safety information provided in Appendix A of this guide. To protect against internal power supply failure, you can use this socket to connect the Switch to an unearthed 48V DC Redundant Power System.
Open Book Warning Labels
Redundant Power System Socket
Default Settings
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Default Settings
Table 5 shows the default settings for the Switch 5500 Family:
Table 5 Default Settings
Feature Automatic IP Configuration Port Status Port Speed Duplex Mode Flow Control Broadcast Storm Control Virtual LANs (VLANs) Switch 5500 Enabled Enabled Auto-negotiated Auto-negotiated Auto-negotiated Enabled All ports belong to the untagged Default VLAN (VLAN 1) with IEEE Std 802.1Q-1998 learning operational Fixed as VLAN 1 on 5500-SI units. Can be any VLAN for 5500-EI units. Disabled per port Filtering enabled Enabled on front panel ports Enabled Disabled All ports prioritize NBX VoIP traffic (LAN and IP). All ports set to best effort for all other traffic. Disabled per port Disabled
Management VLAN Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) IP Multicast Filtering Fast Start RMON Alarm Webcache Support Traffic Prioritization Port Security Configuration Save and Restore
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled
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INSTALLING THE SWITCH
This chapter contains the information you need to install and set up the Switch 5500. It covers the following topics:

Package Contents Choosing a Suitable Site Rack-mounting Connecting a Redundant Power Supply Placing Units On Top of Each Other The Power-up Sequence SFP Operation Choosing the Correct Cables
WARNING: Safety Information. Before installing or removing any components from the Switch 5500 or carrying out any maintenance procedures, you must read the safety information provided in Appendix A of this guide. AVERTISSEMENT: Consignes de scurit. Avant d'installer ou d'enlever tout composant du Switch 5500 ou d'entamer une procdure de maintenance, lisez les informations relatives la scurit qui se trouvent dans l'Appendice A de ce guide. VORSICHT: Sicherheitsinformationen. Bevor Sie Komponenten aus dem Switch 5500 entfernen oder dem Switch 5500 hinzufuegen oder Instandhaltungsarbeiten verrichten, lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen, die in Appendix A (Anhang A) in diesem Handbuch aufgefuehrt sind. ADVERTENCIA: Informacin de seguridad. Antes de instalar o extraer cualquier componente del Switch 5500 o de realizar tareas de mantenimiento, debe leer la informacin de seguridad facilitada en el Apndice A de esta gua del usuario.
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CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH
AVVERTENZA: Informazioni di sicurezza. Prima di installare o rimuovere qualsiasi componente dal Switch 5500 o di eseguire qualsiasi procedura di manutenzione, leggere le informazioni di sicurezza riportate nell'Appendice A della presente guida per l'utente.
OSTRZEENIE: Informacje o zabezpieczeniach. Przed instalacj lub usuniciem jakichkolwiek elementw z product lub przeprowadzeniem prac konserwacyjnych naley zapozna si z informacjami o bezpieczestwie zawartymi w Zaczniku A niniejszego podrcznika.
Package Contents
Switch unit CD-ROM (includes documentation related to your Switch) Getting Started Guide (this guide) Release Notes Unit Information Labels Warranty Information RPS Flyer Power Cord Console Cable (RJ-45) RPS Connector (and backshell)

RPS Connector Cable Tie Earthing Lead
2 x Mounting brackets 4 x Screws 4 x Rubber feet
Choosing a Suitable Site
The Switch is suited for use on a desktop, either free standing or mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. Alternatively, the Switch can be mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room. A rack-mounting kit containing two mounting brackets is supplied with the Switch. CAUTION: Ensure that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. When deciding where to position the Switch, ensure that: Cabling is located away from:
Rack-mounting
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sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers. power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures
The Switch is accessible and cables can be connected easily. Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the Switch. Air flow is not restricted around the Switch or through the vents in the side of the Switch. 3Com recommends that you provide a minimum of 25mm (1in.) clearance. Air temperature around the Switch does not exceed 40 C (104 F).
If the Switch is installed in a 19-inch rack or closed assembly its local air temperature may be greater than room ambient temperature.

The air is as free from dust as possible. The unit is installed in a clean, air conditioned environment. No more than eight Switch units are placed on top of one another, if the units are free-standing. The Switch is situated away from sources of conductive (electrical) dust, for example laser printers. The AC supply used by the Switch is separate to that used by units that generate high levels of AC noise, for example air conditioning units and laser printers.
Rack-mounting
The Switch 5500 is 1U high and will fit in most standard 19-inch racks. CAUTION: Disconnect all cables from the Switch before continuing. Remove all self adhesive pads from the underside of the Switch if they have been fitted. To rack-mount your Switch: 1 Place the Switch the right way up on a hard flat surface, with the front facing towards you. 2 Locate a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on one side of the front of the Switch, as shown in Figure 4. You can also rack mount your Switch using the mounting holes at the rear of the Switch.
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Figure 4 Fitting a Bracket for Rack-Mounting
3 Insert the two screws and tighten with a suitable screwdriver. You must use the screws supplied with the mounting brackets. Damage caused to the unit by using incorrect screws invalidates your warranty. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other side of the Switch. 5 Insert the Switch into the 19-inch rack and secure with suitable screws (not provided). Ensure that ventilation holes are not obstructed. 6 Connect network cabling. 7 Finally place a unit information label on the unit in an easily accessible position. The unit information label shows the following:

3Com product name of the Switch 3Com 3C number of the Switch Unique MAC address (Ethernet address) of the Switch Serial number of the Switch
You may need this information if you contact 3Com Technical Support.
Connecting a Redundant Power Supply
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The Switch 5500 has an unearthed 48V DC Redundant Power Supply socket. WARNING: The installation of the Redundant Power Supply (RPS) should only be carried out by properly trained and qualified personnel. WARNING: These instructions must be read in conjunction with the RPS flyer and the safety and installation instructions supplied with your RPS. WARNING: When powering any Switch 5500 from an RPS, the unit must be earthed (grounded). This can be achieved by either connecting the power cord to the unit or by connecting the earth terminal on the rear of the unit to a reliable electrical earth, or by connecting both. You must ensure that the earth connection is made before connecting the DC supply from the RPS. WARNING: Any RPS must be approved as an unearthed SELV output in accordance with IEC 60950-1/UL 60950-1/EN 60950-1. WARNING: The characteristics of the Switch 5500 DC supply input are given in Appendix C on page 105. The Switch 5500 can be powered in three different ways:
AC Mains only does not offer any power redundancy. If the AC mains supply or the AC power supply fail, the Switch will power off. AC Mains and Unearthed 48V DC (primary supply) the internal AC supply acts as the backup in the event of a DC power failure. DC only the Switch does not need an AC supply and the resiliency is provided by the DC supply. This is useful in an environment where only DC power is available.
The RPS provides two main benefits to the customer:
Power Redundancy if a Switch is powered from the mains supply unit, a failure of the internal power supply will cause the Switch to fail. This can be overcome by connecting both the AC and DC RPS supplies to the Switch. Additional redundancy can also be added to the DC power by using (N+1) DC power supplies to further increase the availability of the system. Uninterruptible Power the system allows easy connection and maintenance of batteries to the RPS shelf to further increase the availability of the system.
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Table 6 below, outlines the behavior of the Switch when changes occur to the power system, such as removing the AC mains cable when the RPS is attached. The responses to the different power inputs are controlled by the Switchs internal power supply and not by the RPS.
Table 6 Switch Power Inputs
Power Input before Power Input after User Intervention User Intervention AC mains and RPS AC mains and RPS RPS only AC mains RPS only AC mains only AC mains and RPS AC mains and RPS
Correct Response The unit remains powered by the RPS. The unit is powered by the AC mains. The unit remains powered by the RPS. The unit is powered by the RPS.
3Coms RPS solution uses 48V DC power distribution. The RPS system provides bulk 48V DC power that is separately distributed to a number of network switches. Each RPS consists of a shelf which can house from one to six rectifiers, a Distribution Module and a Management Module. The RPS generates 48V DC power using power supply units (or rectifiers). The outputs of the rectifier(s) are connected together so that the total 48V power available can be increased by adding additional rectifiers. For example, three 1500W rectifiers can provide up to 4500W. Hot removal or insertion of a rectifier will not affect the 48V DC output voltage. Table 7 shows an example of the total power available from a number of 1500W rectifiers. A minimum of two rectifiers are required for each shelf to provide N+1 rectifier redundancy.
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Table 7 Power Availability
Rectifiers 1 No Rectifier Redundancy N+1 Rectifier Redundancy 1500W 2 3000W 1500W 3 4500W 3000W 4 6000W 4500W 5 7500W 6000W 6 9000W 7500W
The unearthed 48V DC power distribution provides the mechanism to connect to the Switch 5500. The distribution consists of a number of circuit breakers and connection terminals for the positive (common) and negative 48V outputs. Each Switch 5500 must be individually connected to a circuit breaker terminal. A battery can also be connected to battery terminals prior to the DC power distribution to provide uninterrupted power in order to protect against the loss of AC mains power. Specifying the Redundant Power System For an approved vendor list, more details about purchasing the RPS and a full set of requirements go to:
http://www.3Com.com/RPS
3Coms redundant power solution allows the use of any off-the-shelf 48V DC RPS that provides an unearthed SELV output in compliance with IEC 60950-1/UL 60950-1/EN 60950-1, as defined in Appendix C on page 105. Connecting the Switch to the Redundant Power System When connecting the RPS to the Switch, the circuit breaker and 2-core cable need to be matched to the power rating of the Switch. Table 8 shows the recommended circuit breaker and cable rating for the Switch 5500. The recommended cable length should not exceed 3 metres (9.84 feet).
Table 8 Switch 5500 Circuit Breaker and Cable Rating
Circuit Breaker Switch 5500 6A C type Minimum 2-Core Cable Diameter 18AWG (solid or stranded cable)
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Connecting the Earthing Cable
Use the earthing cable that accompanies your Switch if the length is suitable, alternatively use the earthing cable specification as defined in Appendix C on page 105. The recommended cable length should not exceed 3 metres (9.84 feet). WARNING: RPS Manufacturers recommendations must be followed when connecting the cable to the RPS. WARNING: Ensure that the circuit breaker in the RPS is in the open (off) position when connecting the cable to the RPS. WARNING: You must ensure that the positive terminal on the Switch is connected to the positive (common) terminal of the RPS and that the negative terminal on the Switch is connected to the negative (circuit breaker) terminal of the RPS. WARNING: Ensure that the circuit breaker in the RPS is in the open (off) position when connecting the RPS cable and connector to the Switch. Figure 5 shows how to connect the power supply to the RPS socket in the back of the Switch. Use the cable tie supplied with your Switch to support the cable at the rear of the RPS connector as shown.
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Figure 5 RPS Connection to the Switch
+ -
NULL
10 ~ 0-240V
;50/60
A Hz;1.0
0V;2. -48 -6
0A
NULL
Cable Tie
-48 -60V;2 0A
Null Pinout
When the RPS is connected to the Switch, the circuit breaker in the RPS can be moved to the closed (on) position and the Switch will be powered by the 48V DC power. The 48V DC power will take priority over the AC mains and will power the Switch if it is connected. RPS LED The RPS status LED on the front of the Switch 5500 indicates the status of the RPS and AC supplies as shown in Table 9.
Table 9 RPS LED Colors
Color Green Yellow Off State AC and RPS supply connected. AC failed or not connected. RPS supply is ok. There is no RPS supply connected.
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Placing Units On Top of Each Other
If the Switch units are free-standing, up to eight units can be placed one on top of the other. If you are mixing a variety of SuperStack 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 feet supplied. Apply the feet 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 feet of the upper unit sit fully on the lower unit.
The Power-up Sequence

Powering-up the Switch 5500
The following sections describe how to get your Switch 5500 powered-up and ready for operation. 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 one minute.
Checking for Correct Operation of LEDs
During the Power On Self Test, all ports on the Switch are disabled and the LEDs light. The PWR LED will flash green during the POST. When the POST has completed, check the PWR LED to make sure that your Switch is operating correctly. Table 10 shows possible colors for the LED.
Table 10 PWR LED Colors
Color Green Red Yellow flashing Off State The Switch is powered-up and operating normally. The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test (POST). Some ports have failed POST* The Switch is not receiving power.
* In this event you can still use the Switch via the remaining ports that have passed the POST.
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If there is evidence of a problem, see Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs on page 62 for a list of suggested solutions. 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.
SFP Operation
The following section describes how to insert an SFP transceiver into an SFP port. SFP transceivers are hot-insertable and hot-swappable. You can remove them from and insert them into any SFP port without having to power down the Switch. You will need to install an SFP transceiver if you wish to create an XRN Distributed Fabric as an SFP port is used to interconnect the Switches.
Approved SFP Transceivers
The following list of approved Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceivers is correct at the time of publication.

3CSFP91 SFP (1000BASE-SX) 3CSFP92 SFP (1000BASE-LX) 3CSFP97 SFP (1000BASE-LH70) 3CSFP93 SFP (1000BASE-T)
To access the latest list of approved SFP transceivers for the Switch on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this URL into your internet browser:
http://www.3com.com
Inserting an SFP Transceiver
To be recognized as valid, the SFP transceiver must have the following characteristics:
1000BASE-SX SFP transceiver Use this transceiver to connect Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports on the Switch directly to a multi-mode fiber-optic cable.
1000BASE-LX SFP transceiver
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Use this transceiver to connect Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports on the Switch directly to a single-mode fiber-optic cable or to multimode fiber using a conditioned launch cable.
1000BASE-LH70 SFP transceiver Use this transceiver to connect Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports on the Switch directly to a single-mode fiber-optic cable.
1000BASE-T SFP transceiver This transceiver uses Category 5 copper cabling with RJ-45 connectors and supports segment lengths of up to 100 m (328 ft).
If the SFP transceiver is faulty, it will not operate within the Switch. See Solving Hardware Problems on page 63. 3Com recommends that you only use SFPs supplied by 3Com. If the SFP transceiver is invalid it will not be recognized by the Switch. Use the following sequence of steps to activate the SFP ports: 1 The SFP transceiver is keyed and there is only one way in which it can be installed correctly. It is not necessary to power-down your Switch. 2 Hold the transceiver so that the connector is toward you and the product label is visible. Ensure the wire release lever is closed (in the upright position). 3 Gently slide the transceiver into the SFP port until it clicks. If the transceiver does not click into place, remove it, turn it over and re-insert. 4 Remove the plastic protective cover if fitted.
Figure 6 Inserting an SFP Transceiver
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Product label
Suitable port on host Switch
5 Use an appropriate cable to connect the transceiver to a suitable device. 6 Check the LEDs on the front of the Switch to ensure that it is operating correctly. Refer to LEDs on page 16 for more information. Removing an SFP Transceiver If you wish to remove the transceiver (it is not necessary to power-down your Switch): 1 Disconnect the cable from the transceiver. 2 Move the wire release lever downwards until it is pointing toward you. 3 Pull the wire release lever toward you to release the catch mechanism; the transceiver will then easily slide out.
Choosing the Correct Cables
All of the ports on the Switch are Auto-MDIX, that is they have a cross-over capability. These ports can automatically detect whether to operate in MDI or MDIX mode. Therefore you can make a connection to one of the ports 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 a 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 11.
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3Com recommends that you use at least Category 5 twisted pair cable the maximum segment length for this type of cable is 100 m (328 ft.).
Table 11 Cables required to connect the Switch to other devices if auto-negotiation is disabled
Cross-over Cable Switch to Switch (MDIX to MDIX) Switch to Hub (MDIX to MDIX) Switch to PC (NIC) (MDIX to MDI) Straight-through Cable
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 Switch's 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. 3Com recommends that you use Category 5 twisted pair cable the maximum segment length for this type of cable is 100 m (328 ft).
SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT
To make full use of the features offered by your Switch, and to change and monitor the way it works, you have to access the management software that resides on the Switch. This is known as managing the Switch. Managing the Switch can help you to improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore the overall performance of your network. This chapter explains the initial set up of the Switch and the different methods of accessing the management software to manage a Switch. It covers the following topics:

Methods of Managing a Switch Setting Up Overview Manually Configuring IP Information Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information Setting Up Command Line Interface Management Setting Up Command Line Interface Management using SSH Setting Up Web Interface Management Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 Default Users and Passwords Configuration Conversion Utility
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CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT
Methods of Managing a Switch
To manage your Switch you can use one of the following methods:

Command line interface management Command line interface management using SSH Web interface management SNMP management
Command Line Interface Management
Each Switch has a command line interface (CLI) that allows you to manage the Switch from a workstation, either locally via a console port connection (see Figure 7), or remotely over the network (see Figure 8).
Figure 7 CLI Management via the Console Port
Workstation (with terminal emulation software installed) Switch Console Port Connection Console Cable
Figure 8 CLI Management over the Network

Workstation Switch
Connect over Network via Telnet
Refer to Setting Up Command Line Interface Management on page 44. There are two main views in the CLI: User View this view is shown when you first connect to the Switch and shows basic information about operation and statistics. The prompt for user view is <SW5500-XX> (where xx is either SI or EI). System View this view enables you to configure the system parameters. To display this view, from user view enter system-view. The prompt for system view is [SW5500-XX].
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Command Line Interface Management using SSH
The Switch 5500 supports Secure Shell version 1.5 (SSHv1.5), allowing secure access to the Command Line Interface of the Switch. If you use SSH to administer your Switch and the network traffic is intercepted, no passwords or configuration information will be visible in the data. To securely administer the Switch using the Command Line Interface you need a third party SSH client. Each Switch has an internal set of web pages that allow you to manage the Switch using a Web browser remotely over an IP network (see Figure 9).
Figure 9 Web Interface Management over the Network
Switch Workstation
Web Interface Management
Connect over Network via web browser
Refer to Setting Up Web Interface Management on page 46. SNMP Management You can manage a Switch using any network management workstation running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in Figure 10. For example, you can use the 3Com Network Director software, available from the 3Com website.
Figure 10 SNMP Management over the Network
SNMP Network Management Workstation Switch
Connect over Network using SNMP
Refer to Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2 on page 47.
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Setting Up Overview
This section gives an overview of what you need to do to get your Switch set up and ready for management when it is in its default state. The whole setup process is summarized in Figure 11. Detailed procedural steps are contained in the sections that follow. In brief, you need to:
Configure IP information manually for your Switch or view the automatically configured IP information Prepare for your chosen method of management
Figure 11 Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow Diagram
Plug and Play Setup
Power Up the Switch.
IP Information is automatically configured via DHCP See page 33
Yes
Do you want to manually configure the IP information?
No
Initial IP Information Setup
How do you want to connect to the Switch?
How do you want to view the automatically configured IP information?
Connect to the console port and use the Command Line Interface. See page 35
Connect to a front panel port and use the Web Interface or Command Line Interface. See page 35
Use 3Com Network Director (3ND). See page 42
Connect to the console port and use the Command Line Interface. See page 42
How do you want to manage your Switch? See Feature Management
Command Line Interface
SNMP See page 47
Web Interface
Connect via the console port. See page 44
Connect over the network via Telnet. See page 44
Connect over the network. See page 47
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CAUTION: To protect your Switch from unauthorized access, you must change all three default passwords as soon as possible, even if you do not intend to actively manage your Switch. For more information on default users and changing default passwords, see Default Users and Passwords on page 48. IP Configuration You can use one of the following methods to allocate IP information to your Switch (essential if you wish to manage your Switch across the network). Manual IP Configuration When you configure the IP information, the Switch remembers the information that you enter until you change it again. You should use the Manual IP configuration method if:

you do not have a DHCP or BootP server on your network, or you want to remove the risk of the IP address ever changing, or your DHCP or BootP server does not allow you to allocate static IP addresses. (Static IP addresses are necessary to ensure that the Switch is always allocated the same IP information.)
For most installations, 3Com recommends that you configure the Switch IP information manually. This makes management simpler and more reliable as it is not dependent on a DHCP or BootP server, and eliminates the risk of the IP address changing. To manually enter IP information for your Switch, work through the Manually Configuring IP Information section on page 35. Automatic IP Configuration via DHCP By default the Switch tries to configure itself with IP Information without requesting user intervention. It tries to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server on the network. When using automatic IP configuration it is important that the IP address of the Switch is static, otherwise you will not know what the IP address is and it will be difficult to manage. Most DHCP servers allow static IP addresses to be configured so that you know what IP address will be allocated to the Switch. Refer to the documentation that accompanies your DHCP server.
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For a detailed description of how automatic IP configuration operates, please refer to the Configuration Guide on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch or the 3Com Web Site. You should use the automatic IP configuration method if:

your network uses DHCP to allocate IP information, or flexibility is needed. If the Switch is deployed onto a different subnet, it will automatically reconfigure itself with an appropriate IP address, instead of you having to manually reconfigure the Switch.
If the Switch is not allocated with an automatic IP addresss, the IP configuration will be blank or shown as . If you use the automatic IP configuration method, you need to discover the automatically allocated IP information before you can begin management. Work through the Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information section on page 41. Preparing for Management Once your Switchs initial set up is complete you can set up your chosen management method as described in Methods of Managing a Switch on page 30. For detailed information about the specific web interface operations and command line interface commands and problem solving, refer to the SuperStack 4 Switch Command Reference Guide on the CD-ROM that is supplied with the Switch or on the 3Com Web site.
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You can manually configure the Switch IP information in the following ways:
Connecting to the console port connect a workstation using a console cable to the console port of the Switch. You can then manually enter IP information using the command line interface (CLI). Connecting to a front panel port connect a workstation using an Ethernet cable to a front panel port of the Switch. You can then manually enter IP information using the web interface or the command line interface (CLI).
Connecting to the Console Port
To set up your Switch manually you can make a connection to the console port, (this example describes a local connection to the console port, rather than one via a modem). You can do this whilst the Switch is offline, that is, before you connect the Switch to a network, or whilst the Switch is online, that is, connected to a network. Pre-requisites
A workstation with terminal emulation software installed, such as Microsoft Hyperterminal. This software allows you to communicate with the Switch via the console port directly. Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software. The console cable (RJ-45) supplied with your Switch. You need to have the following so that you can manually set up the Switch with IP information:

You can find pin-out diagrams for the cable in Appendix B on page 101.
IP address subnet mask default gateway management VLAN ID, normally set to the default value (1)
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Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using the console cable as shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12 Connecting a Workstation to the Switch via the Console Port
Workstation (with terminal emulation software installed)
Switch Console Port Connection
Console Cable
To connect the cable: a Attach the RJ-45 connector on the cable to the console port of the Switch. b Attach the other end of the cable to the workstation and tighten the retaining screws on the cable to prevent it from being loosened. 2 Open your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which you have connected the cable. The settings must be set to match the default settings for the Switch, which are:

19,200 baud (bits per second) 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit no hardware flow control
Refer to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. 3 Power up the Switch. The Power on Self Test (POST) will now be performed. Setting Up the Switch with IP Information You are now ready to manually set up the Switch with IP information using the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the Switch detects a connection to its console port. If the login prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until it starts.
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2 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your user name and press Return and at the password prompt press Return again. If you have logged on correctly, <5500-xx> should be displayed (where xx is either SI or EI) as shown in Figure 13. Once you have logged in you will automatically be in User View.
Figure 13 User View Login
3 Enter the system-view command and Enter. To confirm that you are in the System View, the following should be displayed: [5500-xx] (where xx is either SI or EI) 4 Enter interface vlan 1 and Enter. 5 Enter the IP address and subnet mask for the Switch as follows: ip address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx mmm.mmm.mmm.mmm and Enter. (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address and mmm.mmm.mmm.mmm is the subnet mask of the Switch) 6 Select the quit command and enter the default gateway for the Switch: ip route-static 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the default gateway) 7 From the User View, enter the save command to save the configuration to your Switch as the configuration is not saved automatically when the Switch is powered down.
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The initial set up of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for you to set up your chosen management method. See Methods of Managing a Switch on page 30. If you do not intend to use the command line interface via the console port to manage the Switch, you can disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software. Connecting to a Front Panel Port To set up your Switch manually you can, alternatively, make a connection to a front panel port. To do this you will need an IP address, refer to Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information on page 41 for more information. The procedure described in this section assumes the unit has been powered up in standalone mode. Pre-requisites
A workstation running a suitable operating system refer to Choosing a Browser on page 46. A Network Interface Card (NIC). A Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. A suitable Web browser refer to Choosing a Browseron page 46. Existing IP address of the Switch. You need to have the following so that you can manually set up the Switch with IP information:

IP address subnet mask default gateway management VLAN ID, normally set to the default value (1)
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Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to a front panel port using an Ethernet cable as shown in Figure 14.
Figure 14 Connecting a Workstation to the Switch via a Front Panel Port
Switch Workstation (with a Network Interface Card installed)
Ethernet Cable
Front Panel Port Connection
To connect the cable: a Attach an RJ-45 connector at one end of the Ethernet cable to the Network Interface Card (NIC) in the workstation. b Connect the RJ-45 connector at the other end of the cable to one of the front panel ports on the Switch. Do not interconnect the Switch to any other unconfigured Switch. Setting Up the Switch with IP Information You are now ready to manually set up the Switch with IP information. You can do this using the Web interface or the command line interface (CLI) via telnet. Using the Web Interface 1 Power-up the Switch. This takes approximately one minute. 2 Open a suitable Web browser and enter the IP address of your Switch in the Address field. If there is no response, wait for one minute then re-enter the IP address. If a pop up message appears displaying download and install simplified Chinese information, click Cancel. 3 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your user name and press Return and at the password prompt (default user name and password) press Return again. If you have logged on correctly, the Device View of the Switch is displayed.
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4 To enter basic setup information for the Switch, select Administration > IP Setup and then follow the wizard through various system screens to enter the IP address and subnet mask that you want the Switch to use when it is connected to the network. The final page displays a summary of the information entered. 5 Select Save Configuration to save the configuration to your Switch. The initial set up of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for you to set up your chosen management method. See Methods of Managing a Switch on page 30. Using Command Line Interface via Telnet 1 To start a Telnet session to the unit, click Start in Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP. a Click Run. b In the dialogue box that appears type the IP address of the unit, that is: Telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the Switch) c Click OK. 2 Press Enter to open a login prompt. If the login prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until it starts. 3 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password prompt. If you have logged on correctly, <5500-xx> is displayed (where xx is either SI or EI) as shown in the example in Figure 15.
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Figure 15 User View Login via Telnet
4 Enter the system-view command and Enter. 5 Enter interface vlan 1 and Enter. 6 Enter the IP address and subnet mask for the Switch as follows: ip address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx mmm.mmm.mmm.mmm (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address and mmm.mmm.mmm.mmm is the subnet mask of the Switch) 7 Enter the default gateway for the Switch: ip route-static 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the default gateway) 8 From the User View, enter the save command to save the configuration to your Switch as the configuration is not saved automatically when the Switch is powered down. The initial set up of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for you to set up your chosen management method. See Methods of Managing a Switch on page 30.
If you allow the Switch to automatically configure its own IP information you need to discover and view the IP information before you can begin to manage the Switch. You can discover the IP information in two ways:
Using 3Com Network Director this application will auto-discover the Switch and display the automatically allocated IP information assigned to the Switch.
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Connecting to the Console Port connect a workstation using a console cable to the console port of the Switch. You can then view the IP information automatically assigned to the Switch using the command line interface (CLI).
Using 3Com Network Director
You can use the 3Com Network Director application (available from the 3Com website) to discover the automatically allocated IP information. 1 Connect your Switch to the network. 2 Power-up the Switch and wait for two minutes. 3 Launch 3Com Network Director and run the Auto-discovery wizard. 3Com Network Director will auto-discover the new Switch and display the IP information that has been automatically allocated to the Switch. Most DHCP and BootP servers allow static IP addresses to be configured so that you know what IP address the Switch will be given. Refer to the documentation that accompanies your DHCP or BootP server. If your network does not have a DHCP or BootP server, the workstation running 3Com Network Director must be on the same subnet as the Switch, because Auto-IP addresses are non-routable.
Connecting to the Console Port
Alternatively, you can view the automatically configured IP information via the command line interface (CLI) through a connection to the console port. (This example describes a local connection to the console port, rather than a remote one via a modem.) For further information on connecting via the console port see Connecting the Workstation to the Switchon page 36. Viewing IP Information via the Console Port You are now ready to view the automatically allocated IP information using the command line interface. 1 Connect your Switch to the network using the Ethernet cable. As soon as a network connection is made the Switch begins the automatic IP configuration process. The automatic IP configuration process usually completes within one minute. 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the Switch detects a connection to its console port.
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If the login prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until it starts. 3 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password prompt. If you have logged on correctly, <5500-xx> is displayed (where xx is either SI or EI) as shown in the example in Figure 16.
Figure 16 User View Login
4 Enter display ip interface br to view a summary of allocated IP addresses. The initial set up of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for you to set up your chosen management method. See Methods of Managing a Switch on page 30. If you do not intend to use the command line interface via the console port to manage the Switch, you can logout, disconnect the serial cable and close the terminal emulator software.
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Setting Up Command Line Interface Management

User Interface Overview
This section describes how you can set up command line interface management using a local console port connection or over the network.
User interface configuration is provided by the Switch to configure and manage the port data. There are two types of user interfaces: AUX User Interface used to log in to your Switch via the console port. A fabric can have up to eight AUX user interfaces. VTY User Interface used to Telnet to the Switch. The Switch can have up to five VTY user interfaces.
CLI Management via the Console Port
To manage a Switch using the command line interface via the local console port connection: 1 Ensure you have connected your workstation to the console port correctly as described in Connecting to the Console Port on page 35. 2 Your Switch is now ready to continue being managed and/or configured through the CLI via its console port.
CLI Management over the Network
To manage a Switch using the command line interface over a network using Telnet: 1 Ensure you have already set up the Switch with IP information as described in Methods of Managing a Switch on page 30. 2 Check that you have the IP protocol correctly installed on your management workstation. You can check this by trying to browse the World Wide Web. If you can browse, the IP protocol is installed. 3 Check you can communicate with the Switch by entering a ping command at the DOS prompt in the following format: c:\ ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the Switch) If you get an error message, check that your IP information has been entered correctly and the Switch is powered up. 4 To open a Telnet session via the DOS prompt, enter the IP address of the Switch that you wish to manage in the following format: >telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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(where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the Switch) If opening a Telnet session via third party software you will need to enter the IP address in the format suitable for that software. 5 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password prompt (or the password of your choice if you have already modified the default passwords). If the login prompt does not display immediately, press Return a few times until it starts. 6 If you have logged on correctly, the Switch you wish to manage is displayed as <5500-xx> (where xx is either SI or EI, as shown in Figure 13 on page 37).
Setting Up Command Line Interface Management using SSH
This section describes how you can set up Command Line Interface management using SSH over a network. To manage a Switch using the command line interface over a network using SSH: 1 Ensure you have already set up the Switch with IP information as described in Methods of Managing a Switch on page 30. 2 Check that you have the IP protocol correctly installed on your management workstation. You can check this by trying to browse the World Wide Web. If you can browse, the IP protocol is installed. 3 Check you can communicate with the Switch by entering a ping command at the DOS prompt in the following format: c:\ ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the Switch) If you get an error message, check that your IP information has been entered correctly and the Switch is powered up. The switch automatically generates a host key pair when it is powered up for the first time, or after any reset to factory defaults. Host key generation may take a while, during which time SSH connections to the switch will be refused. 4 Install an SSH client application on the workstation you want to use to access the switch. 3Com recommends the following SSH clients; PuTTY, OpenSSH and SSH Communications Security Corp Secure Shell.
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5 Open an SSH session and access the Switch using the Switchs IP address and port number. The first time you connect to the switch the client will ask you to confirm that the host key is correct for the device. 6 The Switch and the SSH client will authenticate each other and a secure connection will be established. 7 Enter your usual username and password to access the CLI commands. For increased security please change the default password when using SSH for the first time. For further information on generating a host key on your switch and transferring keys to the Switch using TFTP server please refer to the Configuration Guide that is supplied with your Switch.
Setting Up Web Interface Management

Pre-requisites
This section describes how you can set up web interface management over the network.
Ensure you have already set up the Switch with IP information as described in Methods of Managing a Switch on page 30. Ensure that the Switch is connected to the network using a Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors. A suitable Web browser.
Choosing a Browser To display the web interface correctly, use one of the following Web browser and platform combinations:
Table 12 Supported Web Browsers and Platforms
Windows 2000 Netscape 7.1 Internet Explorer 5.5 Internet Explorer 6.0 Mozilla 1.4 Windows XP Windows Server 2003 Red Hat Linux 9 Solaris 7/9
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For the browser to operate the web interface correctly, JavaScript and Cascading Style Sheets must be enabled on your browser. These features are enabled on a browser by default. You will only need to enable them if you have changed your browser settings. Web Management Over the Network To manage a Switch using the web interface over an IP network: 1 Check that you have the IP protocol correctly installed on your management workstation. You can check this by trying to browse the World Wide Web. If you can browse, the IP protocol is installed. 2 Check you can communicate with the Switch by entering a ping command at the DOS prompt in the following format: c:\ ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the Switch) If you get an error message, check that your IP information has been entered correctly and the Switch is powered up. 3 Open your web browser and enter the IP address of the Switch that you wish to manage in the URL locator, for example, in the following format: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 4 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as your user name and press Return at the password prompt (or the password of your choice if you have already modified the default passwords). 5 Click on the Device View button to display the web management options.
Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2
Any network management application running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) can manage a Switch if:
The correct Management Information Bases (MIBs) are installed on the management workstation. The management workstation is connected to the Switch using a port in VLAN 1 (the Default VLAN). By default, all ports on the Switch are in VLAN 1.
You can use the 3Com Network Director application that is available from the 3Com website to provide SNMP management for your Switch. If you use 3Com Network Director it automatically loads the correct MIBs and necessary files onto your workstation.
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Pre-requisites
Documentation supplied with the SNMP network management application software.
The default read community string is public. To change this setting in System View, enter display snmp community. The default write community string is private. To change this setting in System View, enter display snmp community. To manage your Switch using an SNMP network management application, you need to specify SNMP community strings for the users defined on the Switch. You can do this using the command line interface system management snmp community command refer to the command line interface section of the SuperStack 4 Switch Command Reference Guide for more information. SNMP V3 is on as default. All commands are in snmp menu in System View.
Default Users and Passwords
If you intend to manage the Switch using the web interface or the command line interface, or to change the default passwords, you need to log in with a valid user name and password. The Switch has three default user names, and each user name has a different password and level of access. These default users are listed in Table 13. CAUTION: To protect your Switch from unauthorized access, you must change all three default passwords as soon as possible, even if you do not intend to actively manage your Switch.
Table 13 Default Users
User Name monitor Default Password Access Level monitor monitor the user can view all manageable parameters, except special/security features, but cannot change any manageable parameters manager the user can access and change the operational parameters but not special/security features security the user can access and change all manageable parameters
manager admin
manager (no password)
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Use the admin default user name (no password) to login and carry out initial Switch setup. To set a password for the admin user in the CLI, enter the following from system view: [5500-xx]local-user admin <cr> [5500-xx-luser-admin]password simple xxxxxxxx (where xxxxxxxx is your chosen password). Save the configuration in the User View. For information on the lost password procedure please refer to the Configuration Guide that is supplied with your Switch.
Configuration Conversion Utility
The 3Com Switch 5500 Configuration Conversion Utility (CCU) enables you to convert the key configuration parameters from a range of 3Com SuperStack II and SuperStack 3 devices to the configuration file format used by your Switch 5500 unit. The utility provides conversion for a number of Switch features To download the CCU package, select the CCU link on the CD that accompanies your Switch 5500. Alternatively, the CCU download and further information is available at:
http://www.3com.com/switchmigration/
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CREATING AN XRN STACKING FABRIC
This chapter contains the information you need to create an XRN Stacking Fabric. It covers the following topics:

How To Interconnect Units Guidelines For Interconnecting Units Unit Numbering within the Fabric
The procedure for creating a Fabric with the Switch 5500-SI units is the same procedure as that for creating a Fabric with the Switch 5500-EI units.
How To Interconnect Units
Up to eight 3Com Switch 5500 units can be interconnected to create an XRN Stacking Fabric and then treated as a single manageable unit with one IP address. You can interconnect your Switches to create an XRN Fabric using a standard 1000 Mbps Ethernet connection. Table 14 lists the different variants of the Switch 5500 family, how they physically interconnect and the level of XRN support offered by the Fabric. It is not possible to create a Fabric by interconnecting a 3Com Switch 5500 with any other 3Com device or mix Enhanced Image (EI) Switch 5500 units with Standard Image (SI) units. This section assumes you have either set up your units for management as detailed in Chapter 3 Setting Up for Managementor that you are using a console cable connected to the console port to set up and allocate IP addresses and so on. 3Com recommends that you do not physically connect the cables on your Fabric ports until you have carried out the initial configuration of the Fabric ports as detailed below.
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Table 14 SuperStack 4 Switch 5500 Support for XRN Distributed Fabric

Switch Switch 5500-SI 28-Port (3C17151-91) Switch 5500-SI 52-Port (3C17152-91) Switch 5500-EI 28-Port (3C17161-91) Switch 5500-EI 52-Port (3C17162-91) Port used XRN support
Ports 27 (up port) and 28 Only supports DDM* (down port) using a 1000 Mbps SFP transceiver Ports 51 (up port) and 52 Only supports DDM* (down port) using a 1000 Mbps SFP transceiver Ports 27 (up port) and 28 Full XRN functionality (down port) using a 1000 Mbps SFP transceiver Ports 51 (up port) and 52 Full XRN functionality (down port) using a 1000 Mbps SFP transceiver
* Distributed Device Management
1 Ensure that the Switch units that you wish to interconnect have the latest software agent installed. You can use the display version command to check this. 2 Enable the up port and the down port on each Switch (see Table 14) to operate in Fabric mode using the following CLI command. From the System View enter fabric-port gigabitethernet 1/0/51 enable, for example. As with all Switch 5500 CLI commands, the format for entering a command that is port specific is x/y/z, where x = unit number, y = module number (in the case of the Switch 5500 this will always be 0), z = port number. 3 Connect the Fabric-enabled up port on one Switch 5500 unit to the Fabric-enabled down port on another Switch 5500 unit using the appropriate connection method for your Switch as detailed in Table 14. 4 To create a fully resilient Fabric: enable the spare Fabric ports on the top-most and bottom-most units in the Fabric as described in the previous steps. Then insert a cable into these two Fabric ports to create a link between the top-most and bottom-most units in the Fabric, as shown in Figure 17 on page 60. This ensures that in the event of a unit failure within the Fabric, the Fabric will continue working and no Fabric split will occur. 5 Save all configuration settings. From the User View, enter the save command to save the configuration to your Switch.
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Guidelines For Interconnecting Units
This section offers some guidelines for creating a Fabric. Using these guidelines will help prevent problems arising when setting up your Fabric.
The maximum number of Switch units that can be interconnected is eight. It is not possible to create a fabric by interconnecting a 3Com Switch 5500 with any other 3Com device (such as 5500G Switch units) or mix Enhanced Image (EI) Switch 5500 units with Standard Image (SI) units. 3Com strongly recommends that you upgrade all Switches to be interconnected to the latest software agent. 3Com recommends that you remove the configuration file from a Switch unit that has previously been used elsewhere in your network before you interconnect to an existing unit. If you do not do this, problems may be caused by conflicting Switch configurations. Use the dir command from the User View to display the configuration files stored on the Switch and locate the [filename].cfg file. Do NOT under any circumstances remove the 3comoscfg.def file (this is the default configuration file). When a port is operating in XRN Fabric mode it will no longer be configurable in the normal way, that is, you cannot control port features such as auto-negotiation, VLANs, static addresses, STP, Aggregated Links, Resilient Links, and so on. However, it is possible to specify the Fabric VLAN.
For a detailed description of how XRN Technology operates and implementation guidelines, please refer to the Configuration Guide on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch.
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Unit Numbering within the Fabric
When a Fabric is created using the Switch 5500 the unit numbering can be determined in two ways.
You can manually assign unit IDs 1 to 8 to specific units using the change[self-unit, unit-id] to [1-8, auto-numbering] command from the System View. If you manually assign unit IDs to a Switch via the change command the IDs will be retained after a power cycle. If you add a unit to a Fabric that has previously been manually configured with a unit ID and this conflicts with an ID already within the Fabric, then the Switch with the lowest MAC address assumes the ID in question and the other unit will automatically renumber.
3Com recommends that you manually assign the unit IDs within the Fabric if you wish to have predictability of knowing which units have which IDs at all times.
Fabric topology is discovered and the units auto-number their IDs.
Adding and removing units from the Fabric does not cause any renumbering to occur and the Fabric will continue to work normally. Renumbering only occurs when the Fabric is next power cycled if the units are configured to auto-number. The unit LEDs will display the unit number in the Fabric, from 1 to 8.
Figure 17 Resilient Fabric example (using 4 units)
If you are having problems, refer to Solving Fabric Formation Problems on page 66.
PROBLEM SOLVING
This chapter helps you to diagnose and solve problems you may have with the operation of your Switch. There is also an explanation of IP addressing and upgrading software. The topics covered are:

Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs Solving Hardware Problems Solving Communication Problems Solving Fabric Formation Problems
If you experience a problem that is not listed here, it may be included in the Support section of the SuperStack 4 Switch 5500 Command Reference Guide on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch. For Technical Support information, see Appendix D.
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Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs
If the LEDs on the Switch indicate a problem, refer to the list of suggested solutions below. The PWR LED does not light Check that the power cable is firmly connected to the Switch and to the supply outlet. If the connection is secure and there is still no power, you may have a faulty power cord or an internal fault. Firstly, check the power cord by:

testing it in another device. connecting a working power cord to the problem device then contact your supplier for advice.
On powering-up, the PWR LED lights Red The Switch unit has failed its Power On Self Test (POST) because of an internal problem. The fault type will be indicated on the unit LEDs. Contact your supplier for advice. On powering-up, the PWR LED is flashing yellow A port has failed and has been automatically disabled. You can verify this by checking that the Port LED is quickly flashing Yellow. If a port fails, the Switch passes its Power On Self Test and continues to operate normally. A Port LED is flashing yellow The port has failed and has been automatically disabled. The Switch passes its Power On Self Test and continues to operate normally, even if one or more ports are disabled. A link is connected and yet the Port LED does not light Check that:
The Switch and the device at the other end of the link (or cable) are connected securely. The devices at both ends of the link are powered-up The quality of cable is satisfactory Auto-negotiation settings are the same at both ends.
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Auto-negotiation problems will occur with 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T where auto-negotiation is disabled and incorrect cables are being used (cross-over or straight) Auto-negotiation problems will occur with fiber if:
The Receiver (RX) and Transceiver (TX) cable connectors are swapped Fibers are broken Auto-negotiation differs at either end (a link appears at the fixed end and not at the auto-negotiation end)
Solving Hardware Problems
In the rare event of your Switch unit experiencing a hardware failure, refer to the list of suggested solutions below. A fan failure warning message is received Your Switch has a fan monitoring system that will generate fan failure warning messages. Fan failure could potentially reduce the lifetime of the Switch. The monitoring system polls the fan status at periodic intervals while the unit is powered up. If one fan has failed in the Switch, a warning message will be generated in the following ways:

Unit LED the seven segment display will show a green flashing f. RMON Trap if configured, an RMON trap is generated and sent to the management workstation. Command Line Interface an indication of a general hardware failure is provided through the Top level menu displayed when logging on to the CLI. For more detailed information about the failure select the display logbuffer command. Web interface an indication of fan failure is provided through the Device Summary table for the specific unit. In addition all Summary tables turn red to indicate the fan failure.
If a fan failure warning message is generated: 1 Power off the unit. 2 Check that the air vents are not obstructed.
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3 Power cycle the unit. To do this, remove and reconnect the AC mains supply. If the unit has no AC main supply, remove and reconnect the DC RPS supply. 4 If another fan failure warning message is generated via the Command Line Interface or the Web interface, return the unit to 3Com. Unit fails, no SNMP fan failure message is received 1 Power cycle the unit. To do this, remove and reconnect the AC mains supply. If the unit has no AC mains supply, remove and reconnect the DC RPS supply. 2 Check the command line interface (display logbuffer command) to determine whether a thermal shutdown has occurred. 3 If no, return the unit: If yes, check that:

The air vents are not obstructed. The ambient temperatures and environmental conditions meet those specified in Appendix C.
4 Power cycle the unit. If a further thermal shutdown occurs, and all environmental conditions are satisfactory, return the unit to 3Com. Error message indicating that the SFP transceiver is invalid The Switch has identified that the SFP does not meet the minimum requirements for the Switch and has disabled the port. To correct this problem, completely remove the SFP and replace it with a 3Com approved SFP. See Approved SFP Transceivers on page 31. Error message indicating that the SFP transceiver is faulty To correct this problem, completely remove the SFP and then reinsert it. Alternatively, insert another identical SFP. If the problem persists, contact 3Com Technical Support.
Solving Communication Problems
If you experience communication problems with the Switch, ensure that:
The Switch IP address and Management VLAN ID has been configured.
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If the Switch is separated from your management application by a router, ensure that the default gateway IP address within the Switch is the same as the IP address of the router. The Switchs IP address has been entered correctly in your network management application (such as 3Com Network Director).
The following is a brief overview of IP addressing, and how to obtain a registered IP address. IP Addressing To be managed correctly, each device on your network (for example a Switch or Hub) must have a unique IP address. IP addresses have the format n.n.n.n where n is a decimal number between 0 and 255. An example IP address is 192.168.100.8. The IP address is split into two parts:
The first part (192.168.100 in the example) identifies the network on which the device resides The second part (.8 in the example) identifies the device within the network
The natural subnet mask for this example is 255.255.255.0. If your network has a connection to the external IP network, that is, you access the Internet, you must apply for a registered IP address. How do you obtain a registered IP Address? The IP registration system ensures that every IP address used is unique; if you do not have a registered IP address, you may be using an identical address to someone else and your network will not operate correctly. InterNIC Registration Services is the organization responsible for supplying registered IP addresses. The following contact information is correct at time of publication: World Wide Web site: http://www.internic.net If your IP network is internal to your organization only, that is, you do not access the Internet, you may use any arbitrary IP address as long as it is not being used by another device on your network. 3Com suggests you
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use addresses in the range 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. These suggested IP addresses are part of a group of IP addresses that have been set aside specially for use in house only.
Solving Fabric Formation Problems
If you are having problems with correctly forming a fabric, first ensure that Spanning Tree is enabled. If it is enabled, do the following: 1 Power off all units in the fabric. 2 Check all the cable connections in the fabric. 3 Check the ports have been enabled as fabric ports. 4 Power on all units in the fabric.
UPGRADING SOFTWARE
This chapter describes how to upgrade software to your Switch 5500. It covers the following topics:

Upgrading from the Command Line Interface Upgrading from the Bootrom Interface Bootrom Upgrade
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Upgrading from the Command Line Interface

Introduction
This section describes how to upgrade files to your Switch from the Command Line Interface (CLI).
Before upgrading the software to your Switch from the CLI, it is important to check the contents of the flash to ensure that there is enough space to download the new files. The flash space needed for the new files is approximately 5.5 MB. 1 To check the contents of the flash, logon to your Switch either via a telnet connection or directly via the console to display the User View in the CLI and enter the following:
dir unit1>flash:
A file list similar to the following is displayed:

Directory of unit1>flash:/ 0 1 2 3 -rw-rw-rw-rw714784 11043 11427 Apr 02 2005 01:36:16 Apr 02 2005 01:37:17 Apr 02 2005 00:01:01 s4h03_01_00.zip 3ComOScfg.def 3ComOScfg.cfg s4b03_01_00s168.app
4529259 Apr 02 2005 01:39:57
15367 KB total (10215 KB free)
2 You can check the contents of the flash for the remaining units in the fabric by entering:
dir dir dir dir dir dir unit2>flash: unit3>flash: unit4>flash: unit5>flash: unit6>flash: unit7>flash:
The file list should contain one of each file type (.zip, .def, .cfg and .app). 3 Any additional files should be considered for deletion to allow maximum space for downloading the new files. To delete a file from the list enter:
delete/unreserved unit1>flash:/filename
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To delete files from the list for the remaining units in a fabric, replace unit1 with unit2 (on the next line) and so on for each Switch in the fabric. 4 The /unreserved option will cause the file to be deleted from both the flash and the recycle-bin. To check that deleted files have been removed from the recycle-bin enter the following:
reset recycle-bin unit1>flash:/
If the recycle-bin is empty the following is displayed: % File cant be found unitN>flash:/ To check that deleted files have been removed from the recycle-bin for the remaining units in a fabric, replace unit1 with unit2 and so on for each Switch in the fabric. The following steps enable you to backup each Switch in the fabric: 1 To back up the default configuration file on each Switch in the fabric, enter:
copy unit1>flash:/3ComOScfg.def unit1>flash:/030100cfg.def
Replace unit1 with unit2 and so on for each Switch in the fabric. 2 To back up the active configuration file on each Switch in the fabric, enter:
copy unit1>flash:/3ComOScfg.cfg unit1>flash:/030100cfg.cfg
Replace unit1 with unit2 and so on for each Switch in the fabric. 3 To back up the Web user interface file on each Switch in the fabric, enter:
copy unit1>flash:/s4h03_01_00.zip unit1>flash:/030100http.zip
Replace unit1 with unit2 and so on for each Switch in the fabric. TFTP To upgrade software to your Switch via TFTP do the following: 1 To download the application file, enter:
tftp aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa get s4a03_01_00s168.app
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(where aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa is the IP address of the TFTP server) s4a indicates the Switch filename, see Table 15 for further details:
Table 15 Switch 5500 Filenames
Filename Prefix s4a s4b s4e Switch SuperStack 4 Switch 5500-SI software SuperStack 4 Switch 5500-EI software SuperStack 4 Switch 5500 bootrom software
2 To download the Web user interface file, enter:

tftp aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa get http.zip
3 To download the default configuration file, enter: tftp aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa get 3ComOScfg.def 4 To download the bootrom file, enter: tftp aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa get s4e002_012_000.btm The bootrom firmware may not require upgrading for every software upgrade, therefore there may not be a new bootrom (.btm) file to download. File Distribution The following commands enable you to distribute your downloaded files to the remaining Switches in the fabric: 1 To copy the new software file to each Switch in the fabric, enter: copy unit1>flash:/s4a03_01_00s168.app unit2>flash:/ Replace unit2 with unit3 and so on for each Switch in the fabric. 2 To copy the new default configuration file to each Switch in the fabric, enter: copy unit1>flash:/3ComOScfg.def unit2>flash:/ Replace unit2 with unit3 and so on for each Switch in the fabric. 3 To copy the new Web user interface file to each Switch in the fabric, enter: copy unit1>flash:/http.zip unit2>flash:/ Replace unit2 with unit3 and so on for each Switch in the fabric. 4 To copy the new Bootrom firmware file to each Switch in the fabric, enter:
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copy unit1>flash:/s4e002_012_000.btm unit2>flash:/ Replace unit2 with unit3 and so on for each Switch in the fabric. Command Line Interface Switch Setup 1 To set the Switch to boot from the new software you have downloaded, enter the following:
boot boot-loader unit1>flash:/s4a03_01_00s168.app
To set the remaining Switches in the fabric to boot from the new software, replace unit1 with unit2 and so on for each Switch in the fabric. 2 To set the Switch to load the new bootrom firmware, enter: boot bootrom unit1>flash:/s4e002_012_000.btm To set the remaining Switches in the fabric to load the new bootrom firmware, replace unit1 with unit2 and so on for each Switch in the fabric. 3 You will now need to reboot the fabric for the changes to take effect. The Switch will upgrade the bootrom firmware and boot from the specified software .app file. The files that you have saved in the backup phase should be deleted once the upgrade has completed successfully. FTP (via a network port) To upgrade software to your Switch via FTP do the following: 1 Enter the following command from User View: ftp aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa (where aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa is the IP address of the FTP server) If the FTP server has been successfully located, the following information is displayed: Trying... Press CTRL+K to abort Connected
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Information on your FTP server is displayed, logon with your username and password. 2 To download the configuration file, enter: get 3ComOScfg.def The following information is displayed if the download has been successful:
200 PORT command successful. 150 Opening ASCII mode data connection for vrpcfg.def(10986 bytes).......226 Transfer complete. FTP: 10986 byte(s) received in 8.046 second(s) 1000.00 byte(s)/sec.
3 Enter quit to exit. XModem (via the console cable) To upgrade software to your Switch via XModem do the following: 1 From the User View, enter: xmodem get unit1>flash:/3ComOScfg.def The following information is displayed:
**** WARNING **** xmodem is a slow transfer protocol limited to the current speed settings of the auxiliary ports. During the course of the download no exec input/output will be available!
Proceed?[Y/N]y Destination filename [unit1>flash:/vrpcfg.def]? Before pressing ENTER you must choose YES or NO[Y/N]: 2 Enter y to display the following message: Download with XMODEM protocol... ...C..
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3 As the file is downloading, start the XModem send file process with terminal emulation software, such as Microsoft Hyperterminal. When the file download is complete the message Download successful! is displayed. 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 for each of the remaining files.

Introduction
This section describes how to upgrade your Switch from the Bootrom Interface. When the Switch is running the initial boot phase via the console, the following prompt is displayed with a five second countdown timer: Press CTRL-B to enter Boot Menu... 4 followed by a password prompt: password: 1 Select Enter (the default is no password) to display the following boot menu:
BOOT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 0. MENU
Download application file to flash Select application file to boot Display all files in flash Delete file from flash Modify bootrom password Enter bootrom upgrade menu Skip current configuration file Set bootrom password recovery Set switch startup mode Reboot
Enter your choice(0-9): 2 Enter the appropriate menu number to select a specific option. Before upgrading the software to your Switch from the Bootrom Interface it is important to check the contents of the flash to ensure that there is enough space to download the new files.
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3 Select option 3 from the Boot Menu. A file list similar to the following is displayed:
Boot menu choice: 3
File Number File Size(bytes) File Name ==================================================== 1 2 3 4 5* 6 714784 164 11043 4 4529259 11343 s4h03_01_00.zip private-data.txt 3ComOScfg.def snmpboots s4b03_01_00s168.app 3ComOScfg.cfg
Free Space: 10460160 bytes The current application file is s4b03_01_00s168.app
This option displays all the files in flash and also indicates the file that the Switch is currently set to boot from (marked with an asterix). The files which are required by the Switch are: s4h03_01_00.zip 3ComOScfg.def 3ComOScfg.cfg s4b03_01_00s168.app The s4b03_01_00s168.app file is the boot software. The name of this file will vary depending on the Switch type and the release version. Any additional files should be considered for deletion to allow maximum space for downloading the new files. 4 To delete a file from the list select option 4 from the Boot Menu and select the file number you wish to delete. TFTP To upgrade software to your Switch via TFTP, do the following: 1 From the Boot Menu, select option 1 (Download application file to flash) to display the following:
1. Set TFTP protocol parameter 2. Set FTP protocol parameter
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3. Set XMODEM protocol parameter 0. Return to boot menu Enter your choice(0-3):
2 Select option 1 to display the following: Load File name: Switch IP address: Server IP address: 3 Enter the file name, Switch IP address and Server IP address to display the following:
Are you sure to download file to flash? Yes or No(Y/N)
4 Enter y and the following information is displayed to indicate the file is downloading: Attached TCP/IP Interface to netdrv0 Attaching network interface lo0...done Loading.....done Free flash Space: 10456064 bytes Writing flash....done! 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 for each of the remaining files. FTP To upgrade software to your Switch via FTP, do the following: 1 From the Boot Menu, select option 1 (Download application file to flash) to display the following:
1. 2. 3. 0. Set TFTP protocol parameter Set FTP protocol parameter Set XMODEM protocol parameter Return to boot menu
Enter your choice(0-3):
2 Select option 2 to display the following: Load File name: Switch IP address: Server IP address: FTP User Name: FTP User Password: 3 Enter the file name, Switch IP address, Server IP address and FTP user name and password to display the following:
Are you sure to download file to flash? Yes or No(Y/N)
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4 Enter y and the following information is displayed to indicate the file is downloading: Loading.....done Free flash Space: 10456064 bytes Writing flash....done! 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 for each of the remaining files. XModem To upgrade software to your Switch via XModem, do the following: 1 From the Boot Menu, select option 1 (Download application file to flash) to display the following:
2 Select option 3 to display the following: Please select your download baudrate: 1. 9600 2.*19200 3. 38400 4. 57600 5. 115200 0. Return Enter your choice(0-5): 3 Select option 2 to set the baudrate to 19200. You will also need to change the baudrate on Hyperterminal to 19200 bps and select XModem protocol. 4 Press Enter to start the download. The following information is displayed: Now please start transfer file with XMODEM protocol If you want to exit, Press <Ctrl+X> Loading...CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC 5 As the file is downloading, start the XModem send file process with terminal emulation software, such as Microsoft Hyperterminal. When the download is complete, the following information is displayed: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCdone!
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6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 for each of the remaining files.
Bootrom Upgrade
This section describes how to indicate which file the Switch is to boot from once the software has been loaded. 1 From the Boot menu, select option 2 to display a file list similar to the following:
Boot menu choice: 2
File Number File Size(bytes) File Name ==================================================== 1 2 3 4 5* 6 714784 164 11043 4 4529259 11343 s4h03_01_00.zip private-data.txt 3ComOScfg.def snmpboots s4b03_01_00s168.app 3ComOScfg.cfg
Free Space: 10460160 bytes The current application file is s4b03_01_00s168.app Please input the file number to boot:
2 Select the required file number to boot (in the example it is 5). Bootrom Upgrade via TFTP To upgrade the bootrom firmware from the Boot menu via TFTP do the following: 1 From the Boot menu, select option 6 to display the bootrom upgrade menu as shown: Bootrom update menu: 1. Set TFTP protocol parameter 2. Set FTP protocol parameter 3. Set XMODEM protocol parameter 0. Return to boot menu Enter your choice(0-3): 2 Select option 1 to display the following: Load File name: Switch IP address: Server IP address:
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3 Enter the file name, Switch IP address and Server IP address to display the following: Are you sure to update your bootrom? Yes or No(Y/N) 4 Enter y and the following information is displayed to indicate the file is downloading: Attached TCP/IP interface to netdrv0 Attaching network interface Io0...done Loading................................. ...............done Bootrom updating............done! Bootrom Upgrade via FTP To upgrade the bootrom firmware from the Boot menu via FTP do the following: 1 From the Boot menu, select option 6 to display the bootrom upgrade menu as shown: Bootrom update menu: 1. Set TFTP protocol parameter 2. Set FTP protocol parameter 3. Set XMODEM protocol parameter 0. Return to boot menu Enter your choice(0-3): 2 Select option 2 to display the following: Load File name: Switch IP address: Server IP address: FTP User Name: FTP User Password: 3 Enter the file name, Switch IP address, Server IP address, FTP user name and password to display the following: Are you sure to update your bootrom? Yes or No(Y/N) 4 Enter y and the following information is displayed to indicate the file is downloading: Attached TCP/IP interface to netdrv0 Attaching network interface Io0...done Loading................................. ...............done Bootrom updating............done!
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Bootrom Upgrade via XModem
To upgrade the bootrom firmware from the Boot menu via XModem do the following: 1 From the Boot Menu, select option 6 to display the following:
2 Select option 3 to display the following: Please select your download baudrate: 1. 9600 2.*19200 3. 38400 4. 57600 5. 115200 0. Return Enter your choice(0-5): 3 Select option 2 to set the baudrate to 19200. You will also need to change the baudrate on Hyperterminal to 19200 bps and select XModem protocol. 4 Press Enter to start the download. The following information is displayed: Now please start transfer file with XMODEM protocol If you want to exit, Press <Ctrl+X> Loading ...CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC 5 As the file is downloading, start the XModem send file process with terminal emulation software, such as Microsoft Hyperterminal. When the download is complete, the following information is displayed: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCdone! Bootrom updating.........done!
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SAFETY INFORMATION
You must read the following safety information before carrying out any installation or removal of components, or any maintenance procedures on the Switch 5500. WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your personal safety. Follow all directions carefully. You must read the following safety information carefully before you install or remove the unit. AVERTISSEMENT: Les avertissements prsentent des consignes que vous devez respecter pour garantir votre scurit personnelle. Vous devez respecter attentivement toutes les consignes. Nous vous demandons de lire attentivement les consignes suivantes de scurit avant dinstaller ou de retirer lappareil. VORSICHT: Warnhinweise enthalten Anweisungen, die Sie zu Ihrer eigenen Sicherheit befolgen mssen. Alle Anweisungen sind sorgfltig zu befolgen. Sie mssen die folgenden Sicherheitsinformationen sorgfltig durchlesen, bevor Sie das Gert installieren oder ausbauen. ADVERTENCIA: Las advertencias contienen indicaciones que debe respetar por su seguridad personal. Siga las indicaciones con cuidado. Antes de instalar o extraer la unidad, debe leer detenidamente la siguiente informacin de seguridad. AVVERTENZA: le avvertenze contengono istruzioni indispensabili per assicurare la sicurezza personale. Seguire attentamente tutte le indicazioni fornite. Prima di installare o rimuovere l'unit, leggere attentamente le seguenti informazioni di sicurezza.
OSTRZEENIE: Ostrzeenia zawieraj wskazwki, ktrych naley przestrzega dla wasnego bezpieczestwa. Naley uwanie przestrzega wszystkich wskazwek. Przed instalacj lub demontaem
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APPENDIX A: SAFETY INFORMATION
urzdzenia naley uwanie przeczyta ponisze informacje o bezpieczestwie.
Power Cord Set Japan
Important Safety Information

WARNING: Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only. WARNING: If installing the Switch 5500 together (one on top of the other) with SuperStack II or SuperStack 3 units that are shallower than the 5500, the Switch 5500 unit must be installed below the shallower units. WARNING: The unit must be earthed (grounded) or must be connected to an earthed power supply to ensure compliance with safety standards. WARNING: Power Cord Set: This must be approved for the country where it is used:
U.S.A. and Canada

The cord set must be UL-approved and CSA certified. The minimum specification for the flexible cord is: No. 18 AWG Type SV or SJ 3-conductor The cord set must have a rated current capacity of at least 10A. The attachment plug must be an earth-grounding type with a NEMA 5-15P (15A, 125V) or NEMA 6-15P (15A, 250V) configuration. The supply plug must comply with BS1363 (3-pin 13 amp) and be fitted with a 5A fuse which complies with BS1362. The mains cord must be <HAR> or <BASEC> marked and be of type H03VVF3GO.75 (minimum).
United Kingdom only
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Europe only:
The supply plug must comply with CEE 7/7 (SCHUKO). The mains cord must be <HAR> or <BASEC> marked and be of type H03VVF3GO.75 (minimum). The supply plug must comply with section 107-2-D1, standard DK2-1a or DK2-5a. The supply plug must comply with SEV/ASE 1011.
Denmark Switzerland
WARNING: The appliance coupler (the connector to the unit and not the wall plug) must have a configuration for mating with an EN60320/IEC320 appliance inlet. WARNING: The socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible. WARNING: This unit operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to IEC 60950. The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to which it is connected also operates under SELV conditions. WARNING: France and Peru only: This unit cannot be powered from IT supplies. If your supplies are of IT type, this unit must be powered by 230V (2P+T) via an isolation transformer ratio 1:1, with the secondary connection point labelled Neutral, connected directly to earth (ground). Impdance la terre. WARNING: U.K. only: If connecting a modem to the console port of the Switch 5500, 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: Fiber Optic ports Optical Safety
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Class 1 LASER PRODUCT
Never look at the transmit laser through a magnifying device while it is powered on. Never look directly at the fiber TX port and fiber cable ends when they are powered on. WARNING: This device has more than one power input. Disconnect all power inputs to power off this device. WARNING: The installation of the Redundant Power Supply (RPS) should only be carried out by properly trained and qualified personnel. WARNING: These instructions must be read in conjunction with the RPS flyer and the safety and installation instructions supplied with your RPS. WARNING: When powering any Switch 5500 from an RPS, the unit must be earthed (grounded). This can be achieved by either connecting the power cord to the unit or by connecting the earth terminal on the rear of the unit to a reliable electrical earth, or by connecting both. It must be ensured that the earth connection is made before connecting the DC supply from the RPS. WARNING: Any RPS must be approved as an unearthed SELV output in accordance with IEC 60950-1/UL 60950-1/EN 60950-1. WARNING: The characteristics of the Switch 5500 DC supply input are given in Appendix C on page 105. WARNING: RPS Manufacturers recommendations must be followed when connecting the cable to the RPS. WARNING: Ensure that the circuit breaker in the RPS is in the open (off) position when connecting the cable to the RPS. WARNING: You must ensure that the positive terminal on the Switch is connected to the positive (common) terminal of the RPS and that the negative terminal on the Switch is connected to the negative (circuit breaker) terminal of the RPS.
Linformation de Scurit Importante
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WARNING: Ensure that the circuit breaker in the RPS is in the open (off) position when connecting the RPS cable and connector to the Switch.

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 4 Hub, l'unit Switch 5500 doit tre installe en dessous des units Hub plus troites. 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:
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) La prise mle d'alimentation doit respecter la section 107-2 D1 de la norme DK2 1a ou DK2 5a 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). La prise mle d'alimentation doit respecter la norme SEV/ASE 1011
Danemark Europe
Suisse
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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. AVERTISSEMENT: Lappareil fonctionne une tension extrmement basse de scurit qui est conforme la norme CEI 60950. Ces conditions ne sont maintenues que si l'quipement auquel il est raccord fonctionne dans les mmes conditions. 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: Ports pour fibres optiques scurit sur le plan optique.
Dispositif Laser de Classe 1
Ne regardez jamais le laser tant qu'il est sous tension. Ne regardez jamais directement le port fibres optiques et les embouts de cbles fibres optiques tant qu'ils sont sous tension.
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AVERTISSEMENT: Ce priphrique comporte plusieurs entres d'alimentation. Dconnectez toutes les entres d'alimentation afin de le mettre hors tension. AVERTISSEMENT: L'installation du RPS (Redundant Power Supply) ne doit tre confie qu' un personnel form et qualifi. AVERTISSEMENT: Ces instructions doivent tre lues conjointement avec les instructions d'installation et les consignes de scurit qui accompagnent le RPS. AVERTISSEMENT: Lorsqu'un commutateur Switch 5500 est aliment par un module RPS, l'unit doit tre mise la terre. Pour cela, branchez le cordon d'alimentation l'unit ou branchez la borne de mise la terre situe l'arrire de l'unit une prise de terre fiable, ou procdez aux deux raccordements. Assurez-vous que l'unit est mise la terre avant de raccorder l'alimentation CC du RPS. AVERTISSEMENT: Le RPS doit tre approuv en tant que sortie SELV non relie la terre, conformment la norme IEC 60950-1/UL 60950-1/EN 60950-1. AVERTISSEMENT: Ces instructions doivent tre lues conjointement avec les caractristiques de l'alimentation CC du Switch 5500 fournies en annexe C, Spcifications techniques. AVERTISSEMENT: Vous devez respecter les recommandations du fabricant lors du branchement du cble au module RPS. AVERTISSEMENT: Assurez-vous que le disjoncteur du RPS est ouvert (off) lors du branchement du cble au RPS. AVERTISSEMENT: Assurez-vous de brancher la borne positive du commutateur la borne positive (commune) du RPS, et la borne ngative du commutateur la borne ngative (disjoncteur) du RPS. AVERTISSEMENT: Assurez-vous que le disjoncteur du RPS est ouvert (off) lors du branchement du cble et du connecteur du RPS au commutateur 3Com.
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Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen
VORSICHT: Alle Verfahren die in dieser Anleitung beschrieben werden gelten fr alle Modelle, sofern nicht anders angegeben. Wo eine Vorgehensweise fr die Schalter 5500-SI 24 und Schalter 5500-SI 52 gilt wird nur der Begriff Schalter verwendet. Diese Anleitung ist fr Netzwerkadministratoren vorgesehen, die fr die Installation und das Einstellen von Netzwerkkomponenten verantwortlich sind; Erfahrung im Umgang mit LANs (Local Area Networks) wird VORSICHT: Die Installation und der Ausbau des Gerts darf nur durch Fachpersonal erfolgen. VORSICHT: Wenn die Switch 5500 Einheit in einer Stapel mit anderen SuperStack 4 Hub Einheiten eingebaut werden soll, mu die Switch 5500 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. 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).
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VORSICHT: Der Betrieb dieses Gerts erfolgt unter den SELV-Bedingungen (Sicherheitskleinstspannung) gem IEC 60950. 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: Faseroptikanschlsse Optische Sicherheit
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Laser Gert der Klasse 1
Niemals ein bertragungslaser betrachten, whrend dieses eingeschaltet ist. Niemals direkt auf die Faseransnchlsse und auf die Faserkabelenden schauen, whrend diese eingeschaltet sind. VORSICHT: Dieses Gert besitzt mehrere Eingnge zur Stromversorgung. Trennen Sie das Gert zum Ausschalten von allen Stromquellen. VORSICHT: Die RPS (Redundant Power Supply, redundante Stromversorgung) darf nur von entsprechend geschultem und qualifiziertem Fachpersonal installiert werden. VORSICHT: Diese Anleitungen mssen im Zusammenhang mit den Sicherheitshinweisen und Installationsanleitungen zu Ihrer RPS gelesen werden. VORSICHT: Bei der Stromversorgung eines Switch 5500 ber eine RPS muss das Gert geerdet sein. Hierfr kann entweder das Netzkabel an das Gert angeschlossen werden oder die Erdungsklemme an der Rckseite des Gerts mit einer zuverlssigen elektrischen Erdung verbunden werden oder beides. Es ist sicherzustellen, dass die
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Erdungsverbindung vor dem Anschlieen der von der RPS bereitgestellten Gleichstromversorgung hergestellt wird. VORSICHT: Jede RPS muss als nicht geerdetes SELV-Ausgangsgert gem IEC 60950-1/UL 60950-1/EN 60950-1 zugelassen sein. VORSICHT: Diese Anleitungen mssen im Zusammenhang mit den Eigenschaften des Gleichstrom-Versorgungseingangs des Switch 5500 gelesen werden, die in Anhang C, "Technische Daten", aufgefhrt sind. VORSICHT: Beim Anschlieen des Kabels an die RPS sind die Empfehlungen des Herstellers zu beachten. VORSICHT: Stellen Sie sicher, dass sich der Schutzschalter an der RPS beim Anschlieen des Kabels an die RPS in der geffneten Stellung (Aus) befindet. VORSICHT: Stellen Sie auf jeden Fall sicher, dass die positive Klemme am Switch an die positive (gemeinsame) Klemme der RPS und die negative Klemme am Switch an die negative (gemeinsame) Klemme der RPS angeschlossen wird. VORSICHT: Stellen Sie sicher, dass sich der Schutzschalter an der RPS beim Anschlieen des RPS-Kabels und des Steckers des 3Com Switch in der geffneten Stellung (Aus) befindet.
Informacin de Seguridad Importante

ADVERTENCIA: La instalacin o la extraccin de la unidad slo debe llevarla a cabo personal cualificado. ADVERTENCIA: Si instala el 5500 en una pila con unidades SuperStack II o SuperStack 3 que son ms estrechas que el 5500, la unidad 5500 debe instalarse debajo de las unidades ms estrechas. ADVERTENCIA: La unidad debe tener toma de tierra (conectado a tierra). ADVERTENCIA: Conecte la unidad a una fuente de alimentacin con toma de tierra para garantizar el cumplimiento de las normas de seguridad.
Informacin de Seguridad Importante
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ADVERTENCIA: Conjunto de cables elctricos: Debe estar homologado para el pas donde se utilice:
EE.UU. y Canad
El conjunto de cables debe estar homologado por UL y tener la certificacin CSA. La especificacin mnima del cable flexible es: N 18 AWG Tipo SV o SJ Tres conductores El conjunto de cables debe tener una capacidad de corriente nominal de al menos 10 A. El enchufe de conexin debe ser de tipo de toma de tierra con una configuracin NEMA 5-15P (15 A, 125 V) o NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V). La toma de alimentacin debe cumplir la norma BS1363 (3 patillas, 13 A) e instalarse con un fusible de 5 A que cumpla BS1362. El cable de alimentacin de red debe tener la marca <HAR> o <BASEC> y ser de tipo H03VVF3GO.75 (mnimo). La toma de alimentacin debe cumplir la norma CEE 7/7 ("SCHUKO"). El cable de alimentacin de red debe tener la marca <HAR> o <BASEC> y ser de tipo H03VVF3GO.75 (mnimo). La toma de alimentacin debe cumplir la seccin 107-2-D1 de la norma DK2-1a o DK2-5a La toma de alimentacin debe cumplir la norma SEV/ASE 1011.
Slo para el Reino Unido
Slo para Europa:
Dinamarca Suiza
ADVERTENCIA: El acoplador del equipo (el conector para la unidad y no la toma de la pared) debe tener una configuracin que se adapte a una entrada del equipo EN60320/IEC320. ADVERTENCIA: El enchufe debe estar cerca de la unidad y ser de fcil acceso. ADVERTENCIA: Esta unidad funciona en condiciones SELV (voltaje extrabajo de seguridad) de conformidad con la norma IEC 60950. Las condiciones slo se mantienen si el equipo al que est conectada la unidad tambin funciona en condiciones SELV. ADVERTENCIA: Slo para Francia y Per: esta unidad no puede recibir corriente de fuentes IT. Si las fuentes de suministro de corriente son de tipo IT, esta unidad debe recibir 230 V (2P+T) a travs de un transformador aislador con relacin 1:1, con el punto de conexin
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secundario etiquetado como neutro conectado directamente a tierra. Impdance la terre. ADVERTENCIA: Slo para el Reino Unido: si conecta un mdem al puerto de consola del 5500, utilice slo un mdem que sea adecuado para la conexin con el sistema de telecomunicaciones. ADVERTENCIA: Puertos RJ-45. Son conectores de datos RJ-45 blindados. No pueden utilizarse como tomas de telfono tradicionales estndar ni para conectar la unidad a una central de conmutacin PBX tradicional ni a una red telefnica pblica. Conecte slo conectores de datos RJ-45, sistemas de telefona de red local o telfonos de red local a estas tomas. Pueden conectarse cables de datos blindados o sin blindaje con clavijas blindadas o sin blindaje a estos conectores de datos. ADVERTENCIA: Puertos de fibra ptica: seguridad ptica
DISPOSITIVO LSER DE CLASE 1
No mire nunca al lser de transmisin mientras est encendido. No mire nunca directamente al puerto de transmisin de fibra ptica ni a los extremos del cable de fibra ptica mientras estn conectados. ADVERTENCIA: Este dispositivo dispone de ms de una entrada de alimentacin. Desconecte todas las entradas de alimentacin del dispositivo. ADVERTENCIA: La instalacin del sistema de alimentacin superflua (RPS) slo debera llevarla a cabo personal cualificado y con la debida formacin. ADVERTENCIA: Estas instrucciones deben leerse junto con las instrucciones de instalacin y seguridad que se facilitan con el sistema RPS. ADVERTENCIA: al encender cualquier Switch 5500 desde un RPS, la unidad debe contar con una toma de tierra (conexin a tierra). Esto se puede conseguir conectando el cable de alimentacin de la unidad o bien conectando el terminal de tierra en la parte posterior de la unidad a una
Importanti Informazioni di Sicurezza
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toma de tierra fiable, o conectando ambas. Deber asegurarse de que la conexin a tierra se realiza antes de conectar el suministro de CC del RPS. ADVERTENCIA: Todos los RPS deben estar homologados como salidas SELV sin toma de tierra segn IEC 60950-1/UL 60950-1/EN 60950-1. ADVERTENCIA: Estas instrucciones deben leerse junto con las caractersticas de la entrada de suministro de CC del Switch 5500 del Apndice C, Especificaciones tcnicas. ADVERTENCIA: al conectar el cable al RPS debern seguirse las recomendaciones del fabricante. ADVERTENCIA: asegrese de que el disyuntor del RPS se encuentra en la posicin de abierto (desactivado) al conectar el cable al RPS. ADVERTENCIA: deber asegurarse de que el terminal positivo del Switch est conectado al terminal positivo (comn) del RPS, y de que el terminal negativo del Switch est conectado al terminal negativo (disyuntor) del RPS. ADVERTENCIA: asegrese de que el disyuntor del RPS se encuentra en la posicin de abierto (desactivado) al conectar el cable del RPS y el conector al Switch 3Com.

AVVERTENZA: Le operazioni di installazione e rimozione dell'unit devono essere eseguite esclusivamente da personale qualificato. AVVERTENZA: Se si installa lo 5500 in uno stack con unit SuperStack II o SuperStack 3 pi strette del modello 5500, posizionare lo 5500 sotto tali unit. AVVERTENZA: L'unit deve disporre di messa a terra. AVVERTENZA: Per rispettare gli standard di sicurezza, necessario collegare l'unit a una fonte di alimentazione dotata di messa a terra.
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AVVERTENZA: Set dei cavi di alimentazione Deve essere approvato per il paese in cui viene utilizzato.
Stati Uniti e Canada

Il cavo deve avere l'approvazione UL e la certificazione CSA La specifica minima per il cavo flessibile : N. 18 AWG Tipo SV o SJ 3 conduttori Il set di cavi deve avere una capacit nominale di almeno 10 A. La spina di collegamento deve essere dotata di messa a terra, con configurazione NEMA 5-15P (15 A, 125 V) o NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V). La spina di alimentazione deve essere conforme BS1363 (3 pin 13 amp) e dotata di un fusibile da 5 A conforme BS1362. Il cavo dell'alimentazione di rete deve essere contrassegnato dai marchi <HAR> o <BASEC> ed essere di tipo H03VVF3GO.75 (minimo). La spina di alimentazione deve essere conforme CEE 7/7 (tipo "SCHUKO"). Il cavo dell'alimentazione di rete deve essere contrassegnato dai marchi <HAR> o <BASEC> ed essere di tipo H03VVF3GO.75 (minimo). La spina di alimentazione deve essere conforme alla sezione 107-2-D1, standard DK2-1a o DK2 La spina di alimentazione deve essere conforme SEV/ASE 1011
Solo Regno Unito
Solo Europa
Danimarca Svizzera
AVVERTENZA: L'accoppiatore (il connettore all'unit e non la spina a muro) deve avere una configurazione abbinabile a una presa EN60320/IEC320. AVVERTENZA: La presa deve trovarsi vicino all'unit ed essere facilmente accessibile. AVVERTENZA: Questa unit funziona alle condizioni SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) previste dalla norma IEC 60950. Tali condizioni sono mantenute solo se anche l'apparecchiatura a cui collegata opera nelle stesse condizioni. AVVERTENZA: Solo per Francia e Per. Questa unit non pu ricevere alimentazione di tipo IT. Se l'alimentazione di tipo IT, l'unit deve essere alimentata a 230 V (2P+T) tramite un trasformatore di isolamento con rapporto 1:1, con il punto di collegamento secondario
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contrassegnato come Neutro, collegato direttamente a terra. Impdance la terre. AVVERTENZA: Solo Regno Unito. Se si collega un modem alla porta Console dello 5500, utilizzare solo un modem idoneo per il collegamento con il sistema di telecomunicazioni. AVVERTENZA: Le porte RJ-45 sono prese dati RJ-45 schermate. Non pertanto possibile utilizzarle come normali prese telefoniche n per collegare l'unit a un PBX (Private Branch Exchange, centralino telefonico privato) o a una rete telefonica pubblica. Collegare a queste porte solo prese dati RJ-45, sistemi di telefonia o telefoni di rete. A queste prese dati possibile collegare cavi dati schermati o non schermati con prese dati schermate o non schermate. AVVERTENZA: Porte a fibre ottiche - Protezione degli occhi
PRODOTTO LASER CLASSE 1
Non guardare mai il laser di trasmissione attraverso uno strumento ottico di ingrandimento quando acceso. Non guardare mai direttamente la porta TX a fibre ottiche e le estremit del cavo a fibre ottiche quando sono accese. AVVERTENZA: Il dispositivo presenta pi punti di alimentazione. Per spegnere il dispositivo, scollegare tutti i punti di alimentazione. AVVERTENZA: le operazioni di installazione dell'RPS (Redundant Power Supply) devono essere eseguite esclusivamente da personale qualificato e opportunamente addestrato. AVVERTENZA: queste istruzioni devono essere lette insieme alle istruzioni di sicurezza e installazione fornite con l'RPS. AVVERTENZA: se si accende uno Switch 5500 da un RPS, l'unit deve disporre di messa a terra. Per accendere lo switch, possibile collegare il cavo di alimentazione all'unit, collegare il terminale di terra situato sul retro dell'unit a una presa elettrica di terra sicura oppure collegarli
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entrambi. Prima di collegare l'alimentazione CC dell'RPS, necessario verificare la messa a terra. AVVERTENZA: tutti gli RPS devono essere approvati come dispositivi di uscita SELV non messi a terra in conformit con le norme IEC 60950-1/UL 60950-1/EN 60950-1. AVVERTENZA: queste istruzioni devono essere lette insieme ai valori di ingresso dell'alimentazione CC dello Switch 5500 che vengono forniti nell'Appendice C, Specifiche tecniche. AVVERTENZA: quando si collega il cavo all'RPS, si consiglia di rispettare le raccomandazioni fornite dal fabbricante. AVVERTENZA: durante il collegamento del cavo all'RPS, verificare che il salvavita dell'RPS si trovi in posizione Acceso (spento). AVVERTENZA: necessario verificare che il polo positivo sullo switch sia collegato al polo positivo (comune) dell'RPS e che il polo negativo sullo switch sia collegto al polo negativo (salvavita) dell'RPS. AVVERTENZA: prima di collegare il cavo RPS e il connettore allo switch 3Com, verificare che il salvavita si trovi in posizione Acceso (spento).
Wane informacje o zabezpieczeniach

OSTRZEENIE: Instalacja i demonta urzdzenia mog by wykonywane tylko przez wykwalifikowany personel. OSTRZEENIE: Podczas instalacji Switch 5500 w stosie z urzdzeniami SuperStack II lub SuperStack 3, ktre s wsze ni Switch 5500, urzdzenie Switch 5500 musi by zainstalowane pod wszym urzdzeniem. OSTRZEENIE: Urzdzenie musi by uziemione lub musi by podczone do uziemionego rda zasilania w celu zapewnienia zgodnoci z wymogami bezpieczestwa. OSTRZEENIE: Zestaw przewodw zasilania:
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Stany Zjednoczone i Kanada
Zestaw przewodw musi posiada zezwolenie UL oraz certyfikat CSA. Minimalna specyfikacja przewodu gitkiego: Przewd typu SV lub SJ 3 o rednicy 18 wg specyfikacji AWG. Zestaw przewodw musi posiada pojemno prdu znamionowego przynajmniej 10A. Wtyczka musi by uziemiajca z ukadem typu NEMA 5-15P (15A, 125V) lub NEMA 6-15P (15A, 250V). Wtyczka musi by zgodna z norm BS1363 (3-pinowa 13 amperw) i musi by wyposaona w bezpiecznik 5A zgodny z norm BS1362. Przewd sieci zasilajcej musi by oznaczony <HAR> lub <BASEC> i musi by typu H03VVF3g0.75 (minimum). Wtyczka zasilajca musi by zgodna z norm CEE 7/7 (SCHUKO). Przewd sieci zasilajcej musi by oznaczony <HAR> lub <BASEC> i musi by typu H03VVF3g0.75 (minimum). Wtyczka zasilajca musi by zgodna z sekcj 107-2-D1 normy DK2-1a lub DK2-5a. Wtyczka zasilajca musi by zgodna z norm SEV/ASE 1011.
Wielka Brytania
Europa
Dania Szwajcaria
OSTRZEENIE: Zczka urzdzenia (podczona do przecznika, a nie do wtyczki ciennej) musi by odpowiednio dopasowana do normy EN60320/IEC320 otworu wlotowego. OSTRZEENIE: Gniazdo zasilajce musi by umieszczone w pobliu urzdzenia i musi by atwo dostpne. OSTRZEENIE: Urzdzenie to pracuje w warunkach SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage Bezpieczne niskie napicie) zgodnie z norm IEC 60950. Takie warunki s zachowane tylko, jeli osprzt, do ktrego jest podczone, rwnie pracuje w warunkach SELV. OSTRZEENIE: Slo para Francia y Per: Esta unidad no puede recibir corriente de fuentes IT. Si las fuentes de suministro de corriente son de tipo IT, esta unidad debe recibir 230V (2P+T) a travs de un transformador aislador con relacin 1:1, con el punto de conexin secundario etiquetado como neutro conectado directa-
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mente a tierra. Impdance la terre. OSTRZEENIE: Tylko Wielka Brytania: Podczas podczania modemu do portu konsoli Switch 5500 naley stosowa tylko modem odpowiedni do podczenia do sieci telekomunikacyjnej. OSTRZEENIE: Porty RJ-45. S to ekranowane gniazda danych RJ-45. Nie mog by uywane jako tradycyjne gniazda telekomunikacyjne lub stosowane do podczenia urzdzenia do publicznej sieci telefonicznej lub centrali PBX. Do tych gniazd naley podcza jedynie cza danych RJ-45, sieciowe systemy telefoniczne lub telefony sieciowe. Zarwno osonite, jak i nieosonite przewody z danymi wraz z osonitymi lub nieosonitymi wtykami mog by podczone do tych gniazd. OSTRZEENIE: Porty wiatowodowe bezpieczestwo
LASER PRODUKT KLASA 1
Nie wolno nigdy patrze na wczon diod laser transmisyjny przez urzdzenie wzmacniajce. Nie wolno nigdy patrze bezporednio na port wkna TX i kocwki wiatowodw, jeli s zasilane. OSTRZEENIE: To urzdzenie ma kilka punktw podczenia zasilania. Aby wyczy urzdzenie, naley odczy wszystkie punkty zasilania. OSTRZEENIE: Instalacja zasilacza nadmiarowego (RPS) powinna by wykonywana przez odpowiednio przeszkolony i wykwalifikowany personel. OSTRZEENIE: Te instrukcje naley przeczyta razem z instrukcjami dotyczcymi bezpieczestwa i instalacji dostarczonymi z systemem zasilania nadmiarowego. OSTRZEENIE: Jeli dowolny przecznik Switch 5500 jest zasilany z zasilacza RPS, urzdzenie musi by uziemione. Mona to uzyska przez podczenie przewodu zasilajcego do urzdzenia lub przez podczenie kocwki uziemienia z tyu urzdzenia do dobrego elementu uziemiajcego. Naley upewni si, e urzdzenie zostao uziemione przed podczeniem zasilacza prdu staego do zasilacza RPS.
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OSTRZEENIE: Wszystkie zasilacze RPS musz mie certyfikat nieuziemionego rda zasilania SELV zgodny z normami IEC 60950-1/UL 60950-1/EN 60950-1. OSTRZEENIE: Te instrukcje naley przeczyta razem z charakterystyk zasilajcego prdu staego przecznika Switch 5500 opisan w Dodatku C, Specyfikacja techniczna. OSTRZEENIE: Podczas podczania kabla do zasilacza RPS naley przestrzega zalece producenta. OSTRZEENIE: Podczas podczania kabla do zasilacza RPS naley upewni si, e wycznik w zasilaczu jest w pozycji otwartej (wyczony). OSTRZEENIE: Naley upewni si, e kocwka dodatnia przecznika jest podczona do dodatniej (wsplnej) kocwki zasilacza RPS, a ujemna kocwka przecznika jest podczona do ujemnej kocwki (wycznika) zasilacza RPS.
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B
Null Modem Cable
PIN-OUTS
RJ-45 to RS-232 25-pin

Switch 5500 Cable connector: RJ-45 female Screen TxD RxD Ground RTS CTS DSR DCD DTR Shell 3 2 5 7 8 6 1 4 PC/Terminal Cable connector: 25-pin male/female 1 3 2 7 4 20 5 6 8 Screen RxD TxD Ground RTS DTR CTS DSR DCD
only required if screen
always required
required for handshake
PC-AT Serial Cable
RJ-45 to 9-pin
Switch 5500 Cable connector: RJ-45 female Screen DTR TxD RxD CTS Ground DSR RTS DCD Shell 4 3 2 8 5 6 7 1 PC-AT Serial Port Cable connector: 9-pin female Shell 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Screen DCD RxD TxD DTR Ground DSR RTS CTS
only required if screen Required for handshake Always required
required for handshake always required
required for handshake
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APPENDIX B: PIN-OUTS
Modem Cable
RJ-45 to RS-232 25-pin

Switch 5500 Cable connector: RJ-45 female Screen TxD RxD RTS CTS DSR Ground DCD DTR Shell 3 2 7 8 6 5 1 4 RS-232 Modem Port Cable connector: 25-pin male 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 Screen TxD RxD RTS CTS DSR Ground DCD DTR
Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments
10/100 and 1000BASE-T RJ-45 connections.

Table 10 Pin assignments
Pin Number Ports configured as MDI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Transmit Data + Transmit Data Receive Data + Not assigned Not assigned Receive Data Not assigned Not assigned Bidirectional Data A+ Bidirectional Data ABidirectional Data B+ Bidirectional Data C+ Bidirectional Data CBidirectional Data BBidirectional Data D+ Bidirectional Data D10/100 1000
Ethernet Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments
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Table 11 Pin assignments

Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10/100 Receive Data + Receive Data Transmit Data + Not assigned Not assigned Transmit Data Not assigned Not assigned 1000 Bidirectional Data B+ Bidirectional Data BBidirectional Data A+ Bidirectional Data ABidirectional Data D+ Bidirectional Data DBidirectional Data C+ Bidirectional Data C-
Ports configured as MDIX
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APPENDIX B: PIN-OUTS
C
Switch 5500-SI
Physical Dimensions
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Height: 44 mm (1.7 in.) x Width: 440 mm (17.3 in.) x Depth: 274 mm (10.8 in.) Weight: 28 Port - 4.4kg (9.72 Ibs) 52 Port - 4.7kg (10.9 lbs) 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) 10 to +70 C (14 to 158 F) 95% non-condensing
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).
Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Standards Safety Agency Certifications EMC Emissions Immunity Heat Dissipation Power Supply AC Line Frequency Input Voltage Current Rating DC Input Voltage Current Rating Characteristics
continued
UL 60950, EN60950, CSA 22.2 No. 60950, IEC 60950 CISPRR 22 Class A, EN55022 Class A, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, ICES-003 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 EN 55024 80 watts maximum (275 BTU/hour maximum)
50/60Hz 100-240 VAC 1.0A (amps) maximum -48 - -60 VDC 2.0A (amps) maximum SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage), Unearthed
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APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Standards Supported
SNMP SNMP protocol (RFC 1157) MIB II Traps (RFC 1215) MIB-II (RFC 1213) Bridge MIB (RFC 1493) Bridge extensions (RFC 2674) RMON MIB II (RFC 2021) Remote Monitoring MIB (RFC 1757) RS232 (RFC 1659) Interfaces (RFC 2233) MAU MIB (RFC 2239) Ether-like MIB (RFC 2665) MAU MIB (RFC 2668)
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) Link aggregation (IEEE 802.3ad) Network Login (IEEE 802.1x) RADIUS (RFC 2618, 2620)
Switch 5500-EI
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Switch 5500-EI
Physical Dimensions Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Standards Safety Agency Certifications EMC Emissions CISPR 22 Class A, EN55022 Class A, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, ICES-003 Class A, VCCI Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 Immunity Heat Dissipation Power Supply AC Line Frequency Input Voltage Current Rating DC Input Voltage Current Rating Characteristics
continued
Height: 44 mm (1.7 in.) x Width: 440 mm (17.3 in.) x Depth: 274 mm (10.8 in.) Weight: 28 Port - 4.4kg (9.72 Ibs) 52 Port - 4.7kg (10.9 lbs) 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) 10 to +70 C (14 to 158 F) 95% non-condensing
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).
UL60950, EN60950, CSA 22.2 No. 60950, IEC 60950
EN 55024 80 watts maximum (275 BTU/hour maximum)
50/60Hz 100-240 VAC 1.0A (amps) maximum -48 - -60 VDC 2.0A (amps) maximum SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage), Unearthed
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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) MIB II Traps (RFC 1215) RS232 (RFC 1659) Interfaces (RFC 2233) Ether-like MIB (RFC 2665) MAU MIB (RFC 2668) Bridge extensions (RFC 2674)
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) Network Login (IEEE 802.1x) RADIUS (RFC 2618, 2620) Link aggregation (IEEE 802.3ad)
RPS
Safety Requirements The RPS shall comply with the following safety standards: EN60950, UL60950, CSA22.2 60950, IEC60950 When the output is floating (not referenced to earth), the RPS shall meet the requirements for a Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) circuit as defined by these standards 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, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 Immunity Output Specifications Output Voltage Output Regulation Output Noise and Ripple Output Transient Response Output Overcurrent Protection Output Overvoltage Protection Output Connections 54.5V + 0.1V dc at 25C + 1% < 100mV p-p over frequency bandwidth of 30Hz - 30MHz < 5% at load variation 10-90% 90-10% Recover Time < 2msec Between 105% - 130% full load User definable to less than 59V Unearthed positive (common) and negative connections EN 55024
Earthing Lead
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Earthing Lead
Safety Requirements The Earthing Lead shall comply with the following safety standards: UL Subject 758, UL 1581 and CSA C22.2 No. 210 UL VW-1 and CSA FT1 Vertical Flame Test Voltage Rating AWG Insulation Thickness Insulation Colour 600V 18 0.4mm Green/Yellow
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D
Register Your Product
OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT
Warranty and other service benefits start from the date of purchase, so it is important to register your product quickly to ensure you get full use of the warranty and other service benefits available to you. Warranty and other service benefits are enabled through product registration. Register your product at http://eSupport.3com.com/. 3Com eSupport services are based on accounts that you create or have authorization to access. First time users must apply for a user name and password that provides access to a number of eSupport features including Product Registration, Repair Services, and Service Request. If you have trouble registering your product, please contact 3Com Global Services for assistance.
Purchase Value-Added Services
To enhance response times or extend warranty benefits, contact 3Com or your authorized 3Com reseller. Value-added services like 3Com ExpressSM and GuardianSM can include 24x7 telephone technical support, software upgrades, onsite assistance or advance hardware replacement. Experienced engineers are available to manage your installation with minimal disruption to your network. Expert assessment and implementation services are offered to fill resource gaps and ensure the success of your networking projects. More information on 3Com maintenance and Professional Services is available at
Contact your authorized 3Com reseller or 3Com for a complete list of the value-added services available in your area.
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APPENDIX D: OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT
Troubleshoot Online
You will find support tools posted on the 3Com web site at
3Com Knowledgebase helps you troubleshoot 3Com products. This query-based interactive tool is located at http://knowledgebase.3com.com and contains thousands of technical solutions written by 3Com support engineers.
Access Software Downloads
Software Updates are the bug fix / maintenance releases for the version of software initially purchased with the product. In order to access these Software Updates you must first register your product on the 3Com web site at http://eSupport.3com.com/ First time users will need to apply for a user name and password. A link to software downloads can be found at http://eSupport.3com.com/, or under the Product Support heading at http://www.3com.com/ Software Upgrades are the software releases that follow the software version included with your original product. In order to access upgrades and related documentation you must first purchase a service contract from 3Com or your reseller.
Telephone Technical Support and Repair
To enable telephone support and other service benefits, you must first register your product at http://eSupport.3com.com/ Warranty and other service benefits start from the date of purchase, so it is important to register your product quickly to ensure you get full use of the warranty and other service benefits available to you. When you contact 3Com for assistance, please have the following information ready:

Product model name, part number, and serial number Proof of purchase, if you have not pre-registered your product A list of system hardware and software, including revision level Diagnostic error messages Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable
Contact Us
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To send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain a return authorization number (RMA). Products sent to 3Com, without authorization numbers clearly marked on the outside of the package, will be returned to the sender unopened, at the senders expense. If your product is registered and under warranty, you can obtain an RMA number online at http://eSupport.3com.com/. First time users will need to apply for a user name and password.
Contact Us
3Com offers telephone, e-mail and internet access to technical support and repair services. To access these services for your region, use the appropriate telephone number, URL or e-mail address from the list below. Telephone numbers are correct at the time of publication. Find a current directory of contact information posted on the 3Com web site at
http://csoweb4.3com.com/contactus/
Country Australia Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Malaysia New Zealand Pakistan
Telephone Number 1 800 678 515 800 933 486 +61 2 9424 5179 or 000800 650 1111 001 803 61009 00531 616 439 or 03 3507 5984 1800 801 777 0800 446 398 +61 2 9937 5083
Country Philippines P.R. of China Singapore S. Korea Taiwan Thailand
Telephone Number 1235 61 266 2602 or 1800 1 888 9469 800 810 3033 800 6161 463 080 333 3308 00801 611 261 001 800 611 2000
Asia, Pacific Rim Telephone Technical Support and Repair
You can also obtain support in this region using the following e-mail: [email protected] Or request a repair authorization number (RMA) by fax using this number: Europe, Middle East, and Africa Telephone Technical Support and Repair From anywhere in these regions, call: +44 (0)1442 435529 + 65 543 6348
From the following countries, you may use the numbers shown:
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Country Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Hungary Ireland Israel Italy
Telephone Number 01 7956 7124 070 700 770 7010 7289 01080 2783 0825 809 622 01805 404 747 06800 12813 1407 3387 1800 945 3794 199 161346
Country Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland U.K.
Telephone Number 342 0808128 0900 777 7737 815 33 047 00800 441 1357 707 200 123 0800 995 014 9 021 60455 07711 14453 08488 50112 0870 909 3266
You can also obtain support in this region using the following URL: http://emea.3com.com/support/email.html Latin America Telephone Technical Support and Repair Antigua Argentina Aruba Bahamas Barbados Belize Bermuda Bonaire Brazil Cayman Chile Colombia Costa Rica Curacao Ecuador Dominican Republic 1 800 988 2112 0 810 444 3COM 1 800 998 2112 1 800 998 2112 1 800 998 2112 52 5 201 0010 1 800 998 2112 1 800 998 2112 0800 13 3COM 1 800 998 2112 AT&T +800 998 2112 AT&T +800 998 2112 AT&T +800 998 2112 1 800 998 2112 AT&T +800 998 2112 AT&T +800 998 2112 Guatemala Haiti Honduras Jamaica Martinique Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Puerto Rico Salvador Trinidad and Tobago Uruguay Venezuela Virgin Islands AT&T +800 998 2112 57 1 657 0888 AT&T +800 998 2112 1 800 998 2112 571 657 0888 01 800 849CARE AT&T +800 998 2112 AT&T +800 998 2112 54 11 4894 1888 AT&T +800 998 2112 1 800 998 2112 AT&T +800 998 2112 1 800 998 2112 AT&T +800 998 2112 AT&T +800 998 2112 57 1 657 0888
You can also obtain support in this region using the following: Spanish speakers, enter the URL: http://lat.3com.com/lat/support/form.html Portuguese speakers, enter the URL: http://lat.3com.com/br/support/form.html English speakers in Latin America should send e-mail to: [email protected] US and Canada Telephone Technical Support and Repair 1 800 876 3266
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INDEX
factory defaults 19
H
hardware features 14
I Numbers
3C number 24 installing the Switch 21 prerequisites 22 IP addressing registered 65 IP configuration 39
A
access levels of default users 54 automatic setup 47 3Com Network Director 48 console port 48
L
LEDs 16 logging in as a default user 54
B
browsers choosing 52
M
MAC address of the Switch 24 management methods 36 preparing for 40 setting up 35, 38 manual setup console port 41 front panel port 44 MDI configuration 33 MDIX configuration 33
C
cable 10/100/1000 33 pin-outs 101 CD-ROM 10 command line interface management 36 console port 16 conventions notice icons, About This Guide 8 text, About This Guide 8 cross-over configuration 33
P
passwords of default users 54 pin assignments modem cable 102 null modem cable 101 RJ45 102 serial cable 101 pin-outs 101 ports 15 power socket 18 powering-up a Switch 5500 30 problem solving 61, 67 communication problems 64 hardware problems 63 IP addressing 63 LEDs 62
D
default settings 19 users 54 documentation related 9
E
Ethernet address of the Switch 24
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INDEX
rack mounting a Switch 5500 23 related documentation 9 RPS connection 25
S
safety information English 82 French 85 German 88 Italian 93 Spanish 90 serial number of the Switch 24 SFP transceivers 31 Simple Network Management Protocol. See SNMP SNMP 53 SNMP management 37 setting up 53 socket power 18 specifications, system 105 SSH 51 straight-through configuration 33 Switch automatic setup 47 Switch 5500 3C number 24 dimensions 105 Ethernet address 24 features 14 installation 21, 22 MAC address 24 power socket 18 powering-up 30 rack mounting 23 serial number 24 size 105 unit information label 24 weight 105 XRN Distributed Fabric 57, 58 system specifications 105
bootrom via TFTP 77 bootrom via XModem 79 file distribution 70 FTP 71, 75 TFTP 69, 74 XModem 72, 76
W
Web browsers choosing 52 web interface choosing a browser 52 web interface management 37 setting up 52
X
XModem 72 XRN Distributed Fabric 57, 58 Fully Resilient Fabric 58 Guidelines for Interconnecting Units 59 How to Interconnect Units 57 Switch 5500 Support 58 Unit Numbering 60
T
troubleshooting 61, 67
U
unit information label 24 upgrading software bootrom 73 bootrom via FTP 78
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. 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:

INFORMATION TO THE USER
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

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SuperStack 4 Switch 5500 Family Getting Started Guide

3Com Corporation 350 Campus Drive Marlborough, MA 01752-3064

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 4 SWITCH 5500 FAMILY

INSTALLING THE SWITCH

SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT

CREATING AN XRN STACKING FABRIC

OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT

INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Before You Start

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

About Your CD-ROM

The CD-ROM contains the following:

Table 2 Text Conventions

Table 2 Text Conventions (continued)

SuperStack 4 Switch Management Quick Reference Guide This guide contains:

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Accessing Online Documentation

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 4 SWITCH 5500 FAMILY

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 4 SWITCH 5500 FAMILY

About the Switch 5500

RPS Support Mounting XRN

Switch 5500 Front View Detail

Switch 5500 Front View Detail

Figure 1 Switch 5500-SI and Switch 5500-EI 28-Port front view

Port Status LEDs

Figure 2 Switch 5500-SI and Switch 5500-EI 52-Port - front view

PWR LED 1000BASE-X Ports

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 4 SWITCH 5500 FAMILY

1000BASE-X SFP Ports

Green flashing f There has been a fan failure.

Switch 5500 Front View Detail

10/100BASE-T/TX Port LEDs

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 4 SWITCH 5500 FAMILY

Color Yellow Yellow flashing Off

Switch 5500 Rear View Detail

Figure 3 Switch 5500 SI and EI rear view

~100-240V; 50/60Hz; 1.0A

Redundant Power System Socket

Open Book Warning Labels

Redundant Power System Socket

Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 4 SWITCH 5500 FAMILY

INSTALLING THE SWITCH

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH

RPS Connector Cable Tie Earthing Lead

2 x Mounting brackets 4 x Screws 4 x Rubber feet

Choosing a Suitable Site

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH

Figure 4 Fitting a Bracket for Rack-Mounting

Connecting a Redundant Power Supply

Connecting a Redundant Power Supply

The RPS provides two main benefits to the customer:

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH

Connecting a Redundant Power Supply

Table 7 Power Availability

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH

Connecting the Earthing Cable