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Contains information about documents and CD-ROM accompanying your Switch 4500.
Provides important information about the current software release.
Details the contents of the CD-ROM, including online documentation and software links.
Lists text and notice icon conventions used throughout the guide.
Lists additional guides like Configuration, Quick Reference, and Command Reference Guides.
Explains how to access the documentation on the CD-ROM supplied with your Switch.
Provides instructions for submitting feedback and comments about the documentation.
Summarizes the hardware features of the Switch 4500 family.
Details the components visible on the front panel of the Switch 4500.
Details the components visible on the rear panel of the Switch 4500.
Lists the default configuration settings for the Switch 4500 family.
Lists all the items included in the Switch 4500 package.
Provides guidelines for selecting an appropriate location for the Switch unit.
Instructions for installing the Switch 4500 into a standard 19-inch rack.
Specific instructions for rack mounting the back of PWR models.
Details on how to connect a Redundant Power Supply (RPS) to PWR models.
Information on specifying and configuring the Redundant Power System.
Steps for connecting the Switch unit to the Redundant Power System.
Instructions for connecting the earthing cable for safety compliance.
Explains the Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality of the Switch 4500 units.
Instructions for stacking multiple Switch units safely.
Describes the sequence of steps for powering up the Switch 4500.
How to verify correct operation by checking the Power LED after POST.
Guidance on selecting appropriate cables for network connections.
Specific cable selection guidance for 1000BASE-X SFP ports.
Describes how to select and use SFP transceivers in SFP ports.
Lists the approved Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceivers for the Switch.
Step-by-step instructions for inserting SFP transceivers into the Switch.
Step-by-step instructions for removing SFP transceivers from the Switch.
Instructions for correctly packaging the Switch for return or repair.
Overview of management methods: CLI, SSH, Web, and SNMP.
Provides an overview of the Switch setup and management flow diagram.
Explains methods for allocating IP information to the Switch.
Steps to take after initial setup before configuring management.
Detailed steps for manually configuring the Switch's IP information.
How to connect a workstation to the console port for management.
Steps for connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port.
How to connect a workstation to a front panel port for management.
How to discover and view automatically assigned IP information.
Using the 3Com Network Director application to discover the Switch.
How to set up CLI management via console port or network.
Description of AUX and VTY user interface types.
Steps to manage the Switch using CLI via a local console port.
Steps to manage the Switch using CLI over a network via Telnet.
How to set up CLI management using SSH over a network.
How to set up web interface management over the network.
Lists supported web browsers and platform combinations for web interface.
Steps to manage the Switch using the web interface over an IP network.
How to set up SNMP management for the Switch.
Information on default user names, passwords, and access levels.
Steps required to interconnect 3Com Switch 4500 units to create a stack.
Guidelines to help prevent problems when setting up a stack.
Describes the two ways unit numbering can be determined in a stack.
Troubleshooting steps based on the status of the Switch LEDs.
Suggested solutions for rare hardware failures, like fan failure.
Ensures correct IP address and VLAN ID configuration for communication.
Overview of IP addressing and how to obtain a registered IP address.
Steps to take if experiencing problems correctly forming a stack.
Describes the contents of the self-extracting executable software file.
Instructions for upgrading Switch software using the Command Line Interface (CLI).
Steps to back up the default and active configuration files.
Procedure for upgrading Switch software using TFTP.
Procedure for upgrading Switch software using FTP.
Procedure for upgrading Switch software via XModem using a console cable.
How to upgrade Switch software from the Bootrom Interface.
Introduction to upgrading software from the Bootrom Interface.
General safety guidelines for installation, removal, and maintenance.
Specific safety information regarding power cord sets for use in Japan.
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