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3Com 3CRDSF9PWR-US - OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch User Manual

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3Com
®
OfficeConnect
Managed PoE Switch
User Guide
3CRDSF9PWR
www.3Com.com
Part Number 10016863 Rev. BB
Published August 2009

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

3Com 3CRDSF9PWR-US - OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch Specifications

General IconGeneral
PoE SupportYes
Power over Ethernet (PoE) per port15.4 W
ManageableYes
Ports8
MAC Address Table Size8K
Dimensions28 cm x 18 cm x 4.4 cm
Operating Temperature0 °C to 40 °C
Storage Temperature-20 °C to 70 °C
Humidity10 - 95% (non-condensing)
CertificationsCE, FCC, UL

Summary

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

User Guide Overview

Overview of the User Guide sections.

GETTING STARTED

About the OfficeConnect Managed Fast Ethernet PoE Switch

Introduction to the switch and its features.

System Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the switch.

Setting Up for Management

Methods of Managing a Switch

Outlines different ways to manage the switch (Web, CLI, SNMP).

Web Interface Management

Managing the switch via a web browser.

Command Line Interface Management

Managing the switch via CLI.

SNMP Management

Managing the switch using SNMP.

IP Configuration

Manual IP Configuration

How to manually configure the switch's IP address.

Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)

Connecting to the Console Port

Steps to connect to the switch's console port.

Manually set the IP Address using the Console Port

Procedure to manually set the IP address via CLI.

Setting Up Web Interface Management

Web Management Over the Network

Steps to manage the switch via web interface over the network.

Default Users and Passwords

Changing Default Passwords

How to change default user credentials.

USING THE 3COM WEB INTERFACE

Starting the 3Com Web Interface

Initial steps to access the web interface.

Understanding the 3Com Web Interface

Explanation of the web interface components (Tree View, Tab View, Port Indicators).

Using the 3Com Web Interface Management Buttons

Explanation of management buttons and icons.

Using Screen and Table Options

Viewing Configuration Information

How to view current configuration details.

Saving the Configuration

Resetting the Device

Restoring Factory Defaults

VIEWING BASIC SETTINGS

Viewing Device Settings

Displays general device information like name, location, etc.

Configuring the Polling Interval

Setting the refresh rate for web management pages.

MANAGING DEVICE SECURITY

Configuring System Access

Defining users, passwords, and access levels for the switch.

Defining RADIUS Clients

Configuring RADIUS server for centralized authentication.

Defining Port-Based Authentication (802.1X)

Setting up port-level authentication using 802.1X.

Defining Local Database Authentication

Enabling/disabling local authentication for users.

Encrypting Connection to the Web Interface (HTTPS)

Configuring HTTPS

Enabling/disabling HTTPS and setting the TCP port.

Changing the Digital Certificate

Using the Secure Shell Protocol (SSH)

Generating the SSH Key

Process to generate DSA and RSA key pairs for SSH.

Defining Access Control Lists

Configuring MAC Based ACLs

Creating and defining rules for MAC-based ACLs.

Defining IP Based ACLs

Creating and defining rules for IP-based ACLs.

Configuring ACL Binding

Binding configured ACLs to specific network ports or LAGs.

Using Broadcast Storm Control

Configuring Broadcast Storm Control

Configures storm control settings for network ports.

MANAGING SYSTEM INFORMATION

Viewing System Description

Displays general device information like name, location, etc.

Configuring System Time

Setting the system clock by polling a time server or manually.

Saving the Device Configuration

Resetting the Device

CONFIGURING PORTS

Viewing Port Settings

Allows viewing current port configuration information.

Defining Port Settings

Configures port parameters like speed, duplex, and state.

AGGREGATING PORTS

Configuring Link Aggregation

Creates a Link Aggregation Group (LAG) by linking ports.

CONFIGURING VLANS

Creating VLANs

Creates or renames VLANs on the switch.

Modifying Port VLAN Settings

Modifies port-specific VLAN settings.

CONFIGURING IP AND MAC ADDRESS INFORMATION

Defining IP Addressing

Assigns an IP address to an interface on the switch.

Configuring ARP Settings

Defines ARP parameters for specific interfaces.

Viewing Address Tables

Viewing Address Table Settings

Displays the current MAC address table configuration.

CONFIGURING IGMP SNOOPING

Defining IGMP Snooping and Query

Configures IGMP Snooping and Query settings.

CONFIGURING SPANNING TREE

Defining Global Settings for Spanning Tree

Assigns STA settings to interfaces and configures global parameters.

CONFIGURING SNMP

Setting SNMP Agent Status

Enables or disables SNMP services for management clients.

Defining SNMP Communities and Traps

Manages access rights by defining SNMP communities and trap destinations.

CONFIGURING QUALITY OF SERVICE

Defining the Queue Mode

Sets queue mode to strict priority or Weighted Round-Robin (WRR).

Defining CoS to Queue Mapping

Maps CoS values to specific traffic queues.

Configuring DSCP to CoS Mapping

Maps DSCP settings to traffic queues.

Configuring Trust Settings

Enables priority tag processing based on DSCP or CoS values.

Defining Bandwidth Settings

Configuring Voice VLAN

Defining Voice VLAN

Enables and defines Voice VLAN globally on the device.

Defining Voice VLAN Port Settings

Configures Voice VLAN settings for specific ports.

MANAGING SYSTEM FILES

Startup Configuration File

Commands to reconfigure the device upon power loss or reboot.

Backing Up System Files

Backs up the system configuration to TFTP or HTTP server.

Restoring Files

Restores system files from TFTP or HTTP server.

Restoring the Software Image

Retrieves and downloads the device software image.

MANAGING POWER OVER ETHERNET DEVICES

Defining PoE Settings

Configures port settings for Power over Ethernet.

MANAGING SYSTEM LOGS

Viewing Logs

Displays all system logs in chronological order.

Configuring Logging

Defines events to record and enables local or remote logging.

VIEWING STATISTICS

Viewing Port Statistics

Displays information about device utilization and errors.

MANAGING DEVICE DIAGNOSTICS

Configuring Port Mirroring

Mirrors traffic from source ports to a target port for analysis.

Configuring Cable Diagnostics

Performs connectivity tests on copper cables.

Pinging Another Device

Sends ICMP echo requests to check network connectivity.

3COM NETWORK MANAGEMENT

3Com Network Supervisor

Easy-to-use application for discovering, mapping, and monitoring networks.

3Com Network Director

Standalone application for managing midsized networks.

3Com Network Access Manager

Secures network perimeter by controlling access.

3Com Enterprise Management Suite

Comprehensive management for large enterprises and advanced networks.

DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES

Related Standards

Lists standards the switch adheres to.

Switch Features

Lists supported features like Auto Negotiation, ARP, etc.

PIN-OUTS

Null Modem Cable

Pinout details for Null Modem Cable.

Modem Cable

Pinout details for Modem Cable.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Fail Safe Commands

Commands to recover from firmware or configuration issues.

GLOSSARY

OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS

Access Software Downloads

How to access software updates and upgrades.

Telephone Technical Support and Repair

Contact information for technical support and repair services.

REGULATORY NOTICES

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