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3Com 4500G User Manual

3Com 4500G
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3Com
®
Switch 4500G Family
Getting Started Guide
Switch 4500G 24-Port (3CR17761-91)
Switch 4500G 48-Port (3CR17762-91)
Switch 4500G PWR 24-Port (3CR17771-91)
Switch 4500G PWR 48-Port (3CR17772-91)
www.3Com.com
Part Number: 10014899 Rev. AA
Published: October 2006

Table of Contents

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3Com 4500G Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brand3Com
Model4500G
CategorySwitch
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introducing the Switch 4500G Family

About the Switch 4500G

Provides an overview of the 3Com Switch 4500G Series, its capabilities, and target market.

About the Switch 4500G

Provides an overview of the 3Com Switch 4500G Series, its capabilities, and target market.

Switch 4500G 24-Port and Switch 4500G 48-Port—Front and Rear Panel Detail

Details the front and rear panel components and layout for 24-Port and 48-Port models.

Switch 4500G PWR 24-Port and 48-Port -Front and Rear Panel Detail

Describes the front and rear panel layout and components for the Power over Ethernet (PoE) models.

System Specifications of the Switch 4500G Series

Outlines the key technical specifications for all models in the Switch 4500G series.

Installing the Switch

Rack-Mounting the Switch

Provides step-by-step instructions for securely mounting the switch in a standard 19-inch rack.

WARNING: Safety Information

Emphasizes the critical need to read safety and regulatory information before installation or maintenance.

Connecting the Power Cords and the Ground Wire

Explains the procedure for connecting the power supply and ensuring proper grounding for the switch.

Setting Up for Management

Methods of Managing a Switch

Outlines the different ways to manage the switch, including CLI, SSH, Web, and SNMP.

IP Configuration

Covers manual and automatic (DHCP) methods for configuring the switch's IP address.

Manually Configuring IP Information

Covers manual configuration of the switch's IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

Default Users and Passwords

Lists the default user accounts and their access levels for switch management.

Problem Solving

Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs

Helps diagnose issues based on the status and behavior of the switch's LED indicators.

Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs

Helps diagnose issues based on the status and behavior of the switch's LED indicators.

Solving Hardware Problems

Provides solutions for common hardware failures, such as fan issues or SFP transceiver errors.

Solving Communication Problems

Offers troubleshooting steps for communication issues with the switch.

Upgrading Software

Upgrading from the Command Line Interface

Describes the process of upgrading switch software using the Command Line Interface (CLI).

Upgrading from the Bootrom Interface

Explains how to upgrade software and firmware via the switch's Bootrom interface.

Switch 4500G 24-Port and Switch 4500G 48-Port—Front and Rear Panel Detail

LEDs of Switch 4500G 24-Port and Switch 4500G 48-Port Switch

Switch 4500G PWR 24-Port and 48-Port -Front and Rear Panel Detail

Switch 4500G PWR 24-Port and 48-Port Indicators

System Specifications of the Switch 4500G Series

Rack-Mounting the Switch

Connecting the Power Cords and the Ground Wire

Connecting the Ground Wire

CAUTION: Correctly connecting the switch ground wire is crucial to the lightning protection and electromagnetic susceptibility (EMS) of your switch.

Highlights the importance of proper grounding for lightning protection and electromagnetic compatibility.

Connecting Console Cable

Methods of Managing a Switch

IP Configuration

Manually Configuring IP Information

Connecting the Workstation to the Switch

Setting Up the Switch with IP Information

Manually Configuring IP Information

Setting Up the Switch with IP Information

Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information

Viewing IP Information using the Console Port

Setting Up Command Line Interface Management

Web Management Over the Network

Setting Up SNMP Management V1 or V2

Default Users and Passwords

Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs

Solving Hardware Problems

Solving Communication Problems

Solving Fabric Formation Problems

Upgrading from the Command Line Interface

TFTP

FTP (using a network port)

XModem (using the console cable)

Upgrading from the Bootrom Interface

Upgrading from the Bootrom Interface

FTP

XModem

Bootrom Upgrade

Bootrom Upgrade using TFTP

Bootrom Upgrade using FTP

Bootrom Upgrade using XModem

Technical Specifications

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