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3Com 4800G User Manual

3Com 4800G
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Part Number: 10016617 Rev AA
Published: April 2008
3Com
®
Switch 4800G Family
Getting Started Guide
Switch 4800G 24-Port
Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port
Switch 4800G 48-Port
Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port
Switch 4800G 24-Port SFP

Table of Contents

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3Com 4800G Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brand3Com
Model4800G
CategorySwitch
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About This Guide

Conventions

Lists icon conventions used throughout the guide for notices and warnings.

Related Documentation

Lists other manuals offering additional information for managing the switch.

Product Overview

Introduction

Introduces the 3Com Switch 4800G family and its features.

Switch 4800G 24-Port

Details the appearance and front panel of the 24-Port model.

Switch 4800G PWR 48-Port

Details the appearance and front panel of the PWR 48-Port model.

Switch 4800G PWR 24-Port

Details the appearance and front panel of the PWR 24-Port model.

Switch 4800G 24-Port SFP

Details the appearance and front panel of the 24-Port SFP model.

Switch 4800G 48-Port

Details the appearance and front panel of the 48-Port model.

System Specifications

Details system specifications across different Switch 4800G models.

Pluggable Modules

Describes the types of pluggable modules supported by the switch.

CX4 Cable Description

Describes the CX4 cable and its types.

Preparing to Install the Switch

Safety Precautions

Lists important safety rules to avoid device impairment and injury.

Installation Site Requirements

Details requirements for the installation environment and site.

Temperature and Humidity Requirements

Specifies environmental requirements for temperature and humidity.

Cleanness Requirements

Discusses dust and harmful substance limits in the equipment room.

Electromagnetic Susceptibility

Explains how to mitigate interference from external sources.

Laser Safety

Warns about laser safety for Class 1 devices.

Installation Tools

Lists the tools required for installation.

Installing the Switch

Cabinet Installation Methods

Details methods for installing the switch into a 19-inch cabinet.

Mounting Hardware

Explains front/rear mounting ears and guide rails.

Workbench Mounting

Instructions for placing the switch on a workbench.

Connecting Power and Grounding Cables

Details on connecting power and grounding cables.

Connecting the AC Power Cable

Steps for connecting the AC power cable.

Connecting the DC Power Cable

Instructions for connecting DC power cables for various models.

Connecting the Console Cable

Explains how to connect the console cable.

Optional Interface Modules

Describes the process of installing and removing interface modules.

Dedicated CX4 Cable Installation

Instructions for installing the dedicated CX4 cable.

Dedicated CX4 Cable Removal

Instructions for removing the dedicated CX4 cable.

Verifying Installation

Checks to perform after installation to ensure correctness.

Initial Power-On

Configuration Environment Setup

Steps to set up the environment for switch configuration.

Console Cable Connection

Details on connecting the console cable for configuration.

Terminal Parameter Configuration

How to set terminal parameters for connection.

Booting the Switch

Procedures for powering on the switch and its startup modes.

Changing Boot Mode

How to change the switch's startup mode from fast to normal.

Loading the Boot ROM and Host Software

Introduction to Loading Modes

Overview of software loading methods via serial or Ethernet.

Local Software Loading via XModem

Detailed steps for loading software via XModem.

Local Software Loading via TFTP

Detailed steps for loading software via TFTP.

Local Software Loading via FTP

Detailed steps for loading software via FTP.

Remote Software Loading

Loading software remotely using FTP or TFTP.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Software Loading Failure

Troubleshooting steps for software loading errors.

Password Loss

Procedures for handling forgotten user or BootROM passwords.

Power Supply Failure

How to check for and troubleshoot power supply issues.

Configuration System Failure

Troubleshooting terminal display issues during configuration.

Lightning Protection for the Switch

Lightning Arrester for AC Power

Installing a lightning arrester for AC power input.

Lightning Arrester for Network Port

Installing a lightning arrester for network ports.

3Com Network Management

3Com Network Supervisor

Overview of the 3Com Network Supervisor application.

3Com Network Director

Overview of the 3Com Network Director application.

3Com Network Access Manager

Overview of the 3Com Network Access Manager application.

3Com Enterprise Management Suite

Overview of the 3Com Enterprise Management Suite.

Integration Kit with HP OpenView

Details on integrating with HP OpenView.

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