ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide provides information about configuring your network using the
commands supported on the 3Com
®
Switch 4500.
How This Guide is
Organized
The Switch 4500 Configuration Guide consists of the following chapters:
■Getting Started — Details the main features and configurations of the Switch
4500.
■Port Operation — Details how to configure Ethernet port and link
aggregation.
■VLAN Operation — Details how to configure VLANs.
■PoE Operation — Details on Power over Ethernet configuration.
■Network Protocol Operation — Details how to configure network protocols.
■IP Routing Protocol Operation — Details how to configure routing
protocols.
■Multicast Protocol — Details how to configure multicast protocols.
■ACL Configuration— Details how to configure QoS/ACL.
■Stacking Configuration— Details how to configure stacking.
■RSTP Configuration — Details how to configure RSTP.
■802.1X Configuration — Details how to configure 802.1X.
■File System Management — Details how to configure file system
management.
Intended Readership The guide is intended for the following readers:
â– Network administrators
â– Network engineers
â– Users who are familiar with the basics of networking