Page 3 - ONTENTS
C ONTENTS A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Before You Start 7 About Your CD-ROM 7 Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 9 Documentation Comments 10 1 I NTRODUCING THE O FFICE C ONNECT M ANAGED S WITCH 9 AND S WITCH 9 FX About the Switch 12 Summary of Hardware Features 12 Switch — F...
Page 7 - Switch; Before You Start; A number of other useful applications.
A BOUT T HIS G UIDE This guide provides all the information you need to install and use the following switches in their default state. ■ OfficeConnect Managed Switch 9 (3CR16708-91) ■ OfficeConnect Managed Switch 9 FX (3CR16709-91) All procedures described in this guide apply to both models except w...
Page 8 - Conventions; Screen displays; Commands; italics
8 A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that describes important features or instructions Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data o...
Page 9 - Related Documentation; a list of the features supported by the Switch.; Accessing Online; Select the Documentation section from the contents page.
Related Documentation 9 Related Documentation In addition to this guide, each Switch documentation set includes the following: ■ OfficeConnect Managed Switch 9 and Switch 9 FXImplementation Guide This guide contains information on the features supported by your Switch and how they can be used to opt...
Page 10 - The HTML Reference Guide is stored in the
10 A BOUT T HIS G UIDE If the online documentation is to be accessed from a local drive or server, you will need to access the CD-ROM contents via the root directory and copy the files from the CD-ROM to a suitable directory. ■ The HTML Reference Guide is stored in the Docs/reference directory on th...
Page 12 - About the Switch; The Switch is a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Switch, which consists of:; Summary of
12 C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCING THE O FFICE C ONNECT M ANAGED S WITCH 9 AND S WITCH 9 FX About the Switch The Switch is a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Switch, which consists of: ■ 8 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports and either: ■ One 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T (10/100/1000) port or ■ One 100BASE-FX LC port and one ...
Page 13 - Switch — Front View Detail; Figure 1; Switch 9 — front view; Figure 2; Switch 9 FX — front view
Switch — Front View Detail 13 Switch — Front View Detail Figure 1 Switch 9 — front view Figure 2 Switch 9 FX — front view 3CR16708-91 6 7 8 Blue = 1000M, Green = 100M, Yellow = 10M, Flash = Activity Duplex : On = Full OfficeConnect Managed Switch 9 GbE Alert Duplex Link/Activity On = Delivering Powe...
Page 14 - LEDs
14 C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCING THE O FFICE C ONNECT M ANAGED S WITCH 9 AND S WITCH 9 FX LEDs Table 4 lists LEDs visible on the front of the Switch, and how to read their status according to color. For information on using the LEDs for problem solving, see “Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs” on page 52...
Page 16 - Figure 3; Switch 9 — rear view; Figure 4; Switch 9 FX — rear view
16 C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCING THE O FFICE C ONNECT M ANAGED S WITCH 9 AND S WITCH 9 FX Switch — Rear View Detail Figure 3 Switch 9 — rear view Figure 4 Switch 9 FX — rear view WARNING: RJ-45 Ports. These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. They cannot be used as standard traditional telephone sockets, or...
Page 17 - Switch — Rear View Detail; SFP Port
Switch — Rear View Detail 17 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports The Switch has 8 auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports configured as Auto MDI/MDI-X. These ports automatically provide the appropriate connection. The default state for 10/100 Mbps ports is auto-negotiation enabled, where the speed, duplex...
Page 19 - Default Settings; Table 5 shows the default settings for the Switch:
Default Settings 19 Default Settings Table 5 shows the default settings for the Switch: Table 5 Default Settings Feature Switch IP Configuration Automatic by DHCP client Port Status Enabled Port Speed ■ 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports are auto-negotiated ■ 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T port is auto-negot...
Page 20 - system control initialize
20 C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCING THE O FFICE C ONNECT M ANAGED S WITCH 9 AND S WITCH 9 FX If you initialize a Switch unit by selecting System > Control > Initialize in the Web interface or by entering system control initialize in the Command Line Interface, the following settings are retained to al...
Page 21 - Before installing or removing any
2 I NSTALLING THE S WITCH This chapter contains the information you need to install and set up the Switch. It covers the following topics: ■ Package Contents ■ Choosing a Suitable Site ■ Placing Units On Top of Each Other ■ Using a Stacking Clip ■ Wall-mounting ■ The Power-up Sequence ■ SFP Operatio...
Page 22 - Package Contents; Ensure that the ventilation holes are not obstructed.
22 C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLING THE S WITCH procedura di manutenzione, leggere le informazioni di sicurezza riportate nell'Appendice A della presente guida per l'utente. Package Contents ■ Switch unit ■ CD-ROM ■ Getting Started Guide (this guide) ■ Management Quick Reference Guide ■ Release Notes ■ Warra...
Page 23 - Placing Units On Top of Each Other; Air temperature around the Switch does not exceed 50
Placing Units On Top of Each Other 23 ■ Air temperature around the Switch does not exceed 50 °C (122 ° F). If the Switch is stacked with other OfficeConnect units its local air temperature may be greater than room ambient temperature. ■ The air is as free from dust as possible. ■ The unit is install...
Page 24 - Figure 5; Stacking Your Units together; Mounting; To wall mount the unit on a cement wall, follow these instructions:
24 C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLING THE S WITCH To fit another unit: 1 Rest the second unit on the top of the clip and align it with the front of the unit below. 2 Press down gently on the unit to secure in onto the clip, ensuring the fastening pieces fit into the slots on the unit below, as shown in Figure ...
Page 25 - The Power-up Sequence; To wall mount the unit on a wood wall, follow these instructions:; Use the following sequence of steps to power-up the Switch.
The Power-up Sequence 25 Mounting Instructions for Wood Walls To wall mount the unit on a wood wall, follow these instructions: 1 Make two holes 150 mm (5.9 in.) apart. 2 Fix two suitable screws directly into the wall, leaving their heads 3 mm (0.12 in.) clear of the wall surface. The screws should ...
Page 26 - Checking for Correct; Table 6; CAUTION; Using Power over; Com Wireless LAN Building to Building Bridge (3CRWE91096B); LED
26 C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLING THE S WITCH Checking for Correct Operation of LEDs During the Power On Self Test, all ports on the Switch are disabled. When the POST has completed, check the Power and Alert LEDs to make sure that your Switch is operating correctly. Table 6 shows possible colors for these...
Page 28 - Choosing the Correct; cable. Many ports on workstations and; Table 7; Cables required to connect the Switch to other devices if; If you want to install the Switch using a Category 5e or; Straight-through Cable
28 C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLING THE S WITCH For further information about Power Over Ethernet, refer to “Power Management and Control” in the Switch Implementation Guide supplied on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Switch. Power over Ethernet management is available using the web interface or the command...
Page 29 - SFP Operation; Approved SFP; 000BASE-SX SFP transceiver
SFP Operation 29 to a grounded port before connecting network equipment. If you do not, the cable’s Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) may damage the Switch’s port. You can create a grounded port by connecting all wires at one end of a UTP cable to an earth ground point, and the other end to a female RJ-...
Page 30 - Use the following sequence of steps to activate the SFP ports:
30 C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLING THE S WITCH ■ 1000BASE-TX media type: Use this transceiver to connect the Switch directly to a Category 5e twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 connectors. If the SFP transceiver is faulty, it will not operate within the Switch. See “Solving Hardware Problems” on page 53. Use of ...
Page 31 - Figure 6; Inserting a SFP Transceiver; Removing an SFP; Disconnect the cable from the transceiver.
SFP Operation 31 Figure 6 Inserting a SFP Transceiver 5 The 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX fiber transceiver connects to the network using a duplex LC connector. The 1000BASE-TX transceiver connects to the network using an RJ-45 connector. If you are using a fiber transceiver, attach a male duplex LC co...
Page 34 - Prepare for your chosen method of management; Figure 7; Initial Switch Setup and Management Flow diagram
34 C HAPTER 3: S ETTING U P FOR M ANAGEMENT Setting Up Overview This section gives an overview of what you need to do to get your Switch set up and ready for management when it is in its default state. The whole setup process is summarized in Figure 7. Detailed procedural steps are contained in the ...
Page 35 - Setting Up Overview; To protect your Switch from unauthorized access, you must; IP Configuration; You should use the Manual IP configuration method if:; Automatic IP Configuration
Setting Up Overview 35 CAUTION: To protect your Switch from unauthorized access, you must change all default passwords as soon as possible, even if you do not intend to actively manage your Switch. For more information on default users and changing default passwords, see “Default Users and Passwords...
Page 36 - You should use the automatic IP configuration method if:; Preparing for
36 C HAPTER 3: S ETTING U P FOR M ANAGEMENT allow fixed IP addresses to be configured so that you know what IP address will be allocated to the Switch. Refer to the documentation that accompanies your DHCP server. For a detailed description of how automatic IP configuration operates, please refer to...
Page 37 - Manually Configuring IP Information; Connecting to the; Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software.
Manually Configuring IP Information 37 Manually Configuring IP Information You can manually configure the Switch IP information in the following way: ■ Connecting to the console port — Connect a workstation using a console cable to the console port of the Switch. You can then manually enter IP infor...
Page 38 - Connecting the Workstation to the Switch; Figure 8; Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port
38 C HAPTER 3: S ETTING U P FOR M ANAGEMENT Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a standard null modem cable as shown in Figure 8. Figure 8 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port To connect the cable: a Attach the RJ-45 to ...
Page 39 - Setting Up the Switch with IP Information; Figure 9; Example top-level command line interface menu; protocol ip basicConfig; manual; manual
Manually Configuring IP Information 39 Setting Up the Switch with IP Information You are now ready to manually set up the Switch with IP information using the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the Switch detects a connection to its console port. If...
Page 40 - gettingStarted; Using 3Com Network
40 C HAPTER 3: S ETTING U P FOR M ANAGEMENT 4 Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address for the Switch. The screen displays a summary of the information entered. If using the gettingStarted command you will then be prompted to enter system information, change passwords, and then give...
Page 41 - Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information; To connect the cable:
Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 41 Connecting to the Console Port Alternatively, you can view the automatically configured IP information via the command line interface (CLI) through a connection to the console port. (This example describes a local connection to the console port, rat...
Page 42 - Viewing IP Information via the Console Port
42 C HAPTER 3: S ETTING U P FOR M ANAGEMENT 2 Open your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to which you have connected the cable. The settings should be set to match the default settings for the Switch, which are: ■ Any of the following baud rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600...
Page 43 - At the Select menu option prompt enter the; protocol ip; command. A summary of the automatically; Command Line
Methods of Managing a Switch 43 Figure 11 Example top-level command line interface menu 4 At the Select menu option prompt enter the protocol ip interface summary command. A summary of the automatically allocated IP information is displayed. Make a note of the Network IP Address. The initial set up ...
Page 44 - CLI management via the console port; Web Interface; Web interface management over the network; Refer to “Setting Up Web Interface Management” on page 46.; SNMP Management
44 C HAPTER 3: S ETTING U P FOR M ANAGEMENT Figure 12 CLI management via the console port Figure 13 CLI management over the network Refer to “Setting Up Command Line Interface Management” on page 45. Web Interface Management Each Switch has an internal set of web pages that allow you to manage the S...
Page 45 - Refer to “Setting Up SNMP Management” on page 47.; CLI Management via; Check you can communicate with the Switch by entering a; ping; command at the DOS prompt in the following format:
Setting Up Command Line Interface Management 45 Figure 15 SNMP management over the network Refer to “Setting Up SNMP Management” on page 47. Setting Up Command Line Interface Management This section describes how you can set up command line interface management using a local console port connection ...
Page 46 - At the login and password prompts, enter; admin; as your user name and; Choosing a Browser; Supported Web Browsers and Platforms
46 C HAPTER 3: S ETTING U P FOR M ANAGEMENT 4 To open a Telnet session via the DOS prompt, enter the IP address of the Switch that you wish to manage in the following format: telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the Switch) If opening a Telnet session via third party so...
Page 47 - Setting Up SNMP Management; Web Management; Device View
Setting Up SNMP Management 47 For the browser to operate the web interface correctly, JavaScript™ and Cascading Style Sheets must be enabled on your browser. These features are enabled on a browser by default. You will only need to enable them if you have changed your browser settings. Web Managemen...
Page 48 - Table 9; Default Users; Changing Default; You can change the default passwords using either:; command on the CLI, or; Access Level; monitor
48 C HAPTER 3: S ETTING U P FOR M ANAGEMENT automatically loads the correct MIBs and necessary files onto your workstation. Pre-requisites ■ Documentation supplied with the SNMP network management application software. To manage your Switch using an SNMP network management application, you need to s...
Page 49 - Default Users and Passwords
Default Users and Passwords 49 For more information about default users and passwords, refer to the “Switch Management Interface Reference Guide” on the Switch CD-ROM.
Page 52 - The Power LED does not light; testing it in another device; On powering-up, the Alert LED remains orange; The devices at both ends of the link are powered-up.
52 C HAPTER 4: P ROBLEM S OLVING Solving Problems Indicated by LEDs If the LEDs on the Switch indicate a problem, refer to the list of suggested solutions below. The Power LED does not light Check that the power cable is firmly connected to the Switch and to the supply outlet. If the connection is s...
Page 53 - Solving Hardware Problems; The quality of cable is satisfactory.
Solving Hardware Problems 53 ■ The quality of cable is satisfactory. ■ Auto-negotiation settings are the same at both ends. Auto-negotiation problems will occur with 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T where auto-negotiation is disabled and incorrect cables are being used (cross-over or straight). Au...
Page 54 - Check that the port has not had a power limit imposed upon it.; IP Addressing; where; How do you obtain a registered IP Address?
54 C HAPTER 4: P ROBLEM S OLVING enough power subsequently becomes available the port will be powered. ■ Check that the port has not had a power limit imposed upon it. Solving Communication Problems If you experience communication problems with the Switch, ensure that: ■ The Switch IP address has be...
Page 55 - Solving Software Upgrade Problems; system control softwareUpgrade
Solving Software Upgrade Problems 55 The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority is the organization responsible for supplying registered IP addresses. The following contact information is correct at time of publication: World Wide Web site: http://www.iana.org/ If your IP network is internal to your or...
Page 57 - Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your
A S AFETY I NFORMATION You must read the following safety information before carrying out any installation or removal of components, or any maintenance procedures on the Switch. WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your personal safety. Follow all directions carefully.You mu...
Page 58 - Power Cord Set — Japan; Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by; The cord set must be UL-approved and CSA certified.
58 A PPENDIX A: S AFETY I NFORMATION Power Cord Set — Japan Important Safety Information WARNING: Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only. WARNING: The unit must be earthed (grounded). Connect the unit to an earthed power supply to ensure compliance with ...
Page 59 - Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information 59 WARNING: The socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible. You can only remove power from the unit by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet. WARNING: This unit operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to IEC 60950. The...
Page 60 - The Switch supports Power over Ethernet on rear ports 1, 2,; L’information de Sécurité Importante; AVERTISSEMENT
60 A PPENDIX A: S AFETY I NFORMATION WARNING: The Switch supports Power over Ethernet on rear ports 1, 2, 5 and 6. These ports should only be used for Ethernet wiring within the same building. L’information de Sécurité Importante AVERTISSEMENT : L'installation et la dépose de ce groupe doivent être ...
Page 62 - Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen; Europe
62 A PPENDIX A: S AFETY I NFORMATION présent document risque d'entraîner l'exposition à des rayonnements laser dangereux. AVERTISSEMENT: Le commutateur prend en charge l'alimentation sur Ethernet sur les ports arrière 1, 2, 5 et 6. Ces ports doivent être utilisés pour la connectique Ethernet à l'int...
Page 63 - Faseroptikanschlüsse – Optische Sicherheit; Información de seguridad importante; la instalación y retirada de la unidad sólo debe llevarla a
Información de seguridad importante 63 die Verbindung der Einheit mit einem traditionellem privatem oder öffentlichem Telefonnetzwerk gebraucht werden. Nur RJ-45-Datenanscluße, Telefonnetzsysteme or Netztelefone an diese Steckdosen anschließen. Entweder geschützte oder ungeschützte Buchsen dürfen an...
Page 64 - conjunto de cables eléctricos:; La especificación mínima del cable flexible es:
64 A PPENDIX A: S AFETY I NFORMATION ADVERTENCIA: conjunto de cables eléctricos: debe estar homologado para el país donde se utilice: ADVERTENCIA: el acoplador del equipo (el conector para la unidad y no la toma de la pared) debe tener una configuración que se adapte a una entrada del equipo EN60320...
Page 66 - Importanti Informazioni di Sicurezza; le operazioni di installazione e rimozione dell'unità; Solo Europa
66 A PPENDIX A: S AFETY I NFORMATION Importanti Informazioni di Sicurezza AVVERTENZA: le operazioni di installazione e rimozione dell'unità devono essere eseguite esclusivamente da personale qualificato. AVVERTENZA: l'unità deve disporre di messa a terra. per rispettare gli standard di sicurezza, è ...
Page 67 - la presa deve trovarsi vicino all'unità ed essere facilmente; PRODOTTO LASER
Importanti Informazioni di Sicurezza 67 AVVERTENZA: la presa deve trovarsi vicino all'unità ed essere facilmente accessibile. L'unico modo per rimuovere l'alimentazione dall'unità consiste nello scollegare il cavo di alimentazione dalla presa. AVVERTENZA: questa unità funziona alle condizioni SELV (...
Page 68 - l'esecuzione di procedure o regolazioni non previste dalle
68 A PPENDIX A: S AFETY I NFORMATION AVVERTENZA: l'esecuzione di procedure o regolazioni non previste dalle istruzioni fornite in questa guida può provocare emissioni laser nocive. AVVERTENZA: Lo switch supporta l'alimentazione su Ethernet sulle porte posteriori 1, 2, 5 e 6. Tali porte devono essere...
Page 69 - Signal
B P IN - OUTS RJ-45 to RS-232 Adapter Cable An RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter cable is provided with the Switch for connecting a management device to the RJ-45 console port on the rear panel. The pinout is shown below. Table 10 Pin assignments RJ-45 Pin Signal DB-9 Pin Direction 1 RTS 7 2 DTR 4 3 TxD 3 4 DCD...
Page 70 - Ports configured as MDI; Pin Number; Ports configured as MDIX
70 A PPENDIX B: P IN - OUTS RJ-45 Pin Assignments Pin assignments are identical for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX RJ-45 connectors. Table 11 Pin assignments Table 12 Pin assignments Pin Number 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 1000BASE-T Ports configured as MDI 1 Transmit Data + Bidirectional Data A+ 2 Transmit Data - ...
Page 71 - OfficeConnect Managed Switch 9 and Switch 9 FX
C T ECHNICAL S PECIFICATIONS OfficeConnect Managed Switch 9 and Switch 9 FX Physical Dimensions Height: 57.9 mm (2.3 in.)Width: 229 mm (9.0 in.)Depth: 185.4 mm (7.3 in.) Weight: 1.0 kg (approx) Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature 0 ° to 50 °C (32 ° to 122 °F) Storage Temperature –40 ° t...
Page 72 - Standards Supported; SNMP
72 A PPENDIX C: T ECHNICAL S PECIFICATIONS Standards Supported SNMP SNMP protocol (RFC 1157) MIB-II (RFC 1213) Bridge MIB (RFC 1493) RMON MIB (RFC 2819, Groups 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9) RMON MIB II (RFC 2021) Remote Monitoring MIB (RFC 1757) MAU MIB (RFC 2239) Terminal Emulation Telnet (RFC 854) Protocols U...
Page 73 - and Guardian; can include 24x7 telephone technical support, software
D O BTAINING S UPPORT FOR YOUR P RODUCT Register Your Product Warranty and other service benefits start from the date of purchase, so it is important to register your product quickly to ensure you get full use of the warranty and other service benefits available to you. Warranty and other service be...
Page 75 - . First time users will; Contact Us; Country; Philippines
Contact Us 75 To send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain a return authorization number (RMA). Products sent to 3Com, without authorization numbers clearly marked on the outside of the package, will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s expense. If your product...
Page 77 - NDEX; See
I NDEX 77 I NDEX A access levels of default users 48automatic setup 40 3Com Network Supervisor 40console port 41 B browsers choosing 46 C cable choosing the correct 28 CD-ROM 9command line interface management 43 console port 18conventions notice icons, About This Guide 8text, About This Guide 8 cro...
Page 79 - FCC S; CSA S
R EGULATORY N OTICES FCC S TATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a comme...