Page 3 - COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide; Contents; About this Guide
3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide Contents About this Guide Intended Audience ........................................................................................ vConventions..................................................................................................
Page 7 - Intended; Warnings
3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide v About this Guide This guide describes how to install and configure the 3COM Security Switch 6200 hardware and system software. The Security Switch 6200 is based on the 3COM system software and may be referred to as the system. Intended Au...
Page 8 - Related
vi 3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide About this Guide Related Documentation The following guides provide additional installation and configuration information for the system. Security Switch 6200 Product Release NotesInstall Server Installation and Configuration GuideSecuri...
Page 9 - Introduction
3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide 1-1 Introduction The Security Switch 6200 is a high performance, turnkey security services switch that integrates best-in-class firewall, virtual private networks, intrusion detection, and content security engines. The system offers high po...
Page 10 - Chassis; Figure 1-2 Rear Panel Component Layout
1-2 3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide Introduction • One serial console port. • Two redundant, hot-swappable power supplies. • Five expansion slots for optional VPN or other security acceleration cards. Chassis The chassis is front rack mountable, in a standard 19 inch rack...
Page 11 - First Time Startup Interview; Configuration Tool
3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide 1-3 Introduction Management Options The system provides two system management options: • First time startup interview • Configuration Tool First Time Startup Interview The system uses a built in, easy to configure, interview tool (cos_inter...
Page 13 - Installation
3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide 2-1 Installation This chapter describes the system installation, covering the following topics: • Pre-installation considerations • Chassis installation • Interface connections Before You Start ! WARNING: To ensure power connectivity, if yo...
Page 14 - Shipment Check; Requirement
2-2 3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide Installation Site Requirements The system installation site should meet the following requirements: Shipment Check Using the packing slip as a reference, inspect package contents for missing or damaged items. If parts are missing or dam...
Page 15 - Figure 2-1 3COM Security Switch 6200 Shipping Contents
3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide 2-3 Installation Figure 2-1 3COM Security Switch 6200 Shipping Contents NOTE: 3COM recommends that you save the shipping containers in the event you need to send back one or more components. FIBER 10/100/1000 10/100 CONSOLE (max) 9800,8,N,1...
Page 16 - Tools; Cable Description; Cable
2-4 3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide Installation Additional Equipment • PC running RedHat Linux 6.2 or greater software. This software is used to support the Security Switch 6200 Graphical User Interface (GUI) and for hosting the Check Point™ FireWall-1 ® Management Serve...
Page 17 - Terminal or PC; Figure 2-2 Front Rack Mounting the Chassis
3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide 2-5 Installation Terminal or PC A VT-100 terminal or a Personal Computer (PC) is required during installation. The terminal or PC is connected to the chassis’s craft port, allowing you to monitor start-up diagnostics and to configure the un...
Page 19 - Interface Connections and
3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide 3-1 Interface Connections and First Time Start-Up This chapter describes the procedure for powering up the system for the first time. Specifically covered are the following: • Connecting to the Management Console • Powering Up the System • ...
Page 20 - Connecting a Laptop Computer to the system Front Serial
3-2 3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide Interface Connections and First Time Start-Up To connect to the serial connector use the DB9 serial connector located on the front panel of the system. NOTE: If you are connecting to the system Management Console using a terminal or PC,...
Page 21 - Connecting Remotely; Figure 3-2 Connecting to the System Remotely; Figure 3-3 System Rear View Power Connections
3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide 3-3 Interface Connections and First Time Start-Up Connecting Remotely To access the system remotely: 1. Connect one end of an RJ45-to-RJ45 cable into a remote access device. 2. Connect the other end into the Management port. Figure 3-2 show...
Page 22 - Table 3-1 Front Panel LED Descriptions
3-4 3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide Interface Connections and First Time Start-Up 2. Attach the male end of the power cable into an AC power source. The system is powered up when power is applied to the power supplies. NOTE: If the system is powered up with one power supp...
Page 23 - BMC Generated POST Beep Codes
3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide 3-5 Interface Connections and First Time Start-Up POST Error Beep Codes The following tables list POST error beep codes. Before system video initialization, the BIOS and BMC use these beep codes to inform users on error conditions. BMC Gene...
Page 25 - POST Memory Error 3-Beep Codes
3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide 3-7 Interface Connections and First Time Start-Up POST Memory Error 3-Beep Codes Beep Code Debug port 80h error Codes Daignostic LED Decoder Meanings G=Green, R=Red, A=Amber Hi Low 3 00h Off Off Off Off No memory was found in the system 3 0...
Page 33 - Configuring the
3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide 4-1 Configuring the Security Switch 6200 System The system uses a menu driven configuration interface (cos_config) for configuration purposes. This tool supports adding, modifying, or deleting any of the system configuration parameters. Thi...
Page 59 - Upgrading the System
3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide 5-1 Upgrading the System Software This chapter describes how to update your 3COM Security Switch 6200 system software. Upgrading the System Software If you are upgrading your system from a previously configured release, you do not need to u...
Page 65 - Technical Support; World Wide Web Site
3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide 7-1 Technical Support 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services. This chapter describes these services. Information contained in this chapter is correct at time of publication. For the most rec...
Page 66 - Com Knowledgebase Web Services
7-2 3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide Technical Support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services The 3Com Knowledgebase is a database of technical information to help you install, upgrade, configure, or support 3Com products. The Knowledgebase is updated daily with technical informa...
Page 67 - Email Support; Europe, Middle East and Africa; Telephone Support
3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide 7-3 Technical Support Support from 3Com If you are unable to obtain assistance from the 3Com online technical resources or from your network supplier, 3Com offers email and telephone technical support services. To find out more about your s...
Page 68 - Telephone Support Numbers
7-4 3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide Technical Support Telephone Support Numbers Country Telephone Number Country Telephone Number Asia, Pacific Rim Australia India Indonesia Malaysia New Zealand Pakistan Philippines Singapore S. Korea Taiwan Thailand 1 800 678 515 +61 2 9...
Page 70 - Fax Numbers for return authorization numbers
7-6 3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide Technical Support Returning Products for Repair Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain an authorization number. Products sent to 3Com without authorization numbers will be returned to the sender uno...
Page 73 - Technical Specifications; Physical Characteristics
3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide A-1 A Technical Specifications This appendix lists the physical, environmental, and power characteristics of the 3COM Security Switch 6200. Physical Characteristics Size (Inches): 3.5 H x 17.5 W x 25.5 DWeight: approximately 32 lbs Environm...
Page 75 - Connector Pin Assignments; Pin Number
3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide B-1 B Connector Pin Assignments This appendix describes the craft port pin assignments: The Craft port, located on the front of the system, uses a DB- 9 connector with the following pin identifications and associated signals. DB-9 Connector...
Page 77 - Regulatory Information; Regulatory Standards Compliance; CE marking for the EEA (European Economic Area)
3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide C-1 C Regulatory Information This appendix provides the following compliance statements: • Regulatory Standards Compliance • Radio Frequency Interference • VCCI Statement Regulatory Standards Compliance The following regulatory agencies hav...
Page 78 - EMI Compliance; Radio Frequency Interference; NOTE; Other EMI Approvals; Immunity Compliance
C-2 3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide Regulatory Information EMI Compliance Radio Frequency Interference NOTE In accordance with FCC Part 15 Subpart B requirements, changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by 3COM Corporation could void the use...
