3Com Switch 4007R Getting Started Manual
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Switch 4007R

Getting Started Guide

http://www.3com.com/
Part No. 10014102
Published February 2002

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  • Page 1: Getting Started Guide

    Switch 4007R Getting Started Guide http://www.3com.com/ Part No. 10014102 Published February 2002...
  • Page 2 User Guide. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the United States and may or may not be registered in other countries. 3Com is a registered trademark of 3Com Corporation. The 3Com logo is a trademark of 3Com Corporation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS Slot Restrictions BOUT UIDE Management Access Conventions Administration Console Access World Wide Web Site Web Management Access Where to Go from Here 4007R 8-S NTRODUCING THE WITCH HASSIS 4007R TARTING THE WITCH Overview Switch Features Power On the Switch Management Features What Occurs During Startup EME Management Architecture...
  • Page 4 820-watt AC Power Supply Safety Information Denmark Safety Certification Laser Warning FDA Class 1 Laser Device LED Warning Preinstallation Information NTELLIGENT OWER UBSYSTEM Switch 4007R Power Supply Models Intelligent Power Subsystem Features Power Management Power Supply Modes Power Availability and Power Supply Capacity...
  • Page 5: About This Guide

    Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format The word “syntax” means that you must Syntax evaluate the syntax provided and then supply (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: the appropriate values for the placeholders that appear in angle brackets. Example: http://www.3com.com/ To enable RIPIP, use the following syntax: SETDefault!<port>...
  • Page 6: World Wide Web Site

    From the Help menu, select Contents. Click OK. World Wide Web Site Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) from the 3Com World Wide Web support site at: http://support.3com.com/...
  • Page 7: Ntroducing The

    4007R 8-S NTRODUCING THE WITCH HASSIS This chapter contains an overview of 3Com’s 4007R A power supply bay that holds up to three power 8-slot chassis. supplies and facilitates load sharing and redundancy. The topics in this chapter include: Two slots for management modules.
  • Page 8 1: I 4007R 8-S HAPTER NTRODUCING THE WITCH HASSIS Figure 1 Switch 4007R 8-slot Chassis Front View Figure 2 Switch 4007R 8-slot Chassis Rear View Switch fabric module slots Interface Management module slots module slots Switch 4007 Module and power supply...
  • Page 9: Switch Features

    Power supplies that you can add or replace while Switch Features the chassis is running (referred to as warm swapping) The Switch 4007R 8-slot has the following features: Slots for six interface modules An intelligent power management system Packet switching at an aggregated bandwidth of...
  • Page 10: Management Features

    The EME is an SNMP-based network management module that manages and controls the Switch 4007R chassis and its modules.
  • Page 11: Eme Network Management Functions

    The inventory lists current Web Management Support — You can monitor software revisions for all installed modules. The and manage the EME through the Switch 4007R inventory system also supports a scratchpad Web Management suite of applications. feature so that you can add custom information to 3Com Network Supervisor Support —...
  • Page 12: Backplane Connector Architecture

    The backplane connector provides easy access to all intermodule communication and network the services from the Switch 4007R, including two connectivity to the System Management 10-Mbps MLAN (Management LAN) channels, one Component (SMC). Each MLAN runs at UART channel, a number of system clocks, and the 10 Mbps.
  • Page 13: Hardware Components

    Hardware Components Figure 3 Switch 4007R 820-watt AC Power Supply Hardware Components This section describes the following chassis components: 820-watt AC Power Supply Fan Trays Modules Handle Power Supplies The Switch 4007R 8-slot chassis contains an 820-watt, modular AC power supply (Model Number 3CB9EP8).
  • Page 14: Fan Trays

    Switch 4007R 8-slot chassis. The Switch 4007R 8-slot chassis contains two fan trays, each of which contains three fans (Model Figure 4 Switch 4007R 8-slot Chassis with an 820-watt AC Number 3CB9EF). Four fans cool the interface Power Supply Installed modules, switch fabric modules, and management modules.
  • Page 15: Modules

    10) for management modules: The Enterprise Management Engine ( EME) is an SNMP-based network management module that manages and controls the Switch 4007R and its modules. The EME is the primary communication mechanism into the Switch and modules. You manage other intelligent modules within the chassis through the EME.
  • Page 16 1: I 4007R 8-S HAPTER NTRODUCING THE WITCH HASSIS...
  • Page 17: Switch Fabric Modules

    Six interface modules The EME management module exchanges information with all modules through the Each Switch 4007R is required to have a minimum of management bus. one EME (Enterprise Management Engine) (Model The EME uses the management bus to send Number 3CB9EME).
  • Page 18: Gigabit Ethernet Switch Fabric Modules

    (Model Number 3CB9FG9) is a switch fabric The other switch fabric module is already the module that is optimized for the Switch 4007R primary switch. 8-slot chassis. The 9-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch The other switch fabric module is installed in the Fabric Module has six non-blocking Gigabit lower slot of the chassis.
  • Page 19: Management Modules

    Because Gigabit Ethernet switch fabric modules are the core switching engine of the Switch 4007R, they Enterprise Management Engine (EME) require priority for power and management. The The 3Com Switch 4007R EME is an SNMP-based...
  • Page 20: Interface Modules

    Access the command 10BASE-T There are two types of Switch 4007R interface interface using the Ethernet port modules. Interface modules provide network rlogin or telnet assigned to an IP connectivity functions.
  • Page 21: Slot Restrictions

    To manage the module from the Administration Information Bases (MIBs). Console: Log in to the EME. Slot Restrictions At the prompt, enter: Table 5 lists slot restrictions in the Switch 4007R 8-slot connect <slot>.1 chassis. Where is the chassis slot number of the <slot>...
  • Page 22: Web Management Access

    CoreBuilder 9000 Enterprise Switch address, see the Enterprise Management Engine 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Quick Start Guide for the Switch 4007R. Module (GBIC) Quick Start Guide for the For additional information about Web Management, CoreBuilder 9000 Enterprise Switch...
  • Page 23: Starting The Switch 4007R

    TARTING THE WITCH This chapter summarizes what happens when you What Occurs During Startup power on your Switch 4007R after you have installed all the Switch components. After you turn on the power switch, the following occurs: Before you power on the Switch, review the setup tasks (Figure 6 for the 8-slot chassis) and make certain The power supplies begin operating.
  • Page 24: Where To Go From Here

    Power-on continues. Where to Go from Here The EME is running self-diagnostic Diag tests. To verify that the Switch 4007R chassis and all The EME is calculating the checksum Cksm modules have been installed correctly, examine the value. LED status on each module. To obtain information...
  • Page 25 Telnet or modem con- nection. Perform initial Initially you access the Switch through the management RS-232 port. access With network access, you can manage the Switch 4007R from a remote terminal or SNMP manager.
  • Page 26 3: S 4007R HAPTER TARTING THE WITCH Figure 6 Setup Tasks Switch 4007R 8-slot Determine Site Requirements • Enterprise Switch Getting Started Guide, Appendix B Administer and Operate Unpack the Switch 4007 the Switch Chassis • “Unpacking Instructions” • Enterprise Management Engine...
  • Page 27: Avigating The

    This chapter provides an overview of how to use the You can view additional 3Com technical Documentation CD-ROM and the Web to find documentation on the 3Com home page at: information. After you install and start the http://www.3com.com Documentation CD-ROM, you can review the list of After you have installed your CD-ROM, open the available documents and begin reading.
  • Page 28: Searching Documents

    Browsing on the Web If you have access to the Internet, the documentation on the CD-ROM is available from the 3Com Web site in PDF and HTML. You can print and view individual document pages in the PDF files using the provided Adobe Acrobat Reader application.
  • Page 29: Aintaining The

    This chapter describes the routine maintenance to Routine Maintenance perform to keep your Switch 4007R 8-slot chassis working its best. This chapter also provides On a regular basis, inspect your Switch 4007R chassis instructions for replacing power supplies and fan to verify that: trays.
  • Page 30: Removing And Replacing A Power Supply

    Removing an 820-watt Power Supply The Switch 4007R 8-slot chassis can accommodate up Removing and Replacing a Power Supply to three 820-watt modular load-sharing power supplies.
  • Page 31 Removing and Replacing a Power Supply Figure 7 Switch 4007R Chassis Power Supply Location with a To remove an 820-watt power supply from a Switch 820-watt Power Supply Installed 4007R 8-slot chassis follow these steps: For the 8-slot chassis, set the 820-watt power supply’s Power supply On/Off switch (| / Ο...
  • Page 32: Replacing An 820-Watt Power Supply

    5: M 4007R HAPTER AINTAINING THE WITCH Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet. Figure 9 Removing an 820-watt Power Supply Using the Handle Remove the power cord from the power supply socket. Remove the power supply (Figure 9). Using a flat-blade screwdriver, loosen the spring-loaded screws that secure the power supply to the front of the chassis.
  • Page 33: Removing And Replacing A Fan Tray

    5 to 7 in/lb. (inch-pounds). Figure 10 Guide Pins for the Switch 4007R Power Supply Plug one end of the power cord into the socket on the power supply and then plug the other end into the electrical outlet.
  • Page 34: Removing A Fan Tray From The Chassis

    (Figure 12). The Switch 4007R 8-slot chassis can accommodate up to two fan trays. Figure 12 Removing the Fan Tray from the Switch 4007R Chassis To remove a fan tray from the 8-slot chassis, follow...
  • Page 35: Replacing A Fan Tray In A Chassis

    Replacing a Fan Tray in a Chassis Slide the fan tray into the chassis (Figure 14). You can install a fan tray in your Switch 4007R 8-slot Figure 14 Installing the Fan Tray into the 8-slot Chassis Using chassis while the power is still on.
  • Page 36 5: M 4007R HAPTER AINTAINING THE WITCH Verify that the fan tray is flush with the back of the chassis. If the fan tray and the chassis are not aligned, remove the fan tray and reseat it. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, tighten the six spring-loaded screws to secure the fan tray to the rear of the chassis (Figure 11).
  • Page 37: 8-Slot Chassis Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS This appendix lists the following specifications for the 8-slot Chassis Specifications 3Com 4007R Switch: This section contains specifications for the 4007R Physical Switch 8-slot chassis. Environmental Power Physical Regulatory Compliance Height 57.6 cm 22.7 inches (13 Rack Units) Interfaces Width 48.3 cm...
  • Page 38: Power

    A: S PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS WARNING: Ved brug i Danmark, skal hver 3CB9EP8 ° ° Operating C to 50 C ambient stromforsyning modtage strom fra en separat, temperature ° F to 122 ° dedikeret stikkontakt med en 16-ampere sikring i Storage humidity 10% to 90%, noncondensing installationen.
  • Page 39: Interfaces

    Power Supply Regulatory Compliance EMC Directive Emissions: Power Supply Regulatory Compliance EMC EN55022 This section lists regulatory standards for the EN61000-3, 2 following 4007R Switch 820-watt AC power supply. Immunity: EN50082-1 820-watt AC Power Supply *EMC Directive Compliance This equipment was tested and found to conform to the Council Safety CSA 22.2 No.
  • Page 40 A: S PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 41: Safety , And Preinstallation Information

    8-slot chassis. Location Requirements Maintain proper cooling. Install a Switch 4007R in an area that meets the following requirements: If the chassis is the first device in your rack, then mount it about 10.2 cm (4 in.) up from the floor.
  • Page 42: Precautionary Guidelines

    Table 8 indicates the amount of rack space that is hold the chassis in place while you secure the needed to install a Switch 4007R 8-slot chassis in a chassis to the rack. Telco rack or a Metric rack.
  • Page 43: Rack-Mount Installation Recommendations

    The unit of measure is 1 Rack Unit (1.75 in. or 4.45 cm). The unit of measure is 1 System Unit (25 millimeters). The Switch 4007R 8-slot chassis contains two fan This is the recommended minimum space required between the trays.
  • Page 44: Power Requirements

    8-slot chassis support at least 215.1 kg (474 lb) . 820-watt AC Power Supply Denmark Safety Certification The Switch 4007R 8-slot chassis can contain three The following warning is required for Denmark safety modular 820-watt AC front-loading load-sharing certification: power supplies.
  • Page 45: Laser Warning

    The following warning is required when you install casual exposure to the eye, as with any source of fiber-optic communication modules into the Switch: bright light, 3Com recommends that you do not look into the light source. WARNING: To ensure optical safety when you install...
  • Page 46: Preinstallation Information

    B: S PPENDIX EQUIREMENTS AFETY REINSTALLATION NFORMATION Figure 15 Rack Types Preinstallation Information Use the following rack-mount installation guidelines to ensure your safety and optimal performance. Review all guidelines before you install the chassis in a rack. Before you attempt to mount the chassis in a rack: To help support the 8-slot chassis while you install it in a rack, install the mounting shelves that are shipped with the 8-slot chassis.
  • Page 47 Preinstallation Information Figure 16 Preinstalled Rack-mount Flange Location and Slot Types on the Switch 4007R 8-slot Chassis Switch 4007 Preinstalled flange pin Telco rack open slot Metric rack closed slot...
  • Page 48 B: S PPENDIX EQUIREMENTS AFETY REINSTALLATION NFORMATION...
  • Page 49: Power

    This feature works with other Switch Switch 4007R Power Supply Models features to maintain normal chassis internal operating temperature. Table 9 lists the power supplies that the Switch 4007R High power capacity Determines the current power limit. supports. The power mode and the amount of...
  • Page 50: Power Management

    If the Switch is operating in Power Supply Modes power fault-tolerant mode and a power supply fails, an installed EME The Switch 4007R runs in either of two power supply powers off selected (low power class) modes: Switch 4007R modules until the power deficit is corrected.
  • Page 51 The amount of power that installed modules in a chassis require must not be greater than the When you attempt to set the Switch 4007R to power number of installed power supplies, minus one fault-tolerant mode, EMEs determine if there is (n-1).
  • Page 52: Power Availability And Power Supply Capacity

    This section explains the following concepts concerning power supply management: Power available to modules — The amount of power that is available to Switch 4007R modules is determined by the number of power supplies that are installed. Power capacity of a power supply — The...
  • Page 53: D Technical Support

    3Com FTP site by 3Com technical support engineers. This compli- mentary service, which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to 3Com customers and partners, is located on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site at: http://knowledgebase.3com.com...
  • Page 54: 3Com Ftp Site

    Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable Download drivers, patches, software, and MIBs across the Internet from the 3Com public FTP site. This ser- If you are unable to contact your network supplier, vice is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Page 55 Here is a list of worldwide technical telephone sup- Country Telephone Number port numbers. These numbers are correct at the time Europe, Middle East and of publication. Refer to the 3Com Web site for Africa updated information. From anywhere in these +44 (0)1442 435529 phone...
  • Page 56: Returning Products For Repair

    Fax Number Returning Products for Repair From the following countries, you may call the toll-free Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, numbers; select option 2 and then option 2: you must first obtain an authorization number. Prod-...
  • Page 57 LOSSARY ambient air temperature bridge The temperature of air that surrounds any electrical Equipment that connects different LANs, allowing part or device. Usually refers to the effect of such communication between devices on separate LAN temperature in aiding or slowing down removal of segments.
  • Page 58 Protocol control information that is located at the Enterprise Management Engine. An SNMP-based beginning of a protocol data unit. network management module that enables you to configure and manage the 3Com Switch 4007R hot swapping chassis and their modules. A feature that allows specified components to be...
  • Page 59 LOSSARY IEEE 802.3 switch fabric module front panel port to another device. The IEEE LAN protocol that specifies an implementation of the physical layer and the MAC Internet Protocol (IP) sublayer of the data link layer. IEEE 802.3 uses The protocol that governs packet forwarding within CSMA/CD access at a variety of speeds over a variety the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol of physical media.
  • Page 60 LOSSARY Layer 3 network connectivity to the SMC (System Management Component). Network layer of the OSI Reference Model. Defines protocols for routing data by opening and maintaining a path on the network between systems Multi-mode fiber. An optical fiber with a core to ensure that data arrives at the correct destination diameter of from 50 to 100 microns.
  • Page 61 LOSSARY non-fault tolerant mode When a device cannot reserve the power of a single Quality of Service. Term to describe delay, throughput, power supply to act as backup if one of the other bandwidth, and so forth of a virtual connection; a power supplies fails.
  • Page 62 LOSSARY as a star implements a unidirectional closed-loop star, instead of point-to-point links. Serial communication interface. An IEEE standard for a high-speed bus that uses wire or fiber-optic cable. switch fabric module server A central backplane aggregator for the Switch. A computer that provides clients with application and topology network services.
  • Page 63 LOSSARY personal computers. It combines the transmitting and 1000BASE-SX receiving circuitry needed for asynchronous A Gigabit Ethernet (GEN) Interface Module that communications over a serial line. serves as a 2–Gigabit data channel between the Gigabit Ethernet Switch Fabric Module and other 802.3z–compliant Gigabit Ethernet devices.
  • Page 64 LOSSARY...

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