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3Com SuperStack II PS Hub User Manual (188 pages)

3Com SuperStack II PS Hub User Guide 3C16405-PS Hub 40 12-port, PS Hub 40 24-port-3C16406, PS Hub 50 24-port-3C16450

Brand: 3Com | Category: Switch | Size: 2.33 MB

User Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
About this Guide

15
- Introduction
  15
- Conventions
  16
- How to Use this Guide
  16
About the Ps Hub

19
- Introduction
  19
  - Features
    20
- How You Can Use the PS Hub
  22
- Workgroups
  25
  - What Are Workgroups
    25
  - Segments and Port Switching
    26
  - Workgroup Example
    30
How the Ps Hubs Differ

33
- Overview
  33
- PS Hub 40
  34
  - Segment Switch
    34
  - PS Hub 50 Transceiver Module Slot
    38
Using the Ps Hub

41
- Leds and Ports
  43
- Before You Start
  44
  - What Other Equipment Is Needed
    44
- Positioning the PS Hub
  46
- Using the Rubber Feet
  46
- Using the Labels
  47
- Rack and Wall Mounting
  48
  - Rack Mounting
    48
  - Wall Mounting
    49
- Connecting Workstations to Your Hub
  51
  - Using Transceiver Modules
    52
- Connecting PS Hubs Together (Stacking)
  52
  - About Cascade Cables
    53
  - Using Cascade Cables
    54
  - Using Hot Swap Cascade Units
    55
- Connecting Different Hubs and Stacks to Your Hub
  56
- Powering on the Units
  57
- Spot Checks
  57
Load Balancing

59
- Overview
  59
  - How Does Load Balancing Work
    60
  - Using an External Switch
    61
- Performing Load Balancing
  61
Managing the Ps Hub

63
- Introduction
  63
- Why Manage Your Stack
  64
- How You Can Manage Your Stack
  65
  - Command Line Interface
    65
  - Web Interface
    65
  - SNMP Network Management
    66
- Methods of Management
  67
  - Requirements for Managing over the Network
    68
  - IP Addresses
    69
- Command Line Interface (CLI)
  70
  - Through the Console Port
    70
  - Over the Network
    73
- Web Interface
  74
  - Through the Console Port
    74
  - Over the Network
    74
  - Which Web Browsers Are Supported
    74
- Quick Config Manager
  75
  - Through the Console Port
    75
  - Over the Network
    76
Using the Command Line Interface

77
- Accessing the CLI
  78
  - Initial Access
    78
  - Logging on
    78
  - Logging off
    79
- Using the CLI Menus
  80
  - CLI Menu Structure
    80
  - Navigating the Menus and Entering Commands
    81
- Quick Guide to the Commands
  82
- Commands
  83
Management Using the Web Interface

89
- Accessing the Web Interface
  89
- About the Web Interface
  92
  - General Components
    92
  - Page Components
    94
  - Web Interface Map
    94
- Using the Web Interface
  95
  - Unit View and Unit Pages
    96
  - User Access Levels
    97
  - Exiting the Web Interface
    97
- Online Help System and Documentation
  97
- Unit Pages
  98
  - Unit View
    98
  - Unit Status
    99
  - Management Address
    100
  - Port Setup
    101
  - Console Port Configuration
    102
  - Segment Configuration
    103
  - Switch Configuration
    104
  - Permanent Address Management
    104
- Management Settings Pages
  105
  - Documentation
    105
  - Getting Started
    106
  - Password Setting
    107
  - System Name
    107
- Configuration Pages
  108
  - Initialize
    108
  - Load Balancing
    108
  - Reset
    108
  - Resilient Links
    109
  - Add Resilient Link
    111
  - Software Upgrade
    112
- Health Pages
  113
  - Segment Graph
    113
Problem Solving

115
A Dimensions, Standardsandcabling

121
- Dimensions and Operating Environment
  121
- BABT Approval (for U.K. Users Only
  121
- Standards
  122
- Cabling
  123
  - 10BASE-T Cable
    123
  - Console Cable
    124
  - Modem Cable
    125
  - Cascade Connections
    126
- Management Settings
  126
B Management Using Quick Config Manager

128
- Installing Quick Config Manager and the Load Balancing Tool
  128
  - Installation Requirements
    128
  - Installation Procedure
    129
- Running Quick Config Manager
  130
- Configuring Multiple Stacks
  130
- Selecting Your Management Access Method
  131
- Windows NT Only
  131
- Quick Config Manager Window Map
  131
- Accessing the Stack
  134
- Giving the Stack an IP Address
  135
- Viewing the Stack
  138
- Configuring Segments
  140
- Configuring the Segment Switch
  143
- Load Balancing
  144
  - Menus
    145
  - Changing the Community Name
    145
  - Viewing Current Utilization
    146
  - Viewing Utilization History
    147
  - Fixing and Unfixing Segments and Ports
    149
  - Performing Load Balancing
    151
- Changing the Console Port Settings
  153
- Upgrading a Stack
  154
- Solving Problems with Quick Config Manager
  155
Serial Web Utility

157
- Introduction
  157
- Installing the Serial Web Utility
  157
- Using the Serial Web Utility
  159
- Solving Problems with the Serial Web Utility
  160
Agent Upgrade Utility

161
- Using the Upgrade Utility
  161
- Solving Problems with the Agent Upgrade Utility
  163
Technical Support

165
- Online Technical Services
  165
  - World Wide Web Site
    165
  - 3Com Bulletin Board Service
    165
  - 3Comfacts Automated Fax Service
    166
  - 3Comforum on Compuserve Online Service
    167
- Support from Your Network Supplier
  167
- Support from 3Com
  168
- Returning Products for Repair
  169
Glossary

171

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Table of Contents

About this Guide

About the Ps Hub

How the Ps Hubs Differ

Using the Ps Hub

Load Balancing

Managing the Ps Hub

Using the Command Line Interface

Management Using the Web Interface

Problem Solving

A Dimensions, Standardsandcabling

B Management Using Quick Config Manager

Serial Web Utility

Agent Upgrade Utility

Technical Support

Glossary

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