3com Switch 4500 26-Port User Manual

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Before You Start     7
Conventions     8
Related Documentation     8
Documentation Comments     8

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About the Switch 4500 12

Summary of Hardware Features 13

Switch 4500 — Front View Detail 13

10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports     15
Gigabit Ports     15
Console Port     16
Unit LED     17
LEDs     17

Switch 4500 — Rear View Detail 19

Power Socket     19
Open Book Warning Labels     19
Redundant Power System Socket     20

Default Settings 20

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Package Contents     23
Important Steps Before Proceeding     24
Connecting a Redundant Power Supply to your Switch 4500 PWR     24

Specifying the Redundant Power System     27
Connecting the Switch to the Redundant Power System     28
Connecting the Earthing Cable     30
RPS LED     30