3com 4900 sx Quick Setup Guide
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About the
SuperStack 3
Switch 4900 SX
SuperStack 3
Switch 4900 SX
The SuperStack
®
3 Switch 4900 SX connects your existing 1000 Mbps
devices and high-performance workgroups with a 1000BASE-SX
backbone or server connection. In addition, you can combine the
SuperStack 3 range of products, with any SuperStack II system as your
network grows.
backbone or server connection. In addition, you can combine the
SuperStack 3 range of products, with any SuperStack II system as your
network grows.
For information about using the software features of the Switch, refer to
the “SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide” on
the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch.
the “SuperStack 3 Switch Management Interface Reference Guide” on
the CD-ROM that accompanies the Switch.
Summary of
Hardware Features
summarizes the hardware features that are supported by the
Switch 4900 SX.
Table 3 Hardware features
Feature
Switch 4900 SX
Addresses
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Up to 12,000 supported
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Up to 64 permanent entries
Forwarding Modes
Store and Forward
Duplex Modes
Full duplex
Flow Control
Supported on all ports
Traffic Prioritization
Supported (IEEE 802.IQ)
Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Auto-negotiating 1000BASE-SX
SuperStack 3
Architecture
Architecture
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Connects to SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant
Power System (ARPS) (3C16071B)
Power System (ARPS) (3C16071B)
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19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting
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