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User Manual

Table of Contents

Contents
5
About This Guide
13
- Introduction
  13
  - Terminology
    13
- Finding Information in This Guide
  14
- Conventions
  15
- Command Syntax Symbols
  16
- Line-Editing Commands
  17
- Related Publications
  17
Switch 9000 Overview
19
- About the Switch 9000
  19
- Summary of Features
  19
  - Port Connections
    20
  - Full Duplex
    21
  - Switch Operation
    21
- Network Configuration Example
  22
- Switch 9000 Front View
  24
  - Ports
    24
  - LEDs
    25
- Switch 9000 Rear View
  26
  - Power Socket
    26
  - Serial Number
    26
  - MAC Address
    26
  - Console Port
    26
- Factory Defaults
  27
Installation and Setup
29
Accessing The Switch
37
Commands
53
- Understanding the Command Syntax
  53
  - Syntax Helper
    54
  - Command Completion
    54
  - Abbreviated Syntax
    54
  - Command Shortcuts
    54
  - Numerical Ranges
    55
  - Names
    55
  - Symbols
    55
- Line-Editing Commands
  56
- Command History Substitution
  57
- Common Commands
  57
- Switch 9000 Commands
  58
  - General Switch Commands
    59
  - User Account Commands
    60
  - Switch Management Commands
    61
  - VLAN Commands
    62
  - Protocol Commands
    63
  - FDB Commands
    63
- Port Commands
  64
  - PACE Commands
    65
  - STP Commands
    65
  - Basic IP Commands
    67
  - IP ARP Commands
    68
  - IP Route Table Commands
    69
  - ICMP Commands
    69
  - RIP Commands
    71
  - Logging Commands
    73
  - Configuration and Image Commands
    75
Virtual LANs (VLANs)
77
Switch Forwarding Database (FDB)
93
- Overview of the FDB
  93
  - FDB Contents
    93
  - FDB Entry Types
    93
  - PACE Prioritization
    94
  - How FDB Entries are Added
    94
- Configuring FDB Entries
  95
  - FDB Configuration Example
    95
- Displaying FDB Entries
  95
- Removing FDB Entries
  96
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
97
- Overview of the Spanning Tree Protocol
  97
  - How STP Works
    99
    - Initialization
      99
    - Stabilization
      100
    - Reconfiguration
      100
- Spanning Tree Domains
  100
  - Defaults
    101
- STP Configurations
  102
- STP Configurations to Avoid
  104
- Creating STP Domains
  105
- Enabling STP on the Switch
  106
- Configuring STP
  106
  - Configuration Example
    108
- Displaying STP Settings
  108
- Disabling and Resetting STP
  110
IP Unicast Routing
111
- Overview of IP Unicast Routing
  111
  - Router Interfaces
    111
  - Populating the Routing Table
    112
    - Dynamic Routes
      113
    - Static Routes
      113
    - Multiple Routes
      113
- Configuring IP Unicast Routing
  114
- Verifying the IP Unicast Routing Configuration
  115
- Configuring DHCP/BOOTP Relay
  115
  - Verifying the DHCP/BOOTP Relay Configuration
    115
- Routing Configuration Example
  120
- Displaying Router Settings
  122
- Resetting and Disabling Router Settings
  123
Status Monitoring and Statistics
125
- Status Monitoring
  125
- Port Statistics
  128
- Port Errors
  130
- Switch Logging
  131
  - Local Logging
    132
    - Real-time Display
      132
  - Remote Logging
    133
  - Logging Commands
    134
- RMON
  135
  - About RMON
    135
  - About the RMON Groups
    136
    - Statistics
      136
    - History
      136
    - Alarms
      137
    - Events
      137
  - Benefits of RMON
    137
    - Improving Efficiency
      137
    - Allowing Proactive Management
      137
    - Reducing the Traffic Load
      137
  - RMON and the Switch
    138
  - RMON Features of the Switch
    138
  - About Event Actions
    139
Software Upgrade and Boot Options
141
- Upgrading the Software
  141
  - Rebooting the Switch
    142
- Saving Configuration Changes
  142
  - Returning to Factory Defaults
    143
- Boot Option Commands
  143
Safety Information
145
- Important Safety Information
  145
  - Power
    145
  - Power Cord
    146
  - Fuse
    147
  - Fiber Optic Ports
    147
  - Lithium Battery
    148
- L’information de Sécurité Importante
  148
  - Power
    149
  - Cordon électrique
    150
  - Fuse
    150
  - Ports pour fibres optiques
    151
  - Batterie au lithium
    151
- Wichtige Sicherheitsinformat ionen
  152
  - Power
    152
  - Power Cord
    153
  - Fuse
    153
  - Faseroptikanschlüsse - Optische Sicherheit
    154
  - Lithiumbatterie
    155
Technical Specifications
157
Troubleshooting
159
- LEDs
  159
- Using the Command-Line Interface
  160
  - VLANs
    162
  - STP
    163
  - Routing
    164
Technical Support
165
- Online Technical Services
  165
  - World Wide Web Site
    165
  - 3Com Bulletin Board Service
    165
    - Access by Analog Modem
      165
    - Access by Digital Modem
      166
  - 3ComFactsSM 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
Index
175
3Com Corporation Limited Warranty
179

Size:

2.07 MB
Pages:

180
Language:

English

User Manual

Table of Contents

Contents
5
About This Guide
13
- Introduction
  13
  - Terminology
    13
- Finding Information in This Guide
  14
- Conventions
  15
- Command Syntax Symbols
  16
- Line-Editing Commands
  17
- Related Publications
  17
Switch 9000 Overview
19
- About the Switch 9000
  19
- Summary of Features
  19
  - Port Connections
    20
  - Full Duplex
    21
  - Switch Operation
    21
- Network Configuration Example
  22
- Switch 9000 Front View
  24
  - Ports
    24
  - LEDs
    25
- Switch 9000 Rear View
  26
  - Power Socket
    26
  - Serial Number
    26
  - MAC Address
    26
  - Console Port
    26
- Factory Defaults
  27
Installation and Setup
29
Accessing The Switch
37
Commands
53
- Understanding the Command Syntax
  53
  - Syntax Helper
    54
  - Command Completion
    54
  - Abbreviated Syntax
    54
  - Command Shortcuts
    54
  - Numerical Ranges
    55
  - Names
    55
  - Symbols
    55
- Line-Editing Commands
  56
- Command History Substitution
  57
- Common Commands
  57
- Switch 9000 Commands
  58
  - General Switch Commands
    59
  - User Account Commands
    60
  - Switch Management Commands
    61
  - VLAN Commands
    62
  - Protocol Commands
    63
  - FDB Commands
    63
- Port Commands
  64
  - PACE Commands
    65
  - STP Commands
    65
  - Basic IP Commands
    67
  - IP ARP Commands
    68
  - IP Route Table Commands
    69
  - ICMP Commands
    69
  - RIP Commands
    71
  - Logging Commands
    73
  - Configuration and Image Commands
    75
Virtual LANs (VLANs)
77
Switch Forwarding Database (FDB)
93
- Overview of the FDB
  93
  - FDB Contents
    93
  - FDB Entry Types
    93
  - PACE Prioritization
    94
  - How FDB Entries are Added
    94
- Configuring FDB Entries
  95
  - FDB Configuration Example
    95
- Displaying FDB Entries
  95
- Removing FDB Entries
  96
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
97
- Overview of the Spanning Tree Protocol
  97
  - How STP Works
    99
    - Initialization
      99
    - Stabilization
      100
    - Reconfiguration
      100
- Spanning Tree Domains
  100
  - Defaults
    101
- STP Configurations
  102
- STP Configurations to Avoid
  104
- Creating STP Domains
  105
- Enabling STP on the Switch
  106
- Configuring STP
  106
  - Configuration Example
    108
- Displaying STP Settings
  108
- Disabling and Resetting STP
  110
IP Unicast Routing
111
- Overview of IP Unicast Routing
  111
  - Router Interfaces
    111
  - Populating the Routing Table
    112
    - Dynamic Routes
      113
    - Static Routes
      113
    - Multiple Routes
      113
- Configuring IP Unicast Routing
  114
- Verifying the IP Unicast Routing Configuration
  115
- Configuring DHCP/BOOTP Relay
  115
  - Verifying the DHCP/BOOTP Relay Configuration
    115
- Routing Configuration Example
  120
- Displaying Router Settings
  122
- Resetting and Disabling Router Settings
  123
Status Monitoring and Statistics
125
- Status Monitoring
  125
- Port Statistics
  128
- Port Errors
  130
- Switch Logging
  131
  - Local Logging
    132
    - Real-time Display
      132
  - Remote Logging
    133
  - Logging Commands
    134
- RMON
  135
  - About RMON
    135
  - About the RMON Groups
    136
    - Statistics
      136
    - History
      136
    - Alarms
      137
    - Events
      137
  - Benefits of RMON
    137
    - Improving Efficiency
      137
    - Allowing Proactive Management
      137
    - Reducing the Traffic Load
      137
  - RMON and the Switch
    138
  - RMON Features of the Switch
    138
  - About Event Actions
    139
Software Upgrade and Boot Options
141
- Upgrading the Software
  141
  - Rebooting the Switch
    142
- Saving Configuration Changes
  142
  - Returning to Factory Defaults
    143
- Boot Option Commands
  143
Safety Information
145
- Important Safety Information
  145
  - Power
    145
  - Power Cord
    146
  - Fuse
    147
  - Fiber Optic Ports
    147
  - Lithium Battery
    148
- L’information de Sécurité Importante
  148
  - Power
    149
  - Cordon électrique
    150
  - Fuse
    150
  - Ports pour fibres optiques
    151
  - Batterie au lithium
    151
- Wichtige Sicherheitsinformat ionen
  152
  - Power
    152
  - Power Cord
    153
  - Fuse
    153
  - Faseroptikanschlüsse - Optische Sicherheit
    154
  - Lithiumbatterie
    155
Technical Specifications
157
Troubleshooting
159
- LEDs
  159
- Using the Command-Line Interface
  160
  - VLANs
    162
  - STP
    163
  - Routing
    164
Technical Support
165
- Online Technical Services
  165
  - World Wide Web Site
    165
  - 3Com Bulletin Board Service
    165
    - Access by Analog Modem
      165
    - Access by Digital Modem
      166
  - 3ComFactsSM 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
Index
175
3Com Corporation Limited Warranty
179

Size:

2.07 MB
Pages:

180
Language:

English