3Com manual Configuring the Security Switch 6200 System, Upgrading the System Software

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4 Configuring the Security Switch 6200 System

Configuring System Parameters	4-2
Configuring User Accounts	4-5
Configuring the Network Time Protocol (NTP)	4-6
Configuring Domain Name Resolution	4-6
Configuring the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)	4-7
Configuring Physical Interfaces	4-10
Configuring Tap Interfaces	4-12
Configuring Network Interfaces	4-13
Configuring IP Aliases	4-14
Configuring Static Routes	4-16
Configuring Static ARP Entries	4-17
Configuring the Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)	4-18
Exiting from the Configuration Tool	4-21
Saving Your System Configuration	4-21
Restoring Your System Configuration	4-21
Displaying Your System Configuration	4-21
Restoring the system to Factory Default Settings	4-25
Getting Help Within the Configuration Tool	4-25

5 Upgrading the System Software

Upgrading the System Software

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6Upgrading the System Software Using the Safe Upgrade and Rollback Features

	Using Multiple Versions of Software (Safe Upgrade)	6-1
	Upgrading from Version 2.0	6-1
	Upgrading from Version 2.1 and Greater	6-3
	Upgrading from Software to a UP While an RP is
	Operational (Rollback)	6-4
7	Technical Support
	Online Technical Services	7-1
	World Wide Web Site	7-1
	3Com Knowledgebase Web Services	7-2
	3Com FTP Site	7-2
	Support from Your Network Supplier	7-2
	Support from 3Com	7-3
	Email Support	7-3
	Telephone Support	7-3
	Returning Products for Repair	7-6
A	Technical Specifications
	Physical Characteristics	A-1
	Environmental Characteristics	A-1
	Power Characteristics	A-1

3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide

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Contents Security Switch Hardware and Software Users Guides 10/10010/100/1000 FIBERUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENTEnd of Life Statement Regulated Materials StatementContents Installation3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide About this Guide4 Configuring the Security Switch 6200 System Technical Specifications5 Upgrading the System Software Technical SupportConnector Pin Assignments Regulatory InformationSafety Regulatory Standards Compliance3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide About this Guide IntendedAudience Conventions3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide Security Switch 6200 Product Release NotesInstall Server Installation and Configuration Guide Security Switch 6200 Applications GuideSystem IntroductionComponents Figure 1-1 6200 Front View ChassisFigure 1-2 Rear Panel Component Layout Management Options Configuration ToolFirst Time Startup Interview 3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide Installation Before You StartRequirement Site RequirementsDescription Figure 2-1 3COM Security Switch 6200 Shipping Contents MGMT1 MGMT2 SYS HDD10/100 FIBERAdditional Equipment Required Equipment ToolsCables Table 2-1 Cable Distance LimitationsInstallation Terminal or PCFront Rack Mounting Figure 2-2 Front Rack Mounting the ChassisTabletop Mounting Making Connections Interface Connections and First Time Start-UpManagement Serial Port Connections Connecting a Terminal or PC to the System Front Serial Craft Port Connecting Remotely Power ConnectionsFigure 3-2 Connecting to the System Remotely Figure 3-3 System Rear View Power ConnectionsStartup and NormalOperation LED DisplaysPOST Error Beep Codes BIOS Generated POST Error Beep CodesError message BMC Generated POST Beep Codes3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide POST Memory Error 3-Beep Codes error CodesBeep Debug port 80hFirst Time Startup 3. Define the Time Zone 3-10 5. Define the Management Services6. Configure the SNMP parameters 4. Select a region3-11 7. Configure the individual user accountsThe following is an example display showing configured users 8. Configure the host interfaces9. Configure all additional interfaces 3-1210. Configure your default gateway 3-13 11. Configure NTP to achieve time synchronization3-14 Configuring the Security Switch System Parameters Configuringchoices. The Enter key is used to select default values 2. To change any of the system parameters enter y, or press the Return key to leave system parameters unchanged 5. Define the Management Services Configuring User Accounts Resolution the NetworkTime Protocol Domain NameConfiguring the Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP To configure SNMP 1. Select Option 5 from the main menu2. Configure SNMP Servers. For example 3. Enter the desired option or enter X to return to the main menu4. Configure SNMP Communities. For example 6. Configure SNMP Trap Destinations. For example Interfaces 4-104-11 4-12 1. Select Option 7 from the main menuConfiguring Network Interfaces 4-134-14 IP Aliasesinterface. To configure IP Aliases 4-15 Configuring Static Routes 4-16Configuring Static ARP Entries 4-17Configuring the Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol VRRP 4-184-19 4-20 Saving Your System Configuration ConfigurationExiting from the Configuration Tool Restoring4-22 address=10.1.1.50 data /dnsserver4-23 ipinterface data ifname=management 1 address=192.168.10.6 /data4-24 ipaddr=128.205.1.31 macaddr=0000a2000003 /data statichost accountDefault Settingssystem to Factory4-26 Upgrading the System Software Upgrading the System SoftwareAnswer Y when this command prompts you Upgrading the System Software Using the Safe Upgrade and Rollback FeaturesSoftware Safe Upgrade Upgrading from Version6. Savew the partition table by entering the letter “w” Upgrading from Version 2.1 and Greater Upgrading from Software to a UP While an RP is Operational Rollback Services Technical SupportOnline Technical3Com Knowledgebase Web Services Support fromYour Network SupplierSupport from 3Com Email SupportTelephone Support Asia, Pacific RimTelephone Support Numbers CountryTelephone Number Asia, Pacific RimLatin America North AmericaFax Numbers for return authorization numbers Returning Products for Repair3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide Technical SupportCountry Telephone Number3COM Security Switch 6200 Hardware and Software Users Guide Technical Specifications Physical CharacteristicsEnvironmental Characteristics Power CharacteristicsTechnical Specifications Connector Pin Assignments DB-9 ConnectorSignal Pin NumberConnector Pin Assignments Safety Regulatory InformationRegulatory Standards Compliance CE marking for the EEA European Economic AreaEMI Compliance Immunity ComplianceRadio Frequency Interference VCCI Statement V-3/2000.04