3Com 4007 Switch User Manual


 
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BOUT
THE
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WITCH
4007
This chapter contains an overview of the 3Com
®
Switch 4007 and describes the Gigabit Ethernet and
Fast Ethernet starter kits.
The topics in this chapter include:
Overview
Switch 4007 Starter Kits
Hardware Components
Overview
The Switch 4007 is a high-performance modular
switch that is designed to aggregate wiring closet
solutions for growing organizations.
The Switch 4007 supports redundant power supplies
and management engines, and a variety of Layer 2
and multilayer 10/100 Fast Ethernet and Gigabit
Ethernet media modules.
3Com enables you to simplify your installation by
selecting from four pre-configured starter kits, each
of which includes:
One 930W AC Power Supply
One EME management module
One 9-port or 24-port Switching Fabric
Two optional Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet
modules
Four empty payload slots for future expansion
For more information about Switch 4007 starter kits,
see “Switch 4007 Starter Kits”.
Physical Description
The chassis contains:
One fan tray with four fans.
A power supply bay that holds up to two power
supplies and facilitates load sharing and
redundancy.
Two slots for management modules.
A payload bay with slots for:
Six interface modules.
One switch fabric module.