3Com 9400 Network Hardware User Manual


 
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Introduction
This guide provides all the information that you need
to set up your CoreBuilder
®
9400 system and get it
operating in your network. This guide provides an
overview of your system and step-by-step procedures
for planning your configuration, installing your
system, cabling, powering up, configuring, and
troubleshooting. When you are ready to configure
your CoreBuilder 9400 system, see the Command
Reference Guide and the Corebuilder 9400
Implementation Guide on the Software and
Documentation CD.
If the information in the Software Installation and
Release Notes that are shipped with your system
differs from the information in this guide, follow the
instructions in the Release Notes.
This guide is intended for the system or network
administrator who is responsible for installing and
managing network hardware. It assumes that you
have a working knowledge of local area network
(LAN) operations, but it does not assume prior
knowledge of the CoreBuilder 9400 system.
Finding Specific Information in This Guide
This table shows where to find specific information.
For information on Tur n to
Best ways to use the
CoreBuilder
®
9400 system
“System Features and Benefits”
on page 11
The front and back panels “System Overview — Front
Panel” starting on page 13
Site requirements and other issues
to consider before you install your
CoreBuilder 9400 system
“General Safety Requirements”
starting on page 47
Installing the system on a table or
in a distribution rack
“Installing the System on a Table
Top” on page 17 and “Installing
the System in a Distribution
Rack” on page 18
Cabling the CoreBuilder 9400
system
Chapter 3
Checking system power-up
diagnostics and LEDs
“Power Up” on page 29
Deciding how to manage your
system
“How Do You Want to Manage
the System?” on page 33
Setting the Console port baud “Changing the Console Port
Baud Setting” on page 35
Configuring the IP management
interface
“IP Management Interface” on
page 34
Troubleshooting hardware and
software problems
“Diagnosing Problems” on
page 37
Removing and replacing the
power supply
“Removing and Replacing the
Power Supply” on page 43