3Com 4007, Getting Started Manual

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BOUT THE
S
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:
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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:
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One fan tray with four fans.
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A power supply bay that holds up to two power
supplies and facilitates load sharing and
redundancy.
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Two slots for management modules.
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A payload bay with slots for:
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Six interface modules.
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One switch fabric module.