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Features, Benefits & Specifications Intelligent and Secure Voice-Ready Edge Connectivity The 3Com® Switch 4500 family of managed, stackable/clusterable 10/100 Ethernet switches provides secure, flexible LAN connectivity and advanced voice-optimized features such as Power over Ethernet (PoE) and auto-voice VLAN and QoS. The Switch 4500 family offers Layer 2 switching and dynamic Layer 3 routing, as well as robust security, Quality of Service (QoS) and management features to deliver intelligent edge connectivity for essential business applications. This makes the Switch 4500 ideal for medium businesses and small enterprises seeking to build a secure converged network. This switch comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Also provided is Advance Hardware Replacement, with next business day shipment available in most regions. Flexible and Scalable The 3Com Switch 4500 26-Port has 24 10/100 ports and two dual-personality Gigabit ports. Each Gigabit port offers a choice of copper or fiber media: 1000BASE-T (via RJ45) or 1000BASE-X (via optional "SFP" Small Form-Factor Pluggable transceivers). Stack this switch eight-high with other Switch 4500 devices and manage as a single IP addresss, or cluster as many as 32 mixed devices including Switch 5500G, 5500, 4500G, 4500, 4200G and 4210. Dynamic Voice over IP Unique auto-voice VLAN feature detects the presence of IP phones and dynamically assigns switch ports to the voice VLAN, enabling automated configuration and prioritization of VoIP traffic. This powerful feature helps ensure voice traffic quality, and minimizes the cost and complexity associated with adding or moving IP phones. Advanced Security Enterprise-class security features include IEEE 802.1X network login, SSH/SSL encrypted device login, Access Control Lists and RADIUS Authenticated Device Access (RADA), protecting mission-critical business applications. Available Models In addition to the 26-port model this switch is also avilable in these other versions: Switch 4500 50-Port Switch 4500 PWR 26-Port Switch 4500 PWR 50-Port The PWR models provide PoE support. Advanced access and distribution for medium businesses and small enterprises seeking to build a secure converged network Wirespeed non-blocking performance: aggregate switching capacity of up to 8.8 Gbps Layer 2 switching; dynamic Layer 3 routing increases performance and enhances network security Add switches to the stack/cluster when needed— without increasing management difficulty and expense— and manage all as a single entity Stack up to eight Switch 4500 units, or cluster 32 devices (Switch 4200G, 4210, 4500, 4500G, 5500 and 5500G) IEEE 802.1X network access control offers standards-based security combined with RADIUS authentication RADIUS Authenticated Device Access (RADA) provides authentication of attached devices via MAC address for an additional level of endpoint security Automatic assignment of VoIP traffic to dedicated VLANs helps ensure that critical time-sensitive traffic gets the priority needed for quality communications Distribute aggregated links across stacked units for greater uplink resiliency

Product Specifications Download: See the Switch 4500 data sheet for complete specifications Ports: 24 autonegotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports configured as auto MDI/MDIX; 2 dual-personality Gigabit port pairs: user configurable for RJ45 (copper) or SFP-based (fiber) interfaces Performance: 8.8 Gbps switching capacity, with 6.5 Mpps forwarding rate (maximum) Stacking: Up to 8 switch units, 384 10/100 ports; Single IP address and management interfaces for stack-wide control Clustering: Up to 32 mixed devices including Switch 5500G, 5500, 4500G, 4500, 4200G and 4210 Layer 2 switching: full-rate nonblocking on all ports, full-/half-duplex autonegotiation, flow control, multicast filtering, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN support, IEEE 802.1p traffic prioritization, IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol, IGMP snooping; more Layer 3 switching: hardware-based, dynamic routing; more Security: IEEE 802.1X network login, local and RADIUS server authentication, automatic VLAN assignment via RADIUS server, Access Control Lists (ACLs); more 3Com management: Intelligent Management Center (IMC) Other management: CLI via console or Telnet, embedded web management interface, SNMP management Dimensions: Height: 43.6 mm (1.7 in or 1U); width: 440 mm (17.3 in); depth: 270 mm (10.6 in) Weight: 3.3 kg (7.3 lb) More specifications: See the Switch 4500 data sheet for complete specifications

Package Contents Switch unit Warranty and Download Notice flyers Console cable Rack mount kit Rubber feet

Required Products,Options & Installation and Maintenance Service Options

Required Products Not Applicable for this product.

Options 3Com® 1000BASE-SX SFP Transceiver Product #: 3CSFP91 Adds a 1000BASE-SX backbone link by enabling the SFP slots in selected 3Com switches and modules 3Com® 1000BASE-LX SFP Transceiver Product #: 3CSFP92 Adds a 1000BASE-LX backbone link by enabling the SFP slots in selected 3Com switches and modules 3Com® 1000BASE-T SFP Transceiver Product #: 3CSFP93 Adds a 1000BASE-T backbone link by enabling the SFP slots in selected 3Com switches and modules 3Com® 1000BASE-LH SFP Transceiver Product #: 3CSFP97 Adds a 1000BASE-LH backbone link by enabling the SFP slots in selected 3Com switches and modules

Installation and Maintenance Service Options

3Com® Express Service One year of advance hardware replacement, telephone technical support, and software upgrades 3Com® Guardian Service One year of on-site assistance, telephone technical support, and software upgrades Network Installation Service Installation assistance from setup through training to speed implementation and optimize solution use Software Upgrades Service Software-only service offering incremental software functionality provided by new software releases

Related Products 3Com® Switch 4500 50-Port Product # 3CR17562-91 3Com® Switch 4500 PWR 26-Port Product # 3CR17571-91 3Com® Switch 4500 PWR 50-Port Product # 3CR17572-91 3Com® Switch 5500 Family 3Com® SuperStack® 3 Switch 4400 Family Overview 3Com® SuperStack® 3 Switch 3200 Family Overview 3Com® Switch 4200 Family Overview

Product Registration

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Warranty Information Warranty information is summarized below. Terms: Hardware repair/replacement for Limited Lifetime Other Services With Purchase Limited lifetime advanced shipment of replacement hardware. Same day or next business day shipment, depending upon region in which product was purchased, and time of day Return Material Authorization was submitted. Telephone support during business hours for 90 days null On-line support with 3Com Knowledgebase, 24x7 for the life of the product

Product FAQs

Q:Can I obtain "no additional cost" 3Com OS software updates for this 3Com stackable switch product line? A:3Com offers ongoing 3Com OS software updates for certain fixed-configuration and stackable enterprise switches at no additional cost. For the limited lifetime of the product, updates within the 3Com OS software package purchased will be made available to customers. This applies to the Switch 5500G, 5500, 4800G, 4500G, 4500, 4200G and 4210. Note that "updates" are different from "upgrades". "Updates" are incremental software features and bug fixes that are released within a licensed 3Com OS software package. "Upgrades" provide significant new functionality and are different from updates. For example, an upgrade from 3Com OS version 3 to a higher version (version 4, 5, etc.) would provide significant new functionality. Such upgrades are not offered free of cost; a separate purchase of the upgraded software would have to be made, or a valid service support contract covering software upgrades for the switch would have to be in effect at the time. This statement amends any previous warranty or software statement and is subject to change without notice.

Downloads

Documentation 10015033_Config-Gd_Sw4500.pdf 27Jan2007 9049.80 Kb 3Com Switch 4500 Family Configuration Guide 3Com_Switch_4500_Command_Reference_Guide.pdf 27Jan2007 2990.23 Kb 3Com Switch 4500 Family Command Reference Guide 3Com_Switch_4500_Quick_Reference_Guide.pdf 27Jan2007 263.67 Kb 3Com Switch 4500 Quick Reference Guide Switch_4500_V3_02_00_Release_Notes.pdf 25Jan2007 251.95 Kb 3Com Switch 4500 3Com OS version 3.2.0 Release Notes. SWITCH_4500_EU_DOC.pdf 24Jan2006 89.84 Kb Switch 4500 Declaration of Conformity for the European Union 3Com_Switch4500_GettingStartedGuide.pdf 21Mar2008 3674.80 Kb 3Com Switch 4500 Getting Started Guide 3Com_Switch_4500_Command_Reference_Guide_V03.02.00.pdf 20Jan2008 4479.49 Kb 3Com Switch 4500 Family Command Reference Guide(V03.02.00) This Guide provides detailed descriptions of command line interface (CLI) commands, that you require to manage your Switch 4500 . 3Com_Switch_4500_Configuration_Guide_V03.02.00.pdf 20Jan2008 7477.53 Kb 3Com Switch 4500 Family Configuration Guide(V03.02.00) This Guide describes how to configure your Switch 4500 using the supported protocols and CLI commands. 3Com_Switch_4500_Getting_Started_Guide.pdf 16Nov2007 2092.77 Kb Switch 4500 Getting Started Guide 3Com_Stackable_Switch_Advanced_Config_Guide.pdf 12Oct2008 5233.39 Kb 3Com Stackable Switches Advanced Configuration Guide This Guide is designed for various series of 3Com switches. It introduces common network requirements in daily applications, and provides detailed configurations of the functions supported by 3Com Ethernet switches,which includes the following: 3Com Switch 5500 3Com Switch 5500G 3Com Switch 4500 3Com Switch 4200G 3Com Switch 4210 To help you use the new features developed for 3Com Switch 5500, Switch 5500G, Switch 4500, Switch 4200G, and Switch 4210 with ease, configuration examples for these features were added. 10015300-AE_3Com-Switch-Family_Safety-Reg-Info.pdf 12Apr2007 451.17 Kb 3Com® Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information Basic installation, safety, and regulatory information for your 3Com switch 3Com_Switch-4500_Download-Notice.pdf 12Apr2007 36.13 Kb 3Com® Switch 4500 and Switch 4500G Important Information Notice Download the latest software and documentation for your switch 3Com_Switch_4500_Family_Command_Manual_v3.3.2.pdf 06Apr2009 4650.29 Kb 3Com Switch 4500 Family Command Reference Guide (V03.03.02) This Guide provides detailed descriptions of command line interface (CLI) commands, that you require to manage your Switch 4500 . 3Com_Switch_4500_Family_Operation_Manual_v3.3.2.pdf 06Apr2009 9460.17 Kb 3Com Switch 4500 Family Operation Guide (V03.03.02) Switch 4500 operation and configuration guide for software version 3.3.2 Switch_4500_V3.03.02_Release_Notes.pdf 06Apr2009 419.34 Kb 3Com Switch 4500 3Com OS version 3.3.2 Release Notes. 3Com_Stackable_Switches_Advanced_Configuration_Examples.pdf 05Mar2008 4359.37 Kb 3Com Stackable Switches Advanced Configuration Examples

Network Management Software DeviceManager4_0_SP07_12_11.exe 29Dec2008 95840.82 Kb Device Manager v4.00 Service Pack 7 for Windows provides a graphical way to view, monitor and configure 3Com® Switches and Routers. This release of Device Manager is complete and may be installed either as a new installation or as an upgrade to a previous installation. In addition to new device support (see Readme). New in this version is: IPv6 functionality, Login feature poviding two user privilege levels, and AES128 encryption for SNMP V3. s3n03_01_00M.exe 24Jan2006 432.61 Kb MIB package for SuperStack 3 Switch 4500 version 3.01.00 agents MIB package for SuperStack 3 Switch 4500 26-Port (3CR17561-91), 4500 50-Port (3CR17562-91), 4500 PWR 26-Port(3CR17571-91) & 4500 PWR (3CR17562-91) version 3.01.00 agents. These MIB files are provided "as is" for customer benefit only, 3Com will not provide support for the use of these MIBS and operation with suitable MIB Browsers. Please read the associated README.TXT and LICENSE.TXT files. DeviceManager3_0_SP8.exe 06Nov2006 80492.5 Kb 3.00 Service Pack 8 for Windows (incorporating 3Com® Switch Manager and 3Com® Router Manager) provides a graphical way to view, monitor and configure 3Com® Switches and Routers. New Feature or Fix: This release of Device Manager is complete and may be installed either as a new installation or as an upgrade to a previously installed version of Device Manager. See the Switch Manager README for full details of the Switch Manager software. See the Router Manager README for full details of the Router Manager software. DeviceManager3_0_SP8.tar 06Nov2006 93926.0 Kb 3.00 Service Pack 8 for Solaris (incorporating 3Com® Switch Manager and 3Com® Router Manager) provides a graphical way to view, monitor and configure 3Com® Switches and Routers. This release of Device Manager is complete and may be installed either as a new installation or as an upgrade to a previously installed version of Device Manager. See the Switch Manager README for full details of the Switch Manager software. See the Router Manager README for full details of the Router Manager software. See the Installation instructions for initial guidance on installation DeviceManager4_0_SP07_12_11.tar 05Jan2009 117187.5 Kb Device Manager v4.00 Service Pack 7 for Solaris provides a graphical way to view, monitor and configure 3Com® Switches and Routers. This release of Device Manager is complete and may be installed either as a new installation or as an upgrade to a previous installation. See the README for full details of this release. See the Installation instructions for initial guidance on installation New in this version is: IPv6 functionality, Login feature poviding two user privilege levels, and AES128 encryption for SNMP V3.

Utility Software 3Com_TFTP_Server_1.05.exe 11Oct2007 31583.00 Kb 3Com TFTP Server version 1.05 For Windows XP and Windows Vista 3cdv2r10.exe 07Jun2007 976.56 Kb 3CDaemon vers 2.0 rev 10 TFTP, FTP, Syslog server and TFTP client for Win32 sshkey.exe 07Jun2007 194.33 Kb SSH tool used to convert the RSA key generated using PUTTYGEN, to a hex string to be inputted into the switch using the commands rsa peer-public-key (key name) and public-key-code begin.