HP AdvanceStack Hub-8U J2610B Installation and operating manual

Installation and
Reference Guide
HP J2610B
HP AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-8U

HP Customer Support Services
How to get the latest software/agent firmware
You can download:
HP AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP firmware: j3133a.exe
from the HP BBS, HP FTP Library Service, CompuServe, and the World Wide
Web. After you download the file, extract the file by typing filename /x. For
example j3133a.exe /x
HP BBS
Set your modem to N-8-1, set speed up to 14400 bps, and with your telecom-
munication program (e.g., Windows Terminal) dial [phone] to get the
latest software for your HP networking product.
HP FTP Library Service
1) FTP to Internet IP Address - ftp-boi.external.hp.com
2) Log in as anonymous and press [Return] at the password prompt.
3) Enter bin to set the transfer type.
4) Enter cd /pub/networking/software
5) Enter get
filename to transfer the file to your computer and quit.
CompuServe
1) Login to CompuServe.
2) Enter go hpsys
3) Enter lib 7
4) Enter download
filename and then quit.
World Wide Web
http://www.hp.com/go/network_city
Select the“ Support” section, then “Software Downloads and Patches”.
Download the file you need and extract it by typing:
filename /x
Do you have questions about designing your expanding network? From this
web site, you can also download the Designing HP AdvanceStack Work-
groups Networks Guide which addresses capacity planning or dial 1-800-752-
0900 to receive a copy through the mail.
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Obtain the latest agent firmware (j3133a.exe)
from:
HP FTP Library: ftp ftp-boi.external.hp.com
World Wide Web: http://www.hp.com/go/network_city
HP BBS [phone]
CompuServe go hpsys
lib 7
download j3133a.exe
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HP AdvanceStack Hub-8U
Installation and Reference Guide

© Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 1996.
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Publication Number
J2610-90101
Edition 1
February 1996
Applicable Product
HP J2610B
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HP AdvanceStack Hub-8U
At A Glance
The HP J2610B AdvanceStack Hub-8U is a multiport repeater with eight
twisted-pair network ports. With this hub, you can connect computers and
other devices together in an unshielded twisted-pair cable network. This hub
is compliant with the IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T standard and supports both
802.3 and Ethernet networks.
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MDI/MDI-X switch
for port 1
Hub status LEDs Twisted-pair ports
twisted-pair
port LEDs
AUI/Xcvr port
LED
Front of the Hub
DC power
receptacle
cover plate over expansion slot for
HP AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP
Module
cover plate over slot for HP AUI
and Transceiver Modules
Back of the Hub
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Features
Network Connections Eight RJ-45 (twisted-pair) ports to connect to end nodes or other devices.
A Media Dependent Interface (MDI) switch for Port 1 which allows you to
connect either an end node (MDI-X position) or to cascade a hub (MDI position)
to the port, using a “straight-through” twisted-pair cable in both cases.
Upgradeable Design A management slot in the back of the hub enables you to install an HP
AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module. With the module, you can serially
connect an ASCII console to the hub to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the
hub.
An AUI/Xcvr Slot in the back of the hub for several types of transceiver modules
including ThinLAN, AUI, twisted-pair, and fiber-optic. With the optional ThinLAN
transceiver, you can “hot-swap” a hub. Hot-swap means that removing a hub
connected to other hubs through the ThinLAN transceiver does not bring down
the network; you can upgrade or replace hubs in a stack with the network up
and running. The AUI Port Module with an external transceiver allows you to
connect to an Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 LAN. The twisted-pair module adds a ninth
RJ-45 port for a total of nine twisted-pair ports on the hub. The fiber-optic
module allows you to connect your hub to a fiber-optic backbone.
Modular, Easy-to-Use Design LEDs showing power, activity, collisions, and port status provide quick, easy-to-
read hub status information and troubleshooting assistance.
A small footprint that allows you to install the hub in a variety of ways, including
on a desk, under a desk, or on a wall.
Standards-Based Compatibility Compatible with the IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T standard to support both 802.3
and Ethernet networks.
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