HP 1620 Series User manual

HP 1620 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Series
Getting Started Guide
Part number: 5998-5670
Document version: 5W100-20140620
5998-5670

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Contents
Preparing for installation ············································································································································· 1
Safety recommendations ··················································································································································1
Examining the installation site ·········································································································································1
Temperature/humidity ·············································································································································2
Cleanness··································································································································································2
EMI·············································································································································································2
Installing the switch······················································································································································ 4
Mounting the switch in a 19-inch rack by using mounting brackets ···········································································4
Mounting the switch on a workbench·····························································································································6
Mounting the switch on a wall ········································································································································6
Connecting cables ····························································································································································8
Connecting network cable ······································································································································8
Connecting the console cable·································································································································8
Connecting the AC power cord······························································································································9
Verifying the installation···················································································································································9
Accessing the switch for the first time·······················································································································10
Setting up the configuration environment···················································································································· 10
Connecting the console cable ······································································································································ 10
Console cable························································································································································ 10
Connection procedure ·········································································································································· 11
Setting terminal parameters ·········································································································································· 11
Powering on the switch·················································································································································· 14
Verification before power-on ······························································································································· 14
Powering on the switch········································································································································· 14
Support and other resources ·····································································································································16
Contacting HP ································································································································································ 16
Subscription service ·············································································································································· 16
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Conventions ···································································································································································· 17
Appendix A Chassis views and technical specifications ························································································19
Chassis views ································································································································································· 19
1620-8G ································································································································································ 19
1620-24G······························································································································································ 19
1620-48G······························································································································································ 20
Physical specifications ··················································································································································· 20
Chassis dimensions and weights ························································································································· 20
Ports and interface card slots ······························································································································· 21
Environmental specifications········································································································································· 21
Power specifications ······················································································································································ 21
AC input voltage specifications ··························································································································· 21
Power consumption specifications for switches·································································································· 21
Cooling system ······························································································································································· 21
Appendix B LEDs························································································································································22
Power LED ······························································································································································ 22

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Copper port LEDs ·················································································································································· 22
Appendix C Troubleshooting ····································································································································23

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Preparing for installation
The HP 1620 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Series includes the models listed in Table 1.
Table 1 HP 1620 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Series models
Product code HP description Alias RMN
JG912A HP 1620-8G Switch 1620-8G HNGZA-HA0017
JG913A HP 1620-24G Switch 1620-24G HNGZA-HA0018
JG914A HP 1620-48G Switch 1620-48G HNGZA-HA0019
IMPORTANT:
For regulatory identification purposes, the switches are assigned Regulatory Model Numbers (RMNs). The
RMNs should not be confused with the marketing name HP 1620, or the product codes.
Safety recommendations
To avoid any equipment damage or bodily injury, read the following safety recommendations before
installation. The recommendations do not cover every possible hazardous condition.
•To avoid damage to the electrolytic capacitor in the switch, do not store the switch without power for
more than one year.
•Before cleaning the switch, remove all power cords from the switch. Do not clean the switch with a
wet cloth or liquid.
•Do not place the switch near water or in a damp environment. Prevent water or moisture from
entering the switch chassis.
•Do not place the switch on an unstable case or desk. The switch might be severely damaged in case
of a fall.
•Ensure good ventilation of the equipment room and keep the air inlet and outlet vents of the switch
free of obstruction.
•Make sure the operating voltage is in the required range.
•To avoid electrical shocks, do not open the chassis while the switch is operating or when the switch
is just powered off.
•The accessories shipped with the switch, including but not limited to power cables, are intended
only for the switch. Please do not use them for other products.
Examining the installation site
The switches must be used indoors. You can mount your switch in a rack or on a workbench, but make
sure:
•A minimum clearance of 5 cm (1.97 in) is reserved at the air inlet and exhaust vents for ventilation.
•The rack or workbench has a good ventilation system.

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•The rack or workbench is sturdy enough to support the switch and its accessories.
•The rack or workbench is reliably grounded.
To ensure correct operation and long service life of your switch, install it in an environment that meets the
requirements described in the following subsections.
Temperature/humidity
Maintain temperature and humidity in the equipment room as described in "Environmental
specifications."
•Lasting high relative humidity can cause poor insulation, electricity creepage, mechanical property
change of materials, and metal corrosion.
•Lasting low relative humidity can cause washer contraction and ESD and bring problems including
loose captive screws and circuit failure.
•High temperature can accelerate the aging of insulation materials and significantly lower the
reliability and lifespan of the switch.
Cleanness
Dust buildup on the chassis might result in electrostatic adsorption, which causes poor contact of metal
components and contact points, especially when indoor relative humidity is low. In the worst case,
electrostatic adsorption can cause communication failure.
Table 2 Dust concentration limit in the equipment room
Substance Concentration limit (
p
articles/m³)
Dust ≤3 x 104 (no visible dust on the tabletop over three days)
NOTE:
Dust diameter ≥5 μm
The equipment room must also meet strict limits on salts, acids, and sulfides to eliminate corrosion and
premature aging of components, as shown in Table 3.
Table 3 Harmful gas limits in the equipment room
Gas Maximum concentration (m
g
/m3)
SO20.2
H2S 0.006
NH30.05
Cl20.01
EMI
All electromagnetic interference (EMI) sources, from outside or inside of the switch and application
system, adversely affect the switch in the following ways:
•A conduction pattern of capacitance coupling.

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•Inductance coupling.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Common impedance (including the grounding system) coupling.
To prevent EMI, use the following guidelines:
•If AC power is used, use a single-phase three-wire power receptacle with protection earth (PE) to
filter interference from the power grid.
•Keep the switch far away from radio transmitting stations, radar stations, and high-frequency
devices.
•Use electromagnetic shielding when necessary. For example, use shielded interface cables.

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Installing the switch
W
ARNING!
Before installing or moving the switch, remove the power cord.
You can install an HP 1920 switch in a 19-inch rack, on a workbench, or on a wall.
Mounting the switch in a 19-inch rack by using
mounting brackets
The HP 1620-24G and HP 1620-48G switches have the same width. The installation procedure is the
same for the switches. This section uses the HP 1620-24G switch as an example.
To mount the switch in a 19-inch rack:
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.
2. Verify that the rack is securely grounded and is stable.
3. Attach the mounting brackets to both sides of the chassis with screws.
NOTE:
Mounting brackets are used only for securing the switch to the rack. A rack shelf on the rack is used
to bear the switch weight.
Figure 1 Attaching the mounting brackets to the HP 1620-8G switch
Figure 2 Attaching the mounting brackets to the HP 1620-24G switch
4. Place the switch on a rack shelf in the rack. Push the switch in until the oval holes in the brackets
align with the mounting holes in the rack posts.
5. Attach the mounting brackets to the rack posts with screws.

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Figure 3 Mounting the HP 1620-8G switch in the rack
Figure 4 Mounting the HP 1620-24G switch in the rack

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Mounting the switch on a workbench
IMPORTANT:
•Reserve a clearance of 10 cm (3.9 in) around the chassis for heat dissipation.
•Do not place heavy objects on the switch.
To mount the switch on a workbench:
1. Verify that the workbench is sturdy and reliably grounded.
2. Place the switch bottom up, and clean the round holes in the chassis bottom with a dry cloth.
3. Attach the rubber feet to the four round holes in the chassis bottom.
4. Place the switch upside up on the workbench.
Figure 5 Attaching rubber feet (HP 1620-48G Switch)
Mounting the switch on a wall
Only the HP 1620-8G switch can be installed on a wall. The type of screws used to mount the switch on
the wall depends on the wall type. This section uses a concrete wall as an example.
Wall-mounting anchor kits are user supplied. The screws must be a minimum of 3 mm (0.12 in) in
diameter, and the screw head must be a minimum of 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter.
Figure 6 Wall-mounting anchor kit
To install the switch on a concrete wall:
1. Drill two holes at the same height. Make sure the spacing in between is 160 mm (6.30 in), as
shown in Figure 7.
The hole depth and diameter depend on the wall anchors and screws you use. Make sure you can
push the anchors to their full depth in the holes.

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Figure 7 Hole spacing
2. Insert one wall anchor into each hole until the anchors are flush with the wall surface.
3. Drive one screw into each wall anchor, and tighten the screws just enough to keep it secure in the
wall anchor.
Leave a minimum clearance of 1.5 mm (0.06 in) between the base of the screw head and the wall
anchor so the switch can hang on the screws securely.
Figure 8 Driving a screw into a wall anchor
4. Align the two mounting holes in the switch chassis bottom with the two screws on the wall and
hang the switch.
Make sure the Ethernet ports are facing downwards and the chassis side panels are perpendicular
to the ground.
Figure 9 Wall mounting
(1) Mountin
g
hole in the switch chassis bottom

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Connecting cables
Connecting network cable
Use crossover cable or straight through cable to connect a PC or other network devices to the Ethernet
port of the switch.
Figure 10 Connecting network cable
Connecting the console cable
To connect a terminal (for example, a PC) to the switch:
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.
2. Connect the DB-9 female connector of the console cable to the serial port of the PC.
3. Connect the RJ-45 connector to the console port of the switch.
Figure 11 Connecting the console cable

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NOTE:
To disconnect the console cable, remove the RJ-45 connector of the cable and then the DB-9 female
connector.
Connecting the AC power cord
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.
2. Connect one end of the grounding cable to the grounding screw on the rear panel, and connect
the other end to the ground.
3. Make sure the correct power source is used.
4. Connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC power receptacle on the switch.
5. Connect the other end of the AC power cord to the AC power outlet.
6. Examine the power LED. If it is ON, the power connection is correct.
Figure 12 Connecting the AC power cord to the AC power receptacle
Verifying the installation
After you complete the installation, verify the following items:
•There is enough space for heat dissipation around the switch.
•The rack or workbench is stable.
•The grounding cable is securely connected.
•The correct power source is used.
•The power cords are correctly connected.
•All the interface cables are cabled indoors. If any cable is routed outdoors, verify that the socket
strip with lightning protection and lightning arresters for network ports have been correctly
connected.

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Accessing the switch for the first time
Setting up the configuration environment
The first time you access the switch you must use a console cable to connect a console terminal, for
example, a PC, to the console port on the switch.
Figure 13 Connecting the console port to a terminal
Connecting the console cable
Console cable
A console cable is an 8-core shielded cable. It has a crimped RJ-45 connector at one end for connecting
to the console port of the switch, and a DB-9 female connector at the other end for connecting to the
serial port on the console terminal.
Figure 14 Console cable
Main label
1
8B side
B
Pos.9
Pos.1
A side
A

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Connection procedure
CAUTION:
The serial ports on PCs do not support hot swapping. To connect a PC to an operating switch, first connec
t
the PC end. To disconnect a PC from an operating switch, first disconnect the switch end.
To connect a terminal (for example, a PC) to the switch:
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.
2. Connect the DB-9 female connector of the console cable to the serial port of the PC.
3. Connect the RJ-45 connector to the console port of the switch.
Identify the mark on the console port and make sure you are connecting to the correct port.
Setting terminal parameters
To configure and manage the switch, you must run a terminal emulator program on the console terminal.
The following terminal settings are required:
•Bits per second—38,400
•Data bits—8
•Parity—None
•Stop bits—1
•Flow control—None
•Emulation—VT100
To set terminal parameters (for example, on a Windows XP HyperTerminal):
1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal.
The Connection Description dialog box appears.
2. Enter the name of the new connection in the Name field and click OK.
Figure 15 Connection description

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3. Select the serial port to be used from the Connect using list, and click OK.
Figure 16 Setting the serial port used by the HyperTerminal connection
4. Set Bits per second to 38400, Data bits to 8, Parity to None, Stop bits to 1, and Flow control to
None, and click OK.
Figure 17 Setting the serial port parameters
5. Select File > Properties in the HyperTerminal window.

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Figure 18 HyperTerminal window
6. On the Settings tab, set the emulation to VT100 and click OK.
Figure 19 Setting terminal emulation in Switch Properties dialog box

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Powering on the switch
Verification before power-on
Before powering on the switch, verify the following items:
•The power cord is correctly connected.
•The input power voltage meets the requirement of the switch.
•The console cable is correctly connected.
•The terminal (for example, a PC) has started, and its configuration parameters have been correctly
set.
Powering on the switch
Power on the switch (for example, an HP 1620-24G switch), and the following information is displayed:
Starting......
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* *
* HP 1620-24G Switch JG913A BootWare, Version 1.09 *
* *
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Copyright (c) 2010-2014 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Compiled Date : Mar 4 2014 17:00:53
CPU Type : MIPS4kec
CPU L1 Cache : 16KB
CPU Clock Speed : 500MHz
Memory Type : DDR3 SDRAM
Memory Size : 128MB
Memory Speed : 300MHz
BootWare Size : 3MB
Flash Size : 32MB
BootWare Validating...
Press Ctrl+B to enter extended boot menu...
Starting to get the main application file--flash:/hp1620_24G.bin!........
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The main application file is self-decompressing.............................
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........................................................Done!
System application is starting...
User interface aux0 is available.
Press ENTER to get started.
Press Enter and the system displays the following prompt:
<Hp>
This prompt indicates that the switch is ready to configure.

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Support and other resources
Contacting HP
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http://www.hp.com/support
Before contacting HP, collect the following information:
•Product model names and numbers
•Technical support registration number (if applicable)
•Product serial numbers
•Error messages
•Operating system type and revision level
•Detailed questions
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After registering, you will receive email notification of product enhancements, new driver versions,
firmware updates, and other product resources.
Related information
Documents
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•For related documentation, navigate to the Networking section, and select a networking category.
•For a complete list of acronyms and their definitions, see HP FlexNetwork Technology Acronyms.
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