HP AdvanceStack Remote 2C User manual

Installation and
Reference Guide
HP J3257A
HP AdvanceStack Remote 2C
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HP AdvanceStack Remote 2C
Installation and Reference Guide
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Hewlett-Packard Company
8000 Foothills Boulevard,m/s 5551
Roseville, California 95747-5551
http://www.hp.com/go/network_city
© Copyright 1997, Hewlett-Packard Company
All Rights Reserved.
Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without
prior permission is prohibited,except as allowed
under the copyright laws.
Publication Number
J3257-90004
Edition 1
June 1997
Applicable Product
HP J3231A Remote 2C and AdvanceStack Internet
Router Bundle
HP J3138A AdvanceStack Internet Router Module
Disclaimer
The information contained in this document is
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with the furnishing, performance,or use of this
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Hewlett-Packard assumesno responsibilityfor the
use or reliability of its software on equipmentthat
is not furnished by Hewlett-Packard.
Warranty
Acopyofthespecificwarrantytermsapplicableto
your Hewlett-Packard products and replacement
parts can be obtained from your HP Sales and
Service Office or authorized dealer.
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Contents
Installing the HP AdvanceStack Remote 2C
Verifying Included Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Mounting the Remote 2C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Remote 2C in a Rack or Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mounting the Remote 2C on a Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing a Module into the Remote 2C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting Cables From the Remote 2C To the Office LAN . . . . . . . . 7
ConnectinganHPRemote2CandHPInternetRouterModuleTo a100VG
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting Power using an RPS or AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Description ofLEDs on the Remote 2C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Where to Go From Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Removing A Module from the Remote 2C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting the Remote 2C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Safety and Regulatory Statements
Mounting Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Regulatory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Perforate
HP Customer Support Services
The warranty booklet shipped with the HP Remote 2C describes the support for this
product.Formoduleupdates,seeHP’sWebSite.Forwhitepapersandmoduleupdates,
see HP’s web site or HP’s fax retrieval service as described below.
World Wide Web
http://www.hp.com/go/network_city
Fromthiswebsite,youcanaccessinformationontheHPnetworkingproducts.Ifyou
havea growingnetwork,downloadtheDesigningHP AdvanceStackNetworks Guide
or call 1-800-752-0900 in the U.S. to receive a copy through the mail.
HP FIRST Fax Retrieval Service
HP FIRST is an automated fax retrieval service that is available 24 hours a day,seven
days a week. HP FIRST provides information on the following topics:
■Product information
■Troubleshooting instructions
■Technical reviews and articles
■Configuration information
To access HP FIRST, dial one of the following phone numbers:
(Please turn over for additional HP Support)
Location Phone Number
U.S.and Canada Only Dial1(800)333-1917withyourfaxmachineortouch-tonephone
and press 1.
Outside the U.S. and Canada Dial 1 [phone] from your fax machine and press 9.
Toreceivealistofcurrentlyavailabledocuments,enterdocumentnumber19941.Theinformation
you requested will be sentto youbyreturn fax. For other countries, see http://www.hp.com/
cposupport/eschome.html.
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Additional HP Support Services
In addition to the above services, you can purchase various HP telephone support
services which provide you expert HP technical assistance:
■NetworkPhone-InSupportprovidesyousupportatanhourlyrate.In theU.S.,
call1-800-790-5544.Inothercountries,pleasecontactyourlocalHPResponse
Center to see if this service is available in your country.
■HP SupportPack Comprehensive Network Support provides complete prob-
lem resolution for medium to large interconnected local and wide area
networks. Contact your HP Authorized Reseller or the nearest HP Sales and
Support Office for more information.
HP offers other hardware support services. Please contact your reseller for more
information.
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Installing the HP AdvanceStack Remote 2C
The features of the HP J3257A AdvanceStack Remote 2C are:
■Two Slots for Modules.These slots will accept the HP J3138A AdvanceStack Internet
Router Modules. (Other modules may be available. Contact your HP-reseller or authorized
dealer for details.)
In the Remote 2C, you can install one of each module above or two modules of the same type.
Each module is hot swappable so that you can leave the power on while inserting or removing
modules.
■Auto-Sense of Ethernet or 100VG Connections. You can connect your remote users to
your Ethernet and 100VG networks through the two RJ-45 connectors on the front of the
Remote 2C. Each connector senses and selects the speed of your network and corresponds
to a module installed in the back of the Remote 2C.
■Redundant Power. When the Remote 2C is connected to the HP J2962A AdvanceStack
Redundant Power Supply, the Remote 2C will be protected by redundant power.
■LEDs for troubleshooting. In addition to each module having LEDs, the Remote 2C has
front panel LEDs that show the status of the modules and the connections to the Ethernet
or 100VG network.
■Rack-mountable design. The Remote 2C can be mounted in a 19-inch telco rack using the
included mounting brackets.
This guide shows you how to install one or more module(s) into theRemote 2C and how to connect
the Remote 2C to your Ethernet or 100VG LAN.
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Verifying Included Parts
The Remote 2C has the following components shipped with it:
■Thismanual:HP AdvanceStack Remote 2C Installation and Reference Guide (J3257-90004)
■Warranty booklet
Power cord, one of the following:
■Accessory kit (5063-8570):
• two mounting brackets
• two cable ties
• four M3 screws to attach brackets to Remote 2C
• four 5/8-inch number 12-24 screws to attach Remote 2C to rack
■HP AdvanceStack Product CD
Australia/NewZealand (8120-6810)
Denmark (8120-6814)
Europe (8120-6811)
Japan (8120-6798)
South Africa (8120-6813)
Switzerland (8120-6815)
United Kingdom (8120-6809)
United States/Canada (8120-6812)
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Mounting the Remote 2C
The Remote 2C can be mounted in three ways:
■on a table
■in a rack or cabinet
■on a wall
Remote 2C in a Rack or Cabinet
The Remote 2C is designed to be mounted in any EIA-standard 19-inch telco equipment rack. For
yoursafety,readthemounting precautions in “SafetyandRegulatory” attheend ofthis guidebefore
mounting the Remote 2C.
1. Attach the mounting brackets to the Remote 2C with the included 10-mm M3 screws.
(continued on next page)
Sturdy table in an isolated area
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2. Partially install a screw (5/8-inch number 12-24) into the top hole of a pair of holes 0.5 inches
apart in each rack/cabinet upright. Tighten each screw two turns. Ensure that the screws in
each upright are at the same level.
3. Place the HP Remote 2C in the rack and lower it so the notches in the bottom of the bracket
slide onto the screws. Tighten these screws-be careful not to overtighten.
4. Install the other number 12-24 screw into the upper hole in each bracket.
Tighten these screws-be careful not to overtighten.
Upperholeinthebracket
Lowernotch in the bracket
Install additional screw
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Mounting the Remote 2C on a Wall
YoucanputoneRemote2ConawallorstacktwoRemote2Cstogetheronawall.NotethataRemote
2Cshouldbemountedonlytoawallorwoodsurfacethatisatleast1/2-inchplywoodoritsequivalent.
Attach the Remote 2C to the wall or wood surface with 5/8-inch number 12 wood screws:
One Remote 2C on a wall:
Caution: For continued safety
and product cooling, ensure
a cover plate is installed
over any open module slot.
Two Remote 2Cs on a wall:
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Installing a Module into the Remote 2C
To install a module into the Remote 2C, follow these steps:
1. The modules are “hot swappable”. You can leave the power on while inserting modules. (Note
that each module and Remote 2C will be reset when you insert a module). Remove the cover
plate on either slot:
2. Insert a module with color handles that match the color swatch on the back of the Remote 2C:
3. Push the extractor handles down. Then tighten the two screws that hold it in place. Be careful
not to overtighten the screws.
Caution: Replace the cover plate over the slot using the two screws that hold it in place. Be
careful not to overtighten the screws. When using the Remote 2C without a module, the cover
plate must always be installed. This is required not only for safety, but also to ensure proper
cooling.
4. On the front of the Remote 2C, remove the blank module label from the appropriate slot.
Loosen these screws
HP J3138A AdvanceStack Internet Router Module
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5. Each module is shipped with a module label. Insert the module’s label into the front of the
Remote 2C for the module in the back of the Remote 2C:
Connecting Cables From the Remote 2C To the Office LAN
The Remote 2Chas two RJ-45 ports onthe front of the box forconnecting each module toyour LAN.
For auto-detection of LAN speed (10Base-T or 100VG), be sure to connect twisted-pair cable to
these connectors before powering on the Remote 2C. Follow the illustrations below to connect the
Remote 2C to your LAN:
(continued on next page)
Slide the Module labelin until each word is legible:
Category 3, 4,or 5 unshielded twisted-pair cable
Example 1: Remote 2C connected to an Ethernet Switching Hub-12R
LED shouldlight if power is
connected to both the Remote 2C and the hub.
Remote 2C
Hub-12R 100 meters maximum
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Example 2: Remote 2C connected to an Ethernet Switching Hub-12R and a 100VG Hub-14
Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted
LED should light ifpower is
connected to the Remote 2C and hubs.
Remote 2C
100VG Hub-14
Ethernet Hub-12R pair. 100 meters maximum
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Connecting an HP Remote 2C and HP Internet Router Module To a 100VGNetwork
If you have the following topology:
In the above topology, HP does not recommend configuring the HP Internet Router Module for
bridging. Instead configure the router to route IP, IPX, and Appletalk protocols. This is because
bridging forwards multicast and broadcast packets from the 100 Mbit/s network to the much slower
T1 or ISDN lines. This will overload the WAN link with traffic. In routing mode, the Router will not
forward multicast and broadcast packets off of the network.
Connecting Power using an RPS or AC Power
1. (Optional.) ThisproductissupportedbytheHPJ2962A RedundantPowerSupply(RPS).Ifyou
have this HP RPS, connect the RPS to the Remote 2C now.
(continued on next page)
To A 100VG Network
Backof Remote 2C
HP Internet Router
Module (in either slot
of the Remote 2C)
Back of RPS
Back of
Remote 2C
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2. If you are not using an RPS, plug the included power cord into the Remote 2C’s power cord
receptacle and into an AC power source as shown below.
3. After power has been applied to the Remote 2C, it executes a self test. Check the LEDs during
self test. Self test lasts up to 3 seconds for the Remote 2C and then each module executes its
own self test simultaneously. The self test time for each module varies depending on which
modules are installed. The Internet Router Module requires approximately 60 seconds. If both
modules are installed, self test time is still approximately 60 seconds because the modules self-
test simultaneously:
During Self Test:
All LEDs are ON for the Remote 2C. Then some of the Remote 2C’s LEDs turn off while the
modules are tested.
After Self Test:
LEDs For: LEDs that are ON
Frontof Remote 2C Power
RPS (ifconnected)
In Use for Slot A and/or SlotB
10Base-T or100VG
Internet Router Module Power
SysOk
LAN10Base-T
100VG
Link OK
Internet Router Module
Slide-In Label LANActivity
Powerreceptacle
on the back of the
Remote 2C
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Description of LEDs on the Remote 2C
The Remote 2C has the following LEDs:
LED State Meaning
Power
(green) ON
OFF
The Remote 2C is receiving power.
The Remote 2C is notreceiving power.
GlobalFault
(orange) ON One or both slotmodulesexperienced a hardware problem.
RPS
(green) OFF
ON
Flashing
The Remote 2C is notreceiving power from the HP J2962A Redundant Power Supply(RPS).
The Remote 2C is receiving power from the connected RPS.
An error has occurred on the RPS connected to theRemote 2C. See the documentation
provided with the RPS for troubleshooting.
10Base-T
(green) ON The corresponding module is connected to a 10Base-T or Ethernet
network.
100VG
(green) ON
OFF
The corresponding module is connected to a 100VGnetwork.
The port is not connected to any network orno slotmodule is present.
InUse
(green) ON
OFF
The module is inserted in the slot correctly.
A module is not inserted in the slot or is inserted incorrectly.
Act(ivity)
(green) Flickering Shows the amount of activity for the network connected to a port.
Link OK
(green) On
Off
Flashing
TheLANconnectedtotheRJ-45connectorisprovidinglinkbeat(Ethernet)ortrainingwas
successful(100VG).
Link beatis not detected.
The port is partitioned because of excessive collisions.
Slot Specific
LEDs (4) See the manual for that module for LEDbehavior.
Slot Fault
(orange) On
Off
This module has experienced a failure.See Troubleshooting on page 13.
The normal state. Indicates thatthere are no fault conditions on the module. Referto the
four slot specific LEDs for more troubleshooting information.
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Where to Go From Here
YouarenowfinishedinstallingtheRemote2C.SoftwareconfigurationfortheAdvanceStackInternet
Router is needed. See that manual now.
Removing A Module from the Remote 2C
The module is removed from the Remote 2C by reversing the installation steps described earlier in
this guide. To remove the module, follow these steps:
1. Disconnect any cables connected to the module(s).
2. Unscrew the two captured screws holding the module.
3. Pull the extractor handles up.
4. Pull the module out of the slot. The following illustration shows the removal of the HP Internet
Router Module from the Remote 2C.
Caution: Replace the cover plate over the slot using the two screws that hold itin place. Be careful
not to overtighten the screws. When using the Remote 2C without a module, the cover plate must
always be installed. This is required not only for safety, but also to ensure proper cooling.
Note: When you remove a module, the other module is not reset.
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