HP J3128A AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-8E Installation and operating manual

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HPAdvanceStack10Base-THubs
InstallationandReferenceGuide
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©Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 1995.
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Edition 2
October 1995
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HP J2600A
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HP AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hubs
At A Glance
The HP AdvanceStack 10Base-T hubs are a family of multiport repeaters.
With these hubs, you can connect computers and other devices together in
an unshielded twisted-pair cable network. These hubs are compliant with
the IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T standard and support both 802.3 and Ethernet
networks. There are three models in the HP AdvanceStack 10Base-T hub
family:
Thin LAN Extension Distributed Management
RS-232
In Out
85
Reset Exp Slot Security Activity
ThinLAN Console AUI/Xcvr Collision 10Base-T
Hub-12
6
7129 310 41112
Power
Fault
AdvanceStack HP J2600A
AUI/Xcvr
Slot
HP AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-12 (HP J2600A)
HP AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-24 (HP J2601B)
HP AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-48 (HP J2602B)
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Features
Network Connections 12, 24, or 48 twisted-pair ports. The 12-port hub has built-in RJ-45 jacks.
The 24-port
and 48-port hubs have industry-standard 50-pin telco connectors
that can be fitted with 50-pin/RJ-45 Adapters included with the hubs.
A ThinLAN port (BNC) for connection to a ThinLAN coaxial cable segment.
This port is used to connect hubs together and to connect the hubs to a
common network backbone.
Upgradeable Design The AUI/Xcvr slot for installing one of the HP Transceiver Modules.:
- HP Fiber-Optic Transceiver Module (HP J2606A)—for 10Base-FL
- HP Twisted-Pair Transceiver Module (HP J2607A)—for 10Base-T
- HP ThinLAN Transceiver Module (HP J2608A)—for 10Base2
- HP AUI Port Module (HP J2609A)—to attach external transceivers
Ability to expand the hubs’ capabilities by adding to the Expansion Slot the
following optional components:
- HP Ethernet SNMP Module
- HP AdvanceStack Dial-A-LAN 2A/PlusV.34
- HP AdvanceStack Dial-A-LAN 4A
- HP AdvanceStack Router 210 Module
Distributed Management RJ-45extension portsfor “chaining” the HP AdvanceStackhubstogether,
allowing access to all the hubs in the chain from one RS-232 out-of-band
connection into the chain, or from a network management station. The
out-of-band control is from aPC running HP StackManager or an ASCII
terminal or PC emulating an ASCII terminal.
The RS-232 out-of-band management port for attaching a personal computer
running the included Windows-based HP Stack Manager software or for
controlling the hub from an ASCIIterminal or a PC emulating an ASCII terminal.
If the hub has an HP Ethernet SNMP Module installed, thisserial connection
can also be made through a modem attached to the RS-232 port. The HP Stack
Manager software can also configure, monitor, and diagnose the hub or an
entire stack of hubs.
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Features (continued)
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 toinstall the hub in alarge variety of ways,
including on a desk, under a desk, or on a wall.
Metal brackets(included with the hub) that can be easily attached to the
hub for mounting it in a standard 19-inch telco rack or on a wall.
Automatic segmentation (also called auto-partitioning) of ports that are
experiencing excessive collision problems. This improves network integrity
and aids in fault isolation.
Reliable Operation A power supply that automatically adjusts to the voltage range of the ac power
being supplied to the hub (90-120 volts or 200-240 volts). No voltage range
setting or fuse change is needed.
For the Hub-24 and Hub-48, a power connector for the HP J2962A Redundant
Power Supply (RPS) which will be available at the end of 1995. With the
rack-mountable RPS, your hub will receive redundant DC power for increased
reliability.
The ability to “hot swap” a hub. Removing a hub connected to other hubs
through the built-in ThinLAN connector does not bring downthe network; you
can upgrade or replace hubs in a stack with the network up and running.
A self-test for fault identification when the hub is powered on or when it is
reset. (The hub can be reset from the HP Stack Manager, from a network
management station, or by pressing the Reset button.)
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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ThinLAN
network
port
chain ports RS-232 console port
(for distributed management)
Optional AUI port module
installed in AUI/Xcvr slot twisted-pair ports
hub status LEDs
and reset button twisted-pair port LEDs
cable management
guide
Front Panel
power connector cover plate over slotfor
HP Ethernet SNMP Module
Back Panel
redundant power
connector for the Hub-24
and Hub-48
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HP Customer Support Services
How to get the latest software/agent firmware
You can download any of the following:
HP AdvanceStack SNMP firmware: asfw.exe
HP Interconnect Manager: icmupdt.exe
HP Stack Manager stkmgr.exe
from the HP BBS, HP FTP Library Service, CompuServe, and the World Wide
Web. After you download the file, exact the file by typing filename
/x . For
example asfw.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 ftp-boi.external.hp.com
2) Log in as anonymous and press [Return] at the password prompt.
3) Type bin to set the transfer type.
4) Type cd pub/networking/software
5) Type get
filename to transfer the file to your computer and quit.
CompuServe
1) Login to CompuServe.
2) Type go hpsys
3) Type lib 7
4) Type download
filename and then quit.
World Wide Web
http://www.hp.com/go/network_city
Select the Support section, then Downloads and Patches. Download the file
you need and extract itby typing:
filename /x
Do you have questions about designing your expanding network? From this
web site, you can also download the Designing HP AdvanceStack Networks
Guide which addresses capacity planning or dial 1-800-752-0900 to receive a
copy through the mail.
Perforate
Perforate
Perforate Perforate
Perforate
Obtain the latest agent firmware (asfw.exe, icmupdt.exe,
stkmgr.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 asfw.exe
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Contents
1 Installing the HP AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hubs
Installation Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Included Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Installation Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1. Install Add-in Modules (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
2. Verify the Hub’s Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
3. Mount the Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Mounting the Hub in a Rack or Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Mounting the Hub on a Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
4. Complete the Network Connections to the Hub . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Connecting Computers and Other Devices . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Hub-to-Hub Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Hub-to-Network Backbone Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Network Port Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Cable Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
5. Connect the Hub to the Distributed Management Console
(optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Using a Direct Serial Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Using a Modem Connection with HP Stack Manager . . . . . . 1-22
Using the Distributed Management Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
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2 Installing and Using HP Stack Manager
Software Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Computer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Installing and Starting HP Stack Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
HP Stack Manager Basic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Communications Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Connect/Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Automatic Chain Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Port Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
LAN Traffic Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Hub Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Port Enable/Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Port Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Redundant Power Supply (RPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
HP Stack Manager Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Higher-Speed Serial Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Modem Access for HP Stack Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
IP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Authorized Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Backup Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Robust Port Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Network Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Contents
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