HP J3175A Installation and operating manual

HP AdvanceStack
Switch 208/224
Installation and
Reference Guide
HP J3175A
HP J3177A

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HP Customer Support Services
How to get the latest software/agent firmware
You can download from the World Wide Web, HP FTP Library Service, CompuServe,
and HP BBS a compressed file (j3178xx.exe) containing the latest version of the HP
Switch 208/224 Management Module software and proprietary MIB. After you down-
load the file, extract the file by typing
filename and pressing [Enter].
For example, j317801 [Enter].
World Wide Web
http://www.hp.com/go/network_city
Select the “Support” section.
From this web site, you can also download information on the HP networking prod-
ucts. If you have a growing network, download the Designing HP AdvanceStack
WorkgroupNetworksGuideorcall1-800-752-0900intheU.S.toreceiveacopythrough
the mail.
HP FTP Library Service
1. FTP to Internet IP Address — ftp ftp.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, then quit.
CompuServe
1. Login to CompuServe.
2. Go to the “hp” service.
3. Select “HP Systems, Disks, Tapes, etc.”
4. Select “Networking Products” library.
5. Download
filename and then quit.
HP BBS
Set your modem to no parity, eight bits, 1stop bit, set speed up to 14400 bps, and with
your telecommunication program (e.g., Windows Terminal) dial [phone] in the
U.S. to get the latest software for your HP networking product. For other countries,
see http://www.hp.com/cposupport/eschome.html.
Obtain thelatestconsole code (j3178xx.exe) from:
HP FTP Library: ftp ftp-boi.external.hp.com
WorldWideWeb: http://www.hp.com/go/network_city
HP BBS: [phone]
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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:
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-InSupport providesyousupportatanhourlyrate.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.
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 sent to you byreturn fax. Forother countries, see http://www.hp.com/
cposupport/eschome.html.
CompuServe: Gohpsys
Lib7.
Downloadj3178xx.exe
Network Phone-In
Support (hourly): 1-800-790-5544
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HP AdvanceStack Switch 208/224
Installation and Reference Guide
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Hewlett-Packard Company
8000 Foothills Boulevard,m/s 5552
Roseville, California 95747-5552
http://www.hp.com/go/network_city
© Copyright 1997 Hewlett-Packard Company
All Rights Reserved.
This document contains information which is protected by
copyright. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without
prior permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the
copyright laws.
Publication Number
5966-5225
Edition 1
March 1997
Applicable Products
HP J3175A AdvanceStack Switch 208T
HP J3177A AdvanceStack Switch 224T
Disclaimer
The information contained in this document is subject to
change without notice.
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Hewlett-Packard shall not
be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or
consequentialdamages in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this material.
Hewlett-Packard assumes no responsibility for the use or
reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished
by Hewlett-Packard.
Warranty
A copyof the specific warranty terms applicable to your
Hewlett-Packard products and replacement parts can be
obtained from yourHP Sales and Service Office or
authorized dealer.
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Contents
1Installing the Switch 208/224
Included Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Installation Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1. Prepare the Installation Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
2. Install Any Optional Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
3. Verify the Switch’s Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
4. Mount the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
5. Connect the Switch to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
6. Connect the Network Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Sample Network Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
As a Segment Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
As a Desktop Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Connecting to a Backbone Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Cable Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Where to Go From Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
2Switch 208/224 Description
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Front of the Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Network Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Management Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Back of the Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Power Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Redundant Power Supply (RPS) Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Expansion Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Switch Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Address Table Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Simultaneous Network Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
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3Troubleshooting
Solutions to Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
LED Error Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Testing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Testing Twisted-Pair Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Testing End-to-End Network Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Testing Switch-to-Device Network Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Resetting the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
HP Customer Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
ACables and Connectors
Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Twisted-Pair Cable for Switch (MDI-X) to
Computer (MDI) Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Twisted-Pair Cable for Switch (MDI-X) to
Hub or Switch (MDI-X) Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Twisted-Pair Cable Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Fiber-Optic Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
BSpecifications
CSafety and Regulatory Statements
Mounting Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Power Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Safety Information (Japanese) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8
Regulatory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-10
Index
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Installing theSwitch208/224
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Installing the Switch 208/224
The HP AdvanceStack Switch 208T and 224T are low-latency, high-speed
switches that you can use to build high-performance switched workgroup
networks.
The two switch models are:
Throughoutthismanual,theseswitcheswillbeabbreviatedastheSwitch208T
and Switch 224T, or, when common characteristics are being described, as
the Switch 208/224.
The Switch 208T and 224T haveeight and twenty-four10Base-T ports,respec-
tively, and two100Base-Tports: onefixedRJ-45 portand onetransceiverslot
for installing an HP 100Base-TX or 100Base-FX Transceiver Module.
With these switches you can build a switched network infrastructure by
connecting hubs or other switches, or you can connect computers, printers,
and servers to these switches to provide dedicated bandwidth to those
devices.
This chapter shows you how to install your Switch 208T or 224T.
HP J3177A AdvanceStack Switch 224T
HP J3175A AdvanceStack Switch 208T
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Installing the Switch 208/224
Included Parts
Installing theSwitch208/224
Included Parts
TheSwitch208Tand224Thavethefollowingcomponentsshippedwiththem:
■HP AdvanceStack Switch 208/224 Installation and Reference Guide
(5964-5225), this manual
■Warranty booklet
■Accessory kit (5063-8570)
• two mounting brackets
• two cable ties
• four 10 mm M3 thread-forming screws to attach the mounting
brackets to the switch
• four 5/8-inch number 12-24 screws to attach the switch to a rack
■Power cord, one of the following:
Installation Steps
Followtheseeasystepstoinstallyourswitch.Therestofthischapterprovides
details on these steps.
1. Prepare the installation site
2. Install any optional modules
3. Verify that the switch passes self test
4. Mount the switch
5. Connect power to the switch
6. Connect the network cables
Australia/NewZealand/China (8120-6810)
Denmark (8120-6814)
Europe (8120-6811)
Japan (8120-6798)
Switzerland (8120-6815)
United Kingdom (8120-6809)
United States/Canada (8120-6812)
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