HP pocurve switch 408 User manual

hp procurve
switch 408
installation guide
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HP ProCurve
Switch 408
Installation Guide
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Hewlett-Packard Company
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Roseville, California 95747-5552
http://www.hp.com/go/hpprocurve
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Publication Number
J4097-90101
March 2001
Applicable Product
HP ProCurve Switch 408 (HP J4097B)
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Warranty
A copy of the specific warranty terms
applicable to your Hewlett-Packard prod-
ucts and replacement parts can be
obtained from your HP Sales and Service
Office or authorized dealer.
Safety
Before installing and operating this
product, please read the “Installation
Precautions” in chapter 2, “Installing the
Switch 408”, and the safety statements in
appendix C, “Safety and EMC Regulatory
Statements”.
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Contents
i
1 Introducing the Switch 408
Front of the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Network Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Back of the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Switch Operation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Address Table Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
2 Installing the Switch 408
Included Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Installation Precautions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
1. Prepare the Installation Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2. Verify the Switch Passes Its Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
3. Mount the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
4. Connect the Switch to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
5. Connect the Network Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Sample Network Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
As a Desktop Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
As a Segment Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
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3 Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Diagnosing With the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Hardware Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Testing the Switch by Resetting It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Testing Twisted-Pair Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Testing End-to-End Network Communications . . . . . . . 3-6
HP Customer Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
A Specifications
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
B Cables and Connectors
Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector
Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Twisted-Pair Cable Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
C Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
EMC Regulatory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9
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1
Introducing the Switch 408
The HP ProCurve Switch 408 is a multiport switch that can be used
to build high-performance switched workgroup networks. This
switch is a store-and-forward device that offers low latency for high-
speed networking.
Throughout this manual, the name of this switch will be abbreviated
as the Switch 408.
The Switch 408 has 8 auto-sensing 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports. With
this switch you can build a switched network infrastructure by
connecting it to hubs, other switches, or routers; or you can connect
directly to computers, printers, and servers to provide dedicated
bandwidth to those devices.
This chapter describes your Switch 408 including:
■Front and back of the switch
■Features
■Switch operation overview
HP ProCurve Switch 408 (HP J4097B)
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Introducing the Switch 408
Front of the Switch
Front of the Switch
Network Ports
The switch has 8 auto-sensing 10/100Base-TX ports with RJ-45
connectors. All of the ports have the HP Auto- MDIX feature, which
means that either a straight-through or cross-over cable can be used
for any connection to another device, and the switch automatically
adjusts the pin assignments to complete the connection.
Fault
LED
Power
LED 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports
(all ports have the HP Auto-MDIX feature)
Link/Act, FDx, and 100
LEDs for each port
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Introducing the Switch 408
Front of the Switch
LEDs
Table 1-1. Switch LEDs
Switch LEDs State Meaning
Pwr
(green)
On The switch is receiving power.
Off The switch is NOT receiving power.
Fault
(orange)
Off The normal state; indicates that there are no fault
conditions on the switch.
On The switch has a hardware failure, or has failed
its self test. See chapter 3, “Troubleshooting” for
more information.
Link/Act
(green –
overlaid with
the port
number)
On Indicates the port is operating correctly and
receiving a link signal from the connected device.
Off One of these conditions exists:
• no active network cable is connected to the
port
• the port is not receiving a link signal
Flickering Indicates that there is network activity on the
port.
FDx
(green)
On The corresponding port is operating at full duplex
Off The corresponding port is operating at half duplex
100
(green)
On The corresponding port is operating at 100 Mbps.
Off The corresponding port is operating at 10 Mbps.
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Introducing the Switch 408
Back of the Switch
Back of the Switch
.
Power Connector
The Switch 408 does not have a power switch; it is powered on when
the AC power adapter is plugged in to an active power source and to
the switch.
Caution Use only the AC power adapter supplied with the
switch. Use of other adapters, including adapters that
came with other HP network products, may result in
damage to the equipment.
power connector
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Introducing the Switch 408
Features
Features
The features of the Switch 408 include:
■8 auto-sensing 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports—all ports can sense
the connection speed, 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps, and automatically
operate at that speed
■HP Auto-MDIX on all ports—all ports allow you to use either a
straight-through or crossover cable to connect to any other
RJ-45 network device. There are no switches or buttons to deal
with, and no more worrying about what type of cable is needed
to connect to an end node, or to another switch or hub.
■plug-and-play networking—all ports are enabled—just connect
the network cables to active network devices and your switched
network is operational
■automatic learning of the hardware addresses in the switch’s
1000-entry address forwarding table
■auto-negotiation of half/full duplex on all ports
■auto-negotiation of flow control for ports operating at full duplex
Switch Operation Overview
Address Table Operation
Address Learning. As devices are connected to the switch ports,
either directly or through hubs or other switches that are connected
to the switch, the MAC addresses of those devices are learned auto-
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Introducing the Switch 408
Switch Operation Overview
matically and stored in the Switch 408’s 1000-entry address table. The
switch also identifies the number of the port on which each address
is learned so it knows the relative network location of each device.
Forwarding, Filtering, Flooding. When the switch receives a
packet, it determines the destination address, and looks for the
address in the address table. Based on the port location of that
address, the switch then determines whether to forward, filter-out, or
flood the packet.
■forward - if the destination address is on a different port than the
one on which the packet was received, the packet is forwarded
to the destination port and on to the destination device.
■filter out - if the destination address is on the same port as the
one on which the packet was received, the packet is filtered out.
The switch thereby isolates local traffic so the rest of the network
connected to the switch does not use bandwidth dealing with
unnecessary traffic.
■flood - whenever a new destination address is found in a packet
received on a port, the destination address will not yet be in the
switch’s address table and the Switch 408 cannot know whether
to forward or filter out the packet. In this case, it sends the packet
to all the other switch ports. This is referred to as “flooding”.
When the destination device receives the packet, it replies, and
the switch learns the new address from the reply packet. Then,
all future packets destined for that address are forwarded or
filtered out appropriately.
Network Moves and Changes. When devices are moved in the
network, and become connected to a different switch port, the Switch
408 automatically recognizes the change and updates the address
table with the new port locations of the devices. Communication with
the connected devices is thereby automatically maintained.
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2
Installing the Switch 408
The HP ProCurve Switch 408 is easy to install. It comes with four
rubber feet that can be attached so the switch can be securely located
on any level surface (for example, a table or shelf). A mounting kit
(5183-7210) is also available that provides a variety of mounting
options including in a standard 19-inch EIA equipment rack or
cabinet, on a wall, or under a horizontal surface. Contact your HP
Networking products reseller to order the mounting kit.
This chapter shows you how to install your Switch 408.
Included Parts
The Switch 408 has the following components shipped with it:
■HP ProCurve Switch 408 Installation Guide (J4097-90101), this
manual
■Customer Support/Warranty booklet
■Four rubber feet
■AC power adapter, one of the following:
Argentina
Australia/New Zealand
China
Europe/Russia
Japan
South Korea
United Kingdom/Hong Kong/Singapore
United States/Canada/Mexico/Taiwan/Brazil
0950-3659
0950-3358
0950-3347
0950-3349
0950-3352
0950-3351
0950-3350
0950-3348
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Installing the Switch 408
Installation Procedures
Installation Procedures
Summary
Follow these easy steps to install your switch. The rest of this chapter
provides details on these steps.
1. Prepare the installation site. Make sure of the following:
• the network cabling is the correct type and length. See page
2-5.
• the network topology is correct. See page 2-10.
• no devices connected to the switch have a fixed full-duplex
configuration (they must be able to auto-negotiate the duplex
mode or be fixed at half duplex). See page 2-4.
See page 2-3 for installation precautions.
2. Verify that the switch passes its self test. This is a simple
process of plugging the switch into a power source and observing
that the LEDs on the switch’s front panel show correct operation.
See page 2-7.
3. Mount the switch. The Switch 408 can be mounted on any
horizontal surface. The optional mounting kit (5183-7210)
provides other options including mounting two switch units side-
by-side in a standard 19-inch telco rack or equipment cabinet.
4. Connect power to the switch. Once the switch is mounted,
plug in the AC power adapter. See page 2-9.
5. Connect the network devices. Using the appropriate network
cables, connect computers, servers, printers and other periph-
erals, and other network devices including other switches, hubs,
or routers to the switch ports. See page 2-9.
At this point, the switch is fully installed and your network should be
up and running. See the rest of this chapter if you need more detailed
information on any of these installation steps.
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Installing the Switch 408
Installation Procedures
Installation Precautions:
Follow these precautions when installing your Switch 408.
Cautions ■Make sure that you use the power adapter supplied with
the switch to connect it to an AC power source.
■When installing the switch, since the unit does not have
an On/Off power switch, an AC power outlet must be
located near the switch and should be easily accessible
in case the switch needs to be powered off.
■Make sure that the switch does not overload the power
circuits, wiring, and over-current protection. To deter-
mine the possibility of overloading the supply circuits,
add together the amperage ratings of all devices installed
on the same circuit as the switch and compare the total
with the rating limit for the circuit. The maximum
amperage ratings are usually printed on the devices near
the AC power connectors or power adapter connectors.
■Do not install the switch in an environment where the
operating ambient temperature might exceed 55°C
(131°F).
■Make sure the air flow around the sides of the switch is
not restricted.
■If you rack mount the Switch 408 (using the mounting kit,
5183-7210), the rack or cabinet should be adequately
secured to prevent it from becoming unstable and/or
falling over. Devices installed in a rack or cabinet should
be mounted as low as possible, with the heaviest device
at the bottom and progressively lighter devices installed
above.
Continued on the next page.
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Installing the Switch 408
Installation Procedures
■Connect no devices that have a fixed full-duplex
configuration. Because the switch 408 complies with
the IEEE 802.3u standard, if a device connected to the
switch has a fixed configuration of full duplex, the device
will not connect correctly to the switch. Make sure all
devices connected to the Switch 408 are configured to
auto negotiate, or are configured to connect at half
duplex. For more information, see the “Basic Trouble-
shooting Tips” in chapter 3, “Troubleshooting”.
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2-5
Installing the Switch 408
Installation Procedures
1. Prepare the Installation Site
■Cabling Infrastructure - Make sure that the cabling infrastruc-
ture meets the necessary network specifications. Because of the
HP Auto-MDIX feature, for connections to end nodes
(computers, servers, printers and other peripherals), or connec-
tions to hubs or other switches, you can use “straight-through”
cables. “Crossover” cables can also be used for any of these
connections. See the following table for cable types and lengths,
and see appendix B, “Cables and Connectors” for more informa-
tion:
Table 2-1. Summary of Cable Types to Use with the Switch
■Installation Location - Before installing the switch, plan its
location and orientation relative to other devices and equipment.
At the front of the switch, leave at least 7.6 cm (3 inches) of space
for the twisted-pair cabling. At the back of the switch, leave at
least 2.6 cm (1 inch) of space for the adapter’s power cord.
Port Type Cable Type Length Limits
10Base-T category 3, 4, or 5,
100-ohm unshielded
twisted-pair (UTP) or
shielded twisted-pair
(STP)
category 3, 4, or 5 - 100 meters
Note: Since the 10Base-T operation
is through 10/100Base-TX ports, if you
ever want to upgrade the ports to
100Base-T, it would be best to cable
the ports initially with category 5
cable.
100Base-TX category 5, 100-ohm
UTP or STP
100 meters
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Installing the Switch 408
Installation Procedures
2. Verify the Switch Passes Its Self Test
Before mounting the switch in its network location, you should first
check that it is working properly by plugging it into a power source
and verifying that it passes its self test.
1. Connect the adapter’s power cord to the power connector on the
back of the switch, and then plug the AC power adapter into a
nearby properly grounded electrical outlet.
2. Check the LEDs on the switch. The LED behavior is described on
the next page.
Note The Switch 408 does not have a power switch. It is powered
on when the AC power adapter is connected to the switch
and to a power source.
Caution Use only the AC power adapter supplied with the
switch. Use of other adapters, including those that
came with other HP network products, may result in
damage to the equipment.
Connect power cord to
the power connector
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Installing the Switch 408
Installation Procedures
When the switch is powered on, it performs its diagnostic self
test. The self test takes approximately 3 seconds to complete.
LED Behavior:
During the self test:
• All the switch and port LEDs are on.
When the self test completes successfully:
• The Power LED stays on and the Fault LED goes off.
• The port LEDs (Link/Act, FDx, and 100) go into their normal
operational mode.
If the LED display is different than what is described above,
especially if the Fault LED stays on for more than 5 seconds, the
self test has not completed correctly. Refer to chapter 3, “Trou-
bleshooting” for diagnostic help.
Switch port LEDs
Power and Fault LEDs
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Installing the Switch 408
Installation Procedures
3. Mount the Switch
After you have verified that the switch passes its self test, you are
ready to mount the switch in a stable location. The Switch 408 can be
mounted in these ways:
■on a horizontal surface
■in a rack or cabinet, or on a wall (requires optional bracket kit)
Horizontal Surface Mounting
Attach the supplied rubber feet to the bottom of the switch, then place
the switch on a table or other horizontal surface. Use a sturdy surface
in an uncluttered area. You may want to secure the networking cables
and switch power cord to the table legs or other part of the surface
structure to help prevent people from tripping over the cords.
Rack or Wall Mounting
Using the optional bracket kit (5183-7210), two Switch 408 units can
be mounted together in any EIA-standard 19-inch telco rack or in an
equipment cabinet such as a server cabinet. The switch brackets can
also be used to mount the switch on a wall or under a horizontal
surface. Installation instructions are included with the bracket kit.
Note Make sure the air flow is not restricted around the sides of
the switch.
Caution For safe operation, please read the Installation
Precautions on page 2-3 before mounting the switch.
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