HP ProCurve 1600M User manual

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gl modules
installation guide
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HP Procurve Switch GL Modules
Installation Guide
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Hewlett-Packard Company
8000 Foothills Boulevard, m/s 5552
Roseville, California 95747-5552
http://www.hp.com/go/hpprocurve
© Copyright 2001 Hewlett-Packard Company
All Rights Reserved
Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior
written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under
the copyright laws.
Publication Number
5969-2368
April 2001
Applicable Products
HP Procurve Switch 10/100-TX GL Module (HP J4862A)
HP Procurve Switch 100/1000-T GL Module (HP J4863A)
HP Procurve Switch Gigabit Transceivers GL Module
(HP J4864A)
Disclaimer
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change without notice.
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Warranty
See the Customer Support/Warranty booklet included with
the product.
A copy of the specific warranty terms applicable to your
Hewlett-Packard product and replacement parts can be
obtained from your HP sales and service office or
HP-authorized reseller.
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Contents
HP Procurve Switch GL Modules Installation Guide
Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installing the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing the Module in an Unused Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Customizing the Port Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Replacing or Removing a Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Resetting the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Reasons for Resetting the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Methods of Resetting the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Switch and Module LED Error Indicators: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Diagnostic Tips: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Customer Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Lasers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
EMC Regulatory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Descriptions
HP Procurve Switch GL Modules
For the HP Procurve Switch 4108GL
Descriptions
The HP Procurve Switch GL Modules are components that you can add to an
HP Procurve GL switch to provide a variety of network connectivity options.
The following modules are available as of this printing:
Contact your HP-authorized networking products reseller or your HP repre-
sentative for information on availability of other modules and transceivers.
You can also visit the HP networking products Web site at http://www.hp.com/
go/hpprocurve to get more information.
Module Description
HP Procurve Switch
10/100-T GL Module
(HP J4862A)
24 twisted-pair ports with RJ-45
connectors for 10 Mbps or 100
Mbps operation over 100-ohm
unshielded (UTP) or shielded (STP)
twisted-pair cable -- all ports have
the HP Auto-MDIX feature
HP Procurve Switch
100/1000-T GL Module
(HP J4863A)
6 twisted-pair ports with RJ-45
connectors for 1000 Mbps
(Gigabit) or 100 Mbps operation
over Category 5 or better 100-ohm
UTP or STP cable (category 5E
recommended for Gigabit) -- all
ports have the IEEE 802.3ab Auto
MDI/MDI-X feature
HP Procurve Switch
Gigabit Transceiver GL
Module (HP J4864A)
3 transceiver slots for installing
any of the supported HP Procurve
transceivers*.
* The following HP Procurve transceivers are supported by the Gigabit Transceiver GL Module (as of this printing):
• 100-FX Transceiver (HP J4853A)
• Gigabit-SX Transceiver (HP J4131A)
• Gigabit-LX Transceiver (HP J4132A)
• 100/1000-T Transceiver (HP J4834A)
• Gigabit Stacking (part of the HP Procurve Switch Gigabit Stacking Kit -- HP J4116A)
Remove network cable before removing or installing transceiver
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Descriptions
Example: The HP Procurve 24-Port 10/100-TX GL Module
Features: The HP Procurve Switch GL Modules have the following features:
■auto-enabled ports—the ports are all configured to be ready for network
operation as soon as a viable network cable is connected
■auto-configuration—a default configuration is applied to the module
when the switch is powered on and the module passes self test; this default
configuration works well for most network installations
■LEDs that provide information on the link status, network activity,
connection bandwidth, and communication mode (half or full duplex)
■“hot swap” operation—you can add a module or replace a module without
having to shut down the switch (changing the module type in a given slot
does require a switch reset)
■the ports on the 10/100-TX GL Module have the HP Auto-MDIX feature,
and the ports on the 100/1000-T GL Module have the IEEE 802.3ab Auto
MDI/MDI-X feature. These features operate the same way and allow you
to use either “straight-through” or “crossover” twisted-pair cables for all
the twisted-pair network connections. Please see the note on “Automatic
Cable Sensing” on page 7.
■standards adherence:
• the 10/100-TX GL Module is compatible with the IEEE 802.3
10Base-T and IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX standards
• the 100/1000-T GL Module is compatible with the IEEE 802.3ab
1000Base-T and IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX standards
• the ports on the transceivers that are installed in the Gigabit Trans-
ceiver GL Module are compatible with their appropriate standards.
See the Installation Guide the comes with the transceivers.
retaining screw
network ports
Link and Mode LEDs
(one pair per port)
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Installing the Module
Installing the Module
Overview
You can install any of the modules into any of the HP Procurve switches that
have a compatible module slot. As of this printing, those are the HP Procurve
Switch 4108GL (J4865A) and the HP Procurve Switch 4108GL Bundle
(J4861A).
The installation steps are:
1. If you are using the Gigabit Transceiver GL Module, install the transceivers
in the module, before installing that module into the switch. Please see
the Installation Guide that came with the transceivers for more informa-
tion on installing the transceivers.
2. Install the modules in a switch slot (see page 4).
3. Reset the switch, only if you have installed any modules into slots that
were previously occupied by a different type module (see page 12).
4. Verify that the modules are installed correctly (see page 6).
5. Connect the network cabling (see page 7).
6. Optionally, customize the configuration for the modules’ ports (unless the
default port configuration is satisfactory for your network application -
see page 10).
Note If necessary, you can “hot-swap” one module for another; that is, replace one
module with another while the switch is still powered on, without interrupting
the operation of the rest of the switch ports. For more information, see page 11.
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Installing the Module
Installing the Module in an Unused Slot
1. Use a Torx T-10 or flat-bladed screwdriver to unscrew the screws in the
cover plate over the slot you want to use, and remove the cover. Store the
cover plate for possible future use.
2. Hold the module by its bulkhead—taking care not to touch the metal
connectors or components on the board.
3. Insert the module into the slot guides and slide it into the slot until it stops.
Then press near the two screws on the module bulkhead to seat the
module connector into the switch backplane. The module bulkhead
should be in contact with or very close to contact with the back face of
the switch.
Note: The HP Procurve Switch GL Modules have “low-force”, high-
performance connectors. High insertion forces are not necessary
to install the modules and should not be used.
Installation Precautions:
■Static electricity can severely damage the electronic components on the modules. When
handling and installing the modules in your switch, follow these procedures to avoid damage
from static electricity:
• Handle the module by its bulkhead or edges and avoid touching the components and the
circuitry on the board.
• When installing the module, equalize any static charge difference between your body and
the switch by wearing a grounding wrist strap and attaching it to the switch’s metal body,
or by frequently touching the switch’s metal body.
■The HP Procurve Switch GL Modules have “low-force”, high-performance connectors.
High insertion forces are not necessary to install the modules, and should not be
used.
■Make sure that you fully insert the modules. That is, press the module into the slot until
the bulkhead on the module is contacting or is very close to contacting the front face of the
switch chassis.
■Once the module is fully inserted, make sure that you screw in the two retaining screws to
secure the module in place.
■For safe operation, proper switch cooling, and reduction of electromagnetic emissions, ensure
that a slot cover is installed on any unused module slot. For safety, no more than one slot should
be uncovered at a time when the switch is powered on.
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