HP ProCurve 1600M User manual

Less Work, More Network
HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2424M
Installation Guide
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HP ProCurve Switches and Hubs

HP ProCurve
Switch 1600M and 2424M
Installation Guide

Hewlett-Packard Company
8000 Foothills Boulevard, m/s 5552
Roseville, California 95747-5552
http://www.hp.com/go/procurve
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Publication Number
5967-9953
December 1998
Applicable Products
HP ProCurve Switch 1600M (HP J4120A)
HP ProCurve Switch 2424M (HP J4093A)
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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 products and replacement parts can be
obtained from your HP Sales and Service Office or
authorized dealer.
Safety
Before installing and operating these products, please read
the “Installation Precautions” in chapter 2, “Installing the
Switch 1600M and 2424M”, and the safety statements in
appendix C, “Safety and Regulatory Statements”.

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Contents
1 Introducing the HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2424M
Front of the Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Network Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Mode Select Button and Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Clear Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Back of the Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Slot for Switch Module (Switch 2424M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Switch Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Switch Operation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Address Table Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Simultaneous Network Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Effect of VLANs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
2 Installing the Switch 1600M and 2424M
Included Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Installation Precautions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
1. Prepare the Installation Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2. Install Switch Module (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
3. Verify the Switch Passes Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
LED Behavior: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
4. Mount the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Rack or Cabinet Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Horizontal Surface Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

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5. Connect the Switch to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
6. Connect the Network Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Using the RJ-45 Connectors (10/100Base-TX ports) . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Connecting Cables to the Switch Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
7. (Optional) Connect a Console to the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Terminal Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Direct Console Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Telnet Console Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Sample Network Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
As a Desktop Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
As a Segment Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Connecting to a Backbone Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Hot Swapping the Switch Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Adding or Replacing the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Changing the Module Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Where to Go From Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
3 Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Diagnosing with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Proactive Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Hardware Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Testing the Switch by Resetting It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Checking the Switch LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Checking Console Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Testing Twisted-Pair Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Testing Switch-to-Device Network Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Testing End-to-End Network Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Restoring the Factory Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
HP Customer Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Before Calling Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

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A Specifications
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Acoustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
B Connectors and Cables
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Twisted Pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Fiber-Optic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Twisted-Pair Cable for Switch (MDI-X) to Computer (MDI)
10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Twisted-Pair Cable for Switch (MDI-X) to Hub or Switch (MDI-X)
10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
Twisted-Pair Cable Pin Assignments
for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
Twisted-Pair Straight-Through Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
Twisted-Pair Cross-Over Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
C Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
EMC Regulatory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8
Index

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Introducing the HP ProCurve
Switch 1600M and 2424M
1
Introducing the HP ProCurve Switch 1600M
and 2424M
The HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2424M are multiport switches that can
be used to build high-performance switched workgroup networks. These
switches are store-and-forward devices that offer low latency for high-speed
networking.
Throughout this manual, these switches will be abbreviated as the Switch
1600M and Switch 2424M, or when common features are being described, as
the Switch 1600M and 2424M.
The Switch 1600M and 2424M have 16 and 24 autosensing 10/100Base-T ports
respectively. Both switches have a module slot for installing any of the
supported switch modules. The modules provide expanded network connec-
tivity, and media and network speed flexibility. For the Switch 2424M, the HP
ProCurve Gigabit Stacking Module can be installed allowing up to seven
switches to be stacked and interconnected with a high speed backbone.
With these switches you can build a switched network infrastructure by
connecting them to hubs, other switches, or routers, or you can directly
connect computers, printers, and servers to provide dedicated bandwidth to
those devices.
This chapter describes your HP Switch 1600M and 2424M including:
■Front and back of the switch
■Features
■Switch operation overview
HP ProCurve Switch 1600M
(HP J4120A)
HP ProCurve Switch 2424M
(HP J4093A)

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Introducing the HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2424M
Front of the Switches
Introducing the HP ProCurve
Switch 1600M and 2424M
Front of the Switches
Network Ports
■16 or 24 autosensing 10/100Base-TX ports
■one universal switch module slot for installing any of the supported switch
modules (see “Features” on page 1-7). On the Switch 1600M, the slot is in
the front; on the Switch 2424M, the slot is in the back.
Status LEDs for
switch module,
and fan
Reset and Clear
buttons
Slot for
Switch Module
(Switch 1600M)
10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports
with Link and Mode LEDs at each port
Self Test
LED
Console
port
Mode Select button
and indicator LEDs
Reset and Clear
buttons
10/100Base-TX
RJ-45 ports
Self Test and
Module Status
LEDs
Power
and Fault
LEDs
Link and Mode LEDs
for Switch 2424M
10/100Base-TX ports
Console
port HP ProCurve Switch 2424M
HP ProCurve Switch 1600M
Mode Select button
and indicator LEDs

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Introducing the HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2424M
Front of the Switches
Introducing the HP ProCurve
Switch 1600M and 2424M
LEDs
Table 1-1. Switch LEDs
Switch LEDs State Meaning
Power
(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.
Blinking†A fault has occurred on the switch, the switch module (if installed), or a fan. The Status
LED for the device with the fault will blink simultaneously.
On On briefly after the switch is powered on or reset, at the beginning of switch self test.
If this LED is on for a prolonged time, the switch has encountered a fatal hardware
failure, or has failed its self test. See chapter 3, “Troubleshooting” for more information.
Self Test
(green)
Off The normal operational state; the switch is not undergoing self test.
On The switch self test and initialization are in progress after you have power cycled or
reset the switch. The switch is not operational until this LED goes off. The Self Test LED
also comes on briefly when you “hot swap” a module into the switch; the module is self
tested when it is hot swapped.
Blinking†A component of the switch has failed its self test. The status LED for that component,
for example a fan, and the switch Fault LED will blink simultaneously.
Mode Select
(3 green LEDs)
Act Indicates that the port Mode LEDs are displaying network activity information.
Fdx Indicates that the port Mode LEDs are lit for ports that are in Full Duplex Mode.
100 Indicates that the port Mode LEDs are lit for ports that are operating at 100 Mbps.
Module
Status (green)
On A module is installed in the switch module slot and that the module is undergoing or
has passed self test.
Off A module is not installed in the switch module slot.
Blinking†The module in the slot has failed self test or is not installed properly. The switch Fault
LED, and the Self Test LED may be flashing simultaneously. If the Module Status LED is
flashing by itself, a different module type has been hot swapped into the slot without
the switch being reset. See “Hot Swapping Switch Modules” on page 2-20.
Fan Status
(green)
Switch 1600M
only
On The cooling fans are operating normally.
Blinking†One or more of the cooling fans have failed. The switch Fault LED will be flashing
simultaneously.
†The blinking behavior is an on/off cycle once every 1.6 seconds, approximately.

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Introducing the HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2424M
Front of the Switches
Introducing the HP ProCurve
Switch 1600M and 2424M
Table 1-2. Switch Module LEDs
Mode Select Button and Indicator LEDs
To optimize the amount of information that can be displayed for each of the
switch ports without overwhelming you with LEDs, the Switch 1600M and
2424M use a Mode LED for each port. The operation of this LED is controlled
by the Mode Select button, and the current setting is indicated by the Mode
indicator LEDs near the button. Press the button to step from one mode to the
next.
■If the Activity (Act) indicator LED is lit, each Mode LED displays activity
information for the associated port—it flickers as network traffic is
received and transmitted through the port.
■If the Full Duplex (Fdx) indicator LED is lit, the Mode LEDs light for those
ports that are operating in full duplex.
■If the 100 Mbps (100) indicator LED is lit, the Mode LEDs light for those
ports that are operating at 100 Mbps.
Port LEDs State Meaning
Link On Indicates the port is enabled and receiving a link beat signal (for the twisted-pair ports),
or a strong enough light level (for the fiber-optic ports on the switch modules) from the
connected device.
Off One of these conditions exists:
• no active network cable is connected to the port
• the port is not receiving link beat or sufficient light
• the port has been disabled through the switch console, the web browser interface,
or HP TopTools.
Mode Displays network activity information, or whether the port is configured for Full Duplex operation, or
100 Mbps operation depending on the mode selected. See “Mode Select Button and Indicator LEDs”
below for more information.
Mode LED
(one for each port)
Mode Select button
and indicator LEDs

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Introducing the HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2424M
Front of the Switches
Introducing the HP ProCurve
Switch 1600M and 2424M
Console Port
This port is used to connect a console to the switch by using the serial cable
supplied with the switch. This connection is described under “Connect a
Console to the Switch” in chapter 2, “Installing the Switch 1600M and 2424M”.
The console can be a PC or workstation running a VT-100 terminal emulator,
or a VT-100 terminal.
Reset Button
This button is used to reset the switch while it is powered on. This action clears
any temporary error conditions that may have occurred, executes the switch
self test, and resets all network activity counters to zero. The counters are
displayed in the switch console interface, the switch web browser interface,
and through SNMP network management applications, such as HP TopTools
for Hubs & Switches.
Clear Button
This button is used for these purposes:
■Deleting Passwords - When pressed by itself for at least one second, the
button deletes any switch console access passwords that you may have
configured. Use this feature if you have misplaced the password and need
console access.
This button is provided for your convenience, but its presence means
that if you are concerned with the security of the switch configuration
and operation, you should make sure the switch is installed in a secure
location, such as a locked wiring closet.
■Restoring Factory Default Configuration - When pressed with the
Reset button in a specific pattern, clears any configuration changes you
may have made through the switch console, the web browser interface,
and SNMP management, and restores the factory default configuration to
the switch. For the specific method to restore the factory default config-
uration, see “Restoring the Factory Default Configuration” in chapter 3,
“Troubleshooting” of this manual.

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Introducing the HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2424M
Back of the Switches
Introducing the HP ProCurve
Switch 1600M and 2424M
Back of the Switches
.
Power Connector
The Switch 1600M and Switch 2424M do not have a power switch; they are
powered on when connected to an active AC power source. The switches
automatically adjust to any voltage between 100-127 and 200-240 volts and
either 50 or 60 Hz. There are no voltage range settings required.
Slot for Switch Module (Switch 2424M)
The slot for installing any of the supported switch modules in the Switch
2424M is in the back of the switch. For a description of the modules, see
“Features” on page 1-7.
cooling vent - make sure this is not
obstructed for proper switch operation
HP ProCurve Switch 1600M
AC power connector
Slot for
Switch Module
(Switch 2424M)
HP ProCurve Switch 2424M

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Introducing the HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2424M
Switch Features
Introducing the HP ProCurve
Switch 1600M and 2424M
Switch Features
The features of the Switch 1600M and 2424M include:
■16 or 24 autosensing 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports
■a slot for installing any of the available switch modules—as of this
printing, these include:
• 8-port 10/100Base-TX Module (HP J4111A)
• 4-port 100Base-FX Module (HP J4112A)
• 1-port Gigabit-SX Module (HP J4113A)
• 1-port Gigabit-LX Module (HP J4114A)
• 4-port 10Base-FL Module (HP J4118A)
• Gigabit Stacking Module (HP J4130A — for Switch 2424M only,
available Summer 1999)
■the modules are “hot swappable”
■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 network addresses in the switch’s 8000-address
forwarding table, with configurable address aging value
■automatically negotiated full-duplex operation of the 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps,
ports when connected to other auto-negotiating or full-duplex devices —
Gigabit ports always operate at full duplex
■easy management of the switches through several available interfaces:
•web browser interface—an easy to use built-in graphical interface
that can be accessed from common web browsers.
•console interface—a full featured, easy to use, VT-100 terminal
interface that is especially good for out-of-band switch management,
or for telnet access to the switch.
•HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches—an SNMP-based, full-featured
graphical network management tool that you can use to manage your
entire network. This product is included with your new switch.
■support for the Spanning Tree Protocol to eliminate network loops
■support for up to 30 IEEE 802.1Q-compliant VLANs so you can divide the
attached end nodes into logical groupings that fit your business needs
■support for many advanced features to enhance network performance—
described in the Management and Configuration Guide that came with
your switch.

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Introducing the HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2424M
Switch Operation Overview
Introducing the HP ProCurve
Switch 1600M and 2424M
Switch Operation Overview
Address Table Operation
Address Learning. As devices are connected to the switch ports, either
directly or through hubs or other switches, the MAC addresses of those
devices are learned automatically and stored in the 8000-entry address table
featured by the Switch 1600M and 2424M. The switches also identify the
number of the port on which each address is learned so they know the 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 lose bandwidth dealing with unnecessary traffic.
■flood - whenever a new destination address is found in a packet received
on one switch port, the destination address will not yet be in the switch’s
address table and the switch 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 1600M and 2424M
automatically recognize the change and update the address table with the new
port location of the device. Communication with the device is automatically
maintained, without any address table manipulation being required.

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Introducing the HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2424M
Switch Operation Overview
Introducing the HP ProCurve
Switch 1600M and 2424M
Simultaneous Network Communications
As part of the traffic isolation benefits provided by the Switch 1600M and
2424M address table operation, the switches enhance network performance
because they can conduct multiple, simultaneous network connections.
Instead of sharing the network bandwidth, as in connections to a hub, each
connection has its own 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps bandwidth to use.
Effect of VLANs
If you configure multiple virtual LANs (VLANs) on the switch, each VLAN
behaves as a “logical switch” containing the switch ports that you assign to it.
Each logical switch behaves as an isolated broadcast domain, just as if it were
an isolated physical switch. The forward, filter, and flood behavior described
for the physical switch above, operates the same for each of the logical
switches defined by the VLANs: packets are forwarded or flooded only to the
ports that are within a given VLAN. Just as for separate isolated physical
switches, there is no communication between ports that are in separate VLANs
unless the VLANs are connected by an external router.
For more information on configuring VLANs and their behavior, see the
Management and Configuration Guide that came with your switch.

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Installing the Switch 1600M
and 2424M
2
Installing the Switch 1600M and 2424M
The HP Switch 1600M and 2424M are easy to install units. They each come
with an accessory kit that includes the brackets for mounting the switch in a
standard 19-inch telco rack or an equipment cabinet, or on a wall, and with
rubber feet that can be attached so the switch can be securely located on a
horizontal surface. The brackets are designed to allow mounting the switch
in a variety of orientations.
This chapter shows you how to install your Switch 1600M and 2424M.
Included Parts
The Switch 1600M and 2424M have the following components shipped with
them:
■HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2424M Installation Guide (5967-6966),
this manual
■HP ProCurve Switch Management and Configuration Guide
(5967-2142 for the 1600M, and 5967-6967 for the 2424M)
■HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches - CD ROM and booklet
■Customer Support/Warranty booklet
■Accessory kit (5064-4280)
• two mounting brackets
• four 10 mm M4 screws to attach the mounting brackets to the switch
• four 5/8-inch number 12-24 screws to attach the switch to a rack
• four rubber feet
■Console cable
■Power cord, one of the following:
Australia/New Zealand
China
Continental Europe
Denmark
Japan
Switzerland
United Kingdom/Hong Kong/Singapore
United States/Canada/Mexico
8120-6803
8120-8377
8120-6802
8120-6806
8120-6804
8120-6807
8120-8709
8120-6805
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Installing the Switch 1600M and 2424M
Installation Procedures
Installing the Switch 1600M
and 2424M
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 (page 2-4). Make sure that the physical
environment into which you will be installing the switch is properly
prepared including having the correct network cabling ready to connect
to the switch, and having a good location for the switch. Please see page
2-3 for some installation precautions.
2. Install switch module (optional—page 2-6).The switches have a slot
for installing any of the supported HP switch modules. Depending on
where you will install the switch, it may be easier to install the module
first, but the modules are “hot swappable”—they can also be installed and
removed after the switch is installed and powered on.
3. Verify that the switch passes self test (page 2-8). This is a simple
process of plugging the switch into a power source and observing that the
LEDs on the switch’s front panel and on any optional modules indicate
correct switch operation.
4. Mount the switch (page 2-10). The Switch 1600M and 2424M can be
mounted in a 19-inch telco rack, in an equipment cabinet, on a wall, or on
a horizontal surface.
5. Connect power to the switch (page 2-13). Once the switch is
mounted, plug it in to the nearby main power source.
6. Connect the network devices (page 2-14). Using the appropriate
network cables, connect other switches, hubs, routers, computers,
servers, printers, and other network devices to the switch ports.
7. Connect a console to the switch (optional—page 2-15). You may
wish to modify the switch’s configuration, for example, to configure an IP
address so it can be managed using a web browser, from an SNMP network
management station, or through a telnet session to the switch console.
Configuration changes can be made easily by using the included console
cable to connect a PC to the switch’s console port.
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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