HP Procurve Series 4100GL User manual

Release Notes: Version G.07.50 Operating System
for the HP ProCurve Series 4100GL Switches
These release notes include information onthe following:
 Downloading switch software and Documentation from the Web
 Enhancements supported in Release G.07.5x:
• Support for the HP ProCurve Switch GL 10/100/1000 Module, part numberJ4908A
• 20 ports of 10/100/1000Base-Tx
• 2 option slots for mini-GBIC Gigabit optics (part numbers J4858A, J4859A,
J4860A).
 Software fix listings for the HP ProCurve Series 4100GL software releases (page 8)
Caution: Archive Pre- G.07.2xConfiguration Files
A configuration filesaved while using release G.07.2x(or greater) is not backward-compatible with earlier
releases. For this reason, HP recommends that you archive the most recent configuration on switches using
software releasesearlier than G.07.2xbefore you update any switchesto software release G.07.2xor later.
Software Update Notice
Check the HP ProCurve web site frequently for free software updates for the various HPProCurve switches
you may have in yournetwork (see page 1).
Connectivity NoteRegarding Gigabit-SX and -LX Port Settings for Links Between an HP
Series 4100GL Switch and Other Switch Models:
In the HP 1600M/2400M/2424M/4000M/8000M switches, and also in other vendors' switches, the default port
mode setting for the Gigabit-SX and Gigabit-LX ports is forced 1000FDx (Gigabit full-duplex). However, the
default port mode for the Gigabit-SX and -LX ports in the HP 4108GL is Auto. In earlier software releases, the
HP 4108GL tolerated this mismatch and allowed SX and LX links with these other switches to exist. The HP
4108GL (when running software release G.04.04 or greater) now complies with the Gigabit-SX and -LX standard
that disallows linkbeat to be enabled when there is a mismatch. (The HP 4104GL, introduced with software
release G.05.01, also complies with this requirement.) Thus, mismatched links between Gigabit-SX and -LX
ports on an HP Series 4100GL switch and the HP 1600M/2400M/2424M/4000M/8000M switches or other
switches that were formerly allowed will now fail. To avoid thisproblem either reconfigure the Gigabit-SX and
-LX portsto Auto on the HP 1600M/2400M/2424M/4000M/8000M switches or other switches, orreconfigure
the Gigabit-SX and -LX ports on the HP Series 4100GL switches to 1000FDx.

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November 2003
Edition 4
ApplicableProduct
HP ProCurve Switch 4104GL (J4887A)
HP ProCurve Switch 4108GL (J4865A)
HP ProCurve Switch 4108GL bundle (J4861A)
HP ProCurve Switch 4148GL (J4888A)
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Contents
Software Management
Downloading Switch Documentation and Software from the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Downloading Softwareto the Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
TFTP Download from a Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Xmodem Download From a PC or Unix Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Saving Configurations While Using the CLI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 5
HP ProCurve Switch Software Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Enhancements in Release G.07.xx
New Enhancements in Release G.07.5x. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 6
New Enhancements in Release G.07.2x. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 6
Documentation for New Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Clarification ofTime Zone Issue.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Problem Reports
Software Fixes
Release G.07.50 11/11/03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Release G.07.27 9/05/03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Release G.07.26 8/13/03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Release G.07.25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Release G.07.24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Release G.07.23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Release G.07.22 01/27/03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Release G.07.21 12/19/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Release G.07.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Release G.05.06. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Release G.05.05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Release G.05.04 11/4/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Release G.05.03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Release G.05.02 4/19/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Release G.05.01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Release G.04.05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Release G.04.04 1/10/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Release G.04.03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Release G.04.02 12/21/01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Release G.04.01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Release G.03.13 12/13/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Release G.03.12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Release G.03.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Release G.03.10 6/28/01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Release G.03.09 6/27/01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Release G.03.08 5/21/01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Software Management
Downloading Switch Documentation and Software from the Web
Software Management
Caution: Archive Pre-G.07.2xConfiguration Files
A configuration file saved while using release G.07.2 xor later software is not backward-compatible
with earlier software versions. For this reason, HP recommends that you archive the most recent
configuration on switches using software releases earlier than G.07.2 xbefore you update any
switches to software release G.07.2xor later.
Downloading Switch Documentation and Software from the Web
You can download software version G.07.5xand the corresponding productdocumentation from
HP’sProCurve web site as described below.
To Download a Software Version:
1. Go to HP’sProCurve web site at http://www.hp.com/go/hpprocurve.
2. Click on software updates.
3. Under Latest software, click on Switches.
To Download Product Documentation: You will need the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader to view,
print, and/or copy the product documentation.
1. Go to HP’sProCurve web site at http://www.hp.com/go/hpprocurve.
2. Click on technical support, then Product manuals.
3. Click on the name of the switch product for which you want documentation. (For a module,
click on the name of the switch product with which it is used.)
4. On the resulting web page, double-click on a document you want.
5. When the document file opens, click on the disk icon in the Acrobat® toolbar and save a
copy of the file.
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Software Management
Downloading Software to the Switch
Downloading Software to the Switch
HP periodically provides switch operating system (OS) updates through the HP ProCurve web site
(http://www.hp.com/go/hpprocurve). After you acquire the new OS file, you can use one of the
following methods for downloading the operating system (OS) code to the switch:
 For a TFTP transfer froma server, place the OS file in your TFTP server’s default directory. Then
do eitherof the following:
• Click on Download OS in the Main Menuof the switch’smenu interface and use the
(default) TFTP option.
• Use the copy tftp command inthe switch’sCLI (see below).
 For an Xmodem transfer from a PC or Unix workstation, do either of the following:
• Click on Download OS in the Main Menuof the switch’smenu interface and select the
Xmodem option.
• Use the copy xmodem command in the switch’s CLI ( page 4).
 HP’s SNMP Download Manager included in HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches
 A switch-to-switch file transfer
Note
Downloading a new OS does not change the current switch configuration. Theswitch configuration
is contained in a separate filethat can also be transferred, for example, for archive purposesor to
be used in another switch of the same model.
This section describes how to use the CLI to download an OS to the switch. You can also use the
menu interface for OS downloads. For more information, refer to the Management and Configura-
tion Guide for your switch.
TFTP Download from a Server
Syntax: copy tftp flash <ip-address> <remote-os-file> [ < primary | secondary > ]
Note that ifyoudo not specify the flash destination, the TFTP download defaults to the primary flash.
For example, to download an OS file named G_07_5x .swi from a TFTP server with the IP address of
10.28.227.103:
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Software Management
Downloading Software to the Switch
1. Executethe copy command as shown below:
2. When the switch finishes downloading the OS file from the server, it displays the progress
message shown in figure 1.When the CLI prompt re-appears, the switch is ready to reboot to
activate the downloaded software:
When this message appears, the switch has finished
downloading the OS file from the server.
When the CLI prompt appears, the switch is ready for
rebooting to activate the downloaded software.
Figure 1. Message Indicating the Switch Is Ready ToActivate the Downloaded Software
3. Reboot the switch.
After the switch reboots, it displays the CLI or Main Menu, depending on the Logon Defaultsetting
last configured in the menu’s Switch Setup screen.
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Software Management
Downloading Software to the Switch
Xmodem Download From a PC or Unix Workstation
This procedure assumes that:
 The switch is connected via the Console RS-232 port on a PC operating as a terminal. (Refer to
the Installation Guide you received with the switch for information on connecting a PC as a
terminal and running the switchconsole interface.)
 Theswitch operating system (OS) is storedon a disk drive in the PC.
 The terminal emulator you are using includes the Xmodem binary transfer feature. (For example,
in the Windows NT terminal emulator, you would use the Send File option in the Transfer drop-
down menu.)
Syntax: copyxmodem flash < unix | pc >
For example, to download an OS file named G_07_5 x.swifrom a PC:
1. To reduce the download time, you may want to increase the baud rate in your terminal emulator
and in the switchto a value suchas 57600 bits per second. (The baud rate must be the same in
both devices.) For example,to change the baud rate in the switch to 57600, execute this
command:
HPswitch(config)# console baud-rate 57600
(If you use this option, be sureto set your terminal emulator to the same baud rate.)
2. Execute the following command in the CLI
:
3. Execute the terminal emulator commands to begin the Xmodem transfer.
The download can take several minutes, depending on the baud rate used in the transfer.
When the download finishes, the switch automatically reboots itself and begins running the new
OS version.
4. To confirm that the operating system downloaded correctly:
HPswitch> show system
Check the Firmware revisionline.
5. If you increased the baud rate on the switch (step 1), use the same command to return it to its
previous setting. (HP recommends a baud rate of 9600 bits per second for most applications.)
(Remember to return your terminal emulator to the same baud rate as the switch.)
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Software Management
Saving Configurations While Using the CLI
Saving Configurations While Using the CLI
The switch operates with two configuration files:
 Running-Config File:Existsin volatile memory andcontrols switch operation. Rebooting
the switch erases the current running-config file and replaces it with an exact copy of the
current startup-config file. To save a configuration change, you must save the running
configuration to the startup-config file.
 Startup-Config File: Exists in flash (non-volatile) memory and preserves the most recently-
saved configuration as the “permanent” configuration. When the switch reboots for any
reason, an exact copy of the current startup-config file becomes the new running-config file
in volatile memory.
When you use the CLI tomake a configuration change, theswitch places the change in the running-
config file. If youwant to preserve the change across reboots, you must save the change to the startup-
config file. Otherwise, the next time the switch reboots, the change will be lost. There are two ways
to save configuration changes while using the CLI:
 Execute write memory from the Manager,Global, or Context configuration level.
 When exiting fromthe CLI to the Main Menu, press [ Y ] (for Yes) when you see the “save
configuration” prompt:
Do you want to save current configuration [y/n]?
HP ProCurve Switch Software Key
Software
Letter
HP ProCurve Switch
C 1600M, 2400M, 2424M, 4000M, and 8000M
E Switch 5300xl Series (5304xl, 5308xl, 5348xl, and 5372xl)
F Switch 2500 Series (2512 and 2524), Switch 2312, and Switch 2324
G Switch 4100GL Series (4104GL, 4108GL, and 4148GL)
H Switch 2600 Series (2626 and 2650) and Switch 6108
I Switch 2800 Series (2824 and 2848)
N/A Switch 9300 Series(9304M, 9308M, and 9315M), Switch 6208M-SX and
Switch 6308M-SX (Uses software version number only; no alphabetic
prefix. For example 07.6.04.)
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Enhancements in Release G.07.xx
New Enhancements in Release G.07.5x
Enhancements in Release G.07.xx
New Enhancements in Release G.07.5x
Support for the HP ProCurve Switch GL 10/100/1000 Module, part number J4908A
• 20 ports of 10/100/1000Base-Tx
• 2 option slots for mini-GBIC Gigabit optics (part numbers J4858A, J4859A, J4860A).
New Enhancements in Release G.07.2x
Enhancement Summary
Supports the HP ProCurve GL
100-FXMT-RJ Module
(J4892A)
Provides12 100-FX portswith MT-RJ connectors for 100 Mbps networking over multimode
fiber-optic cable. This module requires switch software version G.07.2xor later.
Supportsthe HP ProCurve
Gigabit LH-LC mini-GBIC
(J4860A)
Providesgigabit-LH operation up to70 kilometers wheninstalled in the optional HP
ProCurve Switch GL Mini-GBIC Module (J4893A).
SSL Security Operation Provides Secure Socket Layer Version 3 (SSLv3) and support for Transport Layer Security
(TLSv1) to provide remote web access to the switches via encrypted paths between the
switch and management station clients capable of SSL/.TLS operation.
SSH Security Operation Provide remote access to management functions on the switches via encrypted paths
between the switch and management station clients capable of SSHv2 operation.
IGMPv3 This enhancement provides the capability to respond to IGMPv3 joins.
SNMPv3
SNMPv3 add morerigorous security for SNMP access to the switch. I added the capability
to message authentication and privacy to keep management traffic secure.
IP Static Routing Adds the capability to configure up to 16 static routes.
802.1X Open-VLAN Mode This enhancement provides a method for extending 802.1x authentication to supplicants
Operation (clients) that are not running
Debug and Syslog Operation Enables transmission of Event Log messages to Syslog servers and the current manage-
ment access session.
Documentation for New Enhancements
 Documentation for the HP ProCurve GL 100-FX MT-RJ Module is shipped with the module
and is also available on the HP ProCurve web site. See “To Download Product Documenta-
tion:” onpage 1.
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Enhancements in Release G.07.xx
Clarification of Time Zone Issue
 Documentation for the HP ProCurve Gigabit LH-LC mini-GBIC is included in the installation
guide shipped with the optional HP ProCurve Switch GL Mini-GBIC Module and is also avail-
ableon the HP ProCurve web site. See “To Download Product Documentation:” on page 1.
 For information on the above software enhancements and the other features available in
your switch, refer to the following publications:
• Management and Configuration Guide for the HP ProCurve Series 4100GL Switches,
Series 2600 Switches, and Switch 6108
• Access Security Guide for the HP ProCurve Series 4100GL Switches, Series 2600
Switches, and Switch 6108
The documentation mentioned above is also includedon version 3.1 of the Product Documentation
CD-ROM, which is packaged with Series 4100GL switches shipped from the factory with release
G.07.2xinstalled. You can also download the latest version of this documentation by visiting the HP
ProCurve web site. (See “To Download Product Documentation:” on page 1.)
Clarification of Time Zone Issue
Starting with release G.05.xx, the method of configuring the Time Zone for TimeP orSNTP configu-
ration has been updated. Previous switch software, for all HP ProCurveswitches, used positive time
offset values for time zones that are West of GMT and negative values for time zones thatare East of
GMT.The standards indicate that time zones West of GMT should be designated by negative offset
values, and time zones East of GMT by positive values. Software version G.05.xx updates this
configuration method, but if you use the same values for indicating time zones as you did for previous
HP ProCurve switches, the time will be set incorrectly on your Series 4100GL switch. For example,
for previous HP ProCurve switches, the US Pacific time zone was configured by entering +480. With
software version G.05.xx, the US Pacific time zone must now be configured by entering -480.
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Problem Reports
Release G.07.50 11/11/03
Problem Reports
To view known problems with solutions or workarounds for Series4100GL software releases, visit
the HP ProCurve web site at
http://www.hp.com/go/hpprocurve
and click on
technical support > problem reports > HP ProCurve Switch 4100GL Series
Software Fixes
Release G.03.08 was the first software release for the HP ProCurve Switch 4108GL.
Release G.07.50 11/11/03
The version numberfor this release was increased to represent the new support for the 10/100/
1000Base-TX module (J4908A).
Release numbers G.07.28 through G.07.49 were never created.
 802.1p (PR_93590) — 802.1p priority settings not kept across boot even though they are
in the config file.
 CLI (PR_88755) — Gig Transceiver settings on a TFTP’d configuration file were lost when
downloaded to system (found against Version G.07.22).
 CLI (PR_92426) — Unable to delete a VLAN by name if it has a numeric name. Numeric
VLAN names will now be disallowed if it falls within the range of VLAN IDs (i.e. VLAN name
99999 is valid, while VLAN name 100 is not). VLAN names are now also case sensitive.
 CLI (PR_93483) — Help message for setMIB command shows incorrect usage.
 CLI (PR_96888) — ip routing help gives incorrect command usage. “ip routing help” states
usage is “[no] routing”; shouldbe “[no] ip routing”.
 CLI (PR_96889) — ip helper-address help gives incorrect command usage. “ip helper-
address help” gives command usage as “[no] dhcp-serverIP-ADDR”; should be “[no] ip
helper-address IP-ADDR”.
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Software Fixes
Release G.07.50 11/11/03
 Config(PR_96698) —A TFTP Config file with a tilde character (~) in a command resulted
in some config commands being lost. The tidal character is not allowed by the CLI and will
now log an error message if an uploaded config file contains the invalid character.
 Console (PR_97705) — Console lock-up (land.c attack).
 Crash (PR_90184) — Assertion failed:! sal_int_context(), file cmic.c, line 375. Bad transceiver,
cables or CRC/Alignment errors causeda crash. More information provided when/if this
crash happens.
 Crash (PR_95525) — Switch is crashing with a bus error:
Crash msg: Bus error: HW Addr=0xe1f08796 IP=0x003a51b4 Task='mInstCtrl' Task I D=0x1767af8 fp:
0x00000006 sp:0x01767988 lr:0x003979a4
Errant DataStructure removed.
 Crash (PR_98417) — System under heavy traffic crashes with the following message:
Crash msg: Software exception at bcm56xxDmaTx.c:524 -- in 'eChassMgr', taskID =0x1754328-> Out of
pkt buffers; mRstpCtrl using 1726
 Error Log (PR_88578/98618) —In a very busy network, occasional Warning messages
are logged as “Msg loss detected - no ack for seq #N”.
 Flooding (PR_98155) — Layer 2 stress environment, when ~7500 MAC address are
learned/aging out, traffic to particular MAC address are being flooded to all ports in the VLAN.
 Flow Control (PR_98117) — Flow Control not working when port is forced to 100 or 10
FDX.
 IRDP (PR_98092) — IRDP (ICMP Router Discovery Protocol) did not return a router
address to the requesting PC.
 LACP(PR_98026) — Dynamic active or passive LACP ports do not aggregate into the trunk
group resulting in STP loops.
 Mgmt (PR_96924) — Device unmanageable when heavily loaded with software routing.
 POST (PR_98922) — Known good module fails to come up under heavy stress conditions.
 Routing (PR_94958) — Routing performance degrades after 10 minutes of continued
traffic. Traffic was being routed in software due to a prematurely aged out MAC entry. ARPs
will now be sent out 1/minute to reinstate a proper MAC entry with a valid ARP entry.
 Routing (PR_95616) — Packets dropped when routing packets from a Trunk Group and
the destination is the same Trunk Group.
 STP (PR_97602) — Trunking & RSTPenabled, broadcast storm
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Software Fixes
Release G.07.27 9/05/03
 Trunks (PR_90615/91727) — Traffic not forwarding on a trunk group using ports from 2
modules.
 Web (PR_82157) — On a “First Time Install” instance of the web interface, missing graphic
on the pop up window.
 Web (PR_90858) — “VLAN Name” text field won't clear after 12 characters are entered.
 Web/CLI (PR_89900) — Though the Web UI reports excessive CRC/Alignment errors, these
errors were not recorded by CLI port counters.
Release G.07.27 9/05/03
 WEB (PR_82530) —Browsers running with Sun Java versions 1.3.x can resultin the
browser closing. Sun Java versions 1.4.x can resultin very high CPU utilization in the switch,
which causes problems for protocol processing (e.g. STP, IGMP, CDP,console, etc.) and other
processes thatrequire the CPU.
Release G.07.26 8/13/03
 ARP (PR_91694) — When port monitoring is enabled, the switch does not forward
broadcast ARPs out all ports.
 Trunks (PR_91727) —Connectivity problems when a trunk is connected to different
modules in the same Switch.
Release G.07.25
 Never Released.
 Agent Hang (PR_92802) — Cannot ping or TELNET the switch. The switch's Console is
active, though.
 Bus Error (PR_92466) — HW Addr=0x3861000c IP=0x002df470 Task='mAdMgrCtrl' Task
ID=0x16e616 0 fp: 0x006a090c sp:0x016e5df0 lr:0x0021d6d8.
 J4862A->J4862B (PR_89796) — Upgrading from a 10/100 Revision A to Revision B blade,
the slot's configuration may be lost.
Release G.07.24
 Never Released.
 Testmode (PR_92364) —inetstatshow testmodecommand does not provide valid output.
10

Software Fixes
Release G.07.23
Release G.07.23
 Never Released.
 WEB (PR_90065) — Attempt to change subnet mask fails.
 WEB (PR_90066) — Attempt to change port config fails.
 WEB (PR_90068) — Changing stacking attribute fails.
Release G.07.22 01/27/03
 DHCP Relay (PR_5870) —Switch drops DHCP Discover packets transmitted from Mitel
IP phones. Also, switchincorrectly relayed DHCP offer packets as unicast instead of as
broadcasts.
 IGMP (PR_5991) — If switch receives an IGMPv3 Join with a reserved Multicast address,
or an invalid IP Multicast address, the switch may with a message similar to: -> Software
exception at alloc_free.c:479 -- in 'tDevPollTx' Task ID = 0x1825f70 -> buf_free: corrupted
buffer
 IGMP (PR_6001) — When an IGMP v3 Joincontains an invalid IP Multicast address or a
reservedIP Multicast address in the IGMPGroupAddress field, the switch will attempt to
stop processing the Join, and mistakenlydouble-free, or double- forward the Join packet.
One possible symptom is a switchcrash similar to: ->Software exception at alloc_free.c ...
buf_free: corrupted buffer
 SNMP (PR_6006) —The ifAlias OID is defaulted to “not assigned”, which may cause
network management applications such as Network Node Manager to log error messages.
[The fix is to default ifAlias to a zero-length string, as stated in the MIB.]
Release G.07.21 12/19/02
 Crash (PR_5915) — The switch may crash with a message similar to: -> Software
exception at gamHwLearn.c:277 --in 'mAdMUpCtrl' Task ID = 0x8047bca0 ->ASSERT: failed
Release G.07.20
 Never released.
 CDP (PR_5054) —CDP multicasts are not passed when CDP is disabledon the switch.
 CLI (PR_5053) — Setting the telnet inactivity timeout from the CLI does not indicate a
reboot is necessary for changes to take effect.
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Software Fixes
Release G.07.20
 CLI (PR_5242) —Information in the command “show boot-history” is not in the order
claimed (most recent first).
 Crash (PR_4986) — The switch may crash with a message similar to: -> Bus error: HW
Addr=0x00ffffff IP=0x332c4530 Task='mSess1' Task ID=0x16a62f0 fp: 0x2e2e2e29
sp:0x016a61a0 lr:0x0010f028 This crash can occur when eight transceiver modules are
installed and the command “interfaceall”is typed in the configuration context.
 Crash (PR_5236) — The switch may crash with a message similar to: -> AlphaSlaveAd-
drmgr.p 1021 this tim This crash can occur when a module is hot-swapped after downloading
new software tothe switch without rebooting.
 Crash (PR_5418) — The switch may crash with a message similar to: -> Software
exception at rtsock.c:459 -- in 'tNetTask', task ID = 0x1a225b0
 Crash (PR_5635) — The switch may crash with a message similar to: -> Assertion failed:0,
file drvmem.c, line 167
 Crash (PR_5679) — The switch may crash with a message similar to: -> Bus error: HW
Addr=0x00000000 IP=0x00000000 Task='mNSR' Task ID=0x1725148 fp: 0x0000c4b0
sp:0x012e9780 lr:0x00330674
 Crash (PR_5846) — WhatsUpGold telnet scan can cause switch to run out ofmemory and
crash with error message similar to: -> malloc_else_fatal() ran out of memory
 Date/Time (PR_5264) —The timezone can cause the date to wrap if the timezone is set to
a valid, but negative value (like -720) without previously configuring the switch's time. The
switch may report an invalid year (i.e. 2126).
 Event Log (PR_5154) — When a module fails to download, the severity code is INFO
instead of WARNING.
 FFI/Port Counters (PR_5280) — FFI and port counters don't have consistent values.
 FFI/Port Counters (PR_5429) — No errors are reported by the FFI or port counters when
linking at 100 HDX on a Gigabit port with a duplex mismatch.
 Flow Control (PR_5102) — Setting a port “X1” in 10-HDX, then attempting to turn on flow
control returns an error similar to: “Error setting value fl for port X2”. The error should read
“X1”.
 GVRP (PR_5284) — Port does not register VLAN even though advertisements are received.
 Hot-swap (PR_4900) — Hot-swapping a transceiver logs a message requesting to reboot
the switch in order to enable the port, while this is not necessary.
 LACP/Port Security (PR_5059) —With LACP on, the command “port-sec a1 l c action
send-alarm” fails with a message similar to “learn-mode: Inconsistent value”.
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Software Fixes
Release G.05.06.
 Menu (PR_5346) — The one-line help text below the password entry field, displays the
message “Enter up to 16 characters (case sensitive), or just press <Enter> to quit”. It should
read “sensitive”.
 Port Configuration (PR_5444) — When interchanging 10/100-TX modules J4862A and
J4862B, the port configuration of the module originally installed in the switch is lost.
 Port Counters (PR_5171) — The “Total RX Error” counter isincorrect when the port has
heavy 10HDx traffic.
 Port Counters (PR_5204) — The Runt Rx counter in the detail port counter screen, does
not increment when there are fragments.
 Port Counters (PR_5400) — The 64-bit counter for the highest numbered port on a given
module, does not updateproperly.
 RADIUS (PR_4886) — Pressing the tab key gives error message similar to “BAD CHAR-
ACTER IN ttyio_line: 0x9n” when enteringa username for the radius prompt.
 SNMP (PR_5349) —The switch does not send SNMP packets larger than 484 bytes.
 SNTP/TIMEP (PR_5018) — SNTP still runs when timep is enabled.
 System Information (PR_5169) — Up Time displayed is not correct.
 TFTP (PR_5034) — Trying to TFTP a config onto the switch causes the switch to not
complete its reload process. The switch hangs and does not come up.
 Web-Browser Interface (PR_4495) — Administrator password can be used in combina-
tion with the operator username.
 Web-Browser Interface (PR_4904) — When a transceiver is removed from the switch, its
configuration is not cleared on the Status->port status screen of the web UI. The transceiver
type will still show until a new transceiver is inserted.
 Web-Browser Interface (PR_4996) — When using a ProCurve Switch 4108 as a
commander switch in the stack, a ProCurve Switch 2424M is not shown in the deviceview
of the stack closeup in the web UI. The message “Device view, HP2424M, not supported by
firmware of commander” is present instead of the device view.
 Web-Browser Interface (PR_5055) — Missing firmware/ROM information in Web UI.
 Web-Browser Interface (PR_5158) —When clicking on the Web UI System Info “Apply
Changes” button, a character appears under the “VLAN Configuration” tab.
Release G.05.06.
 Never released.
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Software Fixes
Release G.05.05
 Crash (PR_5712) — The switch may crash with a message similar to: TLB Miss: Virtual
Addr=0x00000000 IP=0x8002432c Task='tSmeDebug'
 Crash (PR_5745) — The switch may crash with a message similar to: Divide by Zero Error:
IP=0x801400c0 Task='sal_dpc_hi' Task ID=0x80616690 fp:0x00000000 sp:0x80616600
ra:0x800140060 sr:0x1000af01
 Module (PR_5270) — Modules intermittently fail to boot during switch boot up.
Release G.05.05
 Never released.
 ARP (PR_4880) —Changing the IP address of an interfacedoes not flush the ARP entries
of the original IP address.
 CLI/Timezone (PR_4992) —The timezone changes made for PR_4524 are not transparent
to the end-user. On download of configuration, and during initialization, check for a transition
from code G.04.XX to G.05.XX and adjust configured timezone.
 Configuration (PR_5025) — If the user enables portfast (that is, “spanning-tree 1-24 mode
fast”) the switch can't read the configuration during reload and stops the reload process.
 Crash (PR_4892) — The switch may crash with a message similar to: -> Asserts in rv.cc
line 632
 Crash (PR_5345) — The switch may crash with a message similar to: -> Assertion failed:0,
file drvmem.c, line 167
 Crash (PR_5708) — The switch may crash with a message similar to: -> Unalligned Access:
Virtual Addr=0x847e6929 IP=0x800270bc Task='tMsgCount' Task ID=0x804bf800
fp:0x804bf788 sp:0x804bf788 ra:0x800270b4 sr:0x1000af01
 Crash (PR_5714) — The switch may crash with a message similar to: -> Bus error: HW
Addr=0x00000000 IP=0x002f6148 Task='mHttpCtrl'
 Crash (PR_5715) — The switch may crash with a message similar to: -> Bus error: HW
Addr=0x00000000 IP=0x001429e0 Task='mChassCtrl' Task ID=0x16d0748
 Crash (PR_5725) — The switch may crash with a message similar to: -> Assertion failed:
nt, file dpc.c, line 169
 Crash/Continuous Reboot (PR_5046) — Downloading a certain configuration will cause
the switch to bus error and reboot repeatedly.
 GVRP (PR_4898) —Upstream GVRP neighbor loses connectivity with downstream
neighbor after topology change.
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Software Fixes
Release G.05.04 11/4/02
 GVRP (PR_5076) — GVRP registrations are not occurring appropriately after port blocks/
unblocks.
 GVRP (PR_5085) — Switch stops advertising tagged and untagged VLANs on allports when
GVRP port disable is set for one port.
 Hot-swap (PR_5012) — After hot-swapping a Gig-T module, the switch (incorrectly)
detects a self-test failure with the module.
 Link-up Polling Interval (PR_5000) — A delay of up to 1.7 seconds between plugging in
a cable(linkbeat established) and traffic being forwarded to and from that port may cause
problems with some time sensitive applications. For example, AppleTalk dynamic address
negotiation can be affected, resulting in multiple devices using the same AppleTalk address.
 TACACS (PR_5226) — During TACACS Authentication the TACACS Server's IP address
is shown on the switch's 'splash screen'. [Fix is to not display the TACACS Server's IP
address.]
 TCP (PR_5227) — TCP port 1506 is always open. [Fix is to close TCP port 1506.]
 TFTP/Config File (PR_5032) — Whena configuration file is copied from a TFTP server
onto the switch, it removes “no ip untagged 2” from the VLAN configuration.
 Web-Browser Interface (PR_4702) — When configuring a static learn mode for port
security, the message “error in pdu” is displayed if the port does not have LACP disabled.
 Web-Browser Interface (PR_4976) — Mis-spelled word on the product registration
screen of the WEB UI. The phrase “...does not appears above...” isnow“...does not appear
above...”
 Web-Browser Interface (PR_5052, 5140) — The CLI does not disable the web-browser
interface.
 Web-Browser Interface (PR_5199) — Having a ProCurve switch 4100GL series as a
commander, and a ProCurve switch 4000m as a memberof the stack, the stack commander
was not checking security when doing passthrough.
Release G.05.04 11/4/02
 Thisbuild is identical to G.05.03, but was intended to be a general release build, and so was
archivedand labeled.
 Crash (PR_4621) — The switch may crash with a message similar to:
-> NMI occurred: IP=0x00317d9c MSR:0x0000b000 LR:0x00013b88 Task='eDrvPollRx' Task
ID=0x1708f20 cr: 0x22000080 sp:0x01708e60 xer...
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Software Fixes
Release G.05.03
Release G.05.03
 Never released.
 Crash (PR_4621) — The switch may crash with a message similar to:
-> NMI occurred: IP=0x00317d9c MSR:0x0000b000 LR:0x00013b88 Task='eDrvPollRx' Task
ID=0x1708f20 cr: 0x22000080 sp:0x01708e60 xer.
Release G.05.02 4/19/02
 (PR_4944) Continuous Module Reset —The J4893A ProCurve Switch GL mini-GBIC
module will go into a continual reset loop when both of the following conditions are met:
1. the module is inserted in slot A; and
2. certain traffic conditions occur on port 6 of the module
 Crash (PR_4874) — The switch may crash with a message similar to:
-> Software exception at alloc_free.c:545 -- in 'eDrvPoll'
 Crash (PR_4901) — The switch may crash with a message similar to:
-> Bus Error: HW Addr=0x0000000 IP=0x002fe640 Task='eTelnetd'
This crash has been associated with security/vulnerability test applications such as Nessus.
 Loop/VTP (PR_4945) —The switch will incorrectly forward VTP packets fromthird party
devices if that packet is received on a blocked port.
 Web-Browser Interface (PR_3634) —After clearing the intrusion flag in the web-browser
interface, the intruder flags are not removed.
Release G.05.01
 Never released.
 Adds support for the ProCurveSwitch 4104GL.
 Adds support for the J4893A ProCurve Switch GL mini-GBIC module.
 Time Zone Issue: Starting with the G.05.xx version of the switch operating system software,
the method ofconfiguring the Time Zone for TimeP orSNTP configuration has been updated.
Previous switch software, for all HP ProCurve switches, used positivetime offset values for
time zones thatare West of GMT and negative values for time zones that are East of GMT.
The standards indicate that time zones West of GMT should be designated by negative offset
values, and time zones East of GMT by positive values. Software version G.05.xx updates
this configuration method, but if you use the same values for indicating time zones as you
did for previous HP ProCurve switches, the time will be set incorrectly on your Series 4100GL
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