HP Procurve Series 4100GL User manual

hp procurve
series 4100gl switches
installation and
getting started guide
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HP Procurve
Series 4100GL Switches
Installation and Getting Started Guide
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Hewlett-Packard Company
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Roseville, California 95747-5552
http://www.hp.com/go/hpprocurve
© Copyright 2001, 2002 Hewlett-Packard Company
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Publication Number
5990-3005
April 2002
Applicable Products
HP Procurve Switch 4108GL (J4865A)
HP Procurve Switch 4108GL Bundle (J4861A)
HP Procurve Switch 4104GL (J4887A)
HP Procurve Switch 4148GL (J4888A)
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 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
Series 4100GL Switches”, and the safety statements in
appendix C, “Safety and Regulatory Statements”.
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Contents
1 Introducing the HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches
Front of the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
LED Mode Select Button and Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Clear Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Back of the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Slot for Redundant Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Switch Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
2 Installing the Series 4100GL Switches
Included Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Installation Precautions (continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
1. Prepare the Installation Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Cabling Infrastructure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2.Install Switch Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
3. (Optional) Install Second Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
4. Verify the Switch Passes Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
LED Behavior: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
5. Mount the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Rack or Cabinet Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Horizontal Surface Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
6. Connect the Switch to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
7. Connect the Network Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
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8. (Optional) Connect a Console to the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Terminal Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Direct Console Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Telnet Console Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Hot Swapping Switch Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Adding or Replacing Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Changing the Module Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Example Network Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Basic Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Use as an Edge Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Stacking the Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
3 Getting Started With Switch Configuration
Recommended Minimal Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Using the Switch Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Where to Go From Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Using the IP Address for Remote Switch Management . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Starting a Telnet Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Starting a Web Browser Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
4 Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Diagnosing with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Proactive Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Hardware Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Testing the Switch by Resetting It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Checking the Switch LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Checking Console Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Testing Twisted-Pair Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Testing Switch-to-Device Network Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Testing End-to-End Network Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Restoring the Factory Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Downloading New Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
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HP Customer Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Before Calling Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
A Specifications
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Acoustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Switch 4108GL and Switch 4108GL Bundle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Switch 4104GL and Switch 4148GL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Network Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
B Switch Ports and Network Cables
Switch Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Twisted Pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Fiber-Optic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable for
10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
Cable Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable for
10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
Cable Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable for
1000 Mbps Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7
Cable Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7
Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7
C Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
EMC Regulatory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index-1
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Introducing the HP Procurve
Series 4100GL Switches
1
Introducing the HP Procurve Series 4100GL
Switches
The HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches include the Switch 4104GL and its
bundle, the Switch 4148GL, and the Switch 4108GL and Switch 4108GL Bundle.
They are multiport modular switches that can be used to build high-perfor-
mance switched workgroup networks. These switches are store-and-forward
devices that offer low latency for high-speed networking.
This chapter describes your HP Series 4100GL Switches including:
 Front and back of the switches
 Features
 Switch operation overview
Switch 4104GL and Switch 4148GL. The Switch 4104GL is available as an
open 4-slot chassis (J4887A) and as the Switch 4148GL bundle (J4888A) with
two 24-port 10/100-TX GL Modules pre-installed.
Power
Fan
Status
Self
Test
ClearReset
Console Modules LED Mode Select
hp procurve
switch 4104gl
Max
J4862B J4862B
FDx ActDCBA21
A
CD
J4887A
Clear Self
Test Fan Power
Status
Modules LED Mode Select
Reset
Console
hp procurve
switch 4104gl
DCBA21 Act FDx Max
A
CD
J4887A
HP Procurve Switch 4148GL bundle
(J4888A)
with two
10/100-TX GL Modules
preinstalled
HP Procurve Switch4104GL
(J4887A)
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Introducing the HP Procurve
Series 4100GL Switches
Switch 4108GL and Bundle. The Switch 4108GL is available as an open
8-slot chassis (J4865A) or as the Switch 4108GL Bundle (J4861A) with one
3-port Gigabit Transceiver GL Module and three 24-port 10/100-TX GL Modules
pre-installed.
See “Switch Features”on page 1-9 for a list of the switch modules that you can
install in the HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches (modules available when
this manual was printed).
With these switches you can build a switched network infrastructure by
connecting it to hubs, other switches, or routers, or you can connect
computers, printers, and servers to this switch to provide dedicated band-
width to those devices.
HP Procurve Switch4108GL
(J4865A)
HP Procurve Switch 4108GL Bundle
(J4861A)
with one
Gigabit Transceiver GL Module
and three
10/100-TX GL Modules
preinstalled
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Front of the Switch
Introducing the HP Procurve
Series 4100GL Switches
Front of the Switch
This illustration shows the 4108GL Bundle, but the labeling and descriptions
apply to all of the HP Procurve Series 4100GL switches.
Power
and Fault
LEDs
Reset and Clear
buttons
Console
Port
LED Mode Select button
and indicator LEDs
Status LEDs for the
Fans, Power Supplies,
and Switch Modules
Self Test LED
Switch Modules and slots
with Link and Mode LEDs for each port located on each module
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Front of the Switch
Introducing the HP Procurve
Series 4100GL Switches
LEDs
As described in the next two tables, there are LEDs on the switch chassis and
on the switch modules that keep you informed of the status of the switch and
the network connections.
Table 1-1. Switch Chassis LEDs
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.
Flashing†A fault has occurred on the switch, one of the switch modules, a power supply, or a fan.
The Status LED for the module or other device with the fault will flash simultaneously.
On On briefly at the beginning of switch self test after the switch is powered on or reset. If on
for a prolonged time, the switch has encountered a fatal hardware failure, or has failed its
self test. See chapter 4, “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 and the module is
automatically self tested.
Flashing†A component of the switch has failed its self test. The Status LED for that component, for
example a switch module, and the switch Fault LED will flash simultaneously.
Status/Fan
(green)
On The cooling fans are operating normally.
Flashing†One or more of the cooling fans have failed. The switch Fault LED will be flashing
simultaneously.
Status/Power
(green -
numbers
corresponding
to the power
supply
positions)
On A power supply is installed in the position in the back of the switch corresponding to the
number, and the supply is plugged in to an active AC power source. As shipped, the switch
has a single power supply in position 1.
Off A power supply is not installed in the position corresponding to the number.
Flashing†The power supply installed in the position corresponding to the number is not plugged in
to an active AC power source, or has experienced a fault. The switch Fault LED will be
flashing simultaneously.
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Front of the Switch
Introducing the HP Procurve
Series 4100GL Switches
Table 1-2. Switch Module LEDs
The following LEDs are located on the modules themselves, one pair for each
port.
Status/
Modules
(green - letters
corresponding
to the switch
module slots)
On A module is installed in the switch module slot corresponding to the letter and the module
is undergoing or has passed self test. This also occurs when you install a module when
the switch is powered on (“hot swap”).
Off A module is not installed in the switch module slot corresponding to the letter.
Flashing†The module status LED flashes very briefly when a module is being hot swapped. If the LED
flashes for a prolonged time, the module in the slot corresponding to the letter has failed
self test or encountered some other fault condition. See chapter 4, “Troubleshooting”for
a more information.
LED 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.
Max Indicates that the port Mode LEDs are lit for ports that are operating at their maximum
possible link speed -- for any Gigabit-capable connection, that would be 1000 Mbps; for
the 10/100-TX ports and 100-FX ports, that would be 100 Mbps.
†The flashing behavior is an on/off cycle once every 1.6 seconds, approximately.
LEDs State Meaning
LED 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) 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, HP TopTools, or other network management tool.
Flashing†The port has failed self test. The switch Fault and Self Test LEDs, and appropriate
module status LEDs will flash simultaneously.
Mode Depending on the mode selected, displays the following: network activity information, whether
the port is configured for Full Duplex operation, maximum speed operation, or whether network
errors are occuring on the port. See “LED Mode Select Button and Indicator LEDs”below for
more information.
†The flashing behavior is an on/off cycle once every 1.6 seconds, approximately.
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Front of the Switch
Introducing the HP Procurve
Series 4100GL Switches
LED Mode Select Button and Indicator LEDs
To optimize the amount of information that can be displayed for each of the
switch ports, the Series 4100GL Switches use a Mode LED for each port. The
operation of this LED is controlled by the LED Mode Select button on the
switchchassis, andthe current setting isindicated by the modeindicator LEDs
near the button. Press the button to change from one mode to the next.
 If the Activity indicator LED is lit, each port Mode LED displays
activity information for the port—it flickers as network traffic is received
and transmitted through the port.
 If the Full Duplex indicator LED is lit, the port Mode LEDs light for
those ports that are operating in full duplex.
 If the maximum speed indicator LED is lit, the port Mode LEDs light
for those ports that are operating at their maximum possible link speed.
LED Mode Select button
and indicator LEDs
Mode LEDs
(one for each port)
Act
FDx
FDx
Max
Max
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Introducing the HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches
Front of the Switch
Introducing the HP Procurve
Series 4100GL Switches
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 “Connecting a
Console to the Switch”in chapter 2, “Installing the Series 4100GL Switches”.
The console is a full-featured interface that can be used to configure, monitor,
and troubleshoot the switch. It can be run on a PC emulating a VT-100 terminal,
or on a standard 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.
Press the Reset button also after changing the module type that is installed in
any of the switch module slots while the switch is powered on. In this case,
the switch must be reset to initialize the new module type. See “Hot Swapping
Switch Modules”on page 2-20.
Clear Button
This button is used for the following purposes:
 Deleting Passwords - When pressed by itself for at least one second, the
Clear 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, the Clear button clears any configura-
tion changes you may have made through the switch console, the web
browser interface, or SNMP management, and restores the factory default
configuration to the switch. For the specific method to restore the factory
default configuration, see “Restoring the Factory Default Configuration”
in chapter 4, “Troubleshooting”of this manual.
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Back of the Switch
Introducing the HP Procurve
Series 4100GL Switches
Back of the Switch
.
Power Connector
The Series 4100GL Switches 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 Redundant Power Supply
A second, load-sharing redundant power supply (HP Procurve Switch GL/XL
RPS, HP J4839A) can be installed in the back of the Series 4100GL switches.
To provide true redundancy, this second power supply should be connected
to a different AC power source from the other supply. Then, if one AC power
source fails, the switch will continue to run.
Caution The switch power supplies are hot swappable, but, as indicated by the caution
statement on the power supply, it must be disconnected from AC power
before being installed or removed.
Because the switch can run on a single supply, removing a redundant supply
will not interrupt switch operation.
AC power connector slot for installing optional
redundant power supply
Caut on:
.Refer to the installation guide for proper power cord selection.
.Disconnect AC power from this power supply BEFORE installing or removing
the supply. Otherwise, damage to the e uipment may result.
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Introducing the HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches
Switch Features
Introducing the HP Procurve
Series 4100GL Switches
Switch Features
The features of the Series 4100GL Switches include:
 4 or 8 slots for installing any of the available Switch GL Modules.
Supported Modules: As of this printing, the supported GL modules
includes:
•24-port 10/100-TX GL Module (J4862A)
•6-port 100/1000-T GL Module (J4863A)
•3-port Gigabit Transceiver GL Module (J4864A) -- into which you can
install any of five different transceiver types including Gigabit-SX,
Gigabit-LX, 100/1000Base-T, Gigabit Stacking, and 100Base-FX
•6-port mini-GBIC GL Module (J4893A) -- into which you can install
the supported mini-GBICs, the HP Gigabit-SX LC mini-GBIC (J4858A)
and the HP Gigabit-LX LC mini-GBIC (J4859A)
The Switch 4108GL Bundle has one Gigabit Transceiver GL Module and
three 10/100-TX GL Modules preinstalled, and the Switch 4148GL bundle
has two 10/100-TX GL Modules preinstalled.
 the modules can be installed in any order and in any combination and can
be “hot swapped”.
 the supported HP Procurve transceivers can be hot swapped into the
Gigabit Transceiver GL Module.
 the supported mini-GBICs can be hot swapped into the mini-GBIC GL
Module.
 high performance -- 36.6 Gbps switching fabric.
 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.
 full-duplex operation available on all ports.
Switch Features continued on the next page.
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Introducing the HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches
Switch Features
Introducing the HP Procurve
Series 4100GL Switches
 easy management of the switch 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 inter-
face for out-of-band switch management, or for telnet access to the
switch. The console includes complete switch management through
a command line interface (CLI) and a slightly reduced feature set
accessible through an intuitive menu interface.
•HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches—an SNMP-based graphical inter-
face that is used to manage your entire network, included with your
new switch.
•Supported by HP OpenView Procurve Network Manager—an HP
OpenView application that accurately displays your switch on
network maps and provides a graphical interface for configuring and
monitoring your 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—
for a description, see the Management and Configuration Guide that is
on the documentation CD-ROM that is included with your switch.
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Installing the Series 4100GL
Switches
2
Installing the Series 4100GL Switches
The HP Series 4100GL Switches are easily installed. They come with an
accessory kit that includes the brackets for mounting the switch in a standard
19-inch telco rack, in an equipment cabinet, or on a wall. The switches have
rubber feet already attached so they can be securely located on a horizontal
surface.
This chapter shows you how to install the Series 4100GL Switches.
Included Parts
The Series 4100GL Switches and Bundles have the following components
shipped with them:
 HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches Installation Guide (5990-3005),
this manual
 HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches Documentation CD ROM
(contains a PDF file copies of the HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches
Management and Configuration Guide, this Installation and Getting
Started Guide, and other related documentation)
 HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches - CD ROM and booklet
 Customer Support/Warranty booklet
 Accessory kit (5065-6521 for the 8-slot Switch 4108GL and Switch 4108GL
Bundle; 5064-9943 for the 4-slot Switch 4104GL and Switch 4148GL):
•two mounting brackets
•six or 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
 Console cable
 Power cord, one of the following:
Australia/New Zealand
China
Continental Europe
Denmark
Japan
8120-6803
8120-8377
8120-6802
8120-6806
8121-0606
Switzerland
United Kingdom/
Hong Kong/Singapore
United States/Canada/Mexico
8120-6807
8120-8709
8121-0605
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Installing the Series 4100GL Switches
Installation Procedures
Installing the Series 4100GL
Switches
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 2-5). 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 modules (page 2-7). The Series 4100GL Switches have
four or eight universal slots for installing any of the HP Procurve Switch
GL modules. The Switch 4108GL Bundle has three 24-port 10/100-TX GL
Modules and one 3-port Transceiver GL Module preinstalled, and the
Switch 4148GL has two 24-port 10/100-TX GL Modules preinstalled.
Depending on where you will install your Series 4100GL switch, it may be
easier to install the modules first. The modules are “hot swappable”
though, so they can also be installed and removed after the switch is
powered on.
Note: Make sure you use only HP Procurve Switch GL Modules in
your Series 4100GL Switches.
3. (Optional) Install second power supply (page 2-9). The Series
4100GL Switches have a slot in the back for installing a second, load-
sharing power supply. If you have purchased this supply, it may be easier
to install it before mounting the switch.
4. Verify that the switch passes self test (page 2-11). 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 the modules show correct
operation.
5. Mount the switch (page 2-13). The Series 4100GL Switches can be
mounted in a 19-inch telco rack, in an equipment cabinet, on a wall, or on
a horizontal surface. Note that there are some limitations to the wall
mounting orientations that are supported. Please see the installation
details for more information.
6. Connect power to the switch (page 2-18). Once the switch is mounted,
plug it in to the nearby main power source.
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