HP ProCurve Switch 1800-24G User manual

Installation and Getting
Started Guide
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ProCurve Switch 1800-24G

ProCurve Switch 1800-24G
Installation and Getting Started Guide

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Publication Number
5991-6249
April 2007
Applicable Product
ProCurve Switch 1800-24G (J9028B)
Safety
Before installing and operating this product, please read the “Installation Precautions” in Chapter 2, “Installing the Switch”, and the safety
statements in Appendix B, “Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements”.
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Contents
1 Switch Overview
Switch Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
LED Mode Select Button and Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Switch Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Installing the Switch
Included Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1. Prepare the Installation Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Verify the Switch Passes Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. Mount the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4. Connect the Switch to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5. Connect the Network Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6. Installing or Removing mini-GBICs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3 Configuring the Switch
Initial Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Changing the PC’s IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Where to Go From Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4 Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Diagnosing with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Diagnostic Tips: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Forgotten the IP Address or Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Testing the Switch by Resetting It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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HP Customer Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before Calling Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
A Switch Specifications
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lasers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
B Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
EMC Regulatory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
C Recycle Statements
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statements . . . . . . . . 1
Index

1-1
Switch Overview
1
Switch Overview
Switch Hardware Features
The ProCurve Switch 1800-24G (J9028B)is a multiport switch that can be used
to build high-performance switched workgroup networks. This switch is a
store-and-forward device that offers low latency for high-speed networking.
Switch Ports
The switch has 24 auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports and two dual-
personality ports (ports 23 and 24). Because the RJ-45 ports support automatic
MDI/MDI-X operation, you can use straight-through cables for all network
connections to PCs or servers, or to other switches or hubs.
Dual-personality ports use either the 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 connector, or a
supported ProCurve mini-GBIC for fiber-optic connections. By default, the RJ-
45 connectors are enabled.
This switch is designed to be used primarily as a high-density wiring closet or
desktop switch. With this switch you can directly connect computers, printers,
and servers to provide dedicated bandwidth to those devices, and you can
build a switched network infrastructure by connecting the switch to hubs,
other switches, or routers. In addition, the switch offers network management
capabilities.
ProCurve Switch 1800-24G
Power LED Port Link/Act and
Mode LEDs
LED Mode Select button
and indicator LEDs 10/100/1000Base-T
RJ-45 ports
Dual-personality ports
(10/100/1000Base-T or
mini-GBIC)

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Switch Overview
Switch Hardware Features
Switch Overview
LEDs
The front panel of the switch provides status LEDs for system monitoring. The
following table details the functions of the various indicators.
LED Mode Select Button and Indicator LEDs
To optimize the amount of information that can be displayed for each of the
switch ports, the ProCurve Switch 1800-24G uses a Mode LED for each port.
The operation of this LED is controlled by the LED Mode Select button on the
switch panel, and the current selection is indicated by the mode indicator
LEDs near the button. Press the button to change from one mode to the next.
System LED State Meaning
Power
(green)
On The switch is receiving power.
Off The switch is NOT receiving power.
LED Mode
Select
(2 green LEDs)
FDx Indicates the port Mode LEDs are lit for ports that are in full-duplex mode.
Speed Indicates the port Mode LEDs are lit for ports that are in 1000 Mbps mode.
* The blinking behavior is an on/off cycle once every 1.6 seconds, approximately.
Port LED State Meaning
Link/Act On The port is enabled and receiving a link indication from the connected device.
Off The port has no active network cable connected, or is not receiving link signal.
Flashing Indicates that there is network activity on the port.
Mode Depending on the mode selected, displays if the port is configured for full-duplex operation or
indicates the operating speed. See “LED Mode Select Button and Indicator LEDs” below for more
information.

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Switch Overview
Switch Hardware Features
Switch Overview
■When the FDx (full duplex) indicator LED is on, the port Mode LEDs turn
on for those ports that are operating at full duplex.
■When the Speed indicator LED is on, the port Mode LEDs turn on for ports
operating at 1000 Mbps. The port Mode LEDs are off for ports operating
at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.
Switch Features
The features of the ProCurve Switch 1800-24G include:
■24 auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports.
■plug-and-play networking—all ports are enabled—just connect the
network cables to active network devices and your switched network is
operational.
■IEEE 802.3ab Auto MDI /MDI-X on all twisted-pair ports, meaning that all
connections can be made using straight-through twisted-pair cables.
Cross-over cables are not required, although they will also work. The pin
operation of each port is automatically adjusted for the attached device:
if the switch detects that a 10/100 Mbps switch or hub is connected to the
port, it configures the port as MDI; if the switch detects that a 10/100 Mbps
end-node device is connected to the port, it configures the port as MDI-X.
■automatic learning of the network addresses in each switch’s 8000-
address forwarding table.
■automatically negotiated full-duplex operation for all 10/100/1000Base-T
RJ-45 ports when connected to other auto-negotiating devices
■the mini-GBIC ports always operate at full duplex. (1800-24G)
LED Mode Select button
and indicator LEDs
Mode LEDs

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Switch Overview
Switch Hardware Features
Switch Overview
■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.
• ProCurve Manager (PCM) — allows network administrators to
discover and map the ProCurve Switch 1800 within their network and
launch the ProCurve Switch 1800's built-in graphical interface from
within PCM to configure the switch.
■support for up to 64 IEEE 802.1Q-compliant VLANs so you can divide the
attached end nodes into logical groupings that fit your business needs.
■support for up to 12 trunks so you to assign physical links to one logical
link (trunk) that functions as a single, higher-speed link providing
dramatically increased bandwidth.
■support for many advanced features to enhance network performance—
for a description, see the Management and Configuration Guide.
■download of new switch software for product bug fixes.

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Installing the Switch
2
Installing the Switch
The ProCurve Switch 1800-24G device is easy to install. It comes with an
accessory kit that includes the brackets for mounting the switch in a standard
19-inch telco rack, in an equipment cabinet, 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 locations
and orientations. This chapter shows how to install the switch.
Included Parts
The following components ship with a ProCurve Switch 1800-24G:
■ProCurve Switch 1800-24G Installation and Getting Started Guide
(5991-6249), this manual
■Customer Support/Warranty booklet
■Accessory kit (5064-2085)
■Power cord, one of the following:
Japan Power Cord
Warning
• two mounting brackets
• eight 8-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
Australia/New Zealand
China
Continental Europe
Denmark
Japan
Switzerland
United Kingdom/Hong Kong/Singapore
United States/Canada/Mexico
South Africa
Israel
Thailand
Taiwan
8121-0833
8120-8377
8120-6802
8120-6806
8120-6804
8120-6807
8120-8709
8120-6805
8120-8929
8121-1009
8121-0673
8121-0964

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Installing the Switch
Installation Procedure
Installing the Switch
Installation Procedure
1. Prepare the installation site (page 2-3). Please see below for some
installation precautions.
2. Verify the switch passes self test (page 2-4).
3. Mount the switch (page 2-6).
4. Connect power to the switch (page 2-10).
5. Connect the network cables (page 2-10).
Installation Precautions
Follow these precautions when installing the switch.
WARNING ■The rack or cabinet should be adequately secured to prevent it
from becoming unstable and/or falling over.
Devices installed in a rack or cabinet should be mounted as low
as possible, with the heaviest devices at the bottom and progres-
sively lighter devices installed above.
■When wall mounting, to meet national and international safety
requirements, wall mount either with the front facing up or down.
The side vents cannot be placed up or downward.

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Installing the Switch
Installation Procedure
Installing the Switch
1. Prepare the Installation Site
Be sure to follow the guidelines below to ensure proper operation when
installing the switch into a network:
■Ethernet cable type: Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted
pair (STP) cables with RJ-45 connectors, maximum length 100 meters
(328 ft); Category 3 or better for 10Base-T, Category 5 or better for
100Base-TX, and Category 5, 5e, or 6 for 1000Base-T.
■Fiber cable type: For 1000Base-SX mini-GBIC, 62.5/125 µm or 50/125 µm
core/cladding diameter, graded-index, multimode fiber-optic cables that
are fitted with LC connectors. For 1000Base-LX and 1000Base-LH mini-
GBICs, single-mode cables fitted with LC connectors.
■Protect the switch from radio frequency interference emissions.
■Use electrical surge suppression.
■Use safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors or shields.
Cautions ■Ensure the power source circuits are properly grounded, then use the
power cord supplied with the switch to connect it to the power source.
■If your installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied
with the switch, be sure to use a power cord displaying the mark of the
safety agency that defines the regulations for power cords in your
country. The mark is your assurance that the power cord can be used
safely with the switch.
■When installing the switch, the AC outlet should be near the switch and
should be easily accessible in case the switch must be powered off.
■Ensure the switch does not overload the power circuits, wiring, and over-
current protection. To determine the possibility of overloading the supply
circuits, add together the ampere ratings of all devices installed on the
same circuit as the switch and compare the total with the rating limit for
the circuit. The maximum ampere ratings are usually printed on the
devices near the AC power connectors.
■Do not install the switch in an environment where the operating ambient
temperature might exceed 40 ° C (104 °F).
■Ensure the air flow around the sides of the switch is not restricted.
Installation Precautions (Continued)

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Installing the Switch
Installation Procedure
Installing the Switch
Installation Space Requirements
2. Verify the Switch Passes Self Test
Before mounting the switch, verify it is working properly by plugging it into a
power source and confirming that it passes self test.
Note The switch does not have a power switch. It is powered on when the power
cord is connected to the switch and to a power source. For safety, the power
outlet should be located near the switch installation.
The switch automatically adjusts to any voltage between 100-240 volts and
either 50 or 60 Hz. No voltage range settings are required.
If your installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with
the switch, be sure to use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety
agency that defines the regulations for power cords in your country. The mark
is your assurance that the power cord can be used safely with the switch.
1. Connect the power cord supplied with the switch to the power socket on
the back of the switch, and then into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Switch
Orientation Clearance Requirements
Front At least 7.6 cm (3 inches) of space for the twisted-pair and fiber-optic
cabling.
Back At least 3.8 cm (11/2 inches) ofspace for the power cordand switch cooling.
Sides At least 7.6 cm (3 inches) for cooling, except if the switch is installed in an
open EIA/TIA rack.
Connect power cord to
the power socket

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Installing the Switch
Installation Procedure
Installing the Switch
2. Check the LEDs on the switch as described below.
When the switch is powered on, it performs its diagnostic self test. The
self test takes approximately 15 seconds to complete.
Self Test LED Behavior:
During the self test:
•ThePower LED will go on, followed by all LEDs turning on for 4
seconds, and finally the Port LEDs will turn on and off in a sequence
from port 1 to 24.
When the self test completes successfully:
•ThePower LED remains on.
•TheSpeed LED remains on indicating the default LED mode.
• The port LEDs on the front of the switch go into their normal opera-
tional mode:
– If the ports are connected to active network devices, the Link
LEDs stay on and the Mode LEDs behave according to the mode
selected. In the default mode (Speed), the Mode LEDs should be
on for ports operating at 1000 Mbps and off for ports operating at
10 or 100 Mbps.
– If the ports are not connected to active network devices, the Link
and Mode LEDs will stay off.
If the LED display is different than what is described above the self test
has not completed correctly. Refer to “Troubleshooting” for diagnostic
help.
Power LED
Port Link/Act and
Mode LED

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Installing the Switch
Installation Procedure
Installing the Switch
3. Mount the Switch
The switch can be mounted in these ways:
■in a rack or cabinet
■on a horizontal surface
■on a wall
Rack or Cabinet Mounting
The switch is designed to be mounted in any EIA-standard 19-inch telco rack
or communication equipment cabinet. Note that the mounting brackets have
multiple mounting holes and can be rotated allowing for a wide variety of
mounting options.
WARNING For safe operation, please read the “Installation Precautions” on
page 2-2 and page 2-3, before mounting the switch.
Equipment
Cabinet
Note
The screws supplied with the switch are the correct threading for standard
EIA/TIA open 19-inch racks. If you are installing the switch in an equipment
cabinet such as a server cabinet, use the clips and screws that came with the
cabinet in place of the screws that are supplied with the switch.
Complete step 1. Then, plan which four holes you will be using in the cabinet
and install all four clips and partially install the two bottom screws, as
described in step 2. Then proceed to step 3.
1. Use a #1 Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver and attach the mounting
brackets to the switch with the included 8-mm M4 screws.
8 mm
M4 screws

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Installing the Switch
Installation Procedure
Installing the Switch
Note The mounting brackets have multiple mounting holes and can be rotated
allowing for a wide variety of mounting options. These include mounting the
switch so its front face is flush with the face of the rack, or mounting it in a
more balanced position as shown in the illustration.
Steps 2, 3, and 4 on the next page describe a convenient method of mounting
the switch in a rack by placing it on two screws that you first install in the
rack. You may, instead, just hold the switch with attached brackets up to the
rack and move it vertically until rack holes line up with the bracket holes and
notches, then insert and tighten the four screws holding the brackets to the
rack.
2. Partially install a screw (5/8-inch number 12-24) into the top hole of a pair
of holes that are 0.5 inches apart in each rack/cabinet upright as shown
in the illustration below. Ensure that the screws are at the same level in
each upright.
Partially install a screw
into the top hole of a close
(0.5-inch) pair on both
sides of the rack

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Installing the Switch
Installation Procedure
Installing the Switch
3. Place the switch in the rack and lower it so the notches in the bottom of
the bracket slide onto the screws, then tighten these screws.
4. Install the other number 12-24 screw into the upper hole in each bracket.
Tighten these screws.
Lower switch with mounting
brackets onto the partially
installed screw
Install additional
screw

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Installing the Switch
Installation Procedure
Installing the Switch
Wall Mounting
You can mount the switch on a wall with either the front or rear panel facing
up.
WARNING For safe operation, please read the “Installation Precautions” on
page 2-2 and page 2-3, before mounting the switch.
It is recommended the switch be mounted with the ports facing up or
downward.
Caution The switch should be mounted only to a wall or wood surface that is at least
1/2-inch (12.7 mm) plywood or its equivalent.
1. Use a #1 Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver and attach the mounting
brackets to the switch with the included 8-mm M4 screws.
2. Attach the switch to the wall or wood surface with two 5/8-inch
(15.875 mm) number 12 wood screws (not included).

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Installing the Switch
Installation Procedure
Installing the Switch
Horizontal Surface Mounting
Place the switch on a table or other horizontal surface. The switch comes with
rubber feet in the accessory kit that can be used to help keep the switch from
sliding on the surface.
Attach the rubber feet to the four corners on the bottom of the switch within
the embossed angled lines. Use a sturdy surface in an uncluttered area. You
may want to secure the networking cables and switch power cord to the table
leg or other part of the surface structure to help prevent tripping over the
cords.
4. Connect the Switch to a Power Source
1.) Plug the included power cord into the switch’s power socket and into a
nearby AC power source.
2.) Re-check the LEDs during self test. See “Self Test LED Behavior” on
page 2-5.
5. Connect the Network Cables
Connect the network cables, from the network devices or your patch panels,
to the fixed RJ-45 ports on the switch or to any mini-GBICs you have installed
in the switch.
Note Each of the two mini-GBIC slots is shared with the associated 10/100/
1000Base-T RJ-45 port. If a mini-GBIC is installed in a slot, the associated
RJ-45 port is disabled.
When a network cable from an active network device is connected to the port,
the port LED for that port should go on. If the port LED does not go on when
the network cable is connected to the port, see “Diagnosing with the
LEDs” on page 4-2.