HP J9146A Installation Guide - Page 5

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Contents

1

Introducing the Switch

Front of the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Network Ports

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

LEDs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

LED Mode Select Button and Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Reset Button

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Clear Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Console Port

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Expansion Module LEDs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Back of the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

al Module Slots

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RPS and EPS Input Ports

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Power Connector

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

HP ProCurve Switch al Modules

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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Switch Features

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

2

Installing the Switch

Included Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Installation Precautions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Installation Procedures

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

1. Prepare the Installation Site

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

2. Verify the Switch Passes Self Test

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LED Behavior:

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3. (Optional) Install a Module

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Installing the Interconnect Kit

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Verifying the Module is Installed Correctly

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Section	Page
ProCurve 2910al Switches	3
Introducing the Switch	9
Front of the Switch	12
Network Ports	14
LEDs	14
LED Mode Select Button and Indicator LEDs	16
Reset Button	18
Clear Button	18
Console Port	19
Expansion Module LEDs	19
Back of the Switch	20
al Module Slots	20
RPS and EPS Input Ports	21
Power Connector	21
HP ProCurve Switch al Modules	22
Features	23
Switch Features	24
Installing the Switch	27
Included Parts	27
Installation Precautions:	29
Installation Procedures	30
Summary	30
1. Prepare the Installation Site	31
2. Verify the Switch Passes Self Test	31
LED Behavior:	33
3. (Optional) Install a Module	34
Installing the Interconnect Kit	35
Verifying the Module is Installed Correctly	36
4. Mount the Switch	37
Rack or Cabinet Mounting	37
Rack Mounting the Switch	37
Horizontal Surface Mounting	39
5. (Optional) Install a Transceiver	40
To remove the transceiver:	40
Installing or Removing the Optical Media Converter	41
6. (Optional) Install Mini-GBICs and SFPs	42
Removing the mini-GBICs	43
7. Connect the Switch to a Power Source	44
8. (Optional) Connect an External Power Supply	44
RPS Operation	44
Operating Characteristics of the 620 RPS/EPS (J8696A)	45
620 RPS/EPS Connectivity	47
Operating characteristics of the HP ProCurve 630 RPS/EPS (J9443A)	48
HP ProCurve 630 RPS/EPS Connectivity	50
9. (Optional) Connect a Console to the Switch	50
Terminal Configuration	51
Direct Console Access	51
Console Cable Pinouts	52
10. Connect the Network Cables	53
Using the RJ-45 Connectors	53
Connecting Cables to mini-GBICs	53
Connecting a fiber cable	54
Connecting a copper cable	54
Sample Network Topologies	55
Getting Started With Switch Configuration	59
Recommended Minimal Configuration	59
Using the Console Setup Screen	60
Where to Go From Here	62
To Recover from a Lost Manager Password	62
Using the IP Address for Remote Switch Management	63
Starting a Telnet Session	63
Starting a Web Browser Session	63
Troubleshooting	65
Basic Troubleshooting Tips	65
Diagnosing with the LEDs	68
Proactive Networking	72
Hardware Diagnostic Tests	73
Testing the Switch by Resetting It	73
Checking the Switch LEDs	73
Checking Console Messages	73
Testing Twisted-Pair Cabling	74
Testing Switch-to-Device Network Communications	74
Testing End-to-End Network Communications	74
Restoring the Factory Default Configuration	75
Downloading New Switch Software	76
HP Customer Support Services	76
Before Calling Support	76
Switch Specifications	77
Physical	77
Electrical	77
Environmental	77
Acoustic	78
Safety	78
Module Specifications	81
Physical	81
Environmental	81
Optical Power Specifications	81
Cabling and Technology Information	83
Cabling specifications	83
Technology distance specifications	85
Mode Conditioning Patch Cord	86
Installing the Patch Cord	87
Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs	88
Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connections	89
Cable Diagram	89
Pin Assignments	89
Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connection	90
Cable Diagram	90
Pin Assignments	90
Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable for 1000 Mbps Network Connections	91
Cable Diagram	91
Pin Assignments	91
Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements	93
Safety Information	93
Informations concernant la sécurité	94
Hinweise zur Sicherheit	95
Considerazioni sulla sicurezza	96
Consideraciones sobre seguridad	97
Safety Information (Japan)	98
Safety Information (China)	99
EMC Regulatory Statements	100
U.S.A.	100
Canada	100
Australia/New Zealand	100
Japan	100
Korea	101
Taiwan	101
European Community	102
Recycle Statements	105
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statements	105

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Contents, Introducing the Switch

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