HP J4111A, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ve Switch Modules Installation Guide http www hp com go procurve HP ProCurve Switches and Hubs for the HP 10 100Base T Module HP 100Base FX Module HP Gigabit SX Module HP Gigabit LX Module HP 100 1000Base T Module HP 10Base FL Module ...

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Page 3: ...HP ProCurve Switch Modules Installation Guide 2347 book Page i Tuesday May 9 2000 12 53 PM ...

Page 4: ...ation contained in this document is subject to change without notice HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Hewlett Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing...

Page 5: ...gabit LX 13 Customizing the Port Configuration 15 Replacing or Removing a Module 16 Resetting the Switch 17 Reasons for Resetting the Switch 17 Methods of Resetting the Switch 17 Troubleshooting 18 Customer Support Services 20 Specifications 21 Environmental 21 Lasers 21 Connectors 21 Cables 22 EMC Regulatory Statements 24 2347 book Page iii Tuesday May 9 2000 12 53 PM ...

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Page 7: ... connec tors for 100 Mbps operation over multimode fiber optic cable HP ProCurve Switch Gigabit SX Module HP J4113A one fiber optic port with SC connector for 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet operation over multi mode fiber optic cable HP ProCurve Switch Gigabit LX Module HP J4114A one fiber optic port with SC connector for 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet operation over single mode or multimode fiber optic c...

Page 8: ...on the link status network activity connection bandwidth and communication mode half or full duplex hot swap operation you can add a module or replace a module without having to shut down the switch changing the module type in a given slot does require a switch reset standards adherence the 10 100Base T Module HP J4111A is compatible with the IEEE 802 3 10Base T and IEEE 802 3u 100Base TX standard...

Page 9: ...www hp com go procurve The software files to download can be accessed by clicking on Technical Support on that web page 2 Install the module in a switch slot see page 6 3 Verify that the module is installed correctly see page 8 4 Connect the network cabling see page 9 5 Optionally customize the configuration for the module s ports unless the default port configuration is satisfactory for your netw...

Page 10: ... and using the console inter face 1 From the console Main Menu select Status and Counters to display the Status and Counters menu 2 Select General System Information to display the Switch Information screen as shown in the next figure 3 Check the Firmware Revision line If the OS version number is C 05 06 or later the switch can support the Gigabit LX Module if the version is C 07 27 or later the s...

Page 11: ...g to the switch b Execute the file to decompress and extract its contents c Go on to step 2 2 Download the software upgrade to your HP ProCurve switch The download is executed from the switch console by selecting Download OS from the console Main Menu On the Download OS screen select the file transfer method TFTP or Xmodem Then for the Remote File Name parameter use the form filename swi for examp...

Page 12: ...ule by its bulkhead or edges and avoid touching the components and the circuitry on the board When installing the module equalize any static charge difference between your body and the switch by wearing a grounding wrist strap and attaching it to the switch s metal body or by frequently touching the switch s metal body Make sure that when installing a module that you use some caution to slide the ...

Page 13: ...e switch or adjacent module or bulkhead to be dislodged Please see the Installation Precautions on the previous page Installing the module in a horizontal slot slot guides slotidentification window RFI fingers Installing the module in a vertical slot slot guides slot identification window 2347 book Page 7 Tuesday May 9 2000 12 53 PM ...

Page 14: ...ehavior If the Module Status Self Test and Fault LEDs are flashing the module may not be completely installed Make sure the module is installed all the way into the switch slot If the flashing continues see the Troubleshooting section on page 18 Self Test LED Module Status LED Fault LED LED Display for a Properly Installed Module Module Status for the slot in which you are installing the module Go...

Page 15: ... negotiates whether the port operates as MDI or MDI X depending on the cable type and the connected device s operation As a result any connection to either another Gigabit device or to a 100Base T device can be made using a straight through cable You never have to use a crossover cable but a crossover cable may also be used if you choose Either a straight through or crossover cable will work corre...

Page 16: ...ver want to upgrade the connections to 100Base T operation it would be best to cable the connections initially with category 5 cable 100Base FX Module 62 5 125 m or 50 125 m core cladding diameter graded index multimode fiber opticcablesthatare fitted with SC connectors 412 meters for half duplex connections 2 kilometers for full duplex connections Gigabit SX Module 62 5 125 m or 50 125 m core cla...

Page 17: ...ion category 5E 100 ohm UTP cable is recommended although category5cablemayalso work 100 meters Note In the module s default configuration Auto either a straight through or crossover cable can be used to connect the module to either another Gigabit device or to a 100Base T device See the Note on page 9 10Base FL Module 62 5 125 m or 50 125 m core cladding diameter graded index multimode fiber opti...

Page 18: ...ode indicator LED is lit then the Mode LED for each port that is transmitting and or receiving packets will flicker when traffic is detected on the port If the Mode is set to display full duplex the mode indicator LED is lit then the Mode LED will be lit for each port that is operating in full duplex If the Mode is set to display 100 Mbps operation the mode indicator LED is lit then the Mode LED w...

Page 19: ...he transmission conditioning If you experience a high number of transmission errors on the Gigabit LX ports usually CRC or FCS errors you may need to install one of these patch cords between the Gigabit LX Module installed in your switch and your multimode fiber optic network cabling and between the Gigabit LX trans mission device and the network cabling at the other end of the multimode fiber opt...

Page 20: ...iber in your network Recommended Patch Cords The following Mode Conditioning Patch Cords have been tested and verified to operate correctly with the HP ProCurve Switch Gigabit LX Module These part numbers could change Contact Computer Crafts through the world wide web at www computer crafts com A number of other vendors provide mode conditioning patch cords including Siecor Inc which can be contac...

Page 21: ...ted to a network device that complies with the 802 3ab standard for auto negotiation the port auto negotiates speed 1000 or 100 Mbps communication mode half or full duplex and MDI or MDI X port operation Note if you configure the port to one of the fixed 100 Mbps modes the port will then operate only as an MDI X port 10Base FL Module 10HDx 10 Mbps Half Duplex Trunk port trunking None Switch Mesh N...

Page 22: ...talling another module in the slot go to Installing the Module in an Unused Slot on page 6 and begin with step 2 If you will not install another module in the slot that is leave it empty then re install a slot cover plate over the empty slot opening Ca ut ion For proper cooling and reduction of electromagnetic emissions ensure that a slot cover is installed on any unused slot 6 Reset the switch as...

Page 23: ...for a different type until the switch is reset the module will not operate the Module Status LED for the slot will continue to flash and all the LEDs on the module will stay on continu ously Changing certain switch configuration parameters through the console interface In this case the console provides indications when the switch must be reset for the configuration change to be activated You do no...

Page 24: ...e is tested whenever the switch is powered on or reset through the Reset button on the switch or the Reboot or Reset options in the console or web browser interface and when it is hot swapped installed when the switch is powered on Under this error condition the following events also occur All the LEDs on the module stay on until the error is resolved The switch software including console and web ...

Page 25: ... type and the connected device s operation and either a straight through or crossover cable can be used If the module configuration is changed to one of the fixed 100 Mbps options though 100 Half Duplex or 100 Full Duplex then the port operates as MDI X only and the above statement about straight through and crossover cables applies for fiber optic connections verify that the transmit port on the ...

Page 26: ...tomerSupport Warrantybooklet that came with your switch for information on how to use these services to get technical support The HP networking products World Wide Web site http www hp com go procurve also provides up to date support informa tion Additionally your HP authorized network reseller can also provide you with assistance both with services that they offer and with services offered by HP ...

Page 27: ... FX described on the next page The port on the Gigabit SX Module transmits at 850 nm wavelength and is compatible with the IEEE 802 3z Gigabit SX standard It accepts the multimode fiber optic cables for Gigabit SX described on the next page The port on the Gigabit LX Module transmits at 1300 nm wavelength and is compatible with the IEEE 802 3z Gigabit LX standard It accepts the single mode or mult...

Page 28: ...ase TX the 1000Base T cables must pass tests for Equal Level Far End Crosstalk ELFEXT and Return Loss When testing your cabling be sure to include the patch cables that connect the switch and other end devices to the patch panels on your site The patch cables are frequently overlooked when testing cable and they must also comply with the cabling standards 10 Mbps Operation Category 3 4 or 5 100 oh...

Page 29: ...ly fitted with SC connectors Gigabit SX 62 5 125 m or 50 125 m core cladding diameter graded index multimode fiber optic cables complying with the ITU T G 651 and ISO IEC 793 2 Type A1b or A1a respec tively fitted with SC connectors Gigabit LX single mode fiber optic cables complying with the ITU T G 652 and ISO IEC 793 2 Type B1 standards fitted with SC connectors OR 62 5 125 m or 50 125 m core c...

Page 30: ...gener ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Canada This product complies with Class A Canadian EMC requirement...

Page 31: ... Declaration of Conformity This product is designed for operation with the HP ProCurve switches that have module slots Please see the Declarations of Conformity included in the Installation Guides for those products 2347 book Page 25 Tuesday May 9 2000 12 53 PM ...

Page 32: ...tt Packard Company 1999 2000 All rights reserved Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws Printed in Singapore Manual Part Number 5969 2347 April 2000 5969 2347 2347 book Page 26 Tuesday May 9 2000 12 53 PM ...