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9/18/2020

HPE 4200 vl Switch Series - Installation

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HPE 4200 vl Switch Series - Installation

Package contents

Installation precautions

Prepare the installation site

Install switch xl modules

Install second power supply (Optional)

Verify the switch passes self test

Mount the switch

Rack or cabinet mounting

Horizontal surface mounting

Wall Mounting

Connect the switch to a power source

Connect the network devices

Connect a console to the switch (Optional)

Hot swapping switch modules

Link to product related documents

Package contents

The 4200vl Switch series devices have the following components shipped withthem:

ProCurve Switch 4200vl Series Installation and Getting Started Guide
ProCurve Manager - CD ROM and booklet
Customer Support/Warranty booklet
Accessory kit 5065-6521 for the:

8-slot 4208vl Switch
4208vl-64GSwitch
4208vl-96 Switch
4208vl-72GS Switch

Accessory kit 5064-9943 for the:

4-slot 4204vl Switch
4202vl-48G Switch
4202vl-72 Switch
4204vl-48GS Switch

Each kit contains:

Two mounting brackets
Six 10 mm M4 screws to attach the mounting brackets to the switch
Four 5/8 in number 12-24 screws to attach the switch to a rack

Console cable
Power cord

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Installation precautions

Follow these precautions when installing the 4200vl Switch Series devices:

WARNING:

Devices installed in a rack or cabinet should be mounted as lowas possible, with the heaviest device at the bottom and
progressively lighter devices installed above.The rack or cabinet should be adequately secured to prevent itfrom becoming
unstable and/or falling over.

Summary of Contents for 4202vl-48GS

Page 1: ... Getting Started Guide ProCurve Manager CD ROM and booklet Customer Support Warranty booklet Accessory kit 5065 6521 for the 8 slot 4208vl Switch 4208vl 64GSwitch 4208vl 96 Switch 4208vl 72GS Switch Accessory kit 5064 9943 for the 4 slot 4204vl Switch 4202vl 48G Switch 4202vl 72 Switch 4204vl 48GS Switch Each kit contains Two mounting brackets Six 10 mm M4 screws to attach the mounting brackets to...

Page 2: ...table for cable types and lengths Port Type Cable Type Length Limits Twisted pair cables 10 100 1000Base T For either 10 100 Mb s or 1000 Mbpsoperation Category 5 or better 100 ohm UTP or shielded Twisted pair STP balanced cable For 1000 Mbps Gigabit operation Category 5e cabling or better is recommended 100 m The Auto MDI MDI X feature only works when the port is in auto negotiation mode Fiber op...

Page 3: ... vl Modules can be installed in any of the slots User can install exchange or remove modules after the switch has been powered on Whenever a module is installed during this process it isinitialized and tested for correct operation During this process the switchSelf Test LED is on If user hot swap another module while the switch isinitializing and testing the first module it is possible to cause th...

Page 4: ...n Each supply provides enough power to operate afully loaded switch so even if one fails the switch will continue to operate normally Install the second power supply into power slot number 2 as shown in figure 3 The slot cover can be removed with either a flat bladed or Torx T 10 screwdriver Retain the slot cover for future use CAUTION The switch power supplies are hot swappable they can be instal...

Page 5: ...p Verify the switch passes self test After user have installed any modules and the optional second power supply but before mounting the switch in its network location user should first verify it is working properly by plugging it into a power source and verifying it passesits self test If user have installed a second power supply repeat these procedures with thesecond power supply to verify it wor...

Page 6: ...Ds go off User may see each port LED go ON briefly in sequence as theport is tested For the duration of the self test the Self Test LED stays ON When the self test completes successfully The Power LED stays on and the Status LEDs on the switch chassis stay on for the devices installed one for each switch module installed one for each power supply installed and one for all the fans The Fault and Se...

Page 7: ...0 5 in apart in each rack cabinet upright as shownin the illustration below Ensure that the screws are at the same level ineach upright Figure 8 Partially installed screw for bracket notch Item Number Description 1 Partially install a screw into the top hole of aclose 0 5 in pair on both sides of the rack 3 Place the switch in the rack and lower it so the notches in the bottom of the bracket slide...

Page 8: ...e 12 24 screws supplied with the switch use the clips and screws that came withthe cabinet Plan which four holes user will be using in the cabinet and installall four clips and partially install the two bottom screws as described in step2 before proceeding to step 3 top Horizontal surface mounting Place the switch on a table or other horizontal surface Use a sturdy surface in an uncluttered area U...

Page 9: ...cketsto the switch with the included10 mm M4 screws Figure 11 Attaching brackets to the rear of the switch Item Number Description 1 10 mm M4 screws 2 Attach the switch to the wall or wood surface with four 5 8 in number12 wood screwsor larger Not included Figure 12 Mounting to a wall Item Number Description 1 5 8 in number 12 wood screws top top Connect the switch to a power source 1 Plug the inc...

Page 10: ...ming switch management tasks including the following Monitor switch and port status and observe network activity statistics Modify the switch s configuration Read the event log and access diagnostic tools to help in troubleshooting Download new software to the switch Add passwords to control access to the switch from the console web browser interface and network management stations The console can...

Page 11: ...Configuration Guide top Hot swapping switch modules The switch modules can be hot swapped that is installed or replaced whilethe switch is powered ON The procedures differ slightly though between adding new modules to an empty slot or replacing modules with the same type and exchanging the module with a different type Adding or Replacing Modules If a module has to be replaced with one of the same ...

Page 12: ...r its affiliates subcontractors or suppliers will be liable for incidental special or consequential damages including downtime cost lost profits damages relating to the procurement of substitute products or services or damages for loss of data or software restoration The information in this document is subject to change without notice Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development and the names of Hewlett...

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