Downloading New Switch Software; Hp Customer Support Services; Before Calling Support - HP ProCurve 2824 Install Manual

Troubleshooting

Downloading New Switch Software

Downloading New Switch Software
When product enhancements occur for the Switch 2800 Series devices, new
software can be downloaded to the switch through several methods, for
product enhancements and new features. For more information, see the
Management and Configuration Guide, which is on the Documentation CD-
ROM that came with your switch.
The new switch software would be available on the HP ProCurve web site,
http://www.hp.com/go/hpprocurve

HP Customer Support Services

If you are still having trouble with your switch, Hewlett-Packard offers support
24 hours a day, seven days a week through the use of a number of automated
electronic services. See the Customer Support/Warranty booklet that came
with your switch for information on how to use these services to get technical
support. The HP ProCurve web site,
provides up-to-date support information.
Additionally, your HP-authorized network reseller can provide you with
assistance, both with services they offer and with services offered by HP.

Before Calling Support

Before calling your networking dealer or HP Support, to make the support
process most efficient, you first should have retrieved the following informa-
tion:
4-12
Information Item
• product identification, including mini-
GBICs
• details about the switch's status includ-
ing the software (OS) version, a copy of
the switch configuration, a copy of the
switch Event Log, and a copy of the
switch status and counters information
• copy of your network topology map, in-
cluding network addresses assigned to
the relevant devices
.
http://www.hp.com/go/hpprocurve
Information Location
the front of the switch, and on labels on the
mini-GBICs
switch console: show tech command
your network records
also