HP ProCurve J8766A Installation Manual page 30

ProCurve Switch vl Modules
Troubleshooting
Tip
Letter Problem
G
The module
installed in the slot
that corresponds to
the letter that is
flashing has
experienced a self
test or initialization
fault.
H
The module-based
network port for
which the Link LED
is flashing has
experienced a self
test or initialization
failure.
I
The module
installed in the slot
that corresponds to
the letter that is
flashing is an
invalid or
unsupported
module.
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The modules are all 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 they are hot swapped (installed when the switch is
powered on).
Try removing and reinstalling the module. You can do this without having to power
down the switch. When the module is reinstalled, it will be retested automatically.
If the fault indication reoccurs, the module may have failed. Remove the module from
the switch and replace it with another module, or install a slot cover plate. Call your
ProCurve authorized LAN dealer, or use the electronic support services from
ProCurve to get assistance. See the Customer Support/Warranty card for more
information.
During the module self test, described in tip letter G earlier in this table, each network
port is also tested. If the port self test fails, the individual port is not usable, but the
rest of the ports on the module, which have passed their self test, will continue to
operate normally.
To verify the port has failed, try removing and reinstalling the module. If the port is
a mini-GBIC, you can remove and reinstall the mini-GBIC without having to remove
the module. The mini-GBICs are tested when they are hot swapped. If the port fault
indication reoccurs, and you need to be able to use the port, you will have to replace
the mini-GBIC or the module. In the meantime, all the other module ports will operate
normally.
Ensure you have installed a vl module in the slot. ProCurve gl and xl modules will fit
in the slot, but they are not compatible with your ProCurve vl switch. Check to ensure
the module has a "vl module" label on it.
If the module does not have a "vl module" label, remove the module from the switch
and replace it with a vl module, or re-cover the slot with the cover plate. You can
remove and replace the module without having to power down the switch. Call your
ProCurve authorized LAN dealer, or use the electronic support services from
ProCurve to get information on supported Switch vl modules. The vl modules that
are available as of the printing of this manual are listed on
If the module has a "vl module" label, then the LED pattern indicates that the module
is unsupported in the version of software currently running on the switch. As
ProCurve introduces new modules for the vl switches you may have to update the
switch with new operating code that supports the new module. The documentation
that came with the module will indicate which version of the operating code is
needed to support the module. The latest code can be downloaded from the
ProCurve Web site at www.procurve.com.
module by booting the switch with the new software.
Solution
page
Download the new code and retest the
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