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HP ProCurve Switch 1600M Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2400M Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 See the Customer Support/Warranty booklet included with the product. A copy of the specific warranty terms applicable to your Hewlett-Packard products and replacement parts can be obtained from your HP Sales and Service Office or authorized dealer. Hewlett-Packard Company 8000 Foothills Boulevard, m/s 5552 Roseville, California 95747-5552 http://www.hp.com/go/network_city...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Introducing the HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2400M Front of the Switches ......... . 1-2 Network Ports .
  • Page 4 Restoring the Factory Default Configuration ....3-10 HP Customer Support Services ....... . 3-11 A Specifications Physical .
  • Page 5 B Cables and Connectors Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs ..... . . B-1 Twisted-Pair Cable for Switch (MDI-X) to Computer (MDI) Network Connection ......B-2 Twisted-Pair Cable for Switch (MDI-X) to Hub or Switch (MDI-X) Network Connection .

  • Page 7: Introducing The Hp Procurve Switch 1600M And 2400M

    Introducing the HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2400M The HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2400M are multiport switches that can be used to build high-performance switched workgroup networks. These switches are store-and-forward devices that offers low latency for high-speed networking.

  • Page 8: Front Of The Switches

    Introducing the HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2400M Front of the Switches Front of the Switches Slot for 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports Self Test Switch Module Power Fault with Link and Mode LEDs for each port (Switch 1600M only) Console port...

  • Page 9: Leds

    Introducing the HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2400M Front of the Switches LEDs Table 1-1. Switch LEDs Switch LEDs State Meaning Power The switch is receiving power. (green) The switch is NOT receiving power. Fault The normal state; indicates that there are no fault conditions on the switch.

  • Page 10: Mode Select Button And Indicator Leds

    Introducing the HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2400M Front of the Switches Table 1-2. Switch Module LEDs Port LEDs State Meaning Link Indicates the port is enabled and receiving a link beat signal (for the twisted-pair ports), or a strong enough light level (for the fiber-optic ports, if installed in the Switch 1600M) from the connected device.

  • Page 11: Console Port

    The counters are displayed in the switch console interface, the switch web browser interface, and through SNMP network management applications, such as HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches. Clear Button...

  • Page 12: Back Of The Switch

    Introducing the HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2400M Back of the Switch Back of the Switch cooling vent - make sure this is not AC power connector obstructed for proper switch operation Power Connector The Switch 1600M and 2400M do not have a power switch; they are powered on when connected to an active AC power source.

  • Page 13: Switch Features

    Introducing the HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2400M Switch Features Switch Features The features of the Switch 1600M and 2400M include: network ports for the 1600M: • 16 autosensing 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports • a universal slot for installing any of the available switch modules—as of this printing, this includes: –...

  • Page 14: Switch Operation Overview

    Introducing the HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2400M Switch Operation Overview Switch Operation Overview Address Table Operation Address Learning. As devices are connected to the switch ports, either directly or through hubs or other switches that are connected to the switches, the MAC addresses of those devices are learned automatically and stored in the 8000-entry address table featured by the Switch 1600M and 2400M.

  • Page 15: Simultaneous Network Communications

    Introducing the HP ProCurve Switch 1600M and 2400M Switch Operation Overview Simultaneous Network Communications In addition to traffic isolation benefits provided by the Switch 1600M and 2400M address table operation, the switch also enhances network perfor- mance because it can conduct multiple, simultaneous network connections.

  • Page 17: Installing The Switch 1600M And 2400M

    Installing the Switch 1600M and 2400M The HP Switch 1600M and 2400M are easy to install units. They each come with an accessory kit that includes the brackets for mounting the switch in a standard 19-inch telco rack or an equipment cabinet, or on a wall, and with rubber feet that can be attached so the switch can be securely located on a horizontal surface.

  • Page 18: Installation Procedures

    2-3 for some installation precautions. Install switch module (optional on Switch 1600M only—page 2-5). The Switch 1600M has a slot for installing any of the supported HP switch modules. Depending on where you will install the Switch 1600M, it may be easier to install the module first, but the modules are “hot swap-...

  • Page 19: Installation Precautions

    Installing the Switch 1600M and 2400M Installation Procedures Installation Precautions: Follow these precautions when installing your HP Switch 1600M and 2400M. W a r n i n g The rack or cabinet should be adequately secured to prevent it from becoming unstable and/or falling over.

  • Page 20: Prepare The Installation Site

    Installing the Switch 1600M and 2400M Installation Procedures 1. Prepare the Installation Site Cabling Infrastructure - Ensure that the cabling infrastructure meets the necessary network specifications. See the following table for cable types and lengths, and see appendix B, “Cables and Connectors” for more information: Table 2-1.

  • Page 21: Install Switch Module (Optional On Switch 1600M Only)

    Installing the Switch 1600M and 2400M Installation Procedures 2. Install Switch Module (optional on Switch 1600M only) Install a switch module into the slot as shown in the illustration below. For installation details, see the instructions in the manual that comes with the module.

  • Page 22: Verify The Switch Passes Self Test

    Installing the Switch 1600M and 2400M Installation Procedures 3. Verify the Switch Passes Self Test Before mounting the switch in its network location, you should first verify that it is working properly by plugging it into a power source and verifying that it passes its self test.

  • Page 23: Led Behavior

    Installing the Switch 1600M and 2400M Installation Procedures switch port LEDs Self Test LED Power and Fault LEDs When the switch is powered on, it performs its diagnostic self test. The self test takes approximately 30 to 45 seconds to complete, depending on whether a switch module is installed in the slot in the Switch 1600M, and approximately 40 seconds to complete for the Switch 2400M.

  • Page 24: Mount The Switch

    Installing the Switch 1600M and 2400M Installation Procedures 4. Mount the Switch After you have verified that the switch passes self test, you are ready to mount the switch in a stable location. The Switch 1600M and 2400M can be mounted in these ways: in a rack or cabinet on a horizontal surface...
  • Page 25 Installing the Switch 1600M and 2400M Installation Procedures Partially install a screw (5/8-inch number 12-24) into the top hole of a pair of holes that are 0.5 inches apart in each rack/cabinet upright as shown in the illustration below. Ensure that the screws are at the same level in each upright.

  • Page 26: Horizontal Surface Mounting

    Installing the Switch 1600M and 2400M Installation Procedures Install the other number 12-24 screw into the upper hole in each bracket. Tighten these screws. install additional screw Horizontal Surface Mounting Place the switch on a table or other horizontal surface. Use a sturdy surface in an uncluttered area.

  • Page 27: Wall Mounting

    Installing the Switch 1600M and 2400M Installation Procedures Wall Mounting You can mount the switch on a wall as shown in the illustration below. C a u t i o n The switch should be mounted only to a wall or wood surface that is at least 1/2-inch plywood or its equivalent.

  • Page 28: Connect The Network Cables

    Installing the Switch 1600M and 2400M Installation Procedures 6. Connect the Network Cables Using the RJ-45 Connectors (10/100Base-TX ports) To connect: Push the RJ-45 plug into the RJ-45 jack until the tab on the plug clicks into place. When power is on for the switch and for the connected device, the Link LED for the port should light to confirm a powered-on device (for example, an end...

  • Page 29: Optional) Connect A Console To The Switch

    Installing the Switch 1600M and 2400M Installation Procedures 7. (Optional) Connect a Console to the Switch The Switch 1600Mand 2400M have a full-featured, easy to use console inter- face for performing the following tasks: Monitor switch and port status and observe network activity counters Modify the switch’s configuration Read the event log and access diagnostic tools to help in troubleshooting Download new software to the switch...

  • Page 30: Direct Console Access

    Installing the Switch 1600M and 2400M Installation Procedures Direct Console Access To connect a console to the switch, follow these steps: Switch 1600 HP J4120A Power Connect the PC or console port Fault Console terminal to the switch’s Reset Console Port using the console cable included with the switch.

  • Page 31: Hot Swapping The Switch Module (Switch 1600M Only)

    (Switch 1600M only) For the Switch 1600M, any of the HP ProCurve Switch Modules can be “hot swapped”, that is installed or replaced while the switch is powered on. The procedures differ slightly, though between adding a new module to the empty slot or replacing the module with the same type, and exchanging the module with a different type.

  • Page 32: Where To Go From Here

    Installing the Switch 1600M and 2400M Where to Go From Here Where to Go From Here Your switch is now correctly installed and is able to send and receive data between end nodes, servers, and printers. The Switch 1600M and 2400M are plug-and-communicate network devices requiring no configuration.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    You can perform more in-depth troubleshooting using the soft- ware tools available with the switch, including the full-featured console interface, the built-in web browser interface, and HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches, the SNMP-based network management tool. See the Trouble- shooting chapter of the Management and Configuration Guide included with your switch for more information.

  • Page 34: Basic Troubleshooting Tips

    If you no longer experience the problems, the new topology is probably at fault. Refer to the Network Design Guide for topology configuration guidelines. This guide can be found online at the HP World Wide Web site for networking products, http://www.hp.com/go/ [Tech Library] network_city under the...
  • Page 35 Spanning Tree can be enabled through the console, the web agent inter- face, or HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches. The Switch 1600M also supports Switch Meshing which allows multiple data paths though a switched network to be active simultaneously for enhanced network bandwidth.

  • Page 36: Diagnosing With The Leds

    Troubleshooting Diagnosing with the LEDs Diagnosing with the LEDs Tables 3-1 shows LED patterns on the switch and the switch modules that indicate problem conditions. Check in the table for the LED pattern that you see on your switch. Refer to the corresponding diagnostic tip on the next few pages. Table 3-1.

  • Page 37: Diagnostic Tips

    Try power cycling the switch. If the fault indication reoccurs, the switch may have failed. hardware failure Call your HP-authorized LAN dealer, or use the electronic support services from HP to get has occurred. All assistance. See the Customer Support/Warranty card for more information.
  • Page 38 • power cycling the switch reset. • selecting the reset or reboot option from the console, web browser interface, or HP TopTools. One or more of Try disconnecting power from the switch and wait a few moments. Then reconnect the the switch power to the switch and check the LEDs again.

  • Page 39: Proactive Networking

    HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches - an SNMP-based network management tool that is included with your switch. A graphical web browser interface that you can use to manage your switch from a PC running a supported web browser, for example Microsoft Internet Explorer, and Netscape Communicator.

  • Page 40: Hardware Diagnostic Tests

    Troubleshooting Hardware Diagnostic Tests Hardware Diagnostic Tests Testing the Switch by Resetting It If you believe that the switch is not operating correctly, you can reset the switch to test its circuitry and operating code. To reset a switch, either: Unplug and plug in the power cord (power cycling) Press the reset button on the front of the switch Power cycling the switch and pressing the Reset button both cause the switch...

  • Page 41: Testing Twisted-Pair Cabling

    HP also offers a wire testing service. Contact your HP-authorized LAN dealer or your local HP sales office for more information.

  • Page 42: Testing End-To-End Network Communications

    Troubleshooting Restoring the Factory Default Configuration Testing End-to-End Network Communications Both the switch and the cabling can be tested by running an end-to-end communications test -- a test that sends known data from one network device to another through the switch. For example, if you have two PCs on the network that have LAN adapters between which you can run a link-level test or Ping test through the switch, you can use this test to verify that the entire communication path between the two PCs is functioning correctly.

  • Page 43: Hp Customer Support Services

    The HP networking products World Wide Web site, http://www.hp.com/go/network_city also provides up-to-date support infor- mation. Additionally, your HP-authorized network reseller can also provide you with assistance, both with services that they offer and with services offered by HP. 3-11...

  • Page 45: Physical

    Specifications Except where noted, the following specifications apply to both the Switch 1600M and the Switch 2400M. Physical Width: 44.2 cm (17.4 in) Depth: 33.5 cm (13.2 in) Height: 6.6 cm (2.6 in) Weight: • Switch 1600M 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs) •...

  • Page 46: Acoustic

    Specifications Acoustic Geraeuschemission LwA=54 dB am fiktiven Arbeitsplatz nach DIN 45635 T.19 Connectors The 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 twisted-pair ports are compatible with the IEEE 802.3u 100Base-T standard. The 100 Mbps SC fiber-optic are compatible with the IEEE 802.3u 100Base-FX standard. The 10 Mbps ST fiber-optic ports are compatible with the IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-FL standard.

  • Page 47: Cables And Connectors

    Switch 1600M and 2400M. N o t e Incorrectly wired cabling is the most common cause of problems for LAN communications. HP recommends that you work with a qualified LAN cable installer for assistance with your cabling requirements. Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs The RJ-45 connectors on the 10/100Base-TX ports on the Switch 1600M and 2400M are wired as MDI-X ports.

  • Page 48: Twisted-Pair Cable For Switch (Mdi-X) To Computer (Mdi) Network Connection

    Cables and Connectors Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs Twisted-Pair Cable for Switch (MDI-X) to Computer (MDI) Network Connection To connect PCs or other MDI network devices to these ports, use a “straight- through” cable. Connector “A” Connector “B” Straight-Through Cable white/orange orange/white white/green green/white N o t e...

  • Page 49: Twisted-Pair Cable For Switch (Mdi-X) To Hub Or Switch (Mdi-X) Network Connection

    Cables and Connectors Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs Twisted-Pair Cable for Switch (MDI-X) to Hub or Switch (MDI-X) Network Connection To connect hubs or switches or other MDI-X network devices to these ports, use a “crossover” cable. Connector “A” Connector “B” Crossover Cable white/orange orange/white white/green...

  • Page 50: Twisted-Pair Cable Pin Assignments

    Cables and Connectors Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs Twisted-Pair Cable Pin Assignments Twisted-Pair Straight-Through Cable Switch End (MDI-X) Computer, Transceiver, or Other MDI Port End Signal Pins Pins Signal receive + transmit + receive - transmit - transmit + receive + transmit - receive - Twisted-Pair Cross-Over Cable Switch End (MDI-X)

  • Page 51: Fiber-Optic Cables

    Cables and Connectors Fiber-Optic Cables Fiber-Optic Cables 10Base-FL Ports Fiber-optic cables connected to the ports on the 10Base-FL Switch Module that can be installed in the Switch 1600M must be 850 nm wavelength, multimode cable conforming to the ISO/IEC 793-2 type B1, and ITU-T G.652 standards, and the cables must have ST-type connectors.

  • Page 53: Safety And Emc Regulatory Statements

    Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements Safety Information Documentation reference symbol. If the product is marked with this symbol, refer to the product documentation to get more information about the product. WARNING A WARNING in the manual denotes a hazard that can cause injury or death.

  • Page 54: Informations Concernant La Sécurité

    Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements Informations concernant la sécurité Informations concernant la sécurité Symbole de référence à la documentation. Si le produit est marqué de ce symbole, reportez-vous à la documentation du produit afin d'obtenir des informations plus détaillées. WARNING Dans la documentation, un WARNING indique un danger susceptible d'entraîner des dommages corporels ou la mort.

  • Page 55: Hinweise Zur Sicherheit

    Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements Hinweise zur Sicherheit Hinweise zur Sicherheit Symbol für Dokumentationsverweis. Wenn das Produkt mit diesem Symbol markiert ist, schlagen Sie bitte in der Produktdokumentation nach, um mehr Informationen über das Produkt zu erhalten. WARNING Symbol für Dokumentationsverweis. Wenn das Produkt mit diesem Symbol markiert ist, schlagen Sie bitte in der Produktdokumentation nach, um mehr Informationen über das Produkt zu erhalten.

  • Page 56: Considerazioni Sulla Sicurezza

    Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements Considerazioni sulla sicurezza Considerazioni sulla sicurezza Simbolo di riferimento alla documentazione. Se il prodotto è contras- segnato da questo simbolo, fare riferimento alla documentazione sul prodotto per ulteriori informazioni su di esso. WARNING La dicitura WARNINGdenota un pericolo che può causare lesioni o morte.

  • Page 57: Consideraciones Sobre Seguridad

    Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements Consideraciones sobre seguridad Consideraciones sobre seguridad Símbolo de referencia a la documentación. Si el producto va marcado con este símbolo, consultar la documentación del producto a fin de obtener mayor información sobre el producto. WARNING Una WARNING en la documentación señala un riesgo que podría resultar en lesiones o la muerte.

  • Page 58: Safety Information (Japan

    Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements Safety Information (Japan) Safety Information (Japan)

  • Page 59: Safety Information (China

    Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements Safety Information (China) Safety Information (China)

  • Page 60: Emc Regulatory Statements

    Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements EMC Regulatory Statements EMC Regulatory Statements U.S.A. FCC Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 61: Korea

    Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements EMC Regulatory Statements Korea Taiwan...

  • Page 62: European Community

    Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements EMC Regulatory Statements European Community C-10...
  • Page 63 Index Numerics 10/100Base-TX ports cabinet location on switch … 1-2 mounting the switch in … 2-8 100 LED … 1-3 cables 100Base-FX 100Base-FX connections, length limitations … 2-4 connections … 2-4 ports, cables used with … 2-4, B-5 fiber-optic cable specifications … B-5 100Base-TX 100Base-TX connections …...
  • Page 64 connector specifications … A-2 console factory default configuration, restoring … 1-5, 3-10 checking messages during Fan Status LED … 1-3 troubleshooting … 3-8 Fault LED … 1-3 displaying the Main menu … 2-14 behavior during self test … 2-7 features … 2-13 behaviors …...
  • Page 65 length limitations 100Base-FX connections … 2-4 in-band console access 100Base-TX connections … 2-4 types of … 2-13 10Base-FL connections … 2-4 included parts … 2-1 10Base-T connections … 2-4 incorrect network connections … 3-2 Gigabit-SX connections … 2-4 installation Link LEDs … 1-4 connecting the switch to a power source …...
  • Page 66 network devices connecting to the switch … 2-12 rack network ports mounting precautions … 2-3 connecting to … 2-12 mounting the switch in … 2-8 LEDs for … 1-4 rebooting the switch location on switch … 1-2 to initialize new module type … 2-5 standards compliance …...
  • Page 67 switch topologies connecting to a power source … 2-11 effects of improper topology … 3-2 description … 1-1 troubleshooting … 3-1 electrical specifications … A-1 basic tips … 3-2 environmental specifications … A-1 checking the console messages … 3-8 features … 1-7 checking the LEDs …...

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