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HP AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-8U Installation and Reference Guide...
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See the warranty booklet included with the product. A copy of the specific warranty terms applicable to your Hewlett-Packard product and replacement parts can be ob- tained from your HP Sales and Service Office or authorized dealer. 8000 Foothills Boulevard MS 5551 Roseville, California 95747-5551 http://www.hp.com/go/network_city...
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HP AdvanceStack Hub-8U At A Glance The HP J2610B AdvanceStack Hub-8U is a multiport repeater with eight twisted-pair network ports. With this hub, you can connect computers and other devices together in an unshielded twisted-pair cable network. This hub is compliant with the IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T standard and supports both...
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MDI/MDI-X switch port LEDs for port 1 Hub status LEDs Twisted-pair ports Back of the Hub cover plate over expansion slot for HP AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP DC power cover plate over slot for HP AUI Module receptacle and Transceiver Modules...
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“straight-through” twisted-pair cable in both cases. Upgradeable Design, with A management slot in the back of the hub enables you to install an optional HP Management Options AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module. With the module, you can configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the hub using either of the following options: + Serially connect an ASCII console to the hub.
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You can download from the World Wide Web, HP FTP Library Service, CompuServe, and HP BBS a compressed file (j3133a.exe) containing the latest version of the HP Management Module firmware. After you download the file, extract the file by typing filename and pressing [Enter].
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Installation Summary 1. Install Add-in Modules (optional) 2. Verify the Hub’s Operation 3. Mount the Hub 4. Complete the Network Connections to the Hub 5. Connect the Hub to an ASCII Console (optional) Installing the Hub...
Installing the Hub This chapter describes how to install the HP AdvanceStack Hub-8U, verify its operation, and connect it to a network, other hubs, computers, and/or other devices. Installation Summary The basic hardware installation procedure for the HP AdvanceStack Hub-8U is as follows: 1.
Inspect your installation site and identify whether the hub’s module slots will be accessible. The HP J3133A AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module enables you to connect a PC to the hub to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the hub.
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HP J2607A Twisted-Pair Transceiver Module for 10Base-T networks HP J2609A AUI Port Module for connecting a standard IEEE 802.3 external transceiver to the hub The HP AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module and HP Transceiver Modules and their cabling configurations are described in their accompanying documentation.
N o t e If your installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the hub, contact your HP-authorized LAN dealer or your local HP sales office. The hub does not have a power switch; it is powered on when the power cord is plugged in.
A Port LED stays on if link beat has been detected at the port. A Port LED turns off if link beat is not detected. If you have an optional HP AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module installed, the Port LEDs have additional meanings.
3 inches (7 cm) of space for the ac power cord, the AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP module, and a serial connector. Ensure that the HP AdvanceStack hub(s) do not overload the power circuits, wiring, and over-current protection. To determine the...
Installing the Hub Mounting the Hub After the screws are in place, follow the steps below for mounting the hub on a wall or under a desk. 1. For a vertical mount (such as a wall), place the bottom of the hub against the screws.
Typical hub connections are: Hub-to-device connections. Connecting to network devices such as computers and printers. Hub-to-hub connections. Connecting to another HP AdvanceStack Hub or other Ethernet hub. Hub-to-network backbones. Connecting to a network backbone. This section describes the different ways you can connect your hub to your network.
Installing the Hub Connecting Hubs Together Twisted-Pair Cascade Connections To expand your network, the hub can be connected to other hubs by using the Media Dependent Interface (MDI) switch. The MDI/MDI-X switch controls how the signals are sent through the twisted- pair cable connected to Port 1.
ThinLAN Connections With an HP ThinLAN Transceiver Module for 10Base-2 networks, you can connect your hub to a thinLAN network. The following illustration shows a hub with an HP ThinLAN Transceiver Module connected to a ThinLAN backbone.
50-ohm terminator Hub-8U ThinLAN coax connecting the Hub-8U hubs together HP AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-24 50-ohm terminator Connecting Hubs to Network Backbones Connecting the Hub-8U to a ThinLAN Backbone The optional ThinLAN Transceiver Module has a BNC 10Base-2 port that can be used to connect your hub to a ThinLAN backbone.
Connecting the Hub-8U to a Fiber-Optic Backbone With an HP Fiber-Optic Transceiver Module for 10Base-FL networks, you can connect your hub to a fiber-optic backbone. The following illustration shows a hub with an HP Fiber-Optic Transceiver Module connected to a fiber- optic backbone: HP J2606A Fiber-Optic...
Installing the Hub 5. Connect the hub to an ASCII console (optional) The optional HP AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module enables you to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the hub from an ASCII console. ASCII console 1-14...
Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to diagnose and resolve operating problems with your hub. Additionally, if you have an HP J3133A AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module installed, you can use ASCII console software for certain diagnostic functions to troubleshoot the hub.
During the self-test, all of the LEDs turn on for a short time. If an HP Transceiver module is properly installed, the AUI/Xcvr LED stays lit. If an HP Transceiver module is not installed, the AUI/Xcvr LED turns off. When the self-test completes successfully, the LEDs go into their normal operational states.
For hub-to-hub connections, set the switch to MDI. For hub-to-PC connections, set the switch to MDI-X. Verify that the HP Transceiver Module is firmly inserted into the AUI/Xcvr slot into the back of the hub. See the documentation accompanying the HP Transceiver module for more troubleshooting information.
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The hub has failed its self-test. Power-cycle After self- the hub. If this condition persists, call your HP- test, all ports authorized LAN dealer or HP representative are ON for an for assistance.
Incorrect Hardware Installation Incorrectly installing the hub, ac power cord, power supply, the HP Ad- vanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module, or a transceiver module can result in one or all of these components malfunctioning or not functioning at all. If one or all of these components appear to not be functioning, re-check the installa- tion procedure and, if necessary, re-install the component correctly.
If you no longer have any trouble, the new topology is probably at fault. Refer to the guide entitled Designing HP AdvanceStack Networks for topology configuration guidelines. Contact your HP-authorized LAN dealer or local HP sales office to get a copy of this guide. Unusual Network Activity...
IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T standard. To verify that your cable is compatible with this standard, you can use the HP J2263A Cable Test Set. The older HP 28687A Wire Test Instrument can also be used. HP also offers a wire testing service.
— such that you can verify that the data was correctly transmitted between the devices. For example, if you have two PCs on the network that have HP LAN adapter cards, you can use the “Link Test” option from the card’s test program to verify the entire communi- cation path between the two PCs.
The faulty hub should be returned to Hewlett-Packard with the AUI/Xcvr and management slots empty and the cover plates installed. For information about how to remove the modules, see the manuals accompanying the HP Transceiver Module and the HP AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module. 2-10...
Hewlett-Packard FTP Library Service on the Internet CompuServ Hewlett-Packard BBS HP FIRST FAX Retrieval Service HP Network Phone-In Support (NPS) SNMP firmware for the AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP module (j3133a.exe) is available through several of the above services. Refer to the card at the front of this manual.
Hub Reference Front of the Hub Hub status LEDs The hub status LEDs indicate whether the hub is functioning properly. For further details on error conditions indicated by the Status LEDs, see chapter 2, “Troubleshooting”. State Meaning of LED Power The hub is receiving power.
For information about the hub LEDs when a module is installed, see the manual accompanying the module. State Meaning of LED AUI/Xcvr An optional HP Transceiver Module is properly installed in the Port (green) hub’s back panel slot. An HP Transceiver Module is not installed. Slow The HP Transceiver Module port has auto-partitioned.
The management slot is used to add an HP J3133A AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module. For more information, see the “Install Add-in Modules” section in chapter 1. AUI/Xcvr Slot The AUI/Xcvr Slot is used to add an HP Transceiver Module. For more information, see the “Install Add-in Modules” section in chapter 1.
Hub Reference Hub Operation The HP AdvanceStack Hub-8U is a multiport repeater that conforms to the IEEE 802.3 repeater specification. Data signals coming into the hub from any of its ports are automatically regenerated and transmitted to all the other hub network ports. The hub regenerates the data without interpreting the contents, so it can be used in either IEEE 802.3 or Ethernet networks...
Hub Reference Link Beat Type 10Base-T devices use a signal called link beat (also called link test pulse). This signal informs the hub of the presence of a device connected to it over twisted-pair cable and of the integrity of the twisted-pair link between them.
92268B (4 pair, 8 meters) connection using the 92268C (4 pair, 16 meters) MDI/MDI-X switch 92268D (4 pair, 32 meters) 92268N (4 pair, 300 meters) You can contact your HP-authorized dealer or call HP at 1-800-538-8787 to order these parts.
Cables and Connectors Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs Twisted-Pair Cable for Hub-to-Computer Network Connection To connect PCs or other network devices to the hub, use a “straight-through” 10Base-T cable. The twisted-pair wires must be twisted through the entire length of the cable. The wiring sequence must conform to AT&T 258A (not USOC).
(receive –) ThinLAN Cable Requirements If you add an HP J2608A ThinLAN Transceiver Module, the thin coaxial cables used with the module must comply with the IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base2 requirements. Some RG-58 A/U or RG-58 C/U cables meet these requirements.
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Specifications Physical Width: 21.6 cm (8.5 in) Height: 4.1 cm (1.6 in) Depth: 17.0 cm (6.7 in) Weight: 0.8 kg (1.5 lb) Electrical ac voltage: 100-240 volts Maximum current: 0.7 A max Frequency range: 47/63 Hz Environmental Operating Non-Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C -40°C to 70°C (32°F to 131°F)
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Specifications Electromagnetic Emissions FCC part 15 Class A EN 55022 Class A / CISPR-22 Class A VCCI Level I Complies with Canadian EMC Class A requirements Immunity See the Declaration of Conformity for details at the end of the Regulatory Statements. Accoustic Noise Not applicable...
This chapter covers the following topics: Safety and Regulatory Statements Declaration of Conformity Safety and Regulatory Statements...
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Safety Information Safety Symbols Documentation reference symbol. If the product is marked with this symbol, refer to the product documentation to get more information about the product. A WARNING in the manual denotes a hazard that can cause injury or death. WARNING A CAUTION in the manual denotes a hazard that can damage equipment.
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Informations concernant la sécurité Symboles de 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.
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Hinweise zur Sicherheit Sicherheitssymbole 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 Eine WARNING in der Dokumentation symbolisiert eine Gefahr, die Verletzungen oder sogar Todesfälle verursachen kann.
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Considerazioni sulla sicurezza Simboli di sicurezza Simbolo di riferimento alla documentazione. Se il prodotto è contrassegnato da questo simbolo, fare riferimento alla documentazione sul prodotto per ulteriori informazioni su di esso. WARNING La dicitura WARNING denota un pericolo che può causare lesioni o morte. CAUTION La dicitura CAUTION denota un pericolo che può...
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Consideraciones sobre seguridad Símbolos de 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.
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Safety Information Safety Information 7...
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Regulatory Statements FCC Statement (For U.S.A. Only) Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause interference to radio communications.
Declaration of Conformity The following Declaration of Conformity for the HP AdvanceStack Hub-8U complies with ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014. The declaration identifies the product, the manufacturer’s name and address, and the applicable specifi- cations that are recognized in the European community.
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AUI/Xcvr slot, 3-4 Ethernet networks, iii auto-partitioning external power supply, 1-2 basic operation, 3-5 back of the hub using to get HP product information, 2-11 installing optional modules, 1-3 features, v fiber-optic backbone, 1-13 obtaining software from, 2-11 front of the hub...
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Index hub operation auto-partitioning, 3-5 management slot, 3-4 collision detection, 3-5 managing the hub, 1-14 link beat, 3-6 verifying, 1-5 MDI switch, using, 1-10 Hub-8U MDI-X switch, using, 1-10 ThinLAN connections, 1-11 mounting brackets hub-to-hub network connections ordering, 1-8 using the ThinLAN port, 1-14 mounting the hub, 1-7 with the MDI switch, 1-10 precautions, 1-7...
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Index twisted-pair cable hub-to-computer connection, A-3 recommended cables, A-2 pin assignments, A-4 Regulatory statements, C-9 pin-outs, A-3 replacement testing, 2-8 of the hub, 2-10 twisted-pair ports resetting the hub LED description, 3-3 troubleshooting procedure, 2-8 unusual network activity, 2-7 Safety information, C-2 screws description, 1-7 specifications...
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