Software Support Form; Installation Notes - HP 9304m Installation And Getting Started Manual

Installing or Removing a Mini-GBIC
To install a mini-GBIC:
1. Put on an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap and attach the clip end to a metal surface (such as an
equipment rack) to act as ground.
2. If you have not already done so, install a J4856A HP Procurve 9300 Mini-GBIC Module or a J4857A HP
Procurve 9300 Mini-GBIC Redundant Management Module in your routing switch. (Ensure that your routing
switch is running a software version that supports the mini-GBIC module. Refer to "Software Version and
Management Module Requirement" on page 2-6.)
3. Remove the mini-GBIC from its protective packaging.
4. Gently insert the mini-GBIC into the slot on the front panel of the module until the mini-GBIC clicks into place.
The mini-GBICs are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. A tab on the bottom of the mini-GBIC locks the mini-
GBIC to the front panel of the module.
5. Remove the protective covering from the port connectors and store the covering for future use.
6. Insert the interface cable.
To remove a mini-GBIC:
1. Put on an ESD wrist strap and attach the clip end to a metal surface (such as an equipment rack) to act as
ground.
2. Disconnect the interface cable from the mini-GBIC.
3. Insert the protective covering into the port connectors.
4. Do one of the following:
• If the mini-GBIC has a bail, swing the bail out, and then gently pull on it to slide the mini-GBIC out of the
module.
• If the mini-GBIC has a movable collar, push the collar in towards the front panel of the routing switch and
and then gently pull on the mini-GBIC to slide it out of the module.
5. Pull the mini-GBIC out of the module.
6. Store the mini-GBIC in a safe, static-free place.

Installation Notes

1000Base-SX Ports
The 1000Base-SX mini-GBIC ports operate in full-duplex mode and support multi-mode fiber cabling through LC
connectors. A 1000Base-SX mini-GBIC port must be connected to another 1000Base-SX port. Connection to a
1000Base-LX port or a 1000Base-LH port is not supported.
1000Base-LX Ports
The 1000Base-LX mini-GBIC ports operate in full-duplex mode and support both single-mode fiber (SMF) and
multi-mode fiber (MMF) cabling through LC connectors. A 1000Base-LX mini-GBIC port must be connected to
another 1000Base-LX port. Connection to a 1000Base-SX port or a 1000Base-LH port is not supported.
1000Base-LH Ports
The 1000Base-LH mini-GBIC ports operate in full-duplex mode and supports single-mode fiber (SMF) cabling
through LC connectors. A 1000Base-LH mini-GBIC port must be connected to another 1000Base-LH port.
Connection to a 1000Base-LX or 1000Base-SX mini-GBIC port is not supported.
Software Support for Mini-GBIC Ports
Hewlett-Packard offers and supports only mini-GBICs that include an HP label (product number J4858A, J4859A,
or J4860A) for use with the J4856A HP ProCurve 9300 Mini-GBIC Module and the J4857A HP ProCurve 9300
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