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HP ProCurve 9304M Read Me First

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Read Me First
for the ProCurve Routing Switches
9304M, 9308M, and 9315M
Covering Software Releases 07.8.01d or Greater (March 2006)
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Software Updates Are Free! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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Product Documentation Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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To determine whether you have the latest software, compare the software version that is available on the website with the
version that is currently installed in the management module(s) in your routing switch.
ProCurve periodically updates the software and documentation for your routing switch products. Refer to "Downloading
Switch Software and Documentation from the Web" on page 2.
9304M Exceeds 40 lbs. (18.1 kg)
9308M Exceeds 55 lbs. (24.9 kg)
9315M Exceeds 80 lbs. (35 kg) without modules and power
supplies installed. To avoid personal injury, reduce weight
of chassis by removing all modules and power supplies
from chassis prior to lifting or moving.
When handling, two or more people are required.
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Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Included Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Read Me First for the ProCurve Routing Switches 9304M, 9308M, and 9315M Covering Software Releases 07.8.01d or Greater (March 2006) 9304M Exceeds 40 lbs. (18.1 kg) 9308M Exceeds 55 lbs. (24.9 kg) 9315M Exceeds 80 lbs. (35 kg) without modules and power supplies installed.

  • Page 2: Downloading Switch Software And Documentation From The Web

    This section explains how to update the software used on M2, M4, and EP redundant management modules on a ProCurve 9304M, ProCurve 9308M, or ProCurve 9315M routing switch to release 07.8.01d. Note: Newer software versions require newer versions of boot code. Software versions use a five-digit number in the format: xx.x.xx;...
  • Page 3 Restrictions Software release 07.8.01d requires boot code version 07.06.05 to support all hardware modules and decom- ■ press new software images. A new compression algorithm was introduced in software releases greater than 07.6.01b to generate software images. The new compression algorithm allows a software image to contain more features. Software release 07.6.01b was introduced as a special release that is used as an intermediate step when you update to a later software release.
  • Page 4 B. Updating Software on a Management Module From a Release Earlier than 07.6.01b To update the software on an M2, M4, or EP management module from a release EARLIER than 07.6.01b to release 07.8.01d: Verify the version of boot code installed on the management module by entering the show flash command. The boot code version is displayed at the end of the line that begins with “Boot Image size”.
  • Page 5 C. Updating Software on a Management Module From Release 07.6.01b or Greater To update the software on an M2, M4, or EP management module from release 07.6.01b or greater to release 07.8.01d: Verify the version of boot code running on the management module by entering the show flash command. The boot code version is displayed at the end of the line that begins with “Boot Image size”.

  • Page 6: Product Documentation Set

    Product Documentation Set ProCurve periodically updates the ProCurve 9300/9400 Series Routing Switch documentation. For the latest version of any of these publications, visit the ProCurve Networking Website at: http://www.procurve.com Click on Technical Support, then Product manuals. Read Me First The “Read Me First” document, printed on bright yellow paper, is included with every chassis and module. It contains an overview of software release information, a brief “Getting Started”...
  • Page 7 • Syslog Quick Start Guide for the ProCurve Series 9300 Routing Switches This is a printed guide you can use as an easy reference to the installation and product safety information needed for out-of-box setup, plus the general product safety and EMC regulatory statements of which you should be aware when installing and using a Routing Switch.
  • Page 8 • VRRP and VRRPE (enhanced VRRP) • IPX routing • AppleTalk routing • Rout health injection • Standby Routing Protocol (SRP) • RMON, Netflow, and Sflow monitoring IPv6 Configuration Guide for the ProCurve Routing Switches This is an electronic (PDF) guide that describes the IPv6 software and features. It provides conceptual information about IPv6 addressing and explains how to configure basic IPv6 connectivity and the IPv6 routing protocols.

  • Page 9: Module Installation

    • Separate PDF files of the individual chapters and appendixes in the major guides, enabling you to easily print individual chapters, appendixes, and selected pages • Single PDF files for each of the major guides, enabling you to use the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader to easily search for detailed information •...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started You must access the routing switch by connecting a terminal device to the serial port on the management module. Note: ProCurve recommends that you use the console cable provided with the routing switch. If you need to use a different cable, please see the “Console Cable”...

  • Page 11: Included Components

    Component Notes Power Cords The ProCurve 9304M: One power cord. The ProCurve 9308M: Two power cords. The ProCurve 9315M: Two power cords. Caution: If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the switch or routing switch, be sure to use a shielded power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations for power cords in your country.

  • Page 12: Operating Notes And Troubleshooting

    Solution. Disable auto-gig on the routing switch port(s) attached to the Extreme Summit switch. For example, use the following CLI commands to disable auto-gig on port 2 in slot 1 of the 9304M Routing Switch: ProCurve 9304M (config)# int e 1/2 ProCurve 9304M (config-if-1/2)# no auto-gig Web Management Interface Running Slow or Failing To Respond Condition.
  • Page 13 Device Will Not Boot Up Due to Corrupt Operating System Condition. The operating system (OS) is corrupt on both the primary and secondary flash memory, and the routing switch will not boot up. Solution. The routing switch will first try to boot up using the primary OS written to flash memory. If this fails, the device automatically tries to boot from the secondary flash memory.
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  • Page 16 Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice. © Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws. March 2006 Manual Part Number 5991-4727 Printed in USA...

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