HP ProCurve 4202vl-48G Installation And Getting Started Manual page 59

Tip
Letter Problem
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.
J
The mini-GBIC or
SFP installed in the
mini-GBIC slot for
which the Link LED
is flashing is an
invalid or
unsupported
transceiver.
K
In the slot
corresponding to
the letter that is
flashing, a module
was installed that is
a different type
than the previously
installed module,
and the switch has
not yet been reset.
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.
Ensure you have installed a model B or greater ProCurve mini-GBIC or SFP in the
slot. Model A mini-GBICs are not supported in the Switch 4200vl Series.
If the mini-GBIC or SFP is a model B or greater, then the LED pattern indicates the
transceiver is unsupported in the version of software currently running on the
switch. As ProCurve introduces new transceivers for the vl switches you may have
to update the switch with new operating code that supports the new transceiver.
The documentation that came with the transceiver will indicate which version of the
operating code is needed to support the transceiver. The latest code can be
downloaded from the ProCurve Web site at www.procurve.com. Download the new
code and retest the transceiver by rebooting the switch with the new software.
When you "hot swap" modules in the switch slots, if you install a different module
type than the one that was previously installed in the slot, you must reset the switch
so the switch processor can properly initialize and configure the new module type.
The flashing LED informs you that this change of module types has occurred. The
module will not work properly until the switch is reset.
You can reset the switch by any of these methods:
• pressing the Reset button.
• power cycling the switch.
• selecting the reset or reboot option from the console, web browser interface, or
ProCurve Manager.
Diagnosing with the LEDs
Solution
page 1-4.
Download the new code and retest the
Troubleshooting
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