Hp 100Vg Network Installation Checklist - HP J2415A Installation And Reference Manual

Installing the HP AdvanceStack Hub

HP 100VG Network Installation Checklist

Use the following checklist to install, or upgrade to an HP 100VG network:
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Verify that the cabling infrastructure meets 100VG network
specifications.
• If the existing cabling topology meets the IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T
(twisted-pair) cable specifications, then it will work for your 100VG
network.
• Be sure that all four pairs of your twisted-pair LAN port cables are
available for use by the 100VG network. (For more information on
cables, refer to the 100VG-AnyLAN Technology Guide, and to
appendix A, "Cables and Connectors".)
Obtain the required 100VG network hardware components, for example:
• HP 100VG LAN Adapter card. A card is needed for each end node
on the 100VG network. Available HP 100VG LAN adapter cards
include:
– HP J2573A 10/100VG Selectable ISA LAN Adapter
– HP J2577A 10/100VG Selectable EISA LAN Adapter
– HP J2585A 10/100VG Selectable PCI LAN Adapter
– HP J2585B 10/100VG DeskDirect PCI LAN Adapter
• 100VG hub(s). The number of hubs needed depends on the number
of HP 100VG end nodes to be networked and the number of ports per
hub. (For example, the HP AdvanceStack 100VG Hub-14 provides 12
twisted-pair ports.)
• Optional modules for your HP AdvanceStack 100VG hub.
Optional modules provide additional functionality and features (such
as bridging capabilities between a 100VG LAN and a 10 Mbit/s
Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 LAN).
Install your HP 100VG network hardware using the installation
instructions supplied with the hardware. (To install the
HP AdvanceStack 100VG Hub-14 and optional accessories, continue with
chapter 1 of this guide.)
Connect all network cabling.
Verify that the network operates properly using any available network
test or application that allows you to test the communications between
end nodes or devices.