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HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches Installation and Getting Started Guide...
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See the Customer Support/Warranty booklet included with the product. A copy of the specific warranty terms applicable to your Hewlett-Packard products and replacement parts can be obtained from your HP Sales and Service Office or authorized dealer. Safety Before installing and operating these products, please read the “Installation Precautions”...
Introducing the HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches The HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches include the Switch 4104GL and its bundle, the Switch 4148GL, and the Switch 4108GL and Switch 4108GL Bundle. They are multiport modular switches that can be used to build high-perfor- mance switched workgroup networks.
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See “Switch Features” on page 1-9 for a list of the switch modules that you can install in the HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches (modules available when this manual was printed). With these switches you can build a switched network infrastructure by...
Self Test LED Switch Modules and slots with Link and Mode LEDs for each port located on each module This illustration shows the 4108GL Bundle, but the labeling and descriptions apply to all of the HP Procurve Series 4100GL switches.
Introducing the HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches Front of the Switch LEDs As described in the next two tables, there are LEDs on the switch chassis and on the switch modules that keep you informed of the status of the switch and the network connections.
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Introducing the HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches Front of the Switch LEDs State Meaning Status/ A module is installed in the switch module slot corresponding to the letter and the module Modules is undergoing or has passed self test. This also occurs when you install a module when (green - letters the switch is powered on (“hot swap”).
Introducing the HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches Front of the Switch LED Mode Select Button and Indicator LEDs To optimize the amount of information that can be displayed for each of the switch ports, the Series 4100GL Switches use a Mode LED for each port. The...
The counters are displayed in the switch console interface, the switch web browser interface, and through SNMP network management applications, such as HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches. Press the Reset button also after changing the module type that is installed in any of the switch module slots while the switch is powered on.
Slot for Redundant Power Supply A second, load-sharing redundant power supply (HP Procurve Switch GL/XL RPS, HP J4839A) can be installed in the back of the Series 4100GL switches. To provide true redundancy, this second power supply should be connected to a different AC power source from the other supply.
“hot swapped”. the supported HP Procurve transceivers can be hot swapped into the Gigabit Transceiver GL Module. the supported mini-GBICs can be hot swapped into the mini-GBIC GL Module.
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(CLI) and a slightly reduced feature set accessible through an intuitive menu interface. • HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches—an SNMP-based graphical inter- face that is used to manage your entire network, included with your new switch.
HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches Installation Guide (5990-3005), this manual HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches Documentation CD ROM (contains a PDF file copies of the HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches Management and Configuration Guide, this Installation and Getting Started Guide, and other related documentation) HP TopTools for Hubs &...
2-3 for some installation precautions. Install switch modules (page 2-7). The Series 4100GL Switches have four or eight universal slots for installing any of the HP Procurve Switch GL modules. The Switch 4108GL Bundle has three 24-port 10/100-TX GL Modules and one 3-port Transceiver GL Module preinstalled, and the Switch 4148GL has two 24-port 10/100-TX GL Modules preinstalled.
“Connect the Network Devices” on page 2-18. Note: The 10/100Base-TX ports on the 10/100-TX GL Module have the HP Auto-MDIX feature, and the 100/1000Base-T ports on the 100/1000-T GL Module comply with IEEE 802.3x standard which includes the Auto MDI/MDI-X feature.
Installing the Series 4100GL Switches Installation Procedures Installation Precautions (continued) C a u t i o n s Make sure that the power source circuits are properly grounded, then use the power cord supplied with the switch to connect it to the power source. If your installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the switch and power supply, be sure the cord is adequately sized for the switch’s current requirements.
Category 5 or better, 100-ohm differential UTP 100/1000-T GL or STP balanced cable. For 1000 Mbps (gigabit) Note: The HP Procurve 100/1000-T GL Module Module and the operation, Category 5E cabling or better is and 100/1000-T Transceiver are compatible with 100/1000-T recommended.
Installing the Series 4100GL Switches Installation Procedures Port Type Cable Type Length Limits Fiber Optic Cables 62.5/125 mm or 50/125 mm (core/cladding) 100Base-FX • 2 kilometers for full-duplex connections (on the 100-FX diameter, graded-index, multimode fiber-optic Transceiver) cables that are fitted with SC connectors 62.5/125 mm or 50/125 mm (core/cladding) •...
N o t e Make sure you install only HP Procurve Switch GL Modules. Switch XL Modules will fit into your Switch GL slots, but they will not operate. Avoid any electrostatic discharge problems by handling the modules only by their bulkheads.
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Installing the Series 4100GL Switches Installation Procedures Insert module into the guides and slide it in until it is fully inserted. “Low-force” connector. High insertion force is not needed and should not be used. For best results, push near both screws. The module is fully inserted when the module bulkhead is contacting, or very close to contacting...
3. (Optional) Install Second Power Supply A second, load-sharing redundant power supply (HP Procurve Switch GL/XL RPS, HP J4839A) can be installed in the back of the switch. To provide true redundancy, this second power supply should be connected to a different AC power source from the other supply.
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Installing the Series 4100GL Switches Installation Procedures Insert the power supply into the opening, then slide it all the way in until it connects to the switch. The power supply face plate will be flush with the back face of the switch.
Installing the Series 4100GL Switches Installation Procedures 4. Verify the Switch Passes Self Test After you have installed any modules and the optional second power supply, but before mounting the switch in its network location, you should first verify that it is working properly by plugging it into a power source and verifying that it passes its self test.
Installing the Series 4100GL Switches Installation Procedures Switch Chassis LEDs switch module LEDs: Link and Mode LEDs for each port When the switch is powered on, it performs its diagnostic self test. The entire download, initialization, and self test process can take up to 2 1/2 minutes for a fully loaded chassis, depending on the number and type of modules installed in the switch.
Installing the Series 4100GL Switches Installation Procedures The port LEDs on the switch modules go into their normal operational mode: If the ports are connected to active network devices, the Link LEDs • stay on and the Mode LEDs behave according to the mode selected. In the default mode (Activity), the Mode LEDs should flicker showing network activity on the port.
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Installing the Series 4100GL Switches Installation Procedures Attaching brackets to the 4-slot switches. 10 mm M4 screws Attaching brackets to the 8-slot switches. 10 mm M4 screws 2-14...
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Installing the Series 4100GL Switches Installation Procedures Partially install a screw (5/8-inch number 12-24) into the top hole of a pair of holes that are 0.5 inches apart in each rack/cabinet upright as shown in the illustration below. Ensure that the screws are at the same level in each upright.
Installing the Series 4100GL Switches Installation Procedures Install the other number 12-24 screw into the upper hole in each bracket. Tighten these screws. install and tighten the other 12-24 screws E q u i p m e n t If you are installing the switch in an equipment cabinet, in place of the C a b i n e t 12-24 screws supplied with the switch, use the clips and screws that came with N o t e...
Installing the Series 4100GL Switches Installation Procedures Wall Mounting The mounting brackets supplied with the switch allow you to mount it on a wall. The illustrations below show mounting a Switch 4108GL. The Switch 4104GL and 4148GL would be mounted in a similar way. C a u t i o n For safe operation, do not install the switch with the vents or fans facing downward.
You can use the console interface, or, if you have configured an IP address on the switch, use the web browser interface, or HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches network management software to determine the state and configuration of the port and re-enable the port if necessary.
Installing the Series 4100GL Switches Installation Procedures 8. (Optional) Connect a Console to the Switch The Series 4100GL Switches have a full-featured, easy to use console interface for performing the following tasks: Monitor switch and port status and observe network activity counters Modify the switch’s configuration Read the event log and access diagnostic tools to help in troubleshooting Download new software to the switch...
Installing the Series 4100GL Switches Installation Procedures If you want to operate the console using a different configuration, make sure you change the settings on both the terminal and on the switch. Change the switch settings first, then change the terminal settings, and reestablish the console session.
CLI, or selecting the Reset or Reboot option from the switch console menu, the web browser interface, or HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches Until the switch is rebooted, the module will not operate and the Module Status LED for the affected slot will continue to flash.
Notice that the end node devices are connected to the switch by either “straight-through” or “crossover” twisted-pair cables. Either cable type can be used because of the “HP Auto-MDIX” feature on the 10/100-TX GL Modules and the standard “Auto MDI/MDI-X” feature on the 100/1000-T GL Transceiver to which the server is connected.
1000-T GL Module, the Series 4100GL Switches can provide that access beyond the edge for a high number of network users. In the above illustration, two Switch 4108GLs are connected to an HP Procurve Routing Switch 9308, which can serve as a campus backbone or core switch.
Installing the Series 4100GL Switches Example Network Topologies Stacking the Switches The Series 4100GL Switches can be connected together, through standard network connections, and managed through a single IP address. Up to 16 switches can be connected together in such a “virtual stack”. You identify one of the switches as the “Commander”...
Telnet session, through the switch’s web browser interface, and from an SNMP network management station running a network management program, such as HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches. For a listing of switch features available with and without an IP address, refer to “How IP Addressing Affects Switch Operation”...
(the default display). The CLI prompt appears displaying the switch model number: HP Procurve Switch 4104GL# At the prompt, enter the setup command to display the Switch Setup screen. The following illustration shows the Setup screen with the default settings.
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Getting Started With Switch Configuration to the IP Config (DHCP/Bootp) field and use the Space bar to select the
Manual option. to the IP Address field and enter the IP address that is compatible with
your network.
As a result, the switch can be accessed through your network using Telnet, the web browser interface, or an SNMP-based network manage- ment tool such as HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches. To Recover from a Lost Manager Password: If you cannot start a con-...
Press a key, and you will then see the switch console command (CLI) prompt, for example: HP Procurve Switch 4108GL# Enter help or ? to see a list of commands that can be executed at the prompt. Entering any command followed by help provides more detailed context help information about the command.
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HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches needs to be installed on a network management station that is on the subnet.
You can perform more in-depth troubleshooting using the soft- ware tools available with the switch, including the full-featured console interface, the built-in web browser interface, and HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches, the SNMP-based network management tool. For more information, see the chapter on “Troubleshooting”...
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This ensures that only one of the redundant paths is active at any time, thus avoiding data path loops. Spanning Tree can be enabled through the switch console, the web browser interface, or HP TopTools for Hubs and Switches. The Series 4100GL Switches also support Trunking, which allows multiple network cables to be used for a single network connection without causing a data path loop.
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For more information on possible network problems and their solutions, refer to the technical note “Troubleshooting LAN Performance and Intermittent Connectivity Problems”, which can be found on the HP Procurve web site, http://www.hp.com/go/hpprocurve, in the Information Library section.
Troubleshooting Diagnosing with the LEDs Diagnosing with the LEDs Tables 4-1 shows LED patterns on the switch and the switch modules that indicate problem conditions. Check in the table for the LED pattern that you see on your switch Refer to the corresponding diagnostic tip on the next few pages. Table 4-1.
Procurve Switch XL module and should not be used in your GL switch. that corresponds to Make sure that you have installed a GL module in the slot. HP Procurve the letter that is XL modules will fit in the slot, but they are not compatible with your flashing is an Procurve GL switch.
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The modules that are supported in your Switch GL, as of the printing of this manual, are listed on page 1-9 under “Switch Features”. The latest code can be downloaded from the HP Procurve web site at http://www.hp.com/go/hpprocurve.
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Reconnect the power supply to the AC power source. If the error indication reoccurs the slot after the supply is reinstalled, the power supply may be faulty. Call your HP- corresponding to authorized LAN dealer, or use the electronic support services from HP to get the flashing assistance.
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You can use the console interface, or, if you have configured an IP address on the switch, use the web browser interface, or HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches network management software to determine the state of the port and re-enable the port if necessary.
HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches - an SNMP-based network management tool that is included with your switch A graphical web browser interface that you can use to manage your switch from a PC that is running a supported web browser, for example Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator.
Troubleshooting Hardware Diagnostic Tests Hardware Diagnostic Tests Testing the Switch by Resetting It If you believe that the switch is not operating correctly, you can reset the switch to test its circuitry and operating code. To reset a switch, either: Unplug and plug in the power cord (power cycling) Press the Reset button on the front of the switch Power cycling the switch and pressing the Reset button both cause the switch...
Troubleshooting Restoring the Factory Default Configuration Restoring the Factory Default Configuration As part of your troubleshooting process, it may become necessary to return the switch configuration to the factory default settings. This process momen- tarily interrupts the switch operation, clears any passwords, clears the console event log, resets the network counters to zero, performs a complete self test, and reboots the switch into its factory default configuration including deleting an IP address, if one is configured.
Additionally, your HP-authorized network reseller can provide you with assis- tance, both with services that they offer and with services offered by HP. Before Calling Support Before calling your networking dealer or HP Support, to make the support...
Specifications Acoustic Switch 4108GL and Switch 4108GL Bundle: Geräuschemission LwA=53.0 dB am fiktiven Arbeitsplatz nach DIN 45635 T.19 Noise Emission LwA=53.0 dB in a virtual workspace according to DIN 45635 T.19 Switch 4104GL and Switch 4148GL: Geräuschemission LwA=56.0 dB am fiktiven Arbeitsplatz nach DIN 45635 T.19 Noise Emission LwA=56.0 dB in a virtual workspace according to DIN 45635 T.19...
N o t e Incorrectly wired cabling is the most common cause of problems for LAN communications. HP recommends that you work with a qualified LAN cable installer for assistance with your cabling requirements. Switch Ports Twisted Pair...
“Auto MDI/MDI-X” feature, which operates the same way. N o t e HP Auto-MDIX was developed and shared with the IEEE for the development of the IEEE 802.3ab standard. HP Auto-MDIX and the IEEE 802.3ab Auto MDI/ MDI-X are completely compatible.
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Switch Ports and Network Cables Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs If you connect a Series 4100GL Switch twisted-pair port to another switch or hub, which typically have MDI-X ports, the Series 4100GL Switch port auto- matically operates as an MDI port. If you connect it to an end node, such as a server or PC, which typically have MDI ports, the Series 4100GL Switch port operates as an MDI-X port.
Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connections Because of the HP Auto-MDIX operation of the 10/100 ports on the switches, for all network connections, to PCs, servers or other end nodes, or to hubs or other switches, you can use “straight-through” cables.
Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connection The HP Auto-MDIX operation of the 10/100 ports on the switches also allows you to use “crossover” cables for all network connections, to PCs, servers or other end nodes, or to hubs or other switches.
Switch Ports and Network Cables Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable for 1000 Mbps Network Connections 1000Base-T connections require that all four pairs or wires be connected. Cable Diagram N o t e Pins 1 and 2 on connector “A” must be wired as a twisted pair to pins 1 and 2 on connector “B”.
Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements Safety Information Documentation reference symbol. If the product is marked with this symbol, refer to the product documentation to get more information about the product. WARNING A WARNING in the manual denotes a hazard that can cause injury or death.
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Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements EMC Regulatory Statements EMC Regulatory Statements U.S.A. FCC Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Series 4100GL Switches are assigned a Regulatory Model Number. The Regulatory Model Number for these switches is RSVLC-0201. This regulatory number should not be confused with the marketing name (HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches), or product numbers (J4861A, J4865A, J4887A, J4888A)
Manufacturer's Address: 8000 Foothills Blvd. Roseville, CA 95747-5502 U.S.A. declares that the products: Product Names: HP Procurve Switch 4108GL Bundle, HP Procurve Switch 4108GL HP Procurve Switch 4104GL HP Procurve Switch 4148GL (bundle) Model Numbers: J4861A, J4865A, J4887A, J4888A Accessories:...
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