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HP 1910 Fast Ethernet Switch Series Getting Started Guide Part number: 5998-3955 Document version: 5W100-20130620...
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The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an...
NOTE: The 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports of the HP 1910 switch are numbered from the upper left to the lower right. From left to right, the ports in the upper line are numbered odd numbers 1, 3, 5, and so on, and those in the lower line are numbered even numbers 2, 4, 6, and so on.
Please do not use them for other products. Examining the installation site The HP 1910 switches must be used indoors. You can mount your switch in a rack or on a workbench, but make sure: Adequate clearance is reserved (at least 5 cm or 1.97 in) at the air inlet and exhaust vents for •...
Lasting low relative humidity can cause washer contraction and ESD and bring problems including • loose captive screws and circuit failure. High temperature can accelerate the aging of insulation materials and significantly lower the • reliability and lifespan of the switch. For the temperature and humidity requirements of different switch models, see "Appendix B Technical specifications.
Installing the switch The HP 1910 switch can be installed in a 19-inch rack or on a workbench. WARNING! Before installing or moving the switch, remove the power cord. Mounting the switch in a 19-inch rack with mounting brackets To install the switch with mounting brackets: Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is well grounded.
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Figure 13 Installing the mounting brackets to the HP 1910-24-PoE+/1910-24/1910-48 switch Place the switch on a holder in the rack, and push the switch in along the guide rails until the oval holes in the brackets aligns with the mounting holes in the rack posts.
Figure 15 Mounting the HP 1910-8-PoE+ switch in the rack Figure 16 Mounting the HP 1910-24-PoE+/1910-24/1910-48 switch in the rack Mounting the switch on a workbench...
IMPORTANT: Ensure good ventilation and 10 cm (3.9 in) of clearance around the chassis for heat dissipation. • Avoid placing heavy objects on the switch. • To mount the switch on a workbench: Check that the workbench is sturdy and well grounded. Place the switch with bottom up, and clean the round holes in the chassis bottom with dry cloth.
CAUTION: Hold the SFP transceiver module by its two sides when you install or remove the module. Do not touch • the golden finger of the module. Remove the optical fiber, if any, from a transceiver module before installing it. •...
NOTE: To disconnect the console cable, plug out the RJ-45 connector of the cable and then the DB-9 female connector. Connecting the AC power cord To connect the AC power cord: Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is well grounded.
Verifying the installation After you complete the installation, verify that: There is enough space for heat dissipation around the switch, and the rack or workbench is stable. • The grounding cable is securely connected. • The correct power source is used. •...
Accessing the switch for the first time Setting up the configuration environment The first time you access the switch you must use a console cable to connect a console terminal, for example, a PC, to the console port on the switch. Figure 22 Connect the console port to a terminal Connecting the console cable Console cable...
Connection procedure To connect a terminal, for example, a PC, to the switch: Plug the DB-9 female connector of the console cable to the serial port of the PC. Connect the RJ-45 connector to the console port of the switch. NOTE: Identify the mark on the console port and make sure that you are connecting to the correct port.
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Select the serial port to be used from the Connect using list, and click OK. Figure 25 Set the serial port used by the HyperTerminal connection Set Bits per second to 38400, Data bits to 8, Parity to None, Stop bits to 1, and Flow control to None, and click OK.
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Figure 27 HyperTerminal window On the Settings tab, set the emulation to VT100 and click OK. Figure 28 Set terminal emulation in Switch Properties dialog box...
Powering on the switch Power on the switch, for example, an 1910-24-PoE+ switch, and you can see the following information: Starting..**************************************************************************** HP 1910-24-PoE+ Switch JG5389 BootWare, Version 1.02 **************************************************************************** Copyright (c) 2010-2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Compiled Date : Mar 20 2013 17:00:53...
User interface aux0 is available. Press ENTER to get started. Press Enter and the system displays the following prompt: <Hp> This prompt indicates that the switch is ready to configure. Appendix A Troubleshooting This chapter lists some issues that you may encounter while using and managing the switch, with corrective action to take.
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For remote configuration, verify that the route from the Unable to log on to the Web management PC to the switch is reachable. interface of the HP 1910 switch Check the LED status to verify that the cables are connected properly.
Appendix C LED description Power LED The power LED shows the operation status of the switch. Table 6 Power LED description LED mark Status Description Steady green The switch is operating properly. Power Flashing green The system is performing power-on self test (POST). The switch has been powered off or the power supply failed.
The SFP transceiver module is in the slot and recognized. Module SFP port Active The SFP transceiver module is not in the slot or not recognized. PoE LED Only the HP 1910-8-PoE+ and HP 1910-24-PoE+ switches support PoE. Table 10 PoE LED LED mark Status Description Steady green PoE power supply is normal.