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Page 3: ...Moray book Page i Wednesday December 18 2002 3 00 PM HP Procurve Switch GL Modules Installation Guide ...

Page 4: ... MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Hewlett Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material Hewlett Packard assumes no responsibility for the use o...

Page 5: ...he Module is Installed Correctly 8 Connecting the Network Cables 9 Verifying the Network Connections Are Working 12 Customizing the Port Configuration 13 Replacing or Removing a Module 14 Resetting the Switch 15 Reasons for Resetting the Switch 15 Methods of Resetting the Switch 15 Troubleshooting 16 Switch and Module LED Error Indicators 16 Diagnostic Tips 16 Customer Support Services 20 Specific...

Page 6: ...Moray book Page iv Wednesday December 18 2002 3 00 PM Mode Conditioning Patch Cord for Gigabit LX 24 Installing the Patch Cord 25 Recommended Patch Cords 25 EMC Regulatory Statements 26 iv ...

Page 7: ...ng any of the supported HP Procurve Transceivers Supported HP Procurve Transceivers as of this printing 100 FX Transceiver J4853A 100 1000 T Transceiver J4834A Gigabit Stacking Transceiver part of the HP Procurve Switch Gigabit Stacking Kit J4116A Gigabit SX Transceiver J4131A or J4131B Gigabit LX Transceiver J4132A HP Procurve Switch mini GBIC GL Module J4893A 6 mini GBIC slots for installing any...

Page 8: ...les have the following features auto enabled ports the ports are all configured to be ready for network operation as soon as a viable network cable is connected auto configuration a default configuration is applied to the module whentheswitchispoweredonandthemodule passesselftest thisdefault configuration works well for most network installations LEDs that provide information on the link status ne...

Page 9: ... the same way and allow you to use either straight through or crossover twisted pair cables for all the twisted pair network connections Please see the note on Automatic Cable Sensing on page 11 standards adherence the 10 100 TX GL Module is compatible with the IEEE 802 3 10Base T and IEEE 802 3u 100Base TX standards the 100 1000 T GL Module is compatible with the IEEE 802 3ab 1000Base T and IEEE ...

Page 10: ...dule or the mini GBIC GL Module you can install the transceivers or mini GBICs in the appropriate module before or after installing that module into the switch N ot e The HP Procurve transceivers and mini GBICs can be hot swapped That is they can be installed or removed after the GL Module is installed in the switch and receiving power Please see the Installation Guide that came with the transceiv...

Page 11: ...t face of the switch chassis Once the module is fully inserted make sure that you screw in the two retaining screws to secure the module in place For safe operation proper switch cooling and reduction of electromagnetic emissions ensure that a slot cover is installed on any unused module slot For safety no more than one slot should be uncovered at a time when the switch is powered on Installation ...

Page 12: ...ted For best results push simultaneously near both screws The module is fully inserted when the module bulkhead is contacting or very close to contacting the face of the switch 6 Low force connector High insertion force is not needed and should not be used 2 Then tighten the retaining screwson the moduleuntiltheyare secure but do not overtighten them ...

Page 13: ...into place Removing the mini GBICs Youshoulddisconnectthe networkcablefromthemini GBICbeforeremoving it from the module Depending on when you purchased your HP Procurve mini GBICs it may have either of three different release mechanisms a plastic tab on the bottom of the mini GBIC a wire bail or a plastic collar around the mini GBIC To remove the mini GBICs that have the plastic tab or plastic col...

Page 14: ...and the switch is powered on and stays ON steadily Self Test ON briefly while the module is being tested then OFF Note Ifthe switch was powered offwhile the module was installed when the switch is powered on the Self Test LED will stay ON for the duration of the self test of the entire switch Fault OFF Link and Mode on For a module that is installed when the switch is already powered the modules o...

Page 15: ...n faqs and then select the product type Supported Cable Types Module Cable Type Maximum Length 10 100 TX GL Module 10 Mbps operation category 3 4 or 5 100 ohm differential 100 meters recommended twisted pair cable 100 Mbps operation category 5 100 ohm differential twisted pair cable 100 meters Notes The RJ 45 ports on this module have the HP Auto MDIX feature In the module s default configuration ...

Page 16: ...s may also be used see Fiber Optic Cables on page 23 single modecable 10 kilometers multimode cable 550 meters Gigabit LH operation the same single mode cables as for Gigabit LX 70 kilometers Notes Gigabit LX If multimode cable is used a mode conditioning patch cord may be needed see Mode Conditioning Patch Cord on page 24 for more information Gigabit LH Between the transmit and receive ends of th...

Page 17: ...wisted pair cable for all network connections to these modules On the 10 100 TX GL Module this feature is identified as HP Auto MDIX on the 100 1000 T GL Module it is identified as Auto MDI MDI X and it is part of the IEEE 802 3ab standard Both features operate the same Operation of this feature depends on the portconfigurations being keptat Auto If the configuration is changed to one of the avail...

Page 18: ...nd of the cable See the trouble shooting information on page 16 If the switch Mode is set to display activity the mode indicator LED is lit then the Mode LED for each port that is transmitting and or receiving packets will flicker when traffic is detected on the port If the Mode is set to display full duplex the mode indicator LED is lit then the Mode LED will be lit for each port that is operatin...

Page 19: ...port to one of the fixed 100 Mbps modes the port will then operate only as an MDI X port Gigabit SX and Gigabit LX ports in Gigabit Transceiver GL Module and mini GBIC GL Module Auto The ports always operate at 1000 Mbps and full duplex The setting is Auto for best link establishment with other devices Gigabit LH ports in the mini GBIC GL Module Auto The port always operates at 1000 Mbps and full ...

Page 20: ...th step 2 If you will not install another module in the slot that is leave it empty then re install a slot cover plate over the empty slot opening Ca ut ion For proper cooling and reduction of electromagnetic emissions ensure that a slot cover is installed on any unused slot 5 Reset the switch as described under Resetting the Switch on page 15 if you are exchanging one type of module with a differ...

Page 21: ... switch is reset the module will not operate the Module Status LED for the slot will continue to flash and all the LEDs on the module will stay on continu ously Changing certain switch configuration parameters through the console interface In this case the console provides indications when the switch must be reset for the configuration change to be activated You do not need to reset the switch whe...

Page 22: ...ections to the ports on the module are not operating correctly Switch and Module LED Error Indicators Fault Self Test Module Status Port Link Diagnostic Tips Flashing Flashing Flashing Never On Flashing Flashing Flashing On briefly then Off Off Off Flashing Off Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing Off Off Off Fast Flashing Off Off On Off with cable connected The flashing behavior is an on off cycle...

Page 23: ...the Link and Mode LEDs on the module were lit at least briefly that indicates that the module did receive power from the switch butthe subsequent download process failed Either the module is faulty or it is a new module type that is not yet supported by the software on the switch As Hewlett Packard introduces new modules for your HP Procurve Switch GL you may have to update the switch with new sof...

Page 24: ... and reinstalling the mini GBIC and it will be tested again If the fault indication reoccurs the mini GBIC is faulty and must be replaced If the error has occurred on an transceiver that you have installed in the Gigabit Transceiver GL Module the transceiver itself may be faulty Try removing and reinstalling the transceiver and it will be tested again If the fault indication reoccurs the transceiv...

Page 25: ...d The cable should be installed according to the ANSI TIA EIA 568 A 5 specifications Cable testing should comply with the stated limitations for Attenuation Near End Crosstalk Far End Crosstalk Equal Level Far End Crosstalk ELFEXT Multiple Disturber ELFEXT and Return Loss The cable verification must include all patch cables from any end devices including the switch to any patch panels in the cabli...

Page 26: ...onally your HP authorized network reseller can also provide you with assistance both with services that they offer and with services offered by HP Specifications Environmental Temperature Relative humidity non condensing Maximum altitude Lasers Operating Non Operating 0 C to 55 C 32 F to 131 F 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F 15 to 95 at 40 C 104 F 15 to 90 at 65 C 149 F 4 6 Km 15 000 ft 4 6 Km 15 000 f...

Page 27: ...u 100Base FX standard They accept the multimode fiber optic cables for 100Base FX described on page 23 Gigabit SX SC On the Gigabit SX Transceiver Gigabit SX LC On the Gigabit SX mini GBIC Both Gigabit SX connectors transmit at 850 nm wavelength and are compatible with the IEEE 802 3z Gigabit SX standard They accept the low metal content multimode fiber optic cables for Gigabit SX described on pag...

Page 28: ... TX connections should also work for 1000Base T but for the most robust connections you should use cabling that complies with the Category 5E specifications as described in Addendum 5 to the TIA 568 A standard ANSI TIA EIA 568 A 5 Because of the increased speed provided by 1000Base T Gigabit T network cable quality is more important than for either 10Base T or 100Base TX Cabling plants being used ...

Page 29: ...bit LX 9 125 m core cladding diameter 1310 nm low metal content single mode fiber optic cables complying with the ITU T G 652 and ISO IEC 793 2 Type B1 standards OR the multimode fiber optic cables listed for Gigabit SX LC Gigabit LX mini GBIC SC Gigabit LX transceiver single mode cable 10 kilometers multimode cable 550 meters Note To use multimode cables for Gigabit LX a mode conditioning patch c...

Page 30: ...and the multimode network cable to provide the transmission condi tioning If you experience a high number of transmission errors on the Gigabit LX ports usually CRC or FCS errors you may need to install one of these patch cords between the Gigabit LX port in your switch and your multimode fiber optic network cabling and between the Gigabit LX transmission device and the network cabling at the othe...

Page 31: ...g Mode Conditioning Patch Cord the multimode cable in the patch cord mustmatchthecharacteristicsofyour network cable single mode section plugs into Tx port on Gigabit LX Transceiver or Gigabit LX mini GBIC Make sure you purchase a patch cord that has SC connectors on the end that connects to the Gigabit LX Transceiver or LC connectors on the end that connects to the Gigabit LX mini GBIC and has mu...

Page 32: ...ted in a commercial environment This equipment gener ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Canada This product...

Page 33: ...tatements Korea Taiwan European Community Declaration of Conformity These product is designed for operation with the HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches Please see the Declarations of Conformity included in the Installa tion and Getting Started Guide for those switches 27 ...

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Page 36: ...ubject to change without notice Copyright Hewlett Packard Company 2001 2002 All rights reserved Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws Product of Singapore November 2002 Manual part number 5990 3059 5990 3059 ...

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