0_INSTAL.FM5 Page 1 Friday, August 9, 1996 4:28 PM HP AdvanceStack 10BT Switching Hubs Installation Guide The Switching Hubs are a family of multiport repeaters. With these hubs you can connect computers, printers, and servers together to exchange files. This guide shows you how to install your Switching Hub. The three models of the Switching Hubs are: HP J3200A Switching Hub-12R HP J3202A Switching Hub-24R HP J3204A Switching Hub-24T This installation guide describes how to: 1. Verify included parts.
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0_INSTAL.FM5 Page 4 Friday, August 9, 1996 4:28 PM HP AdvanceStack 10BT Switching Hubs Installation Guide Mount the Hub After the modules are inserted, you are ready to put the hub in a stable location. The Switching Hub can be mounted in three ways: ■ on a table ■ in a rack or cabinet ■ on a wall Hub on a Table - no tools needed Sturdy table in an isolated area. Hub in a Rack or Cabinet The Switching Hub is designed to be mounted in any EIA-standard 19-inch telco equipment rack.
0_INSTAL.FM5 Page 5 Friday, August 9, 1996 4:28 PM HP AdvanceStack 10BT Switching Hubs Installation Guide 2. Partially install a screw (5/8-inch number 12-24) into the top hole of a pair of holes 0.5 inches apart in each rack/cabinet upright. Tighten each screw two turns. Ensure that the screws in each upright are at the same level. 3. Place the hub in the rack and lower it so the notches in the bottom of the bracket slide onto the screws. Tighten these screws-be careful not to overtighten.
0_INSTAL.FM5 Page 6 Friday, August 9, 1996 4:28 PM HP AdvanceStack 10BT Switching Hubs Installation Guide 4. Install the other number 12-24 screw into the upper hole in each bracket. Tighten these screwsbe careful not to overtighten.
0_INSTAL.FM5 Page 7 Friday, August 9, 1996 4:28 PM HP AdvanceStack 10BT Switching Hubs Installation Guide Mounting the Hub on a Wall You can put one hub on a wall or stack two hubs together on a wall. Note that a hub should be mounted only to a wall or wood surface that is at least 1/2-inch plywood or its equivalent.
0_INSTAL.FM5 Page 8 Friday, August 9, 1996 4:28 PM HP AdvanceStack 10BT Switching Hubs Installation Guide Connecting the Switching Hubs Together with Extender Cable Attach the included Extender Cable from one hub to another: Extender Cable (can be installed in this orientation only) The Extender Cable provides communication between the hubs. If you add an HP Management Module, network management travels over this cable also. You can connect an Extender Cable when the power is on or off.
0_INSTAL.FM5 Page 9 Friday, August 9, 1996 4:28 PM HP AdvanceStack 10BT Switching Hubs Installation Guide 2. If you are not using an RPS, plug the included power cord into the hub’s power cord receptacle and into an AC power source as shown below. power receptacle on the back of the hub 3. Check the LEDs during self test. Initially, all LEDs are on except the Expansion Slot LEDs and Transceiver if an Expansion Slot Module or transceiver is not installed.
0_INSTAL.FM5 Page 10 Friday, August 9, 1996 4:28 PM HP AdvanceStack 10BT Switching Hubs Installation Guide Connecting Network Cables Using RJ-45 Connectors To connect: Push the RJ-45 plug into the RJ-45 jack until the tab on the plug clicks into place. When power is on for the hub and the connected device, the Port LED should light to confirm a powered-on device (e.g., end node) is at the other end of the cable. RJ-45 plug To disconnect: Press the small tab on the plug and pull the plug out of the jack.
0_INSTAL.FM5 Page 11 Friday, August 9, 1996 4:28 PM HP AdvanceStack 10BT Switching Hubs Installation Guide Using Telco Connectors with the Hub-24T If you prefer to make your twisted-pair connections through a cross-connect block, wiring closet, or other intermediary connection, the Hub-24T has industry-standard 50-pin telco connectors. Devices connected to the hub’s 50-pin telco connector through a cross-connect block.
0_INSTAL.FM5 Page 12 Friday, August 9, 1996 4:28 PM HP AdvanceStack 10BT Switching Hubs Installation Guide To use a telco connector: 1. Attach the mounting hook with the 1/2-inch 4-40 screw. 2. Insert hook in slot on the hub’s face. 3. Pivot the telco plug onto the connector and press into place. 4. Tighten the screw on the telco plug. Be careful not to overtighten the screw. To remove a telco connector, reverse this process.
0_INSTAL.FM5 Page 13 Friday, August 9, 1996 4:28 PM HP AdvanceStack 10BT Switching Hubs Installation Guide must be disabled on the transceiver. Cable Management The HP Switching Hubs have been designed to help you with the problem of managing your network cables.
0_INSTAL.FM5 Page 14 Friday, August 9, 1996 4:28 PM HP AdvanceStack 10BT Switching Hubs Installation Guide Where to Go From Here Your hub is now correctly installed and is able to send and receives data between end nodes, servers, and printers. Depending on your setup, use this table to determine what steps need to be taken next. Your Hub Setup Mgmt.
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0_INSTAL.FM5 Page 16 Friday, August 9, 1996 4:28 PM Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws. © 1996 Hewlett-Packard Company HP Part Number: 5964-4661 Edition 1, August 1996 Printed in Singapore.
