Read Me First for vl Modules (J8763A, J8764A, J8765A, J8766A, J8768A, J8776A, and J9033A) 2008-01

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Read Me First

for the ProCurve Switch vl Modules (J8763A, J8764A, J8765A,

J8766A, J8768A, J8776A, and J9033A)

Note

You can install, exchange, or remove modules after the switch has been powered on. Whenever a module is

installed during this process, it is initialized and tested for correct operation. During this process, the switch

Self Test LED is on. If you hot swap another module while the switch is initializing and testing the first module,

it is possible to cause the first module or the entire switch to be reset.

Hot Swap Precautionary Procedures. To prevent the modules or switch from being reset when you must hot

swap multiple modules, follow these simple precautions:

■ Do not install/remove any modules from the switch while the switch Self Test LED is lit.

■ Before removing or installing any modules, make sure that all network cables are disconnected from

the module.

See the “Installing the Modules” section of the ProCurve Switch vl Modules Installation Guide, for more

information.

View or Download the Manual Set

The printed Installation and Getting Started Guide shipped with your ProCurve product describes installing,

minimally configuring, and troubleshooting. For further software feature and configuration information, please

visit the ProCurve Web site, where you can view or download all the latest manuals for your product. To

do so:

1. Go to www.hp.com/networking/support.

2. To display the list of downloadable manuals, Auto Search on your switch model and then click on:

Display selected

Product support information (manuals, FAQs, knowledge base)

Manuals and search for Switch 4200 vl series.

(You may want to bookmark this Web page for easy access in the future.)

Software Requirements:

For the J8768A and the J9033A modules, software release L.10.20 or later is required on your Switch

4200vl. For the J8766A module, software release L.11.xx or later is required on your Switch 4200vl. All

other vl modules covered by this document or referenced above, are supported beginning with the

original software release, L.10.01. To download the required version of software, go to the HP

Networking web site at www.hp.com/networking/support. Auto Search on your switch model and

then click Display selected. On the page displayed, click on Software downloads.

For installation information, refer to the ProCurve Swit

ch vl Modules Installation Guide that

came with your vl modules.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Read Me First for the ProCurve Switch vl Modules (J8763A, J8764A, J8765A, J8766A, J8768A, J8776A, and J9033A) Software Requirements: For the J8768A and the J9033A modules, software release L.10.20 or later is required on your Switch 4200vl. For the J8766A module, software release L.11.xx or later is required on your Switch 4200vl. All other vl modules covered by this document or referenced above, are supported beginning with the original software release, L.10.01.
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You can also register on the My ProCurve portal to receive a set of ProCurve switch manuals on CD-ROM. To register and request a CD go to the HP Networking web site www.hp.com/networking/support and click on Sign in. Software Updates ProCurve Networking provides software updates on the ProCurve Web site for your Series 4200vl Switch. To access the software updates, go to the web site at www.hp.com/networking/support. Auto Search on your switch model, then click Display selected and then Software downloads.
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Saving the Configuration After Installing or Exchanging a Module The following cases automatically result in a change to the running-configuration on your switch: ■ ■ If you replace a module with another module of a different type and then reboot the switch If you install a module in a slot that has not previously been used (including when you install a module and apply power to the switch for the first time) If you want to save such changes to permanent memory (startup-configuration), use the write memor
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Mini-GBIC Operation Notes Revision “B” mini-GBICs only. This product requires ProCurve revision “B” or later mini-GBICs (product number ends with the letter “B” or “C”, for example J4858B, J4859C). These switches do not support revision “A” mini-GBICs. Use only genuine ProCurve mini-GBICs. Non-ProCurve mini-GBICs are not supported. Use of genuine products ensures that your network maintains optimal performance and reliability.