Installation Guide for fl Modules 2007-02

ProCurve Switch fl Modules

Installing Modules

Installation procedures are similar for all modules. However, because there

are three different types of modules—switch fabric, management, and

interface modules—make sure that you insert each module in its appropriate

slot. See the following sections for details.

Types of Modules Supported

A ProCurve Switch 8100fl supports three types of modules:

■ Switch fabric modules (half-height modules for the Switch 8108fl; full-

height modules for the Switch 8116fl) are installed in the central slots

labeled FM. Install the primary switch fabric module in slot FM-A; install

the redundant switch fabric module into slot FM-B. (You can use either

slot in a single switch fabric module installation.)

■ Management modules (thicker, half-height modules) are installed in slots

labeled MM.

• If you are installing only one management module, you can install it

in either slot MM-A or MM-B.

• If you are installing two management modules, the primary manage-

ment module is the one installed in slot MM-A. The redundant

management module is the module installed in slot MM-B.

■ Interface modules (narrow half-height modules) are installed in

numbered slots (1-8 on the Switch 8108fl; 1-16 on the Switch 8116fl).

Installation Overview

You can install modules in the switch both when the switch is powered on and

when the switch is powered off. The procedures described in this chapter

assume that the switch is powered on.

1. Install each module in its appropriate slot by following one of these

procedures:

• For a switch fabric module, see “Installing a Switch Fabric Module”

on page 11.

• For a management module, see “Installing a Management Module” on

page 13.

• For an interface module, see “Installing an Interface Module” on

page 15.