Installation and Reference Guide HP AdvanceStack 100Base-THub-12TX, Hub-12TXM, and Switch Modules 1997-06

Contents
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Chapter 1: Product Overview 1-1
Introduction to Fast Ethernet 1-1
Brief Description of the Hub-12TX/Hub-12TXM 1-1
Hub-12TX 1-3
Hub-12TXM 1-3
Switch Port Modules 1-4
Network Management Software 1-4
Distinguishing Features of the HP Hub-12TX/Hub-12TXM 1-5
Features of the HP AdvanceStack Hub-12TX/Hub-12TXM 1-6
Features of HP AdvanceStack Switch Port Modules 1-8
Data Switching with the Switch Port Modules 1-9
Switching Technology 1-9
Configuration Options for the Switch Port Modules 1-9
Switching Methods 1-10
Chapter 2: Installing the System 2-1
Pre-Installation Requirements 2-1
Hardware Installation 2-2
Stacking Hubs without a Rack 2-2
Mounting Hubs in a Rack 2-3
Connecting the Hub System 2-4
Making a Connection via an MDI-X Hub Port 2-4
Connecting the Stacking Cable 2-5
Making a Connection via the MDI Cascade Port 2-6
Connecting to a Switch Port Module 2-6
Powering on the Hub 2-12
Diagnostic Tests 2-12
Hot Swap 2-13
Configuring a Manageable Stack 2-13
Installing an SNMP Backup Agent 2-13
Verifying Port Status 2-14
Verifying System Operation 2-14