xl Modules Installation Guide 2007-12

ProCurve Switch xl Modules

Resetting the Switch

Reasons for Resetting the Switch

Generally, you only need to reset the switch when it needs to recognize a

change in its hardware or software (console) configuration. Some

circumstances in which you will need to reset the switch are:

■ Installing a module in a slot that was previously occupied by a different

type of module—for example, installing a 100/1000-T xl Module in a slot

that was previously used for a 10/100-TX xl Module—the switch must be

reset after the new module is installed so the switch processor can

properly initialize and configure the new module type.

Note When a module is exchanged for a different type, until the 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 when:

■ Installing a module in a previously unused slot.

■ Replacing a module with the same type of module.

Methods of Resetting the Switch

You can reset the switch by any of these methods:

■ pressing the Reset button on the front of the switch

■ power cycling the switch (if both power supplies are being used, you will

have to disconnect both power cords)

■ issuing the boot command from the switch console CLI, or selecting the

Reset or Boot option from the switch console menu, web browser inter-

face, or ProCurve Manager