Installation Guide HP J3109A HP AdvanceStack Switch 10Base-FL Module
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BLUE_0.FM5 Page ii Saturday, September 21, 1996 5:57 AM © Copyright 1996 Hewlett-Packard Company All Rights Reserved Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Publication Number J3109-90002 Edition 1 September 1996 Applicable Product HP J3109A Disclaimer The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
BLUE_0.FM5 Page iii Saturday, September 21, 1996 5:57 AM HP AdvanceStack Switch 10Base-FL Module For the HP AdvanceStack Switch 2000 At A Glance The HP AdvanceStack 4-Port 10Base-FL Module (HP J3109A) is an optional component that you can add to an HP AdvanceStack Switch 2000 to provide four 10Base-FL ports.
BLUE_0.FM5 Page iv Saturday, September 21, 1996 5:57 AM HP AdvanceStack Switch 10Base-FL Module Operating Requirements and Limitations Note ■ Required cable type is 62.5/125 µm fiber-optic cable with ST connectors. ■ Maximum fiber cable length is 2 kilometers. The 10Base-FL Module is a “low power” module.
Contents HP AdvanceStack Switch 10Base-FL Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii At A Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Operating Requirements and Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Downloading Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
blue_2b.fm5 Page 1 Monday, September 23, 1996 8:03 AM Overview Overview You can install a 10Base-FL Module into any of the Switch 2000’s six module slots. The following steps provide an overview. The actual installation procedure begins on page 2. 1. Determine whether your Switch 2000 is running the necessary operating system (OS) version and, if necessary, download a new version (page 2). 2. Install the 10Base-FL Module in a Switch 2000 slot (page 6). 3.
blue_2b.fm5 Page 2 Monday, September 23, 1996 8:03 AM Downloading Software Downloading Software Use this procedure in either of the following cases: ■ You are installing a 10Base-FL Module in your Switch 2000 for the first time. ■ A 10Base-FL Module is already installed in the Switch 2000 and you now want to upgrade the operating system (OS) to a newer version. Do You Need To Download a New OS Version? The 10Base-FL Module requires OS version A.02.01 or later to operate in the Switch 2000.
blue_2b.fm5 Page 3 Monday, September 23, 1996 8:03 AM Downloading Software 3. Check the “OS Version” line in the Switch Information screen. • If the version number is A.02.01 or later, the Switch 2000 can support the 10Base-FL Module. In this case, go to “Installing the 10Base-FL Module in an Unused Slot” on page 6. • If the version number is earlier than A.02.01, download a new OS before installing the 10Base-FL Module.
blue_2b.fm5 Page 4 Monday, September 23, 1996 8:03 AM Downloading Software Observe the following when downloading the OS software to the Switch 2000: – filename.swi and filename.fdd must be in the same directory. – filename must be the same for both files (that is, the files must be the .swi and .fdd file pair from the disk or from the selfextracting j3100a.exe file. For the above reasons, avoid placing the filename.swi and filename.fdd in separate directories, and avoid renaming them.
blue_2b.fm5 Page 5 Monday, September 23, 1996 8:03 AM Downloading Software 2. Download the software upgrade by using one of the following methods: • TFTP download using a TFTP server and the Download OS option in the Switch 2000 console interface: This is the recommended download method if you have TFTP server access to the Switch 2000. Refer to the instructions in appendix A, “Downloading an Operating System”, in the Console User’s Guide you received with your Switch 2000.
blue_2b.fm5 Page 6 Monday, September 23, 1996 8:03 AM Installing the 10Base-FL Module in an Unused Slot For more information on the Download OS feature, refer to appendix A, “Downloading an Operating System” in the Console User’s Guide you received with your Switch 2000. Installing the 10Base-FL Module in an Unused Slot Caution Static electricity can severely damage the sensitive electronic components on the HP AdvanceStack Switch 10Base-FL module.
blue_2b.fm5 Page 7 Monday, September 23, 1996 8:03 AM Installing the 10Base-FL Module in an Unused Slot Replace the Blank LED Label Strip with the 10Base-FL Strip LED Label Slot Module Slot “A” Module Slot “B” Loosen These Two Screws Figure 2. 3.
blue_2b.fm5 Page 8 Monday, September 23, 1996 8:03 AM Installing the 10Base-FL Module in an Unused Slot 4. Make sure the module’s extractor handles are in the open position (rotated away from the face plate), then push the module into the slot until you feel the extractor handles contact the switch chassis. (The handles will move slightly upwards when they contact the chassis.) 5.
blue_2b.fm5 Page 9 Monday, September 23, 1996 8:03 AM Installing the 10Base-FL Module in an Unused Slot Slot and Port LED Behavior LED Pattern Slot Fault (for the slot in which you are installing the module) 1. FLASHING RAPIDLY if the module is not properly seated 2. ON for less than 1 second after the module has been properly seated 3. OFF during normal switching operation 4. Flashing slowly if there is a self-test failure.
blue_2b.fm5 Page 10 Monday, September 23, 1996 8:03 AM Installing the 10Base-FL Module in an Unused Slot Tighten These Two Screws Figure 6. 7. Securing the Module in the Slot Connect the appropriate ST-type network cables to the module’s 10Base-FL ports. To Tx Jack in 10Base-FL Port on Another Device To Rx Jack in 10Base-FL Port on Another Device Figure 7.
blue_2b.fm5 Page 11 Monday, September 23, 1996 8:03 AM Installing the 10Base-FL Module in an Unused Slot 8. Check the port LEDs for the newly-installed module to ensure that the port(s) connected in the preceding step are up. (If you have not already done so, install the LED label strip as described in step 1 on page page 6.) The “port-enabled” LED (1, 2, 3, 4) will be lit for each port that is up.
blue_2b.fm5 Page 12 Monday, September 23, 1996 8:03 AM Installing the 10Base-FL Module in an Unused Slot Rebooting the Switch You can reboot the switch either by using the Reboot Switch command in the console Main menu or by pressing the recessed Reset button located to the right of the Power LED. Reset Button Figure 9. Location of the Reset Button Generally, you only need to reboot the switch when it needs to recognize a change in its hardware or software (console) configuration.
blue_2b.fm5 Page 13 Monday, September 23, 1996 8:03 AM Removing or Replacing a Module Removing or Replacing a Module Use this section to do either of the following: ■ ■ Replace one module with another Remove a module without replacing it Loosen These Two Screws Figure 10. Note Removing the Module from the Slot 1. Remove any network cables from the ports on the module. 2. Loosen the screws in the extractor handles of the module you want to remove from the switch. (Refer to figure 10, above.) 3.
blue_2b.fm5 Page 14 Monday, September 23, 1996 8:03 AM Removing or Replacing a Module 5. Do one of the following: • If you will be installing another 10Base-FL Module in the slot, go to “Installing the 10Base-FL Module in an Unused Slot” on page 6 and begin with step 3. To install another module type, refer to the manual you received with that module. Make sure that you install the proper LED strip for the new module you are installing, as described in step 1 on page 6.
blue_2b.fm5 Page 15 Monday, September 23, 1996 8:03 AM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The primary tools for troubleshooting the 10Base-FL Module are the LEDs on the front of the Switch 2000. Refer to “Slot and Port LED Behavior” on page 9. Also, refer to the installation guide shipped with the Switch 2000, for more detailed troubleshooting information.
blue_2b.fm5 Page 16 Monday, September 23, 1996 8:03 AM Specifications Specifications Physical Dimensions Width: 16.5 cm (6-1/2 in) Depth: 25.0 cm (9-7/8 in) Height: 4.3 cm (1-11/16 in) Weight: 0.72 lbs (0.33 kilos) Environmental Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°) Relative humidity: 15% to 95% at 40°C (104°F) non-condensing Maximum altitude: 4.6 km (15,000 feet) Connectors The fiber ports are compatible with the IEEE 802.
blue_2b.fm5 Page 17 Monday, September 23, 1996 8:03 AM Regulatory Statements Regulatory Statements FCC Statement (U.S.A.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
blue_2b.fm5 Page 18 Monday, September 23, 1996 8:03 AM Regulatory Statements European Community This equipment complies with CISPR22/EN55022 Class A. Note This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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