ProCurve Switch xl Modules Installation Guide 2004-05

HP 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 continuously.

■ 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 reboot system command from the switch console CLI, or selecting

the Reset or Reboot option from the switch console menu, web browser interface,

or HP ProCurve Manager for Hubs & Switches