Read Me First for xl Module J8988A 2008-01

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Read Me First

for the ProCurve Switch xl Module J8988A

Note

You can install, exchange, or remove modules after the switch has been powered on. Whenever a module is

installed during this process, it is initialized and tested for correct operation. During this process, the switch

Self Test LED is on. If you hot swap another module while the switch is initializing and testing the first module,

it is possible to cause the first module or the entire switch to be reset.

Hot Swap Precautionary Procedures. To prevent the modules or switch from being reset when you must hot

swap multiple modules, follow these simple precautions:

■ Do not install/remove any modules from the switch while the switch Self Test LED is lit.

■ Before removing or installing any modules, make sure that all network cables are disconnected from

the module.

See the “Installing the Modules” section of the ProCurve Switch xl Modules Installation Guide, for more

information.

View or Download the Manual Set

The printed Installation and Getting Started Guide shipped with your ProCurve product describes installing,

minimally configuring, and troubleshooting. For further software feature and configuration information, please

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do so:

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Software Requirements:

For the J8988A module, software release E.11.xx or later is required on your Switch 5300xl. To

download this version of software, go to the ProCurve Web site at www.procurve.com, then click on

Software updates to go to the “ProCurve Networking software updates” page. Under Latest software

click on Switches to go to the page that has the d

ownload for your switch. For installation

information refer to the ProCurve Switch xl Modules Installation Guide, that came with your

xl module.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Read Me First for the ProCurve Switch xl Module J8988A Software Requirements: For the J8988A module, software release E.11.xx or later is required on your Switch 5300xl. To download this version of software, go to the ProCurve Web site at www.procurve.com, then click on Software updates to go to the “ProCurve Networking software updates” page. Under Latest software click on Switches to go to the page that has the download for your switch.
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Software Updates ProCurve Networking provides software updates on the ProCurve Web site for your Series 5300xl Switch. To access the software updates, go to the ProCurve Web site at www.procurve.com, then click on Software updates to go to the “ProCurve Networking software updates” page. Under Latest software click on Switches to go to the page that has the download for your switch. Register for Automatic Notification of Updates.
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Saving the Configuration After Installing or Exchanging a Module The following cases automatically result in a change to the running-configuration on your switch: ■ ■ If you replace a module with another module of a different type and then reboot the switch If you install a module in a slot that has not previously been used (including when you install a module and apply power to the switch for the first time) If you want to save such changes to permanent memory (startup-configuration), use the write memor
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Mini-GBIC Operation Notes Revision “B” and “C” mini-GBICs only. This product requires ProCurve revision “B” or later mini-GBICs (product number ends with the letter “B” or “C”, for example J4858B, J4859C). These switches do not support revision “A” mini-GBICs. Use only genuine ProCurve mini-GBICs. Non-ProCurve mini-GBICs are not supported. Use of genuine products ensures that your network maintains optimal performance and reliability.