HP J4862B Network Adapter
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1. These modules require switch software version G 05 02 or later to be installed in the switch Continued on the next page Features Module HP Procurve Switch 100 FX MTRJ GL Module J48924A ca link Modo EE ECO EN Ol EIC EIC EC ed EC EIC UC ee ee 100Base FX MTRJ Ports 5 6 7 9 10 n CO Ii Be Of Description 12 100 FX ports with MT RJ connectors for 100 Mbps networking over multimode fiber optic cable tt This module reguires switch software version G 07 01 or later to be installed in the switch Contact your HP authorized networking products reseller or your HP repre sentative for information on availability of other modules transceivers and mini GBICs You can also visit the HP networking products Web site at http www hp com go hpprocurve to get more information F eatures Link and Mode LEDs one pair per port retaining screw all ports are HP Auto MDIX network ports Example The HP Procurve 24 Port 10 100 TX GL Module The HP Procurve Switch GL Modules have the following features auto enabled ports the ports are all configured to be ready for network operation as soon as a viable network cable is connected auto configuration a default configuration is appl2. amp 6 twisted pair ports with RJ 45 connectors for 1000 Mbps o Gigabit or 100 Mbps operation over Category 5 or better 100 ohm g p m H p B UTP or STP cable category 5E recommended for Gigabit all ports have the IEEE 802 3ab Auto MDI MDI X feature HP Procurve Switch 100 1000 T GL Module J4863A 100 1000Base T Ports 3 transceiver slots for installing any of the supported HP Procurve gn t Supported HP Procurve Transceivers as of this printing HP Procurve Switch Gigabit Transceiver GL Module J4864A fw Remove network cable before removing or installing transceiver e 100 FX Transceiver J4853A e 100 1000 T Transceiver J4834A e Gigabit SX Transceiver J4131A or J4131B Gigabit Stacking Transceiver part of the HP Procurve Switch e Gigabit LX Transceiver J4132A Gigabit Stacking Kit J4116A HP Procurve Switch a g 6 mini GBIC slots for installing any of the supported HP Procurve 1 2 s mini GBICs BL e B JB e gy Supported HP Procurve mini GBICs as of this printing e Gigabit SX LC mini GBlC J4858A Gigabit LX LC mini GBIC J4859A Gigabit LH LC mini GBlC J4860A mini GBlC GL Module J4893A
3. installation guide D invent hp procurve switch gl modules www hp com go hpprocurve HP Procurve Switch GL Modules Installation Guide Copyright 2001 2002 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 5990 3059 November 2002 Applicable Products HP Procurve Switch 10 100 TX GL Module J4862B HP Procurve Switch 100 1000 T GL Module J4863A HP Procurve Switch Gigabit Transceivers GL Module J4864A HP Procurve Switch 100 FX GL Module J4892A HP Procurve Switch mini GBIC GL Module J4893A Disclaimer The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Hewlett Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material Hewlett Packard assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by Hewlett Packard Warranty See the Customer Support Warranty booklet included with the product A copy of the specific warranty terms applicable to your Hewlett Packard product
4. 10 or 100 Mbps communication mode half or full duplex and MDI or MDI X port operation Note if you configure the port to one of the fixed 100 Mbps modes the port will then operate only as an MDI X port e 100 1000 T GL Module Auto The port auto negotiates speed 1000 or 100 Mbps communication mode half or full duplex and MDI or MDI X port operation Note if you configure the port to one of the fixed 100 Mbps modes the port will then operate only as an MDI X port e Gigabit SX and Gigabit LX ports in Gigabit Transceiver GL Module and mini GBIC GL Module Auto The ports always operate at 1000 Mbps and full duplex The setting is Auto for best link establishment with other devices e Gigabit LH ports in the mini GBIC GL Module Auto The port always operates at 1000 Mbps and full duplex The setting is Auto for best link establishment with other devices e 100 FX MTRJ GL Module 100FDX The port operates at 100 Mbps and full duplex communication mode Flow Control Disabled Advanced Features Spanning Tree Trunking VLANs Security etc all Disabled If necessary configure the port s in the module by using the switch console or the web browser interface For more information see the Management and Configuration Guide shipped on the documentation CD that came with the switch and the online Help provided in the console and web browser inter faces If the default port configuration listed above is accepta
5. Auto both modules automatically negotiate whether the ports operate as MDI or MDI X depending on the cable type and the connected device s operation As a result you can use either straight through or crossover twisted pair cable for all network connections to these modules On the 10 100 TX GL Module this feature is identified as HP Auto MDIX on the 100 1000 T GL Module it is identified as Auto MDI MDI X and it is part of the IEEE 802 3ab standard Both features operate the same Operation of this feature depends on the port configurations being kept at Auto If the configuration is changed to one of the available fixed options though for example 100 Full Duplex the port operates as an MDI X port In that case to connect the module to another switch or hub use a crossover cable to connect to an end node use a straight through cable 11 Installing the GL Modules Verifying the Network Connections Are Working Check the port LEDs for the newly installed module to ensure that the port s connected in the preceding step are operating correctly Each port on the switch modules has Link and Mode LEDs near it as shown in the next illustration Example Link and Mode LEDs Link and Mode LEDs vA EEO Ea EEO ER UED LEE il mj mj mo mu mf mhlajn mi hp procurve 10 100 TX gl module ya 7 10 100 TX Ports 1 24 12 19 m The Link LED will be lit for each port that
6. The cabling that you would use for the HP Procurve Gigabit Transceivers that are installed in the Gigabit Transceiver GL Module depends on the types of transceivers you are using Please see the manual that came with those transceivers and the information in this manual on page 22 for information on the appropriate cabling Detailed information on cabling especially the fiber optic cabling used with the Gigabit Transceivers and the mini GBICs can be found on the HP Procurve web site http www hp com go procurve Click on Technical Support and then fags and then select the product type Supported Cable Types Module Cable Type Maximum Length 10 100 TX GL Module 10 Mbps operation 100 meters category 3 4 or 5 recommended SS SSS ee ee ee e ps a Ri 100 ohm differential twisted pair cable 100 Mbps operation 100 meters mw FEFEFE category 5 100 ohm differential twisted pair cable twisted pair cable atk with RJ 45 connector RJ 45 ports with HP Auto MDIX Notes e The RJ 45 ports on this module have the HP Auto MDIX feature In the module s default configuration Auto either a straight through or crossover cable can be used to connect the module to any other 100Base TX or 10Base T device See the Note on page 11 Since the 10Base T operation is through the 10 100Base TX ports if you ever want to upgrade the ports to 100Base TX
7. it would be best to cable the ports initially with category 5 or better cable Continued on the next page Installing the GL Modules Module Cable Type Maximum Length 100 1000 T GL Module 100 Mbps operation 100 meters category 5 100 ohm neu __ _ differential twisted pair O cable MM HE RH JEL JEL B 1000 Mbps Gigabit 100 meters operation category 5E 100 ohm cable is TT i lt twisted pair RJ 45 ports with recommended although cable with Auto MDI MDI X category5cablemay also RJ 45 connector work Note n the module s default configuration Auto either a straight through or crossover cable can be used to connect the module to either another Gigabit device or to a 100Base T device See the Note on Automatic Cable Sensing on page 11 mini GBIC GL Module Gigabit SX operation 220 meters to 550 multimode fiber optic meters depending on cables that are fitted with the cable used See LC connectors Fiber Optic Cables on page 23 for more information Gigabit LX operation single mode cable eyn RTE j iber onti 10 kilometers IL Gigabit LX or Gigabit sx Single mode fiber optic fiber optic cable Pad TH ae Sane i cables fitted with LC e multimode cable wila conn
8. Troubleshooting Tip Number Problem Solution Amodule was installed in the slot that is a different type than the previously installed module andthe switch has not yet been reset When you hot swap modules in the switch slot if you install a different module type than the one that was previously installed in the slot you must reset the switch so the switch processor can properly initialize and configure the new module type The flashing LED informs you that this change of module types has occurred The module will not work properly until the switch is reset as indicated by all the module s LEDs staying on until the switch is reset See Resetting the Switch on page 15 The network port for which the Link LED is flashing has experienced a self test or initialization failure During the module self test described in tip number 2 each network portis also tested If the port self test fails the individual port is not usable but the rest of the ports on the module which have passed their self test will continue to operate normally If the error has occurred on a mini GBIC that you have installed in the mini GBIC GL Module make sure that it is one of the supported mini GBICs The HP Procurve mini GBICs that are supported as of the printing of this manual are listed on page 1 Use only the supported HP Procurve mini GBlCs If it is a supported mini GBIC it may have failed Try removing and r
9. mode fiber optic cables mini GBIC 10 kilometers complying with the ITU T G 652 and ISO IEC SC Gigabit LX multimode cable 793 2 Type B1 standards Nani 550 meters OR the multimode fiber optic cables listed for Gigabit SX Note To use multimode cables for Gigabit LX a mode conditioning patch cord may be needed see Mode Conditioning Patch Cord for Gigabit LX on page 24 for more information Gigabit LH 9 125 um core cladding diameter 1310 nm low LC Gigabit LH 70 kilometers metal content single mode fiber optic cables mini GBIC complying with the ITU T G 652 and ISO IEC 793 2 Type B1 standards Note Between the transmit and receive ends of the cable at least 5dB of attenuation is required for a reliable connection This is equivalent to 20Km of the fiber optic cable For distances less than 20Km you must add attenuators to bring the total attenuation to at least 5dB Most cable vendors carry attenuators 23 Mode Conditioning Patch Cord for Gigabit LX Note Mode Conditioning Patch Cord for Gigabit LX The following information applies to installations in which multimode fiber optic cables are connected to a Gigabit LX port Unlike Gigabit SX which connects to only multimode fiber optic cabling Gigabit LX can use either single mode or multimode cable Multimode cable has a design characteristic called Differential Mode Delay which requires that the transmission signals be conditioned to co
10. the port through the console For more information on the Port Security feature see the Management and Configuration Guide that is on the documentation CD ROM that came with your switch 18 Troubleshooting Tip Number Problem Solution O The network connection is not working properly Try the following procedures For the indicated port verify that both ends of the cabling at the switch and the connected device are securely connected e Verify the connected device and switch are both powered on and operating correctly e Verify that you have used the correct cable type for the connection See Cables on page 22 for the correct cable specifications For any of the twisted pair connections in the default configuration Auto either a straight through or a crossover cable can be used and the switch will automatically adjust its operation See the Automatic Cable Sensing description on page 11 for more information Note If the module configuration is changed to one of the fixed configuration options though for example 100 Full Duplex then the port operates as MDI X only and the correct type of cable must be used In general for connecting to an end node MDI port use straight through cable for connecting to MDI X ports on hubs or other switches use crossover cable For a 1000 Mbps connection on twisted pair cable verify that the network cabling com
11. 100Base TX RJ 45 On the 10 100 TX GL Module They are compatible with the IEEE 802 3 10Base T and 802 3u 100Base TX standards and accept the 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps cables listed below m 100 1000Base T RJ 45 On the 100 1000 T GL Module and the 100 1000 T Transceiver They are compatible with the IEEE 802 3u 100Base TX and IEEE 802 3ab 1000Base T standards and accept the 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps cables listed on the next page Fiber Optic 100Base FX SC On the 100 FX SC Transceiver 100Base FX MTRJ On the 100 FX GL Module Both 100Base FX connectors transmit at 1300 nm wavelength and are compatible with the IEEE 802 3u 100Base FX standard They accept the multimode fiber optic cables for 100Base FX described on page 23 Gigabit SX SC On the Gigabit SX Transceiver Gigabit SX LC On the Gigabit SX mini GBIC Both Gigabit SX connectors transmit at 850 nm wavelength and are compatible with the IEEE 802 3z Gigabit SX standard They accept the low metal content multimode fiber optic cables for Gigabit SX described on page 23 Gigabit LX SC On the Gigabit LX Transceiver Gigabit LX LC On the Gigabit LX mini GBIC Both Gigabit LX connectors transmit at 1300 nm wavelength and are compatible with the IEEE 802 3z Gigabit LX standard They accept the low metal content single mode or multimode fiber optic cables for Gigabit LX described on page 23 m Gigabit LH LC On the Gigabit LH mini GBIC Transmits at 1300 nm wavelengt
12. ATRRMNRE CT CORES RHR CHAT o CER MBENSRMCTCEMBVES COBRA XI FR amp Rd BKEDBRENSICEMBVEF 26 EMC Regulatory Statements Korea MBA 9HE A BIL Dle ASFSsce Ail ABSSS HES J J oeU BOAR GE ASHE OAS FAIA HoA H9 amp Z PUA HAE Pes z20l Al Hleieeoe u rorAlJ7l Hg uC Taiwan Sa EAL ie FRA Aden gt EEE RER gt A HEE SEP Be gt EE TRCN gt EHEAR RKRN ATT o European Community Declaration of Conformity These product is designed for operation with the HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches Please see the Declarations of Conformity included in the Jnstalla tion and Getting Started Guide for those switches 27 O invent Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice Copyright Hewlett Packard Company 2001 2002 All rights reserved Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws Product of Singapore November 2002 Manual part number 5990 3059
13. E yndda 16 Customer Support Services 0 cece eee eee 20 Specifications ee Sy ere ae eek ee el ee WYR 20 Environmental u y eh AS maa MEE le a aa da 20 LaSOrs Se ew ad a an Rd conduit NA cams E each ES 20 CONMECLOTS 4 4 2 haat RI aa YAWN GAA RA DWR ad 21 TWISted Pall ee LL aia AU Gwd NG WL wo 21 Fiber Optic eu i Y ah YR YU Ci 21 Cables a AA A MU ar A md de uo 22 Twisted Pair FF uu 22 Fiber Optic seiad cece ID GA GR than aaa da marta GTA Fd 23 iii iv Mode Conditioning Patch Cord for Gigabit LX Installing the Patch Cord Recommended Patch Cords EMC Regulatory Statements Descriptions HP Procurve Switch GL Modules For the HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches Descriptions The HP Procurve Switch GL Modules are components that you can add to an HP Procurve GL switch to provide a variety of network connec tivity options The following modules are available as of this printing Module Description 24 twisted pair ports with RJ 45 O connectors for 10 Mbps or 100 HP Procurve Switch y ENI EIC EBC EBC EIC CB EC EC 10 100 TX GL Module E END EHO EHO ITI E0 DC EB EE EU EU HEL EN EN EI J4862B 222484 tl gg i en pu EN Mbps operation over 100 ohm ees eee ee Eg Eg Eg a gl unshielded UTP or shielded STP BRE SHEET E twisted pair cable all ports have the HP Auto MDIX feature
14. and replacement parts can be obtained from your HP sales and service office or HP authorized reseller Hewlett Packard Company 8000 Foothills Boulevard m s 5552 Roseville California 95747 5552 hitp www hp com go hpprocurve Contents HP Procurve Switch GL Modules Installation Guide Descriptions ee eres eee i ee Pee ede ea ee 1 FeaturesS ua uu 4 kbs ganda he alee near RE aan y aes ER DR 2 Installing the GL Modules FF cece ua 4 OVERVIEW ee et a a eo a eta gee he ed eden ed beg ice ecg FF Gea 4 Installing the Module in an UnusedSlot 5 Installation Precautions 0 00 cece eens 5 Installation Procedures FFF ua 5 Installing or Removing the mini GBICs Yr d 7 Verifying the Module is Installed Correctly 8 Connecting the Network Cables 00 0 Y Y Y eens 9 Verifying the Network Connections Are Working 12 Customizing the Port Configuration VV Y Y uu 13 Replacing or Removing a Module Vu 14 Resetting the Switch 0 0 ccc cc uu 15 Reasons for Resetting the Switch VV VY Y eee 15 Methods of Resetting the Switch 00 00 cee eee eee 15 Troubleshooting 0 0 ccc eee e een teenies 16 Switch and Module LED Error IndicatorS 16 Diagnostic Tips uei see ois alates alto AC TY CR Pe node
15. at indicates that the module did receive power from the switch but the subsequent download process failed Either the module is faulty or itis a new module type that is not yet supported by the software on the switch As Hewlett Packard introduces new modules for your HP Procurve Switch GL you may have to update the switch with new software that supports the new module See the module descriptions at the beginning of this manual to find out which version of the switch software is needed to support the module First verify that the switch has a version of software that supports the module that is indicating the fault If necessary download the new software and retest the module The latest switch software can be downloaded from the HP Procurve web site at http www hp com go hpprocurve or software that supports the module is on a CD ROM that is included with your module If you have the correct software version installed in the switch try removing and reinstalling the module You can do this without having to power down the switch When the module is reinstalled it will be retested automatically If the fault indication reoccurs the module may have failed Remove the module from the switch and replace it with another module or recover the slot with the cover plate Call your HP authorized LAN dealer or use the electronic support services from HP to get assistance See the Customer Support Warranty card for more information 17
16. ble for your network then skip this process 13 Replacing or Removing a Module Caution Replacing or Removing a Module Follow these procedures to replace one module with another or to remove a module without replacing it 1 2 Remove any network cables from the ports on the module On the module you want to remove from the switch unscrew the retaining screws enough to disconnect them from the threaded holes in the switch unscrew the retaining screws EE Geo oe ee 18 m SARAS 24 10 100 TX Ports 1 24 all ports are HP Auto MDIX Grab the screws and pull the module out from the slot It may help to brace your hands against the face of the switch and lever the module out from the switch slot Do one of the following e If you will be installing another module in the slot go to Installing the Module in an Unused Slot on page 5 and begin with step 2 e Ifyou will not install another module in the slot that is leave it empty then re install a slot cover plate over the empty slot opening For proper cooling and reduction of electromagnetic emissions ensure that a slot cover is installed on any unused slot Reset the switch as described under Resetting the Switch on page 15 if you are exchanging one type of module with a different type of module in the same slot for example replacing a 10 100 TX GL Module wit
17. e installed in the Gigabit Trans ceiver GL Module are compatible with their appropriate standards See the Installation Guide the comes with the transceivers e the ports on the Gigabit SX and Gigabit LX mini GBICs that are installed in the mini GBIC GL Module are compatible with the IEEE 802 3z Gigabit SX and Gigabit LX standards respectively e the ports on the 100 FX MTRJ GL Module are compatible with the IEEE 802 3u 100 FX standard Installing the GL Modules Note Note Installing the GL Modules Overview You can install any of the GL modules into any of the HP Procurve switches that have a compatible module slot As of this printing those are the HP Procurve Series 4100GL Switches m 4108GL p n J4865A 4108GL Bundle p n J4861A 4104GL p n J4887A 4148GL p n J4888A a 4104GL bundle You can install the modules into the switch either with the switch powered on or off The following procedures assume the switch is powered on 1 Install the modules in a switch slot see page 5 If you have installed any modules into slots that were previously occupied by a different type module the status LED for the slot will be flashing indicating that you must reset the switch see page 15 2 Ifyou are using the Gigabit Transceiver GL Module or the mini GBIC GL Module you can install the transceivers or mini GBICs in the appropriate module before or after installing that module into the switch The HP Procurve
18. ectors 550 meters ti y 5 adi multimode fiber optic cables may also be used see Fiber Optic Cables on page 23 Gigabit LH operation 70 kilometers the same single mode cables as for Gigabit LX Notes Gigabit LX If multimode cable is used a mode conditioning patch cord may be needed see Mode Conditioning Patch Cord on page 24 for more information Gigabit LH Between the transmit and receive ends of the cable at least 5dB of attenuation is required for a reliable connection This is equivalent to 20Km of the fiber optic cable For distances less than 20Km you must add attenuators to bring the total attenuation to at least 5dB Most cable vendors carry attenuators Continued on the next page 10 Installing the GL Modules Module Cable Type Maximum Length 100 FX MTRJ GL Module multimode fiber optic cables that are fitted with e full duplex connections Note link Mode ES i Se GU ILE O MT RJ connectors 2 kilometers m1 ORAM os half duplex i r iir pes ey connections o HCF ROIR IIN 412 meters lil 100 FX port with il MT RJ connector B multimode fiber optic cable with MT RJ connector Automatic Cable Sensing on Twisted Pair Ports When the ports for the 10 100 TX GL Module and the 100 1000 T GL Module are in their default configuration
19. einstalling the mini GBIC and it will be tested again If the fault indication reoccurs the mini GBIC is faulty and must be replaced If the error has occurred on an transceiver that you have installed in the Gigabit Transceiver GL Module the transceiver itself may be faulty Try removing and reinstalling the transceiver and it will be tested again If the fault indication reoccurs the transceiver is faulty and must be replaced If the error has occurred a twisted pair port or 100 FX port on one of the other modules try reinstalling the module Ifthe port fault indication reoccurs and you need to be able to use the port you will have to replace the module In the mean time all the other module ports will operate normally The network port for which the Link LED is flashing has been disabled because port security has been configured on the switch and a security violation has been detected on the port For the Port Security feature you can configure the switch so that whenever a security violation is detected on a port the switch will disable the port When a port is disabled by this feature the port Link LED will be continuously flashed at the fast rate of 0 8 seconds per cycle The flashing continues until you clear the security violation through the switch console In the console you can view the identity of the connected device that committed the security violation Once the security violation is cleared you must re enable
20. f Resetting the Switch You can reset the switch by any of these methods m pressing the Reset button on the front of the switch m power cycling the switch if both power supplies are being used you will have to disconnect both power cords m 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 TopTools for Hubs amp Switches 15 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The primary tools for troubleshooting the switch modules are the LEDs on the front of the switch and on the modules Refer to LED Behavior on page 8 Also refer to the Installation and Getting Started Guide for more detailed troubleshooting information The following tables describe switch and module LED displays that indicate that the module or connections to the ports on the module are not operating correctly Switch and Module LED Error Indicators Fault Self Test Module Status Port Link Diagnostic Tips Flashing Flashing Flashing Never On o Flashing Flashing Flashing On briefly then o Off Off Off Flashing Off Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing o Off Off Off Fast Flashing Off Off On Off with cable O t The flashing behavior is an on off cycle once every 1 6 seconds approximately T The fast flashing behavior is an on off cycle once every 0 8 seconds approximately connected Diagnost
21. h and accepts the low metal content single mode fiber optic cables for Gigabit LH described on page 23 21 Specifications Cables Twisted Pair Port Type Cable Specifications Maximum Length 10 Mbps Operation Category 3 4 or 5 100 ohm differential unshielded twisted pair 100 meters UTP or shielded twisted pair STP cable complying with IEEE 802 3 10Base T specifications fitted with RJ 45 connectors 100 Mbps Operation Category 5 100 ohm differential UTP or STP cable complying 100 meters with IEEE 802 3u 100Base TX specifications fitted with RJ 45 connectors 1000 Mbps Operation Category 5E 100 ohm differential UTP or STP cable complying 100 meters with IEEE 802 3ab 1000Base T specifications fitted with RJ 45 connectors please see Note on 1000Base T Cable Requirements below Note on 1000Base T Cable Requirements The Category 5 networking cables that work for 100Base TX connections should also work for 1000Base T but for the most robust connections you should use cabling that complies with the Category 5E specifications as described in Addendum 5 to the TIA 568 A standard ANSI TIA EIA 568 A 5 Because of the increased speed provided by 1000Base T Gigabit T network cable quality is more important than for either 10Base T or 100Base TX Cabling plants being used to carry 1000Base T networking must comply with the IEEE 802 3ab standards In particular the cabling must pass tests f
22. h a 100 1000 T GL Module If you are replacing a module with another one of the same type in the same slot it isnot necessary to reset the switch The current configuration for ports in that slot will apply to the new module 14 Note Resetting the Switch 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 GL Module in a slot that was previously used for a 10 100 TX GL 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 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 m 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 m Replacing a module with the same type of module Methods o
23. ic Tips See the tables on the next three pages to diagnose the LED error indicators in the previous table 16 Troubleshooting Tip Number Problem Solution 9 The moduleinstalledin The fact that the Link and Mode LEDs never are lit on the module indicates that the slot that itis a Procurve Switch XL module and should not be used in your GL switch corresponds to the Make sure that you have installed a GL module in the slot HP letter that is flashing is gl Procurve XL modules will fit in the slot but they are not compatible an invalid module peer with your Procurve GL switch Check to make sure that the module has a Blue gl module symbol on it Remove the module from the switch and replace it with an GL module or recover the slot with the cover plate You can remove and replace the module without having to power down the switch Call your HP authorized LAN dealer or use the electronic support services from HP to get information on supported Switch GL modules o Themoduleinstalledin The modules are all tested whenever the switch is powered on or reset through the slot that corresponds to the letter that is flashing has experienced a self test or initialization fault the Reset button on the switch or the Reboot or Reset options in the console or web browser interface and when they are hot swapped installed when the switch is powered on Since the Link and Mode LEDs on the module were lit at least briefly th
24. ied to the module when the switch is powered on and the module passes self test this default configuration works well for most network installations LEDs that provide information on the link status network activity connection bandwidth and communication mode half or full duplex Features hot swap modules operation you can add a module or replace a module without having to shut down the switch changing the module type in a given slot does require a switch reset hot swap transceivers and mini GBICs operation you can add replace or change the type of any of the transceivers and mini GBICs that you use in the Gigabit Transceiver GL Module and mini GBIC GL Module without having to first remove the module and without having to shut down the switch the ports on the 10 100 TX GL Module have the HP Auto MDIX feature and the ports on the 100 1000 T GL Module have the IEEE 802 3ab Auto MDI MDI X feature These features operate the same way and allow you to use either straight through or crossover twisted pair cables for all the twisted pair network connections Please see the note on Automatic Cable Sensing on page 11 standards adherence e the 10 100 TX GL Module is compatible with the IEEE 802 3 10Base T and IEEE 802 3u 100Base TX standards e the 100 1000 T GL Module is compatible with the IEEE 802 3ab 1000Base T and IEEE 802 3u 100Base TX standards e the ports on the transceivers that ar
25. ing it from the module Depending on when you purchased your HP Procurve mini GBICs it may have either of three different release mechanisms a plastic tab on the bottom of the mini GBIC a wire bail or a plastic collar around the mini GBIC To remove the mini GBICs that have the plastic tab or plastic collar push the plastic tab or collar toward the switch until you see the mini GBIC release from the switch you can see it move outward slightly and then pull it from the slot To remove the mini GBICs that have the wire bail lower the bail until it is approximately horizontal and then using the bail pull the mini GBIC from the slot Installing the GL Modules Verifying the Module is Installed Correctly Observe the Module Status LED for the slot in which the module is being installed and the Self Test and Fault LEDs on the switch to verify that the module is installed properly Fault LED Self Test LED Module Status LEDs jn A procurve switch 4104gl Stts mi 2 A S c o mam ledine elf Fan L Power Modules L LED Mode Select EI A EI EE ED El ee ell fie allo mln elu uNo alu nn Wy e HP Auto MDIX Module Link and Mode LEDs When the module is installed properly and the switch is powered on or the module is installed when the switch already has power the module undergoes a se
26. is connected properly to an active network device If the Link LED does not go on when an active network cable is connected to the port there may be something wrong with the cable the cable connectors or the device at the other end of the cable See the trouble shooting information on page 16 m If the switch Mode is set to display activity the ES mode indicator LED is lit then the Mode LED for each port that is transmitting and or receiving packets will flicker when traffic is detected on the port m Ifthe Mode is set to display full duplex the BM mode indicator LED is lit then the Mode LED will be lit for each port that is operating in full duplex m Ifthe Modeisset to display maximum link speed operation the IMM mode indicator LED is lit then the Mode LED will be lit for each port that is operating at its maximum possible link speed For gigabit capable ports that speed would be 1000 Mbps Gigabit for 10 100 ports that speed would be 100 Mbps 12 Installing the GL Modules Customizing the Port Configuration If the slot in which you installed the module was empty the last time the switch was either rebooted or reset or the power to the switch was cycled then the module will use preconfigured default parameter values that will work for most networks The default port configurations for the modules are Ports Enabled Yes Mode e 10 100 TX GL Module Auto The port auto negotiates speed
27. lf test that takes a few seconds You can use the LEDs to determine that the module is installed properly and has passed the self test as described in the LED Behavior table below LED Behavior LED Display for a Properly Installed Module Module Status for the slotin which you are installing the module Goes ON as soon as the module is installed and the switch is powered on and stays ON steadily Self Test ON briefly while the module is being tested then OFF Note Ifthe switch was powered off while the module was installed when the switch is powered on the Self Test LED will stay ON for the duration of the self test of the entire switch Fault OFF Link and Mode on the modules For a module that is installed when the switch is already powered on hotswap all the Link and Mode LEDs on the module go ON for approximately 15 to 20 seconds then OFF for 5 to 10 seconds depending onthe module Then the Self Test LED on the switch goes OFF If the module is already installed when the switch is powered on or reset the process described above occurs approximately 30 seconds after the power on or reset during which the switch is being tested Installing the GL Modules Connecting the Network Cables Connect the appropriate network cables to the module s ports as shown in the table below and on the next two pages More detailed cable information is included under Cables on page 22
28. mpensate for the cable design and thus prevent resulting transmission errors Since Gigabit SX is designed to operate only with multimode cable Gigabit SX transceivers can provide that transmission conditioning internally Gigabit LX transceivers and mini GBICs since they are designed to operate with both single mode and multimode cable do not provide the transmission conditioning internally Thus under certain circumstances depending on the cable used and the lengths of the cable runs an external Mode Conditioning Patch Cord may need to be installed between the Gigabit LX transmitting device and the multimode network cable to provide the transmission condi tioning If you experience a high number of transmission errors on the Gigabit LX ports usually CRC or FCS errors you may need to install one of these patch cords between the Gigabit LX port in your switch and your multimode fiber optic network cabling and between the Gigabit LX transmission device and the network cabling at the other end of the multimode fiber optic cable run A patch cord must be installed at both ends The patch cord consists of a short length of single mode fiber cable coupled to graded index multimode fiber cable on the transmit side and only multi mode cable on the receive side The section of single mode fiber is connected in such a way that it minimizes the effects of the differential mode delay in the multimode cable Most of the time if you are using go
29. od quality graded index multimode fiber cable that adheres to the standards listed on page 9 there should not be aneed to use mode conditioning patch cords in your network This is especially true if the fiber runs in your network are relatively short If you are using single mode fiber optic cabling in your network there is no need to use mode conditioning patch cords Connect the single mode network cable directly to the Gigabit LX transceiver or Gigabit LX mini GBIC 24 Mode Conditioning Patch Cord for Gigabit LX Installing the Patch Cord As shown in the illustration below connect the patch cord to the Gigabit LX Transceiver or Gigabit LX mini GBIC with the section of single mode fiber plugged in to the Tx transmit port Then connect the other end of the patch cord to your network cabling patch panel or directly to the network multi mode fiber If you connect the patch cord directly to the network cabling you may need to install a female to female adapter to allow the cables to be connected together Gigabit LX port Hu HE to network multimode Mode Conditioning cabling Patch Cord single mode section plugs into Tx port on Gigabit LX Transceiver or Gigabit LX mini GBlC the multimode cable in the patch cord must match the characteristics of your network cable Make sure you purchase a patch cord that has SC connectors on the end that connects to the Gigabit LX Transceiver or LC connectors on the end tha
30. olve the problem try using a different port or a different cable 19 Customer Support Services Customer Support Services If you are having any trouble with your module or switch Hewlett Packard offers support 24 hours a day seven days a week through the use of a number of automated electronic services See the Customer Support Warranty booklet that came with your switch for information on how to use these services to get technical support The HP networking products World Wide Web site http www hp com go procurve also provides up to date support informa tion Additionally your HP authorized network reseller can also provide you with assistance both with services that they offer and with services offered by HP Specifications Environmental Operating Non Operating Temperature 09C to 55 C 32 F to 1319F 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Relative humidity 15 to 95 at 40 C 104 F 1590 to 90 at 65 C 149 F non condensing Maximum altitude 4 6 Km 15 000 ft 4 6 Km 15 000 ft Lasers The following products are Class 1 Laser Products Laser Klasse 1 m The Gigabit SX Transceiver and the Gigabit LX Transceiver both of which can be installed in the Gigabit Transceiver GL Module m The Gigabit SX Gigabit LX and Gigabit LH mini GBICs which can be installed in the mini GBIC GL Module The transceivers and mini GBICs comply with IEC 825 2 1993 20 Specifications Connectors Twisted Pair m 10
31. or Attenuation Near End Crosstalk NEXT and Far End Crosstalk FEXT Additionally unlike the cables for 100Base TX the 1000Base T cables must pass tests for Equal Level Far End Crosstalk ELFEXT Multiple Disturber ELFEXT and Return Loss When testing your cabling be sure to include the patch cables that connect the switch and other end devices to the patch panels on your site The patch cables are frequently overlooked when testing cable and they must also comply with the cabling standards 22 Specifications Fiber Optic Port Type Cable Specifications Connector Type Maximum Length 100Base FX 62 5 125 um or 50 125 um core cladding MT RJ 100 FX full duplex connections diameter graded index low metal content GL Module 2 kilometers multimode fiber optic cables complying with the SC 100 FX half duplex connections ITU T G 651 and ISO IEC 793 2 Type Alb or Ala Transceiver 412 meters respectively Gigabit SX 62 5 125 um or 50 125 um core cladding LC Gigabit SX 62 5 um cable diameter graded index low metal content mini GBlC 160 MHz km 220 meters multimode fiber optic cables complying with the Rinahit 200 MHz km 27 t ITU T G 651 and ISO IEC 793 2 Type Alb or Ata pe Gigabit SX ee ogee s 50 um cable respectively 400 MHz km 500 meters 500 MHz km 550 meters Gigabit LX 9 125 um core cladding diameter 1310 nm low LC Gigabit LX single mode cable metal content single
32. plies with the IEEE 802 3ab standard The cable should be installed according to the ANSI TIA EIA 568 A 5 specifications Cable testing should comply with the stated limitations for Attenuation Near End Crosstalk Far End Crosstalk Equal Level Far End Crosstalk ELFEXT Multiple Disturber ELFEXT and Return Loss The cable verification must include all patch cables from any end devices including the switch to any patch panels in the cabling path for fiber optic connections verify that the transmit port on the switch is connected to the receive port on the connected device and the switch receive portis connected to the transmit port on the connected device Also verify that the cables comply with the specifications shown on page 23 e Verify that the port has not been disabled through a switch configuration change You can use the console interface or if you have configured an IP address on the switch use the web browser interface or HP TopTools for Hubs amp Switches network management software to determine the state of the port and re enable the port if necessary e Verify that the switch port configuration matches the configuration of the connected device For example if the switch port is configured as Auto the port on the connected device also MUST be configured as Auto If the configurations don t match the results could be a very unreliable connection or no link at all e ifthe other procedures don t res
33. t connects to the Gigabit LX mini GBIC and has multimode fibers that match the characteristics of the multimode fiber in your network Recommended Patch Cords Hewlett Packard maintains a list of recommended Mode Conditioning Patch Cords that have been tested and verified to operate correctly with the HP Procurve Gigabit LX Transceiver and HP Procurve Gigabit LX LC mini GBIC The list is on the HP Procurve web site http Avww hp com go hpprocurve in the Technical Support FAQ section 25 EMC Regulatory Statements EMC Regulatory Statements U S A FCC Class 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 interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment gener ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Canada This product complies with Class A Canadian EMC requirements Australia New Zealand This product complies with Australia New Zealand EMC Class A requirements Japan VCCI Class A TOREJ FRMUBRESERESAEMAiReS VCC ORE CBO DFAZ
34. t with the back face of the switch Note The HP Procurve Switch GL Modules have low force high performance connectors High insertion forces are not necessary to install the modules and should not be used Installing the GL Modules 1 Insert module into the guides and slide it in until itis fully inserted 0 Low force connector High insertion force is not needed and should not be used zi 4 L simultaneously near both screws A MML The module is fully inserted when the module bulkhead is contacting OA or very close to contacting amp 4 the face of the switch A 7 7 7 aa 2 Then tighten the retaining screws on the module untilthey are Zo secure but do not overtighten them A Ah o Caution Installing the GL Modules Installing or Removing the mini GBICs You can install or remove the mini GBIC from the mini GBIC GL Module without having to power off the switch Use only HP Procurve mini GBICs The HP Procurve mini GBICs are Class 1 laser devices Avoid direct eye exposure to the beam coming from the transmit port Installing the mini GBICs Hold the mini GBIC by its sides and gently insert it into any of the slots in the module until the mini GBIC clicks into place Removing the mini GBICs You should disconnect the network cable from the mini GBIC before remov
35. the switch s metal body or by frequently touching the switch s metal body The HP Procurve Switch GL Modules have low force high performance connectors High insertion forces are not necessary to install the modules and should not be used Make sure that you fully insert the modules That is press the module into the slot until the bulkhead on the module is contacting or is very close to contacting the front face of the switch chassis Once the module is fully inserted make sure that you screw in the two retaining screws to secure the module in place For safe operation proper switch cooling and reduction of electromagnetic emissions ensure that a slot cover is installed on any unused module slot For safety no more than one slot should be uncovered at a time when the switch is powered on Installation Procedures 1 Use a Torx T 10 or flat bladed screwdriver to unscrew the screws in the cover plate over the slot you want to use and remove the cover Store the cover plate for possible future use 2 Hold the module by its bulkhead taking care not to touch the metal connectors or components on the board 3 As shown in the illustrations on the next page insert the module into the slot guides and slide it into the slot until it stops Then press near the two screws on the module bulkhead to seat the module connector into the switch backplane The module bulkhead should be in contact with or very close to contac
36. transceivers and mini GBICs can be hot swapped That is they can be installed or removed after the GL Module is installed in the switch and receiving power Please see the Installation Guide that came with the transceivers for more information on installing the transceivers The information for using the mini GBICs is included in this manual see page 7 3 Verify that the modules are installed correctly see page 8 4 Connect the network cabling see page 9 5 Optionally customize the configuration for the modules ports unless the default port configuration is satisfactory for your network application see page 13 If necessary you can hot swap one module for another that is replace one module with another while the switch is still powered on without interrupting the operation of the rest of the switch ports For more information see page 14 Installing the GL Modules Installing the Module in an Unused Slot Installation Precautions Static electricity can severely damage the electronic components on the modules When handling and installing the modules in your switch follow these procedures to avoid damage from static electricity e Handle the module by its bulkhead or edges and avoid touching the components and the circuitry on the board e When installing the module equalize any static charge difference between your body and the switch by wearing a grounding wrist strap and attaching it to
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