HP HP J3175A - Manual

iii Contents 1 Installing the Switch 208/224 Included Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Installation Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1. Prepare the Installation...

iv 3 Troubleshooting Solutions to Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 LED Error Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

1-2 Installing the Switch 208/224 Included Parts In st all ing t he S w it ch 2 08 /2 24 Included Parts The Switch 208T and 224T have the following components shipped with them: ■ HP AdvanceStack Switch 208/224 Installation and Reference Guide (5964-5225), this manual ■ Warranty booklet ■ Accessory ...

1-3 Installing the Switch 208/224 Installation Steps In st alling the S w itch 2 08 /2 24 1. Prepare the Installation Site ■ Cabling Infrastructure - Ensure that the cabling infrastructure meets the necessary network specifications: • For the 10Base-T ports, use category 3, 4, or 5, four-pair, 100 o...

1-4 Installing the Switch 208/224 Installation Steps In st all ing t he S w it ch 2 08 /2 24 2. Install Any Optional Modules Install optional modules into the Management Slot, Expansion Slot, or trans-ceiver slot by following the instructions in the manuals that accompany these products. Each of the...

1-5 Installing the Switch 208/224 Installation Steps In st alling the S w itch 2 08 /2 24 N o t e An expansion slot module uses the switch port 1 circuitry to communicate with the other switch ports. Therefore, installing an expansion module disables port 1 as reflected by the LED on the front of th...

1-6 Installing the Switch 208/224 Installation Steps In st all ing t he S w it ch 2 08 /2 24 3. Verify the Switch’s Operation After you have installed any modules, but before mounting the switch in its network location, you should first verify that it is working properly by plugging it into a power ...

1-7 Installing the Switch 208/224 Installation Steps In st alling the S w itch 2 08 /2 24 When the switch is powered on, it performs its diagnostic self test. With the Switch Management Module installed, the self test takes approxi-mately 15 seconds to complete. Without the Switch Management Module,...

1-8 Installing the Switch 208/224 Installation Steps In st all ing t he S w it ch 2 08 /2 24 4. Mount the Switch After the modules are inserted and you have verified that the switch passes self test, you are ready to mount the switch in a stable location. The Switch 208/224 can be mounted in three w...

1-11 Installing the Switch 208/224 Installation Steps In st alling the S w itch 2 08 /2 24 Mounting the Switch on a Wall You can mount the switch on a wall as shown in the illustration below. Note that the switch should be mounted only to a wall or wood surface that is at least 1/2-inch plywood or i...

1-12 Installing the Switch 208/224 Installation Steps In st all ing t he S w it ch 2 08 /2 24 5. Connect the Switch to a Power Source 1. (Optional.) This product supports use of the HP J2962A Redundant Power Supply (RPS), which can help ensure continuous switch operation in the event of a power fail...

1-13 Installing the Switch 208/224 Installation Steps In st alling the S w itch 2 08 /2 24 6. Connect the Network Cables Using RJ-45 Connectors (10 Mbit/s and 100 Mbit/s ports) 100Base-T Xcvr Slot An optional 100Base-T transceiver module can be installed in the switch’s transceiver (Xcvr) slot to pr...

1-15 Installing the Switch 208/224 Sample Network Topologies In st alling the S w itch 2 08 /2 24 Sample Network Topologies This section shows you a few sample network topologies in which the Switch 208/224 is implemented. See the document Designing HP AdvanceStack Workgroup Networks , which can be ...

1-16 Installing the Switch 208/224 Sample Network Topologies In st all ing t he S w it ch 2 08 /2 24 The switch, in turn, is connected to a network backbone through fiber-optic cabling connected to a 100Base-FX transceiver installed in the switch. Now, all the devices in this network can access othe...

1-17 Installing the Switch 208/224 Sample Network Topologies In st alling the S w itch 2 08 /2 24 Connecting to a Backbone Switch The simpler segment and desktop networks shown in the previous two examples can easily be combined and expanded. For example, you could use an HP Switch 2000 to interconn...

1-18 Installing the Switch 208/224 Cable Management In st all ing t he S w it ch 2 08 /2 24 Cable Management The Switch 208/224 has been designed to help you with the problem of managing your network cables. On both sides of the front of each switch are two holes that accept a cable tie to tie-wrap ...

2-1 S w it c h 208/ 22 4 D e scrip tio n 2 Switch 208/224 Description The HP AdvanceStack Switch 208T and 224T are high-speed, multiport switches that can be used to build switched networks with both Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 and 100Base-T devices, including computers, servers, and printers, as well as ot...

2-2 Switch 208/224 Description Front of the Switches S w it c h 20 8/ 22 4 D e sc ri p tio n Front of the Switches Network Ports ■ 8 or 24 10 Mbit/s RJ-45 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 ports ■ one fixed 100 Mbit/s RJ-45 100Base-TX port ■ one 100 Mbit/s transceiver slot for installing HP 100Base-TX or 100Base-...

2-3 Switch 208/224 Description Front of the Switches S w it c h 208/ 22 4 D e scrip tio n LEDs LED State Meaning Power (green) Off The switch is not receiving power. On The switch is receiving power. Fault On The switch has failed its self-test after being powered on or reset. FlashingSlowly* An inc...

2-4 Switch 208/224 Description Front of the Switches S w it c h 20 8/ 22 4 D e sc ri p tio n Management Slot The Management Slot in the front of the switch allows you to install an HP Switch 208/224 Management Module. When installed, the Switch Management Module adds these features to your switch: M...

2-5 Switch 208/224 Description Back of the Switches S w it c h 208/ 22 4 D e scrip tio n Back of the Switches Power Connectors The switch does not have a power switch; it is powered on when it is connected to either an active AC power source, using the AC power connector, or an active HP RPS, using ...

2-6 Switch 208/224 Description Switch Operation S w it c h 20 8/ 22 4 D e sc ri p tio n Switch Operation Address Table Operation Address Learning. As devices are connected to the switch ports, either directly or through hubs or other switches that are connect to the switch, the MAC addresses of thos...

2-7 Switch 208/224 Description Switch Operation S w it c h 208/ 22 4 D e scrip tio n Simultaneous Network Communications In addition to traffic isolation benefits provided by the Switch 208/224 address table operation, the switch also enhances network performance because it can conduct multiple, sim...

3-1 Troubl eshoot ing 3 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to troubleshoot your Switch 208/224. Note that if you have a Switch 208/224 Management Module, you can troubleshoot your switch using software. See the HP AdvanceStack Switch 208/224 Manage- ment Module Installation and Reference Gui...

3-2 Troubleshooting Solutions to Common Problems Troub les hoot ing cable in appendix A, “Cables and Connectors” for pinouts and correct cable wiring. A category 5 cable tester is a recommended tool for every 100Base-T network installation. ■ Improper Network Topologies. It is important to make sure...

3-3 Troubleshooting LED Error Indications Troubl eshoot ing LED Error Indications LED patterns indicating problems Diagnostic Tips Power Fault RPS Port OFF * * * Check the power cord and power source. If they are OK, the switch may have to be replaced. Contact your HP-authorized LAN dealer or HP rep...

3-4 Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tests Troub les hoot ing Diagnostic Tests When a Management Module is installed, the HP AdvanceStack Assistant and switch console software provide tests, indicators, and an event log that can be used to monitor the switch and its network connections. See chapter 7, “Tr...

3-5 Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tests Troubl eshoot ing Testing End-to-End Network Communications Both the switch and the cabling can be tested by running an end-to-end communications test -- a test that sends known data from one network device to another through the switch. For example, if you have ...

3-6 Troubleshooting HP Customer Support Services Troub les hoot ing Resetting the Switch You can reset the switch by unplugging and plugging back in the power cord; each switch does not have a reset button. By reinserting the power cord, the switch performs the power-on self-test. No configuration i...

A-1 C a b les a nd C onnect ors A Cables and Connectors This appendix lists cables that have been tested and verified for use with the HP Switch 208/224. It also includes minimum pin-out information so, if you wish to use an unlisted cable, you can verify that the cables used in your installation ar...

A-2 Cables and Connectors Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs C a b les a nd C onnect ors Twisted-Pair Cable for Switch (MDI-X) toComputer (MDI) Network Connection To connect PCs or other MDI network devices to these ports, use a “straight-through” cable. N o t e Pins 1 and 2 on connector “A” must...

A-3 Cables and Connectors Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs C a b les a nd C onnect ors Twisted-Pair Cable for Switch (MDI-X) toHub or Switch (MDI-X) Network Connection To connect hubs or switches or other MDI-X network devices to these ports, use a “crossover” cable. N o t e Pins 1 and 2 on con...

A-4 Cables and Connectors Fiber-Optic Cables C a b les a nd C onnect ors Twisted-Pair Cable Pin Assignments Twisted-Pair Straight-Through Cable Twisted-Pair Cross-Over Cable Fiber-Optic Cables Fiber-optic cables connected to an HP fiber-optic transceiver installed in the switch’s transceiver slot mu...

B-1 S pecif ic a ti ons B Specifications Physical Electrical The HP Switch 208T and 224T automatically adjust to any voltage between 100-127 and 200-240 volts and either 50 or 60 Hz.) Environmental Width: 44.2 cm (17.4 in) Depth: 29.8 cm (11.7 in) Height: 6.6 cm Weight:Switch 208TSwitch 224T 4.4 kg ...

B-2 Specifications S p ecif ica tio ns Connectors ■ The 10 Mbit/s RJ-45 twisted-pair ports are compatible with the IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T standard. ■ The 100 Mbit/s RJ-45 twisted-pair port is compatible with the IEEE 802.3u standard. Electromagnetic Immunity EN50082-1 See the Declaration of Confor...

C-1 S a fe ty a nd R egul atory S tat ement s C Safety and Regulatory Statements This chapter covers the following topics: ■ mounting precautions ■ power precautions ■ safety and regulatory statements ■ Declaration of Conformity Mounting Precautions When you put a switch into a rack, follow these mo...

C-2 Safety and Regulatory Statements Power Precautions S a fe ty a nd R egula tory S tat ement s Power Precautions Follow these precautions when unplugging and plugging in power to the switch as well as adding or removing modules. C a u t i o n Before installing an optional module into the Expansion...

C-3 Safety and Regulatory Statements Safety Information S a fe ty a nd R egul atory S tat ement s Safety Information Grounding These are safety class I products and have protective earthing terminals. There must be an uninterruptible safety earth ground from the main power source to the product’s in...

C-4 Safety and Regulatory Statements Informations concernant la sécurité S a fe ty a nd R egula tory S tat ement s Informations concernant la sécurité Cet appareil est un produit de classe I et possède une borne de mise à la terre. La source d'alimentation principale doit être munie d'une prise de t...

C-5 Safety and Regulatory Statements Hinweise zur Sicherheit S a fe ty a nd R egul atory S tat ement s Hinweise zur Sicherheit Dies ist ein Gerät der Sicherheitsklasse I und verfügt über einen schützenden Erdungsterminal. Der Betrieb des Geräts erfordert eine ununterbrochene Sicherheitserdung von de...

C-6 Safety and Regulatory Statements Considerazioni sulla sicurezza S a fe ty a nd R egula tory S tat ement s Considerazioni sulla sicurezza Questo prodotto è omologato nella classe di sicurezza I ed ha un terminale protettivo di collegamento a terra. Dev'essere installato un collegamento a terra di...

C-7 Safety and Regulatory Statements Consideraciones sobre seguridad S a fe ty a nd R egul atory S tat ement s Consideraciones sobre seguridad Este aparato se enmarca dentro de la clase I de seguridad y se encuentra protegido por una borna de puesta a tierra. Es preciso que exista una puesta a tierr...

C-9 Safety and Regulatory Statements Regulatory Statements S a fe ty a nd R egul atory S tat ement s Regulatory Statements FCC Class A Statement (for U.S.A. Only): 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. T...

C-10 Safety and Regulatory Statements Declaration of Conformity S a fe ty a nd R egula tory S tat ement s Declaration of Conformity The following Declaration of Conformity for the HP AdvanceStack Switch 208T and 224T complies with ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014. The declaration identifies the product...

Index – 1 Index Index Numerics 10 Mbit/s ports location on switch … 2-2 100 LED … 2-3100Base-FX transceiver port cables used with … 1-3 100Base-T ports LEDs for … 2-3location on switch … 2-2 100Base-T transceivers … 1-5100Base-TX ports cables used with … 1-3 10Base-T ports LEDs for … 2-4location on ...