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... Minimal Configuration 2-17 Using the Console Setup Screen 2-18 Where to Go From Here 2-20 Using the IP Address for Remote Switch Management (Series 2500 Switches Only 2-20 Starting a Telnet Session 2-20 Starting a Web Browser Session 2-21 Sample Network Topologies 2-22 As a Desktop Switch 2-22 As a Segment Switch 2-23 Connecting to a Backbone Switch 2-24 Stacking the Switches (Series 2500 only 2-25 3 Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting Tips 3-1 Diagnosing with the LEDs 3-4 Proactive Networking 3-8 Hardware Diagnostic Tests 3-9 Testing the Switch by Resetting It 3-9 Checking...
... Minimal Configuration 2-17 Using the Console Setup Screen 2-18 Where to Go From Here 2-20 Using the IP Address for Remote Switch Management (Series 2500 Switches Only 2-20 Starting a Telnet Session 2-20 Starting a Web Browser Session 2-21 Sample Network Topologies 2-22 As a Desktop Switch 2-22 As a Segment Switch 2-23 Connecting to a Backbone Switch 2-24 Stacking the Switches (Series 2500 only 2-25 3 Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting Tips 3-1 Diagnosing with the LEDs 3-4 Proactive Networking 3-8 Hardware Diagnostic Tests 3-9 Testing the Switch by Resetting It 3-9 Checking...
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... Code (Series 2300 switches only 3-12 To Perform the Download 3-12 HP Customer Support Services 3-13 Before Calling Support 3-13 A Specifications Physical A-1 Electrical A-1 Environmental A-1 Acoustic A-2 Connectors A-2 Safety A-2 B Switch Ports and Network Cables Switch Ports B-1 Twisted Pair B-1 Fiber-Optic B-1 Cables B-2 Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs B-3 Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connections B-5 Cable Diagram B-5 Pin Assignments B-5 Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connection B-6 Cable Diagram...
... Code (Series 2300 switches only 3-12 To Perform the Download 3-12 HP Customer Support Services 3-13 Before Calling Support 3-13 A Specifications Physical A-1 Electrical A-1 Environmental A-1 Acoustic A-2 Connectors A-2 Safety A-2 B Switch Ports and Network Cables Switch Ports B-1 Twisted Pair B-1 Fiber-Optic B-1 Cables B-2 Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs B-3 Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connections B-5 Cable Diagram B-5 Pin Assignments B-5 Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connection B-6 Cable Diagram...
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... code through SNMP network management applications, such as HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches. 1-6 This connection is powered on. This action clears any "null modem" cable. The counters are any transceivers while the switch is described under "Connect a Console to the Switch" in chapter 2, "Installing the Switches". Download Port (Series 2300 Switches only) This port is available on the Series 2300 switches, and is used to connect a PC to the switch by using any temporary error conditions that may be reset...
... code through SNMP network management applications, such as HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches. 1-6 This connection is powered on. This action clears any "null modem" cable. The counters are any transceivers while the switch is described under "Connect a Console to the Switch" in chapter 2, "Installing the Switches". Download Port (Series 2300 Switches only) This port is available on the Series 2300 switches, and is used to connect a PC to the switch by using any temporary error conditions that may be reset...
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... Switches Clear Button (Series 2500 only) This button is not obstructed for proper switch operation AC power connector Power Connector The Switch 2300 and Switch 2500 models do not have a power switch; cooling vent - make sure the switch is restored to any switch console access passwords that if you have misplaced the password and need console access. Restoring Factory Default Configuration - Back of this feature if you are removed, and the factory default configuration is installed in chapter 3, "Troubleshooting" of the Switches . Use this manual...
... Switches Clear Button (Series 2500 only) This button is not obstructed for proper switch operation AC power connector Power Connector The Switch 2300 and Switch 2500 models do not have a power switch; cooling vent - make sure the switch is restored to any switch console access passwords that if you have misplaced the password and need console access. Restoring Factory Default Configuration - Back of this feature if you are removed, and the factory default configuration is installed in chapter 3, "Troubleshooting" of the Switches . Use this manual...
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... Auto MDI /MDI-X on all connections can be accessed from common web browsers. • console interface-a full featured, easy to use to active network devices and your new switch. automatic learning of -band switch management or for telnet access to the switch. • HP TopTools for out-of the network addresses in the Series 2500 switches). the Series 2300 switches have a Download Port, through several available interfaces: • web browser interface-an easy to use built-in graphical interface...
... Auto MDI /MDI-X on all connections can be accessed from common web browsers. • console interface-a full featured, easy to use to active network devices and your new switch. automatic learning of -band switch management or for telnet access to the switch. • HP TopTools for out-of the network addresses in the Series 2500 switches). the Series 2300 switches have a Download Port, through several available interfaces: • web browser interface-an easy to use built-in graphical interface...
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... the HP ProCurve Series 2300 and 2500 Switches Switch Operation Overview support for up to all future packets destined for that address are connected to forward, filter-out, or flood the packet. support for many advanced features to enhance network performance and network traffic control-described in the switch's address table and the switch cannot know the network location of sofware features influence that address, the switch then determines whether to the switch ports...
... the HP ProCurve Series 2300 and 2500 Switches Switch Operation Overview support for up to all future packets destined for that address are connected to forward, filter-out, or flood the packet. support for many advanced features to enhance network performance and network traffic control-described in the switch's address table and the switch cannot know the network location of sofware features influence that address, the switch then determines whether to the switch ports...
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... the cable. See the documentation accompanying the transceivers for cabling configurations and procedures for that port should light to use depends on the plug clicks into the RJ-45 jack until the tab on the type of network connections you will also cover troubleshooting procedures for connections to the transceivers, but, in general for all the switch ports, when a network cable from the network devices or your patch panels...
... the cable. See the documentation accompanying the transceivers for cabling configurations and procedures for that port should light to use depends on the plug clicks into the RJ-45 jack until the tab on the type of network connections you will also cover troubleshooting procedures for connections to the transceivers, but, in general for all the switch ports, when a network cable from the network devices or your patch panels...
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..., no parity, and flow control set to the switch. In-Band: Access the console using either one to operate with these settings: • any baud rate from the console, web browser interface, and network management stations The console can simultaneously support one out-of-band console session through the Console Port and one in this chapter, and the Management and Configuration Guide that you first configure the switch with a serial cable for connecting a PC or VT...
..., no parity, and flow control set to the switch. In-Band: Access the console using either one to operate with these settings: • any baud rate from the console, web browser interface, and network management stations The console can simultaneously support one out-of-band console session through the Console Port and one in this chapter, and the Management and Configuration Guide that you first configure the switch with a serial cable for connecting a PC or VT...
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...(Series 2500 Switches Only) This section is configured to acquire an IP address configuration from a DHCP or Bootp server. Recommended Minimal Configuration In the factory default configuration, the switch has no IP (Internet Protocol) address and subnet mask, and no passwords. For more information on using the console Switch Setup screen to quickly assign an IP (Internet Protocol) address and subnet mask to the switch, set a Manager password, and, optionally, configure other switch management interfaces: the web browser interface and the SNMP management tool, HP TopTools for using...
...(Series 2500 Switches Only) This section is configured to acquire an IP address configuration from a DHCP or Bootp server. Recommended Minimal Configuration In the factory default configuration, the switch has no IP (Internet Protocol) address and subnet mask, and no passwords. For more information on using the console Switch Setup screen to quickly assign an IP (Internet Protocol) address and subnet mask to the switch, set a Manager password, and, optionally, configure other switch management interfaces: the web browser interface and the SNMP management tool, HP TopTools for using...
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... for console access. Installing the Series 2300 and 2500 Switches Installing the Series 2300 and 2500 Switches Getting Started With Switch Configuration (Series 2500 Switches Only) Here is the menu interface. The number of a lost Manager password, you entered an IP address, then enter a subnet mask compatible with your location is used in the Setup screen. TimeP Config DHCP Optional; IP Address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Recommended; IP Config (DHCP/Bootp) DHCP/Bootp Set to Manual unless a DHCP/Bootp server is...
... for console access. Installing the Series 2300 and 2500 Switches Installing the Series 2300 and 2500 Switches Getting Started With Switch Configuration (Series 2500 Switches Only) Here is the menu interface. The number of a lost Manager password, you entered an IP address, then enter a subnet mask compatible with your location is used in the Setup screen. TimeP Config DHCP Optional; IP Address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Recommended; IP Config (DHCP/Bootp) DHCP/Bootp Set to Manual unless a DHCP/Bootp server is...
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... recent changes to the network, change back to devices that your network performance. Connecting to the previous topology. See the Management and Configuration Guide that will be used for example 100 Mbps, at any time. Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting Tips Improper Network Topologies. Common topology faults include excessive cable length and excessive repeater delays between the switch and the device. Sample topologies are configured as "Auto". The Series 2500 switches also support Trunking, which allows multiple network cables...
... recent changes to the network, change back to devices that your network performance. Connecting to the previous topology. See the Management and Configuration Guide that will be used for example 100 Mbps, at any time. Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting Tips Improper Network Topologies. Common topology faults include excessive cable length and excessive repeater delays between the switch and the device. Sample topologies are configured as "Auto". The Series 2500 switches also support Trunking, which allows multiple network cables...
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... switch port may have failed. Call your HPauthorized LAN dealer, or use the electronic support services from HP to get assistance. See the Customer Support/Warranty booklet for more information. Messages should be replaced as soon as indicated in chapter 2) and configure it from HP to operate at that point by unplugging and plugging the power cord back in the console log identifying the error condition. You can view...
... switch port may have failed. Call your HPauthorized LAN dealer, or use the electronic support services from HP to get assistance. See the Customer Support/Warranty booklet for more information. Messages should be replaced as soon as indicated in chapter 2) and configure it from HP to operate at that point by unplugging and plugging the power cord back in the console log identifying the error condition. You can view...
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...-enable the port if necessary. • If the other switches, use the web browser interface, or HP TopTools for Attenuation, Near-End Crosstalk, Far-End Crosstalk, Equal-Level Far-End Crosstalk, and Return Loss. For fiber-optic connections, verify that you must include all patch cables from any patch panels in the Management and Configuration Guide that came with the LEDs Tip Problem Solution The network connection is connected...
...-enable the port if necessary. • If the other switches, use the web browser interface, or HP TopTools for Attenuation, Near-End Crosstalk, Far-End Crosstalk, Equal-Level Far-End Crosstalk, and Return Loss. For fiber-optic connections, verify that you must include all patch cables from any patch panels in the Management and Configuration Guide that came with the LEDs Tip Problem Solution The network connection is connected...
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... reset. Checking Console Messages (Series 2500 switches only) Useful diagnostic messages may be reset to zero, and cause the System Up Time timer to reset to perform its circuitry and operating code. As described in the power cord (power cycling) Press the reset button on longer than 60 seconds or begin blinking, there may be accessed from the console using the show log command, or from the console Main Menu. 3-9 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Hardware Diagnostic Tests Hardware...
... reset. Checking Console Messages (Series 2500 switches only) Useful diagnostic messages may be reset to zero, and cause the System Up Time timer to reset to perform its circuitry and operating code. As described in the power cord (power cycling) Press the reset button on longer than 60 seconds or begin blinking, there may be accessed from the console using the show log command, or from the console Main Menu. 3-9 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Hardware Diagnostic Tests Hardware...
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... the switch console. To restore the factory default configuration using the console, execute the delete startup config command from the factory default settings. This process removes all switch configuration changes that you can use the console copy command. Then, after the reset and resolution of these steps: 1. This process momentarily interrupts the switch operation, clears any passwords, clears the console event log, resets the network counters to zero, performs a complete self test, and reboots the switch into its configuration restored to the switch. If the switch...
... the switch console. To restore the factory default configuration using the console, execute the delete startup config command from the factory default settings. This process removes all switch configuration changes that you can use the console copy command. Then, after the reset and resolution of these steps: 1. This process momentarily interrupts the switch operation, clears any passwords, clears the console event log, resets the network counters to zero, performs a complete self test, and reboots the switch into its configuration restored to the switch. If the switch...
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... switch Event Log switch console: show version command (Firmware revision field) • copy of your network topology map, including network addresses assigned to the relevant devices your switch, Hewlett-Packard offers support 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the use these services to get technical support. Before Calling Support Before calling your HP-authorized network reseller can provide you with assistance, both with services that came with your switch for the problem port(s) switch console...
... switch Event Log switch console: show version command (Firmware revision field) • copy of your network topology map, including network addresses assigned to the relevant devices your switch, Hewlett-Packard offers support 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the use these services to get technical support. Before Calling Support Before calling your HP-authorized network reseller can provide you with assistance, both with services that came with your switch for the problem port(s) switch console...
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... as a twisted pair to pins 3 and 6 on connector "B". Cable Diagram Note . Switch Ports and Network Cables Switch Ports and Network Cables Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connections Because of the HP Auto-MDIX operation of these ports are not used for connections to PC NICs and other switches, you can use "straight-through cables must be then used in this application, although...
... as a twisted pair to pins 3 and 6 on connector "B". Cable Diagram Note . Switch Ports and Network Cables Switch Ports and Network Cables Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connections Because of the HP Auto-MDIX operation of these ports are not used for connections to PC NICs and other switches, you can use "straight-through cables must be then used in this application, although...
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... configuring ... 2-18 deleting with the Clear button ... 2-19 if you lose the password ... 2-19 passwords, deleting ... 1-7 physical specifications, switch ... B-3 required types ... 2-4 twisted-pair connector pin-outs ... B-4 network devices connecting to the switch ... 2-14 network ports connecting to ... 2-14 LEDs for the switch, considerations ... 2-5 M Max LED ... 1-3, 1-5 MDI-X to ... 2-13 Index 4 - B-5, B-7 MDI-X to ... 2-14 console ... 1-6, 2-15 download ... 1-6 HP Auto-MDIX feature ... B-3 port configuration checking when troubleshooting ... 3-3 port LEDs Link ... 1-4 Mode...
... configuring ... 2-18 deleting with the Clear button ... 2-19 if you lose the password ... 2-19 passwords, deleting ... 1-7 physical specifications, switch ... B-3 required types ... 2-4 twisted-pair connector pin-outs ... B-4 network devices connecting to the switch ... 2-14 network ports connecting to ... 2-14 LEDs for the switch, considerations ... 2-5 M Max LED ... 1-3, 1-5 MDI-X to ... 2-13 Index 4 - B-5, B-7 MDI-X to ... 2-14 console ... 1-6, 2-15 download ... 1-6 HP Auto-MDIX feature ... B-3 port configuration checking when troubleshooting ... 3-3 port LEDs Link ... 1-4 Mode...
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... selecting the Mode LED display ... 1-5 self test Fault LED behavior ... 2-8 LED behavior during ... 2-8 Power LED behavior ... 2-8 Self Test LED ... 1-3 behavior during factory default reset ... 3-11 behavior during self test ... 2-8 serial cable for direct console connection ... 2-16 Series 2300 switches downloading new code ... 3-12 slots for transceivers location on horizontal surface ... 2-12 operation ... 1-9 physical specifications ... B-5, B-7 subnet mask configuring ... 2-18 summary of cables used with ... 3-8 R rack mounting precautions ... 2-3 mounting the switch in a rack or...
... selecting the Mode LED display ... 1-5 self test Fault LED behavior ... 2-8 LED behavior during ... 2-8 Power LED behavior ... 2-8 Self Test LED ... 1-3 behavior during factory default reset ... 3-11 behavior during self test ... 2-8 serial cable for direct console connection ... 2-16 Series 2300 switches downloading new code ... 3-12 slots for transceivers location on horizontal surface ... 2-12 operation ... 1-9 physical specifications ... B-5, B-7 subnet mask configuring ... 2-18 summary of cables used with ... 3-8 R rack mounting precautions ... 2-3 mounting the switch in a rack or...
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... reset ... 2-6 installing ... 2-6 LED indication when uninitialized ... 1-4 slot, location on switch ... 1-2 supported types ... 2-6 troubleshooting ... 3-1 basic tips ... 3-1 checking port configuration ... 3-3 checking the console messages ... 3-9 checking the LEDs ... 3-9 common network problems ... 3-1 connecting to fixed full-duplex devices ... 3-2 diagnostic tests ... 3-9 effects of improper topology ... 3-2 effects of non-standard cables ... 3-1 link test ... 3-10 Ping test ... 3-10 Proactive Network tools ... 3-8 restoring factory default configuration ... 3-11 testing connections...
... reset ... 2-6 installing ... 2-6 LED indication when uninitialized ... 1-4 slot, location on switch ... 1-2 supported types ... 2-6 troubleshooting ... 3-1 basic tips ... 3-1 checking port configuration ... 3-3 checking the console messages ... 3-9 checking the LEDs ... 3-9 common network problems ... 3-1 connecting to fixed full-duplex devices ... 3-2 diagnostic tests ... 3-9 effects of improper topology ... 3-2 effects of non-standard cables ... 3-1 link test ... 3-10 Ping test ... 3-10 Proactive Network tools ... 3-8 restoring factory default configuration ... 3-11 testing connections...