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Installation Guide HP J3109A HP AdvanceStack Switch 10Base-FL Module...
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How to get the latest software/agent firmware You can download a compressed file ( j3100a.exe) containing the latest version of the HP Switch 2000 software, proprietary MIB, and a software download utility file (update.exe) from the HP BBS, HP FTP Library Service, CompuServe, and the World Wide Web.
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HP AdvanceStack Switch 10Base-FL Module Installation Guide...
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See the warranty card included with the product. A copy of the specific warranty terms applicable to your Hewlett-Packard product 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 5551 Roseville, California 95747-5551 http://www.hp.com/go/network_city...
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10Base-FL Module For the HP AdvanceStack Switch 2000 At A Glance The HP AdvanceStack 4-Port 10Base-FL Module (HP J3109A) is an optional component that you can add to an HP AdvanceStack Switch 2000 to provide four 10Base-FL ports. Connector Extractor Handle...
Software Prerequisite: To use the 10Base-FL Module in the Switch 2000, the switch must be running software version A.02.01 or later. (Refer to step 1 under “Overview” on page 1.) Standards Adherence: The J3109A 10Base-FL Module complies with the IEEE 802.3j standard.
Overview Overview You can install a 10Base-FL Module into any of the Switch 2000’s six module slots. The following steps provide an overview. The actual installation procedure begins on page 2. Determine whether your Switch 2000 is running the necessary operating system (OS) version and, if necessary, download a new version (page 2).
Downloading Software Downloading Software Use this procedure in either of the following cases: You are installing a 10Base-FL Module in your Switch 2000 for the first time. A 10Base-FL Module is already installed in the Switch 2000 and you now want to upgrade the operating system (OS) to a newer version.
Hewlett-Packard’s World Wide Web or other electronic sources. (Refer to “HP Customer Support Services” on the card included in the front of this manual.) Both the disk and the self-extracting (j3100a.exe) file contain one or more of the following files: The switch update utility, named update.exe, and a readme.txt file...
Downloading Software Observe the following when downloading the OS software to the Switch 2000: – filename.swi and filename.fdd must be in the same direc- tory. – filename must be the same for both files (that is, the files must be the .swi and .fdd file pair from the disk or from the self- extracting j3100a.exe file.
Downloading Software Download the software upgrade by using one of the following methods: • TFTP download using a TFTP server and the Download OS option in the Switch 2000 console interface: This is the recom- mended download method if you have TFTP server access to the Switch 2000.
Unused Slot Caution Static electricity can severely damage the sensitive electronic components on the HP AdvanceStack Switch 10Base-FL module. When handling and installing the module in your switch, follow these procedures to avoid damage from static electricity: Handle the module by its edges and avoid touching the components and the circuitry on the board.
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Installing the 10Base-FL Module in an Unused Slot Replace the Blank LED Label LED Label Slot Strip with the 10Base-FL Strip Module Slot “A” Module Slot “B” Loosen These Two Screws Figure 2. Remove the Cover Plate from an Unused Switch Port Holding the module by its edges—taking care not to touch the metal connectors—position the module in front of an open slot on the switch by aligning the edges of the module with the small grooves near the bottom...
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Installing the 10Base-FL Module in an Unused Slot Make sure the module’s extractor handles are in the open position (rotated away from the face plate), then push the module into the slot until you feel the extractor handles contact the switch chassis. (The handles will move slightly upwards when they contact the chassis.) Seat the module in the slot by simultaneously pushing in on both extractor handles until they are firmly seated against the front panel of the module...
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If the Fault LED continues flashing, remove the module and contact your HP-authorized LAN dealer or HP networking support representative. If a module is not installed properly, and the module slot Fault LED...
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Installing the 10Base-FL Module in an Unused Slot Tighten These Two Screws Figure 6. Securing the Module in the Slot Connect the appropriate ST-type network cables to the module’s 10Base-FL ports. To Tx Jack in 10Base-FL Port on Another Device To Rx Jack in 10Base-FL Port on Another Device Figure 7.
Installing the 10Base-FL Module in an Unused Slot Check the port LEDs for the newly-installed module to ensure that the port(s) connected in the preceding step are up. (If you have not already done so, install the LED label strip as described in step 1 on page page 6.) The “port-enabled”...
Installing the 10Base-FL Module in an Unused Slot Rebooting the Switch You can reboot the switch either by using the Reboot Switch command in the console Main menu or by pressing the recessed Reset button located to the right of the Power LED. Reset Button Figure 9.
Removing or Replacing a Module Removing or Replacing a Module Use this section to do either of the following: Replace one module with another Remove a module without replacing it Loosen These Two Screws Figure 10. Removing the Module from the Slot Remove any network cables from the ports on the module.
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Removing or Replacing a Module Do one of the following: • If you will be installing another 10Base-FL Module in the slot, go to “Installing the 10Base-FL Module in an Unused Slot” on page 6 and begin with step 3. To install another module type, refer to the manual you received with that module.
Hewlett-Packard BBS and World Wide Web Hewlett-Packard FTP Library Service on the Internet CompuServe HP Network Phone-In Support (NPS) HP FIRST FAX Retrieval Service These services are described on the card at the front of this manual.
ST-type connectors. Electromagnetic Emissions FCC part 15 Class A CISPR-22 Class A EN55022 Class A VCCI Class 1 Immunity EN50082-1 See also the Declaration of Conformity in the installation guide for the HP J3100A AdvanceStack Switch 2000.
Regulatory Statements Regulatory Statements FCC Statement (U.S.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 harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Declaration of Conformity This product is designed for operation with the J3100A HP AdvanceStack Switch 2000 and is listed in the Declaration of Conformity included in the HP AdvanceStack Switch 2000 Installation Guide. DOC Statement (Canada) Complies with Canadian EMC Class A requirements.