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Installation and
Configuration Guide
HP J3245A
HP AdvanceStack Switch 800T
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SEDONA.BK : sed_perf.fm5 Page 1 Thursday, February 27, 1997 10:11 AM HP Customer Support Services How to get the latest software/agent firmware You can download from the World Wide Web, HP FTP Library Service, CompuServe, and HP BBS a compressed file (j3245a.exe) containing the latest version of the HP Switch 800T software and proprietary MIB, the HP J3108A FDDI Module software, and a software download utility file (update.exe). After you download the file, extract the file by typing file
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SEDONA.BK : sed_perf.fm5 Page 2 Thursday, February 27, 1997 10:11 AM HP FIRST Fax Retrieval Service HP FIRST is an automated fax retrieval service that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. HP FIRST provides information on the following topics: ■ Product information ■ Troubleshooting instructions ■ Technical reviews and articles ■ Configuration information To access HP FIRST, dial one of the following phone numbers: Location Phone Number U.S. and Canada Only Dial 1 (800) 333-1917 w
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SEDONA.BK : b_front.fm5 Page i Thursday, February 27, 1997 10:11 AM HP AdvanceStack Switch 800T Installation and Configuration Guide HP J3245A
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SEDONA.BK : b_front.fm5 Page ii Thursday, February 27, 1997 10:11 AM © Copyright 1997 Hewlett-Packard Company Disclaimer All Rights Reserved. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. This document contains information which is protected by copyright. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTY prior permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, copyright
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SEDONA.BK : b_front.fm5 Page iii Thursday, February 27, 1997 10:11 AM Preface Preface Use of This Guide and Other Switch 800T Documentation This guide describes how to install the Switch 800T (HP J3245A) in your network and use the console interface for the HP AdvanceStack Switch 800T (hereafter referred to as the “Switch 800T”). Important! Before installing or removing a transceiver module, refer to the specific transceiver module documentation describing these procedures. ■ If you need
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SEDONA.BK : b_front.fm5 Page iv Thursday, February 27, 1997 10:11 AM Preface Overview of Console Applications Example of the HP AdvanceStack Switch 800T with Four 100Base-TX Transceivers installed When powered-up in the factory default configuration, the Switch 800T- automatically operates as a multiport learning bridge with the following configuration: ■ All ports are enabled and are members of a single broadcast domain ■ Spanning tree protocol (STP) disabled The console interface provides
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SEDONA.BK : sedona.TOC Page v Thursday, February 27, 1997 10:11 AM Contents Contents 1: Installation Installation Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 1. Install Add-In Transceivers (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 2. Verify the Switch’s Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 3. Mount the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SEDONA.BK : sedona.TOC Page vi Thursday, February 27, 1997 10:11 AM Contents SNMP Communities Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Trap Receivers Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Serial Link Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Networ
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SEDONA.BK : sedona.TOC Page vii Thursday, February 27, 1997 10:11 AM Contents 7: Advanced Concepts Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Port Trunking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Filters and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SEDONA.BK : sedona.TOC Page viii Thursday, February 27, 1997 10:11 AM Contents Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Testing Twisted-Pair Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Testing End-to-End Network Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Customer Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 A: Cables and Conn
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SEDONA.BK : sedona.TOC Page ix Thursday, February 27, 1997 10:11 AM Contents E: BOOTP Operation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1 The Bootp Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1 Bootp Database Record Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2 Configuring Bootp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installation SEDONA.BK : sed_1.fm5 Page 1 Thursday, February 27, 1997 10:11 AM 1 Installation Installation Summary This chapter describes the installation procedures for the HP J3245A AdvanceStack Switch 800T (hereafter referred to as the Switch 800T). The following is a summary of those procedures: 1. Site Preparation. Ensure that the cabling infrastructure meets the network specifications for your intended use of the Switch 800T. • For 100Base-TX transceivers used in the Switch 800T, use
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SEDONA.BK : sed_1.fm5 Page 2 Thursday, February 27, 1997 10:11 AM Installation Installation Summary 2. Install transceivers (optional). The Switch 800T is shipped with four HP J3192B AdvanceStack 100Base-TX Twisted-Pair Transceiver Modules (referred to in this manual as “transceivers”) already installed. Caution Because the Switch 800T can be damaged by installing or removing a transceiver while powered-up, the ONLY time to install additional transceivers is before powering up the switch
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Installation SEDONA.BK : sed_1.fm5 Page 3 Thursday, February 27, 1997 10:11 AM Installation 1. Install Add-In Transceivers (Optional) 1. Install Add-In Transceivers (Optional) The Switch 800T is shipped with four HP J3192B AdvanceStack 100Base-TX Twisted-Pair Transceiver Modules already installed. (The switch does not support use of the “A” version—HP J3192A—of this transceiver.) Additional twisted-pair (UTP) or fiber transceivers must be purchased separately. (You need a minimum of one t
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SEDONA.BK : sed_1.fm5 Page 4 Thursday, February 27, 1997 10:11 AM Installation 1. Install Add-In Transceivers (Optional) It may be more convenient to install additional transceivers before installing the Switch 800T into a rack or other location. Inspect your installation site and determine whether the switch’s module slots will be accessible. For a description of currently available transceivers, contact your HP-authorized LAN dealer or check Hewlett-Packard’s World Wide Web site listed
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Installation SEDONA.BK : sed_1.fm5 Page 5 Thursday, February 27, 1997 10:11 AM Installation 1. Install Add-In Transceivers (Optional) Caution For proper cooling and reduction of electromagnetic emissions, ensure that the slot covers (provided with your Switch 800T) are installed on any unused slots. 3. While constantly touching a metal part of the Switch 800T to discharge any static electric difference between your body and the switch, carefully remove the transceiver from its protective
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SEDONA.BK : sed_1.fm5 Page 6 Thursday, February 27, 1997 10:11 AM Installation 2. Verify the Switch’s Operation 2. Verify the Switch’s Operation This process verifies that the Switch 800T is operating properly. Verify the Switch Hardware 1. Connect the supplied power cord to the switch’s power receptacle. Power Receptacle on the Back of the Switch Figure 1-4. Back Panel of the Switch 800T 2. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Note The Switch 800T does not have a
