HP 5120 EI, 5120 SI Setting up an IRF fabric, IRF fabric setup flowchart, To set up an IRF fabric

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Setting up an IRF fabric

You can use HP Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) technology to connect and virtualize 5120 EI switches or 5120 SI switches into a virtual switch called an “IRF fabric” or “IRF virtual device” for flattened network topology, and high availability, scalability, and manageability.

NOTE:

•IRF is not available on the 5120-24G EI or 5120-48G EI switch. The “5120 EI switches” in this document does not include those two switch models.

•An IRF fabric cannot have both 5120 EI and 5120 SI switches.

IRF fabric setup flowchart

Figure 76 IRF fabric setup flowchart

Start

Plan IRF fabric setup

Install IRF member switches

Connect grounding cables and

power cords

Power on the switches

Install interface cards

(only on A5120 EI)

Configure basic IRF settings

Connect the physical IRF ports

Switches elected as slaves reboot and the IRF fabric is established automaticlly

End

To set up an IRF fabric:

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Contents HP 5120 EI & 5120 SI Switch Series Page Contents Page Iii Product overview Models in the HP 5120 EI Switch SeriesModels in the HP 5120 SI Switch Series Type Product code HP description AliasRegulatory Model Numbers in the HP 5120 8G SI Switch Series 5120-24G EI 2 slots/5120-24G EI TAA 2 slots panel views5120-48G EI 2 slots/5120-48G EI TAA 2 slots panel views 5120-24G EI panel views 5120-48G EI switch does not support interface cards 5120-48G EI panel viewsFront panel Front panel 5120-8G SI panel views 5120-16G SI panel views5120-24G SI panel views 5120-48G SI panel views5120-8G-PPoE+ SI panel views 5120-8G-PoE+ SI panel views5120-24G-PPoE+ SI panel views 5120-24G-PoE+ SI panel views Examining the installation site Preparing for installationSafety recommendations Temperature/humidityDust concentration limit in the equipment room CleannessLaser safety Harmful gas limits in the equipment roomInstallation tools Installing the switch Hardware installation flowInstallation methods Installing a 5120 EI switch in a 19-inch rackMounting brackets Mounting bracket kit shipped with the 5120 EI switches Rack-mounting by using only front mounting bracketsChassis Front mounting brackets Rear mounting brackets Attach the front mounting brackets to the chassis Attach the front mounting brackets to the rack Rack-mounting by using front and rear mounting brackets Attach the rear mounting brackets to a rack Mount the switch in the rack Installing a 5120 SI switch in a 19-inch rack Attach the front brackets to the rackTo attach the mounting brackets to the switch chassis Attaching the mounting brackets to the switch chassisChassis Bracket view Mounting position Front mounting position 5120-16G SI/5120-24G SI Front mounting position 5120-8G-PoE+ SI/5120-8G-PPoE+ SI Rack-mounting the switch Mount the switch in a rack 5120-16G SI Mounting the switch on a workbench Mounting the switch to a wallModels supporting wall mounting Installation procedureIntroduction to wall anchor kit Model Hole distanceMounting the switch through magnet mounting Introduction to magnetic mounting kitMagnet mounting kit Grounding the switch Grounding the switch with a grounding stripPage Make a grounding cable connector Grounding the switch by using the AC power cord Ground through the PE wire of the AC power cordConnecting the power cord Connecting the AC power cordConnecting the switch to a +12 VDC output RPS Connect the AC power cord to the 5120-48G EI switchConnecting the switch to a -52 to -55 VDC output RPS Connect the RPS cable to the -52 to -55 RPS receptacleInstalling an interface card Remove the filler panel over an interface card slotInstalling/removing a dedicated CX4/SFP+ cable Removing an interface cardVerifying the installation Removing a dedicated CX4/SFP+ cableConnecting the console cable Accessing the switch for the first timeSetting up the configuration environment Connection procedureSetting terminal parameters Connection descriptionSet the serial port used by the HyperTerminal connection Set the serial port parametersHyperTerminal window Verification before power-on Powering on the switchPowering on the switch Boot menu options Description Enter 9 to change the startup mode Changing the startup mode Enter Y at the prompt Finished User interface aux0 is available Press Enter to get started IRF fabric setup flowchart Setting up an IRF fabricTo set up an IRF fabric Identifying the master switch and planning IRF member IDs Planning IRF fabric setupPlanning IRF fabric size and the installation site Step DescriptionPlanning IRF topology and connections 5120 EI IRF fabric in daisy chain topologyIdentifying physical IRF ports on the member switches 5120 SI IRF fabric in daisy chain topologyPlanning the cabling scheme Switch chassis Candidate physical Requirements IRF portsPhysical IRF port requirements Page Configuring basic IRF settings Shows the IRF fabric topologyDisplay and maintain IRF configuration and running status Connecting the physical IRF portsAccessing the IRF fabric to verify the configuration To do … Use the command…Power supply failure Maintenance and troubleshootingPassword loss Console login password lossAC input LED behaviors that identify a fan failure Fan failure only for the 5120 EI switchesConfiguration terminal problems Mark StateChassis dimensions and weights Appendix a Technical specificationsPhysical specifications Chassis Dimensions H × W × D WeightPower input types Environmental specificationsPower specifications Chassis Operating temperature Relative humidityRPS DC input voltage specifications and RPS compatibility AC input voltage specificationsPower consumption specifications for non-PoE switches Power consumption specifications for PoE switches Cooling systemChassis Fixed fans Interface cards only for the 5120 EI switches Appendix B FRUs and compatibility matrixesGE SFP transceiver modules GE SFP+ transceiver modulesSFP+ cables Product code Cable description Cable lengthGE XFP transceiver modules Product code Cable description Connector type Cable lengthCX4 cables UTP/STP Page Console port Appendix C Ports and LEDsPorts 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet portCombo interface only available on the 5120 EI switches LEDs for the 5120 EI switchesSystem status LED RPS status LED Port mode LEDSeven-segment LED Seven-segment LED description 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port LED Port mode LED Mode Port LED status Description StatusSFP port LED Power LED LEDs for the 5120 SI switchesInterface card status LED Ethernet port LED description 5120-48G SI RPS status LED descriptionStatus Description Port mode LED Mode Port LED Ethernet port LEDs description 5120-16G SI/5120-24G SI1000Base-X SFP port LED 1000Base-X SFP port LEDs descriptionContacting HP Support and other resourcesRelated information Convention Description ConventionsConvention Description Network topology icons Verifying the installation,43 Index