HP GbE2c manual Replacing and upgrading the switch

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Replacing and upgrading the switch

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Replacing an existing switch

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Regulatory compliance notices

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Class A equipment

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Modifications

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Cables

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Canadian notice

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European Union regulatory notice

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BSMI notice

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Japanese class A notice

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Korean class A notice

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Laser compliance

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Technical specifications

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General specifications

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Runtime switching software default settings

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General default settings

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Port names, VLANs, STP, trunking default settings

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Physical and environmental specifications

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Performance specifications

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Performing a serial download

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Introduction

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Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedure

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Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure

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SNMP MIBs support

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MIB overview

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SNMP Manager software

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Supported MIBs

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Supported traps

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Electrostatic discharge

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Preventing electrostatic discharge

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Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge

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RJ-45 pin specification

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Standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector

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Troubleshooting

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Forgotten administrator user name and password that was configured on the switch

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Health LED on the switch is not on

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Health LED on the switch stays amber for more than 30 seconds and switch does not boot

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No link LED appears, even after plugging the Category 5 cable in the RJ-45 connector of the external port

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Cannot access the switch serial console interface using null modem connection from a PC Terminal Emulation

 

Program

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Error message that the switch failed to complete the system self-testing appears on the serial console screen

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The switch fails to get its IP settings from the BOOTP server, even though by default it is configured for BOOTP...

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The keyboard locks up when using HyperTerminal to log on to the switch through the console interface

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Cannot connect to the switch console interface remotely using Telnet

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Password is not accepted by the switch using the remote console interface immediately after a reboot

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Cannot connect to the switch console interface remotely using SSH

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Cannot connect to the switch SNMP interface

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The port activity LEDs continuously indicate activity after connecting more than one port to another switch or

 

destination device

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Contents May 2006 First Edition Part Number Audience assumptions Contents Replacing and upgrading the switch Acronyms and abbreviations Index Features IntroductionOverview Additional referencesIntroduction Switch redundancy Configuration and managementSwitch architecture Diagnostic toolsPort Mapping Dual switches Redundant crosslinksLayer 2 switching Supported technologiesRedundant paths to server bays Ieee 802.1 Q-based VlanStore and forward switching scheme Port mirroringPort trunking and load balancing Tftp supportNTP Auto-negotiation of duplex mode and speed SSH and SCPXModem Igmp SnoopingRedundant images in firmware External componentsRear panel Connectors Planning the switch configuration Installing the switchDefault settings Switch security User, operator, and administrator access rightsInstalling the switch Manually configuring a switchConfiguring multiple switches Preparing for installationAccessing the switch Installing the switchLogging on and configuring the switch Cabling the switch Supporting software and special considerationsReplacing and upgrading the switch Replacing an existing switchReplacing and upgrading the switch Regulatory compliance notices Class a equipmentModifications CablesEuropean Union regulatory notice Bsmi notice Japanese class a noticeKorean class a notice Laser compliance Technical specifications General specificationsRuntime switching software default settings General default settingsSTP Page Mstp UFD Igmp Port names, VLANs, STP, trunking default settings Physical and environmental specifications Performance specificationsPage Performing a serial download Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedureIntroduction Performing a serial download Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure Performing a serial download Performing a serial download MIB overview Snmp MIBs supportSnmp Manager software Supported MIBs Supported trapsSnmp MIBs support Preventing electrostatic discharge Electrostatic dischargeGrounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge RJ-45 pin specification Standard RJ-45 receptacle/connectorConfigured on the switch TroubleshootingHealth LED on the switch is not on Action Action Cannot connect to the switch Snmp interface Cannot enable a port in multiple VLANs while configuring VlansSwitch configuration is corrupt Download fails after starting to download the firmware fileAcronyms and abbreviations LAN OSI UDP Index Snmp MIBs, supported Snmp traps, supported
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