Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Downloading New Code

Downloading New Code

When product enhancements occur for the Series 8200zl Switch, new code can be downloaded to the switch through several methods, for product enhancements and new features. Please see the Management and Configuration Guide which is on the ProCurve Web site. See page 5-1for details.

The new code would be available on the ProCurve Networking Web site,

www.procurve.com/software.

HP Customer Support Services

If you are still having trouble with your switch, Hewlett-Packard offers support 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the use of a number of automated electronic services. See the Customer Support/Warranty booklet that came with your switch for information on how to use these services to get technical support. The ProCurve Networking Web site, www.procurve.com/support also provides up-to-date support information.

Additionally, your ProCurve authorized network reseller can provide you with assistance, both with services that they offer and with services offered by ProCurve Networking.

Before Calling Support

Before calling your networking dealer or ProCurve Support, to make the support process most efficient, retrieve the following information:

Information Item

Information Location

 

 

• product identification, including the chassis,

the front of the switch, and on the

modules, and mini-GBICs

modules and mini-GBICs

• details about the switch’s status including the OS

switch console: show tech

(software) version, a copy of the switch config-

command

uration, a copy of the switch Event Log, and a

 

copy of the switch status and counters informa-

 

tion

 

• copy of your network topology map, including

your network records

network addresses assigned to the relevant de-

 

vices

 

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