HP J3178A User Manual

Installation andReference GuideHP J3178AHP AdvanceStack Switch 208/224 Management ModuleYUMAMOD.BK : 0_ymfcvr.fm5 Page 1 Thursday, February 20, 1997

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C-8File TransfersTransferring Switch ConfigurationsFile TransfersTransferring Switch ConfigurationsYou can use the following commands to transfer swit

C-9File TransfersTransferring Switch ConfigurationsFile Transfers1. From the Main Menu select Advanced Commands2. At the command prompt, execute one o

C-10File TransfersTransferring Switch ConfigurationsFile Transfers3. At the command prompt, execute one of the following commands:To upload a configur

D-1Spanning Tree OperationDSpanning Tree OperationSpanning Tree Protocol (STP)The Switch 208/224 Management Module uses the IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree

D-2Spanning Tree OperationSpanning Tree Protocol (STP)Spanning Tree OperationFigure D-1. Example of Logical and Redundant Paths Between Two NodesnodeA

Index – 3IndexIndexAActions menudisplaying help for commands … 4-2location on screen … 3-9active path, STP … D-1address agingdescription … 2-3from Sys

4 – IndexIndexconsole RS-232configuration of… 4-16description … 2-2copyright screendisplaying … 3-6crash informationwhen it displays … 3-6customer sup

Index – 5IndexGet commandfor a configuration download … C-8requirements for … C-8Hhardware reseteffect on switch … 7-7how to perform … 7-7Helpdisplayi

6 – IndexIndexmemoryamount of … 5-3message buffersdefinition of … 5-3MIBlist of supported ones … 6-2, A-2mode, portconfiguring … 4-5display … 5-4modem

Index – 7IndexRrebootSee also resetSNMP community and traps … 6-3switch, reasons to … 3-15reconfiguring a parameter … 3-10redundant path … D-1spanning

1-1Installing the Management ModuleInstalling the Management Module1Installing the Management ModuleThe HP J3178A AdvanceStack Switch 208/224 Manageme

8 – IndexIndexsystem namewhen none is specified … 3-17TTelnetdisable or enable … 4-16inbound … 4-16outbound … 4-16steps to connect to switch … 3-6term

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Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice.© Copyright 1997Hewlett-Packard CompanyPrinted in USA 3/97Manual Part Num

1-2Installing the Management ModuleIncluded PartsInstalling the Management ModuleIncluded PartsVerify that these parts were included with the product:

1-3Installing the Management ModuleInstallation StepsInstalling the Management ModuleFigure 1-2. Remove the cover plate3. Insert the Management Module

1-4Installing the Management ModuleRemoving the ModuleInstalling the Management Module5. Turn on the power to the switch by plugging in the power cord

2-12Management Module DescriptionOverviewThe HP AdvanceStack Switch 208/224 Management Module is installed in the Management Slot in the front of eith

2-2Management Module DescriptionOverviewManagement Module Description• When pressed with the Reset button in a specific pattern, clears any configurat

2-3Management Module DescriptionModule FeaturesManagement Module DescriptionModule FeaturesWhen you install the Switch 208/224 Management Module in yo

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3-1The Switch Console3The Switch ConsoleOverviewAbout the Console Interface. The console interface enables you to recon-figure the switch and to moni

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3-2The Switch ConsoleConnecting a Console to the SwitchThe Switch ConsoleConnecting a Console to the SwitchThe Switch 208/224 Management Module offers

3-3The Switch ConsoleConnecting a Console to the SwitchThe Switch ConsoleDirect Console Connection, Using A Serial Cable and a PC Terminal Emulator or

3-4The Switch ConsoleConnecting a Console to the SwitchThe Switch ConsoleRemote Console Connection Using a Modem and a PC Terminal Emulator or Termina

3-5The Switch ConsoleConnecting a Console to the SwitchThe Switch Console4. When you see this message:Waiting for speed sense. Press enter to continue

3-6The Switch ConsoleStarting and Ending a Console SessionThe Switch ConsoleStarting and Ending a Console SessionNote This section assumes that you ha

3-7The Switch ConsoleStarting and Ending a Console SessionThe Switch ConsoleFigure 3-3. The Main MenuFor a description of Main Menu features, refer to

3-8The Switch ConsoleMain Menu FeaturesThe Switch ConsoleMain Menu FeaturesThe Main Menu (figure 3-3 on page 3-7) gives you access to these console in

3-9The Switch ConsoleScreen Structure and NavigationThe Switch ConsoleScreen Structure and NavigationConsole screens include these three elements: Pa

3-10The Switch ConsoleScreen Structure and NavigationThe Switch ConsoleTable 3-1. How To Navigate in the Console Task: Actions:Execute an action from

3-11The Switch ConsoleUsing Password SecurityThe Switch ConsoleUsing Password SecurityThere are two levels of console access: Manager and Operator. Fo

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3-12The Switch ConsoleUsing Password SecurityThe Switch ConsoleNote If there is only a Manager password set (with no Operator password), and the Manag

3-13The Switch ConsoleUsing Password SecurityThe Switch Console2. To set a new password:a. Select Set Manager Password or Set Operator Password. You w

3-14The Switch ConsoleUsing Password SecurityThe Switch ConsoleTo Recover from a Lost Operator Password: To recover from a lost Operator password, d

3-15The Switch ConsoleRebooting the SwitchThe Switch ConsoleRebooting the SwitchRebooting the switch terminates the current console session and perfor

3-16The Switch ConsoleRebooting the SwitchThe Switch ConsoleRebooting To Activate Configuration Changes. Configuration changes for some parameters be

3-17The Switch ConsoleAdvanced CommandsThe Switch ConsoleAdvanced CommandsSelecting Advanced Commands from the Main Menu presents a command prompt fro

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4-1Configuring the Switch From the Console4Configuring the Switch From the ConsoleOverviewThis chapter provides an overview of the Switch 208/224 Mana

4-2Configuring the Switch From the ConsoleOverviewConfiguring the Switch From the ConsoleTo get Help on individual parameter descriptions. In all scr

4-3Configuring the Switch From the ConsoleConfigurable FeaturesConfiguring the Switch From the ConsoleConfigurable FeaturesHow To Access the Switch Co

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4-4Configuring the Switch From the ConsoleConfigurable FeaturesConfiguring the Switch From the ConsoleSystem Configuration This screen configures basi

4-5Configuring the Switch From the ConsoleConfigurable FeaturesConfiguring the Switch From the ConsolePort ConfigurationThis screen configures the ope

4-6Configuring the Switch From the ConsoleConfigurable FeaturesConfiguring the Switch From the ConsoleIPX Service The Switch Management Module, by def

4-7Configuring the Switch From the ConsoleConfigurable FeaturesConfiguring the Switch From the Console(Optional) How To Configure IPX for Management f

4-8Configuring the Switch From the ConsoleConfigurable FeaturesConfiguring the Switch From the ConsoleInternet (IP) Service For managing the Switch 20

4-9Configuring the Switch From the ConsoleConfigurable FeaturesConfiguring the Switch From the ConsoleTo manually configure the switch for IP: 1. Fro

4-10Configuring the Switch From the ConsoleConfigurable FeaturesConfiguring the Switch From the ConsoleWhen you reboot the switch with Bootp enabled,

4-11Configuring the Switch From the ConsoleConfigurable FeaturesConfiguring the Switch From the ConsoleAn entry in the Bootp table file /etc/bootptab

4-12Configuring the Switch From the ConsoleConfigurable FeaturesConfiguring the Switch From the ConsoleSNMP Communities This screen enables you to add

4-13Configuring the Switch From the ConsoleConfigurable FeaturesConfiguring the Switch From the ConsoleFigure 4-8. The SNMP Communities Add or Edit Sc

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4-14Configuring the Switch From the ConsoleConfigurable FeaturesConfiguring the Switch From the ConsoleTrap Receivers This screen enables you to con

4-15Configuring the Switch From the ConsoleConfigurable FeaturesConfiguring the Switch From the ConsoleSerial Link Configuration Use the serial link c

4-16Configuring the Switch From the ConsoleConfigurable FeaturesConfiguring the Switch From the ConsoleConsole Configuration This screen lets you enab

4-17Configuring the Switch From the ConsoleConfigurable FeaturesConfiguring the Switch From the ConsoleSpanning Tree ConfigurationUse this screen to a

4-18Configuring the Switch From the ConsoleConfigurable FeaturesConfiguring the Switch From the ConsoleFigure 4-12. Example of the STP Configuration S

4-19Configuring the Switch From the ConsoleConfigurable FeaturesConfiguring the Switch From the ConsoleNetwork Monitoring Port You can designate a por

4-20Configuring the Switch From the ConsoleConfigurable FeaturesConfiguring the Switch From the ConsoleFigure 4-14. Example of Selecting a Monitoring

4-21Configuring the Switch From the ConsoleSaving ConfigurationsConfiguring the Switch From the ConsoleSaving ConfigurationsOnce you have completed al

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5-1Monitoring Switch Operation From the Console5Monitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleOverviewThe Main Menu in the switch’s console interface gi

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5-2Monitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleStatus and Counters MenuMonitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleStatus and Counters MenuSelect Stat

5-3Monitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleStatus and Counters MenuMonitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleSwitch InformationFigure 5-2. Examp

5-4Monitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleStatus and Counters MenuMonitoring Switch Operation From the ConsolePort StatusFigure 5-3. Example of P

5-5Monitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleStatus and Counters MenuMonitoring Switch Operation From the ConsolePort CountersFigure 5-4. Example of

5-6Monitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleStatus and Counters MenuMonitoring Switch Operation From the ConsolePort Counters - Show DetailsFigure

5-7Monitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleStatus and Counters MenuMonitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleAddress TableFigure 5-6. Example of

5-8Monitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleStatus and Counters MenuMonitoring Switch Operation From the ConsolePort Address TableThis screen lets

5-9Monitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleStatus and Counters MenuMonitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleFigure 5-8. Example of a Port Addre

5-10Monitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleStatus and Counters MenuMonitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleSpanning Tree (STP) InformationUse

5-11Monitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleStatus and Counters MenuMonitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleYou can use the Show ports action

vContents1 Installing the Management ModuleIncluded Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-12Monitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleEvent LogMonitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleEvent LogThe Event Log records operating events

5-13Monitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleEvent LogMonitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleEntering and Navigating in the Event Log Display.

5-14Monitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleEvent LogMonitoring Switch Operation From the ConsoleThe event log holds up to 100 lines in chronologi

6-1Using SNMP To Monitor and Manage the Switch6Using SNMP To Monitor and Manage the SwitchOverviewYou can manage the Switch 208/224 that has a Managem

6-2Using SNMP To Monitor and Manage the SwitchSNMP Management FeaturesUsing SNMP To Monitor and Manage the SwitchSNMP Management FeaturesSNMP manageme

6-3Using SNMP To Monitor and Manage the SwitchSNMP Configuration ProcessUsing SNMP To Monitor and Manage the SwitchSNMP Configuration ProcessIf you ar

6-4Using SNMP To Monitor and Manage the SwitchAdvanced Management: RMON and EASE SupportUsing SNMP To Monitor and Manage the SwitchAdvanced Management

7-1Troubleshooting7TroubleshootingThis chapter describes how to troubleshoot your Switch Management Module. This chapter covers these topics: checkin

7-2TroubleshootingChecking the Module LEDsTroubleshootingChecking the Module LEDsThe following table lists Switch Management Module LED behavior showi

7-3TroubleshootingProblem/Solution TableTroubleshootingProblem/Solution TableUse the following table to diagnose the problem with your Management Modu

viSNMP Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12Trap Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-4TroubleshootingIP Configuration ErrorsTroubleshootingIP Configuration ErrorsIf you are using IP communications, make sure your IP configuration par

7-5TroubleshootingDiagnostic TestsTroubleshootingTesting the Switch’s Ports and the LinksTo test the switch’s ports and the attached network links, fo

7-6TroubleshootingDiagnostic TestsTroubleshooting• Select IPXping Test. This is a network layer test that you can run on Novell NetWare IPX networks.

7-7TroubleshootingResetting the SwitchTroubleshootingResetting the SwitchResetting requires physical access to the Switch Management Module. There are

7-8TroubleshootingClearing Passwords on the Switch ConsoleTroubleshootingClearing Passwords on the Switch ConsoleYou can use the Clear button to clear

7-9TroubleshootingHP Customer Support ServicesTroubleshootingHP Customer Support ServicesIf you are still having trouble with your switch or Switch Ma

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A-1SpecificationsASpecificationsPhysical (includes bulkhead and connector):Environmental:Connectors:The RS-232-C console port conforms to V.22 bis.Ele

A-2SpecificationsSpecificationsSafety:Complies with IEC 950: (1991)+A1,A2/.EN60950 I(1992)+A1,A2Acoustic Noise: Not applicableManagement ProtocolsSup

A-3SpecificationsSpecificationsRegulatory StatementsFCC Statement (For U.S.A. Only) Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Sta

viiTesting the Switch and Management Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4Testing the Switch’s Ports and the Links . . . . . . . . . . .

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B-1Modem ConfigurationBModem ConfigurationBefore installing the modems (one attached to the Switch Management Module’s console port and one attached a

B-2Modem ConfigurationModem ConfigurationUS Robotics Courier V.FC/V.34Megahertz XJ2288 PCMCIA card modemPractical Peripherals PM288MT II V.34At the sw

C-1File TransfersCFile TransfersOverviewYou can download new Switch Management Module software (operating system—OS) and upload or download Switch 208

C-2File TransfersDownloading an Operating SystemFile TransfersUsing TFTP To Download the OS FileBefore you use this procedure, make sure of the follow

C-3File TransfersDownloading an Operating SystemFile Transfers2. Press [E] (for Edit).3. With the Protocol field highlighted, use the Space bar to sel

C-4File TransfersDownloading an Operating SystemFile TransfersUsing the SNMP-Based HP Download ManagerIncluded with your Switch Management Module is t

C-5File TransfersDownloading an Operating SystemFile TransfersUsing the Zmodem to Download the OS FileThis procedure assumes that the following items

C-6File TransfersTroubleshooting TFTP DownloadsFile TransfersTroubleshooting TFTP DownloadsIf a TFTP download fails, the Download OS screen indicates

C-7File TransfersTroubleshooting TFTP DownloadsFile Transfers One or more of the Switch Management Module’s IP or IPX configuration parameters are in