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Contents
Module 1: HP Enterprise Switch Overview
Objectives .................................................................................................... 1-1 Modular switches .......................................................................................... 1-2 HP A12500 Switch Series ............................................................................... 1-3 HP A9500 Switch Series................................................................................. 1-5 HP A9500 Switch Series (Cont.) ...................................................................... 1-7 HP A7500 Switch Series ................................................................................. 1-8 HP A7500 Switch Series (Cont.) ...................................................................... 1-9 HP A7500 Switch Series (Cont.) .....................................................................1-10 HP A7500 Switch Series (Cont.) ..................................................................... 1-1 1 Fixed-port (flex-chassis) switches ................................................................... 1-12 HP A5820 Switch Series ................................................................................ 1-13 Summary ..................................................................................................... 1-14
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A5820 port LEDs ......................................................................................... 2-18 Management Ethernet port status LEDs ..................................................... 2-19 Port LEDs at Rate Mode setting ................................................................2-20 Port LEDs at Duplex Mode setting ............................................................ 2-21 A5820 Module LEDs: OAP module status ....................................................... 2-22 A5820 LEDs on the installed modules: OAP module status ................................ 2-23 OAP module .................................................................................. 2-23 A5820 LEDs on the installed modules: Interface module status .......................... 2-24 A7500/9500 Module LEDs: Interface module status ........................................ 2-25 A12500 Module LEDs: Interface module status ................................................ 2-26 A7500/9500/12500 LEDs on installed modules ............................................. 2-27 LEDs for the PoE power system .......................................................... 2-27 Switch modules ........................................................................................... 2-28 Installing a module into an A-Series switch ...................................................... 2-29 Prepare to Install the Module ............................................................ 2-29 Install the Module ........................................................................... 2-29 Hot-swapping and hot-inserting modules .................................................. 2-31 Modules for A5820 Switch Series .................................................................. 2-32 Interface modules for A7500 Switch Series ..................................................... 2-33 Interface modules for A7500 Switch Series (cont.)............................................2-34 Additional modules for A7500 Switch Series ................................................... 2-35 Fabric/management modules ........................................................... 2-35 Wireless module ............................................................................. 2-35 Security modules ............................................................................ 2-36 Modules for A9500 Switch Series .................................................................. 2-37 Interface modules ........................................................................... 2-37 Fabric/management modules ........................................................... 2-38 Wireless module ............................................................................. 2-38 Security modules ............................................................................ 2-38 Modules for A12500 Switch Series ................................................................ 2-39 Interface modules ........................................................................... 2-39 Management module ...................................................................... 2-39 Fabric modules ............................................................................... 2-39 Power module ................................................................................ 2-39 SFP transceivers .......................................................................................... 2-40 Installing an SFP transceiver .......................................................................... 2-41 Disconnecting the cable connected to an SFP transceiver ........................... 2-42 Removing an SFP transceiver .................................................................. 2-43 Supported HP Fast Ethernet SFP transceivers................................................... 2-44 Supported HP Gigabit SFP transceivers ..........................................................2-45 Supported HP Gigabit SFP transceivers (cont.) ................................................ 2-46 Supported HP 10GbE SFP+ transceivers ......................................................... 2-47 Switch power supplies ................................................................................. 2-48 Redundant power supplies ............................................................................2-49 Installing a power supply ..............................................................................2-50
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Installing a power supply in an A12500 ......................................................... 2-51 Supported power supplies ............................................................................ 2-52 A5820 Switch Series ....................................................................... 2-52 A7500 Switch Series ....................................................................... 2-52 A9500 Switch Series ....................................................................... 2-52 A12500 Switch Series ..................................................................... 2-53 Switch fan trays ...........................................................................................2-54 Installing a fan tray ...................................................................................... 2-55 Supported fan trays ..................................................................................... 2-56 A5820 Switch Series ....................................................................... 2-56 A7500 Switch Series ....................................................................... 2-56 A9500 Switch Series ....................................................................... 2-56 A12500 Switch Series ..................................................................... 2-57 Summary .................................................................................................... 2-58
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Resetting routers to factory defaults ................................................................ 5-29 HP A6600 and A8800 modules and accessories ........................................... 5-30 Supported HP Fast Ethernet SFP transceivers.................................................... 5-31 Supported HP 622M SFP transceivers............................................................ 5-32 Supported HP Gigabit transceivers ............................................................... 5-33 Supported HP Gigabit transceivers (cont.) ...................................................... 5-34 Supported HP 2.5G transceivers ................................................................... 5-35 Supported HP 10G transceivers .................................................................... 5-36 HP A6600 router interface modules ...............................................................5-37 HP A6600 router interface modules (cont.) .................................................... 5-38 HP A6600 router modules ........................................................................... 5-39 HP A6600 router accessories ....................................................................... 5-40 HP A8800 router interface modules ............................................................... 5-41 HP A8800 router interface modules (cont.) .................................................... 5-42 HP A8800 router modules ........................................................................... 5-43 HP A8800 router accessories ....................................................................... 5-44 Summary ................................................................................................... 5-45
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Module 1 introduces you to the switches in HPs enterprise switch portfolio. After completing this module, you should be able to:
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Modular switches
This section describes the modular switches that are part of the HP enterprise switch portfolio. These switches are all Layer 3/4 managed switches, and all provide support for Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) technology. IRF enables interconnected switches to be managed and perform as a single virtual fabric with one IP address, greatly increasing the port number and switching capability of the switches while simplifying the network and increasing availability.
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A12518
256 10GbE, 384 Gigabit/SFP ports, combo 3060 Gbps switching capacity Throughput up to 960 mpps 8 interface module slots 512 10GbE, 864 Gigabit/SFP ports, combo 6660 Gbps switching capacity Throughput up to 2160 mpps 18 interface module slots 2 Main Processing Unit (MPU) slots (for management modules) 9 switch fabric slots One RJ-45 console port A12508
HP A12518 Switch
Both
The HP A12500 Switch Series comprises a pair of powerful routing switches with maximum capacity for large network cores or large data centers. It delivers more than 6.6 Terabits of high-performance switching capacity, aggregates up to 512 10 Gigabit Ethernet or 864 Gigabit Ethernet ports, and offers a future-proof architecture that enables doubling of the chassis backplane capacity to support emerging 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet requirements. In this series the following features are unique to the HP A12508 Switch:
Support for up to 256 10GbE ports, 384 10/100/1000 ports, 384 SFP ports, or a combination of these port types 3060 Gbps routing/switching capacity Throughput up to 960 mpps 8 interface module slots Support for up to 512 10GbE ports, 864 10/100/1000 ports, 864 SFP ports, or a combination of these port types 6660 Gbps routing/switching capacity Throughput up to 2160 mpps 18 interface module slots 2 Main Processing Unit (MPU) slots (for management modules) 9 switch fabric slots 6 power supply slots
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AC or DC powered Redundant, hot-swappable management modules, switching fabric, fan trays, and power supplies A passive backplane (backplane has no active components for increased system reliability) Hot-swappable interface modules One RJ-45 console port
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80 10GbE, 240 Gigabit/SFP ports 600 Gbps switching capacity Throughput up to 360 mpps 5 interface module slots 128 10GbE, 384 Gigabit/SFP ports 571 Gbps switching capacity Throughput up to 864 mpps 8 interface module slots 1RJ-45 console port Support for Power over Ethernet (PoE) 1 fan tray slot 2 MPU/switch fabric slots
A9508
HP A9508 Switch
A9505
Both:
Like the A12500s, the HP A9500 Switch Series offers outstanding capacity for the network core or data center as well as redundant, hot-swappable modules, fan trays (though only the HP A9512 Switch supports more than one fan tray), and power supplies; and a passive backplane for resiliency and high availability. Note, however, that in the A9500 Switch Series the functions of management modules and switch fabric modules have been combined: this switch series supports MPU/fabric modules. All switches in this series provide one RJ-45 console port, two MPU/fabric slots, and two power supply slots. These switches also support Power over Ethernet (PoE), and use a PoE filter at the rear of the chassis to import power from an external PoE power supply. They can all be AC or DC powered. The HP A9505 Switch also includes the following features:
Support for up to 80 10GbE ports, 240 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports, or 240 SFP ports, or a combination of these port types 600 Gbps routing/switching capacity Throughput up to 360 mpps 5 interface module slots 1 fan tray slot
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Support for up to 128 10GbE ports, 384 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports, or 384 SFP ports, or a combination of these port types Throughput of 571 mpps 8 interface module slots 1 fan tray slot
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MPU/switch fabric slots interface module slots for PoE RJ-45 slot fan tray slots
Support
Support for up to 192 10GbE ports, 576 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports, or 576 SFP ports 1440 Gbps routing/switching capacity Throughput of 864 mpps 12 interface module slots 2 fan tray slots
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Throughput
MPU/switch fabric slot interface module slots RJ-45 console port for PoE
Support
There are six switches in the HP A7500 Switch Series, which, like the A9500s, provides support for redundant management/switch fabric modules as well as a passive backplane for high availability. (Note: As you will see, the HP A7503-S includes just one MPU/switch fabric slot.) All of these switches also have one RJ-45 console port. And they support PoE, can be AC or DC powered, and provide two slots for redundant power supplies. The HP A7502 Switch includes the following additional features:
Support for up to 16 10GbE ports, 96 10/100/1000 ports, 96 SFP ports, or a combination of these port types 192 Gbps routing/switching capacity Throughput up to 144 mpps 2 interface module slots
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16 10GbE, 120 Gigabit/SFP ports, combo 192 Gbps switching capacity Throughput up to 144 mpps 1 MPU/switch fabric slot 2 interface module slots 28 10GbE, 144 Gigabit/SFP ports, combo 480 Gbps switching capacity Throughput up to 276 mpps 2 MPU/switch fabric slots 3 interface module slots 1 RJ-45 console port Support for PoE
HP A7503 Switch
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The HP A7503 1 Fabric Slot Switch (HP A7503-S) includes these features:
Support for up to 16 10GbE ports, 120 10/100/1000 ports, 120 SFP ports, or a combination of these port types 192 Gbps routing/switching capacity Throughput up to 144 mpps 1 MPU/switch fabric slot 2 interface module slots
As mentioned earlier, unlike the HP A7503-S the HP A7503 Switch has two MPU/switch fabric slots instead of one. It also has three interface module slots, while the A7503-S has just two. Other features are as follows:
Support for up to 28 10GbE ports, 144 10/100/1000 ports, 144 SFP ports, or a combination of these port types 480 Gbps routing/switching capacity Throughput up to 276 mpps
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10GbE, 288 Gigabit/SFP ports, combo Gbps switching capacity up to 492 mpps
A7506 A7506-V
768 2 6 1
Throughput
MPU/switch fabric slots interface module slots RJ-45 console port for PoE 13 rack units (RU) 21 RU
Figure 1 - 6: HP A7500 Switch Series (Cont.)
Support
Form factor
A7506: A7506-V:
The HP A7506 Switch also includes two MPU/switch fabric slots as well as the following features:
Support for up to 52 10GbE ports, 288 10/100/1000 ports, 288 SFP ports, or a combination of these port types 768 Gbps routing/switching capacity Throughput up to 492 mpps 6 interface module slots
The HP A7506 Vertical Switch Chassis (HP A7506-V) offers the same features in a 21 rack unit (RU), as opposed to a 13 RU, form factor.
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10GbE, 480 Gigabit/SFP ports, combo Gbps switching capacity up to 720 mpps
1 152 2 1
Throughput 10
MPU/switch fabric slots interface module slots for PoE RJ-45 console port
Support
Finally, the HP A7510 Switch includes the following features in addition to its redundant MPU/switch fabric slots:
Support for up to 84 10GbE ports, 480 10/100/1000 ports, 480 SFP ports, or a combination of these port types 1 152 Gbps routing/switching capacity Throughput up to 720 mpps 10 interface module slots
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SFP+ 10GbE ports 2 interface module slots 1 Open Application Platform (OAP) module slot
HP A5820-24XG-SFP+ Switch
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RF-45 10/100/1000 ports 488 Gbps switching capacity Throughput up to 363 mpps 1 RJ-45 console port
Figure 1 - 8: HP A5820 Switch Series
In this series the HP A5820-14XG-SFP+ Switch with 2 Interface Slots and 1 OAA slot supports up to 14 SFP+ 10GbE ports. The HP A5820-24XG-SFP+ Switch supports up to 24 SFP+ 10GbE ports. As its name suggests, the HP A5820-14XG-SFP+ Switch with 2 Interface Slots and 1 OAA Slot also supports two interface module slots for HP Extended Modules and one Open Application Platform (OAP) module slot as well. Developed based on the HP Open Application Architecture (OAA) Software, OAP modules enable compatible switches to provide security, management, and wireless communication applications flexibly in addition to basic data forwarding functions. Both switches in this series include these features:
4 RJ-45 10/100/1000 ports 488 Gbps routing/switching capacity Throughput up to 363 mpps 1 RJ-45 console port Support for 2 power supplies for redundancy
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Summary
Features of HP A-Series core and data center switches
Modular
switches
HP A12500 Switch Series HP A9500 Switch Series HP A7500 Switch Series Fixed
This module introduced you to the HP A-Series enterprise core and data center switches and outlined the features that they provide.
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This module outlines the basic HP enterprise switch components and accessories that you should be familiar with to provide support to customers who purchased these products. After completing this module, you should be able to:
Identify the location and purpose of the switch LEDs Identify the various components supported by the switches Install and remove these components
Please note that this course does not cover cabling and connectors. For information on cable specifications and compatible connectors, please see Module 3: HP ASeries Switch Hardware in the Servicing HP Networking Products training.
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LEDs
This section explains how to interpret the various LEDs found on HPs enterprise switches. Because the LEDs for A-Series switches vary depending on their functionality, a thorough examination of every LED on every switch in this portfolio would require a significant portion of the time be allotted for this course. Instead, this section is designed to help you identify different types of LEDs and use them to determine what is happening on the switch. You should then be able to identify a switchs operating condition at any given moment and begin to diagnose error conditions. For a complete explanation of a switchs LEDs, refer to the Installation Manual for the specific switch model.
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An A-Series switch may have one or more of three general types of LEDs: Switch LEDs Module LEDs Port LEDs
Switch LEDs
Switch LEDs indicate hardware and status conditions that might affect switch operation. Typical switch LEDs report on the status and operation of the following: Self-test Temperature Fan Power supplies Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Keep in mind that A-Series switches offer a variety of functions and capabilities. Although many switches have similar LEDs, not all switches have or need the same LEDs. The preceding list includes the most common LEDs; it is not a comprehensive list.
Module LEDs
Module LEDs provide information about the operation of a particular module, including the following: Module status Module activity PoE compatibility
Port LEDs
Port LEDs provide information about the operating status of a specific port, including the following: Port activity PoE compatibility and supply Full-duplex operation Connection speed
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If you are familiar with the Servicing HP Networking Products training, many of the A5820 switch LEDs will be familiar to you. These include the following: System status LED (also known as the power LED on certain A-Series switches) Port mode LED Seven-Segment Display LED Hot-swappable power supply status LEDs Power supply LEDs (these are the LEDs on the power supplies themselves)
The next several slides will cover the switch LEDs that are supported on the A5820 switches.
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You may recall that the System Status LED, marked SYS on the front of many ASeries switches, helps you determine the working status of the switch. (This LED is also known as the Power LED depending on the A-Series switch.) The System Status LED may be steady green, flashing green, steady red, flashing yellow, or off. Each of these indicates a specific system status. As you may recall, most A-Series switches have two startup modes: normal startup and fast startup. By default, the system starts up in fast startup mode and no self-test is performed. If you set the startup mode to normal, the switch performs a self-test, and it will take approximately five seconds for the switch to fully boot. When the System Status LED is on/green, the switch is started normally. When the System Status LED is blinking green, the system is performing a self-test. When the System Status LED is on/red, the self-test failed. The System Status LED and Seven-Segment Display LED together indicate the result of the self-test. When the System Status LED is blinking yellow, the self-test failed on at least one port. When the System Status LED is off, the switch is powered off.
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Pressing the Mode button changes Port Mode LED settings and what is displayed on the Port LED for each port. Switch LED Port Mode (green/yellow) State On Green Yellow Port LEDs indicate port speed. Port LEDs indicate port duplex mode. Meaning
To optimize the amount of information that can be displayed for each port in the limited space available, the A5820, like many A-Series switches, relies on multipledisplay LEDs, or Mode LEDs. These LEDs can indicate more than one port condition and are controlled by the Mode button (also known as the port mode LED switching button). The Port Mode LED and the Port LEDs together indicate the operation status for the ports. Pressing the Mode button changes the setting of the Port Mode LED and the condition reported by the Port LEDs. When the Port Mode LED is on/green, the Port LED indicates the speed at which each port is operating. When the Port Mode LED is on/yellow, the Port LED indicates the duplex mode in which each port is operating. To change the setting of the Mode LED, press the Mode button and cycle through the settings until you reach the desired one. (Mode LEDs are discussed in more detail later in the module when Port LEDs are described.)
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Another multiple-display LED on the A5820 that you may be familiar with is the Seven-Segment Display LED. The Seven-Segment Display LED works together with the System Status LED to indicate the A5820s operating status. On the next several pages, we will discuss the meaning of the many System Status LED/Seven-Segment Display LED combinations.
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Switch is the command switch in the cluster. Switch is cluster member. Switch is waiting to join cluster. Member ID of the switch in the cluster.
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The Seven-Segment Display LED indicates the cluster status of the switch when the system status LED is on/green. In this case, the Seven-Segment Display LED should be interpreted as follows: Displaying C means the switch is the command switch in the IRF cluster. Displaying S means the switch is an IRF cluster member. Displaying c means the switch is waiting to join an IRF cluster. Displaying a specific number means that the number displayed is the switchs member ID in the IRF cluster. (A stands for 10.)
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On A5820 switches, hot-swappable power supply status LEDs help you determine the working status of a hot-swappable power supply. These LEDs provide the following information:
Switch LED State
Green PWR1 Yellow Off Green PWR2 Yellow Off
Meaning
Hot-swappable power supply slot 1 is installed with a power supply, and the power output is normal. Hot-swappable supply module slot 1 is installed with a power supply, but an output failure occurred. No power supply is installed in hot-swappable power supply slot 1, or no power is input. Hot-swappable power supply slot 2 is installed with a power supply, and the power output is normal. Hot-swappable power supply slot 2 is installed with a power supply, but an output failure occurred. No power supply is installed in hot-swappable power supply slot 2, or no power is input.
In addition, the A5820 power supplies own LEDs let you know if the power input is normal or a power failure has occurred. The LEDs are labeled AC OK and DC OK or Input and Output, depending on the power supply.
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The A7500, A9500, and A12500 switches do not provide LEDs on the switch chassis itself. Rather you will find the LEDs on modules and other components installed in the chassis, including the following: Main Processing Unit (MPU) module(s) (the switch management module) Power monitoring module (on the A12500) Power supplies (on the A9500 and the A12500) Fan trays (on the A9500 and the A12500)
As you will see, all LEDs for the A7500 series are on the MPU. The figure on this page illustrates the location of these LEDs on the A12500 switch.
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MPU LEDs
The Main Processing Unit (MPU) module is the core of all three modular switch series in HPs enterprise switch portfolio: the A7500, A9500, and A12500. The MPU provides the following general functions: Calculating routes, maintaining forwarding tables, and providing data exchange between interface modules (referred to as line processing units, or LPUs, in the A7500 and A9500 series installation manuals) Providing system configuration and module monitoring functions, and upgrading and resetting module software Processing the monitoring signals of components such as system power and fans Supporting active/standby switchover (if two MPU modules are installed)
In keeping with its responsibilities, it also provides LEDs that you can use to monitor the status of the switch. MPUs vary, but the illustrations above give you an idea of the kinds of LEDs you will see. The following list is more comprehensive. Depending on the switch, these LEDs are provided: Management Ethernet port status LED Port status LEDs Switching fabric module status LEDs Interface module (LPU [Line Processing Unit]) status LEDs We will take a closer look at module status LEDs a little later in this training module. Fan tray status LEDs
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Power frame status LEDsPower frames house the power supplies. Power supply status LEDsThese are found on the A7500. As we will discuss in a moment, the A9500 and A12500 series provide power-related LEDs on the power supplies themselves. MPU status LED(s)There are LEDs that indicate if the MPU is faulty or operating normally and LEDs that let you know if the MPU is in an active or passive state. USB interface status LED Compact flash (CF) card status LEDCF cards are advanced portable storage products.
What these LEDs are called, how they work (whether in their on state they are always steady or can also blink, for example), and what their On/Off/Blinking status means varies from one switch series to another. For details about the MPU LEDs for a particular switch series, please see the installation manual for that series.
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A12500 power LEDs: Power input Power output Service (A12500 only) Fault
Now we will take a quick look at how you might troubleshoot power issues on HPs enterprise switches.
Color
Green
State
On Off
Meaning
The power monitoring module is working normally. The power monitoring module is faulty. At least one power supply is faulty. All power supplies have been removed from the power frame. The power frame switch is off. Power supplies are in position, but there is no AC power supply provided. A power supply is being inserted or removed. The power supplies are working normally. Reserved
MINOR
Yellow
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If you cannot solve the problem after going through the above checking steps, contact HP technical support. Note that on the A12500 Switch Series there is a fourth LED on the power supply: the Service LED. If on, the Service LED lets you know that the power supply is operating at too high a temperature.
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A7500 OK and FAIL LEDs A9500/ A12500 RUN and ALM LEDs
As mentioned earlier, when the System Status LED on the A5820 is on/red and the Seven-Segment Display LED displays F, a switch fan has failed. The A5820s fan trays do not have their own status LEDs. Well take a look now at how fans are monitored on the A7500, A9500, and A12500 switches. First, the MPU on the A7500 provides the following LEDs regarding the status of installed fan trays:
Switch LED
OK FAIL
State
On Off On Off
Meaning
Operation is normal. The fans are faulty or out of position. The fans are faulty or out of position. Operation is normal.
On the A12500 MPU there is a FAN LED. When it is blinking red, one or two fan trays are faulty. Specifics on each fan tray are provided on the A12500 fan trays themselves, as shown in the table below. The A9500 also provides this information on its fan trays. (It does not provide a FAN LED on the MPU.)
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RUN
State
Green Off Off Blinking red Red
Meaning
The fan tray works normally. The fan tray failed. The fan tray works normally. (On the A12500) The rotating speed of the fan is too low, or the internal circuit of the fan is faulty. The fan tray is faulty.
ALM
The ALM LED on the fan tray will remain on for 2 to 3 seconds when the switch is powered on. If the RUN LED of the fan tray, or the OK LED of the MPU, is off, make sure of the following: The fan tray is well seated. All the cables connecting the fan tray and the backplane have been correctly connected and are in good condition. The fans are working normally. The rotation of the fans has not been blocked. Nothing is blocking the chassis vent. The blank filler panels have been inserted into empty interface module slots.
On the A12500, when the ALM LED is blinking red or the RUN LED is off (ALM LED is on), you can use the display fan verbose command to determine if the rotating speed of the fan tray is lower than the threshold.
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Port LEDs communicate information regarding specific ports rather than the switch in general. This page and the next several pages examine A5820 port LEDs and explain how to interpret their behavior.
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ACT
The HP A5820-24XG-SFP+ Switch provides a management Ethernet port on the front panel. The port can connect to a background terminal for system program loading and debugging, or to a network management station for remote system management. Two management Ethernet port status LEDsLINK and ACTare also located on the front panel. These LEDs provide the information listed above.
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Each port on A5820 switches has one LED. This Port LED interacts with the Port Mode LED to communicate information regarding the specific port, such as the active, link, duplex, and speed statuses of the port. As explained earlier, the operation of the Port Mode LED is controlled by the Mode button on the switch chassis, and the current selection is revealed by the LEDs color. Press the Mode button to change from one mode to the next. A green Mode LED means the Port LED is in rate mode. A green Port LED indicates that the port is operating at its maximum speed (10 Gpbs or 1 Gbps, depending on the port). The LED flashes quickly when the port is enabled and receiving a link signal. A yellow Port LED indicates that the port is operating at slower speeds (1 Gbps or 10/100 Mbps, depending on the port). The LED flashes quickly when the port is enabled and receiving a link signal. If the port LED is off, then the port is not receiving a link beat or the port has been disabled.
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You can use the Mode button to check the duplex mode of each RJ-45 port. Press the button until the Port Mode LED displays yellow. In duplex mode, a Port LED displays green if the port is operating in full-duplex mode (meaning data can be transmitted in two directions simultaneously). The Port LED displays yellow if the port is operating in half-duplex mode (meaning data can be transmitted in one direction at a time). If the port LED is blinking yellow, the port failed POST. If the port LED is Off, the port is not in use or is down.
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The A5820-14XG-SFP+ Switch with 2 Interface Slots and 1 OAA Slot has a SLOT3 LED for the OAP module.
Well take a look now at module LEDs. First, the HP A5820-14XG-SFP+ Switch with 2 Interface Slots and 1 OAA Slot provides one Open Application Platform (OAP) module status LED (SLOT3) on its front panel. Developed based on the HP Open Application Architecture (OAA) Software, OAP modules enable compatible switches to provide security, management, and wireless communication applications flexibly in addition to basic data forwarding functions. If the Module LED is on, an OAP module has been installed in the corresponding slot and is operating correctly. If the Module LED is off, the corresponding slot is empty. If the LED is blinking yellow, the corresponding module is not the correct type of module, is not installed properly, or is malfunctioning.
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OAP module
For example, the following LEDs are found on the OAP module: PWR LEDLets you know if the modules power system is working normally and if there is no power to the OAP card System status LED (RUN)Lets you know if the system is working normally, if it is starting or uploading software, and if it has been reset CF card status LED (CFS)Lets you know if the Compact Flash (CF) card is operating normally, if a read/write operation is being performed, and if there is no CF card in the slot (CF cards are advanced portable storage products.) Management Ethernet port status LED (Management)Lets you know if a management link is present and if data is being received or transmitted
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Figure 2 - 16: A5820 LEDs on the installed modules: Interface module status
The interface modules provide information about their ports. Note that the Mode button changes the information that the Port LED reports. By default the modules Port LEDs are in rate mode. The Mode button displays as solid green in this mode. You can also press the Mode button until the Mode LED displays a solid green to access rate mode for the module. In this mode, a Port LED is green if the port is transmitting at its highest speed. Depending on the module installed, the highest speed might be 10 Gbps or 1000 Mbps. If a Port LED is yellow, the port is operating at its lowest speed, such as 1 Gbps or 10/100 Mbps. If you press the Mode button until the Mode LED displays yellow, the modules Port LEDs are in duplex mode. If the Port LED is green, the port is operating in full-duplex mode. If the Port LED is yellow, it is operating in half-duplex mode.
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ALM
On Off A7500
A9500
Earlier in this module you learned that status LEDs for installed interface modules are found on the Main Processing Unit (MPU) of the A7500, A9500, and A12500 Switch Series. The A7500 and A9500 provide the information shown above. There are LEDs provided for each module slot.
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The A12500 series provides an LC LED on the MPU that lets you know when one or more of the interface modules are faulty. For specifics, the interface modules themselves provide LEDs. Depending on the module, LINK and ACT LEDs or one LINK/ACT LED indicate whether or not a link is present and if data is being transmitted or received. A RUN LED indicates if the module itself is working normally.
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The interface modules for the A7500, A9500, and A12500 series also provide port status LEDs that acknowledge whether or not a link is present and if data is being transmitted or received across that link.
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This section explains how to both install and hot-swap modules. It also provides a list of supported modules. (Power supplies and fan trays will be covered later in this module.)
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The figure above illustrates installing an interface module into an A5280 switch. The same procedure can be used to install an OAP module into this switch. This is also the procedure for installing interface and other modules into the A7500, A9500, and A12500 series.
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After the module is fully inserted, insert the two retaining screws to secure the module in place. The screws should be tightened until they are secure but not over-tightened.
Note If you do not use one or more of the slots, make sure that the slot cover plate is still attached over the slot for safe operation and proper switch cooling. You should not have more than one module slot uncovered at a time.
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Hot-insert:
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A-Series switches that have expansion modules support hot-swapping, which allows you to replace a module without interrupting the operation of the switch. To hot-swap a module, you must replace a module with one of the same type. The replaced or new module is then immediately operational; you do not have to reboot the switch. A-Series switches also support hot-inserting, allowing you to install a module without shutting down the switch.
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The following interface modules can be installed in switches in the A5820 series: HP 4-port 10-GbE SFP+ A5800 Module (JC091A) HP 2-Port 10-GbE SFP+ A5800 Module (JC092B)
In addition, the A5820-14XG-SFP+ Switch with 2 Interface Slots and 1 OAA Slot supports the HP A5800 Access Controller OAA Module (JD441A). With this module installed, the A5820-14XG-SFP+ Switch offers an integrated wired/wireless solution. The module supports enterprise servicesincluding fine user control and management, RF management and security, fast roaming, QoS, and IPv6 support for up to 256 802.1 1a/b/g/n access points. Sixty-four APs are supported by default, and upgrade licenses are available in 32-AP increments for flexible expansion.
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Many of the interface modules that can be installed in switches in the A7500 series are listed below. The table is continued on the following page. HP 48-port 100Base-FX A7500 Module (JD197B) HP 48-port 10/100Base-T A7500 Module (JD198B) HP 48-port Gig-T PoE-ready A7500 Module (JD199B) HP 48-port GbE SFP A7500 Module (JD21 1B) HP 48-port Gig-T PoE A7500 Module (JD210A) HP 40-port Gig-T w/ 8-port GbE SFP PoE-ready A7500 Module (JD228B) HP 24-port GbE SFP w/ 2-port XFP A7500 Module (JD205A) HP 24-port Gig-T w/ 2-port XFP A7500 Module (JD206A) HP 24-port GbE SFP A7500 Module (JD203B) HP 24-port Gig-T A7500 Module (JD204B) HP 16-port GbE SFP w/8 Combo port A7500 Module (JD223A) HP 12-port GbE SFP A7500 Module (JD207A) HP 8-port 10-GbE SFP+ A7500 Module (JF290A)
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The following interface modules can also be installed in switches in the A7500 series: HP 2-port 10-GbE XFP A7500 Module (JD201A) HP 12-port GbE SFP Advanced A7500 Module (JD202A) HP 1-port 10-GbE XFP Advanced A7500 Module (JD200A) HP 48-port GbE SFP Extended A7500 Module (JD237A) HP 48-port Gig-T PoE+ Extended A7500 Module (JD229B) HP 24-port GbE SFP w/ 2-port XFP Extended A7500 Module (JD230A) HP 24-port GbE SFP Extended A7500 Module (JD234A) HP 8-port 10-GbE XFP Extended A7500 Module (JD191A) HP 4-port 10-GbE XFP Extended A7500 Module (JD235A) HP 2-port 10-GbE XFP Extended A7500 Module (JD236A) HP 48-port GbE SFP Enhanced A7500 Module (JD221A) HP 16-port GbE SFP w/8 Combo port Enhanced A7500 Module (JD231A) HP 4-port 10-GbE XFP Enhanced A7500 Module (JD232A) HP 2-port 10-GbE XFP Enhanced A7500 Module (JD233A)
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Wireless Security
This page lists additional types of modules that can be installed in switches in the A7500 series:
Fabric/management modules
HP A7510 768Gbps Fabric/Main Processing Unit (JD220A) HP A7500 384Gbps Fabric/Main Processing Unit (JD194B) HP 384Gbps Fabric A7500 Module w/12 SFP Ports (JD224A) HP A7500 384Gbps Fabric/Main Processing Unit w/2 XFP Ports (JD193B) HP A7500 384Gbps Fabric/Advanced Main Processing Unit (JD195A) HP 384Gbps A7500 Lite Fabric Module (JF219B) HP A7503-S 144Gbps Fabric/MPU w/16 GbE SFP Ports and 8 GbE Combo Ports (JD222A) HP A7502 Main Processing Unit (JD196A)
Wireless module
With the HP A7500 Access Controller Module for 128640 Access Points (JD440A) installed in the chassis, the A7500 Switch Series, like the A5820 Series, offers an integrated wired/wireless solution. The HP A7500 Access Controller Module for 128640 Access Points supports enterprise servicesincluding fine user control and management, RF management and security, fast roaming, QoS, and IPv6 support for up to 640 802.1 1a/b/g/n access points. By default the module supports up to 128 APs, and upgrade licenses are available in 128-AP increments for flexible expansion.
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Security modules
HP TippingPoint S1200N IPS A7500 Module (JC527A) HP A7500 VPN Firewall Module (JD249A) HP A7500 Load Balancing Module (JD252A) HP A7500 NetStream Monitoring Module (JD254A)
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This page lists the modules that can be installed in switches in the A9500 series.
Interface modules
HP 48-port GbE SFP A9500 Module (JC1 13A) HP 48-port Gig-T A9500 Module (JC107A) HP 48-port Gig-T PoE A9500 Module (JC1 16A) HP 16-port GbE SFP w/8 Combo port A9500 Module (JC123A) HP 16-port Gig-T w/8 Combo port A9500 Module (JC122A) HP 16-port 10-GbE SFP+ A9500 Module (JC108A) HP 4-port 10-GbE XFP A9500 Module (JC1 14A) HP 2-port 10-GbE XFP A9500 Module (JC1 12A) HP 48-port GbE SFP Advanced A9500 Module (JC471A) HP 48-port Gig-T Advanced A9500 Module (JC1 15A) HP 16-port GbE SFP w/8 Combo port Advanced A9500 Module (JC1 17A) HP 16-port Gig-T w/8 Combo port Advanced A9500 Module (JC1 19A) HP 4-port 10-GbE XFP Advanced A9500 Module (JC1 18A) HP 2-port 10-GbE XFP Advanced A9500 Module (JC470A)
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Fabric/management modules
HP A9500 720Gbps Fabric/Main Processing Unit (JC120A) HP A9505 360Gbps Fabric/Main Processing Unit (JC121A)
Wireless module
The A9500 also provides support for a wireless controller module, the HP A9500 Access Controller Module for 128-640 Access Points. As with the A7500 Access Controller Module, 128 APs are supported on the base model, and additional support is provided in 128-AP licensed increments for up to 640 802.1 1a/b/g/n APs.
Security modules
HP A9500 VPN Firewall Module (JD245A) HP A9500 NetStream Monitoring Module (JD246A) HP A9500 Load Balancing Module (JD247A)
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HP A12500 Management Module (JC072A) HP A12508 Switch Fabric Module (JC067B) HP A12518 Switch Fabric Module (JC066A) HP A12500 Power Monitor Module (JC502A)
Finally, this page lists the interface, fabric, management, and power monitoring modules that can be installed in switches in the A12500 series:
Interface modules
HP A12500 48-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) LEB Module (JC074A) HP A12500 48-port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) LEC Module (JC065A) HP A12500 48-port 1000BASE-X (SFP, LC) LEB Module (JC075A) HP A12500 48-port 1000BASE-X (SFP, LC) LEC Module (JC069A) HP A12500 4-port 10GBASE-R/W (XFP, LC) LEB Module (JC076A) HP A12500 4-port 10GBASE-R/W (XFP, LC) LEC Module (JC070A) HP A12500 8-port 10GBASE-R/W (XFP, LC) LEB Module (JC073A) HP A12500 8-port 10GBASE-R/W (XFP, LC) LEC Module (JC068A) HP A12500 32-Port 10GBASE-R (SFP+, LC) REB Module (JC064A) HP A12500 32-Port 10GBASE-R (SFP+, LC) REC Module (JC476A)
Management module
Fabric modules
HP A12508 Switch Fabric Module (JC067B) HP A12518 Switch Fabric Module (JC066A)
Power module
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The next section explains how to install or remove an SFP transceiver. It also lists the SFP transceivers supported by HPs enterprise switches.
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To install an SFP transceiver, complete the following steps: 1. 2. 3. Remove any fibers from the transceiver before installing it. Pivot the clasp on the transceiver up until it catches a knob on the top of the transceiver. Hold the transceiver on both sides and push the transceiver into the socket until it makes firm contact with the socket. You should be able to feel the top and bottom clasp release catch.
If you are installing a transceiver in an area with limited space, you can gently push on the front face of the transceiver instead of holding it by the sides during installation.
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To disconnect a cable connected to an SFP transceiver, complete the following steps: 1. Use your thumb to apply gentle pressure to the connector and loop your forefinger through the ring attached to the cable connector, as shown in the picture above. 2. Pull the clasp on the cable out in a parallel direction. It is very important to make sure you pull the cable directly backward; if you try to pull the cable in a direction that is not parallel to the socket, you could damage the clasp or triangular fillister, which is a part of the socket that connects to the clasp to keep the cable from slipping out while installed.
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To remove an SFP transceiver, complete the following steps: 1. 2. 3. Disconnect the fiber cable from the transceiver. Pivot the clasp down to a horizontal position. Hold the transceiver on both sides and gently pull it out of the socket.
Make sure to pivot the clasp down to a horizontal position. Doing so releases the spring tabs from the socket. If you try to pull the transceiver out with the clasp in vertical position and the spring tabs still caught in the socket, you could damage the spring tabs or the transceiver socket.
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This table lists the HP enterprise switches that support Fast Ethernet SFP transceivers. These switches support the following transceivers: HP X120 100M/1G SFP LC LX Transceiver (JF832A) HP X1 10 100M SFP LC FX Transceiver (JF833A) HP X1 10 100M SFP LC LH40 Transceiver (JD090A) HP X1 10 100M SFP LC LH80 Transceiver (JD091A) HP X1 10 100M SFP LC FX Transceiver (JD102B) HP X1 10 100M SFP LC LX Transceiver (JD120B)
For information on which transceivers are supported on which switch models within a series, please see the data sheet or installation manual for that series.
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This table lists the following HP Gigabit SFP transceivers and the enterprise switches that support them. (This table is continued on the following page.) HP X120 100M/1G SFP LC LX Transceiver (JF832A) HP X124 1G SFP LC LH40 1310nm Transceiver (JD061A) HP X120 1G SFP LC LH40 1550nm Transceiver (JD062A) HP X120 1G SFP LC LH100 Transceiver (JD103A) HP X170 1G SFP LC LH70 1550 Transceiver (JD109A) HP X170 1G SFP LC LH70 1570 Transceiver (JD1 10A) HP X170 1G SFP LC LH70 1590 Transceiver (JD1 1 1A) HP X170 1G SFP LC LH70 1610 Transceiver (JD1 12A) HP X170 1G SFP LC LH70 1470 Transceiver (JD1 13A) HP X170 1G SFP LC LH70 1490 Transceiver (JD1 14A) HP X170 1G SFP LC LH70 1510 Transceiver (JD1 15A) HP X170 1G SFP LC LH70 1530 Transceiver (JD1 16A)
For information on which transceivers are supported on which switch models within a series, please see the data sheet or installation manual for that series.
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This table is a continuation of the table on the previous page. It lists the following HP Gigabit SFP transceivers and the enterprise switches that support them. HP X125 1G SFP LC LH70 Transceiver (JD063B) HP X125 1G SFP RJ45 T Transceiver (JD089B) HP X120 1G SFP LC BX 10-U Transceiver (JD098B) HP X120 1G SFP LC BX 10-D Transceiver (JD099B) HP X125 1G SFP LC SX Transceiver (JD1 18B) HP X120 1G SFP LC LX Transceiver (JD1 19B)
For information on which transceivers are supported on which switch models within a series, please see the data sheet or installation manual for that series.
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Finally, the table above lists the HP enterprise switches that support these 10-GbE SFP+ transceivers: HP X130 10G XFP SC ZR Transceiver (JD107A) HP X135 10G XFP LC ER Transceiver (JD121A) HP X130 10G XFP SC LR Transceiver (JD108B) HP X130 10G XFP LC SR Transceiver (JD1 17B) HP X130 SFP+ LC SR Transceiver (JD092B) HP X130 SFP+ LC LRM Transceiver (JD093B) HP X130 SFP+ LC LR Transceiver (JD094B) HP X240 SFP+ SFP+ 0.65 m Direct Attach Cable (JD095B) HP X240 SFP+ SFP+ 1.2 m Direct Attach Cable (JD096B) HP X240 SFP+ SFP+ 3 m Direct Attach Cable (JD097B)
For information on which transceivers are supported on which switch models within a series, please see the data sheet or installation manual for that series.
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All these switches support redundant, load-sharing power supplies, which are installed in the back of the switch. To provide true redundancy, the second power supply should be connected to a different AC power source than the other supply. Then, if one AC power source fails, the switch will continue to run.
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To install a power supply, complete the following steps: 1. Using a Philips-head screwdriver, loosen and remove the screws holding the slot cover or existing power supply in place. Remove the existing power supply, holding the handle with one hand and the module bottom with the other. 2. Grasp the new power supply handle with one hand and hold the module bottom with the other. Install the power supply into an open power slot as shown in this slide.
Caution The switch power supplies are hot-swappable; they can be installed while the switch is receiving power from the supply in another slot. But, as indicated by the caution statement on the power supply, the supply must not be connected to AC power before being installed.
3. Push the power supply all the way into the switch chassis until the face of the power supply is flush with the back face of the switch. 4. Insert and tighten the screws to secure the power supply.
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On an A12500 the power frame cover protects the power supply air filter and the power frame slot. When you need to service the power supplies, rotate the cover up first. Then, insert the PSU slowly into the slot until it is firmly seated, close the panel, and press the clip at the bottom left corner to lock the PSU in position.
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Below are the power supplies supported on each of the switch series in this training. For information on which power supplies are supported on which switch models within a series, please see the HP networking web site.
HP A8800/A9500 2000W DC Power Supply (JC029A) HP A8800/A9500 3500W DC Power Supply (JC473A) HP A8800/A9500 1800W AC Power Supply (JC1 10B)
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HP enterprise switches have fan trays that can be replaced if a problem occurs. Fan trays are hot-swappable, but you should install a new one soon after removing the old one to ensure that the switch continues to function normally. If you want to replace the fan tray when the switch is working, separate the fan tray from the backplane to disconnect the power and wait till the fan stops rotating before pulling it out completely. To replace the fan tray, complete these steps: 1. Loosen and then remove the screws securing the fan tray in place. 2. Using the handle on the installed fan tray, pull the fan tray out of the switch chassis. 3. Insert the new fan tray into the switch chassis and push until it is firmly seated. (When removing or installing the fan tray, hold it by the bottom. Never attempt to lift a fan tray with its handle, which is not designed to support weight.) 4. Insert and tighten the screws on the new fan tray. Note that fan trays of the A7500 series are fixed either with captive screws or with two locks. In addition, the fan tray handle of the A7506-V is hidden in the groove of the fan tray. You need to rotate the handle out of the groove before removing the fan tray from this switch, or installing a new fan tray into the switch.
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On this page are lists of the fan accessories supported on each of the switch series in this training. Note that the A9505 and A9512 use the same type of fan tray, and intermixing of fan trays is supported. The A9508-V uses a different fan tray. The A7503-S and A7502 also use the same fan tray: the HP A7502 Spare Fan Assembly (JD213A). The other A7500 models use their own fan trays. The other switch series do not support the intermixing of fan trays between switch models in the series.
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HP A12518 Fan Assembly (JC080A) HP A12508 Fan Assembly (JC081A) HP A12518 Air Filter (JC083A) HP A12508 Air Filter (JC082A)
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Summary
You have learned to: Use LEDs to monitor switch status and troubleshoot problems Install modules, transceivers, power supplies, and fan trays
Figure 2 - 41: Summary
This module introduced you to the basic hardware components for the HP enterprise switches. You should now understand how to interpret the basic types of LEDs on these switches, and how to install replacement components if you determine that a module, transceiver, power supply, or fan tray has failed.
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Like other HP A-Series switches, the HP A12500, A9500, A7500, and A5820 Switch Series run the Comware operating system, as do the routers covered in the next modulethe HP A6600 and A8800 Router Series. To learn how to perform basic configuration tasks on the switches, you can use the information outlined in Module 4: Basic Configuration of HP A-Series Switches in the Servicing HP Networking Products course. Likewise, to configure the A6600 and A8800 routers, you can use the steps outlined in Module 22: Basic Configuration of HP A-Series Routers in the Servicing HP Networking Products course. In addition to the software features outlined in these two modules in Servicing HP Networking Products, the A12500, A9500, A7500, and A5820 Switch Series support high-availability features. Two of these high-availability featuresactive and standby switchover and Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF)affect the software upgrade process. The A6600 and A8800 Router Series support active and standby switchover but not IRF.
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The A7503-S switch, the A6602 router, and the A5820 Switch Series do not support active and standby switchover. This module explains how to upgrade software on:
Switches and routers that support active and standby switchover Switches that are part of an IRF virtual devices Describe the active and standby switchover process Explain how to update the software on switches and routers that have an active main board (AMB) and a standby main board (SMB) Explain how to update software on switches that are part of an IRF virtual device
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support active and standby switchover, enabling them to recover if an MPU fails. are interconnected into a highly flexible, highly available virtual device.
Figure 3 - 1: Two operating modes for switches
IRF mode
Switches
The A12500, A9500, A7500, and A5820 switches can operate in one of two modes:
Standalone mode In standalone mode, the switches that have two main processing units (MPUs) support active and standby switchover, which enables the switches to recover if a main processing unit (MPU) becomes unavailable. It also allows you to upgrade the switch software with minimal interruption of services. You will learn more about active and standby switchover in this module.
Note The A7503-S switch and the A5820 Switch Series do not have two MPUs and, therefore, do not support active and standby switchover.
Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) mode IRF enables you to interconnect multiple switches into a highly flexible, highly available virtual device. IRF not only simplifies management but also provides redundancy. Further, IRF streamlines network operations, facilitates expansion, increases performance, and decreases costs. (The A5820 switch also supports IRF.) In this module, you will learn how to upgrade switches that are part of an IRF virtual device. (For more information about IRF, refer to the switch documentation.)
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This section describes the MPU redundancy offered by A12500, A9500, and A7500 switches and A8800 and A6600 routers. It then explains how this redundancy enables active and standby switchover, which can be used to minimize the disruption of services during a software upgrade.
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With the exception of the A7503-S switch and the A6602 router, the A12500, A9500, and A7500 switches and the A6600 and A8800 routers have two MPUs. One of the MPUs functions as the active main board (AMB) and one as the standby main board (SMB). By default, the board with the smaller slot number is designated as the AMB. You can configure which board acts as the AMB, but this task is beyond your responsibility to perform basic configuration and management tasks. The following sections describe the functions the AMB and SMB handle on the switches and routers.
A12500 switches
On the A12500 switches, the AMB is always in a working state. It handles:
Management functions (such as the CLI, FTP, and Simple Network Management Protocol [SNMP]agent) Control functions (such as routing protocols and Multiple Spanning Tree protocol)
The SMB is in a backup state. All the routing protocols and configuration settings on the AMB are backed up to the SMB. If the AMB fails, the SMB takes over the management and control functions. The A12500 switches also require multiple Switch Fabric Modules (SFMs), which handle inter-slot forwarding. Unlike the AMB and the SMB, these SFMs work in loadbalancing modeall of them forward packets.
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Load-single modeThe AMB processes and forwards all packets; while the SMB is in a standby state. Load-balance modeThe AMB and the SMB share responsibility for forwarding packets.
By default, the AMB and SMB function in load-single mode. To change this setting, use the xbar command:
<A-Series switch> system-view [A-Series switch] xbar [load-balance | load-single]
To view which mode the AMB and SMB are using, use the display xbar command.
By default, the routers operate in load-single mode. To view which mode the AMB and SMB are using, use the display xbar command.
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Initial synchronization
1. SMB notifies the AMB that it has been installed. 2. AMB sends response. 3. SMB requests batch backup. 4. AMB notifies HA applications to begin the backup. 5. After the backup is completed, AMB enters the real-time backup state. 6. AMB notifies SMB that the backup is completed. 7. SMB enters the real-time backup state.
Figure 3 - 4: Initial synchronization
By default, the AMB synchronizes its data with the SMB. This initial synchronization process is outlined below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. When the AMB and SMB are installed and powered on, the SMB notifies the AMB that it has been installed. The AMB sends a response message to the SMB. The SMB sends a batch backup request to the AMB. The AMB sends a message to all applications that support high availability, requesting that they perform a batch backup. When the backup is completed, the AMB enters the real-time backup state. This means that the AMB will hereafter automatically back up changed data (in realtime). The AMB notifies the SMB that the backup is complete. The SMB enters the real-time backup state, which means that the SMB will be ready to receive changed data from the AMB.
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To successfully complete an active and standby switchover, the AMB and SMB must have completed this synchronization.
Note During the initial synchronization, you will not be able to configure the switch. Once this initial synchronization is completed, however, the AMB will back up only the changed data.
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The SMB can take over for the AMB if it failsa process that is called active and standby switchover. Two types of active and standby switchovers can occur:
Automatic active and standby switchoverIf the AMB fails or is removed from the switch, the SMB automatically begins to function as the AMB. Manual active and standby switchoverYou can force a switchover by entering certain commands at the command line interface (CLI). For example, you may want to force a switchover when you upgrade the switch software. That way, you can eliminate downtime during the upgrade process.
When the switchover occurs, the original SMB becomes the new AMB and begins to control the system bus and the application protocols. The original AMB disconnects from system bus. When possible, the original AMB automatically reboots and functions as the new SMB.
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As mentioned earlier, using an active and standby switchover to upgrade software helps minimize downtime. As a result, this upgrade is sometimes called a graceful upgrade. To use the active and standby switchover in an upgrade, you must ensure that the difference between the current version of the switch software and the new version is relatively small. If the changes between versions are too extensive, the SMB may not be upgraded properly. (In this case, see Upgrading the boot file for the SMB on the next page.) To upgrade a switch or router by performing an active and standby switchover, complete the following steps: 1. Download the newest software version to the AMB and SMB. Use FTP, TFTP, or XModem to download the updated switch software to the AMB and SMB and save it in the flash area on the switch. 2. Specify the boot file as the newest software version for the next startup of the AMB and SMB.
<Switch> boot-loader file flash:/update.bin slot 0 main <Switch> boot-loader file slot1#flash:/update.bin slot 1 main
In this example command, update.bin is the new software file. Slot 0 is where the AMB is installed, and slot 1 is where the SMB is installed. The main option indicates that this file will be the primary boot file.
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By default, the switch checks the software version running on the SMB to ensure it matches the version running on the AMB. Configure the switch to ignore the version check for the SMB.
[A-Series switch] ha slave-ignore-version-check
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Save the configuration on the AMB so that it is synchronized to the SMB. If the auto-update function is enabled, you can save the configuration on the AMB, and the file will be backed up on the SMB. The auto-update configuration should be enabled by default, but if someone has changed this default setting, enter:
[Switch] slave auto-update config
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Once the upgrade on the SMB is completed, force the switchover between the AMB and SMB.
[Switch] slave switchover Caution!!! Confirm switch slave to master[Y/N]?y
After the switchover, the original AMB will reset, restart, and update its software. The software on both boards will be updated. If you want to re-enable the version check for the SMB, enter:
[Switch] undo ha slave-ignore-version check Note
The SMB is working normally. The back backup process between the AMB and SMB is completed. Switchover is enabled. This is the default setting. If the setting has been changed, enter slave switchover enable.
To upgrade the SMB so that the SMB and AMB have the same software version, complete the following steps: 1. 2. Copy the AMBs current boot file to the SMB. Before upgrading the boot file for the SMB, use the dir command to view whether there is enough space on the storage medium of the SMB. If there is not enough space, the boot-loader update command will fail. Specify this boot file as the boot file to be used at the next device boot for the SMB.
boot-loader update file <file location> slot <slot-number>
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The SMB reboots automatically, and the upgrade of the SMB is completed. The SMB and the AMB will be running the same version.
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Enable automatic synchronization (default setting):
[Switch] slave auto-update config
To enable the AMB to back up its configuration to the SMB, you must enable automatic synchronization. This is the default setting, but if someone has changed this setting, you can enable it by entering:
[Switch] slave auto-update config
By default the switchover feature is enabled on the switch or router. If an active and standby switchover does not occur automatically when the AMB fails or when you try to manually force a switchover, the default setting might have been changed. To enable the switchover feature, enter:
[Switch] slave switchover enable
If the switchover feature is enabled, you can manually force a switchover by entering:
[Switch] slave switchover
If you need to remove the AMB, perform an active and standby switchover first.
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When the SMB is powered on, the switch or router checks the software versions running on the AMB and SMB. If the versions of the two boards are not consistent, the SMB cannot be started. If the SMB will not restart or if you want to upgrade the SMBs software, you may want to temporarily prevent the switch from checking the SMBs software. To do so, enter:
[Switch] ha slave-ignore-version-check
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Replace <slot-number> with the slot number of a card. If no slot number is specified, the backup state of the AMB is displayed. For example:
<Switch> display switchover state Master HA State to Slot [1]: Slave is absent.
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This section describes how to upgrade switches that operate in IRF mode. These instructions apply to all switches that support IRF, including the A5820 switches. (This upgrade process does not apply to routers, which do not support IRF.)
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IRF allows companies to connect two or more A-Series switches and create one virtual device. Using a virtual switch not only simplifies management, but also provides redundancy and load balancing. IRF streamlines switch operations, facilitates expansion, increases performance, and decreases costs. When you are required to upgrade switches that are members of an IRF virtual device, you use the In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) process. ISSU allows you to upgrade the switch without disrupting the services running on the switch. There are two ISSU upgrade processes:
Because the member switch-based ISSU upgrade process is simpler and easier, HP recommends that you use this process whenever possible.
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Process:
1. Upgrade the masters local SMB. 2. Perform an active standby switchover. 3. Upgrade all the other main boards, one-by-one.
Figure 3 - 12: Main-board ISSU upgrade process
If you use the main-board ISSU upgrade, the IRF virtual device is considered a distributed device with one global AMB, multiple global SMBs, and multiple interface cards. In an IRF virtual device, the global AMB is the AMB on the master. This global AMB manages the entire IRF virtual device. The global SMBs, on the other hand, are main boards on other switches in the IRF virtual device. The global SMBs back up the configuration information stored on the global AMB. The master in the virtual devices also has a local SMB. The main steps in an ISSU main board-based ISSU upgrade are listed below. 1. 2. Upgrade the local SMB on the master. This upgrade will not affect the global AMB, allowing it to operate normally. Perform an active and standby switchover, making the upgraded local SMB become the new global AMB. (Note that both the hotfixes for interface cards and the upgrade program for the main boards are compressed in the boot file of the system. You can use the issu load command to upgrade the boot file.) Upgrade all the other main boards one-by-one.
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This upgrade process provides non-stop services because the IRF virtual device ensures the data and state of all main boards remain synchronized. The interface cards are upgraded by installing a hotfix and do not require a reboot. To use this upgrade process, you must ensure that the result of version compatibility check is compatible. You will learn how to perform a version compatibility check later in this module.
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You can determine whether or not an interface card will require a reboot if you upgrade the switch to a particular version of software. Enter the display version comp-matrix file filename command, replacing filename with the name of the upgrade file. If the upgrade method of an interface card is displayed as Hotfix, it means the hotfix upgrade method will be applied, and the service on this interface card will not be interrupted; if Reboot is displayed, it means the interface card will be rebooted during the upgrade process, and the service on this interface card will be interrupted for a short time.
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Rather than upgrading each main board one-by-one, you can upgrade each of the member switches. This method does not require upgrade hotfixes in the boot file. However, each member switch is upgraded through a switch reboot, thus causing a brief interruption to the traffic passing through the member switches. However, the other For this upgrade process, you would complete these steps: 1. Upgrade a member in the IRF virtual device. This upgrade will not affect the master, which will continue to operate normally. (If you have more than two members in the IRF virtual device, upgrade all of them, except the master, at this time.) Perform an active and standby switchover, making an upgraded member become the new master. Reboot the former master.
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HP recommends that you aggregate links on different interface cards or even different switches to avoid traffic interruption during the upgrade process.
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Before performing an ISSU upgrade, you should complete the following checklist. Completing this checklist will help ensure that the upgrade is completed successfully. 1. 2. Save the current configuration, using the save command. Verify the running status and software version of each main board and interface card. To check this information, use the display device command. Ensure that the master and the other member switches have two main boards, all interface cards operate normally, and all main boards have the same software version. Use the display boot-loader command to verify the boot file information. Ensure that the AMBs use the same boot file, which means the two files have the same file path, name, and content. Use the display switchover state command to verify the active-standby state. Ensure that the SMB is in a real-time backup state, which is displayed as:
Realtime backup
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4.
5. 6.
Use FTP, TFTP or other method to copy the new boot file to the root directory on all main boards. Use the dir command to verify that:
The new boot file and the old boot file exist on all main boards The file paths are the same on these boards
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compatible
Incompatible
During the ISSU upgrade, the AMB and the SMB may run a different version of the boot file. When you enter the issu load command for the upgrade, the switch performs a static compatibility check based on the version compatibility information recorded in the boot file. If the new version does not support ISSU or the new version is the same as the current version, the ISSU upgrade cannot be performed. If the SMB passes the static compatibility check, it reboots with the new software version, and then the system performs a dynamic version compatibility check. Before entering the issu load command, you can check the compatibility by entering the following command:
<Switch> display version comp-matrix file filename
Replace <filename> with the name of the new switch software. The compatibility check result can be any of the following:
Compatible The fundamental modules that support the operation of the switch and the service modules are compatible. The ISSU upgrade between the two versions can proceed successfully.
Basic-level compatible The fundamental modules that support the operation of the switch are compatible, but some protocol modules are incompatible. The system disables the incompatible modules automatically, and the ISSU upgrade between the two versions can proceed successfully.
Incompatible The fundamental modules that support the operation of the switch are incompatible. In this case, you need to include the force keyword when you enter the issu load command. After starting up with the new software version, the SMB operates in the independent active mode, and the interface cards can be upgraded only through the reboot upgrade method.
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Unknown The specified version file does not support ISSU or cannot be upgraded using ISSU.
The result of the compatibility check can affect the upgrade process, as you will learn in the sections that follow.
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First, enter the display version comp-matrix file filename command, and then view the command output:
If the compatibility information between the current version and the upgrade version is displayed as Compatible or Partially compatible and the upgrade methods of all interface cards are displayed as Hotfix, follow the steps in Table 3-2 to perform an ISSU upgrade. Otherwise, you cannot use this upgrade for the IRF member switch. You must use the member switch-based ISSU upgrade process.
Table 3-1: Main board-based ISSU upgrade steps for compatible versions
Task
Enter system view
Command
system-view
Explanation
Required <chassis-number> is the member ID of the slave switch. Entering this command reboots the SMB of the master. It also starts the version rollback timer. (By default the timer is set to 45 minutes.) You must execute the issu accept or issu commit command before the timer expires. Entering one of these commands ensures that the switch deletes the rollback timer and does not roll back the switch to the previous software version. For more information about the version rollback feature, see Version rollback on page 3-26.) Required The values of the <chassis-number> and <slot-number> arguments provided
Perform a manual active and standby switchover to make the SMB of the master become the
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Task
new global AMB and upgrade all interface cards by installing a hotfix
Command
Explanation
in this command must be the same as those specified in the issu load command. Execution of this command reboots the former global AMB. Optional Entering this command prevents the switch from rolling back the upgrade after the version rollback timer expires. The values of the chassis-number and slotnumber arguments provided in this command must be the same as those specified in the issu load command. Required If two main boards on the same member switch need to be upgraded, upgrade them one by one; otherwise, all interfaces cards on this member switch will reboot. Entering this command reboots the main boards specified in the command.
To verify that the boot file has been upgraded correctly, enter:
[Switch] display boot-loader
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First, enter the display version comp-matrix file filename command, and then view the command output:
If the compatibility information between the current version and the upgrade version is displayed as Compatible or Basic-level compatible, follow the steps in Table 3-2 to perform an ISSU upgrade. If the compatibility information between the current version and the upgrade version is displayed as Incompatible, follow the steps in Table 3-3 to perform an ISSU upgrade. If the compatibility information between the current version and the upgrade version is displayed as Unknown, the IRF member switch cannot be upgraded through ISSU.
Command
system-view
Explanation
Required <chassis-number> is the member ID of the slave switch. Entering this command reboots the slave. It also starts a version rollback timer. (By default the timer is set to 45 minutes.) You must execute the issu accept or issu commit command before the timer expires. This ensures that the switch deletes the rollback timer and does not roll back the switch to the previous software version.
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Task
Perform a manual active and standby switchover to make the former slave become the new master
Command
Explanation
Required The value of the chassis-number argument provided in this command must be the same as that specified in the issu load command. Entering this command reboots the former master. Optional Entering this command prevents the switch from rolling back the upgrade after the version rollback timer expires. The value of the chassis-number argument provided in this command must be the same as that specified in the issu load command. Required Execution of this command reboots the former master.
Command
system-view issu load file <filename> chassis <chassis-number> force
Explanation
Required <chassis-number> is the member ID of the slave switch. Execution of this command reboots the slave. Required The value of the chassis-number argument provided in this command must be the same as that specified in the issu load command. Execution of this command reboots the former master.
Perform a manual active and slave standby to upgrade the whole IRF virtual device
To verify that the boot file has been upgraded correctly, enter:
[Switch] display boot-loader
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Version rollback
If you need to cancel the upgrade, you can use the version rollback function. There are two types of version rollbacks:
Auto-rollbackThis rollback occurs when the version rollback timer expires. This timer is started you enter the issu load command. If you do not enter the issu accept or issu commit command before the timer expires, the switch stops the upgrade and reverts to the previous version of software. When you enter the issu accept or issu commit command, the switch deletes the version rollback timer and maintains the new version of software. Manual rollbackYou can manually rollback the switch to the previous software version by entering the issu rollback chassis command when the switch is in the load, switchover, or accept state. (These states are described later in this module.) You must perform the version rollback before you enter the issu commit command. For a main board-based upgrade, enter:
[Switch] issu rollback chassis <chassis-number> slot <slotnumber>
By default, the version rollback timer is set to 45 minutes. To change this setting, enter:
[Switch] issu rollback-timer <minutes>
Replace <minutes> with the number of minutes you want. To display information about the version rollback timer, enter:
<Switch> display issu rollback-timer
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ISSU states
During the ISSU process, the switch will be in one of these states:
Init Load Switchover Accept Commit
During the ISSU upgrade process, the switch may be in one of the five states shown in Table 3-4.
Description
An ISSU upgrade process has not started yet, or an ISSU upgrade process has been completed. The SMB is being upgraded or has been upgraded. The rollback timer is created successfully and runs normally. The upgraded SMB has become the new AMB, and the interface cards are being upgraded or have been upgraded. The upgrade operation of the new AMB is accepted. The system has multiple SMBs, and at least one SMB has not been upgraded to the new version.
Switchover
The ISSU upgrade process proceeds step by step, and each operation corresponds to an ISSU state. To view the ISSU upgrade state, enter:
<Switch> display issu state
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Summary
Switches operate in standalone or IRF mode. For switches in standalone mode, use the active and standby switchover process for the upgrade. Use the active and standby switchover process to upgrade the routers as well. For IRF switches, use: Main board-based ISSU upgrade Member switch-based ISSU upgrade
Figure 3 - 19: Summary
In this module, you learned that the A12500, A9500, and A7500 switches can operate in standalone or IRF mode. For switches that operate in standalone mode, you should use the active and standby switchover to upgrade them. You use the same process to upgrade A8800 and A6600 routers that have two main boards. However, if switches are part of an IRF virtual device, you use one of the ISSU upgrade processes.
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Objectives
This module introduces you to the HP A6600 and A8800 series of modular routers. These routers offer a multi-core CPU and distributed processing on an HP Open Application Architecture (OAA) Softwareenabled open platform that allows HP to bundle multi-vendor solutions with the A6600 and A8800 products. The routers modular design allows for network customization and investment protection. In addition to high-capacity routing and robust network processing, the A6600 and A8800 series provide carrier-class reliability from the network, device, link, and service layers. After completing this module, you should be able to:
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These modular routers are designed for the enterprise as well as service network providers. With an innovative multi-core and distributed processing, the HP A6600 series routers deliver industry-leading processing capability while the OAA-enabled modules allow for network customization. Up to sixteen module slots are supported. The hot-swappable interface modules support a variety of functions, including T1/E1 wirespeed for voice communications, which provides carrier-class service to meet the needs of todays versatile networks. In addition, other modules support 10/100, 10/100/1000, and10 GbE ports as well as Optical Carrier Level 3 (OC3)~OC48 Packet over SONET/(POS)/Channelized POS (CPOS) and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) ports. Enhanced security goes hand in hand with high performance in the A6600 series. These routers feature embedded hardware encryption within the hardware modules and an embedded VPN firewall that provides enhanced stateful packet inspection and filtering. An additional Firewall Processing Module is available.
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This picture shows the A6602 router chassis. The A6602 supports high-speed interface modules (HIMs), has a built-in 10 GbE wirespeed hardware encryption engine, and a bus processing capacity of up to 10 Gbps. This router is ideal as a gateway connecting an enterprise to a WAN or as a service gateway within an enterprise network. It is compatible with certain multifunction interface modules (MIMs) of the A-Multi-Service Router (A-MSR) router series. The A6602 has a throughput of up to 4.5 million packets per second (mpps) and a routing table supporting 1,000,000 entries. Unlike the A6604, A6608, and A6616, the A6602 does not have a separate management module, nor does it support separate power supplies or fan assemblies. The following hardware components are found on the front panel of the A6602:
One slot for a Compact Flash (CF) card, which can hold the routers software and configuration One console port and one auxiliary (AUX) port Two USB ports, one Standard-A type and one Standard-B type port Four Gigabit dual-personality ports Two interface module slots, which can accommodate HIM/MIM modules
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The HP A6604 and A6608 series high-performance microprocessor and industryleading architecture allow for advanced scalability and high availability. The A6604 and A6608 routers are ideal for use in the core or distribution layers of enterprise networks or as an access layer of a carrier network. A wide range of available interface modules provides a myriad of connectivity options. The HP A6604 chassis comes equipped with:
Two Main Processing Unit (MPU) slots for the HP RPE X-1 A6600 management module Two flexible interface platform (FIP) slots, which can accommodate up to four HIMs, eight MIMs, or a combination of both module types Two power supply slots, which can accommodate either the HP A7500 650W DC Power Supply or HP A7500 650W AC Power Supply One fan tray slot Up to 9 mpps throughput Two MPU slots for the HP RPE X-1 A6600 management module Four FIP slots, which accommodate both HIM and MIM modules Two power-supply slots, which accommodate either the HP 650W AC A6616 Power Supply or the HP 650W DC A6616 Power Supply One fan tray slot Up to 18 mpps throughput
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The HP A6616 router chassis offers high scalability due to its eight FIP slots that allow for up to 96 OC3 POS ports, 240 Gigabit Ethernet ports, or a broad variety of mixed connectivity options. With its multi-core CPU, distributed processing, and modular versatility, the A6616 can work at the core layer of metropolitan area networks (MANs) as well as within the enterprise. The A6616 has up to 36 mpps throughput and a routing table that supports up to 500,000 entries. The features of the A6616 include:
Two MPU slots for HP RPE X-1 A6600 management modules Eight FIP slots, which can accommodate up to 16 HIMs or 32 MIMs Two power-supply slots, which accommodate either the HP A7500 650W DC Power Supply or HP A7500 650W AC Power Supply One fan tray slot
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The HP RPE X-1 A6600 Module is the route processing engine, or Main Processing Unit (MPU), for the HP A6604, A6608, and A6616 router chassis. Each chassis has two module slots to accommodate dual MPUs with the use of a chassis accessory. When two HP RPE X-1 modules are installed in a chassis, one is active and operates in the master mode. The other is in standby and will immediately become active if the master MPU experiences a failure. The components on the HP RPE X-1 include:
One slot for a compact flash (CF) card, which can hold the routers software and configuration One console port and one auxiliary (AUX) port One management Ethernet interface Two USB ports, one Standard-A type and one Standard-B type port
The HP RPE X-1 A6600 Module is installed in the chassis using a chassis accessory to hold the module.
Note You may encounter a different MPU installed in HP A6604, A6608, and A6616 router chassis. The RSE X-1 is a router service engine previously offered by H3C. The RSE X-1occupies two MPU slots and has the same components as the HP RPE X-1. The RSE X-1 can be installed in a dual MPU configuration with either another RSE X-1 or with the HP RPE X-1.
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The HP A6600 Firewall Processing Module is compatible with the A6604, A6608, and A6616 router chassis. With 6.5 Gbps of throughput, this module secures traffic without affecting performance. The Firewall Processing Module offers support for 256 security zones, 256 virtual firewalls, and 4,094 virtual LANs (VLANs) to protect all areas of your network. Granular firewall rules enable network administrators to control traffic down to the level of individual IP addresses. The management interface of the HP A6600 Firewall Processing Module includes:
One console port Two Gigabit Ethernet ports Two dual-personality ports One CF card slot Two USB ports
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A flexible interface platform (FIP) is required to install modules in the HP A6604, A6608, and A6616 router chassis. Two FIPs are available: the HP FIP-100 A6600 module and the HP FIP-200 A6600 module. They differ in the types of interface modules they can support.
Four MIM slots Two dual-personality ports Two HIM/MIM slots Two dual-personality ports
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The routers in the HP A8800 series feature a distributed high-performance network processor as well as high-capacity crossbar nonblocking switching and routing technology. A dedicated Open Application Module (OAM) engine ensures high reliability while a built-in Quality of Service (QoS) engine gives precise services control. These routers are designed to be used in the core and distribution layers of large MANs and enterprise networks, and at the distribution layer of carrier networks.
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This figure shows the HP A8802 and A8805 router chassis. The A8802 has 144 mpps of throughput, a routing table size of 3,000,000 entries, and a total switching capacity of 240 Gbps. The components on the HP A8802 chassis include:
Two MPU slots for HP A8802 Main Control Unit modules Two service processing engine (SPE) slots Two power supply slots for the HP A8802 1300W 36-92V DC Power Supply or HP A8802 800W 90-264V DC Power Supply One fan tray slot
The A8805 has 360 mpps throughput, a routing table size of 3,000,000 entries, and a total switching capacity of 720 Gbps. The HP A8805 includes:
Two MPU slots for the HP A8805/08/12 1E Main Control Unit module or the HP A8805/08/12 2E Main Control Unit module. You will learn more about these management modules a little later. Five SPE module slots Two power supply slots for the HP A8800/A9500 3500W AC Power Frame, the HP A8800/A9500 1800W AC Power Supply, or the HP A8800/A9500 3500W DC Power Supply. One fan tray slot
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The HP 8808 router chassis has 576 mpps throughput, a routing table of 3,000,000 entries, and a total switching capacity of 720 Gbps. The components of the HP A8808 router chassis are:
Two MPU slots for the HP A8805/08/12 1E Main Control Unit Module or the HP A8805/08/12 2E Main Control Unit Module. Eight SPE slots Two power supply slots for the HP A8800/A9500 3500W AC Power Frame, the HP A8800/A9500 1800W AC Power Supply, or the HP A8800/A9500 3500W DC Power Supply. One fan tray slot
The largest of the HP A8800 router series is the HP A8812 router chassis. This chassis has 864 mpps throughput, a routing table of 3,000,000 entries, and a total switching capacity of 720 Gbps. The HP A8812 includes:
Two MPU slots for the HP A8805/08/12 1E Main Control Unit Module or the HP A8805/08/12 2E Main Control Unit Module. Twelve SPE slots Two power supply slots for the HP A8800/A9500 3500W AC Power Frame, the HP A8800/A9500 1800W AC Power Supply, or the HP A8800/A9500 3500W DC Power Supply. Two fan tray slots
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The HP A8802 Main Control Unit Module is the Main Processing Unit (MPU), or management module, used with the HP A8802 router chassis. You may also see the HP A8802 Main Control Unit Module referred to as a Switching and Routing Processing Unit (SRPU) in some product manuals. One A8802 Main Control Unit Module manages the switching and routing for the A8802 router. A second unit may be installed as a standby module in case of failover. Components of the HP A8802 Main Control Unit Module include:
One slot for a compact flash (CF) card, which can hold the routers software and configuration One management Ethernet interface Two USB ports One RS-232/RS-485 port One console port and one auxiliary (AUX) port
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There are two main control unit modules available for the HP A8805, A8808, and A8812 router chassis. These modules differ only in their available SDRAM.
SDRAM
One slot for a compact flash (CF) card, which can hold the routers software and configuration One management Ethernet interface Two USB ports One RS-232/RS-485 port One console port and one auxiliary (AUX) port SDRAM
One slot for a compact flash (CF) card, which can hold the routers software and configuration One management Ethernet interface Two USB ports One RS-232/RS-485 port
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The HP A8800 router series has several service module options to improve the performance and security of your network. Three service modules are available:
10 Gbps of throughput secures traffic without hindering performance Supports 256 security zones and 4,094 VLANs as well as 2 million concurrent users Provides comprehensive protection from the latest security threats with builtion protections, zonal and virtual stateful packet inspection firewall, application bandwidth management, per-to-peer traffic control, and e-mail attachment filtering Includes one CF card slot, one console port, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, two USB ports, and two dual-personality ports Traffic analysis and statistics capture to allow network administrators to quickly identify potential threats and manage network traffic more efficiently Includes one CF card slot, one serial port, one Gigabit Ethernet port, and two dual-personality ports Ensures security of internal network users who access external network resources by performing network address translation (NAT) Maps multiple internal addresses to same public address
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The HP A8800 router series includes a variety of connection options with its large array of available interface modules. The HP A8800 series supports the following:
10/100 Gigabit Ethernet 10 GbE OC-3~OC-192 POS/CPOS ATM 10 GbE RPR E1/T1
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The SPEs for the HP A8800 series function in the same capacity as the FIPs found in the A6600 series. The SPE allows for separation of the control planes and forwarding engines to help increase performance. Unlike the A6600 FIPs, the A8800 SPEs do not include interface ports of their own. The available SPEs for the A8800 are:
HP Single Service Processing Engine A8800 module HP Dual Service Processing Engine A8800 module HP Enhanced Single Service Processing Engine A8800 module HP Enhanced Dual Service Processing Engine A8800 module
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HP A6600 and A8800 series routers
General
Deployment Connectivity
This module introduced you to the HP A6600 and A8800 router series. You learned about the general capabilities and features of each series. Because these routers are modular in nature they offer high scalability and flexibility for deployment in the enterprise and MAN and can be used at the distribution layer of a carrier network as well. This module did not give a concise description of each series interface modules, but gave an overview of the port types available. You can now identify the A6600 and A8800 series router chassis and describe their main features.
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This module introduces you to the HP A8800 and A6600 series router hardware. You will learn the basic information you need to recognize problems indicated by LEDs as well as how to install and replace router components. After completing this module you will be able to:
Identify the location and purpose of the router LEDs Identify the various components supported by the routers Install and remove these components Reset the routers to factory defaults
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This section introduces you to the placement of slots and LEDs on the HP A6600 router series chassis. You will learn how to identify LEDs and how to interpret them to find failed hardware components. You will also learn how to install Main Processing Units (MPUs), power modules, fan trays, and interface modules.
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AC power input AC power On/Off switch Redundant Power Supply (RPS) port CF card slot CF card LED RPS LED Slot 2 LED Reset button
System LED (SYS) Slot 1 LED AC Power LED (PWR) USB 1 LED USB interface 1 USB interface 0 Console port AUX port
Here is the front panel of the HP A6602 router. You saw this briefly in Module 4: HP A6600 and A8800 Router Series Overview, which introduced you to individual routers in the A6600 and A8800 series. Youll now take a closer look at the routers components and LEDs. The A6602 supports AC power input. The PWR LED (number 1 1 in the figure) will be solid green when the system is receiving AC power. Additionally, a redundant power supply (RPS) can provide DC power to maintain router operation if the main power supply fails. The RPS LED (number 6 in the figure) will be solid yellow if the AC power input has failed and the router is relying on the RPS input. Table 5.1 shows the full status of the power LEDs.
State
Off On Off Solid green Solid yellow
Meaning
The power module is not supplying power to the system The power module is supplying power to the system. There is no RPS DC power input. Both AC power input and RPS DC input are normal. AC power input is abnormal. RPS input is normal.
Table 5-2 shows the remaining LEDs found on the front panel of the HP A6602.
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The system is powered off or the board is faulty. The board is operating normally. Software is being loaded or the board is in start-up mode. Link is present. You can unplug the USB in this state. Data transmission is in progress. Do not unplug USB. No device connected to the USB interface. Either no interface module is installed in Slot 1, or the interface module is faulty. An interface module is installed in slot 1 and is operating normally. Either no interface module is installed in Slot 1, or the interface module is faulty. An interface module is installed in slot 1 and is operating normally. No CF card is installed or the CF card cannot be identified. A CF card is installed and the host has detected the card. You can remove the card in this state. The system is currently accessing this card. Do not remove the card.
SYS (green)
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The back panel of the HP A6602 contains two interface module slots and four dualpersonality ports. The dual-personality ports support Gigabit Ethernet or SFP optical connections. You can troubleshoot problems using the following table that describes the LEDs for these ports.
State
Off Solid green Blinking green Solid yellow Blinking yellow Off Solid green Blinking green Solid yellow
Meaning
No link is present. A 1000 Mbps link is present. Data is being received or transmitted at a rate of 1000 Mbps. A 10/100 Mbps link is present. Data is being received or transmitted at a rate of 10/100 Mbps.. No link is present. A 1000 Mbps link is present. Data is being received and transmitted at a rate of 1000 Mbps. The system fails to detect the SFP port.
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Since the HP A6604, A6608, and A6616 router chassis share the same management modules (also known as MPUs), interface modules, and, in the case of the A6604 and A6608, power supplies, this section will look at these routers together. This figure shows an HP A6608 that has one power supply and an HP RPE-X1 A6600 module (MPU) installed. This chassis has two MPU slots, two power module slots, and four flexible interface platform (FIP) slots that will accommodate eight interface modules. The A6604 has the same style chassis body as the A6608, but with two FIP slots instead of four.
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Mounting bracket Fan tray Weight warning label Chassis handle Cable management bracket FIP slot (Slot 9) FIP slot (Slot 8) FIP-200 slot (Slot 7) FIP slot (Slot 6) Air inlets Power module slot (PWR3) AC power module (PWR1) Power module slot (PWR2) Power module slot (PWR4) ESD socket MPU slot (Slot 4) RPE-X1 slot (Slot 5) FIP slot (Slot 3) FIP slot (Slot 2) FIP slot (Slot 1) FIP slot (Slot 0)
HP A6612 router chassis
Figure 5 - 4: HP A6616
The HP A6616 has a different chassis style than the A6604 and A6608. In the A6616, the modules are inserted vertically, instead of horizontally. The A6616 has eight FIP slots to accommodate a total of sixteen interface modules. There are two MPU slots and four power module slots.
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The HP RPE-X1 A6600 module is the management module (or MPU) for the A6604, A6608, and A6616 router chassis. Each chassis has two MPU slots and supports a dual MPU environment where one module is active and the other remains in a standby state in case the active module fails. A chassis accessory is required to install the RPE-X1 in an HP A6604, A6608, or A6616 chassis. The chassis accessory includes the power and bus connectors necessary for the MPU to operate. Install the chassis accessory by sliding it into the appropriate slot on each module, with the components facing up, until the positioning pins on the backplane are lined up with the positioning holes at the bottom of the chassis accessory. Lock the chassis accessory in place by pushing in the ejector levers and fastening the captive screws. To install the RPE-X1, slide the module into either slot of the chassis accessory and lock in place with the ejector levers. Fasten the captive screws using a Philips screwdriver. If you will be using only one RPE-X1 module be sure to use the blank panels included with the chassis accessory to cover the unused slot to prevent dust from entering the router.
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Run LED (RUN) Active LED (ACT) Alarm LED (ALM) Ethernet link state LED (LINK/ACT) CF LED (CF) USB interface 1 LED (USB)
This figure shows the LEDs on the front of the HP RPE-X1. You learned about the hardware components of this MPU in Module 4: HP A6600 and A8800 Router Series Overview. Here you will look more closely at the LEDs found on the RPE-X1 in order to be able to troubleshoot problems that may arise with the management of an HP A6604, A6608, or A6616 router. Table 5-4 provides a complete description of the states for each LED found on the HP RPE-X1 A6600 module.
Meaning
No power input available or the RPE-X1 has failed. The RPE-X1 module is operating normally. Application software is being loaded (do not power off the RPE-X1 in this state), or the RPE-X1 is not working. The RPE-X1 is in standby state. The RPE-X1 is in active state. There is no alarm. A fault has occurred in the system. Check the system log immediately. A critical fault has occurred in the system. Check the system log immediately. A 10/100 Mbps link is present on the management port. A 1000 Mbps link is present on the management port. Data is being received or transmitted at a rate of 10/100 Mbps. Data is being received or transmitted at a rate of 1000 Mbps. No CF card is installed or the CF card cannot be identified. A CF card is installed and the host has detected the card. You can remove the card in this state. The system is currently accessing this card. Do not remove the card. No device is connected to the USB interface. Link is present. You can unplug the USB in this state. Data transmission is in progress. Do not unplug the USB.
RUN (green)
ACT (green)
ALM (red)
LINK/ACT (yellow/green)
CF (green)
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Note You may encounter a different MPU installed in the HP A6604, A6608, and A6616 router chassis: the RSE X-1, a router service engine previously offered by H3C. The RSE X-1occupies two MPU slots and has the same components as the HP RPE X-1. The RSE-X1 has the same LEDs as the RPE-X1, with the addition of a power management alarm LED (PALM), which will be solid red if the system power is insufficient.
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Captive screw Bail latch holder AC power input Power on/off switch Power LED Power module handle
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8.
As previously mentioned, the HP A6602 supports AC power input as well as a redundant DC power supply that can maintain system operations in the event of a power failure. (See table 5-1 for the A6602 power LEDs which are located on the front of the router.) HP A6602 redundant power supply (RPS):
HP RPS 800 A Redundant Power Supply Before installing an RPS on the A6602, make sure the power to the router is off. Remove the blank panel covering the RPS socket on the A6602 front panel then plug the RPS power cable into the socket and fasten in place using the two strain-relief screws. Connect the other end of the RPS cable to the DC output socket on the RPS. Turn on the power switch for the router and the power switch on the RPS. The OK LED located on the front panel of the router will be on if the RPS is functioning normally.
The power supplies for the HP A6604, A6608, and A6616 are available in both AC and DC options: HP A6604/A6608 power supplies:
HP A7500 650W DC Power Supply HP A7500 650W AC Power Supply HP 650W AC A6616 Power Supply HP 650W DC A6616 Power Supply
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The figure above shows the HP 650W AC 6616 Power Supply that works with the HP A6616 router chassis. This power supply is very similar to the HP A7500 650W AC Power Supply used by the A6604 and A6608 chassis. Power supply slots are located at the bottom of the HP A6604, A6608, and A6616 chassis. To install a power supply, slide the power supply module into the appropriate module slot until it is fully inserted, then fasten in place using the captive screws. Follow the instructions included in the power supply manual to attach the power cords. These power supplies have one LED which is located above the on/off switch. When the LED is solid green the power supply module is functioning normally. When the LED is solid red the power module is not functioning properly, and when the light is off, there is no power input to the power supply.
State
Solid green Solid red Off
Meaning
The power supply module is functioning normally. The power module is not functioning properly. There is no power input to the power supply.
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The HP A6604, A6608, and A6616 routers use different fan tray assemblies. The installation of the fan trays, however, is very similar for each router, while the fan LEDs are the same for each fan tray assembly. The fan trays for the HP A6604 and A6608 are located on the right side of each switch chassis. To install, slide the fan tray slowly into the fan tray slot until it is completely inserted, then fasten with the captive screws to secure it. The fan LEDs are located near the top of the fan tray. The HP A6616 fan tray is located near the top of the unit. The fan can be accessed via the top front panel of the router chassis, which is where you will find the fan LEDs. The fan trays have two LEDs for troubleshooting. The RUN LED will be a solid green when the fan system is operating normally. The alarm (ALM) LED will be a solid or flashing red if the temperature of the router has exceeded the optimal operating temperature. If the ALM LED flashes red, troubleshoot the problem immediately.
State
Solid Off Solid or blinking Off
Meaning
The fan system is operating normally. The fan system is not in operation The router is operating at an abnormal temperature. Troubleshoot immediately. There is no alarm.
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HP A6608 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Gigabit Ethernet 0 LED Gigabit Ethernet 1 LED SFP 0 LED SFP 1 LED RUN LED
A flexible interface platform, or FIP, must be installed in an A6604, A6608, or A6616 chassis to hold the interface modules. FIPs act as the control plane to the interface modules, separating service from control, which assures no service disruption in the case of an active-standby switchover. Each FIP can hold up to four interface modules, and both the FIP and the interface modules are hot-swappable. There are two FIP modules available. Both are compatible with the A6604, A6608, and A6616 chassis.
Low speed Four multi-function interface module (MIM) slots Two dual-personality ports High performance Two HIM slots MIM compatible Two dual-personality ports
To install an FIP in a chassis, gently push the FIP (with components facing up) into the appropriate slot. Slide the FIP along the guiderails until the positioning pins on the backplane line up with the positing holes. Lock the FIP in place using the ejector levers and captive screws. An FIP may be inserted into the chassis with or without interface modules installed on the FIP. You can troubleshoot problems with the dual-personality ports using the LEDs found next to the ports.
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Meaning
No power input available or the FIP has failed. The FIP module is operating normally. Application software is being loaded. Do not power off the FIP or remove modules in this state. No optical link is present. An optical link is present. Data is being received or transmitted. The optical fiber cannot be detected. No link is present. A 1000 Mbps link is present. Data is being received or transmitted at a rate of 1000 Mbps. A 10/100 link is present. Data is being received or transmitted at a rate of 10/100.
RUN (green)
SFP0/SFP1 (yellow/green)
Gigabit0/Gigabit1 (yellow/green)
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The HP A6600 routers support both multi-functional interface modules (MIMs) and high-speed interface modules (HIMs), as well as select modules from the HP A-MSR router series. To install a MIM or HIM, locate the slot on the FIP where you will install the module. Remove the blank panel from this slot. Carefully slide the interface module into the slot. Once in place, secure the MIM using the captive screws and the HIM using the captive screws and ejector levers. Note that HIMs are only compatible with the HP FIP-200 A6600 module and cannot be used with the HP FIP-100 A6600 module.
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Now you will learn about the HP A8800 series routers. You will start by becoming familiar with the router LEDs and how to troubleshoot them, and you will learn how to install various hardware components, including MPUs, fan trays, power sources, and interface modules.
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The HP A8802 and A8805 have a similar form factor, though they use different MPUs and power supplies. This figure shows the A8802. The top two module slots are reserved for MPUs, or management modules. The remaining two slots hold service processing engines (SPEs). The fan tray is located at the rear of the chassis, but fan LEDs are conveniently found on the front of the router chassis. There are two power supply slots at the bottom of the chassis. The HP A8802 and A8805 use the following power supplies:
HP A8802
HP A8802 1300W 36-92V DC Power Supply HP A8802 800W 90-264V DC Power Supply HP A8800/A9500 2000W DC Power Supply HP A8800/A9500 1800W AC Power Supply HP A8800/A9500 3500W AC Power Supply
Note Software version 32xx or above allows for MPU slot 1 to be used for interface modules on the HP A8802.
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The HP A8808 and A8812 router chassis differ in form, but use the same MPUs, SPEs, and power supplies as the HP A8805. Each router has two power supply slots that can accommodate the following power supplies:
HP A8800/A9500 3500W AC Power Frame HP A8800/A9500 1800W AC Power Supply HP A8800/A9500 3500W DC Power Supply
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HP A8805/08/12 1E Main Unit Control Module 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. SMB coaxial clock interfaces CF card slot CF card status LED (CFS) Management Ethernet interface USB interfaces RS-232/RS-485 interface 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Console port AUX port Reset button (RESET) Interface slot status LEDs (LPU) MPU status LEDs (SFS, ACT, ALM, RUN)
1 GB SDRAM (default), 2 GB (optional) 256 MB SDRAM (default), 1 GB (optional) 1 GB SDRAM (default), 2 GB (optional)
Four SMB coaxial clock interfaces CF card slot CF card status LED One Gigabit Ethernet management interface with LEDs Two USB interfaces One RS-232/RS-485 interface One console and one AUX port Reset button Interface module (LPU) status LEDs Main unit control module status LEDs (SFS, ACT, ALM, RUN)
The LEDs can be used to troubleshoot various aspects of the router hardware. Table 5-8 explains the HP A8800 Main Unit Control modules LED status.
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State
Off On Off Blinking
Meaning
No link is present. A link is present. No data is being transmitted or received. Data is being transmitted or received. Do not disconnect the link or reset the module at this time. There is no CF card installed, or the CF card is out of position or has been taken offline though a CLI command. It is safe to remove the card in this state. Data is being read from or written to the CF card. Do not remove the card at this time. The CF card is idle. Do not remove the card in this state. The module (LPU) is faulty. The module (LPU) is faulty or out of position. The module (LPU) is operating normally. The RUN LED blinks rapidly at module startup. If the RUN LED continues to blink rapidly, the registration of the module has failed. There is no alarm, or there is no module installed in the slot.. There is at least one alarm. Troubleshoot immediately. The switch fabric is in standby mode. The switch fabric is operating. The main control unit is faulty. The main control unit is faulty The main control unit is operating normally There is no alarm. There is at least one alarm. Troubleshoot immediately. The main control unit is in active mode. Do not remove or reset unit in this state. The main control unit is in standby mode.
Off Blinking On On Off Slow blinking Fast blinking Off On Off On On Off Blinking Off On On Off
Interface module LPU (by slot #) RUN (top LED) (green) Interface module LPU (by slot#) ALM (bottom LED) (red) SFS (green) RUN (green) ALM (red) ACT (green)
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Slide the module into the appropriate slot Secure using the ejector levers and captive screws
Main unit control modules must be installed in one of the two designated management module slots on the HP A8800 series routers. The primary MPU should be installed in slot 0, while the backup MPU is installed in slot 1. To install the main control unit in the chassis: 1. 2. Slide the module into the appropriate chassis slot along the guide rails until the positioning pins line up with the positioning holes Secure in place using the ejector levers and fastening the mounting screws
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HP A8802
HP A8802 1300W 36-92V DC Power Supply HP A8802 800W 90-264V DC Power Supply HP A8800/A9500 2000W DC Power Supply HP A8800/A9500 1800W AC Power Supply HP A8800/A9500 3500W AC Power Frame HP A8800/A9500 3500W DC Power Supply HP A8800/A9500 1800W AC Power Supply HP A8800/A9500 3500W AC Power Frame
HP A8805
LEDs can be used to troubleshoot the power supplies as seen in table 5-9.
State
On Off On Off On Off
Meaning
The input voltage is in the normal range. There is no input voltage or the input voltage is outside of the normal range. The power supply is operating normally and the output voltage is in the normal range. There is no output voltage or the output voltage is outside the normal range. The power supply is operating abnormally. There may be excessive current, overheating or no output. Troubleshoot immediately. The power supply is operating normally.
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The basic installation of power supplies in the HP A8800 routers is very similar: 1. 2. Make sure the power switch, or switches, on the power supply module are in the OFF position. Hold the power supply handle with one hand and support the bottom of the power supply unit with the other. Gently push the power supply into the appropriate slot until the rear of the module makes firm contact with the backplane. Fasten the module in place using the captive screws. Insert the supplied power cord into the power input and fix in place using the bail latch.
Note For some power supplies, such as the HP A8800/A9500 2000W DC Power Supply, you may wish to remove the air filter prior to installation. Removal of the air filter will provide more room to grip the power supply handle.
3. 4.
For the HP A8800/A9500 3500W AC Power Supply you will also need to install the sub-power supplies. To do so, unlock the handle on the sub-power supply by pulling it upward. Slide the sub-power supply into the appropriate slot and lock in place by pulling the handle down to the locked position. This will secure the subpower supply into the main power supply frame.
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The HP A8805 and A8812 routers use the same fan tray assemblies, while the fans for the A8802 and A8808 are unique for each chassis style. The HP A8800 fan tray specifications are as follows:
The A8802 uses one fan tray, which contains two speed-controllable DC fan units The A8805 uses one fan tray, which contains four speed-controllable DC fan units The A8808 uses one fan tray, which contains six speed-controllable DC fan units The A8812 uses two fan trays, each containing four speed-controllable DC fan units
The fan trays for the HP A8802, A8805, and A8812 routers are installed on the rear of the chassis. The fan trays are hot-swappable and are easily installed by inserting the tray vertically, with the LEDs at the top, completely into the fan tray slot. The trays are secured using captive pins. Fan LEDs are on both the front and rear of these routers. The fan tray for the A8808 is located at the top of the router and is installed horizontally. The fan LEDs are located on the front of the fan tray. Table 5-10 describes the A8800 fan tray LEDs.
State
On Off On Off
Meaning
The The The The fans are operating normally. fans have stopped operating. fan tray has experienced a fault. fans are operating normally.
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HP Dual Service Processing Engine A8800 module 1. Slide the SPE into the appropriate chassis slot 2. Secure using ejector levers and captive screws
The role of the service processing engine (SPE) in the HP A8800 router series is the same as that of the flexible interface platform (FIP) in the A6600 series, which you learned about earlier in this module. The use of an SPE allows separation between the control planes and forwarding engines to minimize the impact of system and module management on the switching and routing functions. Each SPE contains two module slots to allow for maximum connectivity options. The service processing engines available for the HP A8800 routers are:
HP Single Service Processing Engine A8800 module HP Dual Service Processing Engine A8800 module HP Enhanced Single Service Processing Engine A8800 module HP Enhanced Dual Service Processing Engine A8800 module
To install an SPE in a chassis, gently push the SPE (with components facing up) into the appropriate slot. Slide the SPE along the guiderails until the positioning pins on the backplane line up with the positing holes. Lock the SPE in place using the ejector levers and captive screws. An SPE may be inserted into the chassis with or without interface modules installed on the SPE.
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1. Slide the module into one of the SPEs open slots 2. Secure using ejector levers and captive screws
The HP A8800 series routers support a wide variety of interface modules. To install an interface module on an SPE, slide the module carefully into one of the SPEs open module slots. Secure the module using the ejector levers and captive screws.
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The MPUs for the A6600 and A8800, as well as the front panel of the A6602 router, provide a reset button which allows you to reset the router to the factory default settings. The reset button is recessed into the panel so that it cannot be accidentally pressed. The figure above shows you the location of the reset buttons on the A6600 and A8800 MPUs. The reset button for the HP A6602 is located on the right side of the front panel, next to the System LED (see Figure 5-1). In order to reset the router, insert a small thin object, such as the end of a paper clip, into the reset slot and hold the reset button down for at least three seconds.
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This page lists the HP Fast Ethernet transceivers that are supported by the HP A6600 and HP A8800 series routers. For specific information regarding which router models support particular transceivers see the router installation guide.
HP X1 10 100M SFP LC LH40 Transceiver (JD090A) HP X1 10 100M SFP LC LH80 Transceiver (JD091A) HP X1 10 100M SFP LC FX Transceiver (JD102B) HP X1 10 100M SFP LC LX Transceiver (JD120B)
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This page lists the HP 622M SFP transceivers. These high-speed, high-performance transceivers are used for transmission of 15km to 80km.
HP X120 622M SFP LC LX 15km Transceiver (JF829A) HP X120 622M SFP LC LH 40km 1310 Transceiver (JF830A) HP X120 622M SFP LC LH 80km 1550 Transceiver (JF831A)
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This table lists the HP Gigabit transceivers that are supported by routers in the A6600 and A8800 series. (This table is continued on the following page.)
HP X124 1G SFP LC LH40 1310nm Transceiver (JD061A) HP X120 1G SFP LC LH40 1550nm Transceiver (JD062A) HP X170 1G SFP LC LH70 1550 Transceiver (JD109A) HP X170 1G SFP LC LH70 1570 Transceiver (JD1 10A) HP X170 1G SFP LC LH70 1590 Transceiver (JD1 1 1A) HP X170 1G SFP LC LH70 1610 Transceiver (JD1 12A) HP X170 1G SFP LC LH70 1470 Transceiver (JD1 13A) HP X170 1G SFP LC LH70 1490 Transceiver (JD1 14A) HP X170 1G SFP LC LH70 1510 Transceiver (JD1 15A)
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This table is a continuation of the previous page. It lists the following HP Gigabit transceivers supported by A6600 and A8800 routers.
HP X170 1G SFP LC LH70 1530 Transceiver (JD1 16A) HP X125 1G SFP LC LH70 Transceiver (JD063B) HP X120 1G SFP LC LH100 Transceiver (JD103A) HP X120 1G SFP LC BX 10-U Transceiver (JD098B) HP X120 1G SFP LC BX 10-D Transceiver (JD099B) HP X125 1G SFP LC SX Transceiver (JD1 18B) HP X120 1G SFP LC LX Transceiver (JD1 19B) HP X125 1G SFP RJ45 T Transceiver (JD089B)
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This page lists the HP 2.5G transceivers that can be used with the A6600 and A8800 routers. 2.5G transceivers are intended for longer distance data transmission.
HP X160 2.5G SFP LC 2km Transceiver (JD084A) HP X160 2.5G SFP LC 15km Transceiver (JD085A) HP X160 2.5G SFP LC 40km Transceiver (JD086A) HP X160 2.5G SFP LC 80km Transceiver (JD087A)
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This table lists the 10G transceivers available for the A6600 and A8800 router series.
HP X130 LC SR XFP Transceiver (JD1 17B) HP X135 LC ER XFP Transceiver (JD121A) HP X135 LC LR XFP Transceiver (JD088A) HP X130 SC LR XFP Transceiver (JD108B) HP X130 SC ZR XFP Transceiver (JD107A)
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HP 1-port OC-3 E1/T1 CPOS1 HIM A6600 Module (JC161A) HP 2-port OC-3 E1/T1 CPOS HIM A6600 Module (JC162A) HP 2-port OC-3 E3/T3 CPOS HIM A6600 Module (JC169A) HP 1-port OC-3 E3/T3 CPOS HIM A6600 Module (JC170A) HP 4-port OC-3/2-port OC-12 POS HIM A6600 Module (JC172A) HP 2-port OC-3/1-port OC-12 POS HIM A6600 Module (JC173A) HP 1-port OC-48/STM-16 POS (SFP) A6600 Module (JC494A) HP 1-port OC-3c/STM-1c ATM HIM A6600 Module (JC175A) HP 2-port OC-3c/STM-1c ATM (SFP) A6600 Module (JC495A) HP 4-port GbE SFP HIM A6600 Module (JC171A) HP 8-port GbE SFP HIM A6600 Module (JC174A) HP 4-port GbE WAN HIM A6600 Module (JC163A)
Figure 5 - 27: HP A6600 router interface modules
This table lists the interface modules that can be used with the A6600 router series. (Table continued on following page.)
HP 1-port OC-3 E1/T1 CPOS1 HIM A6600 Module (JC161A) HP 2-port OC-3 E1/T1 CPOS HIM A6600 Module (JC162A) HP 2-port OC-3 E3/T3 CPOS HIM A6600 Module (JC169A) HP 1-port OC-3 E3/T3 CPOS HIM A6600 Module (JC170A) HP 4-port OC-3/2-port OC-12 POS HIM A6600 Module (JC172A) HP 2-port OC-3/1-port OC-12 POS HIM A6600 Module (JC173A) HP 1-port OC-48/STM-16 POS (SFP) A6600 Module (JC494A) HP 1-port OC-3c/STM-1c ATM HIM A6600 Module (JC175A) HP 2-port OC-3c/STM-1c ATM (SFP) A6600 Module (JC495A) HP 4-port GbE SFP HIM A6600 Module (JC171A) HP 8-port GbE SFP HIM A6600 Module (JC174A) HP 4-port GbE WAN HIM A6600 Module (JC163A)
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HP 8-port GbE WAN HIM A6600 Module (JC164A) HP 1-port 10-GbE XFP HIM A6600 Module (JC168A) HP 2-port Enhanced Serial MIM A-MSR Module (JD540A) HP 4-port Enhanced Serial MIM A-MSR Module (JD541A) HP 8-port Enhanced Sync/Async Interface A-MSR Module (JD552A) HP 2-port 10/100/1000BASE-T MIM A-MSR Module (JD548A) HP 8-port E1 PRI MIM MSR Module (JD563A) HP 8-port FE1 (75ohm) MIM (RT-MIM-8E1(75)-F-H3) A-MSR Module (JF255A) HP 8-port T1 MIM A6600 Module (JC160A) HP 1-port FE3/CE3 MIM A-MSR Module (JD630A) HP 8-port Fractional T1 MIM A6600 Module (JC159A) HP 1-port FT3/CT3 MIM A-MSR Module (JD628A)
Figure 5 - 28: HP A6600 router interface modules (cont.)
This table is continued from the previous page. Note that some of these modules are also compatible with the HP A-MSR router series.
HP 8-port GbE WAN HIM A6600 Module (JC164A) HP 1-port 10-GbE XFP HIM A6600 Module (JC168A) HP 2-port Enhanced Serial MIM A-MSR Module (JD540A) HP 4-port Enhanced Serial MIM A-MSR Module (JD541A) HP 8-port Enhanced Sync/Async Interface A-MSR Module (JD552A) HP 2-port 10/100/1000BASE-T MIM A-MSR Module (JD548A) HP 8-port E1 PRI MIM MSR Module (JD563A) HP 8-port FE1 (75ohm) MIM (RT-MIM-8E1(75)-F-H3) A-MSR Module (JF255A) HP 8-port T1 MIM A6600 Module (JC160A) HP 1-port FE3/CE3 MIM A-MSR Module (JD630A) HP 8-port Fractional T1 MIM A6600 Module (JC159A) HP 1-port FT3/CT3 MIM A-MSR Module (JD628A)
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HP RPE-X1 A6600 module (JC165A) HP FIP-100 A6600 module (JC166A) HP FIP-200 A6600 module (JC167A) HP A6600 Firewall Processing module (JD250A) HP A6616 Chassis Accessory Kit (JC497A)
Service modules:
Accessories:
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This table lists the power supplies for the A6600 routers. A6604/A6608 power supplies:
HP A7500 650W DC Power Supply (JD209A) HP A7500 AC Power Supply (JD217A) HP 650W AC A6616 Power Supply (JC492A) HP 650W DC A6616 Power Supply (JC493A)
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HP 10-Port 1000Base-X A8800 Module (JC131A) HP 20-Port 1000Base-X A8800 Module (JC132A) HP 20- Port Gig-T A8800 Module (JC135A) HP 1-Port 10GBase-R/W A8800 Module (JC129A) HP 8-port E1/T1 + 8-port Fiber GbE A8800 Module (JC134A) HP 32-port E1/T1 and 2-port Fiber GbE A8800 Module (JC145A) HP 1-port OC-3/STM-1 CPOS (E1/T1) / 8-port Fiber GbE A8800 Module (JC477A) HP 2-port OC-3/STM-1 CPOS (E1/T1) / 8-port Fiber GbE A8800 Module (JC478A) HP 4-port OC-3/STM-1 CPOS (E3/T3) / 4-port Fiber GbE A8800 Module (JC479A) HP 1-port OC-12/STM-4 CPOS (E3/T3) / 4-port Fiber GbE A8800 Module (JC480A) HP 1-port OC-48/STM-16 CPOS (OC-3/STM-1) A8800 Module (JC481A) HP 8-port OC-3c/OC-12c POS/GE A8800 Module (JC482A)
Figure 5 - 31: HP A8800 router interface modules
Finally, this table shows the interface modules available for the HP 8800 series routers. (The table is continued on the following page.)
HP 10-Port 1000Base-X A8800 Module (JC131A) HP 20-Port 1000Base-X A8800 Module (JC132A) HP 20- Port Gig-T A8800 Module (JC135A) HP 1-Port 10GBase-R/W A8800 Module (JC129A) HP 8-port E1/T1 + 8-port Fiber GbE A8800 Module (JC134A) HP 32-port E1/T1 and 2-port Fiber GbE A8800 Module (JC145A) HP 1-port OC-3/STM-1 CPOS (E1/T1) / 8-port Fiber GbE A8800 Module (JC477A) HP 2-port OC-3/STM-1 CPOS (E1/T1) / 8-port Fiber GbE A8800 Module (JC478A) HP 4-port OC-3/STM-1 CPOS (E3/T3) / 4-port Fiber GbE A8800 Module (JC479A) HP 1-port OC-12/STM-4 CPOS (E3/T3) / 4-port Fiber GbE A8800 Module (JC480A) HP 1-port OC-48/STM-16 CPOS (OC-3/STM-1) A8800 Module (JC481A) HP 8-port OC-3c/OC-12c POS/GE A8800 Module (JC482A)
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HP 2-port OC-3c/STM-1c POS / 6-port GbE A8800 Module (JC483A) HP 2-port OC-12c/STM-4c POS / 6-port GbE A8800 Module (JC484A) HP 2-port OC-48c/STM-16c POS / 4-port GbE A8800 Module (JC485A) HP 4-port OC-48c/STM-16c POS A8800 Module (JC486A) HP 1-port OC-192c/STM-64c POS A8800 Module (JC487A) HP 2-port OC-48c/STM-16c RPR A8800 Module (JC488A) HP 1-port OC-192c/STM-64c RPR A8800 Module (JC489A) HP 4-Port OC-3c/STM-1c ATM A8800 Module (JC490A) HP 1-Port OC-12c/STM-4c ATM A8800 Module (JC491A)
Figure 5 - 32: HP A8800 router interface modules (cont.)
HP 2-port OC-3c/STM-1c POS / 6-port GbE A8800 Module (JC483A) HP 2-port OC-12c/STM-4c POS / 6-port GbE A8800 Module (JC484A) HP 2-port OC-48c/STM-16c POS / 4-port GbE A8800 Module (JC485A) HP 4-port OC-48c/STM-16c POS A8800 Module (JC486A) HP 1-port OC-192c/STM-64c POS A8800 Module (JC487A) HP 2-port OC-48c/STM-16c RPR A8800 Module (JC488A) HP 1-port OC-192c/STM-64c RPR A8800 Module (JC489A) HP 4-Port OC-3c/STM-1c ATM A8800 Module (JC490A) HP 1-Port OC-12c/STM-4c ATM A8800 Module (JC491A)
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This table shows the MPUs, SPEs and service modules for the HP A8800 series. Management modules:
HP A8802 Main Unit Control Module (JC141A) HP A8805/08/12 1E Main Control Unit Module (JC138A) HP A8805/08/12 2E Main Control Unit Module (JC137A) HP Single Service Processing Engine A8800 module (JC139A) HP Dual Service Processing Engine A8800 module (JC142A) HP Enhanced Single Service Processing Engine A8800 module (JC130A) HP Enhanced Dual Service Processing Engine A8800 module (JC133A) HP A8800 Firewall Processing Module JD251A) HP A8800 Net Analysis Service Processing Module (JC143A) HP A8800 NAT Processing Module (JC144A)
Service modules:
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This table lists the power supplies and replacement fan trays for the A8800 routers. A8802 power supplies:
HP A8802 1300W 36-92V DC Power Supply (JC140A) HP A8802 800W 90-264V DC Power Supply (JC146A) HP A8800/A9500 2000W AC Power Supply (JC029A) HP A8800/A9500 1800W AC Power Supply (JC1 10B) HP A8800/A9500 3500W DC Power Supply (JC473A) HP A8800/A9500 3500W AC Power Supply (JC1 1 1A) HP A8800/A9500 1800W AC Power Supply (JC1 10B) HP A8800/A9500 3500W DC Power Supply (JC473A) HP A9512/A9505/A8812/A8805 Spare Fan Assembly (JC109A)
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Summary
You have learned to:
Locate Install
Interpret Identify
fan trays, power supplies, MPUs, and interface modules the transceivers and modules supported by the router series
Figure 5 - 35: Summary
In this module you have learned how to locate the various hardware components of the A6600 and A8800 router series. You learned the locations of the routers LEDs and how to use those LEDs to troubleshoot problems with the routers components. Further, you learned how to install router hardware including fan trays, power supplies, MPUs, and interface modules. Finally, you were given a reference regarding the transceivers and interface modules supported by the A6600 and A8800 router series.
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