HP A3600 v2 Switch Series
Installation Guide
Part number: 5998-2346
Document version: 6W100-20110909
Contents
Product overview··························································································································································1
A3600-24 v2 EI Switch panel views······························································································································1
A3600-24 v2 SI Switch panel views······························································································································2
A3600-48 v2 EI Switch panel views······························································································································3
A3600-48 v2 SI Switch panel views······························································································································4
A3600-24-PoE+ v2 EI Switch/A3600-24-PoE+ v2 SI Switch panel views ································································5
A3600-48-PoE+ v2 EI Switch/A3600-48-PoE+ v2 SI Switch panel views ································································6
A3600-24-SFP v2 EI Switch panel views ·······················································································································7
Preparing for installation ·············································································································································8
Safety recommendations··················································································································································8
Examining the installation site ·········································································································································8
Temperature/humidity ·············································································································································8
Cleanness··································································································································································9
EMI·············································································································································································9
Cooling requirements············································································································································ 10
Laser safety····························································································································································· 10
Installation tools······························································································································································ 10
Installing the switch····················································································································································11
Installing the switch in a 19-inch rack·························································································································· 11
Mounting bracket kit ············································································································································· 12
Attaching the mounting brackets to the chassis ································································································· 12
Rack-mounting an A3600 v2 switch··················································································································· 13
Mounting the switch on a workbench·························································································································· 13
Grounding the switch ···················································································································································· 14
Grounding cable··················································································································································· 14
Grounding the switch with a grounding strip····································································································· 15
Grounding the switch by using the AC power cord·························································································· 16
Grounding the switch with a grounding conductor buried in the earth ground············································· 17
Connecting the power cord ·········································································································································· 18
Connecting an AC power cord ··························································································································· 18
Connecting a DC power cord······························································································································ 19
Verifying the installation················································································································································ 20
Accessing the switch for the first time·······················································································································21
Setting up the configuration environment···················································································································· 21
Connecting the console cable ······································································································································ 21
Console cable························································································································································ 21
Connection procedure ·········································································································································· 21
Setting terminal parameters ·········································································································································· 22
Powering on the switch·················································································································································· 25
Checking before power-on··································································································································· 25
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Powering on the switch········································································································································· 25
Changing the startup mode·································································································································· 27
Setting up an IRF fabric ·············································································································································30
IRF fabric setup flowchart·············································································································································· 30
Planning IRF fabric setup··············································································································································· 31
Planning IRF fabric size and the installation site································································································ 31
Identifying the master switch and planning IRF member IDs ············································································ 31
Planning IRF topology and connections·············································································································· 32
Identifying physical IRF ports on the member switches ····················································································· 33
Planning the cabling scheme ······························································································································· 33
Configuring basic IRF settings······································································································································· 35
Connecting the physical IRF ports ································································································································ 35
Accessing the IRF fabric to verify the configuration ··································································································· 36
Maintenance and troubleshooting····························································································································38
Password loss ································································································································································· 38
Console login password loss ······························································································································· 38
Boot ROM password loss····································································································································· 38
Power system failure ······················································································································································ 38
Fan failure······································································································································································· 40
Configuration terminal problems·································································································································· 40
Appendix A Technical specifications························································································································42
Physical specifications··················································································································································· 42
Chassis dimensions and weights························································································································· 42
Ports ········································································································································································ 42
Environmental specifications········································································································································· 43
Power specifications ······················································································································································ 43
AC-input power specifications ····························································································································· 43
DC-input power specifications ····························································································································· 44
RPS DC-input power specifications······················································································································ 45
Appendix B Ports and LEDs·······································································································································46
Ports················································································································································································· 46
Console port··························································································································································· 46
10/100Base-TX Ethernet port······························································································································ 46
1000Base-T Ethernet port····································································································································· 46
100Base-X SFP port··············································································································································· 47
1000Base-X SFP port············································································································································ 47
Combo interface···················································································································································· 49
LEDs ················································································································································································· 49
System status LED··················································································································································· 49
DC power LED ······················································································································································· 50
Port mode LED························································································································································ 50
Seven-segment LED················································································································································ 50
10/100Base-TX Ethernet port LED······················································································································· 52
1000Base-T Ethernet port LED ····························································································································· 53
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100Base-X SFP port LED······································································································································· 53
1000Base-X SFP port LED····································································································································· 53
Index ···········································································································································································55
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Product overview
Table 1 Models in the HP A3600 v2 Switch Series
Sub-series
Product code
JG299A
JG300A
JG301A
JG302A
JG303A
JG304A
JG305A
JG306A
JG307A
HP description
RMN
A3600-24 v2 EI Switch
A3600-48 v2 EI Switch
A3600-24-PoE+ v2 EI Switch
A3600-48-PoE+ v2 EI Switch
A3600-24-SFP v2 EI Switch
A3600-24 v2 SI Switch
A3600-48 v2 SI Switch
A3600-24-PoE+ v2 SI Switch
A3600-48-PoE+ v2 SI Switch
BJNGA-AD0009
BJNGA-AD0010
BJNGA-AD0011
BJNGA-AD0012
BJNGA-AD0013
BJNGA-AD0014
BJNGA-AD0015
BJNGA-AD0011
BJNGA-AD0012
A3600 v2 EI
A3600 v2 SI
IMPORTANT:
For regulatory identification purposes, every A3600 switch is assigned a regulatory model number
(RMN). These regulatory numbers should not be confused with the marketing name HP A3600, or product
codes.
A3600-24 v2 EI Switch panel views
Figure 1 A3600-24 v2 EI front panel
(1) 10/100Base-TX auto-sensing Ethernet port
(3) 1000Base-T Ethernet combo port LED
(5) 1000Base-X SFP port LED
(7) System status LED (PWR)
(9) Port mode LED
(2) 10/100Base-TX Ethernet port LED
(4) 1000Base-X SFP combo port LED
(6) Port LED mode switching button
(8) DC power LED (RPS)
(10) Seven-segment LED
(11) Console port
(12) 1000Base-X SFP port
(13) 1000Base-X SFP combo port
(14) 1000Base-T Ethernet combo port
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Figure 2 A3600-24 v2 EI rear panel
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(1) AC-input power receptacle
(3) Grounding screw
(2) DC-input terminal block
A3600-24 v2 SI Switch panel views
Figure 3 A3600-24 v2 SI front panel
(1) 10/100Base-TX auto-sensing Ethernet port
(3) 1000Base-T Ethernet port (combo) LED
(5) 1000Base-X SFP port LED
(2) 10/100Base-TX Ethernet port LED
(4) 1000Base-X SFP combo port LED
(6) Port LED mode switching button
(8) Port mode LED
(7) System status LED (PWR)
(9) Seven-segment LED
(10) Console port
(11) 1000Base-X SFP port
(12) 1000Base-X SFP combo port
(13) 1000Base-T Ethernet combo port
Figure 4 A3600-24 v2 SI rear panel
(1) AC-input power receptacle
(2) Grounding screw
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A3600-48 v2 EI Switch panel views
Figure 5 A3600-48 v2 EI front panel
(1) 10/100Base-TX auto-sensing Ethernet port
(3) 1000Base-X SFP combo port
(5) 1000Base-X SFP port
(2) 10/100Base-TX Ethernet port LED
(4) 1000Base-X SFP combo port LED
(6) 1000Base-X SFP port LED
(8) System status LED (PWR)
(10) Port mode LED (Mode)
(12) Console port
(7) Seven-segment LED
(9) DC power module status LED (RPS)
(11) Port LED mode switching button
(13) 1000Base-T Ethernet port LED
(14) 1000Base-T Ethernet port
Figure 6 A3600-48 v2 EI rear panel
(1) AC-input power receptacle
(3) Grounding screw
(2) DC-input terminal block
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A3600-48 v2 SI Switch panel views
Figure 7 A3600-48 v2 SI front panel
(1) 10/100Base-TX auto-sensing Ethernet port
(3) 1000Base-X SFP combo port
(5) 1000Base-X SFP port
(2) 10/100Base-TX Ethernet port LED
(4) 1000Base-X SFP combo port LED
(6) 1000Base-X SFP port LED
(7) Seven-segment LED
(8) System status LED (PWR)
(9) Port mode LED (Mode)
(11) Console port
(10) Port LED mode switching button
(12) 1000Base-T Ethernet port LED
(13) 1000Base-T Ethernet port
Figure 8 A3600-48 v2 SI rear panel
(1) AC-input power receptacle
(2) Grounding screw
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A3600-24-PoE+ v2 EI Switch/A3600-24-PoE+ v2
SI Switch panel views
Figure 9 A3600-24-PoE+ v2 EI Switch/A3600-24-PoE+ v2 SI front panel
(1) 10/100Base-TX auto-sensing Ethernet port
(3) 1000Base-T Ethernet combo port LED
(5) 1000Base-X SFP port LED
(7) System status LED (PWR)
(9) Port mode LED
(2) 10/100Base-TX Ethernet port LED
(4) 1000Base-X SFP combo port LED
(6) Port LED mode switching button
(8) DC power module status LED (RPS)
(10) Seven-segment LED
(11) Console port
(12) 1000Base-X SFP port
(13) 1000Base-X SFP combo port
(14) 1000Base-T Ethernet combo port
Figure 10 A3600-24-PoE+ v2 EI Switch/A3600-24-PoE+ v2 SI rear panel
(1) AC-input power receptacle
(3) Grounding screw
(2) DC-input terminal block
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A3600-48-PoE+ v2 EI Switch/A3600-48-PoE+ v2
SI Switch panel views
Figure 11 A3600-48-PoE+ v2 EI Switch/A3600-48-PoE+ v2 SI front panel
(1) 10/100Base-TX auto-sensing Ethernet port
(3) 1000Base-X SFP combo port
(5) 1000Base-X SFP port
(2) 10/100Base-TX Ethernet port LED
(4) 1000Base-X SFP combo port LED
(6) 1000Base-X SFP port LED
(8) System status LED (PWR)
(10) Port mode LED (Mode)
(12) Console port
(7) Seven-segment LED
(9) DC power module status LED (RPS)
(11) Port LED mode switching button
(13) 1000Base-T Ethernet port LED
(14) 1000Base-T Ethernet port
Figure 12 A3600-48-PoE+ v2 EI Switch/A3600-48-PoE+ v2 SI rear panel
(1) AC-input power receptacle
(3) Grounding screw
(2) DC-input terminal block
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A3600-24-SFP v2 EI Switch panel views
Figure 13 A3600-24-SFP v2 EI front panel
(1) 100Base-X SFP port
(2) 100Base-X SFP port LED
(4) 1000Base-X SFP combo port LED
(6) Port LED mode switching button
(8) DC power LED (RPS)
(3) 1000Base-T Ethernet combo port LED
(5) 1000Base-X SFP port LED
(7) System status LED (PWR)
(9) Port mode LED
(10) Seven-segment LED
(11) Console port
(12) 1000Base-X SFP port
(13) 1000Base-X SFP combo port
(14) 1000Base-T Ethernet combo port
Figure 14 A3600-24-SFP v2 EI rear panel
(1) AC-input power receptacle
(3) Grounding screw
(2) DC-input terminal block
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Preparing for installation
Safety recommendations
To avoid any equipment damage or bodily injury caused by improper use, read the following safety
recommendations before installation. Note that the recommendations do not cover every possible
hazardous condition.
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•
•
•
Before cleaning the switch, unplug all power cords from the switch. Do not clean the switch with wet
cloth or liquid.
Do not place the switch near water or in a damp environment. Prevent water or moisture from
entering the switch chassis.
Do not place the switch on an unstable case or desk. The switch might be severely damaged in case
of a fall.
Ensure proper ventilation of the equipment room and keep the air inlet and outlet vents of the switch
free of obstruction.
•
•
•
Connect the yellow-green protection grounding cable before power-on.
Make sure that the operating voltage is in the required range.
To avoid electrical shocks, do not open the chassis while the switch is operating or when the switch
is just powered off.
•
When replacing transceiver modules, wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap to avoid damaging the
units.
Examining the installation site
The HP A3600 v2 Switch Series must be used indoors. You can mount the switch in a rack or on a
workbench, but make sure:
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•
•
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Adequate clearance is reserved at the air inlet and exhaust vents for ventilation.
The rack or workbench has a good ventilation system.
The rack is sturdy enough to support the switch and its accessories.
The rack or workbench is well earthed.
To ensure normal operation and long service life of your switch, install it in an environment that meets the
requirements described in the following subsections.
Temperature/humidity
Maintain appropriate temperature and humidity in the equipment room.
•
Lasting high relative humidity can cause poor insulation, electricity creepage, mechanical property
change of materials, and metal corrosion.
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•
•
Lasting low relative humidity can cause washer contraction and ESD and bring problems including
loose captive screws and circuit failure.
High temperature can accelerate the aging of insulation materials and significantly lower the
reliability and lifespan of the switch.
For the temperature and humidity requirements of different switch models, see “Environmental
Cleanness
Dust buildup on the chassis may result in electrostatic adsorption, which causes poor contact of metal
components and contact points, especially when indoor relative humidity is low. In the worst case,
electrostatic adsorption can cause communication failure.
Table 2 Dust concentration limit in the equipment room
Substance
Concentration limit (particles/m³)
Dust
≤ 3 x 104 (no visible dust on the tabletop over three days)
NOTE:
Dust diameter ≥ 5 μm
The equipment room must also meet strict limits on salts, acids, and sulfides to eliminate corrosion and
Table 3 Harmful gas limits in the equipment room
Gas
SO2
H2S
NH3
Cl2
Maximum concentration (mg/m3)
0.2
0.006
0.05
0.01
EMI
All electromagnetic interference (EMI) sources, from outside or inside of the switch and application
system, adversely affect the switch in a conduction pattern of capacitance coupling, inductance coupling,
electromagnetic wave radiation, or common impedance (including the grounding system) coupling. To
prevent EMI, take the following actions:
•
If AC power is used, use a single-phase three-wire power receptacle with protection earth (PE) to
filter interference from the power grid.
•
Keep the switch far away from radio transmitting stations, radar stations, and high-frequency
devices.
•
•
Use electromagnetic shielding, for example, shielded interface cables, when necessary.
Route interface cables only indoors to prevent signal ports from getting damaged by overvoltage or
overcurrent caused by lightning strikes.
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Cooling requirements
The built-in fans in the A3600 v2 switches blow air from the left to the right of the chassis for heat
Figure 15 Airflow through the A3600 v2 switches
(1) Air intake
(2) Air exhaust
For adequate heat dissipation, plan the installation site according to the airflow of your switch, and
adhere to the following requirements:
•
•
Leave a clearance of at least 10 cm (3.94 in) around the air intake and exhaust vents.
Consider the heat dissipation of the installation site when determining air-conditioning
requirements to ensure that cool air can enter the switch.
•
•
Make sure the hot air generated by equipment at the bottom of the rack is not drawn in the intake
of the equipment above.
The installation site has a good cooling system.
Laser safety
The A3600 v2 switches are Class 1 laser devices.
CAUTION:
Do not stare into any fiber port when the switch has power. The laser light emitted from the optical fiber
may hurt your eyes.
Installation tools
•
Flat-blade screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
ESD-preventive wrist strap
All these installation tools are user supplied.
•
•
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Installing the switch
WARNING!
Keep the tamper-proof seal on a mounting screw on the chassis cover intact, and if you want to open the
chassis, contact your local HP agent for permission. Otherwise, HP shall not be liable for any consequence
caused thereby.
Figure 16 Hardware installation flow
Installing the switch in a 19-inch rack
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Mounting bracket kit
Figure 17 Mounting bracket kit
Attaching the mounting brackets to the chassis
The A3600 v2 switch provides one front mounting position and one rear mounting position. You can
install the mounting brackets as needed.
1.
Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, and make sure that the wrist strap makes good skin contact
and is well grounded.
2.
3.
4.
Use M4 screws (supplied with the switch) to fix the mounting bracket to the switch chassis.
Repeat the proceeding steps to attach the other mounting bracket to the chassis.
Figure 18 1U mounting bracket front mounting position
Figure 19 1U mounting bracket rear mounting position
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Rack-mounting an A3600 v2 switch
This installation task requires two persons. To mount the switch in a rack:
1.
Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is well
grounded.
2.
3.
4.
Check that the mounting brackets have been securely attached to the switch chassis.
Install cage nuts (user-spplied) in the mounting holes in the rack posts.
One person holds the switch chassis and aligns the mounting brackets with the mounting holes in
the rack posts, and the other person fixes the mounting brackets with anti-rust screws (user-supplied)
to the rack.
5.
Check that the switch chassis is horizontal and tighten the screws.
Figure 20 Mount an A3600 v2 switch in a rack
Mounting the switch on a workbench
If a standard 19-inch rack is not available, you can place an A3600 v2 switch on a clean, flat workbench,
as follows:
1.
Check that the workbench is sturdy and well grounded.
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2.
3.
4.
Place the switch with bottom up, and clean the round holes in the chassis bottom with dry cloth.
Attach the rubber feet to the four round holes in the chassis bottom.
Place the switch with upside up on the workbench.
IMPORTANT:
• Ensure good ventilation and 10 cm (3.9 in) of clearance around the chassis for heat dissipation.
• Avoid placing heavy objects on the switch.
Grounding the switch
WARNING!
Correctly connecting the switch grounding cable is crucial to lightning protection and EMI protection.
NOTE:
The power and grounding terminals in this section are for illustration only.
The power input end of the switch has a noise filter, whose central ground is directly connected to the
chassis to form the chassis ground (commonly known as PGND). You must securely connect this chassis
ground to the earth so the faradism and leakage electricity can be safely released to the earth to
minimize EMI susceptibility of the switch.
You can ground the switch in one of the following ways, depending on the grounding conditions
available at the installation site:
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Grounding cable
The A3600 v2 Switch Series is provided with a yellow-green grounding cable. One end of the cable has
Figure 21 Grounding cable
(1) OT terminal of the grounding cable
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Grounding the switch with a grounding strip
When a grounding strip is available at the installation site, connect the grounding cable to the
grounding strip.
CAUTION:
• The supplied grounding cable of the A3600 v2 Switch Series does not have an auxiliary OT terminal.
• Connect the grounding cable to the earthing system in the equipment room. Do not connect it to a fire
main or lightning rod.
Connecting the grounding cable to the switch
Follow these steps to connect the grounding cable:
1.
2.
3.
Remove the grounding screw on the rear panel of the switch chassis.
Attach the grounding screw to the OT terminal of the grounding cable.
Use a screwdriver to fasten the grounding screw into the grounding screw hole.
Figure 22 Connect the grounding cable to the grounding hole of switch
2 3
1
4
5
6
(1) Chassis rear panel
(3) Grounding hole
(5) Grounding cable
(2) Grounding sign
(4) OT terminal
(6) Grounding screw
Connecting the grounding cable to a grounding strip
Follow these steps to connect the grounding cable to a grounding strip:
1.
2.
Remove the hex nut from the grounding strip.
Cut the grounding cable to a proper length according to the distance between the switch and the
grounding strip.
3.
Make the connector on the grounding cable:
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•
in) of insulation sheath by using a wire stripper, and then insert the naked metal part through the
insulation covering into the end of the OT terminal. Secure the metal part of the cable to the OT
terminal with a crimper, and then cover it with the insulation covering. Then heat the insulation
covering with a blower to make it completely cover the metal part.
•
insulation sheath by an appropriate length by using a wire stripper, and then bend the naked metal
part.
4.
Connect the made connector to the grounding post of the grounding strip, and then fasten it with
Figure 23 Make the grounding cable connector
Figure 24 Connect the grounding cable to a grounding strip
(1) Grounding post
(3) Grounding cable
(2) Grounding strip
(4) Hex nut
Grounding the switch by using the AC power cord
If the installation site has no grounding strips, you can ground an AC-powered switch through the
protective earth (PE) wire of the power cord, but must make sure:
•
The power cord has a PE terminal.
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•
•
The ground contact in the power outlet is securely connected to the ground in the power distribution
room or on the AC transformer side.
The power cord is securely connected to the power outlet.
NOTE:
If the ground contact in the power outlet is not connected to the ground, report the problem and reconstruct
the grounding system.
Figure 25 Ground through the PE wire of the AC power supply
(1) Three-wire AC power cable
(2) Chassis rear panel
Grounding the switch with a grounding conductor buried in the
earth ground
If the installation site has no grounding strips, but earth ground is available, hammer a 0.5 m (1.64 ft) or
longer angle iron or steel tube into the earth ground to serve as a grounding conductor.
The dimensions of the angle iron must be at least 50 × 50 × 5 mm (1.97 × 1.97 × 0.20 in). The steel tube
must be zinc-coated and its wall thickness must be at least 3.5 mm (0.14 in).
Weld the yellow-green grounding cable to the angel iron or steel tube and treat the joint for corrosion
protection.
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Figure 26 Ground the switch by burying the grounding conductor into the earth ground
(1) Grounding screw
(4) Joint
(2) Grounding cable
(3) Earth
(5) Grounding conductor
(6) Cassis rear panel
Connecting the power cord
CAUTION:
Before powering on the switch, you must connect the power cord and make sure the switch is well
grounded.
Connecting an AC power cord
Follow these steps to connect an AC power cord:
1.
Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, and make sure the wrist strap makes good skin contact and
is well grounded.
2.
3.
4.
Connect the other end of the AC power cord to the AC power source.
Check the power LED (PWR) on the front panel. If the LED is on, the power cord is properly
connected.
Figure 27 Connect the AC power cord
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Connecting a DC power cord
NOTE:
• The A3600-24 v2 SI Switch and A3600-48 v2 SI Switch do not support DC power supply.
• No DC power cord is supplied with the A3600 v2 Switch Series.
The A3600 v2 Switch Series provides DC power input.
•
Non PoE switches (A3600-24 v2 EI Switch, A3600-48 v2 EI Switch, and A3600-24-SFP v2 EI
Switch) can be powered by the –48VDC power supply in the equipment room.
•
PoE switches (A3600-24-PoE+ v2 EI Switch, A3600-24-PoE+ v2 SI Switch, A3600-48-PoE+ v2 EI
Switch, and A3600-48-PoE+ v2 SI Switch) can be powered by an RPS power source.
The procedures for connecting a –48 VDC power source in the equipment room and an RPS power
source are similar.
Follow these steps to connect a DC power cord:
1.
Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is well
grounded.
2.
Keep the upside of the DC plug on top and plug it in the DC receptacle (see callout 1 in Figure 28).
(If you plug it upside down, the insertion is not smooth because of the specific structure design of
the DC receptacle and the DC plug.)
3.
4.
5.
Use a flat-blade screwdriver to fix the two screws on the DC plug to secure the plug to the DC
Connect the other end of the DC power cord to the –48 VDC power source in the equipment room
or the RPS power source.
Check the power LED (PWR) on the front panel. If the LED is on, the power cord is properly
connected. If you also connect an AC power cord to the switch, check the RPS LED to confirm the
RPS input status.
Figure 28 Connect a DC power cord to the switch
CAUTION:
Pay attention to the positive (+) and negative (-) marks on the power cord to avoid connection mistakes.
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Verifying the installation
After you complete the installation, verify that:
•
•
•
•
•
There is enough space for heat dissipation around the switch, and the rack or workbench is stable.
The grounding cable is securely connected.
The correct power source is used.
The power cords are properly connected.
All the interface cables are cabled indoors. If any cable is routed outdoors, verify that the socket
strip with lightning protection and lightning arresters for network ports have been properly
connected.
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Accessing the switch for the first time
Setting up the configuration environment
The first time you access the switch you must use a console cable to connect a console terminal, for
example, a PC, to the console port on the switch.
Figure 29 Connect the console port to a terminal
Connecting the console cable
Console cable
A console cable is an 8-core shielded cable, with a crimped RJ-45 connector at one end for connecting
to the console port of the switch, and a DB-9 female connector at the other end for connecting to the
serial port on the console terminal.
Figure 30 Console cable
Connection procedure
To connect a terminal, for example, a PC, to the switch:
1.
Plug the DB-9 female connector of the console cable to the serial port of the PC.
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2.
Connect the RJ-45 connector to the console port of the switch.
WARNING!
• Identify the mark on the console port to ensure that you are connecting to the correct port.
• The serial ports on PCs do not support hot swapping. If the switch has been powered on, connect the
console cable to the PC before connecting to the switch, and when you disconnect the cable, first
disconnect from the switch.
Setting terminal parameters
To configure and manage the switch, you must run a terminal emulator program on the console terminal.
The following are the required terminal settings:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Bits per second—9,600
Data bits—8
Parity—None
Stop bits—1
Flow control—None
Emulation—VT100
To set terminal parameters, for example, on a Windows XP HyperTerminal:
1.
Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal.
The Connection Description dialog box appears.
2.
Enter the name of the new connection in the Name field and click OK.
Figure 31 Connection description
3.
Select the serial port to be used from the Connect using list, and click OK.
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Figure 32 Set the serial port used by the HyperTerminal connection
4.
Set Bits per second to 9600, Data bits to 8, Parity to None, Stop bits to 1, and Flow control to None,
and click OK.
Figure 33 Set the serial port parameters
5.
Select File > Properties in the HyperTerminal window.
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Figure 34 HyperTerminal window
6.
On the Settings tab, set the emulation to VT100 and click OK.
Figure 35 Set terminal emulation in Switch Properties dialog box
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Powering on the switch
Checking before power-on
Before powering on the switch, verify that:
•
•
•
The power cord is properly connected.
The power supply voltage meets the requirement of the switch.
The console cable is properly connected; the terminal or PC used for configuration has been started;
and the configuration parameters have been set.
Powering on the switch
The A3600 v2 switches have the same Boot ROM display style. This document uses the Boot ROM output
on an A3600-48-PoE+ v2 EI switch as an example:
Starting......
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HP A3600-48-PoE+ v2 EI Switch BOOTROM, Version 105
************************************************************************
Copyright (c) 2010-2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Creation Date
CPU Clock Speed
Memory Size
Flash Size
: Jan 13 2011, 16:39:15
: 600MHz
: 256MB
: 128MB
CPLD Version
PCB Version
Mac Address
: 001
: Ver.B
: 000fe2100000
Press Ctrl-B to enter Extended Boot menu...0
Press Ctrl + B at the prompt within one second to access the Boot menu, or wait for the system to
automatically start up.
NOTE:
• The system has two startup modes: normal startup and fast startup. The normal startup mode requires a
little longer time than the fast startup mode because of more self-test operations.
• By default, the system starts up in fast mode and the waiting time is one second. If you set the startup
mode to normal, the waiting time is five seconds. The following section describes the setting of the
startup mode.
•
If you press Ctrl + B within one second, the system displays the following information:
Please input BootRom password:
Enter the Boot ROM password (the initial password is null). Then the system displays the Boot ROM menu.
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BOOT MENU
1. Download application file to flash
2. Select application file to boot
3. Display all files in flash
4. Delete file from flash
5. Modify BootRom password
6. Enter BootRom upgrade menu
7. Skip current system configuration
8. Set BootRom password recovery
9. Set switch startup mode
0. Reboot
Enter your choice(0-9):
Table 4 Description on the fields
Item
Description
1. Download application file to flash
2. Select application file to boot
3. Display all files in flash
4. Delete file from flash
Download a software package file to the Flash memory.
Select the software package file to boot.
Display all files in the Flash memory
Delete files from the Flash memory
5. Modify BootRom password
6. Enter BootRom upgrade menu
Modify the Boot ROM password
Access the Boot ROM update menu.
Start the switch with the factory default configuration. This is a
one-time operation and does not take effect at the next reboot. You
use this option when you forget the console login password.
7. Skip current system configuration
8. Set BootRom password recovery
Disable or enable the Boot ROM password recovery function. By
default, Boot ROM recovery is enabled. You can disable this
function to protect system security.
Set the startup mode of the switch to normal (full) mode or fast
9. Set switch startup mode
0. Reboot
Restart the switch
•
If you perform no operation or press a key other than Ctrl + B within one second, once the
remaining waiting time becomes zero, the system begins to automatically start up and the following
information is displayed:
Starting to get the main application file--flash:/A3600_v2.app!.................
...............................................................................
...............................................................................
....
The main application file is self-decompressing................................
...............................................................................
...............................................................................
...............................................................................
...............................................................................
...............................................................................
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...............................................................................
...............................................................................
...............................................................................
...............................................................................
...............................................................................
...............................................................................
.....................................Done!
System is starting...
Startup configuration file does not exist.
It will take a long time to get configuration file, please wait...
Retrieving configuration file failed!
User interface aux0 is available.
Press ENTER to get started.
Press Enter at the prompt, and you can configure the switch when the prompt <HP> appears.
NOTE:
When the switch boots for the first time, it automatically obtains the configuration file through the DHCP
server. If it fails to obtain the configuration file, it boots with the default configuration.
Changing the startup mode
By default, the system starts up in fast boot mode. To change the boot mode to normal, press Ctrl + B
within one second to enter the Boot ROM menu:
BOOT MENU
1. Download application file to flash
2. Select application file to boot
3. Display all files in flash
4. Delete file from flash
5. Modify BootRom password
6. Enter BootRom upgrade menu
7. Skip current system configuration
8. Set BootRom password recovery
9. Set switch startup mode
0. Reboot
Enter your choice(0-9):
Enter 9. The system prompts you to change the startup mode:
The current mode is fast startup mode!
Are you sure you want to change it to full startup mode? Yes or No(Y/N)
Enter Y. The system displays the following information:
Setting startup mode...done!
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BOOT MENU
1. Download application file to flash
2. Select application file to boot
3. Display all files in flash
4. Delete file from flash
5. Modify BootRom password
6. Enter BootRom upgrade menu
7. Skip current system configuration
8. Set BootRom password recovery
9. Set switch startup mode
0. Reboot
Enter your choice(0-9):
Enter 0. The system reboots in normal startup mode and displays the following information:
Starting......
************************************************************************
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HP A3600-48-PoE+ v2 EI Switch BOOTROM, Version 105
************************************************************************
Copyright (c) 2010-2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Creation Date
CPU Clock Speed
Memory Size
Flash Size
: Jan 13 2011, 16:39:15
: 600MHz
: 256MB
: 128MB
CPLD Version
PCB Version
Mac Address
: 001
: Ver.B
: 000fe2100000
Press Ctrl-B to enter Extended Boot menu...0
In normal startup mode, the waiting time is five seconds. If you press Ctrl + B within five seconds, the Boot
ROM menu is displayed. If you perform no operation or press a key other than Ctrl + B within five seconds,
the system begins to automatically start up and the following information is displayed:
Starting to get the main application file--flash:/A3600_v2.app!.................
...............................................................................
...............................................................................
....
The main application file is self-decompressing................................
...............................................................................
...............................................................................
...............................................................................
...............................................................................
...............................................................................
...............................................................................
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...............................................................................
...............................................................................
.....................................Done!
System is starting...
Board checking.......................LSJ252TPA
SDRAM fast selftest........................OK!
Flash fast selftest........................OK!
CPLD selftest..............................OK!
Switch chip selftest.......................OK!
PHY selftest...............................OK!
Please check leds....................FINISHED!
User interface aux0 is available.
Press ENTER to get started.
Press Enter at the prompt, and you can configure the switch when the prompt <HP> appears.
NOTE:
For more information about the configuration commands and command line interface, see the HP A3600
v2 Switch Series Configuration Guides and the HP A3600 v2 Switch Series Command References.
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Setting up an IRF fabric
You can use HP Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) technology to connect and virtualize A3600 v2
switches into a virtual switch called an “IRF fabric” or “IRF virtual device” for flattened network topology,
and high availability, scalability, and manageability.
This chapter includes these sections:
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•
•
•
•
IRF fabric setup flowchart
Figure 36 IRF fabric setup flowchart
Start
Plan IRF fabric setup
Install IRF member switches
Connect ground wires and
power cords
Power on the switches
Configure basic IRF settings
Connect the physical IRF ports
Switches elected as slaves
reboot and the IRF fabric is
established automatically
End
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Follow these steps to set up an IRF fabric:
Step
Description
Plan the installation site and IRF fabric setup parameters. Complete the
following tasks:
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•
•
•
•
1. Plan IRF fabric setup
2. Install
switches
IRF
member
3. Connect ground wires
N/A
and power cords
4. Power on the switches
5. Configure
basic
IRF
For more information about IRF, see the HP A3600 v2 Switch Series IRF
Configuration Guide.
settings
Connect physical IRF ports on switches. Use Ethernet cables, SFP transceiver
modules, and fibers to connect ports over a long distance, or use SFP IRF
modules to connect ports over a short distance.
6. Connect the physical IRF
ports
All switches except the master switch automatically reboot, and the IRF fabric
is established.
Planning IRF fabric setup
Planning IRF fabric size and the installation site
Choose A3600 v2 switch models and identify the number of required IRF member switches, depending
on the user density and upstream bandwidth requirements. The switching capacity of an IRF fabric equals
the total switching capacities of all member switches.
Plan the installation site depending on your network solution, as follows:
•
•
Place all IRF member switches in one rack for centralized high-density access.
Distribute the IRF member switches in different racks for dispersed access.
NOTE:
An IRF fabric can have up to nine A3600 v2 switches. As your business grows, you can plug an A3600
v2 switch into an IRF fabric to increase the switching capacity without any topology change or
replacement.
Identifying the master switch and planning IRF member IDs
Determine which switch you want to use as the master for managing all member switches in the IRF fabric.
An IRF fabric has only one master switch. You configure and manage all member switches in the IRF
fabric at the command line interface of the master switch.
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NOTE:
IRF member switches will automatically elect a master. You can affect the election result by assigning a
high member priority to the intended master switch. For more information about master election, see the
HP A3600 v2 Switch Series IRF Configuration Guide.
Prepare an IRF member ID assignment scheme. An IRF fabric uses member IDs to uniquely identify and
manage its members, and you must assign each IRF member switch a unique member ID.
Planning IRF topology and connections
You can create an IRF fabric in daisy chain topology, or more reliably, ring topology. In ring topology,
the failure of one IRF link does not cause the IRF fabric to split as in daisy chain topology. Rather, the IRF
fabric changes to a daisy chain topology without interrupting network services.
You connect the IRF member switches through IRF ports. An IRF port is a logical interface for the internal
connection between IRF member switches. Each IRF member switch has two IRF ports: IRF-port 1 and
IRF-port 2. An IRF port is activated when you bind a physical port to it.
When connecting IRF member switches, you must connect the physical ports of IRF-port1 on one switch
to the physical ports of IRF-port2 on its neighbor switch.
The A3600 v2 switches can provide IRF connections through the GE Ethernet ports and GE SFP ports,
and you can bind several GE ports to an IRF port for increased bandwidth and availability.
NOTE:
Switch.
• The IRF port connections in the two figures are for illustration only, and more connection methods are
available.
Figure 37 IRF fabric in daisy chain topology
1
2
3
IRF-port1
IRF-port2
IRF-port1
IRF-port2
1
2
3
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Figure 38 IRF fabric in ring topology
1
2
3
IRF-port1
IRF-port1
IRF-port2
1
IRF-port2
IRF-port1
IRF-port2
2
3
Identifying physical IRF ports on the member switches
Identify the physical IRF ports on the member switches according to your topology and connection
scheme.
When using a combo interface for IRF connection, configure the fiber or copper port of the combo
interface as active. For how to configure the combo interface state, see the HP A3600 v2 Switch Series
Layer 2—LAN Switching Configuration Guide.
Planning the cabling scheme
Use GE Ethernet twisted pairs, SFP IRF modules or SFP transceiver modules, and fibers to connect the IRF
member switches. If the IRF member switches are far away from one another, choose GE Ethernet twisted
pairs or the SFP transceiver modules with optical fibers. If the IRF member switches are all in one rack,
choose SFP IRF modules.
The following subsections describe several IRF connection schemes and use SFP IRF modules or SFP
transceiver modules with optical cables for example. All these schemes use a ring topology.
Connecting the IRF member switches in one rack
NOTE:
This example uses nine switches.
You can connect the IRF member switches in one rack (see Figure 39), and Figure 40 shows the IRF fabric
topology.
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Figure 40 IRF fabric topology
Connecting the IRF member switches in different racks
NOTE:
This example uses nine switches.
connecting nine IRF member switches in different racks, and Figure 40 shows the IRF fabric topology.
Figure 41 Connect the IRF member switches in different racks
Configuring basic IRF settings
After you install the IRF member switches, power on the switches, and log in to each IRF member switch
(see the HP A3600 v2 Switch Series Fundamentals Configuration Guide) to configure their member IDs,
member priorities, and IRF port bindings.
Follow these guidelines when you configure the switches:
•
•
Assign the master switch higher member priority than any other switch.
Bind physical ports to IRF port 1 on one switch and to IRF port 2 on the other switch. You perform
IRF port binding before or after connecting IRF physical ports depending on the software release.
•
Execute the display irf configuration command to verify the basic IRF settings.
For more information about configuring basic IRF settings, see the HP A3600 v2 Switch Series IRF
Configuration Guide.
Connecting the physical IRF ports
Connect IRF member switches with GE Ethernet cables, SFP IRF modules or SFP transceiver modules, and
fibers as planned.
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NOTE:
Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap when you connect SFP IRF modules or SFP transceiver modules and
fibers. For how to connect them, see the SFP/SFP+/XFP Transceiver Modules Installation Guide.
Accessing the IRF fabric to verify the configuration
When you are finished configuring basic IRF settings and connecting IRF ports, follow these steps to
verify the basic functionality of the IRF fabric:
1.
2.
Log in to the IRF fabric through the console port of any member switch.
Create a Layer 3 interface, assign it an IP address, and make sure that the IRF fabric and the
remote network management station can reach each other.
3.
Use Telnet, web or SNMP to access the IRF fabric from the network management station. (See the
HP A3600 v2 Switch Series Fundamentals Configuration Guide.)
4.
5.
Check that you can manage all member switches as if they were one node.
Table 5 Display and maintain IRF configuration and running status
To do …
Use the command…
display irf
Display information about the IRF fabric
Display all members’ configurations that take
effect after switch reboots
display irf configuration
display irf topology
Display topology information about the IRF
fabric
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NOTE:
To avoid IP address collision and network problems, configure at least one multi-active detection (MAD)
mechanism to detect the presence of multiple identical IRF fabrics and handle collisions. For more
information about MAD detection, see the HP A3600 v2 Switch Series IRF Configuration Guide.
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Maintenance and troubleshooting
Password loss
Console login password loss
If you forget the console login password, enter the Boot ROM menu:
BOOT MENU
1. Download application file to flash
2. Select application file to boot
3. Display all files in flash
4. Delete file from flash
5. Modify BootRom password
6. Enter BootRom upgrade menu
7. Skip current system configuration
8. Set BootRom password recovery
9. Set switch startup mode
0. Reboot
Enter your choice(0-9):
Enter 7 and restart the switch. The switch reboots with empty configuration, and you can log in through
the console port without entering the password to check the configuration file for the user password.
Boot ROM password loss
Contact your sales agent for help.
Power system failure
The A3600 v2 Switch Series (except the A3600-24 v2 SI Switch and A3600-48 v2 SI Switch) provides
two fixed power inputs. You can use both of the power inputs for redundancy or one power input, as
needed.
•
•
The A3600-24 v2 SI Switch and A3600-48 v2 SI Switch support only AC power supply.
Other models support AC power supply, DC power supply, or both.
The switch uses the system status LED (PWR) on the front panel and the DC power status LED (RPS) to show
how the power system of the switch is operating.
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Table 6 A3600 v2 Switch Series power status LED description
LED
LED
Status
Off
Description
mark
System status LED
PWR
The switch has been powered off.
The DC input is normal, and the AC power
receptacle has an input error or is not connected.
Steady yellow
Off
DC power status LED
RPS
No DC power input
AC or RPS input
If your switch is AC powered or DC powered, look at the system status LED to identify a power failure. If
the system status LED is off, a power supply failure has occurred. Check the following items:
•
•
•
The power cord is well connected to the switch, and the AC or DC receptacle on the switch and the
AC or DC power receptacle are normal.
The external AC power supply system, –48 VDC power source in the equipment room, or RPS
power supply system are operating properly.
The operating temperature of the switch is normal, and the power module has good ventilation
(over-temperature can cause a power module to stop working and enter the protection state).
Concurrent AC and RPS inputs
If your switch adopts both AC and DC power supplies, check the status of each input by referring to the
PWR LED and RPS LED. If the switch is concurrently powered by an AC and a DC power supply, look at
the system status LED and DC status LED to identify an AC or DC input failure.
1.
The system LED is off, the AC power supply and the DC power supply both have an input failure.
Check the following items:
•
The power cord is correctly connected, the AC or DC power receptacle of the switch is operational,
and the power socket is normal.
•
•
•
The external AC/–48 VDC/RPS power supply system is operating properly.
The switch is well connected to the external power system.
The operating temperature of the switch is normal, and the power module has good ventilation
(over-temperature can cause the power module to stop working and enter the protection state).
2.
The system status LED is on but the RPS status LED is steady yellow, an AC input failure has
occurred.
Check the following items:
•
The AC power cord is well connected to the switch, and the AC receptacle on the switch and the AC
power receptacle are normal.
•
The AC external power supply system is normal.
3.
If the system status LED is on but the RPS status LED is off, an RPS input failure has occurred.
Check the following items:
•
The power cord is correctly connected, the DC power receptacle of the switch is operational, and
the power socket is normal.
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•
•
The external –48 VDC/RPS power supply system is operating properly.
The switch is well connected to the external power supply.
NOTE:
If the problem persists, contact the HP technical support for help.
Fan failure
You can look at the system status LED and the seven-segment LED of an A3600 v2 switch to identify a fan
Table 7 LED behaviors for fan failure
LED
Mark
State
System status LED
PWR
Steady red
The LED displays F for fan failure.
Seven-segment LED
Unit
The A3600 v2 Switch Series uses fixed fans. If a fixed fan failure occurs, you cannot solve the problem
yourself. Contact your sales agent or service engineer.
NOTE:
To ensure the normal operation of the switch, contact the local sales agent or service engineer as soon as
possible when a fixed fan failure occurs.
Configuration terminal problems
If the configuration environment setup is correct, the configuration terminal displays booting information
when the switch is powered on. If the setup is incorrect, the configuration terminal would display nothing
or garbled text.
No terminal display
If the configuration terminal displays nothing when the switch is powered on, check that:
•
•
•
The power supply is normal.
The console cable is properly connected.
The console cable has no problem and the terminal settings are correct.
Garbled terminal display
If terminal display is garbled, check that the following settings are configured for the terminal, for
example, HyperTerminal:
•
•
•
Baud rate—9,600
Data bits—8
Parity—none
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•
•
•
Stop bits—1
Flow control—none
Emulation—VT100
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Appendix A Technical specifications
Physical specifications
Chassis dimensions and weights
Chassis
Dimensions Dimensions (H × W × D)
Weight
43.6 × 440 × 260 mm (1.72 × 17.32 ×
10.24 in)
A3600-24 v2 EI Switch
< 5 kg (11.02 lb)
43.6 × 440 × 260 mm (1.72 × 17.32 ×
10.24 in)
A3600-48 v2 EI Switch
< 5 kg (11.02 lb)
< 5 kg (11.02 lb)
< 10 kg (22.05 lb)
< 10 kg (22.05 lb)
< 5 kg (11.02 lb)
< 5 kg (11.02 lb)
< 10 kg (22.05 lb)
< 10 kg (22.05 lb)
43.6 × 440 × 260 mm (1.72 × 17.32 ×
10.24 in)
A3600-24-SFP v2 EI Switch
A3600-24-PoE+ v2 EI Switch
A3600-48-PoE+ v2 EI Switch
A3600-24 v2 SI Switch
43.6 × 440 × 420 mm (1.72 × 17.32 ×
16.54 in)
43.6 × 440 × 420 mm (1.72 × 17.32 ×
16.54 in)
43.6 × 440 × 260 mm (1.72 × 17.32 ×
10.24 in)
43.6 × 440 × 260 mm (1.72 × 17.32 ×
10.24 in)
A3600-48 v2 SI Switch
43.6 × 440 × 420 mm (1.72 × 17.32 ×
16.54 in)
A3600-24-PoE+ v2 SI Switch
A3600-48-PoE+ v2 SI Switch
43.6 × 440 × 420 mm (1.72 × 17.32 ×
16.54 in)
Ports
A3600-2 A3600-4
4-PoE+
v2 EI
8-PoE+
v2 EI
A3600-2 A3600-4
A3600-2 A3600-2 A3600-4
Switch/
Switch/
Item
4 v2 EI
Switch
8 v2 EI
Switch
4-SFP v2
4 v2 SI
8 v2 SI
Switch
A3600-2 A3600-4
EI Switch Switch
4-PoE+
v2 SI
Switch
8-PoE+
v2 SI
Switch
1, front
panel
1, front
panel
1, front
panel
1, front
panel
1, front
panel
1, front
panel
1, front
panel
Console ports
10/100Base-
TX Ethernet
ports
24
2
48
2
N/A
2
24
2
48
2
24, PoE
2
48, PoE
2
1000Base-T
Ethernet ports
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A3600-2 A3600-4
4-PoE+
v2 EI
8-PoE+
v2 EI
A3600-2 A3600-4
A3600-2 A3600-2 A3600-4
Switch/
Switch/
Item
4 v2 EI
Switch
8 v2 EI
Switch
4-SFP v2
4 v2 SI
8 v2 SI
Switch
A3600-2 A3600-4
EI Switch Switch
4-PoE+
v2 SI
Switch
8-PoE+
v2 SI
Switch
100Base-X
SFP ports
N/A
N/A
4,
24
4,
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
4,
4,
4,
4,
4,
including
2 combo
fiber ports
paired
with two
1000Bas
e-T
including 2 including
combo
fiber ports
paired with paired
two with two
1000Base- 1000Base 1000Base 1000Base 1000Base 1000Base
T Ethernet
ports
including
2 combo
fiber ports
paired
including
2 combo
fiber ports
paired
including
2 combo
fiber ports
paired
including
2 combo
fiber ports
paired
2 combo
fiber ports
1000Base-X
SFP ports
with two
with two
with two
with two
-T Ethernet -T Ethernet -T Ethernet -T Ethernet -T Ethernet
ports ports
ports ports
ports
Ethernet
ports
Environmental specifications
Operating
Chassis
Relative humidity
Fire resistance compliance
temperature
0°C to 50°C (32°F to
122°F)
UL60950-1, EN60950-1,
IEC60950-1, GB4943
All chassis
5% to 95%, noncondensing
Power specifications
AC-input power specifications
Min power
consumption
Max power
consumption
Chassis
AC-input voltage
Rated voltage:
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz
A3600-24 v2 EI Switch
22 W
32 W
26 W
31 W
43 W
60 W
Max voltage:
90 VAC to 264 VAC, 47 or 63 Hz
Rated voltage:
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz
A3600-48 v2 EI Switch
Max voltage:
90 VAC to 264 VAC, 47 or 63 Hz
Rated voltage:
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz
A3600-24-SFP v2 EI
Switch
Max voltage:
90 VAC to 264 VAC, 47 or 63 Hz
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Min power
consumption
Max power
consumption
Chassis
AC-input voltage
Rated voltage:
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz
A3600-24-PoE+ v2 EI
Switch
465 W (370 W for PoE
output)
33 W
44 W
17 W
30 W
33 W
44 W
Max voltage:
90 VAC to 264 VAC, 47 or 63 Hz
Rated voltage:
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz
A3600-48-PoE+ v2 EI
Switch
440 W (320 W for PoE
output)
Max voltage:
90 VAC to 264 VAC, 47 or 63 Hz
Rated voltage:
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz
A3600-24 v2 SI Switch
A3600-48 v2 SI Switch
26 W
41 W
Max voltage:
90 VAC to 264 VAC, 47 or 63 Hz
Rated voltage:
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz
Max voltage:
90 VAC to 264 VAC, 47 or 63 Hz
Rated voltage:
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz
A3600-24-PoE+ v2 SI
Switch
465 W (370 W for PoE
output)
Max voltage:
90 VAC to 264 VAC, 47 or 63 Hz
Rated voltage:
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz
A3600-48-PoE+ v2 SI
Switch
440 W (320 W for PoE
output)
Max voltage:
90 VAC to 264 VAC, 47 or 63 Hz
DC-input power specifications
Min power
consumption
Max power
consumption
Chassis
DC-input rated voltage
Rated voltage:
–48 VDC to –60 VDC
A3600-24 v2 EI Switch
22 W
32 W
26 W
31 W
43 W
60 W
Max voltage:
–36 VDC to –72 VDC
Rated voltage:
–48 VDC to –60 VDC
A3600-48 v2 EI Switch
Max voltage:
–36 VDC to –72 VDC
Rated voltage:
–48 VDC to –60 VDC
A3600-24-SFP v2 EI Switch
Max voltage:
–36 VDC to –72 VDC
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RPS DC-input power specifications
Min power
Max power
consumption
Chassis
DC-input rated voltage
–54 VDC to –57 VDC
–54 VDC to –57 VDC
–54 VDC to –57 VDC
–54 VDC to –57 VDC
consumption
795 W (720 W for PoE
output)
A3600-24-PoE+ v2 EI Switch
A3600-48-PoE+ v2 EI Switch
A3600-24-PoE+ v2 SI Switch
A3600-48-PoE+ v2 SI Switch
33 W
44 W
33 W
44 W
820 W (720 W for PoE
output)
795 W (720 W for PoE
output)
820 W (720 W for PoE
output)
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Appendix B Ports and LEDs
Ports
Console port
Every A3600 v2 switch provides one console port on the front panel.
Table 8 Console port specifications
Item
Specification
RJ-45
Connector type
Compliant standard
EIA/TIA-232
Transmission baud
rate
9600 bps (default) to 115200 bps
•
•
Provides connection to an ASCII terminal.
Services
Provides connection to the serial port of a local or remote (through a pair of
modems) PC running terminal emulation program.
10/100Base-TX Ethernet port
Table 9 10/100Base-TX Ethernet port specifications
Item
Specification
Connector type
RJ-45
•
•
•
10 Mbps, half duplex/full duplex
100Mbps, half duplex/full duplex
MDI/MDI-X, auto-sensing
Interface attributes
Max transmission
distance
100 m (328.1 ft)
Transmission medium
Standards
Category-5 (or above) twisted pair cable
IEEE 802.3u
1000Base-T Ethernet port
Table 10 1000Base-T Ethernet port specifications
Item
Specification
Connector type
RJ-45
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Item
Specification
•
•
1000Mbps, full duplex
MDI/MDI-X, auto-sensing
Interface attributes
Max transmission
distance
100 m (328.1 ft)
Transmission medium
Standards
Category-5 (or above) twisted pair cable
IEEE 802.3u
100Base-X SFP port
The A3600-24-SFP v2 EI Switch provides 24 100Base-X SFP ports, and you can install the 100 Mbps SFP
Table 11 100 Mbps SFP transceiver modules available for the A3600 v2 Switch Series
Central
wavelength
(in nm)
Product
code
Fiber diameter
(in μm)
Max transmission
distance
Module description
HP X110 100M SFP LC FX
transceiver
JD102B
JD120B
JD090A
JD091A
1310
1310
1310
1550
62.5/125
9/125
2 km (1.24 miles)
15 km (9.32 miles)
40 km (24.86 miles)
80 km (49.71 miles)
HP X110 100M SFP LC LX
transceiver
HP X110 100M SFP LC
LH40 transceiver
9/125
HP X110 100M SFP LC
LH80 transceiver
9/125
TX: 1310
RX: 1550
HP X115 100M SFP LC BX
10-U transceiver
JD100A
JD101A
9/125
9/125
15 km (9.32 miles)
15 km (9.32 miles)
TX: 1550
RX: 1310
HP X115 100M SFP LC BX
10-D transceiver
IMPORTANT:
You must use the HP X115 100M SFP LC BX 10-U transceiver (JD100A) and the HP X115 100M SFP LC BX 10-D
transceiver (JD101A) in pairs.
1000Base-X SFP port
Every A3600 v2 switch has four 1000Base-X SFP ports, including two combo ports paired with two
1000Base-T Ethernet ports, on the front panel. Table 12 lists the 1000Base-X SFP transceiver modules
available for the A3600 v2 Switch Series.
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Table 12 1000Base-X SFP transceiver modules available for the A3600 v2 Switch Series
Multimode
Central
Cable/fiber
Max
transmission
distance
Product
Code
fiber modal
bandwidth
(MHz × km)
Module description
wavelength diameter
(in nm)
(in μm)
550 m (1804.46
ft)
500
400
200
160
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
50/125
500 m (1640.42
ft)
HP X120 1G SFP LC SX
transceiver
JD118B
850
275 m (902.23
ft)
62.5/125
220 m (721.78
ft)
HP X120 1G SFP LC LX
transceiver
10 km (6.21
miles)
JD119B
JD061A
JD062A
JD063B
1310
1310
1550
1550
9/125
9/125
9/125
9/125
HP X125 1G SFP LC LH40
1310nm transceiver
40 km (24.86
miles)
HP X120 1G SFP LC LH40
1550nm transceiver
40 km (24.86
miles)
HP X125 1G SFP LC LH70
Transceiver
70 km (43.50
miles)
TX: 1310
RX: 1490
HP X120 1G SFP LC BX
10-U transceiver
10 km (6.21
miles)
JD098B
JD099B
9/125
N/A
N/A
TX: 1490
RX: 1310
HP X120 1G SFP LC BX
10-D transceiver
10 km (6.21
miles)
9/125
HP A3600 Switch SFP
Stacking Kit
JD324A
JD089B
N/A
UTP/STP
N/A
1.5 m (4.92 ft.)
HP X120 1G SFP RJ45 T
Transceiver
Category-5
twisted pair
100 m (328.08
ft)
N/A
N/A
IMPORTANT:
You must use the HP X120 1G SFP LC BX 10-U transceiver (JD098B) and the HP X120 1G SFP LC BX 10-D
transceiver (JD099B) in pairs.
NOTE:
• To guarantee the functionality of the SFP ports, always use HP SFP transceiver modules on the HP A3600
v2 Switch Series.
• The SFP transceiver modules available for this switch series are subject to change over time. For the most
up-to-date list of SFP transceiver modules, consult your HP sales representative or technical support
engineer.
• For the SFP transceiver module specifications, see the HP A-Series Switches Transceiver Modules User
Guide.
• For how to install or remove an SFP module, see the SFP/SFP+/XFP Transceiver Modules Installation
Guide.
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Combo interface
A combo interface has one fiber SFP port and one 1000Base-T copper Ethernet port. These two ports
share one port number and cannot work simultaneously. When you activate one port, the other port
automatically shuts down.
On the front panel of an A3600 v2 switch, the copper combo ports are marked in the port number + T
A3600-48 v2 SI Switch front panel as an example.
Figure 42 Identify the combo ports on the A3600-48 v2 SI Switch front panel
LEDs
Table 13 LEDs at a glance
LED
Availability
Entire series
PoE-capable A3600 v2 SI switches (model suffix PWR-SI),
A3600 v2 EI switches
Entire series
Entire series
Entire series
Entire series
A3600-24-SFP v2 EI Switch
Entire series
System status LED
The system status LED shows the operating status of the switch.
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Table 14 System status LED description
LED
Status
Description
Steady green
The switch is operating properly.
Flashing green (1
Hz)
The switch is performing power-on self test (POST).
POST has failed.
PWR
Steady red
Flashing yellow (1
Hz)
Some ports have failed to pass POST.
The switch is powered off.
Off
DC power LED
NOTE:
This LED is not available on the A3600-24 v2 SI Switch and A3600-48 v2 SI Switch switches.
The DC power LED shows the DC power and AC power supplying status.
Table 15 DC power LED description
LED
Status
Description
Steady green
Both DC power input and AC power input are normal.
DC power input is normal but AC power input is experiencing a
problem or disconnected from the power source.
RPS
Steady yellow
Off
The DC input is not connected.
Port mode LED
The port mode LED indicates the type of information that the port LEDs are showing.
You can use the port LED mode switching button to change the type of displayed port information.
Table 16 Port mode LED description
LED
Status
Description
Steady green
The port LEDs are showing port rates.
Flashing green (1 Hz) (available only
for PoE switches)
The port LEDs are showing the status of PoE
power supply on the ports.
Mode
Steady yellow
The port LEDs are showing duplex modes.
Seven-segment LED
The seven-segment LED, together with the system status LED, shows detailed system operating information
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Table 17 Seven-segment LED description (I)
Status
LED
Description
System status
LED (SYS)
Seven-segment (Unit) LED
The LED displays numbers one by
one.
POST is running, and the LED
displays the ongoing test item ID.
Flashing green
The LED displays flashing numbers.
POST has failed, and the LED
Flashing red
flashes the ID of the failed test item.
A bar rotates clockwise around the
LED.
Flashing green
Software is loading.
The LED displays a flashing F
character.
The switch is experiencing a fan
failure.
Steady red
Steady red
The LED displays a flashing t
character.
Unit
The switch is in an over-temperature
condition.
The LED displays a capital C
character.
The switch is the command switch in
a cluster.
The LED displays an S character.
The switch is a member switch in a
cluster.
Steady green
The LED displays a lowercase c
character.
The switch is a candidate switch for
a cluster.
The LED displays a number.
The member ID of the switch.
On the A3600-24-PoE+ v2 EI Switch, A3600-48-PoE+ v2 EI Switch, A3600-24-PoE+ v2 SI Switch or
A3600-48-PoE+ v2 SI Switch, the seven-segment LED can also show the total PoE output power as a
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Table 18 Seven-segment LED description (II)
Status
LED
Description
System status
Seven-segment (Unit)
LED
Port mode LED
LED
The LED displays
different signs.
For example, the
sign
Flashing green
(1 Hz) (PoE
mode)
indicates that the switch is
outputting 0 to 20% of the
maximum PoE output
power.
Unit
Steady green
81 - 100%
61 - 80%
41 - 60%
21 - 40%
0
- 20%
10/100Base-TX Ethernet port LED
Each 10/100Base-TX auto-sensing Ethernet port has a status LED to show port operating status and
activities. The port mode LED shows the type of port status information (for example, port rate or duplex
mode) that the port status LEDs are showing. You can use the port status LED mode switching button to
change the type of displayed port information.
Table 19 10/100Base-TX auto-sensing Ethernet port LED description
Status
Description
Port mode LED
Port status LED
The port is operating at 100 Mbps. The port status LED fast
flashes when the port is sending or receiving data.
Steady green
The port is operating at 10 Mbps. The port status LED fast
flashes when the port is sending or receiving data.
Steady yellow
Steady green (rate
mode)
Flashing yellow (3
Hz)
POST has failed on the port.
Off
No link is present on the port.
Steady green
PoE power supply is normal.
The device attached to the port requires power higher than
Flashing green (1 Hz) the maximum or currently available PoE output power on
the port.
Flashing green (1 Hz)
(PoE mode, available
only for PoE switches)
The port is not outputting power because it is connected to
a non-PD device.
Steady yellow
The port is experiencing a PoE failure.
Flashing yellow (3
Hz)
POST has failed on the port.
Off
The port is not supplying PoE power.
The port is operating in full duplex mode. The port status
LED fast flashes when the port is sending or receiving data.
Steady green
The port is operating in half duplex mode. The port status
LED fast flashes when the port is sending or receiving data.
Steady yellow
Steady yellow (duplex
mode)
Flashing yellow (3
Hz)
POST has failed on the port.
No link is present on the port.
Off
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1000Base-T Ethernet port LED
The 1000Base-T Ethernet ports are PoE incapable and work only at 1000 Mbps in full duplex mode.
Their port LEDs are irrelevant to the port mode LED.
Table 20 1000Base-T Ethernet port LED description
Port status LED
Description
The port is operating at 1000 Mbps in full duplex mode. The port LED fast flashes
when the port is sending or receiving data.
Steady green
Flashing yellow (3 Hz) POST has failed on the port.
Off No link is present on the port.
100Base-X SFP port LED
Each 100Base-X SFP port has a status LED to show port operating status and activities. The port mode
LED shows the type of port status information (for example, port rate or duplex mode) that the port status
LEDs are showing. You can use the port status LED mode switching button to change the type of displayed
port information.
Table 21 100Base-X SFP port LED description
Status
Description
Port mode LED
Port status LED
The port is operating at 100 Mbps. The port status LED fast
flashes when the port is sending or receiving data.
Steady green
Steady green (rate
mode)
Flashing yellow (3 Hz)
Off
POST has failed on the port.
No link is present on the port.
The port is operating in full duplex mode. The port status LED
fast flashes when the port is sending or receiving data.
Steady green
Steady yellow
(duplex mode)
Flashing yellow (3 Hz)
Off
POST has failed on the port.
No link is present on the port.
1000Base-X SFP port LED
Each 1000Base-X SFP port has a status LED to show port operating status and activities. The port mode
LED shows the type of port status information (for example, port rate or duplex mode) that the port status
LEDs are showing. You can use the port status LED mode switching button to change the type of displayed
port information.
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Table 22 1000Base-X SFP port LED description
Status
Description
Port mode LED
Port status LED
The port is operating at 1000 Mbps. The port status LED fast
flashes when the port is sending or receiving data.
Steady green
Steady green (rate
mode)
Flashing yellow (3 Hz)
Off
POST has failed on the port.
No link is present on the port.
The port is operating in full duplex mode. The port status LED
fast flashes when the port is sending or receiving data.
Steady green
Steady yellow
(duplex mode)
Flashing yellow (3 Hz)
Off
POST has failed on the port.
No link is present on the port.
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Index
A
I
A3600-24 v2 EI Switch panel views,1
A3600-24 v2 SI Switch panel views,2
IRF fabric setup flowchart,30
A3600-24-PoE+ v2 EI Switch/A3600-24-PoE+ v2 SI
Switch panel views,5
L
A3600-24-SFP v2 EI Switch panel views,7
A3600-48 v2 EI Switch panel views,3
A3600-48 v2 SI Switch panel views,4
LEDs,49
M
A3600-48-PoE+ v2 EI Switch/A3600-48-PoE+ v2 SI
Switch panel views,6
P
Accessing the IRF fabric to verify the configuration,36
Password loss,38
C
Physical specifications,42
Ports,46
Configuration terminal problems,40
Configuring basic IRF settings,35
Connecting the physical IRF ports,35
Power specifications,43
Power system failure,38
Powering on the switch,25
E
S
Environmental specifications,43
Examining the installation site,8
Safety recommendations,8
Setting terminal parameters,22
F
V
Fan failure,40
Verifying the installation,20
G
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