HP Hewlett Packard Switch J3188A User Manual

Installation and  
Reference Guide  
HP J3188A  
HP 10Base-T Hub-16M  
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HP 10Base-T Hub-16M (J3188A)  
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Edition 1  
July 1997  
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HP 10Base-T Hub-16M (J3188A)  
HP 10Base-T Hub-16M (J3188A)  
The HP 10Base-T Hub-16M (J3188A) is a multiport repeater with 16 twisted-  
pair ports, and one AUI port. With this hub, you can connect computers,  
printers, and servers together for file sharing. This hub is compliant with the  
IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T standard and supports both 802.3 and Ethernet  
networks. The HP Hub-16M follows these two standards by providing these  
features:  
lighting the hubs port LED when it detects the connected device is  
powered on and cable is good.  
retransmitting data that did not successfully arrive at the destination  
device (collision detection).  
temporarily disabling a port if a device connected to the port persistently  
causes problems for the network (auto-partioning).  
Front of the Hub  
MDI/MDI-X  
switch for  
port 16.  
System  
RPS Status  
Twisted Pair port  
status LEDs  
Twisted-pair  
ports  
AUIConnectorfor  
External  
Transceiver  
Hub status LEDs (Fault, Security,  
Collision, Activity)  
Back of the Hub  
RPS connector  
Serial Port  
Password  
Reset  
Button  
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HP 10Base-T Hub-16M (J3188A)  
Features  
Network Connections  
Sixteen RJ-45 (twisted-pair) ports to connect to end nodes or other devices.  
A Media Dependent Interface (MDI) switch for Port 16 which allows you to connect  
either an end node (MDI-X position) or to cascade a hub (MDI position) to the port,  
usinga straight-throughtwisted-paircable inbothcases. Ports 1through15always  
are MDI-X. Port 16 has a factory default of MDI-X, but can be toggled to an MDI state  
with the adjacent push-button.  
An AUI port in the front of the hub for several types of externaltransceivers, including  
ThinLAN, twisted-pair, and fiber-optic. The twisted-pair transceiver adds another RJ-  
45 port for a total of 17 twisted-pair ports on the hub. The fiber-optic transceiver  
allows you to connect your hub to a fiber-optic backbone.  
Easy-to-Use Design  
Hub Status LEDs showing power, activity, collisions, RPS status, fault, security and  
port status provide quick, easy-to-read hub status information and troubleshooting  
help.  
Metal brackets (included with the hub) that can be easily attached to the hub for  
mounting the hub in a standard 19-inch telco rack.  
Standards-Based  
Compatibility  
IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T standard compatibility to support both 802.3 and Ethernet  
networks.  
Advanced embedded SNMP agent code enabling the hub to be managed remotely  
from a network management station that supports Simple Network Management  
Protocol (SNMP) over IP (using the configured IP address) or Novell NetWare (IPX).  
The agentcode alsoprovides HPEASE(EmbeddedAdvancedSamplingEnvironment),  
which samples network data for enhanced diagnostics from a network management  
station.  
Other Features  
Extended hub management capabilities, providing a full set of management  
commands thatcanbe executedfromanASCIIconsole session. These are described  
later in this document in chapter 3, “Managing the Hub.”  
An RS-232 serial port that provides out-of-band management access including:  
An ASCII console to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the hub.  
Variable baud rates on the hubs out-of-band management RS-232 port, and  
automatic sensing of the selected baud rate when connecting toa terminal device.  
Full V.22bis modem line control for remote out-of-band management access to the  
hub.  
Updatable firmware that enables enhancements to be downloaded either from a  
computer attached to the out-of-band management port or over the network.  
A Redundant Power Supply (RPS) connector that enables an RPS to be connected to  
the hub, providing an alternative redundant power source.  
AdvancedintegrateddesignincludinganInteli960RISCprocessor,1 megabyte RAM,  
and 512 kilobytes of flash EEPROM for configuration and future upgrade capabilities.  
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3. Verify the hub operates correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2  
4. Mount the hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5  
5. Connect the hub to your network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7  
Connecting Devices to the Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8  
Connecting Hubs Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8  
Int erpreting LED Stat us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11  
Interpreting Hub Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12  
Interpreting Port Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13  
LED Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3  
Hub Maint enance Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5  
Clearing a Password for the ASCII Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5  
Running Connectivity Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6  
Obtaining Firmware Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6  
3 Managing t he Hub  
Set ting up the ASCII Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1  
Starting the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3  
Console Command Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4  
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Twist ed-Pair Cable/Connect or Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3  
Twisted-Pair Cable for Hub-to-Computer Network Connection . . . . A-3  
Minimum Cable Pinout for ASCII Console Connection . . . . . . . . . . . A-5  
RS-232 Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5  
Twisted-Pair Cable Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6  
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1  
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1  
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2  
Electromagnetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2  
C Modem Configuration  
Communicat ion Between t he Hub and Net work Management Stat ion  
D-1  
IPX Addressing for Novell NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2  
IPX Addressing Notes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2  
IP Addresses for IP and Non-IP Net works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2  
Globally Assigned IP Network Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2  
Device IP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3  
Using BOOTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4  
The BOOTP Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4  
BOOTP Table File Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-5  
E Backup Links  
How Backup Links Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1  
Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2  
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Examples of Backup Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3  
How the Backup Function Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3  
Configuring a Backup Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5  
Configuration/Installation Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5  
Indicat ions of Backup Link Act ivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6  
Reactivating the Primary Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-7  
How Eavesdrop Prevention Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-2  
Set ting Inbound Security wit h Int ruder Prevent ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4  
Auto Port Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-5  
Send Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-5  
Set ting Out bound Securit y wit h Eavesdrop Prevention . . . . . . . . . . F-6  
Mount ing Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1  
Power Precaut ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-2  
Safet y Informat ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-3  
Informations concernant la sécurit é . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-4  
Hinweise zur Sicherheit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-5  
Considerazioni sulla sicurezza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-6  
Safet y Informat ion ( J apanese) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-8  
Regulat ory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-9  
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1
Installing the Hub  
This chapter describes how to install the hub. Topics in this chapter include  
installing and configuring the hub  
connecting devices to the hub  
connecting hubs together  
interpreting hub LEDs  
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Installing the Hub  
Installing and Configuring Your Hub  
Installing and Configuring Your Hub  
To install and configure your hub, you must complete five basic tasks. They  
are:  
locating and verifying the necessary parts  
connecting an external transceiver (if necessary)  
connecting the hub to a power source  
mounting the hub  
connecting the hub to your network  
1. Verify included parts  
Each Hub-16M has the following components shipped with it:  
HP 10Base-T Hub-16M (J3188A) Installation and Reference Guide—  
this manual (J3188-90001)  
A U.S./Canada/Mexico (8120-1378) power cord.  
Accessory kit (5064-2053):  
bumper feet (4)  
hub-to-rack screws 10-32 (4)  
bracket-to-hub screws 10-32 (4)  
nylon finishing washer (4)  
bracket-to-hub screws (2)  
AUI retainer assembly  
2. Connect the external transceiver  
Because of the way the external transceiver protrudes out from hub once it is  
connected, you may want to install the external transceiver before installing  
the hub. Inspect your installation site and identify whether enough room will  
be available for the external transceiver to be connected. Then see your  
external transceiver guide for installation instructions.  
3. Verify the hub operates correctly  
Before mounting the hub, connect it to a power source and verify the hub will  
operate correctly.  
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Installing and Configuring Your Hub  
1. Plug the power cord into the hubs power cord receptacle and into an AC  
(alternating current) power source. If you are using an RPS as your  
primary power source, refer to the Cisco RPS User Guide for specific  
instructions.  
No te  
If your RPS is the primary power source for the hub, disconnect the AC power  
cord connected directly to the hub for proper operation.  
(Optional) Connect Redundant PowerSupplyconnector  
cord clip here.  
If not connecting a Redundant Power Supply,  
connect included power cord here and to an  
alternating current power source.  
No te  
The hub does not have a power switch; it is powered on when the power cord  
is plugged in. HP recommends that you only use one power source at a given  
time.  
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Installing the Hub  
Installing and Configuring Your Hub  
2. Check the LEDs on the hubs front panel. When the hub is powered on, it  
performs a power-on self test. See the table below for the LED pattern  
that occurs during the self test.  
Onfor20seconds,  
then enters  
normal operating  
state.  
On for five  
seconds, then  
enters normal  
operating  
Onfor20seconds,  
then enters  
normal operating  
state.  
state.  
LED  
Pattern  
ON for approximately 20 seconds, then enters normal operating  
Port LEDs,  
Fault, Security, state.  
AUI  
Activity,  
ON for approximately five seconds, then enters normal operating  
Collision, RPS state.  
System  
Stays ON.  
Note that once you have connected cables to the hub, a Port LED stays  
on if link beat has been detected at the port. A Port LED turns off if link  
beat is not detected. The AUI port stays on if it is enabled.  
When the self test completes successfully, the LEDs go into their normal  
operational states. If a hub hardware fault exists, the hub will not  
complete self test. This will be indicated by an abnormal LED pattern.  
If the self test time elapses and the Fault LED continues to stay on instead  
of turning off, the hub may have an error condition. If repeating the self  
test does not correct the problem and the Fault LED still stays continu-  
ously on, contact your reseller for replacement information. After the hub  
has passed its self test, you are ready to mount the hub.  
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Installing the Hub  
Installing and Configuring Your Hub  
4. Mount the hub  
The HP Hub-16M can be mounted in two ways:  
1. in a rack or cabinet  
2. on a table  
The hardware for mounting the hub is included in the accessory kit  
(5064-2053) packed with the hub. Before mounting t he hub, unplug it .  
See Appendix G, “Safety and Regulatory Standards,” for general mounting  
precautions.  
Rack or Cabinet Mounting  
Wa r ni n g  
The rack or cabinet should be adequat ely secured t o prevent it from  
becoming unstable and/or falling over. Please see Appendix G, Safety  
and RegulatoryStandards,”for precautions and warnings associated with rack  
mounting.  
1. Using a Phillips T-10 screwdriver, attach the mounting brackets to the hub  
with #10-32 x 7/16" silver screws (included in the accessory kit).  
2. Position the hub in the rack or cabinet and slide it up or down until the  
rack holes line up with the bracket holes.  
3. Then attach the hub to the rack with the #10-32 x 5/8" black screws and  
black nylon washers included in the accessory kit with a Phillips cross-  
head screwdriver. (Some cabinets require number 12-24 screws instead.  
Make sure you have screws that fit your cabinet or rack before mounting  
the hub.)  
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Installing the Hub  
Installing and Configuring Your Hub  
Table Mounting  
To place the hub on a table or other horizontal surface, no special tools are  
necessary. Apply the four feet included in the accessory kit onto the bottom  
of the hub. Be certain to pick a sturdy table in an uncluttered area. You may  
want to secure the hubs cables to the leg of the table to prevent people from  
tripping over them.  
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Installing the Hub  
Installing and Configuring Your Hub  
5. Connect the hub to your network  
Reconnect the hub to either an AC power source or the RPS, depending on  
which source you are using. With the hub mounted, you are now ready to  
connect the hub to your network. Typical hub connections are:  
hub-t o-device connections. Connecting to network devices such as  
computers, and printers.  
hub-t o-hub connect ions. Connecting to another HP 10Base-T hub, or  
other Ethernet hub.  
hub-t o-network backbones. Connecting to a network backbone.  
This section describes the different ways you can connect your hub to your  
network.  
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Installing the Hub  
Installing and Configuring Your Hub  
Connecting Devices to the Hub  
To connect a device to the hub, push the RJ-45 plug into the RJ-45 jack until  
the tab on the plug clicks into place.  
RJ-45  
Connector  
unshielded twisted-pair cable  
Category 3, 4, or 5  
Cat 3, 4 maximum distance: 100 meters  
Connecting Hubs Together  
Twisted-Pair Cascade Connections  
To expand your network, the hub can be connected to other hubs with  
straight-through cable by using the Media Dependent Interface (MDI) switch.  
MDI/MDI-X switch  
The MDI/MDI-X switch controls how the signals are sent through the twisted-  
pair cable connected to Port 16. The hub is shipped with the switch in the MDI-  
X position. The switch has two positions:  
In t he MDI position, use Port 16 to connect your hub to another hub. In  
this position, the hub reverses the Tx and Rx port pairs for you. This allows  
you to use straight-through” cable rather than cross-over” cable to  
connect two hubs together. The cable can be up to 100 meters in length.  
In the MDI-X position, use Port 16 to connect your hub to a PC or similar  
device using straight-through” cable.  
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Installing the Hub  
Installing and Configuring Your Hub  
In the following illustration, the first hub is connected to two end nodes and  
to a second hub. Note the second hub shows Port 16 connecting to a PC, using  
a straight through cable with the port in the MDI-X position.  
Straight-  
Through  
Cable from  
Hub to PCs  
Hub attached to  
Port 16: switch in  
MDI position and  
straight-through  
cable is used.  
Up to 100 meters  
PC attached to  
Port 16: switch in  
MDI-X position  
and straight-  
through cable is  
used.  
ThinLAN Connections  
With an HP ThinLAN External Transceiver for 10Base2 networks, you can  
connect your hub or a stack of hubs to a thin LAN network. The following  
illustration shows a hub with an HP ThinLAN External Transceiver.  
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Installing the Hub  
Installing and Configuring Your Hub  
You can connect up to 30 hubs together on a common ThinLAN segment. The  
ThinLAN segment can include a computer attached to a hub at one end of the  
segment that can communicate with a computer attached to another hub at  
the other end of the segment. By using the BNC port on the module, the  
maximum repeater hop-count increment through the entire segment is only  
two. The following illustration shows you how to connect three hubs together  
from one ThinLAN port to another.  
Hub-16M  
Hub-16U  
50-ohm  
terminator  
ThinLAN coax  
connecting the  
hubs together  
HPAdvanceStack  
10Base-T Hub-24  
50-ohm  
terminator  
No te  
Each ThinLAN cable segment must be terminated using a 50-ohm terminator  
at each end. In the illustration above, a 50-ohm terminator is placed at each  
end of the cable segment.  
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Installing the Hub  
Interpreting LED Status  
Connecting the Hub-16M to a Fiber-Optic Backbone  
With an HP Fiber-Optic external transceiver for 10Base-FL networks, you can  
connect your hub to a fiber-optic backbone. The following illustration shows  
a hub with an HP Fiber-Optic external transceiver connected to a fiber-optic  
backbone:  
Fiber-optic  
cable to a  
fiber-optic  
backbone  
For more information about cabling configuration, see the documentation  
accompanying the optional transceiver modules.  
Interpreting LED Status  
Two types of LEDs exist on the hub. They are:  
Hub Status LEDs. These LEDs reflect certain conditions that exist on the  
hub at large and are not explicitly referring to a given port.  
Port Status LEDs. These LEDs reflect basic conditions (for example, Link  
Beat being enabled) that exist on a specific port.  
Status information for both are described in the following tables.  
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Installing the Hub  
Interpreting LED Status  
Interpreting Hub Status LEDs  
The hub status LEDs indicate whether the hub is functioning properly. For  
further details on error conditions indicated by the Status LEDs, see chapter  
2, “Troubleshooting.  
LED  
State  
Meaning of LED  
The hub is receiving power.  
SYSTEM On  
(Power)  
(green)  
Off  
The hub is not receiving power.  
ACT  
(Activity)  
(green)  
Flickering  
ONwhile a packetis beingtransmitted.Normally,the LEDappears  
to flicker. In heavy traffic, it may appear on all the time.  
FLT  
(Fault)  
On  
Off  
An error has been detected on the hub.  
No error has been detected on the hub.  
(Orange) Flash  
Flashes simultaneously with port LEDs, indicating the port is  
partitioned.  
SEC On  
(Security) Off  
A security violation has occurred.  
Hub security has not been violated.  
(Orange) Flash  
Flashes simultaneously with port LEDs, indicating the port had a  
security violation.  
RPS  
On  
The RPS is providing power.  
(RPS)  
Off  
The RPS is not providing power.  
(green)  
COL  
(Collision)  
(orange)  
Flickering  
This LED is on while a collision is detected. If it appears on  
continuously(withnoflicker),itis a possible indicatorofa network  
fault or an improperly terminated cable.  
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Interpreting LED Status  
Interpreting Port Status LEDs  
The following table provides LED port information.  
LED  
State  
On  
Meaning of LED  
Twisted-pair  
Port (green)  
Link beat is detected from the attached node.  
Off  
The port is not receiving the link beat signal from the attached  
node.  
Slow  
The port has been auto-partitioned. This port has been auto-  
Flash* partitioned(disabled)due toexcessive collisions. This portwill  
reenable when the connected device no longer causes  
collisions.  
AUI  
On  
The AUI port is enabled.  
Port (green)  
Off  
The AUI port is disabled.  
Slow  
Flash  
The port has been auto-partitioned.  
* The slow flash is approximately once every 1.5 seconds.  
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Troubleshooting  
This chapter describes ways to troubleshoot the hub. Topics covered are:  
troubleshooting approaches  
using a checklist to diagnose the hub  
interpreting the LED pattern during self test  
hub maintenance tasks  
Troubleshooting Approaches  
There are three primary ways to diagnose hub problems:  
By checking the LEDs on the front of the hub as described in the section,  
“Using a Checklist to Diagnose the Hub” later in this chapter.  
By using the ASCII consoles diagnostic functions as described in chapter  
3, “Managing the Hub.”  
By using the CiscoView network management application as described in  
the CiscoView online help.  
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Using a Checklist to Diagnose the Hub  
Using a Checklist to Diagnose the Hub  
Use the following table to diagnose the problem with your HP Hub-16M.  
Problem  
Solution  
How do I reset the hub?  
Remove the plug on the power cord from the  
power source and reconnect it.  
None of the LEDs are on.  
Verify that the power cord is plugged into an  
active power source and to the hub. Make sure  
these connections are snug. Try power cycling  
the hub by unplugging and plugging the hub  
back in.  
If the Power LED is still not on, verify the AC  
source works by plugging another device into  
the outlet.Ortrypluggingthe hubintoa different  
outlet or try a different power cord.  
If this condition persists, call your  
HP-authorized LAN dealer or HP representative  
for assistance.  
I lost the password.  
Press the passwordresetbuttonfor10seconds.  
See page 2-4 for more details.  
IP configuration errors have been  
reported.  
Use the ASCII consoles IP Configuration  
function as described in the chapter 3,  
“Managing the Hub.”  
I wanttosee if eachcable is connected Run TEstlink. See the command description in  
correctly. chapter 3, “Managing the Hub.”  
A user cant send data to another user. Use the Connectivity tests in the ASCII console  
or in CiscoViewtotest the cabling. The tests are  
described in this chapter.  
The Fault LED is on.  
Remove the plug on the power cord from the  
power source and reconnect it. If problem  
persists, the device has an internal failure.  
Contact your HP authorized dealer or reseller.  
The Security LED is flashing. How do I  
get it to stop?  
Use the ASCII console or CiscoView to view the  
intruder log and clear the security violations.  
Most problems with the hub can be diagnosed using the LEDs on its front  
panel. The following section describes the normal LED pattern during self-  
test, and LED patterns that indicate error conditions on the hub.  
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LED Operation  
LED Operation  
The tables on the following pages list the hubs LEDs, their possible states,  
and diagnostic tips to resolve any error conditions.  
LED patterns indicating problems  
Diagnostic Tips  
Power Coll Port LED Sec Fault RPS  
OFF  
*
*
*
*
*
Verify that the power cord is plugged  
into an active power source and to the  
hub. Make sure these connections are  
snug. Try power cycling the hub by  
unplugging and plugging the hub back  
in.  
Ifthe PowerLEDis stillnoton,verifythe  
AC source works by plugging another  
device into the outlet. Or try plugging  
the hub into a different outlet or try a  
different power cord.  
If this condition persists, call your  
HP-authorized LAN dealer or HP  
representative for assistance.  
ON  
*
OFF  
*
*
*
Check cabling on the indicated port all  
the way out to the device attached to  
that port. Faulty wiring or a bad  
connection could exist somewhere in  
that connection.  
The end node or hub attached to the  
port is off.  
The port may be disabled. Use the  
ASCII console or management  
application to enable the port.  
If Port 16, check the position of the  
MDI/MDI-X switch. See the figure in  
chapter 1 that details the MDI/MDI-X  
switch.  
ON  
ON  
*
*
*
*
Very frequent collisions are occurring,  
which could indicate a networkfaultor  
improperly terminated cable.  
*This LED is not important for the diagnosis.  
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LED Operation  
LED patterns indicating problems  
Diagnostic Tips  
Power Coll Port LED Sec Fault RPS  
ON  
*
Fast  
Flash  
Fast  
Flash  
*
*
A security violation has occurred on  
the port that is flashing. See SEcure  
command for definition and details in  
Chapter 3.  
ON  
*
Slow  
Flash  
*
Slow  
Flash  
*
The port has been auto-partitioned  
because of an excessive collision  
condition. Check cable connections  
andstatus ofattachednetworkdevices  
forcauses ofthe excess collisions. The  
hub will automatically recover after  
certain IEEE 802.3 criteria are  
successfully met.  
ON  
ON  
*
*
*
*
Fast  
Flash  
*
*
*
Network management security  
violation occurred. See SEcure  
command for details.  
*
ON  
The hub has failed its self-test. Power-  
cycle the hub. If this condition persists,  
call your HP-authorized LAN dealer or  
HP representative for assistance.  
ON  
ON  
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
OFF The internal power supply is operating  
properly and the RPS is not being used.  
ON The internal power supply has failed or  
has been unplugged and the RPS has  
been activated as the current  
operating power supply.  
*This LED is not important for the diagnosis.  
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Hub Maintenance Tasks  
Hub Maintenance Tasks  
There are several hub maintenance tasks you can perform. They include:  
testing the hub only  
clearing a password from the ASCII console  
running connectivity tests  
Each of these tasks is described in the following sections.  
Testing the Hub Only  
If you believe that the hub is not operating correctly, remove and reinsert the  
power cord for that hub. This procedure will cause the hub to complete its  
power-on self-test. If any error conditions exist in the hub, the LEDs should  
display the condition.  
Clearing a Password for the ASCII Console  
You can use the Password Reset button to clear a forgotten console password  
that was previously configured on the hub. The password is configured from  
the ASCII console.  
Password  
Reset  
To clear the password, follow these steps:  
1. Verify the hub has powered-up, passed power-on test, and that the System  
LED is lit.  
2. Press the Password Reset button on the back of the hub for 10 seconds.  
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Hub Maintenance Tasks  
Running Connectivity Tests  
Both the hub and cabling can be tested by running an end-to-end communica-  
tions test -- a test that sends known data from one network device to another  
through the hub -- such that you can verify that the data was correctly  
transmitted between the devices.  
PCsendingtest  
packets.  
PC responding to  
the test packets.  
See your LAN adapters manual for information on running an end-to-end  
communication test.  
Obtaining Firmware Enhancements  
In the future, Hewlett-Packard may provide improvements to this product  
through firmware upgrades. The upgrade code can be downloaded from a PC  
attached to the hubs RS-232 port or over the network. The update procedures  
are described in documents that come with the firmware enhancements.  
You can determine the current firmware version on the hub from the ASCII  
console. Look for the SNMP Agent EEPROM version number to determine the  
revision. When you access the console, the version number appears.  
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Managing the Hub  
This chapter describes the features available from an ASCII console. Topics  
include:  
setting up the ASCII Console  
console command reference  
The HP Hub-16M has SNMP that allows you to manage the hub using one of  
the following utilities:  
an ASCII console  
CiscoWorks  
any SNMP-compliant network management product except HP  
AdvanceStack Assistant.  
Setting up the ASCII Console  
You can begin a console session in the hub in the following ways:  
directly, using a serial cable and a terminal (or a PC using a terminal  
emulator)  
remotely, using Telnet  
remotely, using a modem and a terminal  
The HP Hub-16M supports a single console session only. If a console session  
is already running, a second console session can override the current console  
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Directly, Using A Serial Cable and a Terminal  
To directly connect a terminal to a hub, follow these steps:  
1. Connect an ASCII terminal, or a PC emulating an ASCII terminal, to the  
RS-232 port using an RS-232-C “null modem” cable. (For pin-outs and  
recommended cables see Appendix A, “Cables and Connectors.)  
2. Switch on the terminals power (or switch on the PCs power and start the  
terminal emulation program). Configure the terminal for 8 bits per char-  
acter, 1 stop bit, no parity, Xon/Xoffhandshaking, and a baud rate of38400,  
19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, or 1200.  
3. Press [Enter] several times for the => or Password prompt. The baud rate  
for communication between the hub and the terminal is set automatically  
when you press [Enter].  
Remotely, Using Telnet  
The HP Hub-16M supports a Telnet console session. Your Telnet syntax  
depends on your TCP/IP software or your terminal server. By default, Telnet  
is enabled. You can disable Telnet by using the IPconfig console command  
described on page 3-7.  
To establish a Telnet session, follow these steps:  
1. Verify that the hub has been configured with an IP address, and that it is  
accessible via IP from your PC or workstation.  
2. Enter the command telnet followed by the IP address or system name of  
the hub, for example:  
telnet 192.1.1.10  
or  
telnet your_hub  
(Your Telnet syntax depends on your TCP/IP software or your terminal  
server. You can use a system name if you have name resolution such as  
DNS.)  
To end the Telnet session, type DI (the DIsconnect command) to terminate  
the console session. Or use your Telnet applications command to close or quit  
the Telnet session.  
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Remotely, Using a Modem and a Terminal  
1. Use a full-duplex, asynchronous (character-mode) modem only.  
2. Connect the modem to the hubs RS-232 port using an RS-232-C modem  
cable. (For pin-outs and recommended cables see Appendix A, “Cables  
and Connectors.)  
3. Configure the modem as described in the Appendix C, “Modem  
Configuration.”  
4. At the remote site, connect the terminal (or PC emulating a terminal) to  
the remote modem. Make sure the terminal and modems are functioning  
properly, then establish the link between the terminals modem and the  
hubs modem according to the modem instructions.  
5. Press [Enter] several times for the => or Password prompt. The baud rate  
for communication between the hub and the modem is set automatically  
when you press [Enter].  
Starting the Console  
The console session starts with a display similar to the following (the actual  
version numbers may be different):  
HP J3188A Hub-16M  
ROM A.01.00  
EEPROM A.01.00  
HW A.01.00  
Use console commands for hub configuration.  
Enter password:  
If a password has not been assigned with the PAssword command, then you  
are not prompted for your password here.  
If a console session is currently active, then you are prompted to break the  
current active console session.  
A console session is currently active.  
Do you want to break in? (Y/[N]) Y  
Connecting…  
Enter a console command, or HE or? for help.  
=>  
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Console Command Reference  
Enter at least the first two letters of a command to execute it, such as HE for  
the Help command. The Help command displays a screen like the following,  
listing all commands.  
Syntax Conventions on Help Screen:  
< >  
[ ]  
|
Indicates a required parameter.  
Indicates an optional parameter.  
Used as a separator between acceptable variable values.  
For example, SE <port|SHow|CLear> indicates that either a port ID, or the characters SH  
or CL, must be entered after the SE command.  
The commands are described in the rest of the chapter.  
HElp [cmd] or? [cmd]  
To see the help screen shown above or, if you include a specific  
command, t he syntax and descript ion of t hat specific console  
command. For the [cmd] parameter, use the first two letters of the command  
you wish to see.  
Example: HE ST (This displays help for the Status command.)  
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BAckup  
To configure one of the hubs ports for dedicat ed use in a backup  
( redundant) link t o another hub.  
An HP Hub-16M allows you to use any two of its network ports for a redundant  
link to another hub in your network. The backup link normally carries no  
traffic, but it is automatically activated if the primary link fails. Note that any  
of the ports can be the backup port to any other port.  
When you enter the Backup command, you are prompted for these values:  
Default  
Description  
Backup Port  
Primary Port  
Disabled  
The port used for the backup link. Enter the port ID.  
Or, enter DI (for disable) if you wish to remove an  
existing backup link configuration.  
None  
The port used for the primary link. Enter the port ID.  
Remote MAC  
address  
000000-000000  
The 12-digit hexadecimal MAC address of the hub at  
the remote end of the critical link.  
Seconds Between 1 second  
Test Packets  
How often you want the hub to send an IEEE 802.2  
Test packet to the remote hub over the primary link.  
Consecutive  
Failures  
2 failures  
The number of consecutive Test packet response  
failures that will trigger activation of the backup link.  
For example, enter 5 to activate the backup link on  
the fifth failure.  
The hub monitors the primary link by sending IEEE 802.2 Test packets at the  
specified frequency to the specified remote hub. If n” consecutive Response  
packets are not returned from the remote hub, the primary port is disabled  
and the backup port is enabled.  
When the primary link is repaired, you must re-enable the primary port by  
using the Port command. It is not automatically re-enabled. When the primary  
port is re-enabled, the backup port is disabled automatically and returned to  
backup mode. See the appendix on Backup Links. This appendix also covers  
more information on backup links, including requirements, limitations, and  
sample topologies.  
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CDpstatus  
To enable or disable the Cisco Discovery Protocol(CDP). The command takes  
either an ON or an OFF argument. The initial setting is ON. ON enables the  
protocol. OFF disables it. If no option is chosen, the current status is shown.  
COunters  
To display net work activit y counters for each network port, t he hubs  
SNMP agent , and the global count for all ports.  
The port counters are from the IEEE 802.3 Repeater Management  
Specification. They are described below:  
Corrective Action if over Valid  
Range  
Counter Name  
Definition  
Valid Range  
Good Packets  
Number of error-free packets received. Less than 4000  
Decrease the traffic level by  
using a switch to segment the  
network.  
packets per  
second.*  
Collisions  
Number of times the port was involved Less than 2 times  
Decrease the traffic level by  
in a collision. A single collision will be  
counted by all ports involved, so the  
totalcollisioncounters maybe less than  
the sum of the port counts.  
the number of good using a switch to segment the  
packets.  
network  
Replace bad cables and/or  
transceivers ifproblems persist.  
Rarely, you may have a  
defective LAN adapter.  
Late Collisions  
Number of collisions which went  
undetected by the sending end node.  
Less than.1% of  
good packets.  
Too many repeaters between  
end nodes, or cables which are  
too long, or bad cable.  
CRC/Alignment  
Errors  
Number of packets transmitted  
incorrectly and number of incorrectly  
aligned packets.  
Less than.1% of  
good packets.  
This counter indicates faulty  
cabling.  
Giant Packets  
Number of packets larger than 1518  
bytes.  
Less than.1% of  
good packets.  
Update the LAN adapter drivers  
on all nodes connected to the  
port.  
Broadcast Packets Number of packets addressed to  
Less than 200  
Decrease the number of nodes  
in an IP subnet or IPX network  
by using more routers. Consult  
Novell Netware documentation  
on how to reduce broadcasts in  
an IPX network.  
everyone inthe network. These packets packets per  
consume CPU resources from each  
node on the network.  
second.*  
*The port counters in the ASCII console show totals, not number of packets per second. For the Good Packets and  
Broadcast packets, display counters twice over a period of one section to see if the value falls in the valid range.  
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DIsconnect  
IPconfig  
To t erminate t he console session and reset t he console port baud rate  
to be aut omat ically sensed. The command also disconnects the phone link  
if you accessed the console using modems.  
To set IP ( Int ernet Prot ocol) configuration paramet ers on the hub.  
By default, the hub is configured to use BOOTP (Internet Boot Protocol) to  
automatically retrieve the IP parameters from a BOOTP server, and to enable  
Telnet access to the hubs console interface. Use this command if you want  
to manually configure the IP address or disable Telnet.  
The IP configuration must be carefully controlled. If each devices IP address  
is not unique on the network, severe network performance problems will  
occur. A network administrator should maintain responsibility for the IP  
settings. See Appendix D, “Network Addressing,” for information on setting  
the IP configuration.  
No te  
At the end of the process of changing the IP configuration, the hub will be  
reset. This terminates the console session (and disconnects the phone line if  
using a modem) and resets the console port baud rate to be automatically  
sensed. To restart a console session, when the reset process completes, press  
[Enter] several times for the prompt.  
When to Use IPconfig  
If any of the following is true, the hubs IP parameters must be configured,  
either on a BOOTP server or on the hub through the console interface:  
The hub will be managed remotely with a network management product,  
such as CiscoWorks over an IP network (a network that uses IP commu-  
nications, for example TCP/IP).  
The network cable segments attached to the hub will be tested using the  
IP “Ping” test.  
Telnet access to the hub is desired.  
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Configuring for Network Management  
If the hub is to be managed from a network management station, it must use  
the same networking protocol as the network management station. You have  
these choices:  
Novell NetWare IPX  
IP  
Using Novell NetWare IPX  
The HP Hub-16M is designed to automatically use Novell NetWares IPX  
protocol. If you are using the hub on a Novell NetWare network, no configu-  
ration of the hub is required for it to communicate with a network management  
station that is also using the IPX protocol.  
The hub determines its IPX address automatically from information received  
from a router or file server that is running IPX on the network, and from its  
own MAC address, physical address, or Ethernet address). See your Novell  
documentation for more information on IPX communications and addressing.  
Using IP  
You can use IP by using one of the following methods:  
using BOOTP by adding an entry for the hub in the BOOTP table on your  
BOOTP server, and enabling BOOTP through the hubs console interface  
(this is the default setting)  
using the console interface to configure the IP parameters  
BOOTP is covered in Appendix D, “Network Addressing.”  
To use the console interface to configure the IP parameters, enter IP and the  
following text appears:  
=>IP  
Active IP parameters:  
BOOTP protocol enabled: YES  
Telnet access enabled: YES  
IP address: 0.0.0.0  
Subnet mask: 0.0.0.0  
Default router: 0.0.0.0  
Time to live: 64  
Change IP configuration? (Y/[N]):  
The following table explains the IP parameters.  
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Parameter  
Default Value  
Definition  
BOOTP protocol YES  
enabled  
Keep or set this value to YES if you are using a BOOTP server to provide  
the IP configuration to the hub. By default, the hub is configured to  
automatically seek an IP address from a BOOTP server on the network.  
This is done when the hub is powered on. If an IP address is not found,  
the HP Hub-16M will seek an IP address every ten minutes until it finds  
an IP address. Set this value to NO to disable this BOOTP process.  
If you are not using BOOTP to provide the hubs IP configuration, you  
should set this parameter to NO.  
Telnet access  
enabled  
YES  
Determine whether users are allowed to use Telnet to access the hubs  
console interface.  
IP address  
0.0.0.0  
The IP address of the hub (written in the format X.X.X.X).  
Each X is a decimal number between 0 and 255 separated by a decimal  
point. This address will be used unless the BOOTP protocol is enabled.  
The default value (0.0.0.0) disables IP communications on the hub when  
BOOTP is also disabled.  
Subnet mask  
Must be supplied and  
The bit mask defining which portion of the IP address is the subnet  
depends on the class of IP address, written in the format X.X.X.X. All the devices on your network  
address that has been  
should use the same subnet mask. See your network administrator for  
entered.  
the correct value.  
Default router  
Time to live  
0.0.0.0  
64  
The IP address of the nearest IP router in your network. If no IP routers  
are in your network, enter the devices own IP address.  
The number of IP routers a packet is allowed to cross before the packet  
is discarded. Increase this value if the hub will be sending IP packets to  
a destination that is more than 64 routers away. The maximum is 255.  
MAnagers [SHow]  
To configure t he list of net work management st at ions t hat are autho-  
rized t o access and manage this hub, and t o specify which of those  
stations should receive alarms. Use the SHow option to display the current  
list of authorized management stations without being prompted to edit the list.  
The list consists of the IP or IPX address of the network management station  
and an indication of whether each management station should receive alarms  
(indications of specific network events that are configured for the hub from  
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network management— also called SNMP event alarms). The start of the table  
is shown below. Up to ten network management stations can be entered into  
the table. Entry 0 (zero) is used for the “all managers allowed” entry.  
ID  
0
Manager Address (IP or IPX)  
Receive Alarms?  
All managers allowed  
NA  
1
2
The hub is initially shipped with all network management stations allowed to  
manage the hub, but the all managers” entry does not identify where alarms  
are to be sent. Specific addresses must be entered into the table to identify  
where the alarms should be sent.  
No te  
If you want to restrict which management stations are allowed to manage the  
hub, delete entry 0. Then add the allowed management stations with the A  
command.  
At the interface prompt, enter MA; the current authorized managers list is  
displayed and you are prompted to add or delete an entry in the list, or to enter  
E to end your editing.  
To add an ent ry, enter A at the prompt. Enter the IP or IPX address of the  
network management station, or enter A to allow all managers to manage the  
hub, then indicate at the next prompt whether this management station should  
receive alarms generated by the hub. A new entry is added to the list.  
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Example: To add the network management station with IP address  
190.40.101.10 to the list and to send alarms to that station, the process would  
appear as follows:  
Add entry (A), Delete entry (D), or End changes (E): A  
Enter Manager Address, or (A) to allow all managers access: 190.40.101.10  
Should this manager receive alarms: (Y/[N]):Y  
Add entry (A), Delete entry (D), or End changes (E): E  
Current authorized manager list:  
ID  
0
Manager Address (IP or IPX)  
All managers allowed  
190.40.101.10  
Receive Alarms?  
NA  
1
YES  
2
To delete an entry, specify the ID number in the list corresponding to the  
network management station to be deleted.  
Example: To delete the entry made in the example above, the steps would be:  
Add entry (A), Delete entry(D), or End changes (E): D  
Enter ID of entry to delete: 1  
Add entry (A), Delete entry (D), or End changes (E): E  
The table entry with ID 1 would now be a blank line.  
MEssageinterval  
To enter a new value that will indicate how much time, in seconds, should  
lapse between transmissions of CDP messages. Displays the current interval  
if no time is specified. Acceptable values are decimal numbers from 5 to 900  
(seconds). The default value is 60 seconds.  
NEighbor  
Displays the other devices that are using CDP protocol.  
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PAssword  
To set or change the password on the hub. The Password is used to  
prevent unauthorized access to the hub from network management stations,  
and through the console interface. The hub is initially shipped without a  
password. Follow the prompts to enter a new password or to change the  
existing password. If you assign a password, it is also used as the SNMP  
community name.  
If you decide to delete the password, enter the Password command, then press  
[Enter] without entering any characters at the password prompt.  
Press and hold the Password Reset button for approximately 10 seconds to  
clear a password.  
No te  
After the password has been cleared, access to the hub from the ASCII console  
and from SNMP management stations will no longer be password protected.  
A new password can be assigned from the ASCII console or CiscoWorks.  
PIng  
To t est the path bet ween the hub and anot her device t hat responds to  
IP packet s. The hub sends Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo  
Request (Ping) packets to another node with the specified IP address and  
waits for Echo Response packets in return.  
When you run the Ping command, you will be prompted for:  
the IP address of the destination device (in the format X.X.X.X)  
the number of packets to send  
the timeout value (the number of seconds to wait for a response)  
If any errors are reported during this test, there may be a fault in the path used  
during the test or in the destination device. For more information about testing  
network links, see chapter 2, Troubleshooting.  
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POrt <port> <ON/OFF>  
To enable ( set t o ON) or disable ( set to OFF) a hub port . The initial  
setting for all ports is enabled (ON). You can use the Status command to check  
the current status of all the ports. The <port> parameter can be:  
twisted-pair port number  
XCVR or XC for the AUI port  
ALL or AL for all ports  
Example 1: P0 7 OFF (Disables port 7)  
Example 2: P0 AL ON (Enables all ports)  
REset  
To reset the hub and run a hub self-t est. This command also resets all  
the network statistic counters, and the time since the last reset. The current  
configuration is unchanged. The hub is not accessible from network manage-  
ment software while it is being tested, but it continues to repeat data. If the  
hub is faulty, at the end of the reset process, the Fault LED will stay on.  
This command also terminates the console session (and disconnects the  
phone line if you are using a modem to access the console) and resets the  
console port baud rate to be automatically sensed. To restart the console  
session, first re-establish the phone link (if used), then press [Enter] several  
times for the prompt.  
RObustness  
Allows you to invoke options to improve the hubs ability to tolerate network  
problems resulting from excessive collisions. The configurable options are:  
Intelligent Partition Recovery  
Late Collision Monitoring  
By default, the robustness features are off. The Intelligent Partition Recovery  
option makes it difficult for a problem port to automatically re-enable itself  
to send traffic on the network.  
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The Late Collision Monitoring option monitors ports for excessive late  
collisions. If monitored ports experience excessive late collisions, these ports  
are disabled.  
See the section on Auto-Partitioning in the chapter that provides the Product  
Description.  
SEcure <port|SHow|CLear>  
To control or display t he hubs securit y configuration, and to clear  
security violation indicat ors. The <port> parameter can be:  
a twisted-pair port number only.  
XCVR or XC for the AUI port.  
ALL or AL for all ports  
Security Configuration Parameter Definitions  
The following security parameters are configurable on each of the hubs  
network ports. These parameters are defined on the next two pages:  
Address selection method, or authorized MAC address  
Send alarm when intruder detected  
Eavesdrop prevention  
An additional parameter, Disable port when intruder detected, is set  
automatically by your selection of the address selection method. See Auto  
Port Disable” in Appendix F, Security Information,” on this parameter.  
Address select ion method, or aut horized MAC address. This is the  
method by which the hub automatically learns the address of the device that  
is authorized to use the port, or you can enter a specific address. The following  
methods are configurable:  
Learn Continuouslyprovides minimum port security (default secu-  
rity state). The hub learns the address of the first device attached to the  
port and makes it the authorized MAC address. If a different device is later  
attached to the port, the new address is learned and becomes the autho-  
rized address. Each new device attached becomes the authorized device.  
You can be informed of any such changes by setting the Send Alarm  
parameter to YES. In that case, when a new address is detected, the  
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Security and port LEDs flash, the intruders MAC address is displayed on  
the console Status command screen, and an alarm is sent to the authorized  
network management station(s).  
Use t he First Address Heardprovides medium port security. The  
hub learns the address of the first device attached to the port and makes  
it the authorized MAC address. If you have any security configured for the  
port (Send Alarm and/or Eavesdrop Prevention parameters are set to  
YES), when a different device is later attached to the port, the new address  
is registered as an intruder address; a security violation has occurred.  
In that case, the port is automatically disabled, and the Security and  
affected port LEDs flash. An alarm is also sent to the authorized network  
management station(s) if the Send Alarm parameter is set to YES.  
Assign an Addressprovides the highest security. You enter the  
address of the device that is authorized to be attached to the port. If you  
have any security configured for the port (Send Alarm and/or Eavesdrop  
Prevention parameters are set to YES), when a different device is later  
attached to the port, the new address is registered as an intruder  
address; a security violation has occurred. In that case, the port is  
automatically disabled, and the Security and affected port LEDs flash. An  
alarm is also sent to the authorized network management station(s) if the  
Send Alarm parameter is set to YES.  
Port Securit y Offdisables port security. This is a convenient way to  
remove the port security. It automatically sets the Send Alarm and Eaves-  
drop Prevention parameters to OFF (and therefore, the Disable Port  
parameter will also be OFF).  
Send Alarm when intruder detect ed. Configures the hub to send an  
alarm (SNMP trap) to a network management station whenever an  
unauthorized address (an intruder) is detected on the port. Note that for the  
alarm to actually be sent, you must have first used the Managers command  
to configure one or more network managers to receive alarms. See the  
Managers command description earlier in this chapter.  
Eavesdrop prevent ion. Configures the hub to prevent the port from  
hearing data that is intended for another port. Only the data packets that have  
a destination address that matches the ports authorized address are sent to  
the port. If Eavesdrop Prevention is not enabled on all ports, the hub functions  
like a repeater and every packet seen by the hub is forwarded to the non-  
Eavesdrop Prevention ports. See Appendix F, Security Information,” for a  
detailed description of this feature.  
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Configuring Security on a Single Port  
To set or change the security configuration for a single port on the hub  
(twisted-pair or AUI), enter SE and the ports ID; for example, SE 4. The ports  
current security configuration is displayed, followed by a prompt to change  
the configuration or not.  
If you choose to change the configuration, you are then prompted for the  
following parameters (defined on the previous page):  
Address selection method, or authorized MAC address  
You are first prompted if you want to change the address selection method  
or the authorized address. Press [Enter] or enter N to retain the current  
value. Enter Y to change the value and you are prompted to select one of  
the following methods:  
– learn address Continuously (enter C)  
– use First address heard (enter F)  
– Assign an address (enter A)  
– port security Off (enter O)  
Send alarm when intruder detected  
Eavesdrop prevention  
No te  
To enable security on a port, at least one of the parameters, Send Alarm or  
Eavesdrop Prevention, must be set to ON.  
Configuring Security on All Twisted-Pair Ports  
To set or change the security configuration for all the twisted-pair ports  
together, enter SE ALL. This method is most useful when you are using the  
same security configuration for all the twisted-pair ports, either at initial setup  
or when you want to change the configuration for all the ports. You are  
prompted whether to continue this process or not. If you choose to continue,  
you are then prompted for:  
Address selection method:  
If you select First heard for all ports (F), learn continuously for all ports (C), or  
security Off for all ports (O), the setting you select will be applied to all the  
twisted-pair ports. If you enter F, the authorized address for each of the  
twisted-pair ports will be the source address in the first packet received  
from the attached device. If you enter C, each of the twisted-pair ports will  
continuously update the authorized address when the attached devices  
change. If you enter O, the security will be turned off for all the twisted-  
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pair ports; that is, the security parameters will all be set to NO (configured  
address selection methods, and learned or assigned addresses are not  
changed).  
If you select assign Each port (E), a table like the following is displayed:  
ADDRESS  
SELECTION  
METHOD  
AUTHORIZED  
ADDRESS  
F, C, or  
a MAC address  
Port  
1
2
3
CONTINUOUS  
CONTINUOUS  
CONTINUOUS  
NONE  
NONE  
NONE  
For each port, enter an address selection method (F, or C), or a specific  
MAC address, or press [Enter] to retain the current value. Continue this  
process until all of the ports are displayed. If you do not want to configure  
all twisted-pair ports, note that you can terminate the address selection  
method by pressing [Enter] once. In either case, you are then prompted for  
the settings for the Send Alarm and Eavesdrop Prevention parameters, as  
described on the next page.  
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Send Alarm when intruder detected? and Eavesdrop prevention?:  
These parameters are defined earlier in the chapter under Security  
Configuration Parameter Definitions.  
The values you select for these parameters will be applied to all the  
twisted-pair ports for which you have selected (or retained) the address  
selection method.  
Showing the Security Configuration  
Enter the command SE SH to display the security configuration for all of the  
hubs ports. A table like the following is presented:  
ADDRESS  
SELECTION  
METHOD  
AUTHORIZED  
ADDRESS  
EAVESDROP  
PREVENTION  
SEND  
ALARM  
DISABLE  
PORT *  
Port  
1
2
3
CONTINUOUS  
CONTINUOUS  
FIRST HEARD  
123456-890123  
NONE  
123456-789012  
YES  
NO  
YES  
NO  
NO  
YES  
NO  
NO  
YES  
The vertical bar between Send Alarm and Disable Port indicates that the value  
for the Disable Port parameter is not directly configurable. This parameter is  
automatically set by the Address Selection Method. If the method is either  
First Heard or Assigned, and if at least one of the other security parameters  
is set to YES, the Disable Port parameter will be YES. If the method is  
Continuous, the Disable Port parameter is always automatically set to NO.  
Clearing Security Violation Indicators  
Enter the command SE CL to clear any security violation indicators and to  
rearm” the indicators to be ready for the next intrusion. The indications are  
slightly different between port security violations and network management  
security violations, as described next.  
For Port Securit y. The security violations are indicated by the Security  
LED and the LED for the affected port blinking simultaneously, and the  
intruders MAC address being added to the Status command screen for the  
affected port. Security violations occur when a non-authorized address is  
detected on a port and at least one ofthe intruder prevention parameters (Send  
Alarm or Disable Port) is set to YES.  
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For Network Management Security. The securityviolations are indicated  
by the Security LED flashing and the violating network management stations  
address being displayed on the Status command screen.  
A network management security violation occurs when a network manage-  
ment station that is not on the authorized management station list attempts  
to issue SNMP “set” commands to the hub, or when a network management  
station uses an invalid password (SNMP community name) to access the hub.  
See the Managers command description, earlier in this chapter, for  
information on the authorized management station list. By default, allnetwork  
management stations are allowed to manage the hub. Under this configura-  
tion, network management security violations will not occur.  
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If the port was disabled because of a security violation  
(Disable Port = YES), to re-enable the port you must enter the port ON  
command for that port.  
The Security Clear command does not remove the cause of the security  
violation, for example the wrong device being attached to a port. Until the  
cause is removed, the violation can reoccur immediately after issuing  
the SE CL command. It may appear as if the violation indication was never  
cleared.  
SPeed <new speed>  
Change the console port baud rate. Normally, the baud rate is  
automatically sensed. Use this command if you want to set the baud rate  
explicitly to 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, or 38400. You will be prompted to  
set the terminals baud rate to the same speed and to press Enter for the  
prompt. Example SP 9600. (Sets the baud rate to 9600.)  
STatus  
To display st at us information for t he hub. The status information  
includes:  
the time elapsed since the last reset (see the Reset command),  
the hubs MAC address,  
if a network management security violation has occurred, the MAC  
address of the violating network management station,  
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Redundant Power Supply status:  
NOT CONNECTED means the RPS is not attached to the device.  
CONNECTED/FAULT means the RPS is attached but is reporting an  
error.  
CONNECTED/GOOD means the RPS is attached with no errors, but  
has not been enabled.  
CONNECTED/GOOD/ACTIVE means the RPS is attached with no  
errors, and is active (the primary power supply is not operating and  
the RPS has been initiated as a backup system).  
a table with the port information described as follows:  
Status  
Information  
What It Means  
Port  
The port ID. (Additionally, bkup indicates that the port is configured as the  
backup link, pri indicates that the port is the primary link—see the Backup  
command).  
Port Status  
The status of each port:  
ON means the port is enabled and is not auto-segmented.  
OFF means that the port has been disabled by the Port command or  
because of a security violation.  
PARTITIONED means the port has been auto-partitioned.  
(See “Auto-Partitioning” in the chapter that provides information on the  
Product Description.)  
ON/REVERSED means that reversed wiring polarity on the receive pair has  
been detected on a twisted-pair cable and the hub has compensated.  
Link Beat  
Informs the hub of the presence of a device connected to it over twisted-  
pair cable.  
MAC address  
The unique 12-digit link-layer address for the hub. (Also called Ethernet  
address or physical address.)  
INTRUDER  
ADDRESS  
The address of a device not authorized to access the hub.  
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TEstlink  
To run a test of t he link bet ween t he hub and another IEEE 802.3  
device.  
No te  
The destination device must be able to send an IEEE 802.2 Test Response  
packet upon receipt of an IEEE 802.2 Test command packet. The HP Hub-  
16M will respond with the correct packet.  
You will be prompted for the 12-digit hexadecimal MAC address of the  
destination device. You will then be prompted for the number of test packets  
to send.  
If any errors are reported during this test, there may be a fault on the link being  
tested or on the destination device. For more information about testing  
network links, see the chapter 2, Troubleshooting.  
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Cables and Connectors  
This appendix lists cables that have been tested and verified for use with the  
HP Hub-16M. The following topics are covered:  
recommended Cables  
twisted Pair Cable/Connector Pinouts  
RS-232 Connector and Cable Pinouts  
It also includes minimum pin-out information so, if you wish to use an unlisted  
cable, you can verify that the cables used in your installation are correctly  
wired. Note that each pin-out does not necessarily match the pin-out for the  
corresponding HP cable, but cables manufactured to follow the minimum pin-  
out will function correctly.  
Recommended Cables  
The following table shows PC connections to the RS-232 port.  
Console PC connection to the RS-232 port:  
Purpose  
Cable  
Description  
Part No.  
Connecting the  
PC directly to  
the modules  
RS-232 port  
9-pin male  
RS-232 9-pin female to 9-pin  
female null modem or “cross-  
over” cable  
F1047-80002 or  
F1047-60901 or  
5182-4794  
25-pin male  
RS-232C 9-pin female to 25-pin  
male null modem or “cross-  
over” cable  
24542G  
(3 meters)  
25-pin female RS-232C 9-pin female to 25-  
pin-female null modem or  
25442H  
(3 meter)  
“crossover” cable  
Connecting a  
modem to the hubs  
RS-232 port  
25-pin female RS-232C 9-pin female to 25-pin  
male standard modem or  
HP 24542M  
“straight-through” cable  
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Recommended Cables  
The following table shows network connections to the hub.  
Cable Function Cable Type HP Product Number  
Network connections to the hub:  
Hub to end node  
Twisted-pair  
92268A (4 pair, 4 meters)  
connectionorhubto “straight-through”  
92268B (4 pair, 8 meters)  
92268C (4 pair, 16 meters)  
92268D (4 pair, 32 meters)  
92268N (4 pair, 300 meters)*  
hub connection  
using the MDI/MDI-  
X switch  
cable  
* The maximum total length of any twisted-pair segment is 100 meters.  
You can contact your HP authorized dealer or call HP at 1-800-538-8787 to  
order these parts.  
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Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs  
Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs  
Twisted-Pair Cable for Hub-to-Computer Network  
Connection  
To connect PCs or other network devices to the hub, use a straight-through”  
10Base-T cable. The twisted-pair wires must be twisted through the entire  
length of the cable. The wiring sequence must conform to AT&T 258A (not  
USOC). See “Twisted-Pair Cable Pin Assignments” at the end of this chapter  
for a listing of the signals used on each pin.  
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Pins 1 and 2 must be a twisted pair.  
Pins 3 and 6 must be a twisted pair.  
Pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are not used in this application, although they may be wired  
in the cable.  
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RS-232 Connector and Cable Pin-Outs  
The Management Modules RS-232 port connector is wired as depicted in the  
following table.  
PIN  
1
US  
CCITT  
109  
DIN  
M5  
D2  
D1  
S1  
DCD  
Rx  
2
104  
3
Tx  
103  
4
DTR  
GND  
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
RI  
108  
5
102  
-
6
107  
M1  
S2  
7
105  
8
106  
M2  
M3  
9
125  
Use the RS-232 port to connect a PC to be used as the console. To make this  
connection, you must use a null modem cable or you can use the minimum  
cable pin-out described below.  
This appendix lists cables that have been tested and verified for use with the  
HP Hub-16M. It also includes minimum pin-out information so, if you wish to  
use an unlisted cable, you can verify that the cables used in your installation  
are correctly wired. Note that each pin-out does not necessarily match the  
pin-out for the corresponding HP cable, but cables manufactured to follow  
the minimum pin-out will function correctly.  
No te  
Incorrectly wired cabling is the most common cause of problems for LAN  
communications. HP recommends that you work with a qualified LAN cable  
installer for assistance with your cabling requirements.  
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Minimum Cable Pinout for ASCII Console Connection  
PC end  
9-pin male  
Hub end  
9-pin male  
2
3
5
2
3
5
Rx  
Tx  
GND  
RS-232 Modem Cable  
Modem end  
25-pin male  
Hub end  
9-pin male  
Signal  
Tx  
2
3
3
2
7
8
6
5
1
4
9
Rx  
4
RTS  
CTS  
DSR  
GND  
5
6
7
8
CD OR DCD  
20  
22  
23  
DTR  
RI  
DRS–typically on V.24 (European) modems  
(not connected)  
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Twisted-Pair Cable Pin Assignments  
Twisted-Pair Straight-Through Cable  
Hub End (MDI-X)  
Computer or Transceiver End  
(MDI)  
Signal  
Pins  
Pins  
Signal  
(receive +)  
(receive –)  
(transmit +)  
(transmit –)  
1
2
3
6
1
2
3
6
(transmit +)  
(transmit –)  
(receive +)  
(receive –)  
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Specifications  
Physical  
Width:  
Depth:  
42.5 cm (16.8 in)  
23.8 cm (9.4 in)  
Height:  
Weight :  
4.36 cm (1.7 in)  
8 lbs and 7 oz. (8.7 lbs)  
Electrical  
The hub automatically adjusts to any voltage between 100-127 and 200-240  
volts and either 50 or 60 Hz.  
ac voltage:  
100–127 volts  
0.3A max  
200–240 volts  
0.2A max  
Maximum current:  
Frequency range:  
50/60 Hz  
50/60 Hz  
The maximum current ratings represent the current that could be drawn with  
an external transceiver attached to the hub.  
Environmental  
Operating  
Non-Operating  
Temperature:  
-5°C to 45°C (23°F to 113°F)  
10% to 95% at 40°C (104°F)  
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)  
10% to 90% at 65°C (149°F)  
Relative humidity:  
(non-condensing)  
Maximum altitude:  
3,000 m (9,843 ft)  
3,000 m (9,843 ft)  
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Connectors  
The RJ-45 twisted-pair ports are compatible with the IEEE 802.3 Type  
10Base-T standard.  
Electromagnetic  
Emissions:  
FCC part 15 Class A  
EN 55022 Class A / CISPR-22 Class A  
VCCI Level I  
Complies with Canadian EMC Class A requirements.  
Complies with Australia/New Zealand EMC Class A requirements.  
Immunity:  
Safety:  
See the DeclarationofConformityfordetails atthe endofAppendix  
G, Safety and Regulatory Statements” in this guide.  
IEC950/EN60950  
CSA950  
NOM-019-SCFI-1993  
UL1950  
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Modem Configuration  
Before installing the modems (one attached to the hub and one attached to  
the terminal/PC), configure them by either issuing the appropriate AT  
command or by setting the modems switches, as described in the tables in  
the rest of this appendix.  
Hayes Smartmodem Optima 28.8 (V.34)  
Hayes ACCURA 288 V.34 + FAX  
Hayes V-Series ULTRA Smartmodem 14400  
At the hub end:  
At the user end:  
Issue the following AT command:  
A0101: AT&FQ2&C2&D3S0=1&W0 (if &C2 gives error, use &C0)  
Next Rev: AT&FQ2&C1&D3S0=1&W0  
Issue the following AT command:  
AT&FW1&C1&W  
US Robotics Courier V.FC/V.34  
At the hub end:  
Issue the following AT command:  
A0101: AT&F&C0S0=1&W0  
Next Rev: AT&F&C1S0=1&W0  
At the user end:  
Issue the following AT command:  
AT&F&W  
Megahertz XJ2288 PCMCIA card modem  
At the user end:  
Issue the following AT command:  
AT&F\N0&W  
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Practical Peripherals PM288MT II V.34  
At the hub end:  
Issue the following AT command:  
A0101: AT&F0&C2S0=1Q2&D3&W0  
Next Rev: AT&F0&C1S0=1Q2&D3&W0  
At the user end:  
Issue the following AT command:  
AT&F0&W0  
Intel 14.4EX  
At the hub end:  
Set the A/B switch to A  
Issue the following AT command:  
AT&F0&R1&W0  
At the user end:  
Set the A/B switch to A  
Issue the following AT command:  
AT&F0&W0  
Supra FAX 288  
At the hub end:  
Issue the following AT command:  
A0101: AT&F0&C0S0=1Q2&D3&K3&W0  
Next Rev: AT&F0&C1S0=1Q2&D3&K3&W0  
At the user end:  
Issue the following AT command:  
AT&F0&W0  
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Network Addressing  
This appendix describes how network address information is obtained and  
used. Topics covered are:  
Communications Between Hub and Network Management  
Station  
IPX Addressing for Novell NetWare  
IP Addresses for IP and non-IP Networks  
Using BOOTP  
Communication Between the Hub and  
Network Management Station  
The HP Hub-16M can be managed over the network by CiscoWorks network  
management software. These hubs can also be managed by any other network  
management products that comply with the Simple Network Management  
Protocol (SNMP) standard and have standard SNMP MIB-browser function-  
ality.  
The communication between the SNMP network management station and the  
hub takes place using the network layer protocols, IPX for Novell networks,  
or IP for TCP/IP networks.  
Which protocol you use depends on the protocol being used by the network  
management station. Additionally, if the network management station is on  
the other side of a router from your hub, the protocol you run on both the hub  
and the network management station depends on which protocol the router  
can handle.  
The network layer communications require that the hub have a network layer  
address. This appendix provides some background information on IPX and IP  
addressing.  
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IPX Addressing for Novell NetWare  
IPX Addressing for Novell NetWare  
The Novell NetWare network operating system uses a proprietary protocol  
called Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX). The IPX protocol firmware is  
always available on an HP Hub-16M; it becomes active when the hub gets an  
IPX address. The IPX address consists of a network number and a device  
identification. The address is automatically assigned to the hub as follows (no  
IPX configuration of the hub is necessary):  
The network number is automatically assigned by a router or file server  
on the network that is running the IPX protocol.  
The device identification is the hubs MAC address (also known as the  
Ethernet address or physical address). This address is a unique 12-digit  
hexadecimal number assigned to the hub at the factory.  
IPX Addressing Notes:  
Because the IPX address is assigned automatically, no IPX configuration is  
necessary; therefore no IPX configuration is provided on the hub console  
interface. By default, the hub is ready to be managed by an SNMP network  
management station that is configured for IPX communications.  
IP Addresses for IP and Non-IP Networks  
If you have chosen to manage your hub with an SNMP/IP network manager,  
your hub must be configured with an IP address. If your network will be  
connected with other networks that use IP addresses, you must use assigned  
IP addresses. Otherwise, you can build your own IP addressing scheme.  
Globally Assigned IP Network Addresses  
If you intend to connect your network to other networks that use globally  
administered IP addresses, Hewlett-Packard strongly recommends that you  
use IP addresses that have a network address assigned to you. There is a  
formal process for assigning unique IP addresses to networks worldwide.  
Contact one of the following companies:  
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IP Addresses for IP and Non-IP Networks  
Country  
Phone Number/E-Mail/URL Company Name/Address  
United  
1-703-742-4777  
questions@internic.net  
http://rs.internic.net  
Network Solutions, Inc.  
Attn: InterNIC Registration Service  
505 Huntmar Park Drive  
Herndon, VA 22070  
States/Coun-  
tries not in  
Europe or  
Asia/Pacific  
Europe  
+31 20 592 5065  
ncc@ripe.net  
RIPE NCC Kruislaan  
409NL-1098 SJ  
http://www.ripe.net  
Amsterdam, The Netherlands  
Asia/Pacific domreg@apnic.net  
http://www.apnic.net  
Attention: IN-ADDR.ARPA Registration  
Asia Pacific Network Information Center  
c/o Internet Initiative Japan, Inc.  
Sanbancho Annex Bldg. 1-4 Sanban-cho  
Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 102, Japan  
For more information, refer to Internetworking with TCP/IP: Principles,  
Protocols and Architecture by Douglas E. Comer (Prentice-Hall, Inc.,  
publisher).  
Device IP Configuration  
List all the manageable devices on your network and their IP configuration.  
Make sure that every device has a unique IP address. Make sure that alldevices  
on the network have the same subnet mask.  
The IP configuration parameters are as follows:  
IP Address: The IP address of the hub is written in the format X.X.X.X, where  
each X is a decimal number between 1 and 254. Every IP address on a network  
must be unique.  
The default value, 0.0.0.0, disables IP communications.  
Subnet Mask: The bit mask defines which portion of the IP address is the  
subnet address and is written in the format X.X.X.X. The default value is  
automatically generated and depends on the class of IP address that you  
entered. See your network administrator for the subnet mask address. All  
devices on your IP network must use the same subnet mask address.  
Default Rout er:The routingIP address ofthe nearest router in your network.  
The default is 0.0.0.0. If no routers are in your network, enter the IP address  
of this device.  
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Using BOOTP  
Time To Live: The number of IP routers a packet is allowed to cross before  
the packet is discarded. The default value is 32. Increase this value if the hub  
is managed from a network management station that is more than 32 routers  
away. The maximum allowable value is 255.  
Use the IP Configuration command in the ASCII console or CiscoView to  
specify IP addresses.  
Using BOOTP  
BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol) is used to download network configuration data  
from a server (the BOOTP server) to the hub. The configuration data the hub  
retrieves from the BOOTP server is:  
the IP address for the hub  
the subnet mask for the subnet on which the hub is installed  
the default router  
If you have configured the hubs IP parameters on a BOOTP server, you do  
not need to use the IPConfig command in the ASCII console. As shipped from  
the factory, the hub is configured to use BOOTP to retrieve the IP configura-  
tion information.  
The BOOTP Process  
When the hub is powered on, it broadcasts BOOTP requests that contain the  
hubs MAC address. The BOOTP server receives the request and searches its  
BOOTP table file for an entry that matches the hubs MAC address. If a match  
is found, the configuration data in the associated file entry is returned to the  
hub as a BOOTP reply. For most UNIX systems, the BOOTP table is contained  
in the /etc/bootptab file. The example below applies to the BOOTP table for  
UNIX systems.  
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Using BOOTP  
BOOTP Table File Entries  
An entry in the BOOTP table file /etc/bootptab for an HP Hub-16M would be  
similar to the following:  
hphub16M:\  
ht=ether:\  
ha=080009123456:\  
ip=190.40.101.22:\  
sm=255.255.255.0:\  
gw=190.40.101.1:\  
vm=rfc1048  
Definitions of the table entry fields:  
hphub16M  
is a user-defined symbolic name to help you find the correct section of the  
bootptab file. If you have multiple hubs that will be using BOOTP to get their  
IP configuration, you should use a unique symbolic name for each hub.  
ht  
is the “hardware type” tag. For the HP 10Base-T hubs, set this to ether (for  
Ethernet). This tag must precede the ha tag.  
ha  
is the “hardware address” tag. Use the hubs 12-digit MAC address.  
ip  
is the IP address to be assigned to the hub. Enter the address in the dotted-  
decimal format as shown in the example on the previous page.  
sm  
gw  
is the subnet mask of the subnet in which the hub is installed.  
is the IP address of the default router (or gateway) that allows the hub to  
communicate with systems thatare not on the localnetworksegment. Ifthere  
is no default router, do no include this tag.  
vm  
is a requiredentrythatspecifies the BOOTP report format. Forthe HP 10Base-  
T hubs, you must set this parameter to rfc1048.  
Notes for the bootptab file:  
Blank lines and lines beginning with the pound sign (#) are ignored.  
Make sure you include a colon (:) and a backslash (\) as a continuation  
indication at the end of each line except the last one. Each record is a  
single line. The colon (:) separates fields in the record. The backslash (\)  
indicates the current record continues on the next line as if there were no  
carriage return and linefeed characters.  
Spaces are not allowed between the characters on a line.  
Names, such as hphub16M must begin with a letter and can only contain  
letters, numbers, periods, or hyphens.  
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Backup Links  
This chapter describes how to use Backup Links on the hub. Topics described  
include:  
how backup links work  
examples of backup links  
configuring a backup link  
identifying a backup link  
indications of backup link activation  
reactivating the primary link  
How Backup Links Work  
In some network configurations a critical link exists, for example between  
two workgroups that regularly share or exchange data over the network. To  
maintain the integrity of such a critical link, the HP Hub-16M offer a backup  
link feature. A backup link is a separate cable run between two hubs that is  
automatically enabled if the connection designated as the primary link fails.  
The hub on which the redundant link is configured (hub A in the illustration—  
the Monitoring Hub), is responsible for monitoring the link. It sends IEEE  
802.2 Test packets to the hub at the other end of the link (hub B in the  
illustration—the Remote Hub”) and looks for response packets from that  
hub. If the response packets fail to come back, the primary link is considered  
as having failed and the backup link, which had not been carrying any traffic,  
is enabled automatically. If the primary link does fail, it is automatically  
disabled until it can be repaired and re-enabled.  
When the primary link is repaired, you must re-enable the primary port. It is  
not re-enabled automatically. When the primary port is enabled, the backup  
port is automatically disabled and returned to backup mode. See Reactivating  
the Primary Link” later in this appendix.  
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How Backup Links Work  
Limitations  
Each hub can monitor a single backup link (only one backup link can be  
configured on each hub). But, the hub may be at the remote end of one  
backup link and at the monitoring end of a backup link to a different hub.  
A given hub should be connected to the remote end of no more than two  
backup links. If it is functioning as the remote hub in more than two  
backup links, it may not be able to respond to the test packets fast enough  
when there is a high level of data traffic on the network.  
This ability to respond may be improved by increasing the time between  
test packet transmissions on the monitoring hubs. For all the backup links  
in which the remote hub is involved, the time configured on the moni-  
toring hubs for those links should be increased by one second for each  
additional backup link beyond two links. Add one to this count if the  
remote hub is also functioning as a primary (monitoring) hub in a different  
link.  
Additional Notes  
Any port on the hub can be used for either the primary link or the backup  
link.  
Any combination of media types can be used as a backup link by using  
the AUI port. This accepts fiber, thin coax, and twisted pair external  
transceivers.  
The primary link and the backup link cabling should be run over different  
paths (through different conduits, for example) to reduce the possibility  
that damage will occur to both cables simultaneously.  
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Examples of Backup Links  
Examples of Backup Links  
The Backup Link function allows you to specify a backup link between two  
devices in case the primary link fails. An example of a backup link is shown  
below.  
Hub to a Server  
Primary Link (fiber)  
Backup Link (twisted pair)  
Hub  
Server  
Hub to a Switch  
Backup Link  
Switch  
Primary Link  
A backup link is a separate path connected between the hub and a device. The  
port through which the cable is connected between the two devices is auto-  
matically enabled if the connection designated as the primary link fails.  
How the Backup Function Works  
The hub on which the redundant link is configured is responsible for moni-  
toring the link. It sends packets to the station at the other end of the link and  
looks for response packets from that station. If the response packets fail to  
come back, the primary link is considered as having failed and the backup  
link, which had not been carrying any traffic, is enabled automatically. If the  
primary link does fail, it is automatically disabled until it can be repaired and  
re-enabled.  
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Examples of Backup Links  
When the primary link is repaired, you must re-enable the primary port. It is  
not re-enabled automatically. When the primary port is enabled, the backup  
port is automatically disabled and returned to backup mode. See Reactivating  
the Primary Link” later in this appendix.  
No te  
Any combination of media types can be used as a backup link by attaching  
an external transceiver to the AUI port. This port accepts fiber, thin coax,  
twisted-pair external transceivers. For example, a thin coax link from the  
ThinLAN port can act as a backup link to a twisted-pair link.  
The hub can monitor only one link.  
The remote device should have no more than 2 backup links connected  
to it from a monitoring hub. If the remote device has more than 2 backup  
links functioning, it may not be able to respond to the test packets fast  
enough when there is a high level of data traffic on the network segments.  
This ability to respond may be improved by increasing the time between  
test packet transmissions on the monitoring hubs. For all the backup links  
in which the remote device is involved, the time configured on the  
monitoring hubs for those links should be increased by one second for  
each additional backup link beyond two links. Add one to this count if the  
remote device is also functioning as a primary (monitoring) hub for a  
different link.  
Su gg e s tio n  
The primary link and the backup link cabling should be run over different  
paths (through different conduits, for example) to reduce the possibility that  
damage will occur to both cables simultaneously.  
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Configuring a Backup Link  
Configuring a Backup Link  
Configure t he Monitoring Hub Only. All configuration of the backup  
links feature is performed from CiscoView or the ASCII console. On the  
remote” device, you only need to make sure the ports used for the primary  
and backup links are both enabled.  
Use t he Backup Function. To configure this link, you use the Backup func-  
tion in the ASCII console. You provide the following information:  
the device and port to be used for the backup link  
the device and port to be used for the primary link  
the MAC address of the device at the remote end of the link  
how frequently (in seconds) test packets (used to check the status of the  
primary link) should be sent to the remote device  
how many consecutive response failures will trigger activation of the  
backup link  
Configuration/Installation Sequence  
If a hub is installed in a network that includes two connections to another hub,  
and the backup link has not yet been configured, a loop in the network now  
exists that willcause some network performance degradation.For this reason,  
it is better to configure the backup link on the hub before the hub is installed  
in the network. It is best to follow these steps:  
1. Attach a PC running an ASCII terminal emulator to the hub and start the  
ASCII terminal emulator.  
2. Use the Backup function to configure the backup link.  
3. Complete the network cable connections between the monitoringhub and  
the remote device. For cabling instructions, see Appendix A, “Cables and  
Connectors,” in this manual.  
4. On the remote device, make sure that the ports connected to both the  
primary and backup links are enabled. On the monitoring hub, the status  
of the primary and backup ports is controlled by the hubs firmware; you  
do not need to explicitly enable the monitoring hubs ports.  
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Identifying the Backup Link  
5. Enable the primary port in software. This step is necessary because until  
you have completed step 3 (connecting the cables), the test packets  
cannot be successfully sent through the primary port. The primary port  
will therefore be disabled and the backup port will be activated. Once you  
enable the primary port, it assumes the active role.  
Identifying the Backup Link  
The ports designated as the primary and backup ports are identified in:  
the CiscoView Backup function window.  
ASCII console interface by using the Backup command  
The primary port is identified by (pri), the backup port by (bkup).  
Indications of Backup Link Activation  
When the primary link fails (n” consecutive test packet responses were not  
received on the primary port from the other device), the backup link is  
automatically enabled. The effect of this change is displayed on the monitoring  
hub's LEDs and management interface. Activation of the backup link does not  
change the status of any of the ports on the remote device.  
On the monitoring hub's LEDs, the primary port LED goes off, and the backup  
port LED goes on.  
In the ASCII console or CiscoView, the status of the primary port changes from  
active” to “not active”, and the backup port changes from not active to active.  
See the ASCII console help or CiscoView online help for more information.  
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Reactivating the Primary Link  
Reactivating the Primary Link  
When the primary link is repaired, you can use any of the following methods  
to re-enable the primary port:  
From the ASCII console, select “Port/Segment Configuration”, then  
“Disable and enable ports option”, then enable ports.  
From CiscoView, re-enable the primary port. See the network manage-  
ment product documentation for details on how to enable a port.  
Power-cycle the hub.  
When the primary port is re-enabled, the backup port is automatically disabled  
and returned to backup mode.  
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Security Information  
This section describes how to set security for your product. It covers the  
following topics:  
how intruder prevention works  
how eavesdrop prevention works  
setting inbound security with intruder prevention  
setting outbound security with eavesdrop prevention  
Understanding Network Security  
In addition to password protection and network access protection, the HP  
Hub-16M provides two major types of per-port security:  
Intruder Prevention for inbound data (from the end user to the hub).  
Eavesdrop Prevention for outbound data (from the hub to the end user).  
Both of these types of security can be configured on each port individually  
(all twisted-pair ports and the AUI port through the SEcure command on the  
ASCII console interface. These per-port security features are enabled by  
comparing the source and destination address of each packet received or  
transmitted by the hub to each ports Authorized MAC address—the MAC  
address of the device that is authorized to communicate through that hub port.  
These features can be seen through the CiscoView network management  
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How Intruder Prevention Works  
How Intruder Prevention Works  
Intruder Prevention stops an unauthorized computer (or other device) from  
actively gaining access to the network. When a port is configured for Intruder  
Prevention, the hub examines the source address of each packet coming in  
through that port and compares it with the authorized MAC address. If the  
addresses are not the same, the hub concludes that an intruder is attempting  
to gain access to the network and takes the appropriate action (as configured):  
either disabling the port, sending an alarm to the network management  
station, or both. See Setting Inbound Security with Intruder Prevention” later  
in this appendix.  
How Eavesdrop Prevention Works  
Eavesdrop Prevention stops a computer (or other device) from seeing  
network traffic that is not intended for that port. When Eavesdrop Prevention  
is configured on a port, the hub compares the ports authorized MAC address  
with the destination address of any outbound packet. If the addresses match,  
the hub concludes that the packet is destined for the computer attached to  
the port, and it sends the packet out through the port unaltered. However, if  
the addresses do not match, the hub prevents the computer from seeing the  
packets contents by substituting a meaningless string of 1s and 0s. Note that  
broadcast and multicast packets are repeated to all the ports, even when  
Eavesdrop Prevention is activated. See “Setting Outbound Security with  
Eavesdrop Prevention” later in this appendix.  
Authorized MAC address  
To provide data security on a hub port, a single, unique MAC address must be  
configured as the authorized MAC address for each port. You can configure  
the authorized MAC address either by assigning it or by designating the port  
to learn it automatically. This configuration is performed with the Secure  
command from the hubs console. See the Secure command description in the  
chapter on Managing the Hub.  
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How Eavesdrop Prevention Works  
Assigning the Authorized MAC address  
You can assign an authorized MAC address by entering it manually at the hub  
console interface or at the network management station. Assigning a specific  
address provides the maximum control of the ports authorized MAC address.  
The Intruder Prevention and Eavesdrop Prevention security that you have  
configured for that port is implemented as soon as the address is  
assigned.Learning the Authorized MAC address  
You can set the hub to learn a ports authorized MAC address automatically  
by using either a first heard” or a learn continuous” method. The method  
used to learn the authorized MAC address should be chosen based on the level  
of data security required on a port. In each case, the security configuration for  
that port is implemented when the port receives a packet from the attached  
device. It learns the devices address from the source address field in the  
packet.  
First-Heard Method. The “first heard” method automatically assigns the  
first address detected on the port as the authorized MAC address. This method  
is useful to quickly identify and authorize end users whose ports may require  
both Eavesdrop Prevention and Intruder Prevention. Under this method, the  
port will be disabled automatically if an intruder is detected on the port.  
Learn-Continuous Met hod. The “learn continuous”method allows the hub  
to continuously update the authorized MAC address configured for a port.  
Each new device connected to the port becomes the new authorized device.  
This security method is useful for dynamic workgroups that experience  
frequent changes to end-user configuration and but require minimal data  
security protection. In the learn continuous” mode, the port may be config-  
ured to provide the Eavesdrop Prevention data security and the send-alarm  
security violation notification. Under this method, the port will not be disabled  
if an intruder is detected.  
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Setting Inbound Security with Intruder Prevention  
Setting Inbound Security with Intruder  
Prevention  
The picture below illustrates the use of inbound security using Intruder  
Prevention. This type of data security allows only one authorized user per port  
to access the network.The authorized user is identified by the authorized MAC  
address of the end node attached to the port.  
Intruder prevention includes an auto port disable” data security feature and  
a “send alarm” security violation notification feature. These features are  
described on the next page.  
In the above illustration, the authorized end user is represented by PC 101,  
and the intruder is represented by PC 202 (Intruder). (For illustration  
purposes, the numbers 101, and 202 are used to represent 12-digit hexadecimal  
MAC addresses.) The HP hub compares the authorized MAC address, 101, to  
the source address of the packet received from the Intruder, 202. The hub  
detects the unauthorized MAC address and automatically disables the port,  
and sends an alarm (a security violation trap notification) to the authorized  
network management station.  
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Setting Inbound Security with Intruder Prevention  
Auto Port Disable  
Any port may be configured to be disabled automatically when an intruders  
MAC address is detected. This feature is automatically controlled by your  
selection of the Authorized Address Selection Method for the port: If the  
address used is the first heard” or an “assigned” address, the port will be  
disabled automatically when an intruder is detected. If the address is learned  
continuously, the port will not be automatically disabled.  
No te  
Auto port disable may not be used on cascaded ports, ports connected to a  
network with multiple end users, or ports configured to learn the authorized  
MAC address continuously.  
The auto port disable feature compares the authorized MAC address of the  
port to the source address of the packet inbound to the hub at that port. If the  
authorized address and the source address do not match, the HP hub will  
automatically disable the port.  
Once a port is disabled because of a security violation, to resume operation,  
the port must be re-enabled either by using the hub console interfaces Port  
command, or from the network management station.  
A bit error in the source address field of the packet will not cause the port  
to be disabled. In this case, the hub detects a CRC error for the packet and  
does not consider it as a security violation.  
Send Alarm  
Any port may be configured to send an alarm (trap notification) to the network  
management station when an unauthorized MAC address or a new MAC  
address is detected on a secure port.  
To use the send alarm” feature, you must authorize at least one network  
management station to receive the trap notifications by entering the IP or IPX  
address of the network management station in the authorized managers list.  
Use the Managers command from the hubs console to configure these  
addresses. See chapter 3, Managing the Hub” for more information on this  
command.  
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Setting Outbound Security with Eavesdrop Prevention  
Setting Outbound Security with  
Eavesdrop Prevention  
Eavesdrop Prevention allows a port to receive a packet transmitted on the  
network as valid data only if the ports MAC address matches the packets  
destination address. If the ports MAC address does not match the packet  
destination address, the port will receive a packet containing a meaningless  
data field of alternating 1s and 0s. Multicast and broadcast packets are  
transmitted to all ports unmodified.  
Note that sending a packet containing alternating 1s and 0s will continue to  
allow the port to detect the traffic on the network, so that the CSMA/CD  
network requirements are met. However, the port will correctly record the  
invalid data packet received as a CRC error. An end-user attached to an HP  
hub implementing Eavesdrop Prevention data security will normally record a  
high number of CRC errors on the computer card statistics.  
The illustration on the next page shows the use of outbound data security  
using Eavesdrop Prevention. This type of data security should be enabled on  
any port that is to receive data on a need to know” basis. The port must have  
an authorized MAC address configured and must be connected to only one  
end-user.  
Eavesdrop Prevention may not be used on cascaded ports, or ports connected  
to a network with multiple end users.  
In the illustration below, Server 104 is transmitting a packet destined for PC  
101. (For illustration purposes, the numbers 101, 102, 103, and 104 are used to  
represent 12-digit hexadecimal MAC addresses.) The ports for PC 101 and PC  
102 have Eavesdrop Prevention enabled or configured ON. Because PC 101s  
MAC address matches the packet destination address, it receives the packet  
unaltered. However, PC 102s MAC address does not match the packet desti-  
nation address and therefore it receives a useless packet (the packet data field  
contains a meaningless pattern of alternating 1s and 0s.) The port for PC 103  
does not have Eavesdrop Prevention enabled and therefore PC 103 receives  
the packet unaltered from Server 104.  
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Safety and Regulatory Statements  
This chapter covers the following topics:  
mounting precautions  
power precautions  
safety and regulatory statements  
Declaration of Conformity  
Mounting Precautions  
When you put a hub into a rack, follow these mounting precautions:  
The rack or cabinet should be adequately secured to prevent it from  
becoming unstable and/or falling over. The hub should be mounted in a  
position toward the bottom of the rack for stability and to make it easier  
to stack the other hubs on top.  
Before mounting a hub, plan its location and orientation relative to other  
devices and equipment. Also consider the cabling that will be attached to  
the hub and the ports that will be used. Verify that there is room for the  
grouped cables to trail out from the side of the hub. Allow at least 2.54 cm  
(1 inch) in the front of the hub. In the back of the hub, allow at least 3.8  
cm (11/2inches) ofspace for the power cord. Ifyou are usinga Redundant  
Power Supply, allow the appropriate amount of space for the RPS  
connector.  
Ensure that the HP Hub-16M does not overload the power circuits, wiring,  
and over-current protection. To determine the possibility of overloading  
the supply circuits, add together the amperage ratings from the name-  
plates of all your hubs (and other equipment) installed on the same  
circuits and compare the total with the rating limits for the supply circuits.  
Make sure that the power source circuits are properly grounded, then use  
the supplied power cord to connect the HP Hub-16M to the circuit. See  
the Safety Statements in this chapter.  
Do not block airflow around the side and the back of the unit.  
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Power Precautions  
No te  
If your installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with  
the hub, be sure to use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency  
that defines the regulations for power cords in your country. The mark is your  
assurance that the power cord can be used safely with the hub.  
Do not install the hub in an environment where the operating ambient  
temperature might exceed 45°C (113°F).  
Make sure the air flow around the sides of the hub is not restricted.  
Power Precautions  
Follow these precautions when unplugging and plugging in power to the hub  
as well as adding or removing modules.  
No te  
The hub does not have a power switch; it is powered on when the power cord  
is plugged in. The hubs power supply automatically adjusts to any AC power  
source between 100-127 volts and 200-240 volts. There are no voltage range  
settings to configure.  
When installing the hub, note that the AC outlet must be installed near the  
equipment and should be easily accessible.  
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Safety Information  
Safety Information  
Documentationreference symbol. Ifthe productis markedwiththis  
symbol, refer to the product documentationto get more information  
about the product.  
!
WARNING  
A WARNING in the manual denotes a hazard that can cause injury  
or death.  
CAUTION  
A CAUTION in the manual denotes a hazard that can damage  
equipment.  
Do not proceed beyond a WARNING or CAUTION notice until you  
have understood the hazardous conditions and have taken appro-  
priate steps.  
Grounding  
These are safety class Iproducts and have protective earthing terminals. There  
must be an uninterruptible safety earth ground from the main power source  
to the products input wiring terminals, power cord, or supplied power cord  
set. Whenever it is likely that the protection has been impaired, disconnect  
the power cord until the ground has been restored.  
For LAN cable grounding:  
If your LAN covers an area served by more than one power distribu-  
tion system, be sure their safety grounds are securely interconnected.  
LAN cables may occasionally be subject to hazardous transient volt-  
ages (such as lightning or disturbances in the electrical utilities power  
grid). Handle exposed metal components of the network with caution.  
Servicing  
There are no user-serviceable parts inside these products. Any servicing,  
adjustment, maintenance, or repair must be performed only by service-trained  
personnel.  
These products do not have a power switch; they are powered on when the  
power cord is plugged in.  
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Informations concernant la sécurité  
Informations concernant la sécurité  
Symbole de référence à la documentation. Si le produit est marqué de  
ce symbole, reportez-vous à la documentationduproduit afin d'obtenir  
des informations plus détaillées.  
!
WARNING  
Dans la documentation, un WARNING indique un danger susceptible  
d'entraîner des dommages corporels ou la mort.  
CAUTION  
Un texte de mise en garde intitulé CAUTION indique un danger suscep-  
tible de causer des dommages à l'équipement.  
Ne continuez pas au-delà d'une rubrique WARNING ou CAUTION  
avant d'avoir bien compris les conditions présentant un danger et pris  
les mesures appropriées.  
Cet appareil est un produit de classe I et possède une borne de mise à la terre. La source  
d'alimentation principale doit être munie d'une prise de terre de sécurité installée aux  
bornes du câblage d'entrée, sur le cordon d'alimentation ou le cordon de raccordement  
fourni avec le produit. Lorsque cette protection semble avoir été endommagée,  
débrancher le cordon d'alimentation jusqu'à ce que la mise à la terre ait été réparée.  
Mise à la terre du câble de réseau local:  
si votre réseau local s'étend sur une zone desservie par plus d'un système de  
distribution de puissance, assurez-vous que les prises de terre de sécurité  
soient convenablement interconnectées.  
Les câbles de réseaux locaux peuvent occasionnellement être soumis à des  
surtensions transitoires dangereuses (telles que la foudre ou des perturba-  
tions dans le réseau d'alimentation public). Manipulez les composants  
métalliques du réseau avec précautions.  
Aucune pièce contenue à l'intérieur de ce produit ne peut être réparée par l'utilisateur.  
Tout dépannage, réglage, entretien ou réparation devra être confié exclusivement à un  
personnel qualifié.  
Cet appareil ne comporte pas de commutateur principal ; la mise sous tension est  
effectuée par branchement du cordon d'alimentation.  
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Hinweise zur Sicherheit  
Hinweise zur Sicherheit  
Symbol für Dokumentationsverweis. Wenn das Produkt mit diesem  
Symbol markiert ist, schlagen Sie bitte in der Produktdokumentation  
nach, um mehr Informationen über das Produkt zu erhalten.  
!
WARNING  
Symbol für Dokumentationsverweis. Wenn das Produkt mit diesem  
Symbol markiert ist, schlagen Sie bitte in der Produktdokumentation  
nach, um mehr Informationen über das Produkt zu erhalten.  
CAUTION  
Symbol für Dokumentationsverweis. Wenn das Produkt mit diesem  
Symbol markiert ist, schlagen Sie bitte in der Produktdokumentation  
nach, um mehr Informationen über das Produkt zu erhalten.  
Fahren Sie nach dem Hinweis WARNING oder CAUTION erst fort,  
nachdem Sie den Gefahrenzustand verstanden und die entsprech-  
enden Maßnahmen ergriffen haben.  
Dies ist ein Gerät der Sicherheitsklasse I und verfügt über einen schützenden Erdung-  
sterminal. Der Betrieb des Geräts erfordert eine ununterbrochene Sicherheitserdung  
von der Hauptstromquelle zu den Geräteingabeterminals, den Netzkabeln oder dem  
mit Strom belieferten Netzkabelsatz voraus. Sobald Grund zur Annahme besteht, daß  
der Schutz beeinträchtigt worden ist, das Netzkabel aus der Wandsteckdose herausz-  
iehen, bis die Erdung wiederhergestellt ist.  
Für LAN-Kabelerdung:  
Wenn Ihr LAN ein Gebiet umfaßt, das von mehr als einem Stromverteilungs-  
system beliefert wird, müssen Sie sich vergewissern, daß die  
Sicherheitserdungen fest untereinander verbunden sind.  
LAN-Kabel können gelegentlich gefährlichen Übergangsspannungen aus-  
gesetzt werden (beispielsweise durch Blitz oder Störungen in dem  
Starkstromnetz des Elektrizitätswerks). Bei der Handhabung exponierter  
Metallbestandteile des Netzwerkes Vorsicht walten lassen.  
Dieses Gerät enthält innen keine durch den Benutzer zu wartenden Teile. Wartungs-,  
Anpassungs-, Instandhaltungs- oder Reparaturarbeiten dürfen nur von geschultem  
Bedienungspersonal durchgeführt werden.  
Dieses Gerät hat keinen Netzschalter; es wird beim Anschließen des Netzkabels  
eingeschaltet.  
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Considerazioni sulla sicurezza  
Considerazioni sulla sicurezza  
Simbolodi riferimento alla documentazione. Se il prodotto è contras-  
segnatoda questosimbolo,fare riferimentoalla documentazione sul  
prodotto per ulteriori informazioni su di esso.  
!
WARNING  
La dicitura WARNINGdenota un pericolo che può causare lesioni o  
morte.  
CAUTION  
La dicituraCAUTION denota un pericolo che può danneggiare le  
attrezzature.  
Non procedere oltre un avviso di WARNING o di CAUTIONprima di  
aver compreso le condizioni di rischio e aver provveduto alle misure  
del caso.  
Questo prodotto è omologato nella classe di sicurezza I ed ha un terminale protettivo  
di collegamento a terra. Dev'essere installato un collegamento a terra di sicurezza, non  
interrompibile che vada dalla fonte d'alimentazione principale ai terminali d'entrata,  
al cavo d'alimentazione oppure al set cavo d'alimentazione fornito con il prodotto.  
Ogniqualvolta vi sia probabilità di danneggiamento della protezione, disinserite il cavo  
d'alimentazione fino a quando il collegaento a terra non sia stato ripristinato.  
Per la messa a terra dei cavi LAN:  
se la vostra LAN copre un'area servita da più di un sistema di distribuzione  
elettrica, accertatevi che i collegamenti a terra di sicurezza siano ben collegati  
fra loro;  
i cavi LAN possono occasionalmente andare soggetti a pericolose tensioni  
transitorie (ad esempio, provocate da lampi o disturbi nella griglia d'alimen-  
tazione della società elettrica); siate cauti nel toccare parti esposte in metallo  
della rete.  
Nessun componente di questo prodotto può essere riparato dall'utente. Qualsiasi  
lavoro di riparazione, messa a punto, manutenzione o assistenza va effettuato esclusi-  
vamente da personale specializzato.  
Questo apparato non possiede un commutatore principale; si mette scotto tensione  
all'inserirsi il cavo d'alimentazione.  
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Consideraciones sobre seguridad  
Consideraciones sobre seguridad  
Símbolo de referencia a la documentación. Si el producto va mar-  
cado con este símbolo, consultar la documentación del producto a  
fin de obtener mayor información sobre el producto.  
!
WARNING  
CAUTION  
Una WARNING en la documentación señala un riesgo que podría  
resultar en lesiones o la muerte.  
Una CAUTION en la documentación señala un riesgo que podría  
resultar en averías al equipo.  
Noproseguirdespués de unsímbolode WARNINGoCAUTIONhasta  
no haber entendido las condiciones peligrosas y haber tomado las  
medidas apropiadas.  
Este aparato se enmarca dentro de la clase I de seguridad y se encuentra protegido por  
una borna de puesta a tierra. Es preciso que exista una puesta a tierra continua desde  
la toma de alimentación eléctrica hasta las bornas de los cables de entrada del aparato,  
el cable de alimentación o el juego de cable de alimentación suministrado. Si existe la  
probabilidad de que la protección a tierra haya sufrido desperfectos, desenchufar el  
cable de alimentación hasta haberse subsanado el problema.  
Puesta a tierra del cable de la red local (LAN):  
Si la LAN abarca un área cuyo suministro eléctrico proviene de más de una  
red de distribución de electricidad, cerciorarse de que las puestas a tierra  
estén conectadas entre sí de modo seguro.  
Es posible que los cables de la LAN se vean sometidos de vez en cuando a  
voltajes momentáneos que entrañen peligro (rayos o alteraciones en la red  
de energía eléctrica). Manejar con precaución los componentes de metal de  
la LAN que estén al descubierto.  
Este aparato no contiene pieza alguna susceptible de reparación por parte del usuario.  
Todas las reparaciones, ajustes o servicio de mantenimiento debe realizarlos sola-  
mente el técnico.  
Este producto no tiene interruptor de potencia; se activa cuando se enchufa el cable  
de alimentación.  
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Safety Information (Japanese)  
Safety Information (Japanese)  
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Regulatory Statements  
Regulatory Statements  
FCC Class A Statement (for U.S.A. Only)  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class  
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when  
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment  
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a  
residential area may cause harmful interference in which case the user will be  
required to correct the interference at his own expense.  
VCCI Class 1 (For Japan Only)  
European Community  
This equipment complies with ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN55022 Class A with  
unshielded cables and EN55022 Note  
With unshielded cables this is a Class A product. In a domestic environment,  
this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be  
required to take adequate measures.  
Canada  
This product complies with Class A Canadian EMC requirement.  
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Declaration of Conformity  
Declaration of Conformity  
The following Declaration ofConformity for the HP J3188AHub-16Mcomplies  
with ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014. The declaration identifies the product,  
the manufacturers name and address, and the specifications that are recog-  
nized in the European community  
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Index  
CDpstatus command … 3-6  
collision monitoring … 3-13  
collisions definition … 3-6  
50-ohm terminator  
for a ThinLAN cable segment … 1-10  
A
commands  
ASCII console … 3-1  
assigning an address … 3-15  
methods for selecting … 3-14  
authorized MAC address … F-2  
assigning … F-3  
learning … F-3  
Auto port disable, security feature … 3-14, 3-18  
auto port disable, security feature … F-5  
DIsconnect … 3-7  
PIng … 3-12  
RObustness … 3-13  
SPeed … 3-19  
STatus … 3-19  
B
configuring a backup link … E-5  
Connecting a console  
connections  
hub to hub networking … 1-8  
connector specifications … B-2  
Console  
Backup command … 3-5  
backup link  
description … E-3  
limitations … E-2, E-4  
connecting a terminal directly … 3-2  
starting a session … 3-1  
console  
operational notes … E-2, E-4  
reactivating the primary link … E-7  
Backup port … 3-5  
BOOTP … 3-8, D-4  
cables for connecting to RS-232 port … A-1  
console, using … 3-3  
counter definitions … 3-6  
COunters command … 3-6  
countries  
example BOOTP table entry … D-5  
broadcast packets definition … 3-6  
C
cabinet mounting  
instructions for … 1-5  
cables  
power cords for … 1-2  
CRC Errors definition … 3-6  
network connections … A-2  
RS-232 console port … A-1  
twisted-pair connector pin-outs … A-3  
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hub  
D
at a glance … iii  
connecting to fiber-optic backbone … 1-11  
description … iii  
features … iv  
mounting … 1-5  
diagnosing with the LEDs … 2-2  
diagnostic tests  
reference … 1-12  
ThinLAN connections … 1-9  
troubleshooting … 2-1  
hub to hub network connections  
E
Eavesdrop prevention  
configuration … 3-15  
eavesdrop prevention … 3-14, F-2  
electrical specifications … B-1  
electromagnetic specifications … B-2  
environmental specifications … B-1  
Ethernet address  
MAC address … 3-8  
IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T standard … iii  
included parts … 1-2  
installing the hub  
mounting procedures … 1-5  
network connections … 1-7  
verifying hub operation … 1-2  
intruder … F-4–F-5  
Ethernet networks … iii  
examples  
backup links … E-3  
intruder prevention … F-2  
iontelligent partition recovery … 3-13  
IPconfig command … 3-7  
F
Fault LED … 1-4, 1-12, 2-3  
features  
hub … iv  
fiber-optic backbone … 1-11  
first heard method … F-3  
front of the hub  
L
status LEDs … 1-12  
late collision monitoring … 3-13  
LED pattern … 1-4  
LEDs  
G
Activity … 1-12  
AUI/Xcvr … 1-13  
Collision … 1-12  
H
during self test … 1-4  
patterns showing error conditions … 2-3  
Power … 1-12  
HElp command … 3-4, 3-6, 3-11  
Help command … 3-4  
HP AdvanceStack SNMP Module  
LED pattern during self-test … 2-3  
HP Management Module  
cables for … A-1  
twisted-pair ports … 1-13  
verifying hub operation … 1-4  
list  
included parts … 1-2  
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pin-outs  
minimum cable … A-5  
POrt command … 3-13  
Port LED … 1-13  
Port LEDs … 1-4, 2-3  
port LEDs  
M
MAC address  
use in IPX address … 3-8, D-2  
MAnagers command … 3-9  
MDI switch  
using … 1-8  
twisted-pair … 1-13  
ports  
MDI-X switch  
using … 1-8  
connection procedures … 1-8  
power cord  
plugging into the hub … 1-2  
plugging into the wall … 1-3  
Power LED … 1-4, 1-12, 2-3  
power-on … 1-4  
MEssageinterval command … 3-11  
modem … 3-3  
configuration … C-1  
modem cable pin-out … A-5  
monitoring  
late collision … 3-13  
procedures  
network connections to the hub … 1-7  
N
NEighbor command … 3-11  
network addressing  
rack mounting … 1-5  
instructions for … 1-5  
recommended cables  
description … A-1  
IP address … D-2  
IPX address … D-2  
network connections … 1-7  
hub to hub connections … 1-8  
port connections … 1-8  
Network management  
security violations … 3-19  
communication with the hub … D-1  
Novell NetWare … D-2  
recovery  
intelligent partition … 3-13  
Redundant Power Supply … 1-3  
remote connections … 3-2  
REset command … 3-13  
resetting the hub  
RJ-45 jack … 1-8  
O
RS-232 port pin-out … A-4  
SEcure command … 3-14  
Security  
auto port disable … 3-14  
P
clearing the violation indicators … 3-18  
configuring a single port … 3-16  
configuring all twisted-pair ports … 3-16  
eavesdrop prevention … 3-15  
network management security violations … 3-19  
send alarm … 3-15  
partition recovery … 3-13  
parts list … 1-2  
Password, clearing … 2-5  
Physical address  
MAC address … 3-8  
physical specifications of hubs … B-1  
PIng command … 3-12  
showing the current configuration … 3-18  
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security  
authorized … F-2  
ThinLAN port  
and 50-ohm terminator … 1-10  
troubleshooting  
approaches … 2-1  
auto … F-5  
detailed description … F-1  
eavesdrop … F-2  
intruder … F-2  
send alarm … F-5  
diagnosing with the LEDs … 2-2  
LED patterns showing errors … 2-3  
testing the hub … 2-5  
Security LED … 1-4, 1-12, 2-3  
security parameters … 3-14  
Security violation indicators  
clearing … 3-18  
twisted-pair cable  
hub-to-computer connection … A-3  
pin-outs … A-3  
network management security violations … 3-19  
port security violations … 3-18  
Security, configuring on single port … 3-16  
security, configuring on twisted-pair ports … 3-16  
Self Test … 2-3  
twisted-pair ports  
LED description … 1-13  
V
verifying hub operation … 1-2  
Self test  
LED pattern during … 1-4  
send alarm … F-5  
Send alarm, security parameter  
configuration … 3-15  
commands  
MAnagers … 3-9  
MAnagers … 3-9  
specifications … B-1  
connectors … B-2  
electrical … B-1  
electromagnetic … B-2  
environmental … B-1  
physical … B-1  
SPeed command … 3-19  
Starting a console session … 3-1  
status LEDs  
Syntax conventions for console commands … 3-4  
T
table mounting … 1-6  
Telnet session  
establishing … 3-2  
terminator  
for a thin LAN segment … 1-10  
TEstlink command … 3-21  
ThinLAN Connection … 1-9  
ThinLAN connections … 1-9  
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Technical information in this  
document is subject to change  
without notice.  
© Copyright 1997  
Hewlett-Packard Company  
Printed in Singapore 6/97  
Manual Part Number  
J3188-90001  
*J3188-90001*  
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