Servicing HP Enterprise Networking

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Contents
Module 1: HP Enterprise Switch Overview
Objectives .................................................................................................... 1-1
Modular switches .......................................................................................... 1-2
HP A12500 Switch Series ............................................................................... 1-3
HP A9500 Switch Series................................................................................. 1-5
HP A9500 Switch Series (Cont.) ...................................................................... 1-7
HP A7500 Switch Series ................................................................................. 1-8
HP A7500 Switch Series (Cont.) ...................................................................... 1-9
HP A7500 Switch Series (Cont.) .....................................................................1-10
HP A7500 Switch Series (Cont.) ..................................................................... 1-11
Fixed-port (flex-chassis) switches ................................................................... 1-12
HP A5820 Switch Series ................................................................................ 1-13
Summary ..................................................................................................... 1-14
Module 2: HP Enterprise Switch Hardware

Objectives .................................................................................................... 2-1
LEDs ............................................................................................................ 2-2
LED types .....................................................................................................2-3
Switch LEDs ......................................................................................2-3
Module LEDs ....................................................................................2-3
Port LEDs .........................................................................................2-3
A5820 switch LEDs ....................................................................................... 2-4
A5820 switch LEDs: System Status LED .......................................................2-5
A5820 switch LEDs: Port Mode button and LED...........................................2-6
A5820 switch LEDs: Seven-Segment Display LED .........................................2-7
System Status LED is on/red ...............................................................2-7
A5820 switch LEDs: Seven-Segment Display LED (cont.) ...............................2-8
System Status LED is blinking red ........................................................2-8
System Status LED is blinking green .....................................................2-8
System Status LED is on/green ............................................................2-8
Additional A5820 switch LEDs: Power ..................................................... 2-10
A7500/9500/12500 switch LEDs .................................................................. 2-11
A7500/9500/12500 Switch LEDs: Main Processing Unit (MPU) ................. 2-12
A7500/9500/12500 switch LEDs: Power ................................................ 2-14
LEDs on the A12500 power monitoring module .................................. 2-14
A9500/12500 LEDs on AC power supplies ....................................... 2-15
Power LEDS on the A7500 MPU ....................................................... 2-15
A7500/9500/12500 switch LEDs: Fans ......................................................... 2-16
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A5820 port LEDs ......................................................................................... 2-18

Management Ethernet port status LEDs ..................................................... 2-19
Port LEDs at Rate Mode setting ................................................................2-20
Port LEDs at Duplex Mode setting ............................................................ 2-21
A5820 Module LEDs: OAP module status ....................................................... 2-22
A5820 LEDs on the installed modules: OAP module status ................................ 2-23
OAP module .................................................................................. 2-23
A5820 LEDs on the installed modules: Interface module status .......................... 2-24
A7500/9500 Module LEDs: Interface module status ........................................ 2-25
A12500 Module LEDs: Interface module status ................................................ 2-26
A7500/9500/12500 LEDs on installed modules ............................................. 2-27
LEDs for the PoE power system .......................................................... 2-27
Switch modules ........................................................................................... 2-28
Installing a module into an A-Series switch ...................................................... 2-29
Prepare to Install the Module ............................................................ 2-29
Install the Module ........................................................................... 2-29
Hot-swapping and hot-inserting modules .................................................. 2-31
Modules for A5820 Switch Series .................................................................. 2-32
Interface modules for A7500 Switch Series ..................................................... 2-33
Interface modules for A7500 Switch Series (cont.)............................................2-34
Additional modules for A7500 Switch Series ................................................... 2-35
Fabric/management modules ........................................................... 2-35
Wireless module ............................................................................. 2-35
Security modules ............................................................................ 2-36
Modules for A9500 Switch Series .................................................................. 2-37
Interface modules ........................................................................... 2-37
Fabric/management modules ........................................................... 2-38
Wireless module ............................................................................. 2-38
Security modules ............................................................................ 2-38
Modules for A12500 Switch Series ................................................................ 2-39
Interface modules ........................................................................... 2-39
Management module ...................................................................... 2-39
Fabric modules ............................................................................... 2-39
Power module ................................................................................ 2-39
SFP transceivers .......................................................................................... 2-40
Installing an SFP transceiver .......................................................................... 2-41
Disconnecting the cable connected to an SFP transceiver ........................... 2-42
Removing an SFP transceiver .................................................................. 2-43
Supported HP Fast Ethernet SFP transceivers................................................... 2-44
Supported HP Gigabit SFP transceivers ..........................................................2-45
Supported HP Gigabit SFP transceivers (cont.) ................................................ 2-46
Supported HP 10GbE SFP+ transceivers ......................................................... 2-47
Switch power supplies ................................................................................. 2-48
Redundant power supplies ............................................................................2-49
Installing a power supply ..............................................................................2-50
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Installing a power supply in an A12500 ......................................................... 2-51

Supported power supplies ............................................................................ 2-52
A5820 Switch Series ....................................................................... 2-52
A7500 Switch Series ....................................................................... 2-52
A9500 Switch Series ....................................................................... 2-52
A12500 Switch Series ..................................................................... 2-53
Switch fan trays ...........................................................................................2-54
Installing a fan tray ...................................................................................... 2-55
Supported fan trays ..................................................................................... 2-56
A5820 Switch Series ....................................................................... 2-56
A7500 Switch Series ....................................................................... 2-56
A9500 Switch Series ....................................................................... 2-56
A12500 Switch Series ..................................................................... 2-57
Summary .................................................................................................... 2-58
Module 3: High-Availability Configuration for Switches and Routers

Objectives .................................................................................................... 3-1
Two operating modes for switches ...................................................................3-2
Upgrading switches and routers that have two MPUs ........................................ 3-3
Active and standby main boards .................................................................... 3-4
A12500 switches ............................................................................. 3-4
A9500 and A7500 switches ............................................................. 3-5
A6600 and A8800 routers ............................................................... 3-5
Initial synchronization .................................................................................... 3-6
Active and standby switchover.........................................................................3-7
Upgrade the switch software using an active and standby switchover .................. 3-8
Upgrading the boot file for the SMB .................................................. 3-9
Related commands ....................................................................................... 3-11
Related commands (cont.) ............................................................................. 3-12
Display status of switchover ........................................................................... 3-13
Upgrading IRF switches ................................................................................ 3-14
Upgrading software on an IRF switch ............................................................ 3-15
Main-board ISSU upgrade process ................................................................ 3-16
Member switch-based ISSU upgrade process .................................................. 3-18
Preparing for an ISSU upgrade...................................................................... 3-19
ISSU version compatibility check ....................................................................3-20
Performing a main board-based ISSU upgrade ................................................ 3-22
Performing a member switch-based ISSU upgrade ............................................ 3-24
Version rollback ..............................................................................3-26
ISSU states .................................................................................................. 3-27
Summary .................................................................................................... 3-28
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Module 4: HP A6600 and A8800 Series Router Overview

Objectives .................................................................................................... 4-1
HP A6600 router series ................................................................................. 4-2
HP A6600 router series features ..................................................................... 4-3
HP A6602 router chassis ............................................................................... 4-4
HP A6604 and A6608 router chassis ............................................................. 4-5
HP A6616 router chassis ................................................................................ 4-6
HP RPE X-1 A6600 Module ............................................................................ 4-7
HP A6600 Firewall Processing Module ........................................................... 4-8
HP A6600 interface modules ......................................................................... 4-9
Flexible interface platforms (FIPs) ................................................................... 4-10
HP A8800 router series ................................................................................ 4-11
HP A8800 router series features .................................................................... 4-12
HP A8802 and A8805 router chassis ............................................................ 4-13
HP A8808 and A8812 router chassis ............................................................. 4-14
HP A8800 Main Control Unit Modules .......................................................... 4-15
HP A8800 service modules .......................................................................... 4-17
HP A8800 interface modules ........................................................................ 4-18
Service processing engine (SPE) .................................................................... 4-19
Summary ................................................................................................... 4-20
Module 5: HP A6600 and A8800 Series Router Hardware

Objectives .................................................................................................... 5-1
HP A6600 series ...........................................................................................5-2
HP A6602 front panel ................................................................................... 5-3
HP A6602 back panel .................................................................................. 5-5
HP A6604 and HP A6608 ............................................................................ 5-6
HP A6616 .....................................................................................................5-7
HP RPE-X1A6600 module installation .............................................................. 5-8
HP RPE-X1 A6600 module LEDs ..................................................................... 5-9
HP A6600 power supplies ............................................................................. 5-11
A6600 fan trays .......................................................................................... 5-13
Flexible interface platform (FIP) installation ...................................................... 5-14
Installing interface modules ........................................................................... 5-16
HP A8800 series ......................................................................................... 5-17
HP A8802 and A8805 ................................................................................ 5-18
HP A8808 and A8812 ................................................................................. 5-19
HP A8800 Main Unit Control Module LEDs ....................................................5-20
HP A8800 Main Unit Control Module installation ............................................ 5-22
HP A8800 power supplies ............................................................................ 5-23
HP A8800 power supply installation .............................................................. 5-24
HP A8800 fan trays ..................................................................................... 5-25
HP A8800 Service Processing Engine (SPE) installation .................................... 5-26
Installing interface modules ........................................................................... 5-27
Resetting routers to factory defaults ................................................................ 5-28
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Resetting routers to factory defaults ................................................................ 5-29

HP A6600 and A8800 modules and accessories ........................................... 5-30
Supported HP Fast Ethernet SFP transceivers.................................................... 5-31
Supported HP 622M SFP transceivers............................................................ 5-32
Supported HP Gigabit transceivers ............................................................... 5-33
Supported HP Gigabit transceivers (cont.) ...................................................... 5-34
Supported HP 2.5G transceivers ................................................................... 5-35
Supported HP 10G transceivers .................................................................... 5-36
HP A6600 router interface modules ...............................................................5-37
HP A6600 router interface modules (cont.) .................................................... 5-38
HP A6600 router modules ........................................................................... 5-39
HP A6600 router accessories ....................................................................... 5-40
HP A8800 router interface modules ............................................................... 5-41
HP A8800 router interface modules (cont.) .................................................... 5-42
HP A8800 router modules ........................................................................... 5-43
HP A8800 router accessories ....................................................................... 5-44
Summary ................................................................................................... 5-45
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HP Enterprise Switch Overview

Module 1
Objectives
Module 1 introduces you to the switches in HPs enterprise switch portfolio. After
completing this module, you should be able to:
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Describe the basic characteristics of each HP enterprise switch
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Modular switches
This section describes the modular switches that are part of the HP enterprise switch
portfolio.
These switches are all Layer 3/4 managed switches, and all provide support for
Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) technology. IRF enables interconnected switches
to be managed and perform as a single virtual fabric with one IP address, greatly
increasing the port number and switching capability of the switches while simplifying
the network and increasing availability.
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HP A12500 Switch Series

HP A12508 Switch
256 10GbE, 384 Gigabit/SFP ports, combo
3060 Gbps switching capacity
Throughput up to 960 mpps
8 interface module slots
A12518
A12508
HP A12518 Switch
Both
2 Main Processing Unit (MPU) slots (for

management modules)
9 switch fabric slots
One RJ-45 console port
Figure 1 - 1: HP A12500 Switch Series
The HP A12500 Switch Series comprises a pair of powerful routing switches with
maximum capacity for large network cores or large data centers. It delivers more
than 6.6 Terabits of high-performance switching capacity, aggregates up to 512 10
Gigabit Ethernet or 864 Gigabit Ethernet ports, and offers a future-proof architecture
that enables doubling of the chassis backplane capacity to support emerging
40/100 Gigabit Ethernet requirements.
In this series the following features are unique to the HP A12508 Switch:
Support for up to 256 10GbE ports, 384 10/100/1000 ports, 384 SFP ports,
or a combination of these port types
3060 Gbps routing/switching capacity
The HP A12518 Switch includes these features:
In addition, both switches in this series include these features:
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2 Main Processing Unit (MPU) slots (for management modules)
9 switch fabric slots
6 power supply slots

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AC or DC powered
Redundant, hot-swappable management modules, switching fabric, fan trays,
and power supplies
A passive backplane (backplane has no active components for increased
system reliability)
Hot-swappable interface modules
One RJ-45 console port
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HP A9505 Switch
80 10GbE, 240 Gigabit/SFP ports
A9508
HP A9508 Switch
128 10GbE, 384 Gigabit/SFP ports
A9505
Both:
1RJ-45 console port
Support for Power over Ethernet (PoE)
1 fan tray slot
2 MPU/switch fabric slots
Like the A12500s, the HP A9500 Switch Series offers outstanding capacity for the
network core or data center as well as redundant, hot-swappable modules, fan trays
(though only the HP A9512 Switch supports more than one fan tray), and power
supplies; and a passive backplane for resiliency and high availability. Note,
however, that in the A9500 Switch Series the functions of management modules and
switch fabric modules have been combined: this switch series supports MPU/fabric
modules.
All switches in this series provide one RJ-45 console port, two MPU/fabric slots, and
two power supply slots.
These switches also support Power over Ethernet (PoE), and use a PoE filter at the rear
of the chassis to import power from an external PoE power supply.
They can all be AC or DC powered.
The HP A9505 Switch also includes the following features:
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Support for up to 80 10GbE ports, 240 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports, or

240 SFP ports, or a combination of these port types
1 fan tray slot
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The HP A9508-V Switch includes these features:
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Support for up to 128 10GbE ports, 384 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports, or

384 SFP ports, or a combination of these port types
Throughput of 571 mpps
1 fan tray slot
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HP A9500 Switch Series (Cont.)

HP A9512 Switch
192
10GbE, 576 Gigabit/SFP ports
1440
Gbps switching capacity
Throughput
2
MPU/switch fabric slots
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1
interface module slots
RJ-45 slot
Support
2
up to 864 mpps
for PoE
fan tray slots
Figure 1 - 3: HP A9500 Switch Series (Cont.)
Finally, the HP A9512 includes these features:
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Support for up to 192 10GbE ports, 576 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports, or

576 SFP ports
Throughput of 864 mpps
2 fan tray slots
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HP A7502 Switch
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10GbE, 96 Gigabit/SFP ports
192
Throughput
up to 144 mpps
MPU/switch fabric slot
RJ-45 console port
Support
for PoE
There are six switches in the HP A7500 Switch Series, which, like the A9500s,
provides support for redundant management/switch fabric modules as well as a
passive backplane for high availability. (Note: As you will see, the HP A7503-S
includes just one MPU/switch fabric slot.)
All of these switches also have one RJ-45 console port. And they support PoE, can be
AC or DC powered, and provide two slots for redundant power supplies.
The HP A7502 Switch includes the following additional features:
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Support for up to 16 10GbE ports, 96 10/100/1000 ports, 96 SFP ports, or a

combination of these port types
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HP A7503-S Switch
1 MPU/switch fabric slot
HP A7503 Switch
2 MPU/switch fabric slots
Both
1 RJ-45 console port
Support for PoE
The HP A7503 1 Fabric Slot Switch (HP A7503-S) includes these features:
Support for up to 16 10GbE ports, 120 10/100/1000 ports, 120 SFP ports, or
a combination of these port types
1 MPU/switch fabric slot
As mentioned earlier, unlike the HP A7503-S the HP A7503 Switch has two
MPU/switch fabric slots instead of one. It also has three interface module slots, while
the A7503-S has just two. Other features are as follows:
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HP A7506 Switch
HP A7506-V Switch
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10GbE, 288 Gigabit/SFP ports, combo
768
Throughput
up to 492 mpps
RJ-45 console port
Support
A7506-V
A7506
for PoE
Form factor
A7506:
13 rack units (RU)
A7506-V:
21 RU
The HP A7506 Switch also includes two MPU/switch fabric slots as well as the
following features:
The HP A7506 Vertical Switch Chassis (HP A7506-V) offers the same features in a 21
rack unit (RU), as opposed to a 13 RU, form factor.
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HP A7510 Switch
84
10GbE, 480 Gigabit/SFP ports, combo
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Throughput
2
10
1
up to 720 mpps
RJ-45 console port
Support
for PoE
Finally, the HP A7510 Switch includes the following features in addition to its
redundant MPU/switch fabric slots:
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Fixed-port (flex-chassis) switches

This section describes the fixed-port switches that are part of the HP A-Series
enterprise core and data center portfolio. More accurately referred to as flexchassis switches, because they can function as a modular chassis as well as a fixedform-factor stackable switch, the HP A5820 Switch Series delivers the 10GbE port
density to meet high-end needs (up to 24 10GbE ports per unit, and 194 per stack),
high availability, IRF support, and full Layer 2 and Layer 3 dual-stack IPv4 and IPv6
support. The A5820 features line-rate performance on all ports as well as cut-through
switching to minimize latency (the switch starts forwarding a frame before the whole
frame has been received), and hot-swappable modules, power supplies, and fans.
These switches can be used in enterprise core and distribution applications as well as
data center top-of-rack server access applications. Like the modular switches
described earlier, they are Layer 3/4 managed switches.
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HP A5820-14XG-SFP+ Switch
14
SFP+ 10GbE ports

1 Open Application Platform
(OAP) module slot
HP A5820-24XG-SFP+ Switch
24
SFP+ 10GbE ports
Both
4
RF-45 10/100/1000 ports

In this series the HP A5820-14XG-SFP+ Switch with 2 Interface Slots and 1 OAA slot
supports up to 14 SFP+ 10GbE ports. The HP A5820-24XG-SFP+ Switch supports up
to 24 SFP+ 10GbE ports.
As its name suggests, the HP A5820-14XG-SFP+ Switch with 2 Interface Slots and 1
OAA Slot also supports two interface module slots for HP Extended Modules and
one Open Application Platform (OAP) module slot as well. Developed based on the
HP Open Application Architecture (OAA) Software, OAP modules enable compatible
switches to provide security, management, and wireless communication applications
flexibly in addition to basic data forwarding functions.
Both switches in this series include these features:
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4 RJ-45 10/100/1000 ports
Support for 2 power supplies for redundancy
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Summary
Features of HP A-Series core and data center switches
Modular
switches

Fixed
port (flex chassis)
Figure 1 - 9: Summary
This module introduced you to the HP A-Series enterprise core and data center
switches and outlined the features that they provide.
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HP Enterprise Switch Hardware

Module 2
Objectives
This module outlines the basic HP enterprise switch components and accessories that
you should be familiar with to provide support to customers who purchased these
products. After completing this module, you should be able to:
Identify the location and purpose of the switch LEDs
Identify the various components supported by the switches
Install and remove these components
Please note that this course does not cover cabling and connectors. For information
on cable specifications and compatible connectors, please see Module 3: HP ASeries Switch Hardware in the Servicing HP Networking Products training.
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LEDs
This section explains how to interpret the various LEDs found on HPs enterprise
switches. Because the LEDs for A-Series switches vary depending on their
functionality, a thorough examination of every LED on every switch in this portfolio
would require a significant portion of the time be allotted for this course. Instead, this
section is designed to help you identify different types of LEDs and use them to
determine what is happening on the switch. You should then be able to identify a
switchs operating condition at any given moment and begin to diagnose error
conditions.
For a complete explanation of a switchs LEDs, refer to the Installation Manual for the
specific switch model.
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LED types
An A-Series switch may have one or more of three general types of LEDs:
Switch LEDs
Module LEDs
Port LEDs
Switch LEDs
Switch LEDs indicate hardware and status conditions that might affect switch
operation. Typical switch LEDs report on the status and operation of the following:
Self-test
Temperature
Fan
Power supplies
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Keep in mind that A-Series switches offer a variety of functions and capabilities.
Although many switches have similar LEDs, not all switches have or need the
same LEDs. The preceding list includes the most common LEDs; it is not a
comprehensive list.
Module LEDs
Module LEDs provide information about the operation of a particular module,
including the following:
Module status
Module activity
PoE compatibility
Port LEDs
Port LEDs provide information about the operating status of a specific port, including
the following:
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Port activity
PoE compatibility and supply
Full-duplex operation
Connection speed
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A5820 switch LEDs

Port Mode LED
7-Segment
Display LED
System
Status LED
Hot-swappable power
supply status LEDs
Power supply LEDs
Figure 2 - 1: A5820 switch LEDs
If you are familiar with the Servicing HP Networking Products training, many of the
A5820 switch LEDs will be familiar to you. These include the following:
System status LED (also known as the power LED on certain A-Series switches)
Port mode LED
Seven-Segment Display LED
The HP A5820 series provides the following switch LEDs as well:
Hot-swappable power supply status LEDs
Power supply LEDs (these are the LEDs on the power supplies themselves)
The next several slides will cover the switch LEDs that are supported on the A5820
switches.
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A5820 switch LEDs: System Status LED

Switch LED
State
Meaning
On
SYS
(green/yellow/red)
Green
Switch is powered on.
Red
Power-on self-test (POST) failed.
Blinking
Green
System is performing POST.
Yellow
POST failed on some ports.
Off
Switch is powered off.

System
Status LED
Figure 2 - 2: A5820 switch LEDs: System Status LED
You may recall that the System Status LED, marked SYS on the front of many ASeries switches, helps you determine the working status of the switch. (This LED is also
known as the Power LED depending on the A-Series switch.)
The System Status LED may be steady green, flashing green, steady red, flashing
yellow, or off. Each of these indicates a specific system status.
As you may recall, most A-Series switches have two startup modes: normal startup
and fast startup. By default, the system starts up in fast startup mode and no self-test
is performed. If you set the startup mode to normal, the switch performs a self-test,
and it will take approximately five seconds for the switch to fully boot.
When the System Status LED is on/green, the switch is started normally.
When the System Status LED is blinking green, the system is performing a self-test.
When the System Status LED is on/red, the self-test failed. The System Status LED and
Seven-Segment Display LED together indicate the result of the self-test. When the
System Status LED is blinking yellow, the self-test failed on at least one port.
When the System Status LED is off, the switch is powered off.
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A5820 switch LEDs: Port Mode button and LED

Port Mode LED
Mode button
Pressing the Mode button changes Port Mode LED settings and
what is displayed on the Port LED for each port.
Switch LED
Port Mode
(green/yellow)
State
Meaning
On
Green
Port LEDs indicate port speed.
Yellow
Port LEDs indicate port duplex mode.
Figure 2 - 3: A5820 switch LEDs: Port Mode button and LED
To optimize the amount of information that can be displayed for each port in the
limited space available, the A5820, like many A-Series switches, relies on multipledisplay LEDs, or Mode LEDs. These LEDs can indicate more than one port condition
and are controlled by the Mode button (also known as the port mode LED switching
button). The Port Mode LED and the Port LEDs together indicate the operation status
for the ports. Pressing the Mode button changes the setting of the Port Mode LED and
the condition reported by the Port LEDs.
When the Port Mode LED is on/green, the Port LED indicates the speed at which
each port is operating.
When the Port Mode LED is on/yellow, the Port LED indicates the duplex mode in
which each port is operating.
To change the setting of the Mode LED, press the Mode button and cycle through the
settings until you reach the desired one. (Mode LEDs are discussed in more detail
later in the module when Port LEDs are described.)
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A5820 switch LEDs: Seven-Segment Display LED

Switch LED
State
Meaning
Power LED is On/Red

Seven-Segment
Display LED
Displays F
Fan failure
Displays t
Over-temperature alarm.
Seven-Segment
Display LED
Figure 2 - 4: A5820 switch LEDs: Seven-Segment Display LED
Another multiple-display LED on the A5820 that you may be familiar with is the
Seven-Segment Display LED. The Seven-Segment Display LED works together with the
System Status LED to indicate the A5820s operating status.
On the next several pages, we will discuss the meaning of the many System Status
LED/Seven-Segment Display LED combinations.
System Status LED is on/red

First, let us look at the statuses indicated by the Seven-Segment Display LED when the
System Status LED is on/red. When the System Status LED is on/red and the SevenSegment Display LED displays F, a switch fan has failed. (The A5820s fan trays do
not have their own status LEDs.) When the System Status LED is on/red and the
Seven-Segment Display LED displays t, the switch has exceeded its maximum
temperature threshold.
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A5820 switch LEDs: Seven-Segment

Display LED (cont.)
g
Switch LED
State
Meaning
Power LED is Blinking Red

Seven-Segment
Display LED
Blinking Number
Self-test (POST) failed. The LED flashes the test

ID of the failed test.
Power LED is Blinking Green

Seven-Segment
Display LED
Displays Numbers Oneby-One
POST running. The LED displays the POST test

ID.
Clockwise Rotating Bar
Software loading.
Power LED is On/Green
Seven-Segment
Display LED
Displays C
Switch is the command switch in the cluster.
Displays S
Switch is cluster member.
Displays c
Switch is waiting to join cluster.
Displays a Number
Member ID of the switch in the cluster.
Figure 2 - 5: A5820 switch LEDs: Seven-Segment Display LED (cont.)
System Status LED is blinking red

Now, let us look at the statuses indicated by the Seven-Segment Display LED when
the System Status LED is blinking red. When this LED is blinking red and the SevenSegment Display LED flashes a number (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9), the self-test
(POST) failed. The flashing number indicates the POST test ID of the failed test.
Consult the Installation Manual for information about test IDs.
System Status LED is blinking green

Next, let us look at the statuses indicated by the Seven-Segment Display LED when
the System Status LED is blinking green. This LED blinks green while it is running the
POST. During this time, the Seven-Segment Display LED will display the specific
number of each test ID as it is run. When the test completes, a bar rotates clockwise
around the Seven-Segment Display LED.
System Status LED is on/green

As you may recall from Module 1 of this training, HPs Intelligent Resilient Framework
(IRF) allows you to manage a group (or cluster) of interconnected switches as a single
common fabric with one IP address; this increases network resilience, performance,
and availability while simultaneously reducing operational complexity.
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The Seven-Segment Display LED indicates the cluster status of the switch when the
system status LED is on/green. In this case, the Seven-Segment Display LED should be
interpreted as follows:
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Displaying C means the switch is the command switch in the IRF cluster.
Displaying S means the switch is an IRF cluster member.
Displaying c means the switch is waiting to join an IRF cluster.
Displaying a specific number means that the number displayed is the switchs
member ID in the IRF cluster. (A stands for 10.)
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Additional A5820 switch LEDs: Power

Hot-swappable power supply status LEDs
Power supply LEDs (on the power supply itself)
Hot-swappable power
supply status LEDs
Power supply LEDs
Figure 2 - 6: Additional A5820 switch LEDs: Power
On A5820 switches, hot-swappable power supply status LEDs help you determine the
working status of a hot-swappable power supply. These LEDs provide the following
information:
Switch LED
State
Green
PWR1
Yellow
Off
Green
PWR2
Yellow
Off
Meaning
Hot-swappable power supply slot 1 is installed with a power supply,
and the power output is normal.
Hot-swappable supply module slot 1 is installed with a power supply,
but an output failure occurred.
No power supply is installed in hot-swappable power supply slot 1, or
no power is input.
Hot-swappable power supply slot 2 is installed with a power supply,
and the power output is normal.
Hot-swappable power supply slot 2 is installed with a power supply, but
an output failure occurred.
No power supply is installed in hot-swappable power supply slot 2, or
no power is input.
In addition, the A5820 power supplies own LEDs let you know if the power input is
normal or a power failure has occurred. The LEDs are labeled AC OK and DC OK or
Input and Output, depending on the power supply.
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A7500/9500/12500 switch LEDs

All examples = A12500
There are
LEDs on the
power
monitoring
module.
There are
LEDs on
power
supplies.
There are
LEDs on
Main
Processing
Units
(MPUs).
There are
LEDs on
fan trays.
Figure 2 - 7: A7500/9500/12500 switch LEDs
The A7500, A9500, and A12500 switches do not provide LEDs on the switch chassis
itself. Rather you will find the LEDs on modules and other components installed in the
chassis, including the following:
Main Processing Unit (MPU) module(s) (the switch management module)
Power monitoring module (on the A12500)
Power supplies (on the A9500 and the A12500)
Fan trays (on the A9500 and the A12500)
As you will see, all LEDs for the A7500 series are on the MPU.
The figure on this page illustrates the location of these LEDs on the A12500 switch.
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A7500/9500/12500 Switch LEDs: Main Processing Unit (MPU)

Power and fan tray LEDs
Interface
module
LEDs
A7500
Ethernet
management
port LEDs
Interface
module
LEDs
A9500
CF card and LED
USB interface LED
MPU LEDs
Figure 2 - 8: A7500/9500/12500 Switch LEDs: Main Processing Unit (MPU)
The Main Processing Unit (MPU) module is the core of all three modular switch series
in HPs enterprise switch portfolio: the A7500, A9500, and A12500. The MPU
provides the following general functions:
Calculating routes, maintaining forwarding tables, and providing data exchange

between interface modules (referred to as line processing units, or LPUs, in the
A7500 and A9500 series installation manuals)
Providing system configuration and module monitoring functions, and upgrading

and resetting module software
Processing the monitoring signals of components such as system power and fans
Supporting active/standby switchover (if two MPU modules are installed)
In keeping with its responsibilities, it also provides LEDs that you can use to monitor
the status of the switch.
MPUs vary, but the illustrations above give you an idea of the kinds of LEDs you will
see. The following list is more comprehensive. Depending on the switch, these LEDs
are provided:
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Management Ethernet port status LED
Port status LEDs
Switching fabric module status LEDs
Interface module (LPU [Line Processing Unit]) status LEDs We will take a closer
look at module status LEDs a little later in this training module.
Fan tray status LEDs
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Power frame status LEDsPower frames house the power supplies.
Power supply status LEDsThese are found on the A7500. As we will discuss in
a moment, the A9500 and A12500 series provide power-related LEDs on the
power supplies themselves.
MPU status LED(s)There are LEDs that indicate if the MPU is faulty or operating
normally and LEDs that let you know if the MPU is in an active or passive state.
USB interface status LED
Compact flash (CF) card status LEDCF cards are advanced portable storage
products.
What these LEDs are called, how they work (whether in their on state they are
always steady or can also blink, for example), and what their On/Off/Blinking
status means varies from one switch series to another. For details about the MPU LEDs
for a particular switch series, please see the installation manual for that series.
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A7500/9500/12500 switch LEDs: Power
A12500
power LEDs:
RUN
MAJOR
MINOR
A7500
power LEDs
(on MPU):
OK
Fail
A9500 power
LEDs:
A12500 power
LEDs:
Power input
Power input
Power output
Power output
FAIL
Service
(A12500 only)
Fault
Figure 2 - 9: A7500/9500/12500 switch LEDs: Power
Now we will take a quick look at how you might troubleshoot power issues on HPs
enterprise switches.
LEDs on the A12500 power monitoring module

On the A12500 the power monitoring module monitors the alarm status, in-position
status, and operating status of the power supplies in real time. It is vertically installed
between the power supply module slots and the power frame switch.
The LEDs on the power monitoring module provide the following information:
Switch LED
Color
RUN
Green
State
Meaning
On
The power monitoring module is working normally.
Off
On
MAJOR
MINOR
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Red
Yellow
Blinking
Off
Off
The power monitoring module is faulty.

At least one power supply is faulty.
All power supplies have been removed from the power frame.
The power frame switch is off.
Power supplies are in position, but there is no AC power supply
provided.
A power supply is being inserted or removed.
The power supplies are working normally.
Reserved
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A9500/12500 LEDs on AC power supplies

The following are power supply faults that may occur on A9500 and A12500
switches, and troubleshooting tips to address these issues. The LEDs discussed below
are found on A9500 and A12500 compatible power supplies.
If the Input and Output LEDs stay on, but the display power command shows that
the power supply is not in position (but the other power supply operates
normally), there may be poor contact between the power supply and the
backplane due to a badly seated power supply. In this case, switch off the power
supply, loosen its screws, push it into the chassis a little bit, tighten the screws,
and switch back on the power supply to check that the normal state is resumed.
If the Input and Output LEDs are both off, check that the power cords are
connected correctly and are in good condition, and that the power switch is
flipped to the on position.
If the Fail or Fault (depending on the switch series) LED is on, check that the
correct power voltage is in use and that the power switch is on. Also check that
the air filter protecting the fan tray is clean. Excessive dust accumulated on the
air filter will block the fan tray from free ventilation and could lead to power
supply failure.
If you cannot solve the problem after going through the above checking steps,
contact HP technical support.
Note that on the A12500 Switch Series there is a fourth LED on the power supply: the
Service LED. If on, the Service LED lets you know that the power supply is operating
at too high a temperature.
Power LEDS on the A7500 MPU

As mentioned earlier, on the A7500 series the power supply LEDs are found on the
MPU.
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The green OK LED is on if the power supply is operating normally.
The red FAIL LED is on if the power supply is faulty or the power switch is not on.
Both LEDs are off if the power supply is not in position.
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A7500/9500/12500 switch LEDs: Fans

A7500: Fan LEDs are on MPU (OK and FAIL)
A9500: FAN LEDs are on fan tray (RUN and ALM)
A12500: FAN LEDs are
On MPU (FAN)
On fan tray (RUN and ALM)
A7500
OK and
FAIL LEDs
A9500/
A12500
RUN and
ALM LEDs
Figure 2 - 10: A7500/9500/12500 switch LEDs: Fans
As mentioned earlier, when the System Status LED on the A5820 is on/red and the
Seven-Segment Display LED displays F, a switch fan has failed. The A5820s fan
trays do not have their own status LEDs.
Well take a look now at how fans are monitored on the A7500, A9500, and
A12500 switches.
First, the MPU on the A7500 provides the following LEDs regarding the status of
installed fan trays:
Switch LED
OK
FAIL
State
Meaning
On
Off
On
Off
Operation is normal.
The fans are faulty or out of position.
The fans are faulty or out of position.
Operation is normal.
On the A12500 MPU there is a FAN LED. When it is blinking red, one or two fan
trays are faulty.
Specifics on each fan tray are provided on the A12500 fan trays themselves, as
shown in the table below. The A9500 also provides this information on its fan trays.
(It does not provide a FAN LED on the MPU.)
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Switch LED
RUN
ALM
State
Meaning
Green
Off
Off
The fan tray works normally.

The fan tray failed.
The fan tray works normally.
(On the A12500) The rotating speed of the fan is too low, or the
internal circuit of the fan is faulty.
The fan tray is faulty.
Blinking red
Red
The ALM LED on the fan tray will remain on for 2 to 3 seconds when the switch is
powered on.
If the RUN LED of the fan tray, or the OK LED of the MPU, is off, make sure of the
following:
The fan tray is well seated.
All the cables connecting the fan tray and the backplane have been correctly
connected and are in good condition.
The fans are working normally.
The rotation of the fans has not been blocked.
Nothing is blocking the chassis vent.
The blank filler panels have been inserted into empty interface module slots.
On the A12500, when the ALM LED is blinking red or the RUN LED is off (ALM LED
is on), you can use the display fan verbose command to determine if the
rotating speed of the fan tray is lower than the threshold.
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A5820 port LEDs

Port LEDs communicate information regarding specific ports.
Port status LEDs
Management Ethernet
port status LEDs (A582024XG-SFP+ Switch only)
Figure 2 - 11: A5820 port LEDs
Port LEDs communicate information regarding specific ports rather than the switch in
general. This page and the next several pages examine A5820 port LEDs and
explain how to interpret their behavior.
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Management Ethernet port status LEDs

LED
LINK
ACT
State
Meaning
Off
The port is not connected.
Green
The port operates at a rate of 10/100/1000 Mbps.
Off
The port is not receiving or sending data.
Blinking yellow
The port is receiving or sending data.
Management Ethernet
port status LEDs (A582024XG-SFP+ Switch only)
Figure 2 - 12: Management Ethernet port status LEDs
The HP A5820-24XG-SFP+ Switch provides a management Ethernet port on the front

panel. The port can connect to a background terminal for system program loading
and debugging, or to a network management station for remote system
management. Two management Ethernet port status LEDsLINK and ACTare also
located on the front panel.
These LEDs provide the information listed above.
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Port LEDs at Rate Mode setting

LED
State
Meaning
Mode LED is Steady Green
Port
On
Port is enabled. LED flashes quickly when sending and

receiving link signal.
Green
Port operating at highest speed.
Yellow
Port operating at low speeds.
Blinking (yellow)
Port has failed POST.
Off
Port is down.
Port status LEDs
Port Mode LED (green)
Figure 2 - 13: Port LEDs at Rate Mode setting
Each port on A5820 switches has one LED. This Port LED interacts with the Port Mode
LED to communicate information regarding the specific port, such as the active, link,
duplex, and speed statuses of the port.
As explained earlier, the operation of the Port Mode LED is controlled by the Mode
button on the switch chassis, and the current selection is revealed by the LEDs color.
Press the Mode button to change from one mode to the next. A green Mode LED
means the Port LED is in rate mode.
A green Port LED indicates that the port is operating at its maximum speed (10 Gpbs
or 1 Gbps, depending on the port). The LED flashes quickly when the port is enabled
and receiving a link signal. A yellow Port LED indicates that the port is operating at
slower speeds (1 Gbps or 10/100 Mbps, depending on the port). The LED flashes
quickly when the port is enabled and receiving a link signal. If the port LED is off,
then the port is not receiving a link beat or the port has been disabled.
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Port LEDs at Duplex Mode setting

LED
State
Meaning
Mode LED is Steady Yellow
Port
On
Port is enabled. LED flashes quickly when sending and

receiving link signal.
Green
Port operating in full-duplex mode.
Yellow
Port operating in half-duplex mode.
Blinking (yellow)
Off
Port is down.
Port status LEDs
Port Mode LED

(steady yellow)
Figure 2 - 14: Port LEDs at Duplex Mode setting
You can use the Mode button to check the duplex mode of each RJ-45 port. Press the
button until the Port Mode LED displays yellow.
In duplex mode, a Port LED displays green if the port is operating in full-duplex mode
(meaning data can be transmitted in two directions simultaneously). The Port LED
displays yellow if the port is operating in half-duplex mode (meaning data can be
transmitted in one direction at a time).
If the port LED is blinking yellow, the port failed POST.
If the port LED is Off, the port is not in use or is down.
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A5820 Module LEDs: OAP module status

LED
SLOT3
State
Meaning
Green
Module is installed and operating normally.
Blinking (yellow)
Module type is incorrect, was not installed properly,

or is not working properly.
Off
No module is installed.
The A5820-14XG-SFP+ Switch with 2 Interface Slots and

1 OAA Slot has a SLOT3 LED for the OAP module.
Figure 2 - 15: A5820 Module LEDs: OAP module status
Well take a look now at module LEDs.

First, the HP A5820-14XG-SFP+ Switch with 2 Interface Slots and 1 OAA Slot
provides one Open Application Platform (OAP) module status LED (SLOT3) on its front
panel. Developed based on the HP Open Application Architecture (OAA) Software,
OAP modules enable compatible switches to provide security, management, and
wireless communication applications flexibly in addition to basic data forwarding
functions.
If the Module LED is on, an OAP module has been installed in the corresponding slot
and is operating correctly. If the Module LED is off, the corresponding slot is empty. If
the LED is blinking yellow, the corresponding module is not the correct type of
module, is not installed properly, or is malfunctioning.
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A5820 LEDs on the installed modules: OAP module

status
After you install an OAP module in an HP A5820-14XG-SFP+ Switch, you can use the
LEDs on the module itself to monitor its status.
OAP module
For example, the following LEDs are found on the OAP module:
Rev. 11.21
PWR LEDLets you know if the modules power system is working normally and
if there is no power to the OAP card
System status LED (RUN)Lets you know if the system is working normally, if it is
starting or uploading software, and if it has been reset
CF card status LED (CFS)Lets you know if the Compact Flash (CF) card is
operating normally, if a read/write operation is being performed, and if there is
no CF card in the slot
(CF cards are advanced portable storage products.)
Management Ethernet port status LED (Management)Lets you know if a

management link is present and if data is being received or transmitted
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A5820 LEDs on the installed modules: Interface

module status
LED
Port
(SFP+ or
10/100/1000)
Speed Mode State
Meaning
Green
Port is operating at the highest speed (10 Gbps or

1000 Mbps). LED flashes quickly when port is
sending or receiving data.
Yellow
Port is operating at the lowest speed (1 Gbps or

10/100 Mbps). LED flashes quickly when port is
sending or receiving data.
Blinking (yellow)
Off
Port is down.
Duplex Mode State
Meaning
Green
Port is operating in full-duplex mode. LED flashes

quickly when port is sending or receiving data.
Yellow
Port is operating in half-duplex mode. LED flashes

quickly when port is sending or receiving data.
Blinking (yellow)
Off
Port is down.
Figure 2 - 16: A5820 LEDs on the installed modules: Interface module status
The interface modules provide information about their ports.

Note that the Mode button changes the information that the Port LED reports. By
default the modules Port LEDs are in rate mode. The Mode button displays as solid
green in this mode. You can also press the Mode button until the Mode LED displays
a solid green to access rate mode for the module.
In this mode, a Port LED is green if the port is transmitting at its highest speed.
Depending on the module installed, the highest speed might be 10 Gbps or 1000
Mbps. If a Port LED is yellow, the port is operating at its lowest speed, such as 1
Gbps or 10/100 Mbps.
If you press the Mode button until the Mode LED displays yellow, the modules Port
LEDs are in duplex mode. If the Port LED is green, the port is operating in full-duplex
mode. If the Port LED is yellow, it is operating in half-duplex mode.
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A7500/9500 Module LEDs: Interface module status

LED
RUN
ALM
A7500
State
Meaning
On
The module is faulty.
Off
The module is faulty or out of position.
Blinking
The module is operational.
Fast blinking
The RUN LED is steadily on or is blinking fast when

the card is booted. If the LED always blinks fast,
registration failed.
On
Off
The module is operational or out of position.

Interface
module
LEDs
A9500
Figure 2 - 17: A7500/9500 Module LEDs: Interface module status
Earlier in this module you learned that status LEDs for installed interface modules are
found on the Main Processing Unit (MPU) of the A7500, A9500, and A12500
Switch Series. The A7500 and A9500 provide the information shown above. There
are LEDs provided for each module slot.
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A12500 Module LEDs: Interface module status

LED
LINK/ACT
RUN
State
Meaning
Off
No link is present.
On
A link is present.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted/received.
Blinking green
The module works normally.
Blinking red
On
Off
LINK and ACT LEDs
RUN LED
LC LED on
the MPU
Figure 2 - 18: A12500 Module LEDs: Interface module status
The A12500 series provides an LC LED on the MPU that lets you know when one or
more of the interface modules are faulty. For specifics, the interface modules
themselves provide LEDs. Depending on the module, LINK and ACT LEDs or one
LINK/ACT LED indicate whether or not a link is present and if data is being
transmitted or received. A RUN LED indicates if the module itself is working normally.
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A7500/9500/12500 LEDs on installed modules

Port status LEDs
Is a link present?
Is data being transmitted or received?
PoE port status LEDS

On PoE-capable modules
On the A9500 power frame
Port status
LEDs
Figure 2 - 19: A7500/9500/12500 LEDs on installed modules
The interface modules for the A7500, A9500, and A12500 series also provide port
status LEDs that acknowledge whether or not a link is present and if data is being
transmitted or received across that link.
LEDs for the PoE power system

The A9500 and A7500 series support Power over Ethernet (PoE) to supply power to
remote PoE powered devices through the Ethernet electrical ports on the PoE-capable
interface modules. PoE connections can be monitored using the port status LEDs on
PoE-capable interface modules. (In addition, on the A9500, PoE status LEDs are
provided on the PoE power frame. The PoE entry area is between the two power
supply modules. The PoE entry module is connected with the wiring screw post of the
power frame when supported.)
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Switch modules
This section explains how to both install and hot-swap modules. It also provides a list
of supported modules. (Power supplies and fan trays will be covered later in this
module.)
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Installing a module into an A-Series switch

1. Remove the blank
panel covering the
switchs module slot.
2. Insert the module into
the guides.
3. Push in the two levers
on the front of the
module.
4. Tighten the screws.
Figure 2 - 20: Installing a module into an A-Series switch
The figure above illustrates installing an interface module into an A5280 switch. The
same procedure can be used to install an OAP module into this switch. This is also
the procedure for installing interface and other modules into the A7500, A9500,
and A12500 series.
Prepare to Install the Module

Before you begin installing a module, make sure that the module is supported by the
switch. Then, either remove a slot cover from the modular switch or remove a
previously installed module. To remove a slot cover or a module, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to loosen the two screws securing the module in the slot. (You should
retain the slot cover for future use.) After loosening the screws on an installed module,
pull the levers at the bottom of the module toward you. You can then slide the module
out of the switch.
Install the Module

Avoid electrostatic discharge problems by handling the modules only by their
bulkheads. To install the module, complete these steps:
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1.
Insert the module into the slot, using the guides on the side of the switch chassis.
2.
Push on the outer edge of the module (near both screws), sliding it in until you
feel resistance. (Modules are designed with low-force connectors. Fully insert the
module into its slot, but be careful to not push too vigorously.)
3.
Push in the two levers at the bottom of the module. This will slide the module
further into the switch until the face of the module is flush with the face of the
switch. The levers will rest against the front of the module.
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4.
After the module is fully inserted, insert the two retaining screws to secure the
module in place. The screws should be tightened until they are secure but not
over-tightened.
Note
If you do not use one or more of the slots, make sure that the slot cover plate is
still attached over the slot for safe operation and proper switch cooling. You
should not have more than one module slot uncovered at a time.
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Hot-swapping and hot-inserting modules

Hot-swappable:
Remove the current module
Replace the module with
another of the same type
Hot-insert:
Install a new module
without rebooting
Figure 2 - 21: Hot-swapping and hot-inserting modules
A-Series switches that have expansion modules support hot-swapping, which allows
you to replace a module without interrupting the operation of the switch. To hot-swap
a module, you must replace a module with one of the same type. The replaced or
new module is then immediately operational; you do not have to reboot the switch.
A-Series switches also support hot-inserting, allowing you to install a module without
shutting down the switch.
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Modules for A5820 Switch Series

Module
HP 4-port 10-GbE SFP+ A5800 Module (JC091A)
HP 2-Port 10-GbE SFP+ A5800 Module (JC092B)
HP A5800 Access Controller OAA Module (JD441A)
Figure 2 - 22: Modules for A5820 Switch Series
The following interface modules can be installed in switches in the A5820 series:
HP 2-Port 10-GbE SFP+ A5800 Module (JC092B)
In addition, the A5820-14XG-SFP+ Switch with 2 Interface Slots and 1 OAA Slot
supports the HP A5800 Access Controller OAA Module (JD441A). With this module
installed, the A5820-14XG-SFP+ Switch offers an integrated wired/wireless solution.
The module supports enterprise servicesincluding fine user control and
management, RF management and security, fast roaming, QoS, and IPv6 support
for up to 256 802.11a/b/g/n access points. Sixty-four APs are supported by default,
and upgrade licenses are available in 32-AP increments for flexible expansion.
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Interface modules for A7500 Switch Series

Module
HP 48-port 100Base-FX A7500 Module (JD197B)
HP 48-port 10/100Base-T A7500 Module (JD198B)
HP 48-port Gig-T PoE-ready A7500 Module (JD199B)
HP 48-port GbE SFP A7500 Module (JD211B)
HP 48-port Gig-T PoE A7500 Module (JD210A)
HP 40-port Gig-T w/ 8-port GbE SFP PoE-ready A7500 Module (JD228B)
HP 24-port GbE SFP w/ 2-port XFP A7500 Module (JD205A)
HP 24-port Gig-T w/ 2-port XFP A7500 Module (JD206A)
HP 24-port Gig-T A7500 Module (JD204B)
HP 16-port GbE SFP w/8 Combo port A7500 Module (JD223A)
HP 12-port GbE SFP A7500 Module (JD207A)
HP 8-port 10-GbE SFP+ A7500 Module (JF290A)
Figure 2 - 23: Interface modules for A7500 Switch Series
Many of the interface modules that can be installed in switches in the A7500 series
are listed below. The table is continued on the following page.
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HP 48-port 100Base-FX A7500 Module (JD197B)
HP 48-port 10/100Base-T A7500 Module (JD198B)
HP 48-port Gig-T PoE-ready A7500 Module (JD199B)
HP 48-port Gig-T PoE A7500 Module (JD210A)
HP 40-port Gig-T w/ 8-port GbE SFP PoE-ready A7500 Module (JD228B)
HP 24-port GbE SFP w/ 2-port XFP A7500 Module (JD205A)
HP 24-port Gig-T w/ 2-port XFP A7500 Module (JD206A)
HP 24-port Gig-T A7500 Module (JD204B)
HP 16-port GbE SFP w/8 Combo port A7500 Module (JD223A)
HP 12-port GbE SFP A7500 Module (JD207A)
HP 8-port 10-GbE SFP+ A7500 Module (JF290A)
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Interface modules for A7500 Switch Series (cont.)

Module
HP 2-port 10-GbE XFP A7500 Module (JD201A)
HP 12-port GbE SFP Advanced A7500 Module (JD202A)
HP 1-port 10-GbE XFP Advanced A7500 Module (JD200A)
HP 48-port GbE SFP Extended A7500 Module (JD237A)
HP 48-port Gig-T PoE+ Extended A7500 Module (JD229B)
HP 24-port GbE SFP w/ 2-port XFP Extended A7500 Module (JD230A)
HP 8-port 10-GbE XFP Extended A7500 Module (JD191A)
HP 48-port GbE SFP Enhanced A7500 Module (JD221A)
HP 16-port GbE SFP w/8 Combo port Enhanced A7500 Module (JD231A)
HP 4-port 10-GbE XFP Enhanced A7500 Module (JD232A)
Figure 2 - 24: Interface modules for A7500 Switch Series (cont.)
The following interface modules can also be installed in switches in the A7500
series:
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HP 2-port 10-GbE XFP A7500 Module (JD201A)
HP 12-port GbE SFP Advanced A7500 Module (JD202A)
HP 1-port 10-GbE XFP Advanced A7500 Module (JD200A)
HP 48-port Gig-T PoE+ Extended A7500 Module (JD229B)
HP 24-port GbE SFP w/ 2-port XFP Extended A7500 Module (JD230A)
HP 48-port GbE SFP Enhanced A7500 Module (JD221A)
HP 16-port GbE SFP w/8 Combo port Enhanced A7500 Module (JD231A)
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Additional modules for A7500 Switch Series

Module Type
Product Name
Fabric/
Management
HP A7510 768Gbps Fabric/Main Processing Unit (JD220A)

HP A7500 384Gbps Fabric/Main Processing Unit (JD194B)
HP 384Gbps Fabric A7500 Module w/12 SFP Ports (JD224A)
HP A7500 384Gbps Fabric/Main Processing Unit w/2 XFP Ports
(JD193B)
HP A7500 384Gbps Fabric/Advanced Main Processing Unit (JD195A)
HP 384Gbps A7500 Lite Fabric Module (JF219B)
HP A7503-S 144Gbps Fabric/MPU w/16 GbE SFP Ports and 8 GbE
Combo Ports (JD222A)
HP A7502 Main Processing Unit (JD196A)
Wireless
HP A7500 Access Controller Module for 128640 Access Points (JD440A)
Security
HP TippingPoint S1200N IPS A7500 Module (JC527A)

HP A7500 VPN Firewall Module (JD249A)
HP A7500 Load Balancing Module (JD252A)
HP A7500 NetStream Monitoring Module (JD254A)
Figure 2 - 25: Additional modules for A7500 Switch Series
This page lists additional types of modules that can be installed in switches in the
A7500 series:
Fabric/management modules
HP A7510 768Gbps Fabric/Main Processing Unit (JD220A)
HP A7500 384Gbps Fabric/Main Processing Unit (JD194B)
HP 384Gbps Fabric A7500 Module w/12 SFP Ports (JD224A)
HP A7500 384Gbps Fabric/Main Processing Unit w/2 XFP Ports (JD193B)
HP A7500 384Gbps Fabric/Advanced Main Processing Unit (JD195A)
HP 384Gbps A7500 Lite Fabric Module (JF219B)
HP A7503-S 144Gbps Fabric/MPU w/16 GbE SFP Ports and 8 GbE Combo
Ports (JD222A)
HP A7502 Main Processing Unit (JD196A)
Wireless module
With the HP A7500 Access Controller Module for 128640 Access Points (JD440A)
installed in the chassis, the A7500 Switch Series, like the A5820 Series, offers an
integrated wired/wireless solution. The HP A7500 Access Controller Module for 128640 Access Points supports enterprise servicesincluding fine user control and
management, RF management and security, fast roaming, QoS, and IPv6 support
for up to 640 802.11a/b/g/n access points. By default the module supports up to
128 APs, and upgrade licenses are available in 128-AP increments for flexible
expansion.
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Security modules
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HP TippingPoint S1200N IPS A7500 Module (JC527A)
Rev. 11.21

Module Type
Product Name
Interface
HP 48-port GbE SFP A9500 Module (JC113A)

HP 48-port Gig-T A9500 Module (JC107A)
HP 48-port Gig-T PoE A9500 Module (JC116A)
HP 16-port GbE SFP w/8 Combo port A9500 Module (JC123A)
HP 16-port Gig-T w/8 Combo port A9500 Module (JC122A)
HP 4-port 10-GbE XFP A9500 Module (JC114A)
HP 48-port GbE SFP Advanced A9500 Module (JC471A)
HP 48-port Gig-T Advanced A9500 Module (JC115A)
HP 16-port GbE SFP w/8 Combo port Advanced A9500 Module (JC117A)
HP 16-port Gig-T w/8 Combo port Advanced A9500 Module (JC119A)
HP 4-port 10-GbE XFP Advanced A9500 Module (JC118A)
Fabric/
Management
HP A9500 720Gbps Fabric/Main Processing Unit (JC120A)

Wireless
HP A9500 Access Controller Module for 128640 Access Points (JD442A)
Security

This page lists the modules that can be installed in switches in the A9500 series.
Interface modules
Rev. 11.21
HP 48-port GbE SFP A9500 Module (JC113A)
HP 48-port Gig-T A9500 Module (JC107A)
HP 48-port Gig-T PoE A9500 Module (JC116A)
HP 16-port GbE SFP w/8 Combo port A9500 Module (JC123A)
HP 16-port Gig-T w/8 Combo port A9500 Module (JC122A)
HP 48-port GbE SFP Advanced A9500 Module (JC471A)
HP 48-port Gig-T Advanced A9500 Module (JC115A)
HP 16-port GbE SFP w/8 Combo port Advanced A9500 Module (JC117A)
HP 16-port Gig-T w/8 Combo port Advanced A9500 Module (JC119A)
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Fabric/management modules
Wireless module
The A9500 also provides support for a wireless controller module, the HP
A9500 Access Controller Module for 128-640 Access Points. As with the A7500
Access Controller Module, 128 APs are supported on the base model, and
additional support is provided in 128-AP licensed increments for up to 640
802.11a/b/g/n APs.
Security modules
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Module Type
Product Name
Interface
HP A12500
HP A12500
HP A12500
HP A12500
HP A12500
HP A12500
HP A12500
HP A12500
HP A12500
HP A12500
48-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) LEB Module (JC074A)

48-port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) LEC Module (JC065A)
48-port 1000BASE-X (SFP, LC) LEB Module (JC075A)
48-port 1000BASE-X (SFP, LC) LEC Module (JC069A)
4-port 10GBASE-R/W (XFP, LC) LEB Module (JC076A)
4-port 10GBASE-R/W (XFP, LC) LEC Module (JC070A)
8-port 10GBASE-R/W (XFP, LC) LEB Module (JC073A)
8-port 10GBASE-R/W (XFP, LC) LEC Module (JC068A)
32-Port 10GBASE-R (SFP+, LC) REB Module (JC064A)
32-Port 10GBASE-R (SFP+, LC) REC Module (JC476A)
Management
HP A12500 Management Module (JC072A)
Fabric
HP A12508 Switch Fabric Module (JC067B)

HP A12518 Switch Fabric Module (JC066A)
Power
HP A12500 Power Monitor Module (JC502A)
Finally, this page lists the interface, fabric, management, and power monitoring
modules that can be installed in switches in the A12500 series:
Interface modules
HP A12500 48-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) LEB Module (JC074A)
HP A12500 48-port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) LEC Module (JC065A)
HP A12500 48-port 1000BASE-X (SFP, LC) LEB Module (JC075A)
HP A12500 48-port 1000BASE-X (SFP, LC) LEC Module (JC069A)
HP A12500 4-port 10GBASE-R/W (XFP, LC) LEB Module (JC076A)
HP A12500 4-port 10GBASE-R/W (XFP, LC) LEC Module (JC070A)
HP A12500 8-port 10GBASE-R/W (XFP, LC) LEB Module (JC073A)
HP A12500 8-port 10GBASE-R/W (XFP, LC) LEC Module (JC068A)
HP A12500 32-Port 10GBASE-R (SFP+, LC) REB Module (JC064A)
HP A12500 32-Port 10GBASE-R (SFP+, LC) REC Module (JC476A)
Management module
HP A12500 Main Processing Unit (JC072A)
Fabric modules
HP A12508 Switch Fabric Module (JC067B)
HP A12518 Switch Fabric Module (JC066A)
Power module
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HP A12500 Power Monitor Module (JC502A)

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SFP transceivers
The next section explains how to install or remove an SFP transceiver. It also lists the
SFP transceivers supported by HPs enterprise switches.
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Rev. 11.21
Installing an SFP transceiver

1. Pivot the clasp on
the transceiver up- it
should catch a knob
on the top of the
transceiver.
2. Hold both sides of
the transceiver and
gently push it into
the socket until you
feel the spring tabs
catch in the socket.
Figure 2 - 28: Installing an SFP transceiver
To install an SFP transceiver, complete the following steps:

1.
Remove any fibers from the transceiver before installing it.
2.
Pivot the clasp on the transceiver up until it catches a knob on the top of the
transceiver.
3.
Hold the transceiver on both sides and push the transceiver into the socket until it
makes firm contact with the socket. You should be able to feel the top and
bottom clasp release catch.
If you are installing a transceiver in an area with limited space, you can gently push
on the front face of the transceiver instead of holding it by the sides during
installation.
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Disconnecting the cable connected to an SFP transceiver

1. Use your thumb to
apply gentle
pressure to the
connector.
2. Pull the clasp on
the cable out.
Figure 2 - 29: Disconnecting the cable connected to an SFP transceiver
To disconnect a cable connected to an SFP transceiver, complete the following steps:

1. Use your thumb to apply gentle pressure to the connector and loop your
forefinger through the ring attached to the cable connector, as shown in the
picture above.
2. Pull the clasp on the cable out in a parallel direction.
It is very important to make sure you pull the cable directly backward; if you try to
pull the cable in a direction that is not parallel to the socket, you could damage the
clasp or triangular fillister, which is a part of the socket that connects to the clasp to
keep the cable from slipping out while installed.
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Removing an SFP transceiver

1. Disconnect the fiber
cable from the
transceiver.
2. Pivot the clap down
to a horizontal
position.
3. Gently pull the
transceiver out of the
socket.
Figure 2 - 30: Removing an SFP transceiver
To remove an SFP transceiver, complete the following steps:

1.
Disconnect the fiber cable from the transceiver.
2.
Pivot the clasp down to a horizontal position.
3.
Hold the transceiver on both sides and gently pull it out of the socket.
Make sure to pivot the clasp down to a horizontal position. Doing so releases the
spring tabs from the socket. If you try to pull the transceiver out with the clasp in
vertical position and the spring tabs still caught in the socket, you could damage the
spring tabs or the transceiver socket.
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Supported HP Fast Ethernet SFP transceivers

A9500
A12500
HP X120 100M/1G SFP LC LX Transceiver (JF832A)
A5820
A7500
HP X110 100M SFP LC FX Transceiver (JF833A)
HP X110 100M SFP LC LH40 Transceiver (JD090A)
HP X110 100M SFP LC FX Transceiver (JD102B)
HP X110 100M SFP LC LX Transceiver (JD120B)
Figure 2 - 31: Supported HP Fast Ethernet SFP transceivers
This table lists the HP enterprise switches that support Fast Ethernet SFP transceivers.
These switches support the following transceivers:
HP X110 100M SFP LC FX Transceiver (JF833A)
For information on which transceivers are supported on which switch models within a
series, please see the data sheet or installation manual for that series.
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Supported HP Gigabit SFP transceivers

A5820
A7500
A9500
A12500

HP X124 1G SFP LC LH40 1310nm Transceiver (JD061A)
HP X120 1G SFP LC LH100 Transceiver (JD103A)
HP X170 1G SFP LC LH70 1550 Transceiver (JD109A)
Figure 2 - 32: Supported HP Gigabit SFP transceivers
This table lists the following HP Gigabit SFP transceivers and the enterprise switches
that support them. (This table is continued on the following page.)
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Supported HP Gigabit SFP transceivers (cont.)

A5820
A7500
HP X125 1G SFP RJ45 T Transceiver (JD089B)
HP X120 1G SFP LC BX 10-U Transceiver (JD098B)
HP X125 1G SFP LC LH70 Transceiver (JD063B)
HP X120 1G SFP LC BX 10-D Transceiver (JD099B)

HP X125 1G SFP LC SX Transceiver (JD118B)
HP X120 1G SFP LC LX Transceiver (JD119B)
A9500
A12500
Figure 2 - 33: Supported HP Gigabit SFP transceivers (cont.)
This table is a continuation of the table on the previous page. It lists the following HP
Gigabit SFP transceivers and the enterprise switches that support them.
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Supported HP 10GbE SFP+ transceivers

A7500
A9500
A12500
HP X130 10G XFP SC ZR Transceiver (JD107A)
A5820
HP X135 10G XFP LC ER Transceiver (JD121A)
HP X130 10G XFP SC LR Transceiver (JD108B)
HP X130 10G XFP LC SR Transceiver (JD117B)
HP X130 SFP+ LC SR Transceiver (JD092B)
HP X130 SFP+ LC LRM Transceiver (JD093B)
HP X130 SFP+ LC LR Transceiver (JD094B)
HP X240 SFP+ SFP+ 0.65 m Direct Attach Cable (JD095B)
HP X240 SFP+ SFP+ 3 m Direct Attach Cable (JD097B)
Figure 2 - 34: Supported HP 10GbE SFP+ transceivers
Finally, the table above lists the HP enterprise switches that support these 10-GbE
SFP+ transceivers:
HP X130 10G XFP SC ZR Transceiver (JD107A)
HP X135 10G XFP LC ER Transceiver (JD121A)
HP X130 10G XFP SC LR Transceiver (JD108B)
HP X130 10G XFP LC SR Transceiver (JD117B)
HP X130 SFP+ LC SR Transceiver (JD092B)
HP X130 SFP+ LC LRM Transceiver (JD093B)
HP X130 SFP+ LC LR Transceiver (JD094B)
HP X240 SFP+ SFP+ 3 m Direct Attach Cable (JD097B)
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Switch power supplies

In this section you will learn how to replace a faulty power supply. You will also learn
which power supplies are supported on which switch series.
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Rev. 11.21
Redundant power supplies

HP A-Series core and data center switches support hostswappable power supplies for redundancy.
A5820 power
supplies
A12500 power supplies
A9500 power
supplies
Figure 2 - 35: Redundant power supplies
All these switches support redundant, load-sharing power supplies, which are
installed in the back of the switch. To provide true redundancy, the second power
supply should be connected to a different AC power source than the other supply.
Then, if one AC power source fails, the switch will continue to run.
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Installing a power supply

1. Holding the power supply by
the bottom and the handle,
insert it into an open power
supply slot.
2. Push the power supply all the
way back until the power
supply face is flush with the
back face of the switch.
3. Tighten the screws.
Figure 2 - 36: Installing a power supply
To install a power supply, complete the following steps:

1. Using a Philips-head screwdriver, loosen and remove the screws holding the slot
cover or existing power supply in place. Remove the existing power supply,
holding the handle with one hand and the module bottom with the other.
2. Grasp the new power supply handle with one hand and hold the module bottom
with the other. Install the power supply into an open power slot as shown in this
slide.
Caution
The switch power supplies are hot-swappable; they can be installed while the
switch is receiving power from the supply in another slot. But, as indicated by the
caution statement on the power supply, the supply must not be connected to AC
power before being installed.
3. Push the power supply all the way into the switch chassis until the face of the
power supply is flush with the back face of the switch.
4. Insert and tighten the screws to secure the power supply.
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Installing a power supply in an A12500

Before inserting a power supply, open the panel.
1. Insert the power supply
slowly into the slot until
it is firmly seated.
2. Close the panel and
press the clip at the
bottom left corner to
lock the power supply
in position.
Figure 2 - 37: Installing a power supply in an A12500
On an A12500 the power frame cover protects the power supply air filter and the
power frame slot. When you need to service the power supplies, rotate the cover up
first. Then, insert the PSU slowly into the slot until it is firmly seated, close the panel,
and press the clip at the bottom left corner to lock the PSU in position.
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Supported power supplies

A5820
HP A5800 300W AC Power Supply (JC087A)
HP A5800 300W DC Power Supply (JC090A)
A7500
HP A7500 1400W DC Power Supply (JD208A)
HP A7500 650W AC Power Supply (JD217A)
A9500
HP A8800/A9500 2000W DC Power Supply (JC029A)
HP A8800/A9500 1800W AC Power Supply (JC110B)
A12500
HP A12500 AC Power PEM (JF426A)
HP A12500 2000W AC Power Supply (JF429A)
Figure 2 - 38: Supported power supplies
Below are the power supplies supported on each of the switch series in this training.
For information on which power supplies are supported on which switch models
within a series, please see the HP networking web site.
A5820 Switch Series
HP A5800 300W AC Power Supply (JC087A)
HP A5800 300W DC Power Supply (JC090A)
A7500 Switch Series
A9500 Switch Series
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Rev. 11.21
A12500 Switch Series
Rev. 11.21
HP A12500 AC Power PEM (JF426A)
HP A12500 2000W AC Power Supply (JF429A)
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Switch fan trays

This section examines hot-swappable fan trayssupported by all switches in this
seriesand provides instructions on how to swap out the fans.
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Rev. 11.21
Installing a fan tray

1. Loosen and then remove the
screws securing the fan tray.
2. Using the handle on the
installed fan tray, pull the fan
tray out of the switch chassis.
3. Insert the new fan tray into
the switch chassis and push
until it is firmly seated.
4. Insert and tighten the screws
on the new fan tray.
Figure 2 - 39: Installing a fan tray
HP enterprise switches have fan trays that can be replaced if a problem occurs. Fan
trays are hot-swappable, but you should install a new one soon after removing the
old one to ensure that the switch continues to function normally. If you want to
replace the fan tray when the switch is working, separate the fan tray from the
backplane to disconnect the power and wait till the fan stops rotating before pulling
it out completely.
To replace the fan tray, complete these steps:
1. Loosen and then remove the screws securing the fan tray in place.
2. Using the handle on the installed fan tray, pull the fan tray out of the switch
chassis.
3. Insert the new fan tray into the switch chassis and push until it is firmly seated.
(When removing or installing the fan tray, hold it by the bottom. Never attempt to
lift a fan tray with its handle, which is not designed to support weight.)
4. Insert and tighten the screws on the new fan tray.
Note that fan trays of the A7500 series are fixed either with captive screws or with
two locks. In addition, the fan tray handle of the A7506-V is hidden in the groove of
the fan tray. You need to rotate the handle out of the groove before removing the fan
tray from this switch, or installing a new fan tray into the switch.
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Supported fan trays

Module
HP A5800 2RU Spare Fan Assembly (JC096A)
HP A7510 Spare Fan Assembly (JD216A)
HP A7506-V Spare Fan Assembly (JD215A)
HP A8805/A8812/A9505/A9512 Spare Fan Assembly (JC109A)
HP A8808-V/A9508-V Switch Spare Fan Assembly (JC475A)
HP A12518 Fan Assembly (JC080A)
HP A12518 Air Filter (JC083A)
Figure 2 - 40: Supported fan trays
On this page are lists of the fan accessories supported on each of the switch series in
this training.
Note that the A9505 and A9512 use the same type of fan tray, and intermixing of
fan trays is supported. The A9508-V uses a different fan tray.
The A7503-S and A7502 also use the same fan tray: the HP A7502 Spare Fan
Assembly (JD213A). The other A7500 models use their own fan trays.
The other switch series do not support the intermixing of fan trays between switch
models in the series.
A5820 Switch Series
HP A5800 1RU Spare Fan Assembly (JC098A) A7500 Switch Series
A7500 Switch Series
HP A7506-V Spare Fan Assembly (JD215A)
A9500 Switch Series
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HP A8808-V/A9508-V Switch Spare Fan Assembly (JC475A)
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A12500 Switch Series
Rev. 11.21
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Summary
You have learned to:
Use LEDs to monitor switch status and troubleshoot problems
Install modules, transceivers, power supplies, and fan trays
This module introduced you to the basic hardware components for the HP enterprise
switches. You should now understand how to interpret the basic types of LEDs on
these switches, and how to install replacement components if you determine that a
module, transceiver, power supply, or fan tray has failed.
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High-Availability Configuration for Switches

and Routers
Module 3
Objectives
Like other HP A-Series switches, the HP A12500, A9500, A7500, and A5820 Switch
Series run the Comware operating system, as do the routers covered in the next
modulethe HP A6600 and A8800 Router Series. To learn how to perform basic
configuration tasks on the switches, you can use the information outlined in Module
4: Basic Configuration of HP A-Series Switches in the Servicing HP Networking
Products course. Likewise, to configure the A6600 and A8800 routers, you can use
the steps outlined in Module 22: Basic Configuration of HP A-Series Routers in the
Servicing HP Networking Products course.
In addition to the software features outlined in these two modules in Servicing HP
Networking Products, the A12500, A9500, A7500, and A5820 Switch Series
support high-availability features. Two of these high-availability featuresactive and
standby switchover and Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF)affect the software
upgrade process.
The A6600 and A8800 Router Series support active and standby switchover but
not IRF.
Note
The A7503-S switch, the A6602 router, and the A5820 Switch
Series do not support active and standby switchover.
This module explains how to upgrade software on:
Switches and routers that support active and standby switchover
Switches that are part of an IRF virtual devices
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Describe the active and standby switchover process

Explain how to update the software on switches and routers that have an active
main board (AMB) and a standby main board (SMB)
Explain how to update software on switches that are part of an IRF virtual device
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Servicing HP Enterprise Networking Products
Two operating modes for switches

Standalone mode
Switches
support active and standby switchover, enabling them to

recover if an MPU fails.
IRF mode
Switches
are interconnected into a highly flexible, highly available

virtual device.
Figure 3 - 1: Two operating modes for switches
The A12500, A9500, A7500, and A5820 switches can operate in one of two
modes:
Standalone mode
In standalone mode, the switches that have two main processing units (MPUs)
support active and standby switchover, which enables the switches to recover if a
main processing unit (MPU) becomes unavailable. It also allows you to upgrade
the switch software with minimal interruption of services. You will learn more
about active and standby switchover in this module.
Note
The A7503-S switch and the A5820 Switch Series do not have two MPUs and,
therefore, do not support active and standby switchover.
Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) mode

IRF enables you to interconnect multiple switches into a highly flexible, highly
available virtual device. IRF not only simplifies management but also provides
redundancy. Further, IRF streamlines network operations, facilitates expansion,
increases performance, and decreases costs. (The A5820 switch also supports
IRF.)
In this module, you will learn how to upgrade switches that are part of an IRF
virtual device. (For more information about IRF, refer to the switch
documentation.)
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High-Availability Configuration for Switches and Routers
Upgrading switches and routers that have two MPUs

Upgrading switches and routers that have two MPUs
Active and standby main boards

Initial synchronization
Active and standby switchover
Upgrade the switch software using an active and standby switchover
Related commands
Display status of switchover
Upgrading software on an IRF switch

Figure 3 - 2: Upgrading switches and routers that have two MPUs
This section describes the MPU redundancy offered by A12500, A9500, and A7500
switches and A8800 and A6600 routers. It then explains how this redundancy
enables active and standby switchover, which can be used to minimize the disruption
of services during a software upgrade.
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Active and standby main boards

Active main board (AMB)
Standby main board (SMB)
Figure 3 - 3: Active and standby main boards
With the exception of the A7503-S switch and the A6602 router, the A12500,
A9500, and A7500 switches and the A6600 and A8800 routers have two MPUs.
One of the MPUs functions as the active main board (AMB) and one as the standby
main board (SMB).
By default, the board with the smaller slot number is designated as the AMB. You
can configure which board acts as the AMB, but this task is beyond your
responsibility to perform basic configuration and management tasks.
The following sections describe the functions the AMB and SMB handle on the
switches and routers.
A12500 switches
On the A12500 switches, the AMB is always in a working state. It handles:
Management functions (such as the CLI, FTP, and Simple Network Management
Protocol [SNMP]agent)
Control functions (such as routing protocols and Multiple Spanning Tree
protocol)
The SMB is in a backup state. All the routing protocols and configuration settings on
the AMB are backed up to the SMB. If the AMB fails, the SMB takes over the
management and control functions.
The A12500 switches also require multiple Switch Fabric Modules (SFMs), which
handle inter-slot forwarding. Unlike the AMB and the SMB, these SFMs work in loadbalancing modeall of them forward packets.
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A9500 and A7500 switches

On the A9500 and A7500 Series switches, the management, control, and inter-slot
forwarding functions are all handled by the AMB and SMB. These switches do not
have SFMs.
For the management and control functions, the AMB handles the management and
control functions, and the SMB remains in a backup state. If the AMB fails, the SMB
takes over the management and control functions.
For inter-slot forwarding, however, the AMB and SMB can work in either load-single
mode or load-balance mode:
Load-single modeThe AMB processes and forwards all packets; while the
SMB is in a standby state.
Load-balance modeThe AMB and the SMB share responsibility for forwarding
packets.
By default, the AMB and SMB function in load-single mode. To change this setting,
use the xbar command:
<A-Series switch> system-view
[A-Series switch] xbar [load-balance | load-single]
To view which mode the AMB and SMB are using, use the display xbar command.
A6600 and A8800 routers

Like the A9500 and A7500 switches, the A8800 and A6600 switches can be
configured to load balance between the AMB and the SMB. You use the same
commands to configure this functionality on the routers as you do on the switches:
<A-Series switch> system-view
[A-Series switch] xbar [load-balance | load-single]
By default, the routers operate in load-single mode. To view which mode the AMB
and SMB are using, use the display xbar command.
Note
If the SMB is not installed in the router or switch, the AMB will
work in load-single mode, no matter what setting is configured
for the xbar command.
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Initial synchronization
1. SMB notifies the AMB that it has been installed.
2. AMB sends response.
3. SMB requests batch backup.
4. AMB notifies HA applications to begin the backup.
5. After the backup is completed, AMB enters the real-time
backup state.
6. AMB notifies SMB that the backup is completed.
7. SMB enters the real-time backup state.
Figure 3 - 4: Initial synchronization
By default, the AMB synchronizes its data with the SMB. This initial synchronization
process is outlined below.
1.
When the AMB and SMB are installed and powered on, the SMB notifies the
AMB that it has been installed.
2.
The AMB sends a response message to the SMB.
3.
The SMB sends a batch backup request to the AMB.
4.
The AMB sends a message to all applications that support high availability,
requesting that they perform a batch backup.
5.
When the backup is completed, the AMB enters the real-time backup state. This
means that the AMB will hereafter automatically back up changed data (in realtime).
6.
The AMB notifies the SMB that the backup is complete.
7.
The SMB enters the real-time backup state, which means that the SMB will be
ready to receive changed data from the AMB.
To successfully complete an active and standby switchover, the AMB and SMB must
have completed this synchronization.
Note
During the initial synchronization, you will not be able to configure the switch.
Once this initial synchronization is completed, however, the AMB will back up
only the changed data.
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Active and standby switchover

If the AMB fails or
becomes unavailable,
the SMB automatically
takes over.
The new AMB backs up
data to the new SMB.
Figure 3 - 5: Active and standby switchover
The SMB can take over for the AMB if it failsa process that is called active and
standby switchover. Two types of active and standby switchovers can occur:
Automatic active and standby switchoverIf the AMB fails or is removed from
the switch, the SMB automatically begins to function as the AMB.
Manual active and standby switchoverYou can force a switchover by entering
certain commands at the command line interface (CLI). For example, you may
want to force a switchover when you upgrade the switch software. That way, you
can eliminate downtime during the upgrade process.
When the switchover occurs, the original SMB becomes the new AMB and begins to
control the system bus and the application protocols. The original AMB disconnects
from system bus. When possible, the original AMB automatically reboots and
functions as the new SMB.
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Upgrade the switch software using an active and

standby switchover
1. Download the newest software version to the AMB and
SMB.
2. Specify the boot file as the newest software version for the
next startup on the AMB and SMB.
3. Configure the switch to ignore the version check for the
SMB.
4. Save the AMB configuration so that it is synchronized to
the SMB.
5. Restart the SMB
6. Force the switchover between the AMB and SMB.
Figure 3 - 6: Upgrade the switch software using an active and standby switchover
As mentioned earlier, using an active and standby switchover to upgrade software

helps minimize downtime. As a result, this upgrade is sometimes called a graceful
upgrade.
To use the active and standby switchover in an upgrade, you must ensure that the
difference between the current version of the switch software and the new version is
relatively small. If the changes between versions are too extensive, the SMB may not
be upgraded properly. (In this case, see Upgrading the boot file for the SMB on
the next page.)
To upgrade a switch or router by performing an active and standby switchover,
complete the following steps:
1.
Download the newest software version to the AMB and SMB.

Use FTP, TFTP, or XModem to download the updated switch software to the AMB
and SMB and save it in the flash area on the switch.
2.
Specify the boot file as the newest software version for the next startup of the
AMB and SMB.
<Switch> boot-loader file flash:/update.bin slot 0 main
<Switch> boot-loader file slot1#flash:/update.bin slot 1 main
In this example command, update.bin is the new software file. Slot 0 is where
the AMB is installed, and slot 1 is where the SMB is installed. The main option
indicates that this file will be the primary boot file.
Note
You cannot execute any commands on the SMB. You must configure the AMB,
which will synchronize the configurations to the SMB.
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3.
By default, the switch checks the software version running on the SMB to ensure
it matches the version running on the AMB. Configure the switch to ignore the
version check for the SMB.
[A-Series switch] ha slave-ignore-version-check
4.
Save the configuration on the AMB so that it is synchronized to the SMB.

If the auto-update function is enabled, you can save the configuration on the
AMB, and the file will be backed up on the SMB. The auto-update configuration
should be enabled by default, but if someone has changed this default setting,
enter:
[Switch] slave auto-update config
5.
Manually restart the SMB to upgrade the SMB.

[Switch] slave restart
6.
Once the upgrade on the SMB is completed, force the switchover between the
AMB and SMB.
[Switch] slave switchover
Caution!!! Confirm switch slave to master[Y/N]?y
After the switchover, the original AMB will reset, restart, and update its software.
The software on both boards will be updated.
If you want to re-enable the version check for the SMB, enter:
[Switch] undo ha slave-ignore-version check
Note
If the switchover fails, check the following:
The SMB is working normally.

The back backup process between the AMB and SMB is
completed.
Switchover is enabled. This is the default setting. If the
setting has been changed, enter slave switchover enable.
Upgrading the boot file for the SMB

If you are replacing an SBM and the newly inserted SMB is running a different
software version than the existing AMB, the SMB cannot operate properly. If an
active and standby switchover occurs, it will fail.
To view information about the boot file, enter:
display boot-loader [slot <slot-number>]
Note
Switches and routers that do not have two MPUs do not support the slot <slotnumber> option.
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To upgrade the SMB so that the SMB and AMB have the same software version,
complete the following steps:
1.
Copy the AMBs current boot file to the SMB.
2.
Before upgrading the boot file for the SMB, use the dir command to view
whether there is enough space on the storage medium of the SMB. If there is not
enough space, the boot-loader update command will fail.
3.
Specify this boot file as the boot file to be used at the next device boot for the
SMB.
boot-loader update file <file location> slot <slot-number>
The SMB reboots automatically, and the upgrade of the SMB is completed. The
SMB and the AMB will be running the same version.
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Related commands
Enable automatic synchronization (default setting):
Allow switchover (default setting):

[Switch] slave switchover enable
Manually force switchover:

Switch displays a list of commands beginning with
those letters
Figure 3 - 7: Related commands
To enable the AMB to back up its configuration to the SMB, you must enable
automatic synchronization. This is the default setting, but if someone has changed
this setting, you can enable it by entering:
To disable the automatic synchronization, enter:

[Switch] undo slave auto-update config
By default the switchover feature is enabled on the switch or router. If an active and
standby switchover does not occur automatically when the AMB fails or when you try
to manually force a switchover, the default setting might have been changed. To
enable the switchover feature, enter:
[Switch] slave switchover enable
To disable the feature, enter:

[Switch] slave switchover disable
If the switchover feature is enabled, you can manually force a switchover by entering:
If you need to remove the AMB, perform an active and standby switchover first.
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Related commands (cont.)

Ignore version check of the SMB:
[Switch] ha slave-ignore-version-check
Restart the SMB:

Figure 3 - 8: Related commands (cont.)
When the SMB is powered on, the switch or router checks the software versions
running on the AMB and SMB. If the versions of the two boards are not consistent,
the SMB cannot be started.
If the SMB will not restart or if you want to upgrade the SMBs software, you may
want to temporarily prevent the switch from checking the SMBs software. To do so,
enter:
[Switch] ha slave-ignore-version-check
To re-enable this check, enter:

[Switch] undo ha slave-ignore-version-check
If you need to restart the SMB, enter:

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Display status of switchover

View the switchover status:
<Switch> display switchover state [slot <slot-number>]
Figure 3 - 9: Display status of switchover
To display the backup state of the AMB or SMB, enter:

<Switch> display switchover state [slot slot-number]
Replace <slot-number> with the slot number of a card.

If no slot number is specified, the backup state of the AMB is displayed.
For example:
<Switch> display switchover state
Master HA State to Slot [1]: Slave is absent.
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Upgrading IRF switches

Upgrading switches with two MPUs
Upgrading IRF switches
ISSU upgrade process for IRF switches

Main-board ISSU upgrade process
Member switch-based upgrade process
Preparing for an ISSU upgrade
ISSU version compatibility check
Performing a main board-based ISSU upgrade
Performing a switch member-based ISSU upgrade
ISSU states
Figure 3 - 10: Upgrading IRF switches
This section describes how to upgrade switches that operate in IRF mode. These
instructions apply to all switches that support IRF, including the A5820 switches. (This
upgrade process does not apply to routers, which do not support IRF.)
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Upgrading software on an IRF switch

Main-board ISSU upgrade
Member switch-based ISSU upgrade
Figure 3 - 11: Upgrading software on an IRF switch
IRF allows companies to connect two or more A-Series switches and create one
virtual device. Using a virtual switch not only simplifies management, but also
provides redundancy and load balancing. IRF streamlines switch operations,
facilitates expansion, increases performance, and decreases costs.
When you are required to upgrade switches that are members of an IRF virtual
device, you use the In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) process. ISSU allows you to
upgrade the switch without disrupting the services running on the switch.
There are two ISSU upgrade processes:
Main-board ISSU upgrade
Because the member switch-based ISSU upgrade process is simpler and easier, HP
recommends that you use this process whenever possible.
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Main-board ISSU upgrade process

AMB and SMBs
Global
Local
AMBthe AMB on the master
SMBthe SMB on the master
Global
SMBsthe AMBs/SMBs on other IRF members
Process:
1. Upgrade the masters local SMB.
2. Perform an active standby switchover.
3. Upgrade all the other main boards, one-by-one.
Figure 3 - 12: Main-board ISSU upgrade process
If you use the main-board ISSU upgrade, the IRF virtual device is considered a
distributed device with one global AMB, multiple global SMBs, and multiple
interface cards. In an IRF virtual device, the global AMB is the AMB on the master.
This global AMB manages the entire IRF virtual device.
The global SMBs, on the other hand, are main boards on other switches in the IRF
virtual device. The global SMBs back up the configuration information stored on the
global AMB.
The master in the virtual devices also has a local SMB.
The main steps in an ISSU main board-based ISSU upgrade are listed below.
1.
Upgrade the local SMB on the master. This upgrade will not affect the global
AMB, allowing it to operate normally.
2.
Perform an active and standby switchover, making the upgraded local SMB
become the new global AMB. (Note that both the hotfixes for interface cards
and the upgrade program for the main boards are compressed in the boot file
of the system. You can use the issu load command to upgrade the boot file.)
3.
Upgrade all the other main boards one-by-one.
This upgrade process provides non-stop services because the IRF virtual device
ensures the data and state of all main boards remain synchronized. The interface
cards are upgraded by installing a hotfix and do not require a reboot.
To use this upgrade process, you must ensure that the result of version compatibility
check is compatible. You will learn how to perform a version compatibility check
later in this module.
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Note
You can determine whether or not an interface card will

require a reboot if you upgrade the switch to a particular
version of software. Enter the display version comp-matrix
file filename command, replacing filename with the name of
the upgrade file. If the upgrade method of an interface card
is displayed as Hotfix, it means the hotfix upgrade method
will be applied, and the service on this interface card will
not be interrupted; if Reboot is displayed, it means the
interface card will be rebooted during the upgrade process,
and the service on this interface card will be interrupted for
a short time.
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Member switch-based ISSU upgrade process

1. Update a switch member (not the master).
2. Perform an active and standby switchover, making the
upgraded member the master.
3. Reboot the former master.
Figure 3 - 13: Member switch-based ISSU upgrade process
Rather than upgrading each main board one-by-one, you can upgrade each of the
member switches. This method does not require upgrade hotfixes in the boot file.
However, each member switch is upgraded through a switch reboot, thus causing a
brief interruption to the traffic passing through the member switches. However, the
other
For this upgrade process, you would complete these steps:
1.
Upgrade a member in the IRF virtual device. This upgrade will not affect the
master, which will continue to operate normally. (If you have more than two
members in the IRF virtual device, upgrade all of them, except the master, at this
time.)
2.
Perform an active and standby switchover, making an upgraded member

become the new master.
3.
Reboot the former master.
HP recommends that you aggregate links on different interface cards or even

different switches to avoid traffic interruption during the upgrade process.
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Preparing for an ISSU upgrade

Save the current configuration.
Verify the running status and software version of each main
board.
Verify the boot file information.
Verify the active-standby state.
Copy the new boot file to the root directory for all main
boards.
Verify the new boot file and old boot file exist on all main
boards
Verify the file paths for the boot file are the same on all
main boards.
Figure 3 - 14: Preparing for an ISSU upgrade
Before performing an ISSU upgrade, you should complete the following checklist.
Completing this checklist will help ensure that the upgrade is completed successfully.
1.
Save the current configuration, using the save command.
2.
Verify the running status and software version of each main board and interface
card. To check this information, use the display device command. Ensure that the
master and the other member switches have two main boards, all interface
cards operate normally, and all main boards have the same software version.
3.
Use the display boot-loader command to verify the boot file information. Ensure
that the AMBs use the same boot file, which means the two files have the same
file path, name, and content.
4.
Use the display switchover state command to verify the active-standby state.
Ensure that the SMB is in a real-time backup state, which is displayed as:
Realtime backup
5.
Use FTP, TFTP or other method to copy the new boot file to the root directory on
all main boards.
6.
Use the dir command to verify that:
The new boot file and the old boot file exist on all main boards
The file paths are the same on these boards
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ISSU version compatibility check

Ensures that the new version supports ISSU and is not the
same version as the current one
After you perform the heck the results:
Compatible
Basic-level
compatible
Incompatible
Unknown
Figure 3 - 15: ISSU version compatibility check
During the ISSU upgrade, the AMB and the SMB may run a different version of the
boot file. When you enter the issu load command for the upgrade, the switch
performs a static compatibility check based on the version compatibility information
recorded in the boot file. If the new version does not support ISSU or the new version
is the same as the current version, the ISSU upgrade cannot be performed.
If the SMB passes the static compatibility check, it reboots with the new software
version, and then the system performs a dynamic version compatibility check.
Before entering the issu load command, you can check the compatibility by entering
the following command:
<Switch> display version comp-matrix file filename
Replace <filename> with the name of the new switch software.

The compatibility check result can be any of the following:
Compatible
The fundamental modules that support the operation of the switch and the
service modules are compatible. The ISSU upgrade between the two versions
can proceed successfully.
Basic-level compatible
The fundamental modules that support the operation of the switch are
compatible, but some protocol modules are incompatible. The system disables
the incompatible modules automatically, and the ISSU upgrade between the two
versions can proceed successfully.
Incompatible
The fundamental modules that support the operation of the switch are
incompatible. In this case, you need to include the force keyword when you
enter the issu load command. After starting up with the new software version,
the SMB operates in the independent active mode, and the interface cards can
be upgraded only through the reboot upgrade method.
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Unknown
The specified version file does not support ISSU or cannot be upgraded using
ISSU.
The result of the compatibility check can affect the upgrade process, as you will learn
in the sections that follow.
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Performing a main board-based ISSU upgrade

1. Verify you can perform a main board-based ISSU upgrade
2. Upgrade the masters local SMB.

[Switch] issu load file <filename> chassis <chassis-number> slot <slotnumber>
3. Perform an active standby switchover.

[Switch] issu run switchover chassis <chassis-number> slot <slot-number>
4. Upgrade all the other main boards.

[Switch] issu commit chassis <chassis-number> slot <slot-number>
Figure 3 - 16: Performing a main board-based ISSU upgrade
First, enter the display version comp-matrix file filename command, and then view
the command output:
If the compatibility information between the current version and the upgrade
version is displayed as Compatible or Partially compatible and the upgrade
methods of all interface cards are displayed as Hotfix, follow the steps in
Table 3-2 to perform an ISSU upgrade.
Otherwise, you cannot use this upgrade for the IRF member switch. You must use
the member switch-based ISSU upgrade process.
Table 3-1: Main board-based ISSU upgrade steps for compatible versions
Task
Command
Enter system view
system-view
Upgrade the SMB of the master
issu load file <filename>

chassis <chassis-number> slot
<slot-number>
Perform a manual active and

standby switchover to make the
SMB of the master become the
issu run switchover chassis

<chassis-number> slot <slotnumber>
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Explanation
Required
<chassis-number> is the member ID of the
slave switch.
Entering this command reboots the SMB of
the master. It also starts the version rollback
timer. (By default the timer is set to 45
minutes.) You must execute the issu accept or
issu commit command before the timer
expires. Entering one of these commands
ensures that the switch deletes the rollback
timer and does not roll back the switch to the
previous software version. For more
information about the version rollback
feature, see Version rollback on page
3-26.)
Required
The values of the <chassis-number> and
<slot-number> arguments provided
Task
Command
new global AMB and upgrade

all interface cards by installing a
hotfix
Accept the ISSU upgrade
issu accept chassis

Upgrade the main boards that

are not upgraded yet
issu commit chassis

Explanation
in this command must be the same as those
specified in the issu load command.
Execution of this command reboots the
former global AMB.
Optional
Entering this command prevents the switch
from rolling back the upgrade after the
version rollback timer expires.
The values of the chassis-number and slotnumber arguments provided in this
command must be the same
as those specified in the issu load command.
Required
If two main boards on the same
member switch need to be upgraded,
upgrade them one by one; otherwise, all
interfaces cards on this member switch will
reboot.
Entering this command reboots the main
boards specified in the command.
To verify that the boot file has been upgraded correctly, enter:
[Switch] display boot-loader
To verify that the software has been upgraded correctly, enter:

[Switch] display version
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Performing a member switch-based ISSU upgrade

1. Determine if you can perform a compatible or incompatible upgrade.
2. If you can perform a compatible upgrade, upgrade the slave.

[Switch] issu load file <filename> chassis <chassis-number>
3. Perform an active and standby switchover.

[Switch] issu run switchover chassis <chassis-number>
4. Upgrade the former master.

[Switch] issu commit chassis <chassis-number>
Figure 3 - 17: Performing a member switch-based ISSU upgrade
First, enter the display version comp-matrix file filename command, and then view
the command output:
version is displayed as Compatible or Basic-level compatible, follow the steps in
Table 3-2 to perform an ISSU upgrade.
version is displayed as Incompatible, follow the steps in Table 3-3 to perform an
ISSU upgrade.
version is displayed as Unknown, the IRF member switch cannot be upgraded
through ISSU.
Table 3-2: ISSU upgrade steps for compatible versions

Task
Command
Enter system view
system-view
Upgrade the slave
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chassis <chassis-number>
Explanation
Required
slave switch.
Entering this command reboots the slave. It
also starts a version rollback timer. (By
default the timer is set to 45 minutes.) You
must execute the issu accept or issu commit
command before the timer expires. This
ensures that the switch deletes the rollback
timer and does not roll back the switch to
the previous software version.
Task
Command

standby switchover to make the
former slave become the new
master

<chassis-number>
Accept the ISSU upgrade
issu accept chassis

<chassis-number>
Upgrade the former master
issu commit chassis

<chassis-number>
Explanation
Required
The value of the chassis-number
argument provided in this command must
be the same as that specified in the issu
load command.
Entering this command reboots the former
master.
Optional
Entering this command prevents the switch
from rolling back the upgrade after the
version rollback timer expires.
The value of the chassis-number argument
provided in this command must be the same
as that specified in the issu load command.
Required
former master.
Table 3-3: ISSU upgrade steps for incompatible versions

Task
Command
Enter system view
system-view
Upgrade the slave

chassis <chassis-number>
force

slave standby to upgrade the
whole IRF virtual device

<chassis-number>
Explanation
Required
slave switch.
slave.
Required
The value of the chassis-number
argument provided in this command
must be the same as that specified in
the issu load command.
former master.
To verify that the boot file has been upgraded correctly, enter:
[Switch] display boot-loader
To verify that the software has been upgraded correctly, enter:

[Switch] display version
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Version rollback
If you need to cancel the upgrade, you can use the version rollback function. There
are two types of version rollbacks:
Auto-rollbackThis rollback occurs when the version rollback timer expires. This
timer is started you enter the issu load command. If you do not enter the issu
accept or issu commit command before the timer expires, the switch stops the
upgrade and reverts to the previous version of software. When you enter the issu
accept or issu commit command, the switch deletes the version rollback timer
and maintains the new version of software.
Manual rollbackYou can manually rollback the switch to the previous software
version by entering the issu rollback chassis command when the switch is in the
load, switchover, or accept state. (These states are described later in this
module.) You must perform the version rollback before you enter the issu commit
command.
For a main board-based upgrade, enter:
[Switch] issu rollback chassis <chassis-number> slot <slotnumber>
For a switch member-based upgrade, enter:

[Switch] issu rollback chassis <chassis-number>
By default, the version rollback timer is set to 45 minutes. To change this setting,
enter:
[Switch] issu rollback-timer <minutes>
Replace <minutes> with the number of minutes you want.

To display information about the version rollback timer, enter:
<Switch> display issu rollback-timer
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ISSU states
During the ISSU process, the switch will be in one of these
states:
Init
Load
Switchover
Accept
Commit
Figure 3 - 18: ISSU states
During the ISSU upgrade process, the switch may be in one of the five states shown
in Table 3-4.
Table 3-4: ISSU state description

State
Description
Init
An ISSU upgrade process has not started yet, or

an ISSU upgrade process has been completed.
The SMB is being upgraded or has been
upgraded. The rollback timer is created
successfully and runs normally.
The upgraded SMB has become the new AMB,
and the interface cards are being upgraded or
have been upgraded.
The upgrade operation of the new AMB is
accepted.
The system has multiple SMBs, and at least one
SMB has not been upgraded to the new version.
Load
Switchover
Accept
Commit (the state of the SMB)
The ISSU upgrade process proceeds step by step, and each operation corresponds to
an ISSU state.
To view the ISSU upgrade state, enter:
<Switch> display issu state
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Summary
Switches operate in standalone or IRF mode.
For switches in standalone mode, use the active and standby
switchover process for the upgrade.
Use the active and standby switchover process to upgrade
the routers as well.
For IRF switches, use:
Main board-based ISSU upgrade
In this module, you learned that the A12500, A9500, and A7500 switches can
operate in standalone or IRF mode. For switches that operate in standalone mode,
you should use the active and standby switchover to upgrade them. You use the same
process to upgrade A8800 and A6600 routers that have two main boards.
However, if switches are part of an IRF virtual device, you use one of the ISSU
upgrade processes.
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HP A6600 and A8800 Router

Series Overview
Module 4
Objectives
This module introduces you to the HP A6600 and A8800 series of modular routers.
These routers offer a multi-core CPU and distributed processing on an HP Open
Application Architecture (OAA) Softwareenabled open platform that allows HP to
bundle multi-vendor solutions with the A6600 and A8800 products. The routers
modular design allows for network customization and investment protection. In
addition to high-capacity routing and robust network processing, the A6600 and
A8800 series provide carrier-class reliability from the network, device, link, and
service layers.
After completing this module, you should be able to:
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Describe the basic characteristics of each HP A-Series router
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HP A6600 router series

This section introduces the HP A6600 series of modular routers. Formerly branded
H3C, these routers are now part of the HP A-Series family. First, you will learn about
the features common to all the routers in the A6600 series; then you will examine
each router to learn about its individual characteristics.
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HP A6600 and A8800 Router Series Overview
HP A6600 router series features

The HP A6600 router series includes four chassis:
HP A6602
HP A6604
HP A6608
HP A6616
These modular routers are designed for the enterprise as well as service network
providers. With an innovative multi-core and distributed processing, the HP A6600
series routers deliver industry-leading processing capability while the OAA-enabled
modules allow for network customization. Up to sixteen module slots are supported.
The hot-swappable interface modules support a variety of functions, including T1/E1
wirespeed for voice communications, which provides carrier-class service to meet the
needs of todays versatile networks. In addition, other modules support 10/100,
10/100/1000, and10 GbE ports as well as Optical Carrier Level 3 (OC3)~OC48
Packet over SONET/(POS)/Channelized POS (CPOS) and Asynchronous Transfer
Mode (ATM) ports.
Enhanced security goes hand in hand with high performance in the A6600 series.
These routers feature embedded hardware encryption within the hardware modules
and an embedded VPN firewall that provides enhanced stateful packet inspection
and filtering. An additional Firewall Processing Module is available.
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HP A6602 router chassis

1 Compact Flash (CF) slot
1 auxiliary (AUX) port
1 console port
2 USB ports (host and
device)
4 dual-personality ports
HP A6602 front and back
Figure 4 - 1: HP A6602 router chassis
This picture shows the A6602 router chassis.

The A6602 supports high-speed interface modules (HIMs), has a built-in 10 GbE
wirespeed hardware encryption engine, and a bus processing capacity of up to 10
Gbps. This router is ideal as a gateway connecting an enterprise to a WAN or as a
service gateway within an enterprise network. It is compatible with certain multifunction interface modules (MIMs) of the A-Multi-Service Router (A-MSR) router series.
The A6602 has a throughput of up to 4.5 million packets per second (mpps) and a
routing table supporting 1,000,000 entries.
Unlike the A6604, A6608, and A6616, the A6602 does not have a separate
management module, nor does it support separate power supplies or fan assemblies.
The following hardware components are found on the front panel of the A6602:
One slot for a Compact Flash (CF) card, which can hold the routers software
and configuration
One console port and one auxiliary (AUX) port
Two USB ports, one Standard-A type and one Standard-B type port
The rear panel contains the following:
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Four Gigabit dual-personality ports
Two interface module slots, which can accommodate HIM/MIM modules
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HP A6604 and A6608 router chassis

Both
2
Main Processing Unit MPU) slots
power supply slots
fan tray slot
HP A6604
2
HP A6604
flexible interface platform (FIP) slots
Up
to 9 mpps throughput
HP A6608
4
FIP slots
Up
to 18 mpps throughput
HP A6608
Figure 4 - 2: HP A6604 and A6608 router chassis
The HP A6604 and A6608 series high-performance microprocessor and industryleading architecture allow for advanced scalability and high availability. The A6604
and A6608 routers are ideal for use in the core or distribution layers of enterprise
networks or as an access layer of a carrier network. A wide range of available
interface modules provides a myriad of connectivity options.
The HP A6604 chassis comes equipped with:
Two Main Processing Unit (MPU) slots for the HP RPE X-1 A6600 management
module
Two flexible interface platform (FIP) slots, which can accommodate up to four
HIMs, eight MIMs, or a combination of both module types
Two power supply slots, which can accommodate either the HP A7500 650W
DC Power Supply or HP A7500 650W AC Power Supply
One fan tray slot
Up to 9 mpps throughput
The HP A6608 router chassis has:
Two MPU slots for the HP RPE X-1 A6600 management module
Four FIP slots, which accommodate both HIM and MIM modules
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Two power-supply slots, which accommodate either the HP 650W AC A6616

Power Supply or the HP 650W DC A6616 Power Supply
One fan tray slot
Up to 18 mpps throughput
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2 MPU slots
8 FIP slots
2 power supply slots
1 fan tray slot
Up to 36 mpps
throughput
Routing table size:
500,000 entries
Figure 4 - 3: HP A6616 router chassis
The HP A6616 router chassis offers high scalability due to its eight FIP slots that allow
for up to 96 OC3 POS ports, 240 Gigabit Ethernet ports, or a broad variety of
mixed connectivity options. With its multi-core CPU, distributed processing, and
modular versatility, the A6616 can work at the core layer of metropolitan area
networks (MANs) as well as within the enterprise.
The A6616 has up to 36 mpps throughput and a routing table that supports up to
500,000 entries.
The features of the A6616 include:
Two MPU slots for HP RPE X-1 A6600 management modules
Eight FIP slots, which can accommodate up to 16 HIMs or 32 MIMs
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Two power-supply slots, which accommodate either the HP A7500 650W DC

Power Supply or HP A7500 650W AC Power Supply
One fan tray slot
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HP RPE X-1 A6600 Module

1 CF slot
1 console port
1 AUX port
1 management
Ethernet interface
2 USB ports (host and
device)
Figure 4 - 4: HP RPE X-1 A6600 Module
The HP RPE X-1 A6600 Module is the route processing engine, or Main Processing
Unit (MPU), for the HP A6604, A6608, and A6616 router chassis. Each chassis has
two module slots to accommodate dual MPUs with the use of a chassis accessory.
When two HP RPE X-1 modules are installed in a chassis, one is active and operates
in the master mode. The other is in standby and will immediately become active if
the master MPU experiences a failure.
The components on the HP RPE X-1 include:
One slot for a compact flash (CF) card, which can hold the routers software and
configuration
One management Ethernet interface
Two USB ports, one Standard-A type and one Standard-B type port
The HP RPE X-1 A6600 Module is installed in the chassis using a chassis accessory
to hold the module.
Note
You may encounter a different MPU installed in HP A6604, A6608, and A6616
router chassis. The RSE X-1 is a router service engine previously offered by H3C.
The RSE X-1occupies two MPU slots and has the same components as the HP RPE
X-1. The RSE X-1 can be installed in a dual MPU configuration with either another
RSE X-1 or with the HP RPE X-1.
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HP A6600 Firewall Processing Module

For A6604, A6608, and A6616
6.5 Gbps throughput
Support for:
256
security zones
256
virtual firewalls
4,094
VLANs
Granular firewall rules
Figure 4 - 5: HP A6600 Firewall Processing Module
The HP A6600 Firewall Processing Module is compatible with the A6604, A6608,
and A6616 router chassis. With 6.5 Gbps of throughput, this module secures traffic
without affecting performance. The Firewall Processing Module offers support for 256
security zones, 256 virtual firewalls, and 4,094 virtual LANs (VLANs) to protect all
areas of your network. Granular firewall rules enable network administrators to
control traffic down to the level of individual IP addresses.
The management interface of the HP A6600 Firewall Processing Module includes:
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One console port
Two Gigabit Ethernet ports
Two dual-personality ports
One CF card slot
Two USB ports
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HP A6600 interface modules

The wide variety of available interface modules makes the HP A6600 routers series
extremely versatile. The series supports up to 256 T1/E1 connections or 144 GbE
WAN interfaces while its fully distributed architecture eliminates single points of
failure.
A6600 router modules support:
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OC-3~OC-48
POS/CPOS
GbE SFP
GbE WAN
10-GbE XFP
E1/T1
FE3/CE3
FT3/CT3
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Flexible interface platforms (FIPs)

HP FIP-100 A6600 Module
4
multi-function interface module

(MIM) slots
dual-personality ports

2
high-speed interface module

(HIM)/MIM slots
dual-personality ports
Figure 4 - 6: Flexible interface platforms (FIPs)
A flexible interface platform (FIP) is required to install modules in the HP A6604,

A6608, and A6616 router chassis. Two FIPs are available: the HP FIP-100 A6600
module and the HP FIP-200 A6600 module. They differ in the types of interface
modules they can support.
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Four MIM slots
Two HIM/MIM slots
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HP A8800 router series

You will now learn about the HP A8800 router series. First you will learn about the
common features found in the A8800 routers, and then you will explore each router
individually.
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HP A8800 router series features

There are four chassis models in the HP A8800 series:
HP A8802
HP A8805
HP A8808
HP A8812
The routers in the HP A8800 series feature a distributed high-performance network

processor as well as high-capacity crossbar nonblocking switching and routing
technology. A dedicated Open Application Module (OAM) engine ensures high
reliability while a built-in Quality of Service (QoS) engine gives precise services
control.
These routers are designed to be used in the core and distribution layers of large
MANs and enterprise networks, and at the distribution layer of carrier networks.
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Both
2
MPU slots
power supply slots
3,000,000
1
routing table entries
fan tray slot
HP A8802
HP A8802
2
service processing engine (SPE) slots
144
mpps throughput
HP A8805
5
SPE slots
360
mpps throughput
HP A8805
This figure shows the HP A8802 and A8805 router chassis.

The A8802 has 144 mpps of throughput, a routing table size of 3,000,000 entries,
and a total switching capacity of 240 Gbps.
The components on the HP A8802 chassis include:
Two MPU slots for HP A8802 Main Control Unit modules
Two service processing engine (SPE) slots
Two power supply slots for the HP A8802 1300W 36-92V DC Power Supply or
HP A8802 800W 90-264V DC Power Supply
One fan tray slot
The A8805 has 360 mpps throughput, a routing table size of 3,000,000 entries,
and a total switching capacity of 720 Gbps.
The HP A8805 includes:
Two MPU slots for the HP A8805/08/12 1E Main Control Unit module or the
HP A8805/08/12 2E Main Control Unit module.
You will learn more about these management modules a little later.
Rev. 11.21
Five SPE module slots

Two power supply slots for the HP A8800/A9500 3500W AC Power Frame, the
HP A8800/A9500 1800W AC Power Supply, or the HP A8800/A9500
3500W DC Power Supply.
One fan tray slot
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Both
2
MPU slots
power supply slots
3,000,000
routing table
entries
HP A8808
8
SPE slots
576
mpps throughput
HP A8808
HP A8812
12
SPE slots
864
mpps throughput
HP A8812
The HP 8808 router chassis has 576 mpps throughput, a routing table of 3,000,000
entries, and a total switching capacity of 720 Gbps.
The components of the HP A8808 router chassis are:
Two MPU slots for the HP A8805/08/12 1E Main Control Unit Module or the
HP A8805/08/12 2E Main Control Unit Module.
Eight SPE slots
One fan tray slot
The largest of the HP A8800 router series is the HP A8812 router chassis. This chassis
has 864 mpps throughput, a routing table of 3,000,000 entries, and a total
switching capacity of 720 Gbps.
The HP A8812 includes:
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Two MPU slots for the HP A8805/08/12 1E Main Control Unit Module or the
HP A8805/08/12 2E Main Control Unit Module.
Twelve SPE slots
Two fan tray slots
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HP A8800 Main Control Unit Modules

4 SMP coaxial clock
interfaces (two input,
two output)
1 CF slot
1 management
Ethernet interface
HP A8802 Main Control Unit Module
2 USB ports
1 RS-232/RS-485
port
HP A8805/08/12 Main Control Unit Module
1 console port
1 AUX port
Figure 4 - 9: HP A8800 Main Control Unit Modules
The HP A8802 Main Control Unit Module is the Main Processing Unit (MPU), or
management module, used with the HP A8802 router chassis. You may also see the
HP A8802 Main Control Unit Module referred to as a Switching and Routing
Processing Unit (SRPU) in some product manuals.
One A8802 Main Control Unit Module manages the switching and routing for the
A8802 router. A second unit may be installed as a standby module in case of
failover.
Components of the HP A8802 Main Control Unit Module include:
Rev. 11.21
Four SMB coaxial Stratum-3 clock interfaces
Two input
Two output
One slot for a compact flash (CF) card, which can hold the routers software and
configuration
Two USB ports
One RS-232/RS-485 port
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There are two main control unit modules available for the HP A8805, A8808, and
A8812 router chassis. These modules differ only in their available SDRAM.
HP A8805/08/12 1E Main Control Unit Module
256 MB default
1 GB maximum
Two input
Two output
One slot for a compact flash (CF) card, which can hold the routers software
and configuration
Two USB ports
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SDRAM
SDRAM
1 GB default
2 GB maximum
Two input
Two output
One slot for a compact flash (CF) card, which can hold the routers software
and configuration
Two USB ports
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HP A8800 service modules

HP A8800 Net Analysis Service Processing Module
HP A8800 NAT Processing Module
Figure 4 - 10: HP A8800 service modules
The HP A8800 router series has several service module options to improve the
performance and security of your network. Three service modules are available:
Rev. 11.21
10 Gbps of throughput secures traffic without hindering performance
Supports 256 security zones and 4,094 VLANs as well as 2 million

concurrent users
Provides comprehensive protection from the latest security threats with builtion protections, zonal and virtual stateful packet inspection firewall,
application bandwidth management, per-to-peer traffic control, and e-mail
attachment filtering
Includes one CF card slot, one console port, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, two
USB ports, and two dual-personality ports
HP A8800 Net Analysis Service Processing Module
Traffic analysis and statistics capture to allow network administrators to

quickly identify potential threats and manage network traffic more efficiently
Includes one CF card slot, one serial port, one Gigabit Ethernet port, and
two dual-personality ports
Ensures security of internal network users who access external network

resources by performing network address translation (NAT)
Maps multiple internal addresses to same public address
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HP A8800 interface modules

Modules support:
10/100
Gigabit
10
Ethernet
GbE
OC-3~OC-192
POS/CPOS
ATM
10
GbE RPR
E1/T1
Figure 4 - 11: HP A8800 interface modules
The HP A8800 router series includes a variety of connection options with its large
array of available interface modules.
The HP A8800 series supports the following:
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10/100
Gigabit Ethernet
10 GbE
OC-3~OC-192
POS/CPOS
ATM
10 GbE RPR
E1/T1
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Service processing engine (SPE)

4 SPE modules
Single
Dual
Service
Service
Enhanced
Single Service
Enhanced
Dual Service
Accommodates 2
interface modules
HP Dual Service Processing Engine A8800 module
Figure 4 - 12: Service processing engine (SPE)
The SPEs for the HP A8800 series function in the same capacity as the FIPs found in
the A6600 series. The SPE allows for separation of the control planes and
forwarding engines to help increase performance.
Unlike the A6600 FIPs, the A8800 SPEs do not include interface ports of their own.
The available SPEs for the A8800 are:
HP Single Service Processing Engine A8800 module
HP Enhanced Single Service Processing Engine A8800 module
HP Enhanced Dual Service Processing Engine A8800 module
Each SPE can accommodate up to two A8800 interface modules.
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Summary
HP A6600 and A8800 series routers
General
capabilities and features of each series
Deployment
Connectivity
options
This module introduced you to the HP A6600 and A8800 router series. You learned
about the general capabilities and features of each series. Because these routers are
modular in nature they offer high scalability and flexibility for deployment in the
enterprise and MAN and can be used at the distribution layer of a carrier network
as well. This module did not give a concise description of each series interface
modules, but gave an overview of the port types available. You can now identify the
A6600 and A8800 series router chassis and describe their main features.
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HP A6600 and A8800 Router

Series Hardware
Module 5
Objectives
This module introduces you to the HP A8800 and A6600 series router hardware.
You will learn the basic information you need to recognize problems indicated by
LEDs as well as how to install and replace router components.
After completing this module you will be able to:
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Identify the location and purpose of the router LEDs
Identify the various components supported by the routers
Install and remove these components
Reset the routers to factory defaults
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HP A6600 series
This section introduces you to the placement of slots and LEDs on the HP A6600
router series chassis. You will learn how to identify LEDs and how to interpret them to
find failed hardware components. You will also learn how to install Main Processing
Units (MPUs), power modules, fan trays, and interface modules.
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HP A6600 and A8800 Router Series Hardware
HP A6602 front panel
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
AC power input
AC power On/Off switch
Redundant Power Supply (RPS) port
CF card slot
CF card LED
RPS LED
Slot 2 LED
Reset button
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
System LED (SYS)

Slot 1 LED
AC Power LED (PWR)
USB 1 LED
USB interface 1
USB interface 0
Console port
AUX port
Figure 5 - 1: HP A6602 front panel
Here is the front panel of the HP A6602 router. You saw this briefly in Module 4: HP
A6600 and A8800 Router Series Overview, which introduced you to individual
routers in the A6600 and A8800 series. Youll now take a closer look at the routers
components and LEDs.
The A6602 supports AC power input. The PWR LED (number 11 in the figure) will be
solid green when the system is receiving AC power. Additionally, a redundant power
supply (RPS) can provide DC power to maintain router operation if the main power
supply fails. The RPS LED (number 6 in the figure) will be solid yellow if the AC
power input has failed and the router is relying on the RPS input. Table 5.1 shows the
full status of the power LEDs.
Table 5-1: A6602 Power LEDs

Switch LED
PWR (green)
RPS
State
Meaning
Off
On
Off
Solid green
Solid yellow
The power module is not supplying power to the system

The power module is supplying power to the system.
There is no RPS DC power input.
Both AC power input and RPS DC input are normal.
AC power input is abnormal. RPS input is normal.
Table 5-2 shows the remaining LEDs found on the front panel of the HP A6602.
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Table 5-2: A6602 front panel LEDs

Switch LED
SYS (green)
USB (green)
SLOT1 (green)
State
Meaning
Off
Slow blinking
(1 Hz)
Fast blinking
(8 Hz)
On
Blinking
Off
The system is powered off or the board is faulty.
Off
On
SLOT2 (green)
Off
On
Off
CF (green)
On
Blinking
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The board is operating normally.

Software is being loaded or the board is in start-up mode.
Link is present. You can unplug the USB in this state.
Data transmission is in progress. Do not unplug USB.
No device connected to the USB interface.
Either no interface module is installed in Slot 1, or the interface module
is faulty.
An interface module is installed in slot 1 and is operating normally.
Either no interface module is installed in Slot 1, or the interface module
is faulty.
An interface module is installed in slot 1 and is operating normally.
No CF card is installed or the CF card cannot be identified.
A CF card is installed and the host has detected the card. You can
remove the card in this state.
The system is currently accessing this card. Do not remove the card.
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HP A6602 back panel

(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
(10)
(9)
Dual-personality
Dual-personality
Dual-personality
Dual-personality
LED for SFP3
port
port
port
port
1
2
0
3
(SFP1)
(SFP2)
(SFP0)
(SFP3)
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
LED for SFP2

LED for SFP1
LED for SFP0
Interface module slot 2
Interface module slot 1
Figure 5 - 2: HP A6602 back panel
The back panel of the HP A6602 contains two interface module slots and four dualpersonality ports. The dual-personality ports support Gigabit Ethernet or SFP optical
connections. You can troubleshoot problems using the following table that describes
the LEDs for these ports.
Table 5-3: A6602 back panel LEDs

Switch LED
Gigabit Ethernet
(yellow/green)
SFP
(yellow/green)
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State
Meaning
Off
Solid green
Blinking green
Solid yellow
Blinking yellow
Off
Solid green
Blinking green
Solid yellow
No link is present.
A 1000 Mbps link is present.
Data is being received or transmitted at a rate of 1000 Mbps.
A 10/100 Mbps link is present.
Data is being received or transmitted at a rate of 10/100 Mbps..
No link is present.
Data is being received and transmitted at a rate of 1000 Mbps.
The system fails to detect the SFP port.
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HP A6604 and HP A6608

1. Left mounting bracket
2. MPU Slot 1
3. MPU Slot 0
4. Right mountain bracket
5. Chassis handle
6. Fan tray
7. Power module slot 1 (PWR1)
8. Reserved power module slot
9. Power module slot 2 (PWR2)
10. ESD socket
11. FIP Slot 5
12. FIP Slot 4
13. FIP Slot 3
14. FIP Slot 2
15. Cable management bracket
Figure 5 - 3: HP A6604 and HP A6608
Since the HP A6604, A6608, and A6616 router chassis share the same
management modules (also known as MPUs), interface modules, and, in the case of
the A6604 and A6608, power supplies, this section will look at these routers
together.
This figure shows an HP A6608 that has one power supply and an HP RPE-X1
A6600 module (MPU) installed. This chassis has two MPU slots, two power module
slots, and four flexible interface platform (FIP) slots that will accommodate eight
interface modules. The A6604 has the same style chassis body as the A6608, but
with two FIP slots instead of four.
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HP A6616
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
Mounting bracket
Fan tray
Weight warning label
Chassis handle
Cable management bracket
FIP slot (Slot 9)
FIP slot (Slot 8)
FIP-200 slot (Slot 7)
FIP slot (Slot 6)
Air inlets
Power module slot (PWR3)
AC power module (PWR1)
ESD socket
MPU slot (Slot 4)
RPE-X1 slot (Slot 5)
FIP slot (Slot 3)
FIP slot (Slot 2)
FIP slot (Slot 1)
FIP slot (Slot 0)
Figure 5 - 4: HP A6616
The HP A6616 has a different chassis style than the A6604 and A6608. In the
A6616, the modules are inserted vertically, instead of horizontally. The A6616 has
eight FIP slots to accommodate a total of sixteen interface modules. There are two
MPU slots and four power module slots.
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HP RPE-X1A6600 module installation

1. Install chassis accessory
2. Install HP RPE-X1 A6600 module
Figure 5 - 5: HP RPE-X1A6600 module installation
The HP RPE-X1 A6600 module is the management module (or MPU) for the A6604,
A6608, and A6616 router chassis. Each chassis has two MPU slots and supports a
dual MPU environment where one module is active and the other remains in a
standby state in case the active module fails.
A chassis accessory is required to install the RPE-X1 in an HP A6604, A6608, or
A6616 chassis. The chassis accessory includes the power and bus connectors
necessary for the MPU to operate. Install the chassis accessory by sliding it into the
appropriate slot on each module, with the components facing up, until the
positioning pins on the backplane are lined up with the positioning holes at the
bottom of the chassis accessory. Lock the chassis accessory in place by pushing in
the ejector levers and fastening the captive screws.
To install the RPE-X1, slide the module into either slot of the chassis accessory and
lock in place with the ejector levers. Fasten the captive screws using a Philips
screwdriver.
If you will be using only one RPE-X1 module be sure to use the blank panels included
with the chassis accessory to cover the unused slot to prevent dust from entering the
router.
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HP RPE-X1 A6600 module LEDs
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Run LED (RUN)

Active LED (ACT)
Alarm LED (ALM)
Ethernet link state LED (LINK/ACT)
CF LED (CF)
USB interface 1 LED (USB)
Figure 5 - 6: HP RPE-X1 A6600 module LEDs
This figure shows the LEDs on the front of the HP RPE-X1. You learned about the
hardware components of this MPU in Module 4: HP A6600 and A8800 Router
Series Overview. Here you will look more closely at the LEDs found on the RPE-X1 in
order to be able to troubleshoot problems that may arise with the management of an
HP A6604, A6608, or A6616 router.
Table 5-4 provides a complete description of the states for each LED found on the HP
RPE-X1 A6600 module.
Table 5-4: RPE-X1 A6600 module LEDs

RPE-X1 LED
RUN (green)
ACT (green)
ALM (red)
LINK/ACT
(yellow/green)
CF (green)
USB (green)
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State
Meaning
Off
Slow blinking
(1 Hz)
Fast blinking
(8 Hz)
Off
On
Off
On
Fast blinking
(8 Hz)
Solid yellow
Solid green
Blinking yellow
Blinking green
Off
No power input available or the RPE-X1 has failed.
On
Blinking
Off
On
Blinking
The RPE-X1 module is operating normally.

Application software is being loaded (do not power off the RPE-X1 in
this state), or the RPE-X1 is not working.
The RPE-X1 is in standby state.
The RPE-X1 is in active state.
There is no alarm.
A fault has occurred in the system. Check the system log immediately.
A critical fault has occurred in the system. Check the system log
immediately.
A 10/100 Mbps link is present on the management port.
A 1000 Mbps link is present on the management port.
Data is being received or transmitted at a rate of 10/100 Mbps.
No CF card is installed or the CF card cannot be identified.
A CF card is installed and the host has detected the card. You can
remove the card in this state.
The system is currently accessing this card. Do not remove the card.
No device is connected to the USB interface.
Link is present. You can unplug the USB in this state.
Data transmission is in progress. Do not unplug the USB.
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Note
You may encounter a different MPU installed in the HP A6604, A6608, and
A6616 router chassis: the RSE X-1, a router service engine previously offered by
H3C. The RSE X-1occupies two MPU slots and has the same components as the
HP RPE X-1. The RSE-X1 has the same LEDs as the RPE-X1, with the addition of a
power management alarm LED (PALM), which will be solid red if the system
power is insufficient.
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HP A6600 power supplies
HP650W AC6616 power supply
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Captive screw
Bail latch holder
AC power input
Power on/off switch
Power LED
Power module handle
HP RPS 800 A Redundant Power Supply
1.
2.
3.
4.
DC input socket
Connector
DC power cable
AC input socket
5.
6.
7.
8.
ON/OFF switch
Connector
DC output socket
RPS unit
Figure 5 - 7: HP A6600 power supplies
As previously mentioned, the HP A6602 supports AC power input as well as a

redundant DC power supply that can maintain system operations in the event of a
power failure. (See table 5-1 for the A6602 power LEDs which are located on the
front of the router.)
HP A6602 redundant power supply (RPS):
HP RPS 800 A Redundant Power Supply

Before installing an RPS on the A6602, make sure the power to the router is off.
Remove the blank panel covering the RPS socket on the A6602 front panel then
plug the RPS power cable into the socket and fasten in place using the two
strain-relief screws. Connect the other end of the RPS cable to the DC output
socket on the RPS. Turn on the power switch for the router and the power switch
on the RPS. The OK LED located on the front panel of the router will be on if the
RPS is functioning normally.
The power supplies for the HP A6604, A6608, and A6616 are available in both AC
and DC options:
HP A6604/A6608 power supplies:
HP A7500 650W DC Power Supply
HP A7500 650W AC Power Supply
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HP 650W AC A6616 Power Supply
HP 650W DC A6616 Power Supply
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The figure above shows the HP 650W AC 6616 Power Supply that works with the HP
A6616 router chassis. This power supply is very similar to the HP A7500 650W AC
Power Supply used by the A6604 and A6608 chassis.
Power supply slots are located at the bottom of the HP A6604, A6608, and A6616
chassis. To install a power supply, slide the power supply module into the
appropriate module slot until it is fully inserted, then fasten in place using the captive
screws. Follow the instructions included in the power supply manual to attach the
power cords.
These power supplies have one LED which is located above the on/off switch. When
the LED is solid green the power supply module is functioning normally. When the
LED is solid red the power module is not functioning properly, and when the light is
off, there is no power input to the power supply.
Table 5-5: A6600 Power Supply LEDs

LED
State
Meaning
Power
(green/red)
Solid green
Solid red
Off
The power supply module is functioning normally.

The power module is not functioning properly.
There is no power input to the power supply.
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A6600 fan trays

RUN LED
ALM LED
Fan tray
RUN LED
ALM LED
Fan tray
Figure 5 - 8: A6600 fan trays
The HP A6604, A6608, and A6616 routers use different fan tray assemblies. The
installation of the fan trays, however, is very similar for each router, while the fan
LEDs are the same for each fan tray assembly.
The fan trays for the HP A6604 and A6608 are located on the right side of each
switch chassis. To install, slide the fan tray slowly into the fan tray slot until it is
completely inserted, then fasten with the captive screws to secure it. The fan LEDs are
located near the top of the fan tray.
The HP A6616 fan tray is located near the top of the unit. The fan can be accessed
via the top front panel of the router chassis, which is where you will find the fan LEDs.
The fan trays have two LEDs for troubleshooting. The RUN LED will be a solid green
when the fan system is operating normally. The alarm (ALM) LED will be a solid or
flashing red if the temperature of the router has exceeded the optimal operating
temperature. If the ALM LED flashes red, troubleshoot the problem immediately.
Table 5-6: HP A6604, A6608, and A6616 fan tray LEDs

Switch LED
State
Meaning
RUN (green)
Solid
Off
The fan system is operating normally.

The fan system is not in operation
The router is operating at an abnormal temperature. Troubleshoot
immediately.
There is no alarm.
Alarm (ALM)
(red)
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Solid or blinking
Off
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Flexible interface platform (FIP) installation
HP A6608
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Gigabit Ethernet 0 LED

Gigabit Ethernet 1 LED
SFP 0 LED
SFP 1 LED
RUN LED
Figure 5 - 9: Flexible interface platform (FIP) installation
A flexible interface platform, or FIP, must be installed in an A6604, A6608, or

A6616 chassis to hold the interface modules. FIPs act as the control plane to the
interface modules, separating service from control, which assures no service
disruption in the case of an active-standby switchover. Each FIP can hold up to four
interface modules, and both the FIP and the interface modules are hot-swappable.
There are two FIP modules available. Both are compatible with the A6604, A6608,
and A6616 chassis.
HP FIP-100 A6600 module
Low speed
Four multi-function interface module (MIM) slots
HIP FIP-200 A6600 module
High performance
Two HIM slots
MIM compatible
To install an FIP in a chassis, gently push the FIP (with components facing up) into the
appropriate slot. Slide the FIP along the guiderails until the positioning pins on the
backplane line up with the positing holes. Lock the FIP in place using the ejector
levers and captive screws. An FIP may be inserted into the chassis with or without
interface modules installed on the FIP.
You can troubleshoot problems with the dual-personality ports using the LEDs found
next to the ports.
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Table 5-7: FIP LEDs

FIP LED
RUN (green)
SFP0/SFP1
(yellow/green)
Gigabit0/Gigabit1
(yellow/green)
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State
Meaning
Off
Slow blinking
(1 Hz)
Fast blinking
(8 Hz)
Off
Solid green
Blinking green
Solid yellow
Off
Solid green
Blinking green
Solid yellow
Blinking yellow
No power input available or the FIP has failed.

The FIP module is operating normally.
Application software is being loaded. Do not power off the FIP or
remove modules in this state.
No optical link is present.
An optical link is present.
Data is being received or transmitted.
The optical fiber cannot be detected.
No link is present.
A 10/100 link is present.
Data is being received or transmitted at a rate of 10/100.
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Installing interface modules
MIM installation
(HP FIP-100 A6600 module or
HP FIP-200 A6600 module)
HIM installation
(HP FIP-200 A6600 module only)
Figure 5 - 10: Installing interface modules
The HP A6600 routers support both multi-functional interface modules (MIMs) and
high-speed interface modules (HIMs), as well as select modules from the HP A-MSR
router series.
To install a MIM or HIM, locate the slot on the FIP where you will install the module.
Remove the blank panel from this slot. Carefully slide the interface module into the
slot. Once in place, secure the MIM using the captive screws and the HIM using the
captive screws and ejector levers. Note that HIMs are only compatible with the HP
FIP-200 A6600 module and cannot be used with the HP FIP-100 A6600 module.
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HP A8800 series
Now you will learn about the HP A8800 series routers. You will start by becoming
familiar with the router LEDs and how to troubleshoot them, and you will learn how to
install various hardware components, including MPUs, fan trays, power sources, and
interface modules.
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HP A8802 and A8805

MPU slot 0
fan LEDs
MPU slot 1
SPE slots
power supply slots
Figure 5 - 11: HP A8802 and A8805
The HP A8802 and A8805 have a similar form factor, though they use different
MPUs and power supplies. This figure shows the A8802. The top two module slots
are reserved for MPUs, or management modules. The remaining two slots hold
service processing engines (SPEs). The fan tray is located at the rear of the chassis,
but fan LEDs are conveniently found on the front of the router chassis. There are two
power supply slots at the bottom of the chassis. The HP A8802 and A8805 use the
following power supplies:
HP A8802
HP A8805
HP A8800/A9500 2000W DC Power Supply
HP A8800/A9500 1800W AC Power Supply

Note
Software version 32xx or above allows for MPU slot 1 to be used for interface
modules on the HP A8802.
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HP A8808 and A8812

fan LEDs
SPE
slots
fan LEDs
MPU slots
SPE
slots
HP A8812
HP A8808
power supply slots
power supply slots
Figure 5 - 12: HP A8808 and A8812
The HP A8808 and A8812 router chassis differ in form, but use the same MPUs,
SPEs, and power supplies as the HP A8805. Each router has two power supply slots
that can accommodate the following power supplies:
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HP A8800/A9500 3500W AC Power Frame
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HP A8800 Main Unit Control Module LEDs

HP 8802 Main Unit Control Module
(1)
(2)
(3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
(10)
(11)
HP A8805/08/12 1E Main Unit Control Module

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
SMB coaxial clock interfaces

CF card slot
CF card status LED (CFS)
Management Ethernet interface
USB interfaces
RS-232/RS-485 interface
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Console port
AUX port
Reset button (RESET)
Interface slot status LEDs (LPU)
MPU status LEDs (SFS, ACT, ALM, RUN)
Figure 5 - 13: HP A8800 Main Unit Control Module LEDs
There are three MPUs used by the HP A8800 router series:
HP A8802 Main Control Unit Module
1 GB SDRAM (default), 2 GB (optional)

256 MB SDRAM (default), 1 GB (optional)
1 GB SDRAM (default), 2 GB (optional)
The modules each have the following components:
Four SMB coaxial clock interfaces
CF card slot
CF card status LED
One Gigabit Ethernet management interface with LEDs
Two USB interfaces
One RS-232/RS-485 interface
One console and one AUX port
Reset button
Interface module (LPU) status LEDs
Main unit control module status LEDs (SFS, ACT, ALM, RUN)
The LEDs can be used to troubleshoot various aspects of the router hardware. Table
5-8 explains the HP A8800 Main Unit Control modules LED status.
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Table 5-8: HP A8800 Main Control Module LEDs

LED
State
Meaning
Management
interface
LINK
(green)
Management
interface
ACT
(yellow)
Off
No link is present.
On
A link is present.
Off
No data is being transmitted or received.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted or received. Do not disconnect the link or

reset the module at this time.
CF card
CFS
(green)
Interface module
LPU (by slot #)
RUN (top LED)
(green)
Interface module
LPU (by slot#)
ALM (bottom LED)
(red)
SFS
(green)
RUN
(green)
ALM
(red)
ACT
(green)
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Off
There is no CF card installed, or the CF card is out of position or has

been taken offline though a CLI command. It is safe to remove the card
in this state.
Data is being read from or written to the CF card. Do not remove the
card at this time.
The CF card is idle. Do not remove the card in this state.
The module (LPU) is faulty.
The module (LPU) is faulty or out of position.
The module (LPU) is operating normally.
The RUN LED blinks rapidly at module startup. If the RUN LED continues
to blink rapidly, the registration of the module has failed.
There is no alarm, or there is no module installed in the slot..
On
There is at least one alarm. Troubleshoot immediately.
Off
On
On
Off
Blinking
Off
On
The switch fabric is in standby mode.

The switch fabric is operating.
The main control unit is faulty.
The main control unit is faulty
The main control unit is operating normally
There is no alarm.
There is at least one alarm. Troubleshoot immediately.
The main control unit is in active mode. Do not remove or reset unit in
this state.
The main control unit is in standby mode.
Off
Blinking
On
On
Off
Slow blinking
Fast blinking
On
Off
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HP A8800 Main Unit Control Module installation
1.
2.
Slide the module into the appropriate slot

Secure using the ejector levers and captive screws
Figure 5 - 14: HP A8800 Main Unit Control Module installation
Main unit control modules must be installed in one of the two designated
management module slots on the HP A8800 series routers. The primary MPU should
be installed in slot 0, while the backup MPU is installed in slot 1.
To install the main control unit in the chassis:
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1.
Slide the module into the appropriate chassis slot along the guide rails until the
positioning pins line up with the positioning holes
2.
Secure in place using the ejector levers and fastening the mounting screws
Rev. 11.21
LEDs
On/Off
switches
PGND
RTN (+)
NEG (-)
terminals
INPUT
OUTPUT
FAIL
LEDs
sub-power
supplies
air filter
power
input
On/Off
switch
HP 8802 1300W 36-92V DC Power Supply
Figure 5 - 15: HP A8800 power supplies
The HP A8800 routers support the following power supplies:
HP A8802
HP A8805
HP A8808 and A8812
LEDs can be used to troubleshoot the power supplies as seen in table 5-9.
Table 5-9: HP A8800 power supply LEDs

Power supply LED
INPUT
(green)
OUTPUT
(green)
FAIL
(red)
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State
Meaning
On
The input voltage is in the normal range.

There is no input voltage or the input voltage is outside of the normal
range.
The power supply is operating normally and the output voltage is in the
normal range.
There is no output voltage or the output voltage is outside the normal
range.
The power supply is operating abnormally. There may be excessive
current, overheating or no output. Troubleshoot immediately.
The power supply is operating normally.
Off
On
Off
On
Off
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HP A8800 power supply installation
Sub-power supply
unlocked
locked
Install HP A8800/A9500 3500W AC

Power Supply in an A8812 router chassis:
1. Make sure the power switches are in
the OFF position
2. Push the power supply into the chassis
3. Secure with captive screws
4. Install sub-power supply:
a. Pull the handle of the sub-power
supply downward to the unlock
position
b. Push the sub-power supply
completely into the appropriate
power supply slot
c. Push the sub-power supply
handle upward to lock it in
place
Figure 5 - 16: HP A8800 power supply installation
The basic installation of power supplies in the HP A8800 routers is very similar:
1.
Make sure the power switch, or switches, on the power supply module are in the
OFF position.
2.
Hold the power supply handle with one hand and support the bottom of the
power supply unit with the other. Gently push the power supply into the
appropriate slot until the rear of the module makes firm contact with the
backplane.
3.
Fasten the module in place using the captive screws.
4.
Insert the supplied power cord into the power input and fix in place using the
bail latch.
Note
For some power supplies, such as the HP A8800/A9500 2000W DC Power
Supply, you may wish to remove the air filter prior to installation. Removal of the
air filter will provide more room to grip the power supply handle.
For the HP A8800/A9500 3500W AC Power Supply you will also need to install
the sub-power supplies. To do so, unlock the handle on the sub-power supply by
pulling it upward. Slide the sub-power supply into the appropriate slot and lock in
place by pulling the handle down to the locked position. This will secure the subpower supply into the main power supply frame.
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HP A8800 fan trays

Fan tray
Fan tray
Fan tray for HP A8805 and A8812
Figure 5 - 17: HP A8800 fan trays
The HP A8805 and A8812 routers use the same fan tray assemblies, while the fans
for the A8802 and A8808 are unique for each chassis style.
The HP A8800 fan tray specifications are as follows:
The A8802 uses one fan tray, which contains two speed-controllable DC fan
units
The A8805 uses one fan tray, which contains four speed-controllable DC fan
units
The A8808 uses one fan tray, which contains six speed-controllable DC fan units
The A8812 uses two fan trays, each containing four speed-controllable DC fan
units
The fan trays for the HP A8802, A8805, and A8812 routers are installed on the rear
of the chassis. The fan trays are hot-swappable and are easily installed by inserting
the tray vertically, with the LEDs at the top, completely into the fan tray slot. The trays
are secured using captive pins. Fan LEDs are on both the front and rear of these
routers.
The fan tray for the A8808 is located at the top of the router and is installed
horizontally. The fan LEDs are located on the front of the fan tray.
Table 5-10 describes the A8800 fan tray LEDs.
Table 5-10: A8800 fan tray LEDs

Fan tray LED
State
Meaning
RUN
(green)
Alarm (ALM)
(red)
On
Off
On
Off
The
The
The
The
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fans are operating normally.

fans have stopped operating.
fan tray has experienced a fault.
fans are operating normally.
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HP A8800 Service Processing Engine (SPE)

installation
HP Dual Service Processing

Engine A8800 module
1. Slide the SPE into the appropriate chassis slot
2. Secure using ejector levers and captive screws
Figure 5 - 18: HP A8800 Service Processing Engine (SPE) installation
The role of the service processing engine (SPE) in the HP A8800 router series is the
same as that of the flexible interface platform (FIP) in the A6600 series, which you
learned about earlier in this module.
The use of an SPE allows separation between the control planes and forwarding
engines to minimize the impact of system and module management on the switching
and routing functions.
Each SPE contains two module slots to allow for maximum connectivity options.
The service processing engines available for the HP A8800 routers are:
HP Single Service Processing Engine A8800 module
HP Enhanced Single Service Processing Engine A8800 module
HP Enhanced Dual Service Processing Engine A8800 module
To install an SPE in a chassis, gently push the SPE (with components facing up) into
the appropriate slot. Slide the SPE along the guiderails until the positioning pins on
the backplane line up with the positing holes. Lock the SPE in place using the ejector
levers and captive screws. An SPE may be inserted into the chassis with or without
interface modules installed on the SPE.
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Installing interface modules
HP 2-port OC-48c/STM-16c RPR module
1. Slide the module into one of the SPEs open slots

2. Secure using ejector levers and captive screws
Figure 5 - 19: Installing interface modules
The HP A8800 series routers support a wide variety of interface modules.

To install an interface module on an SPE, slide the module carefully into one of the
SPEs open module slots. Secure the module using the ejector levers and captive
screws.
Rev. 11.21
5 27
Resetting routers to factory defaults

This section will explain how to reset the HP A6600 and A8800 routers to their
factory default settings using the hardware found on their MPUs.
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Rev. 11.21
Resetting routers to factory defaults

HP 8802 Main Unit Control Module
Reset button
HP RPE-X1 A6600 Module
Figure 5 - 20: Resetting routers to factory defaults
The MPUs for the A6600 and A8800, as well as the front panel of the A6602
router, provide a reset button which allows you to reset the router to the factory
default settings. The reset button is recessed into the panel so that it cannot be
accidentally pressed. The figure above shows you the location of the reset buttons on
the A6600 and A8800 MPUs. The reset button for the HP A6602 is located on the
right side of the front panel, next to the System LED (see Figure 5-1).
In order to reset the router, insert a small thin object, such as the end of a paper clip,
into the reset slot and hold the reset button down for at least three seconds.
Rev. 11.21
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HP A6600 and A8800 modules and accessories

This final section covers the modules and accessories that are compatible with the HP
A6600 and A8800 series routers.
For instructions on installing transceivers see Module 2: A-Series Switch Hardware.
5 30
Rev. 11.21
Supported HP Fast Ethernet SFP transceivers

A6600
A8800
Figure 5 - 21: Supported HP Fast Ethernet SFP transceivers
This page lists the HP Fast Ethernet transceivers that are supported by the HP A6600
and HP A8800 series routers.
For specific information regarding which router models support particular transceivers
see the router installation guide.
Rev. 11.21
5 31
Supported HP 622M SFP transceivers

A6600
A8800
HP X120 622M SFP LC LX 15km Transceiver (JF829A)
HP X120 622M SFP LC LH 40km 1310 Transceiver (JF830A)
Figure 5 - 22: Supported HP 622M SFP transceivers
This page lists the HP 622M SFP transceivers. These high-speed, high-performance
transceivers are used for transmission of 15km to 80km.
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HP X120 622M SFP LC LX 15km Transceiver (JF829A)
Rev. 11.21
Supported HP Gigabit transceivers

A6600
A8800
Figure 5 - 23: Supported HP Gigabit transceivers
This table lists the HP Gigabit transceivers that are supported by routers in the
A6600 and A8800 series. (This table is continued on the following page.)
Rev. 11.21
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Supported HP Gigabit transceivers (cont.)

A6600
A8800
Figure 5 - 24: Supported HP Gigabit transceivers (cont.)
This table is a continuation of the previous page. It lists the following HP Gigabit
transceivers supported by A6600 and A8800 routers.
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Supported HP 2.5G transceivers

A6600
A8800
HP X160 2.5G SFP LC 2km Transceiver (JD084A)
Figure 5 - 25: Supported HP 2.5G transceivers
This page lists the HP 2.5G transceivers that can be used with the A6600 and
A8800 routers. 2.5G transceivers are intended for longer distance data transmission.
Rev. 11.21
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Supported HP 10G transceivers

A6600
A8800
HP X130 LC SR XFP Transceiver (JD117B)
HP X135 LC ER XFP Transceiver (JD121A)
HP X135 LC LR XFP Transceiver (JD088A)

HP X130 SC LR XFP Transceiver (JD108B)
HP X130 SC ZR XFP Transceiver (JD107A)
Figure 5 - 26: Supported HP 10G transceivers
This table lists the 10G transceivers available for the A6600 and A8800 router
series.
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HP X130 LC SR XFP Transceiver (JD117B)
HP X135 LC ER XFP Transceiver (JD121A)
HP X135 LC LR XFP Transceiver (JD088A)
HP X130 SC LR XFP Transceiver (JD108B)
HP X130 SC ZR XFP Transceiver (JD107A)
Rev. 11.21
HP A6600 router interface modules

A6600 interface modules
HP 1-port OC-3 E1/T1 CPOS1 HIM A6600 Module (JC161A)

HP 2-port OC-3 E1/T1 CPOS HIM A6600 Module (JC162A)
HP 4-port OC-3/2-port OC-12 POS HIM A6600 Module (JC172A)
HP 1-port OC-48/STM-16 POS (SFP) A6600 Module (JC494A)
HP 1-port OC-3c/STM-1c ATM HIM A6600 Module (JC175A)
HP 2-port OC-3c/STM-1c ATM (SFP) A6600 Module (JC495A)
HP 4-port GbE SFP HIM A6600 Module (JC171A)
HP 4-port GbE WAN HIM A6600 Module (JC163A)
Figure 5 - 27: HP A6600 router interface modules
This table lists the interface modules that can be used with the A6600 router series.
(Table continued on following page.)
Rev. 11.21
HP 1-port OC-3 E1/T1 CPOS1 HIM A6600 Module (JC161A)
HP 1-port OC-48/STM-16 POS (SFP) A6600 Module (JC494A)
HP 1-port OC-3c/STM-1c ATM HIM A6600 Module (JC175A)
HP 2-port OC-3c/STM-1c ATM (SFP) A6600 Module (JC495A)
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HP A6600 router interface modules (cont.)


HP 1-port 10-GbE XFP HIM A6600 Module (JC168A)
HP 2-port Enhanced Serial MIM A-MSR Module (JD540A)
HP 8-port Enhanced Sync/Async Interface A-MSR Module (JD552A)
HP 2-port 10/100/1000BASE-T MIM A-MSR Module (JD548A)
HP 8-port E1 PRI MIM MSR Module (JD563A)
HP 8-port FE1 (75ohm) MIM (RT-MIM-8E1(75)-F-H3) A-MSR Module (JF255A)
HP 8-port T1 MIM A6600 Module (JC160A)
HP 1-port FE3/CE3 MIM A-MSR Module (JD630A)
HP 8-port Fractional T1 MIM A6600 Module (JC159A)
HP 1-port FT3/CT3 MIM A-MSR Module (JD628A)
Figure 5 - 28: HP A6600 router interface modules (cont.)
This table is continued from the previous page. Note that some of these modules are
also compatible with the HP A-MSR router series.
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HP 1-port 10-GbE XFP HIM A6600 Module (JC168A)
HP 8-port Enhanced Sync/Async Interface A-MSR Module (JD552A)
HP 2-port 10/100/1000BASE-T MIM A-MSR Module (JD548A)
HP 8-port E1 PRI MIM MSR Module (JD563A)
HP 8-port FE1 (75ohm) MIM (RT-MIM-8E1(75)-F-H3) A-MSR Module (JF255A)
HP 8-port T1 MIM A6600 Module (JC160A)
HP 1-port FE3/CE3 MIM A-MSR Module (JD630A)
HP 8-port Fractional T1 MIM A6600 Module (JC159A)
HP 1-port FT3/CT3 MIM A-MSR Module (JD628A)
Rev. 11.21
HP A6600 router modules

Management modules
HP RPE-X1 A6600 module (JC165A)
Flexible interface platforms
HP FIP-100 A6600 module (JC166A)
Service modules
HP A6600 Firewall Processing module (JD250A)
Accessories
HP A6616 Chassis Accessory Kit (JC497A)
Figure 5 - 29: HP A6600 router modules
This table shows the FIPs, service modules and accessories available for the A6600
router series.
Management modules:
HP RPE-X1 A6600 module (JC165A)
Flexible interface platforms:
Service modules:
HP A6600 Firewall Processing module (JD250A)
Accessories:
Rev. 11.21
HP A6616 Chassis Accessory Kit (JC497A)
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HP A6600 router accessories

A6604/A6608 power supplies
HP 650W AC A6616 Power Supply (JC492A)
HP 650W DC A6616 Power Supply (JC493A)
Figure 5 - 30: HP A6600 router accessories
This table lists the power supplies for the A6600 routers.
A6604/A6608 power supplies:
HP A7500 AC Power Supply (JD217A)
A6616 power supplies:
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HP 650W AC A6616 Power Supply (JC492A)
HP 650W DC A6616 Power Supply (JC493A)
Rev. 11.21
HP A8800 router interface modules

HP 10-Port 1000Base-X A8800 Module (JC131A)

HP 20- Port Gig-T A8800 Module (JC135A)
HP 1-Port 10GBase-R/W A8800 Module (JC129A)
HP 8-port E1/T1 + 8-port Fiber GbE A8800 Module (JC134A)
HP 32-port E1/T1 and 2-port Fiber GbE A8800 Module (JC145A)
HP 1-port OC-3/STM-1 CPOS (E1/T1) / 8-port Fiber GbE A8800 Module (JC477A)
HP 1-port OC-48/STM-16 CPOS (OC-3/STM-1) A8800 Module (JC481A)
HP 8-port OC-3c/OC-12c POS/GE A8800 Module (JC482A)
Figure 5 - 31: HP A8800 router interface modules
Finally, this table shows the interface modules available for the HP 8800 series
routers. (The table is continued on the following page.)
HP 20- Port Gig-T A8800 Module (JC135A)
HP 1-Port 10GBase-R/W A8800 Module (JC129A)
HP 8-port E1/T1 + 8-port Fiber GbE A8800 Module (JC134A)
HP 32-port E1/T1 and 2-port Fiber GbE A8800 Module (JC145A)
Rev. 11.21
HP 1-port OC-3/STM-1 CPOS (E1/T1) / 8-port Fiber GbE A8800 Module

(JC477A)
(JC478A)
(JC479A)
(JC480A)
HP 1-port OC-48/STM-16 CPOS (OC-3/STM-1) A8800 Module (JC481A)
HP 8-port OC-3c/OC-12c POS/GE A8800 Module (JC482A)
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HP A8800 router interface modules (cont.)

HP 2-port OC-3c/STM-1c POS / 6-port GbE A8800 Module (JC483A)

HP 4-port OC-48c/STM-16c POS A8800 Module (JC486A)
HP 2-port OC-48c/STM-16c RPR A8800 Module (JC488A)
HP 4-Port OC-3c/STM-1c ATM A8800 Module (JC490A)
Figure 5 - 32: HP A8800 router interface modules (cont.)
This table continued from previous page.
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Rev. 11.21
HP A8800 router modules

Management modules
HP A8802 Main Unit Control Module (JC141A)
HP A8805/08/12 1E Main Control Unit Module (JC138A)
Service processing engines
HP Single Service Processing Engine A8800 module (JC139A)
HP Dual Service Processing Engine A8800 module (JC142A)
HP Enhanced Single Service Processing Engine A8800 module (JC130A)
HP Enhanced Dual Service Processing Engine A8800 module (JC133A)
Service modules
HP A8800 Firewall Processing Module JD251A)
HP A8800 Net Analysis Service Processing Module (JC143A)
HP A8800 NAT Processing Module (JC144A)
Figure 5 - 33: HP A8800 router modules
This table shows the MPUs, SPEs and service modules for the HP A8800 series.
Management modules:
HP A8802 Main Unit Control Module (JC141A)
Service Processing Engines:
HP Single Service Processing Engine A8800 module (JC139A)
HP Dual Service Processing Engine A8800 module (JC142A)
HP Enhanced Single Service Processing Engine A8800 module (JC130A)
HP Enhanced Dual Service Processing Engine A8800 module (JC133A)
Service modules:
Rev. 11.21
HP A8800 Firewall Processing Module JD251A)
HP A8800 Net Analysis Service Processing Module (JC143A)
HP A8800 NAT Processing Module (JC144A)
5 43
HP A8800 router accessories

HP A8802 1300W 36-92V DC Power Supply (JC140A)
HP A8800/A9500 2000W AC Power Supply (JC029A)
A8808/A8812 power supplies
HP A8800/A9500 3500W AC Power Frame (JC111A)
Fan tray assemblies
Figure 5 - 34: HP A8800 router accessories
This table lists the power supplies and replacement fan trays for the A8800 routers.
A8808/A8812 power supplies:
Fan tray assemblies
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Summary
You have learned to:
Locate
router hardware components
Interpret
Install
router LEDs to troubleshoot problems
fan trays, power supplies, MPUs, and interface modules
Identify
the transceivers and modules supported by the router series

In this module you have learned how to locate the various hardware components of
the A6600 and A8800 router series. You learned the locations of the routers LEDs
and how to use those LEDs to troubleshoot problems with the routers components.
Further, you learned how to install router hardware including fan trays, power
supplies, MPUs, and interface modules. Finally, you were given a reference
regarding the transceivers and interface modules supported by the A6600 and
A8800 router series.
Rev. 11.21
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Module 2: HP Enterprise Switch Hardware

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A5820 port LEDs ......................................................................................... 2-18

Installing a power supply in an A12500 ......................................................... 2-51

Module 3: High-Availability Configuration for Switches and Routers

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Module 4: HP A6600 and A8800 Series Router Overview

Module 5: HP A6600 and A8800 Series Router Hardware

Resetting routers to factory defaults ................................................................ 5-29

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HP Enterprise Switch Overview

Describe the basic characteristics of each HP enterprise switch

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HP Enterprise Switch Overview

HP A12500 Switch Series

256 10GbE, 384 Gigabit/SFP ports, combo

3060 Gbps switching capacity

Throughput up to 960 mpps

8 interface module slots

512 10GbE, 864 Gigabit/SFP ports, combo

6660 Gbps switching capacity

Throughput up to 2160 mpps

18 interface module slots

2 Main Processing Unit (MPU) slots (for

9 switch fabric slots

One RJ-45 console port

Figure 1 - 1: HP A12500 Switch Series

3060 Gbps routing/switching capacity

Throughput up to 960 mpps

8 interface module slots

The HP A12518 Switch includes these features:

6660 Gbps routing/switching capacity

Throughput up to 2160 mpps

18 interface module slots

In addition, both switches in this series include these features:

2 Main Processing Unit (MPU) slots (for management modules)

9 switch fabric slots

6 power supply slots

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Hot-swappable interface modules

One RJ-45 console port

HP Enterprise Switch Overview

HP A9500 Switch Series

80 10GbE, 240 Gigabit/SFP ports

600 Gbps switching capacity

Throughput up to 360 mpps

5 interface module slots

128 10GbE, 384 Gigabit/SFP ports

571 Gbps switching capacity

Throughput up to 864 mpps

8 interface module slots

1RJ-45 console port

Support for Power over Ethernet (PoE)

1 fan tray slot

2 MPU/switch fabric slots

Figure 1 - 2: HP A9500 Switch Series

Support for up to 80 10GbE ports, 240 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports, or

600 Gbps routing/switching capacity

Throughput up to 360 mpps

5 interface module slots

1 fan tray slot