HP 5500 Ei 5500 Si Switch Series Installation Guide

							HP A5500 EI & A5500 SI Switch Series 
Installation Guide 
Abstract 
This document guides you through installation of HP A Series products, including installing the device, 
connecting to the network, hardware  management, and troubleshooting. 
Part number: 5998-1710  
Document version: 6W100-20110730
 
  
						

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Installing the switch ··················\
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Verifying the in stallation ··················\
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Accessing the switch for the first time ··················\
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Setting terminal parameters ··················\
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Changing the startup mode  ··················\
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Planning IRF fabric setup ··················\
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Identifying the master switch and planning IRF member IDs ··················\
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Planning IRF topology  and connections ··················\
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Planning the cabling scheme ··················\
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Configuring basic IRF settings ··················\
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Connecting the physical IRF ports ··················\
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Appendix A Technical specifications ··················\
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							 1  
Preparing for installation 
The HP A5500 EI & A5500 SI Switch Series includes the models in   
Table 1.  
Table 1  Models in the 
HP A5500 EI  & A5500 SI Switch Series 
T
ype  Product code  HP description Alias 
Non-PoE JD377A 
HP A5500-24G EI Switch with 2 
Interface Slots 
A5500-24G EI (2 slots) 
JG250A HP A5500-24G EI TAA Switch with 2 
Interface Slots 
A5500-24G EI TAA(2 slots) 
JD375A HP A5500-48G EI Switch with 2 
Interface Slots 
A5500-48G EI (2 slots) 
JG251A HP A5500-48G EI TAA Switch with 2 
Interface Slots 
A5500-48G EI TAA (2 slots) 
JD374A HP A5500-24G-SFP EI Switch with 2 
Interface Slots 
A5500-24G-SFP EI (2 slots) 
JG249A HP A5500-24G-SFP EI TAA Switch with 
2 Interface Slots  A5500-24G-SFP EI TAA (2 
slots) 
JD369A 
HP A5500-24G SI Switch with 2 
Interface Slots 
A5500-24G SI (2 slots) 
JD370A HP A5500-48G SI Switch with 2 
Interface Slots 
A5500-48G SI (2 slots) 
PoE JG241A 
HP A5500-24G-PoE+ EI Switch with 2 
Interface Slots 
A5500-24G-PoE+ EI (2 slots) 
JG252A HP A5500-24G-PoE+ EI TAA Switch 
with 2 Interface Slots  A5500-24G-PoE+ EI TAA (2 
slots) 
JG240A 
HP A5500-48G-PoE+ EI Switch with 2 
Interface Slots 
A5500-48G-PoE+ EI (2 slots) 
JG253A HP A5500-48G-PoE+ EI TAA Switch 
with 2 Interface Slots  A5500-48G-PoE+ EI TAA (2 
slots) 
JG238A 
HP A5500-24G-PoE+ SI Switch with 2 
Interface Slots 
A5500-24G-PoE+ SI (2 slots) 
JG239A HP A5500-48G-PoE+ SI Switch with 2 
Interface Slots 
A5500-48G-PoE+ SI (2 slots) 
  
						

							 2  
Safety recommendations  
 WARNING! 
Before installation and operation, read all of the safety instructions i\
n the 
Compliance and Safety 
Gui
de supplied with your device.  
This section provides general recommendations. For more information, see the  Compliance and Safety 
Guide . 
•   Turn off all power and remove all power  cables before opening the chassis. 
•   Unplug all power and external cabl es before moving the chassis. 
•   Locate the emergency power-off switch before in stallation and shut off power immediately if 
necessary. 
•   Always wear an ESD-preventive wris t strap when installing the device. 
•   Do not stare into the open optical interface. Th e high-power density light can burn the retina. 
•   Use a good grounding system to protect your ro uter against lightning shocks, interference, and 
ESD. This is essential to the operating reliability of your switch. 
•   Make sure that the resistance between the chassis and the ground is less than 1 ohm. 
Installation site requirements   
The following tables provide info rmation about temperature and humidity, cleanness, and air quality 
requirements. 
To ensure normal operation of the router, make sure  that the room temperature meets the requirements 
described in  Table 2. 
Table 2  Temperature r

equirements 
Tem
perature Range 
Operating 
temperature  Long term: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)  
Short term: –10°C to +55°C (14°F to 131°F)
 (no more than 96 hours of continuous 
operation in less than 15 days in one year) 
Storage 
temperature  –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F) 
 
 
CAUTION: 
If condensation appears on the router when you move
 it to a high-temperature environment, dry the 
router before powering it on  to avoid short circuits.  
  
						

							 3  
Maintain appropriate humidity in your equipment room, as described in  Table 3. 
Table 3  Humidity requ
irements 
Humidit
y Range
Operating humidity (noncondensing) 5% to 95%
Storage humidity (noncondensing)  5% to 95%
 
Lasting high relative humidity tends to cause p oor insulation, increased electricity consumption, 
mechanical property change of materials, and corrosion  of metal parts. Lasting low relative humidity is 
likely to result in loose screws due to washer contract ion, and even ESD, which causes the circuits to fail. 
Table 4  Dust concentration limit in the equipment room 
Ph
ysical active substance  Concentration limit (particles/m3)
Dust particle  ≤3 x 104 (No visible dust on desk over three days)
Note: Dust particle diameter ≥ 5 μm 
Table 5  Limits on harmful gases in the equipment room 
Gas Ma
x concentration (mg/m3)
SO2  0.2 
H2S 0.06 
NH3 0.05 
Cl2  0.01 
 
Rack-mounting requirements   
Before rack-mounting a switch, make sure 
the rack meets the following requirements: 
•   HP recommends that the switch is mounted in an op en rack. If you mount a switch in a closed rack, 
make sure there is a good heat dissipation system. 
•   The rack is steady enough to support the switch and accessories. 
•   The switch fits the rack size. Leave some space be side the left and right panels of the switch for 
chassis heat dissipation. 
Installation tools 
•   Flathead screwdriver 
•   Phillips screwdriver 
•   Needle-nose pliers 
•   Wire-stripping pliers 
•   Diagonal pliers 
•   ESD-preventive wrist strap 
•   Blow dryer 
All these installation tools are user supplied.  
						

							 4  
Installing the switch 
 
  CAUTION: 
Keep the tamper-proof seal on a mounting screw on 
the chassis cover intact, and if you want to open 
the chassis, contact HP for permission. Otherwise,  HP will not be liable for any consequence caused 
thereby.  
						

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Figure 1  Hardware installation flow 
No
Start
Install the switch to a 
19-in rack or workbench
Ground the switch
Install hot swappable  power supplies?
Yes
Install hot swappable power  supplies
Connect the power cords
Verify the installation
Power on the switch
Operating properly?Power off the switch
Troubleshoot the 
switch
Install interface cards? Yes
YesNo
No
Install interface cards
Operating properly?
Yes No
Troubleshoot the 
switch
End
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