HP A3600 V2 User Manual

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