HP AdvanceStack Remote 2C Reference Manual

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Installation and
Reference Guide

HP J3257A

HP AdvanceStack Remote 2C

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HP AdvanceStack Remote 2C

Install atio n and Ref er en ce Guid e

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© Copyright 1997, Hewlett-Packard Com pany
All Rights Reserved.

Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without
prior per mission is prohibited, except as allowed
under the copyright laws.

Publication Number

J3257-90004
Edition 1
June 1997

Applicable Product

HP J3231A Rem ote 2C and Advanc eStack Internet
Router Bundle

HP J3138A AdvanceStack Internet Router Module

Disclaimer

The information contai ned in this documen t is
subject to change without notice.

HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY MAKES NO
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO
THIS MATERIAL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Hewlett-Packard shall
not be liable for errors contained herein or for
inciden tal or conse quential damages in connection
with the furnishing, performa nce, or use of this
material.

Hewlett- Pac kard ass umes no r espo nsibi li ty for t he
use or reliability of its software on equipment that
is not furnis hed by Hew lett-Packard.

Warranty

A copy of the spe cific wa rranty ter ms applic able to
your Hewlett-Packard products and replacement
parts can be obt ained from your HP Sales and
Service Office or authorized de aler.

Hewlett-Packard Company
8000 Foothills Boulevard, m/s 5551
Rosevil le, California 95747-5551

http://www.hp.com/go/network_city

Contents

Installing th e HP AdvanceStack Remote 2C

Verifying Included Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Mounting the Remote 2C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Remote 2C in a Rack or Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Mounting the Remote 2C on a Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installing a Module into the Remote 2C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting Cab les From the Remote 2C To the Office LAN . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting an HP Remote 2C and HP Internet Router Module To a 100VG

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting Power using an RPS or AC Powe r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Description of LEDs on the Remote 2C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Where to Go From Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Removing A Module from the Remote 2C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Troubleshooting the Remote 2C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Safety and R egulatory Statements

Mounting Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Power Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Regulatory Statem ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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HP Customer Support Services

The warranty booklet shipped with the HP Remote 2C describes the support for this

product. For module updates, see HP’s Web Site. For white papers and module updates,
see HP’s web site or HP’s fax retrieval service as described below.

World Wid e Web

http://www.hp.com/go/network_city

From this web si te, you can acce ss informatio n on the HP networkin g products. If you
have a growing network, download the Designing HP Adva nceStack Network s Guide
or call 1-800-752-0900 in the U.S. to receive a copy thro ug h the mail.

HP FIRST Fax Retrieval Service

HP FIRST is an automated fax retr ieval ser vice th at is avail able 24 hours a day, seven
days a week. HP FIRST provides information on the following topics:

■ Product information

■ Troubleshooting instructions

■ Technical reviews and articles

■ Configuration information

To access HP FIRST, dial one of the following phone numbers:

Location Phone Number

U.S. and Canad a Only Dial 1 (80 0) 333-1 917 with your fa x mac hine o r to uch -tone phon e

and press 1.
Outside the U.S. and Canada Dial 1 [phone] from your fax machine and press 9.
To re c eiv e a li st of c ur re nt l y a va i lab l e docu me nt s , e nt er do cu me nt n um ber 1 99 41. Th e inf o rm ati o n

you requested will be sent to you by return fax. For other countries, see http://www.hp.com/
cposupport/eschome.html.

(Please turn over for additional HP Support)

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Additional HP Support Services

In addition to the above services, you can purchase various HP telephone support
services which provide you expert HP technical assistance:

■ Network Phone-In Support provides you support at an hourly rate. In the U.S.,

call 1-800-790- 5544. In other countries, please contact your local HP Response
Center to see if this service is available in your country.

■ HP SupportPack Comprehensive Network Support provides complete prob-

lem resolution for medium to large interconnected local and wide area
networks. Contact your HP Authorized Reseller or the nearest HP Sales and
Support Office for more information.

HP offers other hardware support services. Please contact your resel ler for more
information.

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Installing the HP Advan ceSta ck Rem ote 2C

The features of the HP J3257A AdvanceStack Remote 2C are:

■ Two Slots for Modules. Thes e slots will accept the HP J3138A AdvanceStack Internet

Router Modules. (Other modules may be available. Contact your HP-reseller or authorized
dealer for details.)

In the Remote 2C, you can install one of each module above or two modules of the same type.
Each module is hot swappable so that you can leave the power on while inserting or removing
modules.

■ Auto-Sense of Et hernet o r 100V G Connect ion s. You can connect your remote users to

your Ethernet and 100VG networks through the two RJ-45 connectors on the front of the
Remote 2C. Each connector senses and selects the speed of your network and corresponds
to a module installed in the back of the Remote 2C.

■ Redundant Power. When the Remote 2C is connected to the HP J2962A Adva n ceS tack

Redundant Power Supply, the Remote 2C will be protected by redundant power.

■ LEDs for troubleshooting. In addition to each module having LEDs, the Remote 2C has

front panel LEDs that show the status of the modules and the connections to the Ethernet
or 100VG network.

■ Rack-mountable design. The Remote 2C can be mounted in a 19-inch telco rack using the

included mounting brackets.

This guide shows you how to install one or more module(s) into the Remote 2C and how to connect
the Remote 2C to your Ethernet or 100VG LAN.

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Verifying Included Parts

The Remote 2C has the following components shipped with it:

■ This manual: HP AdvanceStack Remote 2C Installation and Reference Guide (J3257-90004)

■ Warranty booklet

Power cord, one of the following:

Australia/New Zealand (8120-6810)
Denmark (8120-6814)
Europe (8120-6811)
Japan (8120-6798)
South Afri ca (8120-6813)
Switzerland (8120-6815)
United Kin gdom (8120-6809)
United States/Canada (8120-6812)

■ Accessory kit (5063-8570):

• two mounting brackets

• two cable ties

• four M3 screws to attach brackets to Remote 2C

• four 5/8-inch number 12-24 screws to attach Remote 2C to rack

■ HP AdvanceStack Product CD

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Mountin g the R emote 2C

The Remote 2C can be mounted in three ways:

■ on a table

■ in a rack or cabinet

■ on a wall

Sturdy table in an isolated area

Remote 2C in a Rack or Cabinet

The Remote 2C is designed to be mounted in any EIA-standard 19-inch telco equipment rack. For

your safety, read the mount ing precautions in “Safety and Regulatory” at the end of this guide before
mounting the Remote 2C.

1. Attach the mounting brackets to the Remote 2C with the included 10-mm M3 screws.

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