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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Planning IRF fabric size and the installation site  ··················\
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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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Identifying physical IRF port...

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Cooling system ··················\
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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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 
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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
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Install transceiver modules, connectors, and cables