Document Outline

• Contents
• Introducing the Switch
  • Front of the Switch
    • Network Ports
    • LEDs
      • Port LEDs
      • LED Mode Select Button and Indicator LEDs
    • Reset Button
    • Clear Button
    • Console Port
  • Back of the Switch
    • Power Connector
  • Switch Features
    • Save Power Mode
• Installing the Switch
  • Included Parts
    • Installation Precautions
  • Installation Procedures
    • 1. Prepare the Installation Site
    • 2. Verify the Switch Passes Self Test
      • LED Behavior
    • 3. Mount the Switch
      • Rack or Cabinet Mounting
      • Rack Mounting the Switch 2520G-24-PoE
      • Rack Mounting the Switch 2520G-8-PoE
      • Wall or Under-Table Mounting
      • Horizontal Surface Mounting
      • Using a Kensington Security Cable
    • 4. Connect the Switch to a Power Source
    • 5. Connect the Network Cables
      • Using the RJ-45 Connectors
    • 6. Installing or Removing mini-GBICs
      • Installing the mini-GBICs:
      • Removing the mini-GBICs
      • Connecting Cables to mini-GBICs
    • 7. (Optional) Connect a Console to the Switch
      • Terminal Configuration
      • Direct Console Access
  • Sample Network Topologies
    • As a Desktop Switch Implementing PoE
    • As a Segment Switch Implementing PoE
    • Stacking the Switch
• Configuring the Switch
  • Recommended Minimal Configuration
    • Using the Console Setup Screen
    • Where to Go From Here
  • Using the IP Address for Remote Switch Management
    • Starting a Telnet Session
    • Starting a Web Browser Session
• Troubleshooting
  • Basic Troubleshooting Tips
  • Diagnosing with the LEDs
    • LED patterns for General Switch Troubleshooting
    • LED Patterns for PoE Troubleshooting
  • Proactive Networking
  • Hardware Diagnostic Tests
    • Testing the Switch by Resetting It
      • Checking the Switch LEDs
      • Checking Console Messages
    • Testing Twisted-Pair Cabling
    • Testing Switch-to-Device Network Communications
    • Testing End-to-End Network Communications
  • Restoring the Factory Default Configuration
  • Downloading New Switch Software
  • HP Customer Support Services
    • Before Calling Support
• Specifications
  • Switch Specifications
    • Physical
    • Electrical
    • Environmental
      • BTU Ratings
    • Acoustics
    • Safety
  • Standards
  • Cabling and Technology Information Specifications
    • Technology Distance Specifications
  • Mode Conditioning Patch Cord
    • Installing the Patch Cord
  • Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs
    • Straight-through Twisted-Pair Cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connections
      • Cable Diagram
      • Pin Assignments
    • Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connection
      • Cable Diagram
      • Pin Assignments
    • Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable for 1000 Mbps Network Connections
      • Cable Diagram
      • Pin Assignments
• Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements
  • Safety Information
  • Informations concernant la sécurité
  • Hinweise zur Sicherheit
  • Considerazioni sulla sicurezza
  • Consideraciones sobre seguridad
  • Safety Information (Japan)
  • Safety Information (China)
  • EMC Regulatory Statements
    • U.S.A.
    • Canada
    • Australia/New Zealand
    • Japan
    • Korea
    • Taiwan
    • European Community
• Recycle Statements
  • Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statements
• Index