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HP A7503 User Manual

HP A7503
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HP A7500 Switch Series
IRF
Configuration Guide
Part number: 5998-1865
Software version: Release 6626 and later
Document version: 6W101-20111130

Table of Contents

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HP A7503 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Jumbo Frame SupportYes
ManageableYes
Operating Temperature0°C to 45°C
MAC Address Table Size16K
Routing ProtocolOSPF, BGP, ISIS, RIP
FeaturesQuality of Service (QoS), VLAN
Operating Humidity10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Summary

IRF Configuration Overview

Hardware Compatibility

Covers switch model, card, and fabric hardware compatibility for IRF.

IRF Overview

Explains the HP Intelligent Resilient Framework technology and its benefits.

Application Scenario

Illustrates a typical IRF fabric deployment scenario with two switches.

Basic Concepts of IRF

Operating Mode

Describes the two operational modes for a switch: standalone and IRF.

IRF Member Switch Roles

Details the roles of master and slave switches within an IRF fabric.

IRF Port and Physical Port

Explains the logical IRF ports and the physical ports used for inter-switch connections.

IRF Partition and Merge

Covers scenarios of IRF fabric splitting and rejoining due to link failures.

Member Priority

Explains how member priority influences master election in an IRF fabric.

IRF Fabric Establishment and Maintenance

Connecting IRF Member Switches

Details the physical connection requirements and media for establishing an IRF fabric.

Topology Collection

Explains how IRF members exchange information to build a topology map.

Master Election

Describes the process and rules for electing a master switch in an IRF fabric.

IRF Fabric Management and Maintenance

Covers ongoing management tasks like member ID assignment and topology maintenance.

IRF Configuration Procedures

IRF Multi-Active Detection (MAD)

Explains MAD mechanisms (LACP/BFD) to detect and handle IRF splits and collisions.

IRF Fabric Configuration Task List

Outlines key parameters and methods for configuring an IRF fabric.

Pre-configuring Member ID and Priority

Details pre-configuration steps for member ID and priority in standalone mode.

Binding Physical Ports to IRF Ports

Describes how to bind physical ports to logical IRF ports for fabric connectivity.

Saving Configuration to Startup File

Explains how to save the current configuration to the startup configuration file.

Switching Operating Mode

Details the process of changing a switch's operating mode between standalone and IRF.

Accessing the IRF Fabric

How to log in and manage the IRF fabric through its active or standby MPU.

Specifying IRF Domain ID

How to assign a unique domain ID to an IRF fabric to prevent interference.

Modifying Member ID

Steps to change the member ID of a switch within an IRF fabric.

Specifying Member Priority

How to set the priority for a member switch to influence master election.

Configuring IRF Ports

Procedures for creating IRF ports and binding physical ports to them.

Enabling Auto Reboot for IRF Fabric Merge

How to configure automatic reboot for member switches during IRF fabric merges.

Configuring Member Description

How to add a description to a member switch for identification or management.

Configuring IRF Load Sharing Criteria

How to configure load sharing criteria for IRF links, globally or per port.

Bridge MAC Address Preservation

Manages how the IRF bridge MAC address is handled when the master switch changes.

Automatic System Software Updating

Enables automatic synchronization of system software between the master and new member switches.

Setting IRF Link Down Report Delay

Configures a delay for reporting IRF link down events to prevent flapping.

Configuring LACP MAD Detection

Step-by-step guide to configure LACP MAD detection on aggregate interfaces.

BFD MAD Detection Mechanism and Requirements

Explains the BFD protocol's role and network setup for detecting multi-active collisions.

Configuring BFD MAD Detection

Step-by-step guide to configure BFD MAD detection using VLAN interfaces.

Port Exclusion from Shutdown on Collision

Allows specifying ports to remain active during IRF multi-active collision recovery.

Manually Recovering an IRF Fabric

Procedures for recovering an IRF fabric after a partition or failure.

IRF Configuration Fast Recovery

A feature for quick IRF configuration recovery when MPUs fail.

Configuration Prerequisites for Fast Recovery

Requirements before performing fast recovery, including saving configuration.

Configuration Procedures for Fast Recovery

Step-by-step guide for fast recovery scenarios involving MPU corruption.

Displaying and Maintaining the IRF Fabric

Commands and methods for viewing IRF fabric status, topology, and configurations.

IRF Fabric Configuration Examples

LACP MAD (2 Switches) Example

Demonstrates configuring LACP MAD with two member switches, including network setup.

Configuration Considerations for LACP MAD (2 Switches)

Notes on adding devices and using IRF2 for high availability with LACP MAD.

LACP MAD Configuration Procedure (2 Switches)

Step-by-step commands to configure LACP MAD for a two-member IRF fabric.

Troubleshooting LACP MAD Errors (2 Switches)

Guides on recovering IRF fabric when LACP MAD detects errors after link failure.

BFD MAD (2 Switches) Example

Demonstrates configuring BFD MAD with two member switches, covering network setup.

Configuration Considerations for BFD MAD (2 Switches)

Notes on using IRF2 for high availability and MAD for collision detection with BFD.

BFD MAD Configuration Procedure (2 Switches)

Step-by-step commands to configure BFD MAD for a two-member IRF fabric.

Troubleshooting BFD MAD Errors (2 Switches)

Guides on recovering IRF fabric when BFD MAD detects errors after link failure.

LACP MAD (4 Switches) Example

Demonstrates configuring LACP MAD with four member switches, including network setup.

Configuration Considerations for LACP MAD (4 Switches)

Notes on adding devices and using IRF2 for high availability with LACP MAD in a four-member setup.

LACP MAD Configuration Procedure (4 Switches)

Step-by-step commands to configure LACP MAD for a four-member IRF fabric.

Configuring Devices B, C, D for LACP MAD

Continues the LACP MAD setup for devices B and C in a four-member IRF fabric.

Configuring Devices C and D for LACP MAD

Completes the LACP MAD setup for devices C and D in the four-member IRF fabric.

Final LACP MAD and Intermediate Switch Configuration

Finalizes LACP MAD setup and configures the intermediate switch for MAD detection.

Troubleshooting LACP MAD Errors in 4-Switch Fabric

Guides on recovering IRF fabric when LACP MAD detects errors in a four-member setup.

BFD MAD (4 Switches) Example

Demonstrates configuring BFD MAD with four member switches, covering network setup.

Configuration Considerations for BFD MAD (4 Switches)

Notes on using IRF2 for high availability and BFD MAD for collision detection in a four-member setup.

BFD MAD Configuration Procedure (4 Switches)

Step-by-step commands to configure BFD MAD for a four-member IRF fabric.

Configuring Devices B and C for BFD MAD

Continues the BFD MAD setup for devices B and C in a four-member IRF fabric.

Configuring Devices C and D for BFD MAD

Completes the BFD MAD setup for devices C and D in the four-member IRF fabric.

Configuring Intermediate Switch for BFD MAD

Configures Device E as an intermediate switch for BFD MAD packet forwarding.

Troubleshooting BFD MAD Errors in 4-Switch Fabric

Guides on recovering IRF fabric when BFD MAD detects errors in a four-member setup.

Switching IRF Member Switches to Standalone Mode

Configuration Considerations for Standalone Switch

Notes on disconnecting IRF links and handling potential IP address collisions.

Standalone Mode Configuration Procedure

Step-by-step commands to switch switches from IRF mode back to standalone mode.

Completing Standalone Mode Switch

Details automatic reboots and notes on IP address collision after switching to standalone.

Support and Other Resources

Contacting HP Support

Provides information and requirements for contacting HP for technical support.

HP Subscription Service

Encourages product registration for updates and enhancements.

Document Conventions

Command Conventions

Defines how commands, arguments, and syntax are presented in the document.

GUI Conventions

Explains how graphical user interface elements like window names and menus are formatted.

Symbols and Alerts

Defines symbols for warnings, cautions, important information, and notes.

Network Topology Icons

Illustrates icons used to represent network devices like routers and switches.

Port Numbering in Examples

Notes that port numbers used in examples are for illustration and may vary.

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