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HP A7510 - User Manual

HP A7510
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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 A7510 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product SeriesA7500
Product ModelA7510
Jumbo Frame SupportYes
ManageableYes
SFP SlotsVariable, based on modules
SFP+ SlotsVariable, based on modules
Power SupplyDual hot-swappable power supplies
Switch TypeModular
Dimensions (W x D x H)44.2 x 48 x 44.2 cm (17.4 x 18.9 x 17.4 in)

Summary

IRF Overview and Benefits

Benefits of IRF

Details the advantages of IRF, including simplified topology, management, high availability, and scalability.

IRF Fabric Management

Master Election Process

Details the rules and process for electing a master switch within an IRF fabric.

IRF Configuration Tasks

IRF Fabric Configuration Task List

Provides a step-by-step task list for configuring an IRF fabric, including port, ID, and priority settings.

Multi-Active Detection

Explains multi-active detection (MAD) mechanisms to prevent IP address collisions during fabric splits.

Pre-configuration for IRF

Setting Member ID

Guides on setting a unique member ID for a switch before it joins an IRF fabric.

Binding Physical Ports to IRF Ports

Explains how to bind physical ports to logical IRF ports to establish IRF connections.

Operating Mode and Access

Switching Operating Mode to IRF

Provides steps to switch the switch operating mode from standalone to IRF mode.

Advanced IRF Features

Configuring MAD Detection

Details the configuration of LACP MAD and BFD MAD mechanisms for multi-active collision detection.

IRF Recovery and Troubleshooting

Manually Recovering an IRF Fabric

Provides procedures for manually recovering an IRF fabric from a split or failure state.

IRF Configuration Examples

LACP MAD Example (Two Switches)

Demonstrates the configuration steps for an IRF fabric with LACP MAD using two member switches.

Switching Operating Mode

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