HP ProCurve 5400zl Series User Manual

Read Me First
for the HP ProCurve 5400zl Switches
Software Version K.11.09 or greater
*Switches having any of the J9307A, J9308A, J9309A, or J9478A modules installed require a later minimum
software version. Refer to “Minimum Supported Software Version” on
Contents
About Your HP ProCurve Series 5400zl Switch Manual Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 1
View or Download the Software Manual Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 2
HP ProCurve Software Tools that Provide Network Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 2
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 2
Premium Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3
Saving the Configuration After Installing or Exchanging a Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3
Module Hot Swap Operation Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3
Minimum Supported Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3
Mini-GBIC Operation Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4
About Your HP ProCurve Series 5400zl Switch Manual Set
The switch manual set includes the following:
Document Available on the
ProCurve Web Site
Shipped With
the Switch
Read Me First (this document)
1
Yes Yes
Installation and Getting Started Guide
1
Yes Yes
Management and Configuration Guide
1
Yes No
Advanced Traffic Management Guide
1
Yes No
Multicast and Routing Guide
1
Yes No
Access Security Guide
1
Yes No
Command Line Interface Reference Guide
1, 2
Yes No
Event Log Message Reference Guide
1, 2
Yes No
PoE Planning and Implementation Guide
(for Power over Ethernet) Devices
1
Yes No
Release Notes (for software updates)
1
Yes No
1
The latest edition is always available in PDF format and downloadable as described in “View or Download the Software Manual Set” on page 2.
2
For software release K.12.xx or greater.

HP ProCurve 5400zl Series Specifications

General

Product Series	ProCurve 5400zl
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	Yes
Rack Units	6U
Form Factor	Modular
Layer	3
Management	Web, CLI, SNMP
Memory	512 MB

Summary

Accessing Software Manuals and Tools

View or Download the Software Manual Set

Instructions on how to access and download the complete set of HP ProCurve product manuals from the HP ProCurve Web site.

HP ProCurve Software Tools for Network Management

Overview of HP ProCurve Manager and Manager Plus for device handling, configuration, and monitoring, with trial availability.

Software Updates and Version Checking

Information on obtaining software updates from the HP ProCurve Web site and methods to determine the current switch software version.

Advanced Features and Configuration Notes

Premium Software Features

Details on acquiring additional premium software features for the switch via a license purchase.

Saving Configuration After Module Changes

Explains configuration changes resulting from module replacement or installation and how to save them to startup-configuration.

Module Hot Swap Operation

Describes the hot-swap capability for switch modules and provides precautionary procedures to prevent resets during the process.

Minimum Supported Software Version

Specifies the required minimum software version for specific module installations (J9307A, J9308A, J9309A, J9478A).

Mini-GBIC Operation and Connectivity

Mini-GBIC Operation Notes

Guidelines for using revision 'B' or later mini-GBICs, including hot-swapping and configuration considerations.

Connecting Mini-GBICs to Fixed Configurations

Advice on ensuring proper connectivity between mini-GBIC ports and devices with fixed network configurations.