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Table of Contents5
Introducing the Switch9
- HP Procurve 6120G/XG Blade Switch9
- HP Procurve 6120XG Blade Switch12
  - Dual-Personality Ports14
  - Blade Switch Components14
Pre-Installation Planning16
Hardware Setup Overview16
Switch Installation17
- Installation Guidelines17
- Installing the Blade Switch into the Enclosure17
- Accessing the Blade Switch from the HP Bladesystem Onboard Administrator19
- (Optional) Connect a Console to the Switch19
  - Direct Console Access20
  - Accessing the Blade Switch from the Ethernet Interface (in Band)21
- Installing or Removing SFP (Mini-GBIC), SFP+ or XFP Transceivers21
  - Installing a Mini-GBIC, SFP+ or XFP Transceiver22
  - Removing a Mini-GBIC22
- Example Topologies23
Getting Started with Switch Configuration26
Recommended Minimal Configuration26
Using the Console Setup Screen27
Where to Go from here28
- To Recover from a Lost Manager Password28
Using the IP Address for Remote Switch Management29
- Starting a Telnet Session29
- Starting a Web Browser Session29
Troubleshooting30
Basic Troubleshooting Tips31
Diagnosing the 6120G/XG with the Leds33
- Diagnostic Tips33
Diagnosing the 6120XG with the Leds35
- Diagnostic Tips35
Proactive Networking37
Hardware Diagnostic Tests37
- Testing the Switch by Resetting It37
  - Checking the Switch Leds37
  - Checking Console Messages38
- Testing Twisted-Pair Cabling38
- Testing Switch-To-Device Network Communications38
- Testing End-To-End Network Communications38
Restoring the Factory Default Configuration39
- Switch System Maintenance Switch40
- Restoring Factory Firmware41
Downloading New Switch Software42
HP Customer Support Services42
- Before Calling Support43
- HP Contact Information43
Specifications44
- Physical44
- Environmental44
- Connectors44
- Safety44
- Lasers45
Cabling and Technology Information46
- Cabling Specifications46
- Technology Distance Specifications47
- Mode Conditioning Patch Cord47
- Installing the Patch Cord47
- Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs48
- Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connections49
  - Cable Diagram49
  - Pin Assignments49
- Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Network Connection50
  - Cable Diagram50
  - Pin Assignments50
- Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable for 1000 Mbps Network Connections51
  - Cable Diagram51
  - Pin Assignments51
Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements52
- Safety Information52
- Informations Concernant la Sécurité53
- Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements53
- Hinweise zur Sicherheit54
- Considerazioni Sulla Sicurezza55
- Consideraciones sobre Seguridad56
- Safety Information (Japan)57
- Safety Information (China)58
- EMC Regulatory Statements58
EMC Regulatory Statements59
- Canada59
- Australia/New Zealand59
- Japan59
- European Community60
- China Regulatory Statements61

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