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Troubleshooting
Downloading New Switch Software
Troubleshooting
Downloading New Switch Software 
When product enhancements occur for the switch, new software can be 
downloaded to the switch through several methods, for product enhance-
ments and new features. For more information, see the Management and 
Configuration Guide, which is on the ProCurve Web site at 
www.procurve.com/manuals
The new switch software would be available on the ProCurve Web site at 
www.procurve.com/software.
HP Customer Support Services
If you are still having trouble with your switch, Hewlett-Packard offers support 
24 hours a day, seven days a week through the use of a number of automated 
electronic services. See the Customer Support/Warranty booklet that came 
with your switch for information on how to use these services to get technical 
support. The ProCurve Web site at www.procurve.com/support also provides 
up-to-date support information.
Additionally, your ProCurve authorized network reseller can provide you with 
assistance, both with services that they offer and with services offered by 
ProCurve.
Before Calling Support
Before calling your networking dealer or ProCurve Support, to make the 
support process most efficient, you first should have retrieved the following 
information:
Information Item Information Location
• product identification, including mini-
GBICs
the front of the switch and on labels on the 
mini-GBICs
• details about the switch’s status includ-
ing the software (OS) version, a copy of 
the switch configuration, a copy of the 
switch Event Log, and a copy of the 
switch status and counters information
switch console: show tech command
• copy of your network topology map, in-
cluding network addresses assigned to 
the relevant devices
your network records