Specifications
Table Of Contents
- HP 8200 zl Switches
- Installation and Getting Started Guide
- Contents
- Introducing the HP 8200 zl Switches
- Installing the HP 8200 zl Switches
- Included Parts
- Power Cords
- Installation Procedures
- Summary
- Installation Precautions
- 1. Prepare the Installation Site
- 2. Mount the Switch Chassis
- 3. Install the Switch Modules
- 4. Install the Power Supplies
- 5. Verify the Switch Passes Self Test
- 6. Install the Grounding Wire
- 7. Connect the Switch to a Power Source
- 8. (Optional) Connect a Power Supply Shelf to the switch
- 9. Connect the Network Devices
- 10. (Optional) Connect a Console to the Switch
- Hot Swapping Switch Modules
- Example Network Topologies
- Getting Started With Switch Configuration
- Replacing Components
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- Switch Ports and Network Cables
- Cabling and Technology Information Specifications
- Mode Conditioning Patch Cord
- Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs
- Safety and Regulatory Statements
- Recycle Statements
- Index
- Installation and Getting Started Guide

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Introducing the HP 8200 zl
Switches
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Introducing the HP 8200 zl Switches
The HP 8200 zl switches are high-performance, high availability switch plat-
forms that enable unified core-to-edge adaptive network solutions and deliver
to market the industry’s first core switch with a lifetime warranty. They have
platform and software high-availability features to ensure system continuity
and enhanced network productivity.
This chapter describes your 8200 zl switches, including:
■ Overview of 8200 zl Base Switches, page 1-2
■ Network Connectivity, Speeds and Technologies, page 1-4
■ Front of the 8200 zl Switches, page 1-5
■ Back of the 8200 zl Switches, page 1-15
■ Switch Accessories, page 1-17
■ Switch Features, page 1-19