To Determine the Current Software Version in Your Switch. Use any of the following methods to view
the software version:
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Start a console session with the switch. In the console login screen (the first screen displayed), the
Software revision line under the switch name shows the software version.
If you already have a console session going, at the prompt enter the show version command. The
resulting display lists the current software version.
In the web browser interface, click on the Identity tab. The current software version is listed as the
revision number in the Version line.
Mini-GBIC Operation Notes
Revision “B” or later mini-GBICs only. This product requires ProCurve revision “B” mini-
GBICs (product number ends with the letter “B”, for example J4858B, J4859B) or later revision mini-
GBICs. These switches do not support revision “A” mini-GBICs.
Use only genuine ProCurve mini-GBICs. Non-ProCurve mini-GBICs are not supported. Use of
genuine products ensures that your network maintains optimal performance and reliability. Should
you require additional ProCurve mini-GBICs, please contact a ProCurve sales representative or an
authorized reseller.
Hot Swapping mini-GBICs. The Gigabit-SX, Gigabit-LX, Gigabit-LH, and 1000Base-T mini-GBICs
that you can install in your ProCurve switch or mini-GBIC Module can be “hot swapped”—removed
and installed after the module is installed in the switch and receiving power. You should disconnect
the network cables from the mini-GBICs before hot swapping them.
Connecting the mini-GBICs to Devices with Fixed Configurations. For some older network
devices, including some older ProCurve devices, the default for the Gigabit-SX, Gigabit-LX, and
Gigabit-LH ports is a fixed configuration, for example 1000 Mbps/Full Duplex, or is otherwise
different from these default configurations for the mini-GBICs, which is Auto. As a result, those
devices may not connect properly to your mini-GBIC port; you will not get a link. Because of these
default configuration and full-duplex considerations, for best operation, you should make sure that
the devices connected to the mini-GBIC ports are also configured to Auto. At a minimum, make sure
the configurations match.
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