
Hardware Reference 4-1
Chapter 4: Hardware Reference
Before connecting any network device to this hub, please review Chapter 2
for information on system installation and Chapter 3 for a brief look at
common network architectures. This chapter describes the hardware
features of the HP ProCurve 100Base-T Hub 8. For easier management
and control of the hub, familiarize yourself with the display indicators and
ports.
Front Panel
There are 8 RJ-45 MDI-X ports and 1 RJ-45 MDI cascade port on the front
panel. Moreover, the system indicators provide a simple interface for
monitoring the hub. The front panel includes a power indicator, a
statistical display for network traffic, a collision indicator and port status
indicators as shown below.
Figure 4.1 Front Panel
The indicator panel simplifies monitoring of various network conditions by
providing LEDs that indicate the status of each port and the overall
condition of the hub. It provides all the key information required to
manage your network on a daily basis. The following pages list the
indicators and their functions.
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