Course Datasheet
Installation and Service of
ProCurve Devices v4.11
At a glance
The purpose of this course is to provide field repair engineers with the skills they need to do
basic installation and configuration tasks as well as troubleshoot and repair/replace field
replacable units (FRUs) and verify that units are operational. This course focuses on
ProCurve hardware and software.
This class focuses on the ProCurve LAN switches and routing switches, and is productcentric in its approach. This course does not cover network-centric troubleshooting tools
and methodology.
NOTE: This is NOT a pre-sales course. This course does not currently include ProCurve
wireless or security devices.
Format offered
 2-day, instructor-led course
 40% lecture, 60% hands-on labs
Audience
The target audience for this course is field engineers who need to perform basic
troubleshooting, repair, installation, configuration and/or verification of operation of
ProCurve switches and routing switches. It will be beneficial to new and experieced field
engineers who need to become familiar with ProCurve hardware and software.
Prerequisites
ProCurve One of the following two options:
 Completion of the ProCurve Networking Primer (available at
http://www.hp.com/rnd/training/technical/index.htm)
 CompTIA Network + certification
PLUS
 Familiarity of hardware repair and maintenance
eLMS code
16461
Cost
US $500.00/day for a total of $1000.00 US. Cost may vary by region.
Certification
This course will prepare the participant for one of the required exams for (APS) – ProCurve
Networking certification within the HP Certified Professional program. The associated exam
number is HP2-964. For more information on ProCurve Networking training and
certification, go to http://www.hp.com/go/procurvetraining.
Benefits of attending the course
During the course, students will:
 Learn how to manage ProCurve Layer 2 switches, with particular emphasis on the 5300xl
series
 Explore traffic management features available in the ProCurve product line
 Describe the IP routing capabilities of the ProCurve products
 Learn about security and authentication services
 Get hands-on experience configuring and using Layer 2 ProCurve switches and
management tools
 Apply the above concepts using real life customer scenarios
Student performance objectives
After completing the course, students will be able to:
 Describe the basic function of the ProCurve switch or routing switch with respect to its data
forwarding operation within the OSI 7 layer model
 Describe what a frame is
 Describe what a packet is
 Name the high level features of each device
 Name each of the field replaceable units (FRUs) for a given ProCurve device
 Name the modules and accessories
 Correctly identify the 9300 module and accessory compatabilities and incompatabilities
 Describe proper LED behavior
 Describe the meaning of the “Mode Select” buttons
 Demonstrate the ability to use the Mode Select buttons
 Describe the purpose of Reset and Clear buttons
 Demonstrate the proper use of the Reset and Clear buttons
 Demonstrate the ability to insert and/or remove all field replaceable units (FRU) including
(but not limited to) power supplies, modules, fans or fan bays, tranceivers, and mini-GBICs
 Describe the hot swap/hot insert procedures for each device
 Demonstrate the ability to verify that a module is installed correctly
 Demonstrate the ability to connect the network cables
 Demonstrate the ability to verify that network connections are working correctly
 Demonstrate the ability to access each device through the Web, Telnet, or CLI depending
upon the capability of the given ProCurve device
 Demonstrate the ability to configure a single IP address through any given access method
 Demonstrate the ability to save and restore configurations
 Demonstrate the ability to update the software
 Demonstrate the ability to collect counters, logs and diagnostic information
 Demonstrate the ability to use various diagnostic tools for device connectivity verification
 Describe basic Ethernet networking concepts
 Describe basic physical cabling requirements
 Demonstrate general familiarity with customer premise wiring
 Demonstrate familiarity with virtual LANs
 Demonstrate familiarity with customer security needs
Topics covered
 A general introduction to networking, specific to ProCurve switches
 Specifics on Ethernet and VLANs
 Functional operation of ProCurve 4000, 2500, 2600 (4100, 2600, 2800, 6100), 5300,
9300 series products
 Gaining management access to the ProCurve devices
 Basic IP address configuration
 Gathering counters, statistics, and events
 Use of diagnostic tools and techniques for product verification and troubleshooting
 Displaying, saving, and restoring software and configurations
 Methods customers use to secure their devices
How to register
Resellers and customers, please visit www.procurvetraining.com.
HP employees can register on the Learn@hp website.