4800G IRF Configuration Guide

[robertparten]

I have searched for a configuration manual for the 4800G series IRF configuration guide. I see a lot of stuff for the 5500 which is easy; however, I have been told the 4800G is different.

Can someone please provide a link to the manual that has the IRF configuration details and examples if possible?

Thank you

[Fredrik Lönnman]

The H3C/HP 5500 is the same as 4800G (which was the 3com name).

[robertparten]

Thanks for the tip.

I was told, by a reliable source, that it could be different. Would there be a case in which they are different?

[Fred_Mancen_1]

Hi Robert.

As far as I know also, the IRF settings are the same in both models, with no special case. Take a look in this guide:

http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02645768/c02645768.pdf

Keep in mind that the IRF ports have to connect to each other using different ID's. For example: IRF port 1 needs to be connected to IRF port 2 always, even when using just one physical port. If you join two physical ports in order to form one IRF port, you have to connect it physically to the IRF port 2 on the second switch in the same way.

In the attachment, follows the IRF config guide of the 4800G.

HTH

[manuel.bitzi]

Please upgrade the 4800G to the newest SW-Version, that it will be the same. In old versions, the command was as following:

irf member x irf-port y port z

now its:

irf-port x/y

 port group interface ten x/1/z

br

Manuel

[JoLa_3]

Hi Manuel,

I'm having the same problem, too. But I got the point with the numbering.

But regarding the adviced firmware update I have some questions:

The latest version online for the 4800-24G-SFP is: S4800G-CMW520-R2202P15-S56

But I have a download from September 2011 when version A5500EI_E4800G_5.20.R2208_A5500EI_E4800G_5.20.R2208 was available.

Do you know if there were issues with this firmware release, because it's no longer online.

Or should we take the firmware upgrade from the 5500 EI?

Thanks in advance,

JoLa

[robertparten]

I logged into the switch and did not see this before, let me look.

[robertparten]

I logged into the switch and irf-port is NOT an option.

[Fredrik Lönnman]

which version are you running?

[JoLa_3]

Hi Robert,

what firmware release do you have?

Use "display ver" to display it.

If you have the stock firmware (2202) you need to use the first command Manuel posted ("irf member x irf-port y port z").

Before you can you this command you have to switch to system view (type "sys" at the terminal).

HTH,

JoLa

[robertparten]

I am aware of going into system-view

Version 5.20 Release 2202P11

when in sys you can do:

irf?

and there is no recommendation for irf-port even when doing:

irf ?

There is no irf-port recommendation

[JoLa_3]

the syntax is, for example
irf member 1 irf-port 1 port 1
You need to select the member before you can change/select the irf-port.
irf member 1 ?
should give you the right recommendations.

[robertparten]

Thanks for the tips! I got the overall concept of IRF as it is really simple; however, I was just concerned because there was conflicting documentation online and I need for this to work the first time as this information is going into a manual for someone to follow.

[manuel.bitzi]

Ciao Robert

the manual you found is for 2206 and newer. :-)

I suggest you tu upgrade to 2208p01. It includes many features you will like.

br

Manuel

[robertparten]

Gotcha, I was able to find a manual for Release 2202 - I would love to upgrade but that is at the discretion of another person and we're trying to everything bit-by-bit so in case something fails we know what changed and can begin there.

I would hate to do many things at once and then many things break at once :(

[JoLa_3]

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@manuel.bitzi wrote:

I suggest you tu upgrade to 2208p01. It includes many features you will like.

As I wrote some posts earlier, is it possible to use the firmware for the 5500 EI( https://h10145.www1.hp.com/downloads/SoftwareReleases.aspx?ProductNumber=JD375A )?
Because on the page for the 4800-24G-SFP there is still the 2202P15:

https://h10145.www1.hp.com/downloads/SoftwareReleases.aspx?ProductNumber=JD009A

Best regards,

JoLa

[robertparten]

One last question, only because I don't have a 4800G to test this on:

irf member 1 renumber 2

THe next command to follow shoud be?:

irf member 1 irf-port 2 port Ten-GigabitEthernet1/1/2

OR

irf member 1 irf-port 2 port Ten-GIgabitEthernet2/1/2

OR

irf member 2 irf-port 2 port TenGigabitEthernet2/1/2

ANy help is appreciated