Hello,

I have an hp procurve switch uplinked to a powerconnect 5448. I want to disconnect the hp procurve, and configure the new powerconnect 6248 to uplink to the powerconnect 5448. I'm a networking newbie and so I'm looking to gather documentation in advance. When I look at the manuals and search the web I see references to using additional modules on the back of the 6248 to uplink. We don't have these modules. Is it possible to configure the 6248 to uplink using one of the ports on the front of the switch; can any of the ports give me an uplink?

It seemed to me, in my newbie naivety, that my question is straightforward, maybe it would be apparent if I just plug the switch in and access the GUI? So I did this, and compared some of the settings to the existing 5448. In the 5448, I see an option to designate a port as (PVE)Uplink. (Under Switch, Ports, Port configuration). I do not see this option in the 6248. What am I missing? Is the 6248 capable of uplinking out of the box? Or do I really have to buy an uplink module?

Much obliged for any assistance,