ProCurve 2510G Series Technical Information

Management andConfiguration Guide2510www.procurve.comProCurve SwitchesQ.11. (2510-24)U.11. (2510-48)XXXX

viii10 Port Status and Basic ConfigurationContents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-6Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing the CLI To Implement Configuration Changes3. Observe the switch’s performance with the new parameter settings

6-7Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing the CLI To Implement Configuration ChangesFigure 6-2. Boot Prompt for an Unsaved ConfigurationThe above prompt

6-8Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing the Menu and Web Browser Interfaces To Implement Configuration ChangesHow To Reset the startup-config and runn

6-9Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing the Menu and Web Browser Interfaces To Implement Configuration ChangesNote The only exception to this operatio

6-10Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing the Menu and Web Browser Interfaces To Implement Configuration ChangesNote If you reconfigure a parameter in

6-11Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing the Menu and Web Browser Interfaces To Implement Configuration ChangesRebooting To Activate Configuration Cha

6-12Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image OptionsUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image OptionsThe switch features t

6-13Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image OptionsFor example, if a 2510-24 switch is using a software version of Q.11

6-14Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image OptionsFigure 6-9. Determining the Software Version in Primary and Secondar

6-15Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image Optionsflash and you can either copy the secondary image into primary or do

ix11 Port TrunkingContents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1Overview

6-16Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image OptionsSyntax: copy flash flash <destination flash>where: destination

6-17Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image OptionsFor example, to erase the software image in primary flash, do the fo

6-18Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image OptionsTable 6-2. Comparing the Boot and Reload CommandsBooting from Primar

6-19Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image OptionsFor example, to reboot the switch from secondary flash when there ar

6-20Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image OptionsScheduled Reload. Additional parameters have been added to the rel

6-21Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image OptionsOperating NotesDefault Boot Source. The switch reboots from primary

6-22Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image Options

7-17Interface Access and System InformationContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-2Interface Access and System Information OverviewOverviewThis chapter describes how to: View and modify the configuration for switch interface

7-3Interface Access and System InformationInterface Access: Console/Serial Link, Web, and TelnetInterface Access: Console/Serial Link, Web, and Telnet

xSNMP Notification and Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-18Trap Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-4Interface Access and System Information Interface Access: Console/Serial Link, Web, and TelnetMenu: Modifying the Interface AccessThe menu inte

7-5Interface Access and System InformationInterface Access: Console/Serial Link, Web, and TelnetCLI: Modifying the Interface AccessInterface Access Co

7-6Interface Access and System Information Interface Access: Console/Serial Link, Web, and TelnetTo re-enable inbound Telnet access:ProCurve(confi

7-7Interface Access and System InformationInterface Access: Console/Serial Link, Web, and TelnetNote If you change the Baud Rate or Flow Control setti

7-8Interface Access and System Information Interface Access: Console/Serial Link, Web, and TelnetFigure 7-4. Example of Executing a Series of Con

7-9Interface Access and System InformationInterface Access: Console/Serial Link, Web, and TelnetnoneWhen invoked in a console session, changes the ter

7-10Interface Access and System Information Denying Interface Access by Terminating Remote Management SessionsDenying Interface Access by Terminat

7-11Interface Access and System InformationSystem InformationSystem InformationSystem Information Features Configuring system information is optional,

7-12Interface Access and System Information System InformationTime Zone: The number of minutes your time zone location is to the West (-) or East

7-13Interface Access and System InformationSystem Information3. Refer to the online help provided with this screen for further information on configur

xiA File TransfersContents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1Overview

7-14Interface Access and System Information System InformationConfigure a System Name, Contact, and Location for the Switch. To help distinguish

7-15Interface Access and System InformationSystem InformationReconfigure the Age Time for Learned MAC Addresses. This com-mand corresponds to the MAC

7-16Interface Access and System Information System InformationWeb: Configuring System ParametersIn the web browser interface, you can enter the fo

8-18Configuring IP AddressingContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-2Configuring IP Addressing OverviewOverviewYou can configure IP addressing through all of the switch’s interfaces. You can also: Easily edit a s

8-3Configuring IP AddressingIP ConfigurationIP Configuration IP Configuration FeaturesIP Address and Subnet Mask. Configuring the switch with an IP a

8-4Configuring IP Addressing IP Configurationthen the switch uses this gateway, even if a different gateway is received via DHCP or Bootp on the pr

8-5Configuring IP AddressingIP Configuration The IP addressing used in the switch should be compatible with your network. That is, the IP address mus

8-6Configuring IP Addressing IP ConfigurationFigure 8-1. Example of the IP Service Configuration Screen without Multiple VLANs Configured2. Press

8-7Configuring IP AddressingIP ConfigurationCLI: Configuring IP Address, Gateway, and Time-To-Live (TTL)IP Commands Used in This SectionViewing the Cu

xiiB Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationContents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-8Configuring IP Addressing IP ConfigurationFigure 8-3. Example of Show IP Listing with Non-Default IP Addressing ConfiguredConfigure an IP Addre

8-9Configuring IP AddressingIP ConfigurationConfigure Multiple IP Addresses on a VLAN (Multinetting). You can configure one primary IP address per VL

8-10Configuring IP Addressing IP ConfigurationIf you then wanted to multinet the default VLAN, you would do the following:Figure 8-5. Example of M

8-11Configuring IP AddressingIP ConfigurationConfigure the Optional Default Gateway. Using the Global configura-tion level, you can assign one defaul

8-12Configuring IP Addressing IP ConfigurationTable 8-1. Features Available With and Without IP Addressing on the SwitchDHCP/Bootp OperationOvervie

8-13Configuring IP AddressingIP Configuration2. When a DHCP or Bootp server receives the request, it replies with a previously configured IP address a

8-14Configuring IP Addressing IP Configurationoperation, Bootp configurations are always the same for a specific receiving device. That is, the Boo

8-15Configuring IP AddressingIP ConfigurationNote The above Bootp table entry is a sample that will work for the switch when the appropriate addresses

8-16Configuring IP Addressing IP Preserve: Retaining VLAN-1 IP Addressing Across Configuration File DownloadsIP Preserve: Retaining VLAN-1 IP Addre

8-17Configuring IP AddressingIP Preserve: Retaining VLAN-1 IP Addressing Across Configuration File DownloadsFigure 8-6. Example of Implementing IP Pr

xiiiC TroubleshootingContents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1Overvie

8-18Configuring IP Addressing IP Preserve: Retaining VLAN-1 IP Addressing Across Configuration File DownloadsFigure 8-8. Configuration File in TFT

8-19Configuring IP AddressingIP Preserve: Retaining VLAN-1 IP Addressing Across Configuration File DownloadsTo summarize the IP Preserve effect on IP

8-20Configuring IP Addressing IP Preserve: Retaining VLAN-1 IP Addressing Across Configuration File Downloads

9-19Time ProtocolsContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2Ti

9-2Time Protocols OverviewOverviewThis chapter describes: SNTP Time Protocol Operation Timep Time Protocol OperationUsing time synchronization e

9-3Time ProtocolsOverview: Selecting a Time Synchronization Protocol or Turning Off Time Protocol OperationNote To use Broadcast mode, the switch and

9-4Time Protocols SNTP: Viewing, Selecting, and ConfiguringDisabling Time Synchronization You can use either of the following methods to disable t

9-5Time ProtocolsSNTP: Viewing, Selecting, and ConfiguringTable 9-1.SNTP ParametersMenu: Viewing and Configuring SNTPTo View, Enable, and Modify SNTP

9-6Time Protocols SNTP: Viewing, Selecting, and ConfiguringFigure 9-1. The System Information Screen (Default Values)2. Press [E] (for Edit). T

9-7Time ProtocolsSNTP: Viewing, Selecting, and Configuringii. Enter the IP address of the SNTP server you want the switch to use for time synchronizat

xivRestoring the Factory-Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-43Using the CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9-8Time Protocols SNTP: Viewing, Selecting, and ConfiguringCLI: Viewing and Configuring SNTPCLI Commands Described in this SectionThis section des

9-9Time ProtocolsSNTP: Viewing, Selecting, and ConfiguringFigure 9-3. Example of SNTP Configuration When SNTP Is Not the Selected Time Synchronizat

9-10Time Protocols SNTP: Viewing, Selecting, and ConfiguringFor example, suppose: Time synchronization is in the factory-default configuration (T

9-11Time ProtocolsSNTP: Viewing, Selecting, and ConfiguringSyntax: timesync sntpSelects SNTP as the time synchronization method.sntp unicastConfigures

9-12Time Protocols SNTP: Viewing, Selecting, and ConfiguringIf the SNTP server you specify uses SNTP version 4 or later, use the sntp server comma

9-13Time ProtocolsSNTP: Viewing, Selecting, and ConfiguringIf you then viewed the SNTP configuration, you would see the following:Figure 9-7. Example

9-14Time Protocols TimeP: Viewing, Selecting, and ConfiguringTimeP: Viewing, Selecting, and ConfiguringTable 9-2.Timep ParametersTimeP Feature Def

9-15Time ProtocolsTimeP: Viewing, Selecting, and ConfiguringMenu: Viewing and Configuring TimePTo View, Enable, and Modify the TimeP Protocol:1. From

9-16Time Protocols TimeP: Viewing, Selecting, and Configuring• Use the Space bar to select the Manual mode.i. Press [>] to move the cursor to t

9-17Time ProtocolsTimeP: Viewing, Selecting, and ConfiguringThis section describes how to use the CLI to view, enable, and configure TimeP parameters.

xvProduct DocumentationAbout Your Switch Manual SetThe switch manual set includes the following: Read Me First - a printed guide shipped with your sw

9-18Time Protocols TimeP: Viewing, Selecting, and ConfiguringConfiguring (Enabling or Disabling) the TimeP ModeEnabling the TimeP mode means to co

9-19Time ProtocolsTimeP: Viewing, Selecting, and ConfiguringThe commands and output would appear as follows:Figure 9-12. Example of Enabling TimeP

9-20Time Protocols TimeP: Viewing, Selecting, and ConfiguringFigure 9-13. Example of Configuring Timep for Manual OperationChanging the TimeP P

9-21Time ProtocolsSNTP Unicast Time Polling with Multiple SNTP ServersDisabling the TimeP Mode. Disabling the TimeP mode means to configure it as disa

9-22Time Protocols SNTP Unicast Time Polling with Multiple SNTP ServersAddress PrioritizationIf you use the CLI to configure multiple SNTP servers

9-23Time ProtocolsSNTP Unicast Time Polling with Multiple SNTP ServersNote If there are already three SNTP server addresses configured on the switch,

9-24Time Protocols SNTP Messages in the Event LogSNTP Messages in the Event Log If an SNTP time change of more than three seconds occurs, the swit

10-110Port Status and Basic ConfigurationContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10-2Port Status and Basic Configuration OverviewOverviewThis chapter describes how to view the current port configuration and how to configure por

10-3Port Status and Basic ConfigurationViewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersTable 10-1. Status and Parameters for Each Port Type Status

xviProduct DocumentationFeature IndexFor the manual set supporting your switch model, the following feature index indicates which manual to consult fo

10-4Port Status and Basic Configuration Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersMenu: Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port Paramete

10-5Port Status and Basic ConfigurationViewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersFigure 10-1. Example of the Port Status ScreenUsing the Men

10-6Port Status and Basic Configuration Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port Parameters2. Press [E] (for Edit). The cursor moves to the Enable

10-7Port Status and Basic ConfigurationViewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersThe figures 10-3 through 10-6 list examples of the output of

10-8Port Status and Basic Configuration Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersFigure 10-5. Example Show Interface Brief Command List

10-9Port Status and Basic ConfigurationViewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersFigure 10-7 shows sample output from the show tech transceiv

10-10Port Status and Basic Configuration Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port Parameters• Transceiver type not supported in this software vers

10-11Port Status and Basic ConfigurationViewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersProCurve(config)# int e 6ProCurve(eth-6)# speed-duplex 100-

10-12Port Status and Basic Configuration Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersFigure 10-8. Configuring and Displaying a Per-Port Br

10-13Port Status and Basic ConfigurationViewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersIf you want more information on this subject please refer t

xviiProduct DocumentationLink X --LLDP X - -MAC Address Management X --Monitoring and Analysis X - -Multicast Filtering - X -Network Management Applic

10-14Port Status and Basic Configuration Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersFor example, show interfaces config displays the follo

10-15Port Status and Basic ConfigurationViewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersNote Port Response to Switch Software Updates Switch softw

10-16Port Status and Basic Configuration QoS Pass-Through ModeQoS Pass-Through ModeQoS Pass-Through mode is designed to enhance the performance of

10-17Port Status and Basic ConfigurationQoS Pass-Through Mode High priority packets sourced by the switch itself, such as Spanning Tree packets, will

10-18Port Status and Basic Configuration QoS Pass-Through ModeHow to enable/disable QoS Pass-Through Mode2510-48: QoS Pass-Through Mode is enabled

10-19Port Status and Basic ConfigurationQoS Pass-Through ModeConfiguring Port-Based Priority for Incoming PacketsWhen network congestion occurs, it is

10-20Port Status and Basic Configuration QoS Pass-Through ModeOutbound Port Queues and Packet Priority SettingsPorts on the ProCurve switches have

10-21Port Status and Basic ConfigurationQoS Pass-Through ModeFor example, suppose you have configured port 10 to assign a priority level of 1 (low):

10-22Port Status and Basic Configuration QoS Pass-Through ModeConfiguring and Viewing Port-Based PriorityThis command enables or disables port-bas

10-23Port Status and Basic ConfigurationQoS Pass-Through ModeFor example, suppose you wanted to configure ports 1-3 on the switch to prioritize all un

xviiiProduct DocumentationTACACS+ Authentication - - XTelnet Access X - -TFTP X --Time Protocols (TimeP, SNTP) X - -Troubleshooting X --VLANs - X -Xm

10-24Port Status and Basic Configuration Using Friendly (Optional) Port NamesUsing Friendly (Optional) Port NamesThis feature enables you to assig

10-25Port Status and Basic ConfigurationUsing Friendly (Optional) Port Names In a port listing, not assigned indicates that the port does not have a

10-26Port Status and Basic Configuration Using Friendly (Optional) Port NamesConfiguring the Same Name for Multiple Ports. Suppose that you want

10-27Port Status and Basic ConfigurationUsing Friendly (Optional) Port NamesDisplaying Friendly Port Names with Other Port DataYou can display friendl

10-28Port Status and Basic Configuration Using Friendly (Optional) Port NamesFigure 10-16. Example of Friendly Port Name Data for Specific Ports

10-29Port Status and Basic ConfigurationUsing Friendly (Optional) Port NamesFor a given port, if a friendly port name does not exist in the running-co

10-30Port Status and Basic Configuration Using Friendly (Optional) Port Names

11-111Port TrunkingContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2Po

11-2Port Trunking OverviewOverviewThis chapter describes creating and modifying port trunk groups. This includes non-protocol trunks and LACP (80

11-3Port TrunkingPort Status and ConfigurationFigure 11-1. Conceptual Example of Port TrunkingPort Connections and ConfigurationAll port trunk links

1-11Getting StartedContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Co

11-4Port Trunking Port Status and ConfigurationFault Tolerance: If a link in a port trunk fails, the switch redistributes traffic originally des

11-5Port TrunkingPort Status and ConfigurationStatic Trunk: The switch uses the links you configure with the Port/Trunk Settings screen in the menu in

11-6Port Trunking Port Status and ConfigurationTable 11-3. General Operating Rules for Port TrunksMedia: All ports on both ends of a trunk group m

11-7Port TrunkingPort Status and ConfigurationSpanning Tree: Spanning Tree operates as a global setting on the switch (one instance of Spanning Tree

11-8Port Trunking Port Status and ConfigurationMenu: Viewing and Configuring a Static Trunk GroupImportant Configure port trunking before you conn

11-9Port TrunkingPort Status and Configuration• All ports in a trunk must have the same media type and mode (such as 10/100TX set to 100FDx, or 100FX

11-10Port Trunking Port Status and Configuration8. Connect the trunked ports on the switch to the corresponding ports on the opposite device. If y

11-11Port TrunkingPort Status and ConfigurationUsing a port list specifies, for switch ports in a static trunk group, only the ports you want to view.

11-12Port Trunking Port Status and ConfigurationListing Static LACP and Dynamic LACP Trunk Data. This command lists data for only the LACP-config

11-13Port TrunkingPort Status and ConfigurationFigure 11-7. Example of a Dynamic LACP Trunk with One Standby LinkUsing the CLI To Configure a Static

1-2Getting StartedIntroductionIntroductionThis Management and Configuration Guide is intended to support the following switches: ProCurve Series 2510

11-14Port Trunking Port Status and ConfigurationThe following examples show how to create different types of trunk groups. Configuring a Static Tr

11-15Port TrunkingPort Status and ConfigurationFigure 11-8. Example of Criteria for Automatically Forming a Dynamic LACP TrunkSyntax: interface <

11-16Port Trunking Port Status and ConfigurationSyntax: no interface <port-list> lacpIn this example, port 6 belongs to an operating, dyna

11-17Port TrunkingPort Status and ConfigurationNote Dynamic LACP trunks operate only in the default VLAN (unless GVRP is enabled and Forbid is used to

11-18Port Trunking Port Status and ConfigurationTable 11-4. LACP Trunk TypesLACP Port Trunk ConfigurationOperationDynamic LACP This option automat

11-19Port TrunkingPort Status and ConfigurationDefault Port OperationIn the default configuration, LACP is off. The port will not try to detect a trun

11-20Port Trunking Port Status and ConfigurationTable 11-5. LACP Port Status DataStatus Name MeaningPort Numb Shows the physical port number for e

11-21Port TrunkingPort Status and ConfigurationLACP Notes and Restrictions802.1X (Port-Based Access Control) Configured on a Port. To main-tain secur

11-22Port Trunking Port Status and ConfigurationStatic LACP Trunks. Where a port is configured for LACP (Active or Passive), but does not belong

11-23Port TrunkingPort Status and ConfigurationHalf-Duplex and/or Different Port Speeds Not Allowed in LACP Trunks. The ports on both sides of an LAC

1-3Getting StartedConventionsCommand Syntax StatementsSyntax: aaa port-access authenticator < port-list >[ control < authorized | auto | unau

11-24Port Trunking Port Status and ConfigurationOutbound Traffic Distribution Across Trunked LinksBoth trunk group options (LACP and Trunk) use so

11-25Port TrunkingPort Status and ConfigurationFigure 11-10. Example of Port-Trunked NetworkTable 11-6. Example of Link Assignments in a Trunk Group

11-26Port Trunking Port Status and Configuration

12-112Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsContentsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12-2Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsContentsConfiguring LLDP Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12-3Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchOverviewYou can manage th

12-4Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the Switch Security via configuration of SNMP communities (page 12-4)

12-5Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchCaution The “public” community exists by default and is used b

12-6Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchSNMP Version 3 CommandsSNMP version 3 (SNMPv3) adds new comman

12-7Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchSNMPv3 EnableThe snmpv3 enable command starts a dialog that pe

1-4Getting StartedSources for More InformationScreen SimulationsFigures containing simulated screen text and command output look similar to this: Figu

12-8Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchSNMP Version 3 Users The second step to using SNMPv3 on the sw

12-9Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchTo establish a user you must first add the user names to the l

12-10Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchThen you must set the group access level to the user. This is

12-11Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchGroup Access LevelsThe switch supports eight predefined group

12-12Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchSNMP CommunitiesSNMP commuities are supported by the switch t

12-13Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchFigure 12-4 shows the assigning of the Operator community on

12-14Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchCaution Deleting or changing the community named “public” pre

12-15Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchFigure 12-6. The SNMP Add or Edit ScreenNeed Help? If you ne

12-16Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchCLI: Viewing and Configuring SNMP Community NamesListing Comm

12-17Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchConfiguring Community Names and Values. The snmp-server comm

1-5Getting StartedSources for More InformationNote For the latest version of all ProCurve switch documentation, including release notes covering recen

12-18Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchSNMP Notification and TrapsThe switches covered in this guide

12-19Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchFigure 12-8. Example of SNMPv3 Configuration Session[no] snm

12-20Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchTrap FeaturesA trap receiver is a management station designat

12-21Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchUsing the CLI To List Current SNMP Trap Receivers. This comm

12-22Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchConfiguring Trap Receivers. This command specifies trap rece

12-23Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchFor example, to configure a trap receiver in a community name

12-24Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchAdvanced Management: RMONThe switches covered in this guide s

12-25Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)LLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)To standardize device disc

12-26Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Also, by using show commands to access the switch’s neighbor d

12-27Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)NANP (North American Numbering Plan): A ten-digit telephone nu

1-6Getting StartedNeed Only a Quick Start? For further information on ProCurve Networking switch technology, visit the ProCurve website at:www.procur

12-28Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Packet Boundaries in a Network Topology Where multiple LLDP d

12-29Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol) Receive only (rxonly): This setting enables a port to receiv

12-30Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Remote Management Address. The switch always includes an IP a

12-31Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)LLDP Standards CompatibilityThe operation covered by this sect

12-32Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Spanning-Tree Blocking. Spanning tree does not prevent LLDP p

12-33Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)For example, show lldp config produces the following display w

12-34Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Displaying Port Configuration Details. This command displays

12-35Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Configuring Global LLDP Packet ControlsThe commands in this se

12-36Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Changing the Time-to-Live for Transmitted Advertisements. The

12-37Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)For example, to change the delay-interval from 2 seconds to 8

2-12Selecting a Management InterfaceContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12-38Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)delay interval delays the port’s ability to reinitialize and g

12-39Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Changing the Minimum Interval for Successive Data Change Notif

12-40Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Configuring Basic LLDP Per-Port Advertisement ContentIn the de

12-41Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)For example, if port 3 belongs to a subnetted VLAN that includ

12-42Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)For example, if you wanted to exclude the system name TLV from

12-43Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)As mentioned above, an SNMP network management application can

12-44Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Displaying Switch Information Available for Outbound Advertise

12-45Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Figure 12-13. Example of Displaying the Global and Per-Port I

12-46Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Displaying Advertisements Currently in the Neighbors MIB. The

12-47Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Figure 12-15. Example of a Global Listing of Discovered Devic

2-2Selecting a Management InterfaceOverviewOverviewManagement interfaces enable you to reconfigure the switch and to monitor switch status and perform

12-48Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Displaying LLDP StatisticsLLDP statistics are available on bot

12-49Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)— Continued —Per-Port LLDP Counters:NumFramesRecvd: Shows the

12-50Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Figure 12-16. Example of a Global LLDP Statistics DisplayFigu

12-51Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)LLDP Operating NotesNeighbor Maximum. The neighbors table in

12-52Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)LLDP and CDP Data ManagementThis section describes points to n

12-53Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Note Because ProCurve switches do not generate CDP packets, th

12-54Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)CDP Operation and CommandsBy default the switches covered by t

12-55Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)The following example shows the default CDP configuration.Figu

12-56Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Enabling CDP Operation. Enabling CDP operation (the default)

A-1AFile TransfersContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2Dow

2-3Selecting a Management InterfaceAdvantages of Using the Menu InterfaceAdvantages of Using the Menu InterfaceFigure 2-1. Example of the Console Inte

A-2File TransfersOverviewOverviewYou can download new switch software and upload or download switch configuration files. These features are useful fo

A-3File TransfersDownloading Switch SoftwareGeneral Switch Software Download Rules A switch software image downloaded through the menu interface alwa

A-4File TransfersDownloading Switch SoftwareNote If your TFTP server is a Unix workstation, ensure that the case (upper or lower) that you specify for

A-5File TransfersDownloading Switch SoftwareFigure A-2. Example of the Download OS Screen During a DownloadA “progress” bar indicates the progress of

A-6File TransfersDownloading Switch SoftwareCLI: TFTP Download from a Server to Primaryor Secondary FlashThis command automatically downloads a switch

A-7File TransfersDownloading Switch SoftwareIf you need information on primary/secondary flash memory and the boot commands, refer to “Using Primary a

A-8File TransfersDownloading Switch SoftwareNote SFTP over SSH version 1 (SSH v1) is not supported. A request from either the client or the switch (or

A-9File TransfersDownloading Switch SoftwareThe SCP/SFTP ProcessTo use SCP and SFTP:1. Open an SSH session as you normally would to establish a secur

A-10File TransfersDownloading Switch SoftwareAuthenticationSwitch memory allows up to ten public keys. This means the authentication and encryption ke

A-11File TransfersDownloading Switch Software All files have read-write permission. Several SFTP commands, such as create or remove, are not allowed

ProCurve Series 2510 SwitchesManagement and Configuration GuideJanuary 2008

2-4Selecting a Management InterfaceAdvantages of Using the CLI Allows faster navigation, avoiding delays that occur with slower display of graphical

A-12File TransfersDownloading Switch SoftwareMenu: Xmodem Download to Primary FlashNote that the menu interface accesses only the primary flash.1. Fro

A-13File TransfersDownloading Switch SoftwareCLI: Xmodem Download from a PC or Unix Workstationto Primary or Secondary FlashUsing Xmodem and a termina

A-14File TransfersDownloading Switch Software4. To confirm that the operating system downloaded correctly, use the show system, show version, or show

A-15File TransfersDownloading Switch Software7. After the primary flash memory has been updated with the new operating system, you must reboot the swi

A-16File TransfersDownloading Switch SoftwareFigure A-5. Switch-To-Switch, from Primary in Source to Either Flash in DestinationDownloading from Eithe

A-17File TransfersTroubleshooting TFTP DownloadsTroubleshooting TFTP DownloadsWhen using the menu interface, if a TFTP download fails, the Download OS

A-18File TransfersTransferring Switch Configurations For a Unix TFTP server, the file permissions for the switch software file do not allow the file

A-19File TransfersTransferring Switch ConfigurationsTFTP: Copying a Configuration File to a Remote Host. Syntax: copy < startup-config | running-c

A-20File TransfersTransferring Switch ConfigurationsXmodem: Copying a Configuration File from a Serially Connected PC or Unix Workstation. To use thi

A-21File TransfersCopying Diagnostic Data to a Remote Host, PC, or Unix WorkstationCopying Diagnostic Data to a Remote Host, PC, or Unix WorkstationYo

2-5Selecting a Management InterfaceAdvantages of Using the Web Browser InterfaceAdvantages of Using the Web Browser InterfaceFigure 2-3. Example of th

A-22File TransfersCopying Diagnostic Data to a Remote Host, PC, or Unix WorkstationCopying Event Log Output to a Destination DeviceThis command uses T

A-23File TransfersCopying Diagnostic Data to a Remote Host, PC, or Unix WorkstationCopying Crash Log Data Content to a Destination DeviceThis command

A-24File TransfersCopying Diagnostic Data to a Remote Host, PC, or Unix Workstation

B-1BMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B-2Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationContentsPort and Static Trunk Monitoring Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-23Me

B-3Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationOverviewOverviewThe switch has several built-in tools for monitoring, analyzing, and trouble-shooting swit

B-4Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataStatus and Counters DataThis section describes the status and counters screens ava

B-5Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataMenu Access To Status and Counters Beginning at the Main Menu, display the Status

B-6Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataGeneral System InformationMenu AccessFrom the console Main Menu, select:1. Status

B-7Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataSwitch Management Address InformationMenu AccessFrom the Main Menu, select:1. Stat

2-6Selecting a Management InterfaceAdvantages of Using ProCurve Manager or ProCurve Manager PlusAdvantages of Using ProCurve Manager or ProCurve Manag

B-8Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataModule InformationUse this feature to determine which slots have modules installed

B-9Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataPort StatusThe web browser interface and the console interface show the same port

B-10Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataViewing Port and Trunk Group Statistics and Flow Control StatusThese features ena

B-11Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataMenu Access to Port and Trunk StatisticsTo access this screen from the Main Menu,

B-12Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataCLI Access To Port and Trunk Group StatisticsTo Display the Port Counter Summary

B-13Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataViewing the Switch’s MAC Address TablesThese features help you to view: The MAC

B-14Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataFigure B-8. Example of the Address TableTo page through the listing, use Next pag

B-15Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataPort-Level MAC Address Viewing and Searching. This feature displays and searches

B-16Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataCLI Access for MAC Address Views and SearchesSyntax: show mac-address [vlan <

B-17Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataSpanning Tree Protocol (STP) InformationMenu Access to STP DataFrom the Main Menu

2-7Selecting a Management InterfaceAdvantages of Using ProCurve Manager or ProCurve Manager PlusPCM and PCM+ enable greater control, uptime, and perfo

B-18Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataFigure B-13. Example of STP Port Information CLI Access to STP DataThis option li

B-19Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataInternet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) StatusThe switch uses the CLI to displa

B-20Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataVLAN InformationThe switch uses the CLI to display the following VLAN status:For

B-21Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataListing the VLAN ID (VID) and Status for ALL VLANs in the Switch. Figure

B-22Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataWeb Browser Interface Status InformationThe “home” screen for the web browser int

B-23Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort and Static Trunk Monitoring FeaturesPort and Static Trunk Monitoring FeaturesPort Monitoring Feature

B-24Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort and Static Trunk Monitoring FeaturesMenu: Configuring Port and Static Trunk MonitoringThis procedure

B-25Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort and Static Trunk Monitoring FeaturesFigure B-20. How To Select a Monitoring Port 5. Use the Space b

B-26Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort and Static Trunk Monitoring FeaturesCLI: Configuring Port and Static Trunk MonitoringPort and Static

B-27Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort and Static Trunk Monitoring FeaturesConfiguring the Monitor Port. This command assigns or removes a

2-8Selecting a Management InterfaceAdvantages of Using ProCurve Manager or ProCurve Manager Plus• Device Software Updates: This feature automatically

B-28Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort and Static Trunk Monitoring FeaturesFigure B-23. Examples of Removing Ports as Monitoring SourcesWeb

B-29Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationLocating a DeviceLocating a DeviceIf you are trying to locate a particular switch you can enter the chass

B-30Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationLocating a DeviceFigure B-25. Location of the Locator LEDLocator LED

C-1CTroubleshootingContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3Tr

C-2TroubleshootingContentsDisplaying the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-39CLI: Viewing the Configurat

C-3TroubleshootingOverviewOverviewThis chapter addresses performance-related network problems that can be caused by topology, switch configuration, an

C-4TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Approaches Check the network cables – Cabling problems are a frequent cause of network faults. Check the cables for

C-5TroubleshootingChassis Over-Temperature DetectionChassis Over-Temperature Detectioni. If a switch reaches an over-temperature condition, it generat

C-6TroubleshootingChassis Over-Temperature Detection If there are no fan failures, ensure that the ambient temperature in the switch’s operating area

C-7TroubleshootingBrowser or Telnet Access ProblemsBrowser or Telnet Access ProblemsCannot access the web browser interface: Access may be disabled

3-13Using the Menu InterfaceContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C-8TroubleshootingBrowser or Telnet Access ProblemsCannot Telnet into the switch console from a station on the network: Telnet access may be disable

C-9TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityUnusual Network ActivityNetwork activity that fails to meet accepted norms may indicate a hardware problem w

C-10TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityThis can also happen, for example, if the server is first configured to issue IP addresses with an unlimite

C-11TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityIP Multicast Traffic Floods Out All Ports; IGMP Does Not Appear To Filter Traffic. The IGMP feature does n

C-12TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityPort-Based Access Control (802.1X)-Related ProblemsNote To list the 802.1X port-access Event Log messages s

C-13TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityThe switch appears to be properly configured as a supplicant, but cannot gain access to the intended authen

C-14TroubleshootingUnusual Network Activitya server-specific key. If the switch already has a server-specific key assigned to the server’s IP address,

C-15TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityRadius-Related ProblemsThe switch does not receive a response to RADIUS authentication requests. In this c

C-16TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivitySpanning-Tree Protocol (STP) and Fast-Uplink ProblemsCaution If you enable STP, it is recommended that you

C-17TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivitySSH-Related ProblemsSwitch access refused to a client. Even though you have placed the cli-ent’s public ke

3-2Using the Menu InterfaceOverviewOverviewThis chapter describes the following: Overview of the Menu Interface Starting and ending a Menu session (

C-18TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityThe public key file you are trying to download has one of the following problems: A key in the file is too

C-19TroubleshootingUnusual Network Activitymemory to save the authentication configuration to flash, then pressing the Reset button or cycling the pow

C-20TroubleshootingUnusual Network Activity The access attempt is outside of the time frame allowed for the account. The allowed number of concurren

C-21TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityNone of the devices assigned to one or more VLANs on an 802.1Q-compliant switch are being recognized. If m

C-22TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityNote that attempting to create redundant paths through the use of VLANs will cause problems with some switc

C-23TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesEvent Log OperationThe Event Log records operatin

C-24TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem Sources(The event log is not erased by using the Reboot Switch command in the Main Menu.)Table C-

C-25TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesMenu: Entering and Navigating in the Event Log From the Main Menu, select Event Log.Figur

C-26TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesCLI:Using the CLI, you can list Events recorded since the last boot of the switch All e

C-27TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesDebug and Syslog OperationYou can direct switch debug (Event log) messages to these destin

3-3Using the Menu InterfaceStarting and Ending a Menu SessionNote If the switch has neither a Manager nor an Operator password, anyone having access t

C-28TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesDebug Types. This section describes the types of debug messages the switch can send to co

C-29TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesConfiguring the Switch To Send Debug Messages to One or More SyslogD Servers. Use the log

C-30TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesFor example, on a switch where there are no SyslogD servers configured, you would do the f

C-31TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesEnabling or Disabling Logging to Management Sessions and SyslogD Servers. Use this comman

C-32TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesFigure C-11. Example of Disabling Syslog OperationViewing Debug (Syslog and Session) Statu

C-33TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesFigure C-13. Example of Show Debug Status Rebooting the Switch or pressing the Reset butt

C-34TroubleshootingDiagnostic Tools Ensure that your Syslog server(s) will accept Debug messages. All Syslog messages the switch generates carry the

C-35TroubleshootingDiagnostic Tools2. If the attached end-node does not have an Auto mode setting, then you must manually configure the switch port to

C-36TroubleshootingDiagnostic ToolsWeb: Executing Ping or Link TestsFigure C-14. Link and Ping Test Screen on the Web Browser InterfaceSuccesses indic

C-37TroubleshootingDiagnostic ToolsTo halt a Link or Ping test before it concludes, click on the Stop button. To reset the screen to its default setti

3-4Using the Menu InterfaceStarting and Ending a Menu SessionHow To Start a Menu Interface SessionIn its factory default configuration, the switch con

C-38TroubleshootingDiagnostic ToolsLink Tests. You can issue single or multiple link tests with varying repeti-tions and timeout periods. The default

C-39TroubleshootingDiagnostic ToolsDisplaying the Configuration FileThe complete switch configuration is contained in a file that you can browse from

C-40TroubleshootingDiagnostic ToolsListing Switch Configuration and Operation Details for Helpin TroubleshootingThe show tech command outputs, in a si

C-41TroubleshootingDiagnostic Tools1. In Hyperterminal, click on Transfer | Capture Text...Figure C-17. The Capture Text window of the Hypertext Appli

C-42TroubleshootingDiagnostic ToolsCLI Administrative and Troubleshooting CommandsThese commands provide information or perform actions that you may f

C-43TroubleshootingRestoring the Factory-Default ConfigurationRestoring the Factory-Default ConfigurationAs part of your troubleshooting process, it m

C-44TroubleshootingRestoring a Flash ImageRestoring a Flash ImageThe switch can lose its operating system if either the primary or secondary flash ima

C-45TroubleshootingRestoring a Flash Image4. Since the OS file is large, you can increase the speed of the download by changing the switch console and

C-46TroubleshootingRestoring a Flash ImageFigure C-19. Example of Xmodem Download in Progress8. When the download completes, the switch reboots from p

D-1DMAC Address ManagementContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-5Using the Menu InterfaceStarting and Ending a Menu SessionFigure 3-1. The Main Menu with Manager PrivilegesFor a description of Main Menu features,

D-2MAC Address ManagementOverviewOverviewThe switch assigns MAC addresses in these areas: For management functions:• One Base MAC address assigned to

D-3MAC Address ManagementDetermining MAC Addresses in the Switch Use the CLI to view the switch’s port MAC addresses in hexadecimal format. Menu: Vie

D-4MAC Address ManagementDetermining MAC Addresses in the SwitchCLI: Viewing the Port and VLAN MAC Addresses The MAC address assigned to each switch p

D-5MAC Address ManagementDetermining MAC Addresses in the SwitchFigure D-2. Example of Port MAC Address Assignments ifPhysAddress.226 & 237MAC Ad

D-6MAC Address ManagementViewing the MAC Addresses of Connected DevicesViewing the MAC Addresses of Connected DevicesSyntax: show mac-address [ mac-ad

D-7MAC Address ManagementViewing the MAC Addresses of Connected DevicesTo list the MAC addresses of devices the switch has detected, use the show mac-

D-8MAC Address ManagementViewing the MAC Addresses of Connected Devices

E-1EDaylight Savings Time on ProCurve SwitchesConfiguring Daylight Savings TimeThis information applies to the following ProCurve switches:ProCurve sw

E-2Daylight Savings Time on ProCurve SwitchesConfiguring Daylight Savings TimeCanada and Continental US:• Begin DST at 2am on the second Sunday in Mar

E-3Daylight Savings Time on ProCurve SwitchesConfiguring Daylight Savings TimeBefore configuring a "User defined" Daylight Time Rule, it is

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3-6Using the Menu InterfaceStarting and Ending a Menu SessionFigure 3-2. An Asterisk Indicates a Configuration Change Requiring a Reboot1. In the curr

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Index – 1IndexSymbols=> prompt … C-44Numerics802.1XLLDP blocked … 12-32802.1X effect, LLDP … 12-51Aaccessmanager … 12-13operator … 12-13Actions lin

2 – Indexconfiguration … 3-7Bootp … 8-14comparing startup to running … 6-5console … 7-3copying … A-18download … A-3factory default … 6-8, 8-2IP … 8-3n

Index – 3EEmergency Location Identification Number … 12-26ending a console session … 3-5event log … 3-7, C-23navigation … C-25See also debug logging.s

4 – IndexKkill command … 7-10LLACP802.1x, not allowed … 11-21active … 11-14, 11-18CLI access … 11-10default port operation … 11-19described … 11-5, 11

Index – 5packet dropped … 12-28packet time-to-live … 12-30packet-forwarding … 12-28packets not forwarded … 12-26per-port counters … 12-49port descript

6 – Indexnetwork management functions … 12-5network manager address … 12-4, 12-5network monitoringtraffic overload … B-23Network Monitoring Port scree

Index – 7STP … 11-7STP operation … 11-6traffic distribution … 11-6Trk1 … 11-6trunk (non-protocol) option … 11-5trunk option described … 11-23types … 1

8 – Indexshow tech … C-40slow network … C-9SNMP … 12-3CLI commands … 12-13communities … 12-4, 12-5, 12-12, 12-13, 12-14configure … 12-4, 12-5IP … 12-3

Index – 9Syslogfacility, user … C-34See debug logging.severity, "debug" … C-34system configuration screen … 7-11System Name parameter … 7-12

3-7Using the Menu InterfaceMain Menu FeaturesMain Menu FeaturesFigure 3-3. The Main Menu View with Manager PrivilegesThe Main Menu gives you access to

10 – IndexURLbrowser interface online help location … 5-13management … 5-13management server … 5-12, 5-13ProCurve Networking … 5-13support … 5-12, 5-1

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3-8Using the Menu InterfaceScreen Structure and Navigation Command Line (CLI): Selects the Command Line Interface at the same level (Manager or Opera

3-9Using the Menu InterfaceScreen Structure and NavigationFigure 3-4. Elements of the Screen Structure“Forms” Design. The configuration screens, in pa

3-10Using the Menu InterfaceScreen Structure and NavigationTable 3-1. How To Navigate in the Menu Interface Task: Actions:Execute an actionfrom the “A

3-11Using the Menu InterfaceRebooting the SwitchTo get Help on individual parameter descriptions. In most screens there is a Help option in the Actio

3-12Using the Menu InterfaceRebooting the Switch(Note that statistical counters can be reset to zero without rebooting the switch.)To Reboot the switc

3-13Using the Menu InterfaceRebooting the SwitchRebooting To Activate Configuration Changes. Configuration changes for most parameters in the menu in

3-14Using the Menu InterfaceMenu Features ListMenu Features ListStatus and Counters• General System Information• Switch Management Address Information

3-15Using the Menu InterfaceWhere To Go From HereWhere To Go From HereThis chapter provides an overview of the menu interface and how to use it. The f

iiiContentsProduct DocumentationAbout Your Switch Manual Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvFeature Index

3-16Using the Menu InterfaceWhere To Go From Here

4-14Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)ContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-2Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)OverviewOverviewThe CLI is a text-based command interface for configuring and monitoring the switch. The CLI

4-3Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)Using the CLIWhen you use the CLI to make a configuration change, the switch writes the change to the Running

4-4Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)Using the CLICaution ProCurve strongly recommends that you configure a Manager password. If a Manager passwor

4-5Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)Using the CLIManager Privileges Manager privileges give you three additional levels of access: Manager, Globa

4-6Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)Using the CLIChanging Interfaces. If you change from the CLI to the menu interface, or the reverse, you will

4-7Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)Using the CLIHow To Move Between LevelsMoving Between the CLI and the Menu Interface. When moving between in

4-8Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)Using the CLIFor example, if you use the menu interface to configure an IP address of “X” for VLAN 1 and late

4-9Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)Using the CLITyping ? at the Manager level produces this listing:Figure 4-4. Example of the Manager-Level Com

iv3 Using the Menu InterfaceContents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-

4-10Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)Using the CLItelnetterminalProCurve(config)# tAs mentioned above, if you type part of a command word and pre

4-11Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)Using the CLIListing Command Options. You can use the CLI to remind you of the options available for a comm

4-12Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)Using the CLIFigure 4-6. Example of Context-Sensitive Command-List HelpDisplaying Help for an Individual Com

4-13Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)Using the CLIFigure 4-8. Example of Help for a Specific Instance of a CommandNote that trying to list the he

4-14Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)Using the CLIPort or Trunk-Group Context . Includes port- or trunk-specific commands that apply only to the

4-15Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)Using the CLIFigure 4-9. Context-Specific Commands Affecting Port ContextIn the port context, the first bloc

4-16Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)Using the CLIVLAN Context . Includes VLAN-specific commands that apply only to the selected VLAN, plus Mana

4-17Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)CLI Control and EditingCLI Control and EditingKeystrokes Function[Ctrl] [A] Jumps to the first characte

4-18Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)CLI Control and Editing

5-15Using the Web Browser InterfaceContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

v5 Using the Web Browser InterfaceContents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-2Using the Web Browser InterfaceOverviewOverviewThe Web browser interface built into the switch lets you easily access the switch from a browser-bas

5-3Using the Web Browser InterfaceGeneral FeaturesGeneral FeaturesThe switch includes these web browser interface features:Switch Configuration:•Ports

5-4Using the Web Browser InterfaceStarting a Web Browser Interface Session with the Switch Starting a Web Browser Interface Session with the SwitchYou

5-5Using the Web Browser InterfaceStarting a Web Browser Interface Session with the SwitchUsing ProCurve Manager (PCM) or ProCurve Manager Plus (PCM+)

5-6Using the Web Browser InterfaceStarting a Web Browser Interface Session with the SwitchFigure 5-1. Example of Status Overview ScreenNote The above

5-7Using the Web Browser InterfaceTasks for Your First Web Browser Interface SessionTasks for Your First Web Browser Interface SessionThe first time y

5-8Using the Web Browser InterfaceTasks for Your First Web Browser Interface SessionThis window is the launching point for the basic configuration you

5-9Using the Web Browser InterfaceTasks for Your First Web Browser Interface SessionFigure 5-3. The Device Passwords WindowTo set the passwords:1. Acc

5-10Using the Web Browser InterfaceTasks for Your First Web Browser Interface SessionUsing the PasswordsFigure 5-4. Example of the Password Window in

5-11Using the Web Browser InterfaceTasks for Your First Web Browser Interface SessionOnline Help for the Web Browser InterfaceOnline Help is available

viUsing the Menu and Web Browser Interfaces To ImplementConfiguration Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-12Using the Web Browser InterfaceSupport/Mgmt URLs FeatureSupport/Mgmt URLs FeatureThe Support/Mgmt URLs window enables you to change the World Wide

5-13Using the Web Browser InterfaceSupport/Mgmt URLs FeatureSupport URLThis is the site that the switch accesses when you click on the Support tab on

5-14Using the Web Browser InterfaceSupport/Mgmt URLs FeatureFigure 5-7. How To Access Web Browser Interface Online HelpUsing the PCM Server for Switch

5-15Using the Web Browser InterfaceSupport/Mgmt URLs Feature3. Add an entry, or edit the existing entry in the Discovery portion of the global propert

5-16Using the Web Browser InterfaceStatus Reporting FeaturesStatus Reporting FeaturesBrowser elements covered in this section include: The Overview w

5-17Using the Web Browser InterfaceStatus Reporting FeaturesPolicy Management and Configuration. ProCurve PCM can perform network-wide policy managem

5-18Using the Web Browser InterfaceStatus Reporting Features % Error Pkts Rx: All error packets received by the port. (This indicator is a reddish co

5-19Using the Web Browser InterfaceStatus Reporting FeaturesFigure 5-11. Display of Numerical Values for the BarPort StatusFigure 5-12. The Port Statu

5-20Using the Web Browser InterfaceStatus Reporting FeaturesThe Alert LogThe web browser interface Alert Log, shown in the lower half of the screen, s

5-21Using the Web Browser InterfaceStatus Reporting FeaturesAlert Types and Detailed ViewsAs of August, 2006, the web browser interface generates the

viiMenu: Configuring IP Address, Gateway, and Time-To-Live (TTL) . . 8-5CLI: Configuring IP Address, Gateway, and Time-To-Live (TTL) . . . . 8-7We

5-22Using the Web Browser InterfaceStatus Reporting FeaturesFigure 5-14.Example of Alert Log Detail View

5-23Using the Web Browser InterfaceStatus Reporting FeaturesThe Status BarThe Status Bar is displayed in the upper left corner of the web browser inte

5-24Using the Web Browser InterfaceStatus Reporting Features Most Critical Alert Description. A brief description of the earliest, unacknowledged ale

5-25Using the Web Browser InterfaceStatus Reporting FeaturesTo provide the most information on network problems in the Alert Log, the recommended sens

5-26Using the Web Browser InterfaceStatus Reporting Features

6-16Switch Memory and ConfigurationContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-2Switch Memory and ConfigurationOverviewOverviewThis chapter describes: How switch memory manages configuration changes How the CLI implements con

6-3Switch Memory and ConfigurationOverview of Configuration File Management Running Config File: Exists in volatile memory and controls switch operat

6-4Switch Memory and ConfigurationOverview of Configuration File Management“permanent”. When you are satisfied that the change is satisfactory, you ca

6-5Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing the CLI To Implement Configuration ChangesUsing the CLI To Implement Configuration ChangesThe CLI offers these