ProCurve 2610-PWR Technical Information

Management andConfiguration Guidewww.procurve.comProCurve SwitchesR.11.XX26102610-PWR

viiiAddress Prioritization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21Adding and Deleting SNTP Server Addresse

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

6-7Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing the CLI To Implement Configuration Changes3. Observe the switch’s performance with the new parameter settings

6-8Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing the CLI To Implement Configuration ChangesFigure 6-2. Boot Prompt for an Unsaved ConfigurationThe above prompt

6-9Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing the Menu and Web Browser Interfaces To Implement Configuration ChangesHow To Reset the startup-config and runn

6-10Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing the Menu and Web Browser Interfaces To Implement Configuration ChangesNote The only exception to this operati

6-11Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing the Menu and Web Browser Interfaces To Implement Configuration ChangesNote If you reconfigure a parameter in

6-12Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing the Menu and Web Browser Interfaces To Implement Configuration ChangesRebooting To Activate Configuration Cha

6-13Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image OptionsUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image OptionsThe switch features t

6-14Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image OptionsFor example, if the switch is using a software version of R.01.01 st

6-15Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image OptionsFigure 6-9. Determining the Software Version in Primary and Secondar

ixOperating Rules for Port-Based Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32Configuring and Viewing Port-Based Priority . . . . . .

6-16Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image Optionsflash and you can either copy the secondary image into primary or do

6-17Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image OptionsSyntax: copy flash flash <destination flash>where: destination

6-18Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image Options1. First verify that a usable flash image exists in secondary flash.

6-19Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image OptionsTable 6-2. Comparing the Boot and Reload CommandsBooting from Primar

6-20Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image OptionsSyntax: boot system flash < primary | secondary >For example,

6-21Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image OptionsFigure 6-15. Using Reload with Pending Configuration ChangesSchedule

6-22Switch Memory and ConfigurationUsing Primary and Secondary Flash Image OptionsOperating NotesDefault Boot Source. The switch reboots from primary

6-23Switch Memory and ConfigurationMultiple Configuration FilesMultiple Configuration Files The switches covered in this guide allow up to three start

6-24Switch Memory and ConfigurationMultiple Configuration Files Transitions from one software release to another can be performed while maintaining a

6-25Switch Memory and ConfigurationMultiple Configuration Files1. Reboot the switch through the Primary boot path using the startup-config file named

xAssigning PoE Ports to VLANs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14Applying Security Features to PoE Configurations .

6-26Switch Memory and ConfigurationMultiple Configuration FilesListing and Displaying Startup-Config FilesViewing the Startup-Config File Status with

6-27Switch Memory and ConfigurationMultiple Configuration FilesFigure 6-19. Example of Displaying the Current Multiple Configuration StatusDisplaying

6-28Switch Memory and ConfigurationMultiple Configuration FilesChanging the Reboot Configuration Policy. For a given reboot, the switch automatically

6-29Switch Memory and ConfigurationMultiple Configuration Filespressing the Reset button or to a power cycle always uses the software version in prima

6-30Switch Memory and ConfigurationMultiple Configuration FilesManaging Startup-Config Files in the SwitchRenaming an Existing Startup-Config FileCrea

6-31Switch Memory and ConfigurationMultiple Configuration Files For example, suppose both primary and secondary flash memory contain software releaseR

6-32Switch Memory and ConfigurationMultiple Configuration FilesIf you wanted to experiment with configuration changes to the software version in secon

6-33Switch Memory and ConfigurationMultiple Configuration FilesErasing a Startup-Config FileYou can erase any of the startup-config files in the switc

6-34Switch Memory and ConfigurationMultiple Configuration FilesFigure 6-22 illustrates using erase config < filename > to remove a startup-conf

6-35Switch Memory and ConfigurationMultiple Configuration Files Boots the switch from primary flash using the new startup-config file. Figure 6-23. E

xiSNMP Version 3 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-8Group Access Levels . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-36Switch Memory and ConfigurationMultiple Configuration FilesTFTP: Copying a Configuration File from a Remote HostFor example, the following command

6-37Switch Memory and ConfigurationMultiple Configuration FilesXmodem: Copying a Configuration from a Serially Connected HostSyntax: copy xmodem confi

6-38Switch Memory and ConfigurationMultiple Configuration Files

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

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 TelnetOutbound Telnet to Another Device. This feature

7-7Interface Access and System InformationInterface Access: Console/Serial Link, Web, and TelnetFor example, to use one command to configure the switc

xiiA File TransfersContents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1Overview

7-8Interface Access and System Information Interface Access: Console/Serial Link, Web, and TelnetCLI Local Terminal Mode. To enable temporary and

7-9Interface Access and System InformationDenying Interface Access by Terminating Remote Management SessionsDenying Interface Access by Terminating Re

7-10Interface Access and System Information System InformationSystem InformationSystem Information Features Configuring system information is opti

7-11Interface Access and System InformationSystem InformationTime Zone: The number of minutes your time zone location is to the West (-) or East (+) o

7-12Interface Access and System Information System Information3. Refer to the online help provided with this screen for further information on con

7-13Interface Access and System InformationSystem InformationConfigure a System Name, Contact, and Location for the Switch. To help distinguish one s

7-14Interface Access and System Information System InformationReconfigure the Age Time for Learned MAC Addresses. This com-mand corresponds to th

7-15Interface Access and System InformationSystem InformationWeb: Configuring System ParametersIn the web browser interface, you can enter the followi

7-16Interface Access and System Information System Information

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

xiiiGeneral System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6Menu Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

xivUnusual Network Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7General Problems . . . . . . . . . .

8-12Configuring IP Addressing IP Configurationthrough the switch, configure the switch with an IP address and subnet mask compatible with your netw

8-13Configuring IP AddressingIP ConfigurationThe DHCP/Bootp Process. Whenever the IP Config parameter in the switch or in an individual VLAN in the s

8-14Configuring IP Addressing IP ConfigurationBootp Operation. When a Bootp server receives a request it searches its Bootp database for a record

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

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 DownloadsFigure 8-9. Configuration File in TFTP Se

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

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

xvD MAC Address ManagementContents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1Ov

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 Operationular server, it ignores time broadcasts fro

9-4Time Protocols SNTP: Viewing, Selecting, and ConfiguringNote that simply selecting a time synchronization protocol does not enable that protoco

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

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 Configuring2. Select SNTP as the time synchronization mode.3. Enable SNTP for Broadcast mode.4.

9-11Time ProtocolsSNTP: Viewing, Selecting, and ConfiguringNote Deleting an SNTP server when only one is configured disables SNTP unicast operation.Fo

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9-12Time Protocols SNTP: Viewing, Selecting, and ConfiguringFigure 9-6. Example of Specifying the SNTP Protocol Version NumberChanging the SNTP

9-13Time ProtocolsSNTP: Viewing, Selecting, and ConfiguringFigure 9-7. Example of SNTP with Time Sychronization DisabledDisabling the SNTP Mode. If y

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.

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

xviiProduct DocumentationNote For the latest version of all ProCurve switch documentation, including release notes covering recently added features, v

9-22Time Protocols SNTP Unicast Time Polling with Multiple SNTP Serversaccordingly, with the lowest decimal value assigned as the primary address,

9-23Time ProtocolsSNTP Messages in the Event LogDeleting Addresses. To delete an address, you must use the CLI. If there are multiple addresses and yo

9-24Time Protocols SNTP Messages in the Event Log

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

10-2Port Status and Basic Configuration ContentsConfiguring and Viewing Port-Based Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31Messages Re

10-3Port Status and Basic ConfigurationOverviewOverviewThis chapter describes how to view the current port configuration and how to configure ports to

10-4Port Status and Basic Configuration Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersTable 10-1. Status and Parameters for Each Port Type S

10-5Port Status and Basic ConfigurationViewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersMode(Continued)10/100/1000Base-T: • Auto-10: Allows the port

10-6Port Status and Basic Configuration Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersMenu: Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port Paramete

10-7Port Status and Basic ConfigurationViewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersFigure 10-1. Example of the Port Status ScreenUsing the Men

xviiiProduct DocumentationSoftware Feature IndexFor the software manual set supporting your switch model, the following feature index indicates which

10-8Port Status and Basic Configuration Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersFigure 10-2. Example of Port/Trunk Settings with a Tru

10-9Port Status and Basic ConfigurationViewing Port Status and Configuring Port Parameters show interface config: Lists a subset of the data shown by

10-10Port Status and Basic Configuration Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersDisplaying Spanning Tree Configuration DetailsTo view

10-11Port Status and Basic ConfigurationViewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersDisplaying Loop Protection StatusTo display information abo

10-12Port Status and Basic Configuration Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersNote that in the above syntax you can substitute an “i

10-13Port Status and Basic ConfigurationViewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersFor example, to configure a broadcast limit of 20% for all

10-14Port Status and Basic Configuration Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersThis means you can use a “straight-through” twisted-pa

10-15Port Status and Basic ConfigurationViewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersThe Auto-MDIX features apply only to copper port switches u

10-16Port Status and Basic Configuration Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersFigure 10-7. Example of Displaying the Current MDI Co

10-17Port Status and Basic ConfigurationViewing Port Status and Configuring Port ParametersViewing Transceiver StatusThe show tech transceivers comman

xixProduct DocumentationFile Transfers X - -Friendly Port Names XGVRP - X -IGMP - X -Interface Access (Telnet, Console/Serial, Web) X - -Jumbo Packets

10-18Port Status and Basic Configuration Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port Parameters For a non-ProCurve installed transceiver (see line 2

10-19Port Status and Basic ConfigurationJumbo FramesJumbo FramesThe Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the maximum size IP frame the switch can receiv

10-20Port Status and Basic Configuration Jumbo FramesOperating Rules Required Port Speed: Allows inbound and outbound jumbo frames on ports opera

10-21Port Status and Basic ConfigurationJumbo FramesOverview1. Determine the VLAN membership of the ports or trunks through which you want the switch

10-22Port Status and Basic Configuration Jumbo FramesViewing the Current Jumbo ConfigurationFigure 10-10. Example Listing of Static VLANs To Show

10-23Port Status and Basic ConfigurationJumbo FramesFigure 10-11. Example of Listing the VLAN Memberships for a Range of PortsFigure 10-12. Example

10-24Port Status and Basic Configuration Jumbo FramesEnabling or Disabling Jumbo Traffic on a VLANOperating Notes for Jumbo Traffic-Handling ProC

10-25Port Status and Basic ConfigurationJumbo FramesThis same condition generates a Fault-Finder message in the Alert log of the switch’s web browser

10-26Port Status and Basic Configuration Jumbo FramesFigure 10-13. Forwarding Jumbo frames Through Non-Jumbo PortsJumbo frames can also be forwar

10-27Port Status and Basic ConfigurationQoS Passthrough ModeQoS Passthrough ModeQoS Passthrough mode is designed to enhance the performance of line-ra

xxProduct DocumentationPort Trunking (LACP) X - -Port-Based Access Control - - XPort-Based Priority (802.1Q) X - -Power over Ethernet (PoE) X --Quali

10-28Port Status and Basic Configuration QoS Passthrough ModeNote As stated earlier, use of this QoS-Passthrough-Mode feature generally assumes th

10-29Port Status and Basic ConfigurationQoS Passthrough ModeFor example: ProCurve(config)# no qos-passthrough-modeCommand will take effect after savin

10-30Port Status and Basic Configuration Configuring Port-Based Priority for Incoming PacketsConfiguring Port-Based Priority for Incoming PacketsW

10-31Port Status and Basic ConfigurationConfiguring Port-Based Priority for Incoming Packetsdownstream device. If the outbound port is not configured

10-32Port Status and Basic Configuration Configuring Port-Based Priority for Incoming PacketsFor example, suppose you have configured port A10 to

10-33Port Status and Basic ConfigurationConfiguring Port-Based Priority for Incoming Packets On a given port, an inbound, tagged packet received on t

10-34Port Status and Basic Configuration Configuring Port-Based Priority for Incoming PacketsFor example, suppose you wanted to configure ports A1

10-35Port Status and Basic ConfigurationUsing Friendly (Optional) Port NamesUsing Friendly (Optional) Port NamesThis feature enables you to assign alp

10-36Port Status and Basic Configuration Using Friendly (Optional) Port Names To retain friendly port names across reboots, you must save the cur

10-37Port Status and Basic ConfigurationUsing Friendly (Optional) Port NamesFigure 10-17. Example of Configuring One Friendly Port Name on Multiple P

xxiProduct DocumentationUni-Directional Link Detection (UDLD) X - -VLANs - X -Web-based Authentication - - XXmodem X --Feature Management and Configu

10-38Port Status and Basic Configuration Using Friendly (Optional) Port NamesFor example:Figure 10-18. Example of Friendly Port Name Data for All

10-39Port Status and Basic ConfigurationUsing Friendly (Optional) Port NamesFigure 10-20. Example of a Friendly Port Name in a Per-Port Statistics Li

10-40Port Status and Basic Configuration Uni-Directional Link Detection (UDLD)For example, if you configure port A1 with a friendly port name:Figu

10-41Port Status and Basic ConfigurationUni-Directional Link Detection (UDLD)Figure 10-22. UDLD ExampleIn this example, each ProCurve switch load bal

10-42Port Status and Basic Configuration Uni-Directional Link Detection (UDLD)When a port is blocked by UDLD, the event is recorded in the switch

10-43Port Status and Basic ConfigurationUni-Directional Link Detection (UDLD)Enabling UDLDUDLD is enabled on a per port basis. For example, to enable

10-44Port Status and Basic Configuration Uni-Directional Link Detection (UDLD)Changing the Keepalive RetriesBy default, a port waits five seconds

10-45Port Status and Basic ConfigurationUni-Directional Link Detection (UDLD)Viewing UDLD InformationThe following show commands allow you to display

10-46Port Status and Basic Configuration Uni-Directional Link Detection (UDLD)To display detailed UDLD information for specific ports, enter the s

10-47Port Status and Basic ConfigurationUni-Directional Link Detection (UDLD)Configuration Warnings and Event Log MessagesWarning Messages. The follow

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10-48Port Status and Basic Configuration Uni-Directional Link Detection (UDLD)

11-111Power Over Ethernet (PoE) OperationContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11-2Power Over Ethernet (PoE) OperationOverviewOverviewPower Over Ethernet (PoE) technology allows IP telephones, wireless LAN access points, and othe

11-3Power Over Ethernet (PoE) OperationOverviewRelated PublicationsThis chapter introduces general PoE operation, PoE configuration and monitoring com

11-4Power Over Ethernet (PoE) OperationPower Availability and ProvisioningPower Availability and ProvisioningPowered Device (PD) SupportThe switch mus

11-5Power Over Ethernet (PoE) OperationPower Availability and ProvisioningPower PriorityIn the default configuration PoE power priority is determined

11-6Power Over Ethernet (PoE) OperationPower Availability and Provisioning9 - 12 High This priority class receives power only if all PDs on ports with

11-7Power Over Ethernet (PoE) OperationConfiguring PoE OperationConfiguring PoE OperationBy default, PoE support is enabled on the switch’s 10/100Base

11-8Power Over Ethernet (PoE) OperationConfiguring PoE OperationCycling Power on a PortSimply disabling a PoE port does not affect power delivery thro

11-9Power Over Ethernet (PoE) OperationConfiguring PoE OperationPoE for Pre-802.3af-standard PDsBy default, all ProCurve PoE switches support 802.3af-

1-11Getting StartedContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Con

11-10Power Over Ethernet (PoE) OperationConfiguring PoE OperationFor information on the meaning of other power status parameters, refer to “Viewing Po

11-11Power Over Ethernet (PoE) OperationViewing PoE Configuration and StatusViewing PoE Configuration and StatusDisplaying the Switch’s Global PoE Pow

11-12Power Over Ethernet (PoE) OperationViewing PoE Configuration and StatusDisplaying an Overview of PoE Status on All PortsFor example, show managem

11-13Power Over Ethernet (PoE) OperationViewing PoE Configuration and StatusDisplaying the PoE Status on Specific PortsSyntax: show power-management

11-14Power Over Ethernet (PoE) OperationPlanning and Implementing a PoE ConfigurationFor example, if you wanted to view the PoE status of port 5, you

11-15Power Over Ethernet (PoE) OperationPoE Event Log Messages MAC Address Security: Using Port Security, you can configure each switch port with a u

11-16Power Over Ethernet (PoE) OperationPoE Event Log MessagesPOE usage is below configured threshold of <1 - 99> %< slot-# > POE usage is

11-17Power Over Ethernet (PoE) OperationPoE Event Log MessagesPOE usage has exceeded threshold of < 1 - 99 > %< slot-# > POE usage has exc

11-18Power Over Ethernet (PoE) OperationPoE Event Log Messages

12-112Port TrunkingContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2Po

1-2Getting StartedIntroductionIntroductionThis Management and Configuration Guide is intended to support the following switches: ProCurve Series 2610

12-2Port Trunking OverviewOverviewThis chapter describes creating and modifying port trunk groups. This includes non-protocol trunks and LACP (80

12-3Port TrunkingPort Status and ConfigurationFigure 12-1. Conceptual Example of Port TrunkingPort Connections and ConfigurationAll port trunk links

12-4Port Trunking Port Status and ConfigurationLACP Note LACP operation requires full-duplex (FDx) links. For most installations, ProCurve recomme

12-5Port TrunkingPort Status and ConfigurationTable 12-1. Trunk Types Used in Static and Dynamic Trunk GroupsTable 12-2. Trunk Configuration Protocols

12-6Port Trunking Port Status and ConfigurationTable 12-3. General Operating Rules for Port TrunksMedia: All ports on both ends of a trunk group m

12-7Port TrunkingPort Status and ConfigurationSpanning Tree: Spanning Tree operates as a global setting on the switch (one instance of Spanning Tree

12-8Port Trunking Port Status and ConfigurationMenu: Viewing and Configuring a Static Trunk GroupImportant Configure port trunking before you conn

12-9Port 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

12-10Port Trunking Port Status and Configuration8. Connect the trunked ports on the switch to the corresponding ports on the opposite device. If y

12-11Port TrunkingPort Status and ConfigurationUsing a port list specifies, for switch ports in a static trunk group, only the ports you want to view.

1-3Getting StartedConventions Square brackets ( [ ] ) indicate optional elements. Braces ( < > ) enclose required elements. Braces within squ

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

12-13Port TrunkingPort Status and ConfigurationOn the 2610-24 switch you can configure up to twelve port trunk groups having up to eight links each (w

12-14Port Trunking Port Status and ConfigurationProCurve(config)# no trunk c4-c5Enabling a Dynamic LACP Trunk Group. In the default port configur

12-15Port TrunkingPort Status and ConfigurationCaution Unless STP is running on your network, removing a port from a trunk can result in a loop. To he

12-16Port Trunking Port Status and ConfigurationLACP trunk status commands include:Thus, to display a listing of dynamic LACP trunk ports, you mus

12-17Port TrunkingPort Status and ConfigurationTable 12-4. LACP Trunk TypesLACP Port Trunk ConfigurationOperationDynamic LACP This option automaticall

12-18Port Trunking Port Status and ConfigurationDefault Port OperationIn the default configuration, all ports are configured for passive LACP. How

12-19Port TrunkingPort Status and ConfigurationLACP Notes and Restrictions802.1X (Port-Based Access Control) Configured on a Port. To main-tain secur

12-20Port Trunking Port Status and ConfigurationTo restore LACP to the port, you must remove port security and re-enable LACP active or passive.Ch

12-21Port TrunkingPort Status and ConfigurationEasy control methods include either disabling LACP on the selected ports or configuring them to operate

1-4Getting StartedSources for More InformationProCurve(config)# ip default-gateway 18.28.152.1/24ProCurve(config)# vlan 1 ip address 18.28.36.152/24Pr

12-22Port Trunking Port Status and ConfigurationDynamic LACP Trunk Group: Appears in the output from the CLI show lacp command. Outbound Traffic D

12-23Port TrunkingPort Status and ConfigurationBroadcasts, multicasts, and floods from different source addresses are dis-tributed evenly across the l

12-24Port Trunking Port Status and Configuration

13-113Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13-2Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsContentsLLDP Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13-3Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchOverviewYou can manage th

13-4Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchSNMP Management FeaturesSNMP management features on the switch

13-5Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchIf you want to restrict access to one or more specific nodes,

13-6Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchSNMP Version 3 CommandsSNMP version 3 (SNMPv3) adds new comman

13-7Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchSNMPv3 EnableThe snmpv3 enable command starts a dialog that pe

1-5Getting StartedSources for More InformationFigure 1-2. Getting Help in the Menu Interface For information on a specific command in the CLI, type t

13-8Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchSNMP Version 3 Users The second step to using SNMPv3 on the sw

13-9Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchTo establish a user you must first add the user names to the l

13-10Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchThen you must set the group access level to the user. This is

13-11Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchGroup Access LevelsThe switch supports eight predefined group

13-12Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchSNMP Communities SNMP commuities are supported by the switch

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

13-14Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchCaution Deleting or changing the community named “public” pre

13-15Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchFigure 13-6. The SNMP Add or Edit ScreenNeed Help? If you ne

13-16Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchCLI: Viewing and Configuring SNMP Community NamesListing Comm

13-17Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchConfiguring Community Names and Values. The snmp-server comm

ProCurve Switch 2610 SeriesSwitch 2610-PWR SeriesManagement and Configuration GuideNovember 2008

1-6Getting StartedNeed Only a Quick Start?Need Only a Quick Start?IP AddressingIf you just want to give the switch an IP address so that it can commun

13-18Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchSNMP Notification and TrapsThe switches covered in this guide

13-19Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchFigure 13-8. Example of SNMPv3 Configuration Session[no] snm

13-20Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchTrap FeaturesA trap receiver is a management station designat

13-21Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchUsing the CLI To List Current SNMP Trap Receivers. This comm

13-22Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchNote If you specify a community name that does not exist—that

13-23Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchIf the sending agent does not receive an SNMP response back f

13-24Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchSending Event Log Messages as TrapsUse the following options

13-25Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchUsing the CLI To Enable Authentication Traps. For example:Pr

13-26Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the SwitchThe show sflow agent command displays read-only switch agent

13-27Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsUsing SNMP Tools To Manage the Switch Timeout displays the number of seconds remaining before the

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

13-28Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)LLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)To standardize device disc

13-29Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Also, by using show commands to access the switch’s neighbor d

13-30Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)General LLDP OperationAn LLDP packet contains data about the t

13-31Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Transmit and Receive Mode. With LLDP enabled, the switch peri

13-32Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Remote Management Address. The switch always includes an IP a

13-33Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Options for Reading LLDP Information Collected by the SwitchYo

13-34Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)LLDP Operating RulesPort Trunking. LLDP manages trunked ports

13-35Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)LLDP Operation and CommandsIn the default configuration, LLDP

13-36Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)For example, show lldp config produces the following display w

13-37Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Figure 13-16. Example of Per-Port Configuration DisplayConfig

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

13-38Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Changing the Transmission Interval for LLDP Packets. This int

13-39Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Changing the Delay Interval Between Advertisements Generated b

13-40Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Changing the Reinitialization Delay Interval. In the default

13-41Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)For example, this command enables SNMP notification on ports 1

13-42Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Configuring Per-Port LLDP Transmit and Receive ModesThese comm

13-43Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)For example, if port 3 belongs to a subnetted VLAN that includ

13-44Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)For example, if you wanted to exclude the system name from the

13-45Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Displaying Switch Information Available for Outbound Advertise

13-46Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Figure 13-18. Example of Displaying the Global and Per-Port I

13-47Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Syntax show lldp info remote-device [ port-list ]Without the [

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

13-48Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Figure 13-20. Example of a Global Listing of Discovered Devic

13-49Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Displaying LLDP StatisticsLLDP statistics are available on bot

13-50Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)— Continued from the preceding page. —Per-Port LLDP Counters:N

13-51Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol) Figure 13-22. Example of a Global LLDP Statistics DisplayFig

13-52Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)LLDP Operating NotesNeighbor Maximum. The neighbors table in

13-53Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)LLDP and CDP Data ManagementThis section describes points to n

13-54Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Note Because ProCurve switches do not generate CDP packets, th

13-55Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)CDP Operation and CommandsBy default the switches covered by t

13-56Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)The following example shows the default CDP configuration.Figu

13-57Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)Enabling CDP Operation. Enabling CDP operation (the default)

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

13-58Configuring for Network Management ApplicationsLLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)

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

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 SoftwareUsing Secure Copy and SFTPFor some situations you may want to use a secure method to issue commands or cop

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

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

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

A-12File TransfersDownloading Switch Software7. Download OS2. Press [E] (for Edit).3. Use the Space bar to select XMODEM in the Method field.4. Press

A-13File TransfersDownloading Switch SoftwareNote that if you do not specify the flash destination, the Xmodem download defaults to primary flash.For

A-14File TransfersDownloading Switch SoftwareSwitch-to-Switch DownloadYou can use TFTP to transfer a switch software file between two ProCurve switche

A-15File TransfersDownloading Switch SoftwareGeneral System Informationb. Check the Firmware revision line.CLI: Switch-To-Switch DownloadsYou can do

A-16File TransfersDownloading Switch SoftwareIf you do not specify either a primary or secondary flash location for the destination, the download auto

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

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

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

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 OperationContentsWeb Browser Interface Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-26Port and St

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

2-7Selecting a Management InterfaceAdvantages of Using ProCurve Manager or ProCurve Manager PlusRMON and sFlow, users can monitor overall traffic leve

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 Statu

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 Data The MAC addresses that the switch has learned from network devices attached to

B-14Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataMenu Access to the MAC Address Views and SearchesPer-VLAN MAC-Address Viewing and

B-15Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataFinding the Port Connection for a Specific Device on a VLAN. This feature uses a

2-8Selecting a Management InterfaceAdvantages of Using ProCurve Manager or ProCurve Manager Plus

B-16Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataFigure B-10. Listing MAC Addresses for a Specific Port2. Use the Space bar to sel

B-17Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataCorresponding Port Numbers. For example, to list the learned MAC address on

B-18Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataSpanning Tree Protocol (STP) InformationMenu Access to STP DataFrom the Main Menu

B-19Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataFigure B-13. Example of STP Port Information CLI Access to STP DataThis option li

B-20Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataLoop ProtectionIn cases where spanning tree cannot be used to prevent loops at th

B-21Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataConfiguring Loop ProtectionLoop protection provides protection against loops by t

B-22Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataNotes The receiver-action option can be configured on a per-port basis and can

B-23Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataFigure B-15. Example of IGMP Group Data

B-24Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataVLAN InformationThe switch uses the CLI to display the following VLAN status:For

B-25Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataListing the VLAN ID (VID) and Status for ALL VLANs in the Switch. Figure

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

B-26Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters DataWeb Browser Interface Status InformationThe “home” screen for the web browser int

B-27Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort and Static Trunk Monitoring FeaturesPort and Static Trunk Monitoring FeaturesPort Monitoring Feature

B-28Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort and Static Trunk Monitoring FeaturesMenu: Configuring Port and Static Trunk MonitoringThis procedure

B-29Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort and Static Trunk Monitoring FeaturesFigure B-21. How To Select a Monitoring Port 5. Use the Space b

B-30Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort and Static Trunk Monitoring FeaturesCLI: Configuring Port and Static Trunk MonitoringPort and Static

B-31Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort and Static Trunk Monitoring FeaturesTo turn off monitoring:ProCurve(config)# no mirror-portSelecting

B-32Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort and Static Trunk Monitoring FeaturesWeb: Configuring Port MonitoringTo enable port monitoring:1. Cli

C-1CTroubleshootingContents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3Tr

C-2TroubleshootingContentsDisplaying the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-37CLI: Viewing the Configurat

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

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

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

C-5TroubleshootingBrowser or Telnet Access ProblemsBrowser or Telnet Access ProblemsCannot access the web browser interface: Access may be disabled

C-6TroubleshootingBrowser or Telnet Access ProblemsCannot Telnet into the switch console from a station on the network: Telnet access may be disable

C-7TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityUnusual Network ActivityNetwork activity that fails to meet accepted norms may indicate a hardware problem w

C-8TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityThis can also happen, for example, if the server is first configured to issue IP addresses with an unlimited

C-9TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityFilter Traffic. The IGMP feature does not operate if the switch or VLAN does not have an IP address configu

C-10TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityThere can be several reasons for not receiving a response to an authentication request. Do the following:

C-11TroubleshootingUnusual Network Activityunauthorized. 802.1X is not active on the switch. After you execute aaa port-access authenticator active,

C-12TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityFigure C-2. Example of How To List the Global and Server-Specific Radius Encryption KeysAlso, ensure that t

C-13TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityRadius-Related ProblemsThe switch does not receive a response to RADIUS authentication requests. In this c

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-14TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivitySpanning-Tree Protocol (STP) and Fast-Uplink ProblemsCaution If you enable STP, it is recommended that you

C-15TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivitySSH-Related ProblemsSwitch access refused to a client. Even though you have placed the cli-ent’s public ke

C-16TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityThe public key file you are trying to download has one of the following problems: A key in the file is too

C-17TroubleshootingUnusual Network Activitymemory to save the authentication configuration to flash, then pressing the Reset button or cycling the pow

C-18TroubleshootingUnusual Network Activity The access attempt is outside of the time frame allowed for the account. The allowed number of concurren

C-19TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityNone of the devices assigned to one or more VLANs on an 802.1Q-compliant switch are being recognized. If m

C-20TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityNote that attempting to create redundant paths through the use of VLANs will cause problems with some switc

C-21TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesEvent Log OperationThe Event Log records operatin

C-22TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem Sources(The event log is not erased by using the Reboot Switch command in the Main Menu.)Table C-

C-23TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesMenu: Entering and Navigating in the Event Log From the Main Menu, select Event Log.Figur

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

C-24TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesCLI:Using the CLI, you can list Events recorded since the last boot of the switch All e

C-25TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesDebug and Syslog OperationYou can direct switch debug (Event log) messages to these destin

C-26TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesDebug TypesThis section describes the types of debug messages the switch can send to confi

C-27TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesConfiguring the Switch To Send Debug Messages to One or More SyslogD ServersUse the loggin

C-28TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesFor example, on a switch where there are no SyslogD servers configured, you would do the f

C-29TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesEnabling or Disabling Logging to Management Sessions and SyslogD Servers. Use this comman

C-30TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesFigure C-10. Example of Disabling Syslog OperationViewing Debug (Syslog and Session) Statu

C-31TroubleshootingUsing Logging To Identify Problem SourcesFigure C-12. Example of Show Debug Status Rebooting the Switch or pressing the Reset butt

C-32TroubleshootingDiagnostic Toolsserver, ensure that the server’s Syslog application is configured to accept the “debug” severity level. (The defaul

C-33TroubleshootingDiagnostic ToolsPing and Link TestsThe Ping test and the Link test are point-to-point tests between your switch and another IEEE 80

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

C-34TroubleshootingDiagnostic ToolsWeb: Executing Ping or Link TestsFigure C-13.Link and Ping Test Screen on the Web Browser InterfaceSuccesses indica

C-35TroubleshootingDiagnostic ToolsNumber of Packets to Send is the number of times you want the switch to attempt to test a connection.Timeout in Sec

C-36TroubleshootingDiagnostic ToolsLink Tests. You can issue single or multiple link tests with varying repeti-tions and timeout periods. The default

C-37TroubleshootingDiagnostic ToolsDisplaying the Configuration FileThe complete switch configuration is contained in a file that you can browse from

C-38TroubleshootingDiagnostic ToolsListing Switch Configuration and Operation Details for Help in TroubleshootingThe show tech command outputs, in a s

C-39TroubleshootingDiagnostic Tools1. In Hyperterminal, click on Transfer | Capture Text...Figure C-16. The Capture Text window of the Hypertext Appli

C-40TroubleshootingDiagnostic ToolsCLI Administrative and Troubleshooting CommandsThese commands provide information or perform actions that you may f

C-41TroubleshootingDiagnostic Tools A Low Maxttl Causes Traceroute To Halt Before Reaching the Destination Address. For example, executing traceroute

C-42TroubleshootingDiagnostic ToolsFigure C-18. Example of a Completed Traceroute EnquiryContinuing from the previous example (figure C-18, above), ex

C-43TroubleshootingDiagnostic ToolsExecuting traceroute where the route becomes blocked or otherwise fails results in an output marked by timeouts for

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

C-44TroubleshootingRestoring the Factory-Default ConfigurationRestoring the Factory-Default ConfigurationAs part of your troubleshooting process, it m

C-45TroubleshootingRestoring a Flash ImageRestoring a Flash ImageThe switch can lose its operating system if either the primary or secondary flash ima

C-46TroubleshootingRestoring a Flash Image4. Since the OS file is large, you can increase the speed of the download by changing the switch console and

C-47TroubleshootingRestoring a Flash ImageFigure C-21. Example of Xmodem Download in Progress8. When the download completes, the switch reboots from p

C-48TroubleshootingRestoring a Flash Image

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

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-1. Example of Port MAC Address Assignments ifPhysAddress.226 & 237MAC Ad

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

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

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

E-4Daylight Savings Time on ProCurve SwitchesConfiguring Daylight Savings Time

Index – 1IndexSymbols=> prompt … C-45Numerics802.1xLLDP blocked … 13-34802.1X effect, LLDP … 13-52802.3u auto negotiation standard … 10-4Aaccessman

2 – Indexcopying … A-18download … A-3factory default … 6-9, 8-2IP … 8-3network monitoring … B-27permanent … 6-7permanent change defined … 6-5port … 10

Index – 3Syslog, number of servers … C-25Telnet session … C-25debug logging, LLDP … 13-32default gateway … 8-3default trunk type … 12-9Device Password

3-8Using the Menu InterfaceMain Menu Features Command Line (CLI): Selects the Command Line Interface at the same level (Manager or Operator) that you

4 – Indexinform requests … 13-22invalid input … 4-13IPCLI access … 8-7configuration … 8-3DHCP/Bootp … 8-3duplicate address … C-7duplicate address, DHC

Index – 5active port … 13-29advertisement … 13-29advertisement content … 13-42advertisement data … 13-44advertisement, mandatory data … 13-42advertise

6 – Indexconfiguring … B-20send-disable … B-20show … 10-11transmit-interval … B-21trap … B-21loop, network … 12-3lost password … 5-10MMAC address … 8-

Index – 7planning and implementation … 11-14port priority … 11-5power supplies … 11-3pre standard detect … 11-11pre-802.3af-standard devices … 11-9pre

8 – IndexProCurve Networkingsupport URL … 5-13prompt, => … C-45public SNMP community … 13-5publication data … 1-iiQqos pass-through mode … 10-3, 10

Index – 9enabling … 13-6group access levels … 13-11, 13-12groups … 13-10network management problems with snmpv3 only … 13-6notification … 13-18restric

10 – Indextime protocolselecting … 9-3time server … 8-3time, configure … 7-14TimeP … 8-4, 8-5assignment methods … 9-2disabling … 9-20enabling and disa

Index – 11Vversion, OS … A-5, A-12, A-15viewtransceiver status … 10-17VLAN … 8-4, C-20, D-2address … 13-3Bootp … 8-14configuring Bootp … 8-14configuri

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3-9Using the Menu InterfaceScreen Structure and NavigationScreen Structure and NavigationMenu interface screens include these three elements: Paramet

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 InterfaceScreen Structure and NavigationTo get Help on individual parameter descriptions. In most screens there is a Help option i

iiiContentsProduct DocumentationSoftware Feature Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii1 Getti

3-12Using the Menu InterfaceRebooting the SwitchRebooting the SwitchRebooting the switch from the menu interface Terminates all current sessions and

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

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 CLIStartup Config file in non-volatile memory. If you reboot the switch without first using write m

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

ivStarting and Ending a Menu Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3How To Start a Menu Interface Session . . . . .

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

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 CLIFigure 4-9. Context-Specific Commands Affecting Port ContextProCurve(eth-C5-C8)#?ProCurve(eth-C

4-15Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)Using the CLIVLAN Context . Includes VLAN-specific commands that apply only to the selected VLAN, plus Mana

vTasks for Your First Web Browser Interface Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7Viewing the “First Time Install” Window . . . . . . . . .

4-16Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)CLI Control and EditingCLI Control and EditingKeystrokes Function[Ctrl] [A] Jumps to the first characte

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

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

viOperating Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22Multiple Configuration Files . . . . .

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

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 InterfaceStatus Reporting FeaturesStatus Reporting FeaturesBrowser elements covered in this section include: The Overview w

5-15Using the Web Browser InterfaceStatus Reporting FeaturesPolicy Management and Configuration. ProCurve PCM can perform network-wide policy managem

5-16Using the Web Browser InterfaceStatus Reporting Features % Error Pkts Rx: All error packets received by the port. (This indicator is a reddish co

5-17Using the Web Browser InterfaceStatus Reporting FeaturesFigure 5-10. Display of Numerical Values for the BarPort StatusFigure 5-11. The Port Statu

5-18Using the Web Browser InterfaceStatus Reporting FeaturesThe Alert LogThe web browser interface Alert Log, shown in the lower half of the screen, s

5-19Using the Web Browser InterfaceStatus Reporting FeaturesAlert Types and Detailed ViewsThe web browser interface generates the following alert type

viiOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2IP Configuration . . . .

5-20Using the Web Browser InterfaceStatus Reporting FeaturesFigure 5-13.Example of Alert Log Detail ViewThe Status BarThe Status Bar is displayed in t

5-21Using the Web Browser InterfaceStatus Reporting FeaturesTable 5-1.Status Indicator Key System Name. The name you have configured for the switch b

5-22Using the Web Browser InterfaceStatus Reporting FeaturesFigure 5-15. The Fault Detection WindowThe Fault Detection screen contains a list box for

5-23Using the Web Browser InterfaceStatus Reporting Features Never. Disables the Alert Log and transmission of alerts (traps) to the management se

5-24Using the Web Browser InterfaceStatus Reporting Features

6-16Switch Memory and ConfigurationContents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-2Switch Memory and ConfigurationContentsTransferring Startup-Config Files To or From a Remote Server . . . . 6-35TFTP: Copying a Configuration File

6-3Switch Memory and ConfigurationOverviewOverviewThis chapter describes: How switch memory manages configuration changes How the CLI implements con

6-4Switch Memory and ConfigurationOverview of Configuration File Management Running Config File: Exists in volatile memory and controls switch operat

6-5Switch Memory and ConfigurationOverview of Configuration File Management“permanent”. When you are satisfied that the change is satisfactory, you ca