6

Configuring the Switch

Overview

This chapter describes the switch configuration features available in both the switch console and the web browser interface. If you need information on how to operate either the web browser interface or the switch console, refer to:

■Chapter 3, “Using the HP Web Browser Interface”

■Chapter 4, “Using the Switch Console”

Why Reconfigure? In its factory default configuration, the switch operates as a multiport learning bridge. However, to enable specific management features and to “fine-tune” your switch for the specific performance and security needs in your network, you may want to reconfigure individual switch parameters.

How To Find Configuration Information. Each section in this chapter is

organized as follows:

■Introductory feature information: Provides an overview of the fea- ture.

■“How-To” configuration steps: Describes the step-by-step process used to actually configure the feature. It also includes examples of the web browser interface and console interface screens.

■Detailed feature information: Provides a more in-depth description of the feature, along with notes on interoperation with other features, where appropriate.

To find a specific feature, see the table on the next page.

Switch the Configuring

6-1