Selecting a Management

Interface

 

 

Selecting a Management Interface

Advantages of Using the CLI

Advantages of Using the CLI

HP2512>

Operator Level

HP2512#

Manager Level

HP2512(config)#

Global Configuration Level

HP2512(<context>)# Context Configuration Levels (port, VLAN)

Figure 1-2. Example of The Command Prompt

Provides access to the complete set of the switch configuration, perfor- mance, and diagnostic features.

Offers out-of-band access (through the RS-232 connection) or Telnet (in- band) access.

Enables quick, detailed system configuration and management access to system operators and administrators experienced in command prompt interfaces.

Provides help at each level for determining available options and vari- ables.

CLI Usage

For information on how to use the CLI, refer to chapter 3. "Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)".

To perform specific procedures (such as configuring IP addressing or VLANs), use the Contents listing at the front of the manual to locate the information you need.

To monitor and analyze switch operation, see chapter 10, "Monitoring and Analyzing Switch Operation".

For information on individual CLI commands, refer to the Index or to the "Command Line Interface Reference Guide" available on HP’s ProCurve website at

http://www.hp.com/go/procurve

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