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Selecting a Management	Interface

Selecting a Management Interface

Advantages of Using HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches

Advantages of Using HP TopTools for

Hubs & Switches

You can operate HP TopTools from a PC on the network to monitor traffic, manage your hubs and switches, and proactively recommend network changes to increase network uptime and optimize performance. Easy to install and use, HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches is the answer to your management challenges.

Figure 1-4. Example of HP TopTools Main Screen

HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches enables greater control, uptime, and performance in your network:

■For networked devices

•Enables fast installation of hubs and switches.

•Enables you to proactively manage your network by using the Alert Log to quickly identify problems and suggest solutions, saving valu- able time.

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Hp procurve series 2500 switches Page HP ProCurve Switches 2512 Management and Configuration Guide Publication Number Use of This Guide and Other ProCurve Switch Documentation PrefacePreface Page Contents Using a Standalone Web Browser in a PC or Unix Workstation Tasks for Your First HP Web Browser Interface Session Globally Assigned IP Network Addresses Chapter Contents Overview Viii Web Displaying and Configuring Port Security Features Menu Viewing and Configuring IP Authorized ManagersWeb Configuring IP Authorized Managers Operating and Troubleshooting Notes Advanced Management Rmon and HP Extended Rmon Support Extended Rmon Vlan Support and the Default Vlan Another Stack Monitoring Stack Status Igmp Operating Features Multimedia Traffic Control with IP Multicast Igmp 10-8 10-9 Using the Event Log To Identify Problem Sources Daylight Savings Time on HP ProCurve Switches Xvi Chapter Contents Selecting a Management Interface Overview Understanding Management InterfacesSelecting a Management Interface Selecting a Management Interface Advantages of Using the Menu Interface Menu interface also provides access forEnables Telnet in-band access to the menu functionality Advantages of Using the Menu Interface Advantages of Using the CLI HP2512config#CLI Usage HP2512 Advantages of Using the HP Web Browser Interface Advantages of Using the HP Web Browser Interface Advantages of Using HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches Advantages of Using HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches Interface Selecting a Management Interface Using the Menu Interface Starting and Ending a Menu SessionScreen Structure and Navigation Configure these features Using the Menu InterfaceUsing Menu Interface Starting and Ending a Menu Session Menu Interaction with Other InterfacesStarting and Ending a Menu Session How To Start a Menu Interface Session PasswordHP2512# menu Enter Results How To End a Menu Session and Exit from the Console Main Menu with Manager Privileges Using the Menu Interface Main Menu Features Main Menu Features Using the Menu Interface Screen Structure and Navigation Screen Structure and Navigation How To Navigate in the Menu Interface TaskActions Example Showing How To Display Help Rebooting the Switch Rebooting the Switch Indication of a Configuration Change Requiring a Reboot Reboot Switch option Menu Features List Menu Features ListLogout Where To Go From Here Option Where To Turn Using the Menu Interface Use Tab To Search for or Complete a Command Word Conventions for Command Option DisplaysDisplaying Help for an Individual Command Accessing the CLI Using the CLICLI commands are not case-sensitive Using the CLI Privilege Levels at Logon Location, such as a locked wiring closet Privilege Level OperationOperator Privileges HP2512 Enable HP2512config# vlan HP2512vlan-10#Manager Privileges Manager prompt Setup EnablePrivilege Level Hierarchy Menu How To Move Between Levels Change in Levels Example of Prompt , Command, and Result Listing Commands and Command Options Listing Commands Available at Any Privilege Level? at the Operator level produces this listing Example of the Manager-Level Command Listing Typing ? at the Manager level produces this listing Command Option Displays HP2512config# portTab HP2512config# port-security Example of How To List the Options for a Specific Command Displaying CLI Help Example of Context-Sensitive Command-List Help Interface CLI Configuration Commands and the Context Configuration Modes HP2512# interface help Invalid input interface 10. Context-Specific Commands Affecting Port Context HP2512eth-5-8# ? HP2512config# vlan HP2512vlan-100#HP2512vlan-100# ? CLI Control and Editing Using the HP Web Browser Interface Tasks for Your First HP Web Browser Interface Session Agent Enabled parameter setting to No Using Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceHP Web Browser Interface General Features General Features Web Browser Interface Requirements PCsPlatform Entity and OS Version Minimum Recommended PCs Using a Standalone Web Browser in a PC or Unix Workstation Enable Java and Enable JavaScript options Using HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches Http Window displayed for the selected device, as shown in figure Example of Status Overview Screen Viewing the First Time Install Window Tasks for Your First HP Web Browser Interface SessionTasks for Your First HP Web Browser Interface Session HP Web Browser Creating Usernames and Passwords in the Browser Interface Device Passwords Window String Using the Passwords Using the User NamesIf You Lose a Password Online Help for the HP Web Browser Interface Server URL on Support/Mgmt URLs Feature Support/Mgmt URLs Feature Support URL Help and the Management Server URLIf Online Help Fails To Operate. Do one of the following How To Access Web Browser Interface Online Help Status Reporting Features Status Reporting FeaturesOverview Window Port Utilization and Status Displays Port Utilization 10. Changing the Graph Area Scale 12. The Port Status Indicators and Legend Port Status Alert Log Sorting the Alert Log EntriesEach alert has the following fields of information Alert The specific event identification Alert Types Alert Strings and DescriptionsAlert String Alert Description Viewing Detail Views of Alert Log Entries Console interface Status Indicator Key Color Switch StatusStatus Bar Blue Setting Fault Detection Policy 16. The Fault Detection Window Using the HP Web Browser Interface Using Interface Access Console/Serial Link, Web IP Addressing Access, IP Configuration IP Configuration FeaturesIP Configuration Feature Default Menu HP2512# setup Remove it from the switchJust Want a Quick Start? IP Addressing with Multiple VLANs IP Addressing in a Stacking Environment To Configure IP Addressing Switch Configuration IP ConfigurationFrom the Main Menu, Select Following screen IP Commands Used in This Section Address Ip default-gateway Ip ttl No ip timepShow ip Syntax show ip HP2512config# ip ttl Web Configuring IP Addressing How IP Addressing Affects Switch OperationConfigure the Optional Timep Server Click on the Configuration tab DHCP/Bootp Operation Features Available Without an IP AddressNetwork Servers Address received via Dhcp or Bootp ReplyProcess immediately J2512switch Is the IP address to be assigned to the switch or Vlan Network Preparations for Configuring DHCP/Bootp Globally Assigned IP Network Addresses CountryCompany Name/Address Interface Access Features Locked environment Menu Modifying the Interface Access To Access the Interface Access ParametersSwitch Configuration System Information CLI Modifying the Interface Access Interface Access Commands Used in This Section To disable web browser access To re-enable web browser accessConfiguration will take effect Two parameters Example of Executing a Series of Console Commands Configuring Interface System Information Features At last Power resetSystem Information System Information Menu Viewing and Configuring System Information On configuration options for these featuresPress E for Edit. The cursor moves to the System Name field Enter, then press S for Save and return to the Main Menu CLI Viewing and Configuring System Information System Information Commands Used in This SectionSystem information settings For example, to configure the age interval to seven minutes HP2512config# mac-age-time Web Configuring System Parameters For example, to set the switch to 345 p.m. on October 1HP2512config# time 1545 10/01/00 Configure System Parameters in the Web Browser Interface Configuring Interface Port Trunking Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port Parameters Port Status and ConfigurationFeaturesViewing port status Configuring ports 10/100TX Status and Parameters for Each Port Type Status or Description Parameter Status or Description Menu Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port Parameters Using the Menu To Configure PortsTrunking on From the Main Menu, Select CLI Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port Parameters Port Status and Configuration CommandsShow interfaces Below Show interface config Interface Example of a Show Interface Command Listing Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port Parameters Web Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port Parameters Web browser interface Click on the Configuration tabClick on Port Configuration Viewing port trunks Configuring a static trunk None Group Port TrunkingPort Trunking Mbps Links Switch 2512 and 2524 Port Trunk Features and Operation T e U t i o n C P N o t e Trunk Configuration Methods HP2512config# Int eLacp passive Trunk Types Used in Static and Dynamic Trunk Groups Trunk Configuration Protocols See Trunk Group Operation Using Lacp onSee Trunk Operation Using the FEC Option on Protocol Trunking Options General Operating Rules for Port Trunks Monitor Port CLI To Configure Ports on Switch Configuration Port/Trunk Settings Example of the Configuration for a Two-Port Trunk Group Using the CLI To View Port Trunks Trunk Status and Configuration CommandsShow trunks Below Show lacp Trunk Interface lacp Example of a Show Trunk Listing Without Specifying Ports Using the CLI To Configure a Static or Dynamic Trunk Group You can configure trunk group types as follows Trunk Type Trunk Group MembershipTrk1 Static Dyn1 Dynamic Yes Trunk HP2512config# interface 5-6 lacp active HP2512config# no interface 1 lacp HP2512config# interface 1 lacp passiveWeb Viewing Existing Port Trunk Groups Click on Port Status Trunk Group Operation Using Lacp Trunk groupLacp trunk status include Lacp Trunk Types Default Port Operation Particular switch, execute the following command in the CLIHP2512 show lacp Lacp Port Status Data Disabled The port cannot carry traffic Lacp Notes and Restrictions Trunk Group Operation Using the Trunk Option Trunk Operation Using the FEC Option How the Switch Lists Trunk Data Outbound Traffic Distribution Across Trunked Links 11. Example of Port-Trunked Network Node a Node W Node B Node C Node Y Node D Node Z Through Traffic Control Optimizing Port Usage CLI Port Security Command Options and Operation Using Passwords, Port Chapter Contents Overview Using Password Security Password Features Default MenuLevel Actions Permitted Menu Setting Manager and Operator passwords To set a new password Continue Deletion of password protection? No CLI Setting Manager and Operator Passwords Password Commands Used in This SectionPassword below Syntax password manager operator no password Web Configuring User Names and Passwords Click on Device PasswordsClick on the Security tab Configuring and Monitoring Port Security Configuring Port Security DisabledBasic Operation Cast traffic Configuring and Monitoring Port Security Blocking Unauthorized Traffic Planning Port Security Trunk Group Exclusion Configuring and Monitoring Port Security CLI Port Security Command Options and Operation Port Security Commands Used in This SectionCommands Acquires and maintains authorized addresses Port Security Parameters Ethernet port-list Address-limit integer Mac-address mac-addrClear-intrusion-flag CLI Displaying Current Port Security Settings Using the CLI To Display Port Security Settings CLI Configuring Port Security Using Passwords, Port Security, and Authorized IP HP2512config# port-security 1 mac-address 0c0090-456456 U t i o n T e Web Displaying and Configuring Port Security Features Click on Port Security Reading Intrusion Alerts and Resetting Alert Flags How the Intrusion Log Operates Keeping the Intrusion Log Current by Resetting Alert Flags Example of Multiple Intrusion Log Entries for the Same Port Type I Intrusion log to display the Intrusion Log Status and Counters Port Status Configuring and Monitoring Port Security List Intrusion Log content List Intrusion Alert statusClear Intrusion flags on all ports Using the Event Log To Find Intrusion Alerts Event Log lists port security intrusions as Operating Notes for Port Security Configuring and Monitoring Port Security Using IP Authorized Managers Authorized IP Manager Features Access Levels Using IP Authorized ManagersDefining Authorized Management Stations Overview of IP Mask Operation Masks on Menu Viewing and Configuring IP Authorized Managers Switch Configuration IP Authorized ManagersFrom the console Main Menu, select CLI Viewing and Configuring Authorized IP Managers Listing the Switch’s Current Authorized IP ManagersAuthorized IP Managers Commands Used in This Section IP Mask Configuring IP Authorized Managers for the Switch HP2512config# ip authorized-managers Web Configuring IP Authorized Managers Configuring One Station Per Authorized Manager IP EntryBuilding IP Masks Address of the authorized manager you want to delete Analysis of IP Mask for Single-Station Entries Authorized 227 125Manager IP Port IP Analysis of IP Mask for Multiple-Station Entries Operating and Troubleshooting Notes Additional Examples for Authorizing Multiple StationsResults Authorized Security, and Authorized IP Using Passwords, Port Configuring for Network Management Applications Monitoring and Managing the Switch Managing Switch Monitoring Configuring for Network Management Applications Snmp Management Features Snmp Management Features Configuring for Snmp Access to Switch Switch Configuration Snmp Community NamesConfiguring for Snmp Access to the Switch HP Entity MIB entity.mib To Restricted Snmp Community Features Write access for the public community to RestrictedSnmp Communities To View, Edit, or Add Snmp Communities Snmp Communities Screen Default Values Snmp Add or Edit Screen CLI Viewing and Configuring Community Names Community Name Commands Used in This SectionListing Current Community Names and Values Community community-str Configuring Identity Information Configuring Community Names and ValuesHP2512# show snmp-server public Trap Receivers and Authentication Traps Trap FeaturesRegardless of the trap receiver configuration Opotions are used with the snmp-server host command CLI Configuring and Displaying Trap Receivers Using the CLI To List Current Snmp Trap ReceiversTrap Receiver Commands Used in This Section Syntax show snmp-server Using the CLI To Enable Authentication Traps Configuring Trap ReceiversUsing the CLI To Enable Authentication Traps Advanced Management Rmon and HP Extended Rmon Support Extended Rmon Advanced Management Rmon and HP Extended Rmon Support Monitoring Using the CLI To View Stack Status and Configure Stacking Features Configuring Advanced Features Configuring Advanced Features 103 105108 109 Overview Stacking Features Default Menu Configure stackingHP ProCurve Stack Management Reduce the number of IP addresses needed in your network HP ProCurve Switch 8000M HP ProCurve Switch 4000MWhich Devices Support Stacking? Components of HP ProCurve Stack Management General Stacking OperationStacking Definitions Operating Rules for Stacking General RulesNetwork Backbone Specific Rules IP Addr Optional Stack Name N/A Overview of Configuring and Bringing Up a Stack Stacking Configuration Guide No Manager password Or fewer stack members at the moment Use of System Name to Help Identify Individual Switches General Steps for Creating a Stack Configuring Advanced Features Default Stacking Menu Default Stack Configuration Screen Using the Menu To Manage a Candidate Switch Candidate Configuration Options in the Menu Interface Parameter Default Setting Other Settings Stack StateCandidate Commander, Member, or Disabled Seconds Range 1 to 300 seconds Using the Commander To Manage The Stack Using the Commander’s Menu To Manually Add a Candidate to a To add a Member, start at the Main Menu and selectYou will then see the Stack Management screen Stacking Stack Management 10. Example of Candidate List in Stack Management Screen Stacking Stacking Status All You will then see the Stacking Status All screen Member MAC Addresses Commander Member listed 14. Example of Selecting a Member for Removal from the Stack You will then see the Stack Access screen Stacking Stack Access From the Main Menu of the switch you want to move, select Stacking Status All FeaturesPress Return Stacking Stack Configuration Screen Name Commander Member CandidateMonitoring Stack Status Stack Status Environments You will then see the Commander’s Stacking Status screen Stacking Stacking Status This SwitchStacking Stacking Status All 19. Example of the Commander’s Stacking Status Screen You will then see the Member’s Stacking Status screen Configuring Advanced You will then see the Candidate’s Stacking Status screen CLI Commands for Configuring Stacking on a Switch Interface CLI Command Operation No stack member Manager passwordUsed In Commander Only Commander’s CLI Using the CLI To View Stack Status Viewing the Status of Candidates the Commander Has Detected Features Configuring Advanced Viewing the Status of the Commander and Current Members Using the CLI To Configure a Commander Switch Commander Discovered 26. Example of the Commander’s Show Stack Screen with Only Adding to a Stack or Moving Switches Between Stacks Using the Commander’s CLI To Manually Add a Candidate to 28. Example of How To Determine Available Switch Numbers SNs HP2512config# stack member 2 mac-address 0060b0-dfla00 HP2512config# no stack auto-joinHP 2512config# stack auto-join Candidate Using the Destination Commander CLI To Pull a Member from 31. Example of Pushing a Candidate Into a Stack HP2524config# stack member 1 mac-address 0060b0-df1a00 32. Example of Stack Listing with Two Stacks in the Subnet Using the CLI To Remove a Member from a Stack Access to the CommanderMember Or the Member HP2512config# no stack member 3 mac-address 0030c1-7fc700 Using the Member’s CLI To Remove the Member from a Stack North Seaconfig# no stack join 0030c1-7fec40 HP2512config# telnet Snmp Management Station Access to Members Via the Commander Commander SwitchMember Switch Snmp Community Operation in a Stack Using the CLI To Disable or Re-Enable Stacking Transmission IntervalSnmpget MIB variable 10.31.29.100 blue@sw2 Web Viewing and Configuring Stacking 38. Example of the Web Browser Interface for a Commander Status Messages Stacking screens and listings display these status messagesMessage Condition Action or Remedy Vlan Features Default Menu Disabled See Gvrp on VLANsPort-Based Virtual LANs Static VLANs Address would normally belong to the same Vlan 39. Example of Routing Between VLANs via an External Router 40. Example of Overlapping VLANs Using the Same Server Overview of Using VLANs Vlan Support and the Default VlanWhich Vlan Is Primary? Per-Port Static Vlan Configuration Options Tagged UntaggedAuto Forbid General Steps for Using VLANs Menu Configuring Vlan Parameters To Change Vlan Support SettingsSwitch Configuration Vlan Menu Vlan Support You will then see the following screen Space bar to select from the existing options Gvrp onTo the Vlan Menu screen Switch Configuration Vlan Menu Vlan Names Adding or Editing Vlan Names802.1Q Vlan ID Name Switch Configuration Vlan Menu Vlan Port Assignment Adding or Changing a Vlan Port Assignment 48. Example of Vlan Port Assignment Screen Untagged, or Forbid CLI Configuring Vlan Parameters 49. Example of Vlan Assignments for Specific Ports Vlan Commands Used in this Section 9-67 Available if Gvrp enabledStatic-vlan vlan-id 9-67 Available if Gvrp enabled No tagged port-list No untagged port-list No forbid 51. Example of Show Vlan for a Specific Static Vlan For example, to reconfigure the switch to allow 10 VLANs HP2512config# primary-vlanFor example, to make Vlan 22 the primary Vlan HP2512vlan-100# vlan defaultvlan Creating a New Static Vlan Changing the Vlan Context LevelThat static Vlan For example, to create a new static Vlan with a VID HP2512config# static-vlan Web Viewing and Configuring Vlan Parameters HP2512config# no vlan 100 taggedAt the Vlan 100 context level, use HP2512vlan-100# no tagged Click on Vlan Configuration Click on Add/Remove VLANs Vlan Tagging Information 54. Example of Tagged and Untagged Vlan Port Assignments For the Red VID in switch Y Switch Switch Y Port Red Vlan Green VlanUntagged Tagged Effect of VLANs on Other Switch Features Spanning Tree Protocol Operation with VLANsIP Interfaces To summarize Vlan MAC Addresses Port TrunksPort Monitoring Vlan Restrictions IP Host-OnlySupported Vlan to another Vlan Symptoms of Duplicate MAC Addresses in Vlan Environments View Gvrp configuration On a GVRP-enabled switch General Operation Vlan Advertising and Joining on Switch D Gvrp On Switch C Gvrp OnSwitch E Gvrp On To allow tagged packets to pass through Per-Port Options for Handling Gvrp Unknown VLANs Options for Handling Unknown Vlan Advertisements Mode Per-Port Static Vlan Options Gvrp Configuration Per-Port Options for Dynamic Vlan Advertising JoiningControlling Vlan Behavior on Ports with Static VLANs Tagged or Untagged2 Auto2 Forbid2 Gvrp and Vlan Access Control Port-Leave From a Dynamic VlanDynamically joining other VLANs To generate advertisements Configuring Gvrp On a Switch Menu Viewing and Configuring GvrpPlanning for Gvrp Operation 60. The Vlan Support Screen Default Configuration CLI Viewing and Configuring Gvrp Gvrp Commands Used in This SectionShow gvrp Below Gvrp Unknown -vlans HP2512config# gvrp HP2512config# no gvrpHP2512config# interface 1-2 unknown-vlans block 64. Example of Listing Showing Dynamic VLANs VLAN-222 VLAN-33 Web Viewing and Configuring Gvrp HP2512config# staticGvrp Operating Notes Configuring Advanced Igmp Features Default Menu View igmp configurationMultimedia Traffic Control with IP Multicast Igmp Multimedia Traffic Control with IP Multicast Igmp Igmp Operating Features IGMP. Refer to IP Configuration onAddress Information screen CLI Configuring and Displaying Igmp Indicating whether querier functionality is enabledIgmp Commands Used in This Section How Igmp Operates on Igmp configuration for all VLANs on the switchIgmp configuration for a Including per-port data HP2512config# vlan 1 ip igmp HP2512config# no vlan 1 ip igmpHP2512vlan-1# ip igmp Configuring Per-Port Igmp Packet Control. Use this command Web Enabling or Disabling Igmp How Igmp Operates Role of the Switch 67. The Advantage of Using Igmp 68. Isolating IP Multicast Traffic in a Network Be flooded instead of filtered by the switch Number of IP Multicast Addresses AllowedInteraction with Multicast Traffic/Security Filters Per Vlan in which it is used STP Features Default Menu Spanning Tree Protocol STPCast storm that can bring down the network Menu Configuring STP Switch Configuration Spanning Tree Operation 69. Example of the STP Configuration Screen Actions line CLI Configuring STP DefaultDefault configuration, STP appears as shown here STP Commands Used in This Section HP2512config# spanning tree 10.General STP Operating Parameters HP2512config# spanning tree maximum-age 30 hello-time Default See -11, above11.Per-Port STP Parameters 107 Web Enabling or Disabling STP How STP Operates STP Fast Mode 71. Example of Redundant Paths Between Two Nodes To Configure Fast Mode for a Switch Port HP2512config# spanning-tree ethernet 1-3,5 mode fastSTP Operation with 802.1Q VLANs Ing network loops 72. Example of Using a Trunked Link with STP and VLANs 112 Switch Operation Internet Group Management Protocol Igmp Status10-1 Ing. See Diagnostic Tools on Monitoring Switch Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationAnalyzing Operation 10-2 Window under the Configuration tab Status and Counters Data10-3 Interface Purpose Menu Access To Status and Counters Status and Counters Menu Access CLI AccessGeneral System Information 10-5 Switch Management Address Information Monitoring Switch10-6 Web Access Status and Counters . . .3. Port Status Switch OperationPort Status Menu Displaying Port Status Particular port or trunk Resetting counters Viewing Port and Trunk Group StatisticsFor all ports Menu Access to Port and Trunk Statistics To access this screen from the Main Menu, selectStatus and Counters Port Counters CLI Access To Port and Trunk Group Statistics Web Browser Access To View Port and Trunk Group StatisticsMand provides traffic details for the port you specify Click on Port Counters Viewing the Switch’s MAC Address Tables 10-11 Menu Access to the MAC Address Views and Searches Status and Counters Address TableTo page through the listing, use Next page and Prev Enter MAC address Example of Menu Indicating Located MAC Address Listing MAC Addresses for a Specific Port CLI Access for MAC Address Views and Searches To Find the Port On Which the Switch Learned a Specific MAC Menu Access to STP Data Spanning Tree Protocol STP InformationStatus and Counters Spanning Tree Information CLI Access to STP Data HP2512 show spanning-tree10-16 Show Command Output 10-17 Switch uses the CLI to display the following Vlan status Vlan InformationPorts 10-18 Listing the Vlan ID VID and Status for Specific Ports Listing Individual Vlan Status10-19 Web Browser Interface Status Information 10-20 Port Monitoring Features Port Monitoring Features Default Menu10-21 Menu Configuring Port Monitoring Switch Configuration Network Monitoring Port To monitor individual ports To monitor all ports in a VlanMonitoring and Analyzing CLI Configuring Port Monitoring Port Monitoring Commands Used in This Section HP2512config# mirror-port HP2512config# no mirror-portFor example, to assign port 12 as the monitoring port To turn off port monitoring Web Configuring Port Monitoring To enable port monitoring Click on the Configuration tabClick on Monitor Port Click on Apply Changes Troubleshooting Menu Entering and Navigating in the Event Log11-1 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Approaches Troubleshooting Approaches11-3 Browser or Console Access Problems Cannot access the web browser interfaceBrowser or Console Access Problems 11-5 General Problems Unusual Network ActivityIp Invalid ARP source IP address on IP address 11-6 IGMP-Related Problems 11-7 Problems Related to Spanning-Tree Protocol STP Stacking-Related ProblemsTimep or Gateway Problems Switch Cannot Find the Timep Server or the Configured VLAN-Related Problems 11-9Within Same Outside Tagged Vlan Tagged Monitor 11-10 Using the Event Log To Identify Problem Sources 08/05/98 105232 Ports Port 1 enabledDate Time System Module 11-11 Menu Entering and Navigating in the Event Log Event Log System ModulesFrom the Main Menu, select Event Log 11-12 Event Log Control Keys HP2512 show logging -a system Diagnostic Tools Diagnostic FeaturesDiagnostic Tools Ping and Link Tests Web Executing Ping or Link Tests 11-15 CLI Ping or Link Tests To halt a ping test before it concludes, press Ctrl C 11-16 14.Example of Link Tests Troubleshooting 11-17 Displaying the Configuration File CLI Viewing the Configuration FileWeb Viewing the Configuration File Click on Configuration Report Currently running on the switch Displays the switch shutdownDisplays the current command Toggles the paging mode for Restoring the Factory-Default Configuration CLI Resetting to the Factory-Default ConfigurationClear/Reset Resetting to the Factory-Default Configuration Appendix Contents Model. See Transferring Switch Configurations on page A-10 Downloading an Operating System OS Using Tftp To Download the OS File from a Server Downloading an Operating System OS Menu Tftp Download from a Server Console Main Menu, select Download OS to display this screen CLI Tftp Download from a Server Check the Firmware revision lineValidating and Writing System Software to Flash Using the SNMP-Based Software Update Utility Series 2500 Switch-to-Switch DownloadMenu Switch-to-Switch Download Using Xmodem to Download the OS File From a PC CLI Switch-To-Switch DownloadMenu Xmodem Download Syntax CLI Xmodem Download from a PC or Unix Workstation HP2512 show system Troubleshooting Tftp Downloads Troubleshooting Tftp DownloadsHP2512# show log tftp Transferring Switch Configurations Tftp Retrieving a Configuration from a Remote HostTransfer Features Default Menu Session in which the download was attempted Tftp Copying a Configuration to a Remote Host Syntax copy xmodem startup-config pc unix Appendix B Contents MAC Address Management MAC Address Viewing Methods Feature Default Menu Determining MAC AddressesMAC Address Management Determining MAC Addresses Menu Viewing the Switch’s MAC Addresses Base switch default Vlan VID =Any additional VLANs configured on the switch Configured on the Switch CLI Viewing the Port and Vlan MAC Addresses HP2512# walkmib ifPhysAddress Switch Memory and Configuration Switch Memory and Configuration Overview of Configuration File Management Startup-Config File Any of the following actions reboots the switch HP2512config# interface ethernet 5 disableHP2512config# write memory Overview of Configuration File Management Using the CLI To Implement Configuration Changes Using the CLI To Implement Configuration Changes HP2512config# interface e 5 speed-duplex auto-10 Syntax write memory Do you want to save current configuration y/n? With the factory-default startup configuration Syntax erase startup-config ChangesChanges on page C-9 Using Save and Cancel in the Menu Interface CancelledMemory in the CLI before rebooting the switch Rebooting from the Menu Interface 73.The Reboot Switch Option in the Main Menu Using the Web Browser Interface To Implement Configuration ChangesConfig file and the startup-config file 2524 2400M 224M Switches 2424M Daylight Savings Time on HP ProCurve SwitchesAlaska Canada and Continental US ProCurve Switches Middle Europe and PortugalSouthern Hemisphere Western Europe Daylight Savings Time on HP ProCurve Switches Page Index Index See FEC Garp Lacp See Igmp See Vlan See MIB See also IP VID Xmodem OS download … A-7 XNS …