Preface

Preface

Use of This Guide and Other ProCurve Switch Documentation

This guide describes how to use the command line interface (CLI), menu interface, and web browser interface for the HP ProCurve Switches 2512 and 2524 - hereafter referred to individually as the “Switch 2512” or “Switch 2524” and collectively as the “Switches 2512/2524” or “Series 2500 switches”).

If you need information on specific parameters in the menu interface, refer to the online help provided in the interface.

If you need information on a specific command in the CLI, type the command name followed by “help” (<command> help).

If you need information on specific features in the HP Web Browser Interface (hereafter referred to as the “web browser interface”), use the online help available for the web browser interface. For more information on web browser Help options, refer to “Online Help for the HP Web Browser Interface” on page 4-12.

If you need further information on Hewlett-Packard switch technology, refer to HP’s ProCurve Networking website at:

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

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