Getting Started

Sources for More Information

Sources for More Information

For information about switch operation and features not covered in this guide, consult the following sources:

Feature Index—For information on which manual to consult for a given software feature, refer to the “Software Feature Index” on page xiv.

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For the latest version of all HP ProCurve switch documentation referred to

 

below, including Release Notes covering recently added features, visit any of

 

the following web sites:

 

www.procurve.com/manuals

 

www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation

 

h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/c-class-tech-installing.html

 

Software Release Notes—Release Notes provide information on new

 

 

software updates:

 

• new features and how to configure and use them

 

• software management, including downloading software to the switch

 

• software fixes addressed in current and previous releases

 

Product Notes and Software Update Information—The printed Quick

 

Installation Card shipped with your switch provides basic installation

 

and getting started information.

 

Installation and Getting Started Guide—Use the Installation and Get-

 

ting Started Guide to prepare for and perform the physical installation.

 

This guide also steps you through connecting the switch to your network

 

and assigning IP addressing, as well as describing the LED indications for

 

correct operation and trouble analysis.

 

Management and Configuration Guide—Use this guide for information

 

on topics such as:

 

• various interfaces available on the switch

 

• memory and configuration operation

 

interface access

 

IP addressing

 

time protocols

 

• port configuration, trunking, and traffic control

 

• SNMP, LLDP, and other network management topics

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