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 the

 

ProCurve Networking manuals web page at www.hp.com/go/procurve/manuals.

 

Software Release Notes—Release Notes are posted on the HP ProCurve

 

 

Networking web site and provide information on new software updates:

new features and how to configure and use themsoftware management, including downloading software to the switchsoftware fixes addressed in current and previous releases

Product Notes and Software Update Information—The printed Read Me First shipped with your switch provides software update information, product notes, and other information.

Installation and Getting Started Guide—Use the Installation and Get­ ting Started Guide shipped with your switch 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 switchmemory and configuration operationinterface accessIP addressingtime protocolsport configuration, trunking, traffic control, and PoE operationRedundant managementSNMP, LLDP, and other network management topics

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