MD5 cryptographic authentication, 132

media access control (MAC) address: ARP information, 46; display address, 10; FDB information, 33; FDB manipulation, 167

Miscellaneous Debug Menu, 168 monitor port, 155

N

Network Time Protocol (NTP): synchronization, 96; time zone, 96

null modem cable, 9

O

online help, 15

operating mode, configuration, 108 Operations-level port 802.1x options,

161

Operations-level port options, 160 Operations-level VRRP options, 161 ospf: area index, 131; interface, 131;

Not-So-Stubby Area, 132; stub area, 132; transit area, 132

OSPF configuration, 130 OSPF information, 47

P

panic: command, 172; switch, 166 passwords, defaults, 19

ping command, 15 popd command, 16 port configuration, 106

Port Menu: configuration options, 108, 109; Gigabit Ethernet (gig) configuration, 107

port mirroring, configuration, 155 port number, 58

port speed, 22, 58 port statistics, 62

port trunking configuration, 119 ports: disable (temporarily), 108;

information, 58; membership of the VLAN, 43; priority, 38, 40, 42; STP port priority, 117

preemption: assuming VRRP master routing authority, 143

priority (STP port option), 117 prisrv, primary radius server, 94 ptcfg (TFTP save command), 158 pushd command, 16

pwd command, 15

Q

quiet (screen display option), 16

R

Rapid Spanning Tree and Multiple Spanning Tree information, 39

read community string (SNMP option), 97

reboot, 166, 172 retries, radius server, 94 retry, health checks for default

gateway, 124

revert apply command, 15, 89 revert command, 15, 89

RMON: alarm information, 56; event information, 57; history information, 55

RMON configuration: alarm, 154; event, 154; history, 153

RMON Information Menu, 54 poisoned reverse, as used with split

horizon: poisoned reverse, 129 Routing Information Protocol (RIP): version 1 parameters, 128, 129

split horizon: split horizon, 129

S

save command, 15, 89, 164 save n command, 15 secret, radius server, 94

secsrv, secondary radius server, 94 Secure Shell (SSH): encryption and

authentication methods, 11 Secure Shell Server (SSHD) Menu, 92 Setup utility: introduction, 18; start, 18 shortcuts, 17

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP): optional setup, 18

snap traces, buffer, 168 SNMP: set and get access, 97 SNMPv3 Access Table information, 25 SNMPv3 Community Table

information, 26

SNMPv3 dump, 29

SNMPv3 Group Table information, 26 SNMPv3 Information Menu, 23 SNMPv3 Notify Table information, 28 SNMPv3 Target Address Table

information, 27

SNMPv3 Target Parameters Table information, 27

SNMPv3 USM User Table information, 24

SNMPv3 View Table information, 25 software: image, 162

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP): bridge parameters, 116; information, 38; port cost option, 118; port priority option, 117; root bridge, 116; switch reset effect, 165; with trunk groups, 42

sshport, 92

starting switch setup, 18

state (STP information), 38, 40, 42

statistics dump, 87 Statistics Menu, 61

subnet address mask configuration, IP subnet address, 123

subnets: IP interface, 123

switch: reset, 165

syslog: display messages, 31

system: date and time, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 32, 44, 70; information, 30, 59

System Configuration Menu, 90 System Information Menu, 23 system options: login banner, 91;

tnport, 91

T

tab completion, 17 TCP statistics, 82 Telnet: requirements, 10 telnet command, 16 timeout, radius server, 94 timeouts, idle connection, 12 tnport, system option, 91 trace buffer, 168 traceroute command, 15 Tracking: VRRP; tracking, 142 transmit flow control, 108 Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP):

PUT and GET commands, 158; use for updating switch software image, 162

typographical conventions, 13 tzone, 96

U

UCB statistics, 83 UDP statistics, 76 unscheduled system dump, 172 upgrade, switch software, 162

user access control configuration, 102 user access levels, 11

uuencode flash dump, 171

V

verbose n command, 16

view pending configuration changes, 89

virtual router: description, 142; tracking criteria, 143

virtual router group: VRRP priority tracking, 144

Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP): password, authentication; VRRP authentication, 145; group options (prio); virtual router; priority, 144; priority election for the virtual router, 142

virtual routers: increasing priority level of, 143; master preemption (preem);

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GbE2c specifications

The HP GbE2c is a high-performance Ethernet Switch designed to meet the increasing demands of data center environments. As a critical component in Hewlett-Packard's networking lineup, the GbE2c provides a seamless blend of speed, reliability, and advanced networking capabilities, making it an essential tool for enterprises aiming to enhance their network infrastructure.

One of the standout features of the HP GbE2c is its support for Gigabit Ethernet, which allows for high-speed data transmission and reduced latency. This switch is designed to support the growing bandwidth needs of modern applications, ensuring that data is transmitted quickly and efficiently across the network. The GbE2c is particularly beneficial for organizations implementing virtualization technologies, as its Gigabit interfaces help in optimizing data flow between virtual machines.

The GbE2c also incorporates advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities. This ensures that it can handle both basic and more complex networking tasks, such as routing traffic between different VLANs and enabling Internet Protocol (IP) addressing. The switch supports various protocols, enabling seamless integration into a wide range of network environments.

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