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	Accessing Hub Features
	Configuring Your Device

Counter	Description

Jabbers	Total number of packets received that were longer than 1518 octets and had a
	bad Frame Check Sequence (FCS). High levels indicate too many packet
	transmissions.

Port Counters

The Port Counters button displays a page with information about important counters for each port.

Figure 12-5. Hub Port Counters

See the online help for information on each counter.

Configuring Your Device

Select the Configuration tab to display the Device View (formerly a Closeup View). The other buttons in this page provide access to various configuration features for that device.

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HP Networking TopTool Products Configuring Your Device, Port Counters, See the online help for information on each counter

Contents

HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches User Guide Page User Guide HP TopTools for Hubs & SwitchesApplicable Product Contents Listing Devices Configuring Polling Hardware and Software RequirementsDevice Topology Node Port Table Locating a Node Custom Groups Searching for DevicesTop Conversations Inventory of End Nodes Monitoring Network TrafficOverview Basic Operation Quality of ServiceViii Managing SwitchesPerforming Diagnostics Appendix a How to Update the Map FilesQuick Start Starting HP TopTools for Hubs SwitchesQuick Start Getting Around in HP TopToolsViewing Your Network Devices DevicesMaps Quality of Service Using the PannerPolicies Examining Alerts Configuration PoliciesList of Networking Devices Configuring and Monitoring DevicesT e Traffic Monitor Viewing Network TrafficOptimizing Your Network Network MeterTop Talkers How to Get Support Introduction Introduction to HP TopToolsTopics covered in this chapter include Introduction HP TopTools for Hubs & SwitchesWare running and know how to use your network utilities HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches HomeViewing a List of Devices Network Devices FeaturesGroup Policies Network TrafficNetwork Growth HP Devices SupportedSnmp J2611A HP Switches SupportedLearning to Use HP TopTools HP TopTools Technical Product Support HP Procurve Switches & Hubs Technical SupportIntroduction Requirements System RequirementsHardware and Software Requirements System RequirementsSystem Requirements Beginning Discovery Discovering Your DevicesDiscovery Status Selecting NetworksDiscovering Your Devices Adding Devices for Discovery Networks Page of Settings for DiscoverySettings Page of Settings Discovery Configuring Discovery SettingsAdditional Community Names Troubleshooting DiscoveryInventory of Devices Interpreting the Alert Log Automatic Fault Finding AlertsThis chapter contains information on Alerts AlertsFault Description, Cause and Actions Common FaultsCheck for faulty cabling, transceivers, and NICs Launching the Device View Acknowledging AlertsClosing Alerts Selecting Alert Log Filters First Time Installation InformationFiltering Alerts Sorting AlertsFiltering by Device Selecting Alert Log Filters TopologyFiltering by Alert State Filtering by Alert SeveritySelecting Alert Log Filters Custom Groups Selecting Alert Log Filters SearchClick on the + or boxes to add or remove search criteria Search Configuring Action on AlertsConfigure Actions on Alerts Deleting Closed Alerts Alerts Listing Devices Networking DevicesCommunication from the list Configuring PollingDevice Communication Settings Selecting Actions for Devices SNMP/Trap ConfigurationThresholds Dialog Box Device TopologyTopology of Networking Devices Write in order for your devices to be mappedWhen a link has been clicked on, it is no longer blue Node Port TableCustom Groups Custom Groups Searching for DevicesSearch Networking Devices Creating Groups Group PoliciesViewing the Devices in a Group Members of a groupGroup Policies Modifying a Group Adding a GroupAdding a Device to a Group Group Configuration Modify GroupChanging the Group Name Removing a Device from a GroupMain Configuration Policies Configuring Group PoliciesSnmp System Information General Configuration PoliciesChecking Firmware Versions Alert Configuration PoliciesSetting Fault Sensitivity Sending Alerts to the HP TopTools Management StationRemoving Trap Receivers Advanced Switch Features Automatic Broadcast Control ABC Advanced Switch FeaturesEnabling Broadcast Control for IPX Enabling Broadcast Control for IPInternet Group Management Protocol Igmp Automatic IP Gateway ConfigurationForward with High Priority Security Configuration PoliciesSpanning Tree Protocol CommunitiesSecurity Policies Adding a CommunityAdding or Deleting an Authorized Manager Configuring Authorized ManagersModifying a Community Deleting a CommunityDisplaying Maps Viewing Your MapsViewing Your Maps Map Server SettingsAutomatic Map Generation Default ViewMap Styles Cluster SizeSpacing Launching a MapLaunching the Device View Using the PannerOptions-Labeling SNMP/Trap ConfigurationOptions for Displaying Maps Options Refresh MapsLocating a Node Changing Map ViewsOptions-Legend Monitor Viewing Your Maps Monitoring Network Traffic Using Traffic MonitorMonitoring Network Traffic Traffic Monitor MainReading the Segment Histogram Reading the Traffic Information GaugesSetting Thresholds Selecting Segment Groups and SegmentsComparing Segments Across Different Medias Thresholds Window Displaying the Network Meter Options Button Who Are the Top 5 Talkers?Top 5 Talkers Other Top Talkers Not in Selected Minute Data sampler for this segment OthersTop5 View Menu Items Locating a Segment or End NodeTraffic Data Collector Settings Automatic Monitoring Manual MonitoringDiscovery/Topology Data Automatic is checked Remove All Devices Configuring Ports for Manual MonitoringAdding Ports for Manual Monitoring Removing Selected DevicesTraffic Data Storage Traffic Data Collector Storage SettingsTraffic Data Collector Performance Traffic Data Collector Performance Troubleshooting Traffic MonitorConnection to Server Lost Monitoring Network Traffic Planning for Network Growth Meeting the ChallengesThis chapter includes the following topics Using Network Tools Planning with the Network Performance AdvisorPlanning for Network Growth 10-3 Starting the Network Performance AdvisorWelcome Page for Network Performance Advisor Creating a New ReportReport Generation Page of Network Performance Advisor Modifying Your Settings10-6 To cancel a report, click on the Cancel analysis buttonWorsen network performance during periods of normal use You can only create one report at a timeReport Properties Section Viewing a ReportWith Data Available Summary of Recommendations Section10-9 Reorganize Your Current EquipmentRecommendation Details Section 10-11 Add or Upgrade Equipment How the Data is AnalyzedDividing Segments into Workgroups Traffic pattern before dividing into workgroups 10-14 Traffic Pattern after Dividing into WorkgroupsDedicating Bandwidth to Top Talkers Converting Segments to Desktop SwitchingTop Conversations Upgrading Segments to Faster Speed MediaTop Conversations 10-17 Inventory of End NodesMay not be valid When There Are No RecommendationsAdministration Controlling Data StorageHow the Network Performance Advisor Collects DataUnderstanding HP Sampling 10-20 Potential Problems with Data Collection Segments Excluded from Analysis Segments that do not have Devices with Sampling CapabilitySegments not Selected for Analysis Overview Quality of ServiceSwitch using the switchs web browser or console interface HP Procurve Switch 8000MHP Procurve Routing Switch 9308M and 9304M HP Procurve Routing Switch 6308M-SX and 6208M-SXBasic Operation HP TopTools QoS operates on two levels as described below11-3 Configuring QoS for Specific Devices IP Addresses Viewing All Currently Configured QoS PoliciesAdding a Policy for an IP Address Adding a Policy for a Specific IP AddressConfiguring a QoS Policy for IP Type Service ToS ToS Configuration Options11-6 Outbound ToS Option Procurve Differentiated ServicesSwitch Ports 11-7Vlan How To Configure a ToS PolicyDECNet AppleTalk Configuring a QoS Policy for Specific ProtocolsQoS Policy for a Specific Protocol Click on the Return button to return to the Main QoS Configuring a QoS Policy for a Specific11-12 Device Management Features Accessing Hub FeaturesAccessing Hub Features Viewing Device Identity Information12-2 Reading the Performance Gauges Interpreting Device StatusPerformance Gauges for a Hub Gauge Attributes Switching Hub Global CountersGlobal Counters Hub Global CountersCounter Description Counters are described in the following tableGlobal Counters 12-6Configuring Your Device Port CountersSee the online help for information on each counter Hub Device View Fault DetectionSystem Information Configuring IPHub IP Configuration Switching Hub IP Configuration12-10 Port Information Port ConfigurationSetting Description Information is described in the following tableBackup Links Bridge Enable/DisableConfiguring Load Balancing-Switching Hubs Backup Link ParametersParameter Description Select Technical Support Support URL12-15 12.The Support12-16 This chapter has information on Managing SwitchesDisplaying Switch Status Status OverviewGraph Area Managing SwitchesAlert Log Area Port StatusPort Status settings are described in the following table Port Status Settings13-4 Identity Page for HP Switch 800T Switch Identity InformationDevice View Configuring Switch FeaturesDevice View for the HP Procurve Switch 2424M Characteristics of Bootp and Dhcp IP Configuration13-9 Help for that deviceClass of Service Port Settings13-10 13-11 Using VLANs to Maximize the CoS BenefitIs, CoS enables you to When it is received on the switchDefinitions Basic Operation13-12 Default Vlan as a tagged Vlan QoS Setting Outbound Port Queue OperationCoS Priority Tagged Vlan TopTools Switch QueuesCriteria for Prioritizing Outbound Packets Priority Mapping TableSteps for Configuring CoS Priority Guidelines for Configuring CoS PrioritiesPriority Criteria and Precedence 13-16 Assigning a Monitoring PortMonitoring Selected Ports on a Switch Setting Device FeaturesHP Procurve Stack Management 11.Configuration Page for HP 8000M as Commander of a Stack Vlan Configuration Stack Management with VLANsBenefits of Stack Management Removing a Vlan Enabling VLANsAdding a Vlan Renaming a VlanModifying Port Vlan Configuration Enabling Gvrp SecurityConfirm removal of the Vlan Support/Management URLs Support URL13-23 13-24 Management Server URLDevice Passwords Setting Up Security for a DeviceSetting Up Security for a Device Manager/Operator Password CombinationsPassword Settings Passwords Read Write Results ProtectedFunction of Community Names Set Snmp Community Names This improves the Discovery process Configuring for Community NamesSelect the Additional Devices tab Run Discovery againHub Port Security Address Selection Send Alarm Authorized AddressEavesdrop Prevention Setting Security Policy for Selected Ports Disable Port14-9 Hub Intrusion Log Setting the Security Policy for Selected PortsBasic Operation Switch Port SecurityPort Security Control Parameters Configuring Port Security-Planning14-13 Learn Mode14-14 Configuring Authorized IP Managers14-15 Access LevelsOverview of IP Mask Operation Defining Authorized Management StationsEnter an Authorized Manager IP address Configuring Port SecurityPort Security Overview Switch Intrusion Log Select Yes to Prevent EavesdroppingClick on the Apply Changes button 10.Security Violation Entries in the Alert Log How the Intrusion Log Operates Keeping the Intrusion Log Current by Resetting FlagsOperating Notes for Port Security Identifying the IP Address of an IntruderSecurity Violations Proxy Web Servers14-22 Performing a Ping/Link Test Performing DiagnosticsPerforming Diagnostics Rebooting a DeviceDevice Reboot Resetting a Hub to Factory Default Settings15-4 Resetting a Switch15-5 Producing a Configuration Report15-6 Software Update Utility HP Procurve Switches HP Procurve Hubs Other HP SwitchesDownloading Software Starting the Software Update Utility Actions button and select Update FirmwareDownloading Software 16-3 Obtaining the Software from the WebAccepting the Licensing Agreement Software updates are downloaded to16-5 Scheduling the Software UpdateDownloading Software Alert Log Showing Successful Software Update HP Download Manager Obtaining New Software from HPDevice types Download Control Make sure you leave the CD in the drive Time, and click OKHow to Update the Map Files New software version data16-11 16-12 Appendix a contains the following topics Appendix aAgent Firmware Versions Verifying Device Agent VersionsIP Networks Preparing Network DevicesDevice Network Addresses IPX NetworksGlobally Assigned IP Network Addresses Configuring IP ParametersT e Network Bootp Server Appendix a Index-1 IndexIndex-2 Full Network button … Index-3Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Index-7 Index-8 Undo Last Load Balancing … 12-13 Update Discovery …