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Preface
Use of This Guide and Other Procurve Switch Documentation
Just Want a Quick Start?
To Set Up and Install the Switch in Your Network
Selecting a Management Interface
Using the Menu Interface
Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)
Using the HP Web Browser Interface
Switch Memory and Configuration
Interface Access and System Information
Configuring IP Addressing
Time Protocols
Using Passwords and TACACS+ To Protect Against Unauthorized Access
Using Authorized IP Managers for Increased Management Security
Optimizing Port Usage Through Traffic Control and Port Trunking
Configuring for Network Management Applications
HP Procurve Stack Management
Port-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs) and GVRP
Multimedia Traffic Control with IP Multicast (IGMP)
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
Monitoring and Analyzing Switch Operation
Troubleshooting
File Transfers
MAC Address Management
Daylight Savings Time on HP Procurve Switches
Selecting a Management Interface
Understanding Management Interfaces
Advantages of Using the Menu Interface
Advantages of Using the CLI
CLI Usage
Advantages of Using the HP Web Browser Interface
Advantages of Using HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches
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Using the Menu Interface
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Starting and Ending a Menu Session
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How To Start a Menu Interface Session
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How To End a Menu Session and Exit from the Console:
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Main Menu Features
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Screen Structure and Navigation
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Using the Menu Interface
Table 2-1. How To Navigate in the Menu Interface
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Rebooting the Switch
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Menu Features List
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Where To Go From Here
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Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)
Accessing the CLI
Using the CLI
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Privilege Levels at Logon
Caution
Privilege Level Operation
Operator Privileges
Operator Privileges Manager Privileges
Manager Privileges
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How To Move Between Levels
Listing Commands and Command Options
Listing Commands Available at Any Privilege Level
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Command Option Displays
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Displaying CLI "Help"
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Configuration Commands and the Context Configuration Modes
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CLI Control and Editing
Using the HP Web Browser Interface
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General Features
Web Browser Interface Requirements
Starting an HP Web Browser Interface Session with the Switch
Using a Standalone Web Browser in a PC or UNIX Workstation
Using HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches
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Tasks for Your First HP Web Browser Interface Session
Viewing the First Time Install Window
Creating Usernames and Passwords in the Browser Interface
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Using the Passwords
Using the User Names
If You Lose a Password
Online Help for the HP Web Browser Interface
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Support/Mgmt URLs Feature
Support URL
Help and the Management Server URL
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Status Reporting Features
The Overview Window
The Port Utilization and Status Displays
Port Utilization
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Port Status
The Alert Log
Sorting the Alert Log Entries
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Alert Types
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Viewing Detail Views of Alert Log Entries
The Status Bar
Setting Fault Detection Policy
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Switch Memory and Configuration
Overview of Configuration File Management
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Using the CLI To Implement Configuration Changes
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Using the Menu and Web Browser Interfaces To Implement Configuration Changes
Using the Menu Interface To Implement Configuration Changes
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Using Save and Cancel in the Menu Interface
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Rebooting from the Menu Interface
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Using the Web Browser Interface To Implement Configuration Changes
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Using Primary and Secondary Flash Image Options
Displaying the Current Flash Image Data
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OS Downloads
Local OS Replacement and Removal
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Caution
Caution--No Undo!
Rebooting the Switch
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Interface Access and System Information
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Interface Access: Console/Serial Link, Web, and Inbound Telnet
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Menu: Modifying the Interface Access
Interface Access and
CLI: Modifying the Interface Access
HP4108(config)# telnet-server
HP4108(config)# no telnet-server
HP4108(config)# no web-management
HP4108(config)# web-management
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System Information
Menu: Viewing and Configuring System Information
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CLI: Viewing and Configuring System Information
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Web: Configuring System Parameters
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Configuring IP Addressing
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IP Configuration
Just Want a Quick Start?
IP Addressing with Multiple VLANs
Notes
IP Addressing in a Stacking Environment
Menu: Configuring IP Address, Gateway, and Time-To- Live (TTL)
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CLI: Configuring IP Address, Gateway, Time-To-Live (TTL), and Timep
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HP4108(config)# vlan 1 ip address 10.28.227.103/24
HP4108(config)# ip default-gateway 10.28.227.115
Web: Configuring IP Addressing
How IP Addressing Affects Switch Operation
DHCP/Bootp Operation
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Network Preparations for Configuring DHCP/Bootp
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Globally Assigned IP Network Addresses
Time Protocols
Notes
TimeP Time Synchronization
SNTP Time Synchronization
Overview: Selecting a Time Synchronization Protocol or Turning Off Time Protocol Operation
General Steps for Running a Time Protocol on the Switch:
Disabling Time Synchronization
SNTP: Viewing, Selecting, and Configuring
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Table 8-1.SNTP Parameters
Menu: Viewing and Configuring SNTP
To View, Enable, and Modify SNTP Time Protocol: 1. From the Main Menu, select:
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CLI: Viewing and Configuring SNTP
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Figure 8-11. Example of Disabling Time Synchronization by Disabling the SNTP Mode
TimeP: Viewing, Selecting, and Configuring
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Time Protocols
Table 8-2.Timep Parameters
Menu: Viewing and Configuring TimeP
To View, Enable, and Modify the TimeP Protocol: 1. From the Main Menu, select:
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CLI: Viewing and Configuring TimeP
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SNTP Unicast Time Polling with Multiple SNTP Servers
Address Prioritization
Adding and Deleting SNTP Server Addresses
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Menu Interface Operation with Multiple SNTP Server Addresses Configured
SNTP Messages in the Event Log
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Using Passwords and TACACS+ To Protect Against Unauthorized Access
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Configuring Username and Password Security
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Menu: Configuring Passwords
CLI: Setting Manager and Operator Passwords
Web: Configuring User-Names and Passwords
TACACS+ Authentication for Central Control of Switch Access Security
Notes Regarding Software Release G.01.xx
Terminology Used in TACACS Applications:
General System Requirements
Notes
General Authentication Setup Procedure
Note on Privilege Levels
Caution
Configuring TACACS+ on the Switch
Before You Begin
Viewing the Switchs Current Authentication Configuration
Viewing the Switchs Current TACACS+ Server Contact Configuration
Configuring the Switchs Authentication Methods
Caution Regarding the Use of Local for Login Primary Access
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Configuring the Switchs TACACS+ Server Access
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Note on Encryption Keys
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How Authentication Operates
General Authentication Process Using a TACACS+ Server
Local Authentication Process
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Using the Encryption Key
General Operation
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Encryption Options in the Switch
Controlling Web Browser Interface Access When Using TACACS+ Authentication
Messages
Troubleshooting TACACS+ Operation
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Using Authorize IP
Using Authorized IP Managers for Increased Management Security
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Using Authorized IP Managers
Caution
Access Levels
Defining Authorized Management Stations
Overview of IP Mask Operation
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Menu: Viewing and Configuring IP Authorized Managers
CLI: Viewing and Configuring Authorized IP Managers
Listing the Switchs Current Authorized IP Manager(s)
Using Authorized IP
Configuring IP Authorized Managers for the Switch
Web: Configuring IP Authorized Managers
Building IP Masks
Configuring One Station Per Authorized Manager IP Entry
Configuring Multiple Stations Per Authorized Manager IP Entry
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Managers
Using Authorized IP
Table 10-3. Analysis of IP Mask for Multiple-Station Entries
Figure 10-4. Example of How the Bitmap in the IP Mask Defines Authorized Manager Addresses
Operating and Troubleshooting Notes
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Optimizing Port Usage Through Traffic Control and Port Trunking
Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port Parameters
Note On Connecting Transceivers to Fixed- Configuration Devices
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Table 11-1. Status and Parameters for Each Port Type
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and Trunking
Ports: Traffic Control
Menu: Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port
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CLI: Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port
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Web: Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port
Port Trunking
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Caution
Switch 4108GL Port Trunk Features and Operation
LACP Note
Trunk Configuration Methods
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Table 11-4. Trunk Configuration Protocols
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Menu: Viewing and Configuring a Static Trunk Group
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CLI: Viewing and Configuring a Static or Dynamic Port Trunk Group
Using the CLI To View Port Trunks
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Using the CLI To Configure a Static or Dynamic Trunk Group
Important
HP4108(config)# trunk trk2 trunk c4-c6
Caution
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HP4108(config)# interface c4-c5 lacp active
Web: Viewing Existing Port Trunk Groups
Trunk Group Operation Using LACP
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Default Port Operation
LACP Notes and Restrictions
Trunk Group Operation Using the Trunk Option
Trunk Operation Using the FEC Option
How the Switch Lists Trunk Data
Outbound Traffic Distribution Across Trunked Links
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Configuring for Network Management Applications
SNMP Management Features
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Configuring for SNMP Access to the Switch
Caution
SNMP Communities
Caution
Menu: Viewing and Configuring SNMP Communities
CLI: Viewing and Configuring Community Names
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manager unrestricted
operator restricted
Trap Receivers and Authentication Traps
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CLI: Configuring and Displaying Trap Receivers
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Using the CLI To Enable Authentication Traps
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Advanced Management: RMON
CDP
Introduction
CDP Terminology
General CDP Operation
Outgoing Packets
Incoming CDP Packets
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Monitoring and Managing
Figure 12-7. Example of Incomin g CDP Packet Results
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Configuring CDP on the Switch
CLI: Viewing and Configuring CDP
Viewing the Switchs Current CDP Configuration
Viewing the Current Contents of the Switchs CDP Neighbors Tabl e
Clearing (Resetting) the CDP Neighbors Table
Configuring CDP Operation
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Effect of Spanning Tree (STP) On CDP Packet Transmission
How the Switch Selects the IP Address To Include in Outbound CDP Packets
CDP Neighbor Data and MIB Objects
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the Switch
Monitoring and Managing
Table 12-2. CDP Neighbors Data
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HP Procurve Stack Management
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HP Procurve Stack
HP Procurve Stack Management
Which Devices Support Stacking?
Components of HP Procurve Stack Management
General Stacking Operation
Operating Rules for Stacking
General Rules
Specific Rules
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Overview of Configuring and Bringing Up a Stack
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HP Procurve Stack
Auto Join parameter set to Yes (the defaul t) Manager password not configured
Using the Menu Interface To View Stack Status and Configure Stacking
Using the Menu Interface To View and Configure a Commander Switch
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Using the Menu To Manage a Candidate Switch
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Using the Commander To Manage The Stack
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Using the Commander To Access Member Switches for Configuration Changes and Monitoring Traffic
Converting a Commander or Member to a Member of Another Stack
Monitoring Stack Status
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Using the CLI To View Stack Status and Configure Stacking
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HP Procurve Stack
Using the CLI To View Stack Status
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Using the CLI To Configure a Commander Switch
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Adding to a Stack or Moving Switches Between Stacks
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Using the CLI To Remove a Member from a Stack
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Using the CLI To Access Member Switches for Configuration Changes and Traffic Monitoring
SNMP Community Operation in a Stack
Using the CLI To Disable or Re-Enable Stacking
Transmission Interval
Stacking Operation with Multiple VLANs Configured
Web: Viewing and Configuring Stacking
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HP Procurve Stack
Status Messages
Stacking screens and listings display these status messages:
Port-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs) and GVRP
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Port-Based Virtual LANs (Static VLANs)
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Overview of Using VLANs
VLAN Support and the Default VLAN
Which VLAN Is Primary?
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Per-Port Static VLAN Configuration Options
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General Steps for Using VLANs
Notes on Using VLANs
Menu: Configuring VLAN Parameters
To Change VLAN Support Settings
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Adding or Editing VLAN Names
Adding or Changing a VLAN Port Assignment
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CLI: Configuring VLAN Parameters
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Web: Viewing and Configuring VLAN Parameters
VLAN Tagging Information
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Effect of VLANs on Other Switch Features
Spanning Tree Protocol Operation with VLANs
IP Interfaces
VLAN MAC Addresses
Port Trunks
Port Monitoring
VLAN Restrictions
GVRP
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General Operation
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Per-Port Options for Handling GVRP Unknown VLANs
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Per-Port Options for Dynamic VLAN Advertising and Joining
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GVRP and VLAN Access Control
Port-Leave From a Dynamic VLAN
Planning for GVRP Operation
Configuring GVRP On a Switch
Menu: Viewing and Configuring GVRP
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CLI: Viewing and Configuring GVRP
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Web: Viewing and Configuring GVRP
GVRP Operating Notes
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Multimedia Traffic Control with IP Multicast (IGMP)
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General Operation and Features
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IGMP Terms
IGMP Operating Features
Basic Operation
Enhancements
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CLI: Configuring and Displaying IGMP
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Web: Enabling or Disabling IGMP
How IGMP Operates
Operation With or Without IP Addressing
Automatic Fast-Leave IGMP
Forced Fast-Leave IGMP
Configuration Options for Forced Fast-Leave
Note on VLAN Numbers:
Listing the Forced Fast-Leave Configuration
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Configuring Per-Port Forced Fast-Leave IGMP
Using the Switch as Querier
Querier Operation
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The Switch Excludes Well-Known or Reserved Multicast Addresses from IP Multicast Filtering
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Number of IP Multicast Addresses Allowed
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
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Caution
Menu: Configuring STP
CLI: Configuring STP
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Spanning Tree Protocol
Caution
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Web: Enabling or Disabling STP
How STP Operates
STP Fast Mode
Caution
STP Operation with 802.1Q VLANs
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Monitoring and Analyzing Switch Operation
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Status and Counters Data
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Menu Access To Status and Counters
General System Information
Menu Access
Switch Management Address Information
Menu Access
Module Information
Menu: Displaying Port Status
Port Status
Viewing Port and Trunk Group Statistics and Flow Control Status
Note on Reset
Menu Access to Port and Trunk Statistics
CLI Access To Port and Trunk Group Statistics
Web Browser Access To View Port and Trunk Group Statistics
Viewing the Switchs MAC Address Tables
Menu Access to the MAC Address Views and Searches
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CLI Access for MAC Address Views and Searches
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Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Information
Menu Access to STP Data
CLI Access to STP Data
Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) Status
VLAN Information
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Web Browser Interface Status Information
Port Monitoring Features
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Menu: Configuring Port Monitoring
CLI: Configuring Port Monitoring
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Web: Configuring Port Monitoring
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting Approaches
Browser or Telnet Access Problems
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Unusual Network Activity
General Problems
Troubleshooting CDP Operation
IGMP-Related Problems
Problems Related to Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP)
Caution
Stacking-Related Problems
TACACS-Related Problems
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TimeP, SNTP, or Gateway Problems
VLAN-Related Problems
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Troubleshooting TACACS+ Operation
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Using the Event Log To Identify Problem Sources
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Table 18-1. Event Log System Modules
Figure 18-3. Example of an Event Log Display
Menu: Entering and Navigating in the Event Log
From the Main Menu, select Event Log.
CLI:
Diagnostic Tools
Port Auto-Negotiation
Ping and Link Tests
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Web: Executing Ping or Link Tests
CLI: Ping or Link Tests
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Displaying the Configuration File
CLI: Viewing the Configuration File
Web: Viewing the Configuration File
CLI Administrative and Troubleshooting Commands
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Restoring the Factory-Default Configuration
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CLI: Resetting to the Factory-Default Configuration
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Clear/Reset: Resetting to the Factory-Default Configuration
Restoring a Flash Image
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File Transfers
Downloading an Operating System (OS)
General OS Download Rules
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Using TFTP To Download an OS Image from a Server
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Menu: TFTP Download from a Server to Primary Flash
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CLI: TFTP Download from a Server to Primary or Secondary Flash
Using Xmodem to Download an OS Image From a PC or UNIX Workstation
Menu: Xmodem Download to Primary Flash
CLI: Xmodem Download from a PC or Unix Workstation to Primary or Secondary Flash
Switch-to-Switch Download
Menu: Switch-to-Switch Download to Primary Flash
CLI: Switch-To-Switch Downloads
Using the HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches Utility
Troubleshooting TFTP Downloads
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Transferring Switch Configurations
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Copying Diagnostic Data to a Remote Host, PC, or Unix Workstation
Copying Command Output to a Destination Device
Copying Event Log Output to a Destination Device
Copying Crash Data Content to a Destination Device
Copying Crash Log Data Content to a Destination Device
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MAC Address Management
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Determining MAC Addresses
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Menu: Viewing the Switchs MAC Addresses
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CLI: Viewing the Port and VLAN MAC Addresses
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MAC Address Management Determining MAC Addresses
Figure B-2. Example of Port MAC Address Assignments
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Daylight Savings Time on HP Procurve Switches
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Daylight Savings Time on HP Procurve Switches
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Daylight Savings Time on HP Procurve Switches
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