Less Work, More NetworkHP ProCurve Switches1600M, 2424M, 4000M, and 8000MManagement and Configuration Guidehttp://www.hp.com/go/procurveHP ProCurve Sw
viiiConfiguring IP Authorized Managers in the Web Browser Interface 6-23Configuring IP Authorized Managers in the Console Interface . . . . . 6-23Bu
6-24Configuring the Switch Enhancing Security By Configuring Authorized IP ManagersConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-14. Example of How To Add an Au
6-25Configuring the SwitchEnhancing Security By Configuring Authorized IP ManagersConfiguring the SwitchConfiguring One Station Per Authorized Manager
6-26Configuring the Switch Enhancing Security By Configuring Authorized IP ManagersConfiguring the SwitchTable 6-3. Analysis of IP Mask for Multip
6-27Configuring the SwitchEnhancing Security By Configuring Authorized IP ManagersConfiguring the SwitchAdditional Examples for Authorizing Multiple S
6-28Configuring the Switch System InformationConfiguring the SwitchSystem Information From the web browser interface and the switch console you ca
6-29Configuring the SwitchSystem InformationConfiguring the SwitchConfiguring System Information from the ConsoleTo Access System Information:1. From
6-30Configuring the Switch Port SettingsConfiguring the SwitchPort SettingsFrom the web browser interface and switch console you can configure the
6-31Configuring the SwitchPort SettingsConfiguring the SwitchNote Broadcast limit (the Bcast Limit parameter) can be set for all ports in the switch (
6-32Configuring the Switch Port SettingsConfiguring the SwitchConfiguring Port Parameters from the Web Browser InterfaceFigure 6-19. Example of P
6-33Configuring the SwitchPort SettingsConfiguring the SwitchConfiguring Port Parameters from the Switch ConsoleTo Access Port Settings: 1. From the C
ixConfiguring VLAN Parameters from the Switch Console . . . . . . . . . 6-56To Activate VLANs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-34Configuring the Switch Network Monitoring Port FeaturesConfiguring the SwitchNetwork Monitoring Port Features From the web browser interface a
6-35Configuring the SwitchNetwork Monitoring Port FeaturesConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-23. Selecting the Port(s) To MonitorFigure 6-24. Selecting
6-36Configuring the Switch Network Monitoring Port FeaturesConfiguring the SwitchConfiguring Port Monitoring from the Switch ConsoleTo Access Port
6-37Configuring the SwitchNetwork Monitoring Port FeaturesConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-26. Example of Selecting a Monitoring Port5. Use the Space
6-38Configuring the Switch Network Monitoring Port FeaturesConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-27. Example of Selecting a VLAN to Monitor 7. Return to
6-39Configuring the SwitchSpanning Tree Protocol (STP)Configuring the SwitchSpanning Tree Protocol (STP)The switch uses the IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree
6-40Configuring the Switch Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)Configuring the SwitchEnabling STP from the Web Browser InterfaceThis procedure enables or
6-41Configuring the SwitchSpanning Tree Protocol (STP)Configuring the SwitchConfiguring STP from the Switch ConsoleIn most cases, the default STP para
6-42Configuring the Switch Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)Configuring the Switch5. Use [Tab] or the arrow keys to select the next parameter you want
6-43Configuring the SwitchSpanning Tree Protocol (STP)Configuring the SwitchSTP Fast ModeFor standard STP operation, when a network connection is esta
xHow IGMP Operates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-100Role of the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-44Configuring the Switch Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)Configuring the Switch4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all the switch ports you want to change t
6-45Configuring the SwitchSpanning Tree Protocol (STP)Configuring the SwitchSTP Operation with Switch MeshingAs noted earlier in this section, STP see
6-46Configuring the Switch Traffic/Security Filter FeaturesConfiguring the SwitchTraffic/Security Filter FeaturesFrom the switch console only, you
6-47Configuring the SwitchTraffic/Security Filter FeaturesConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-32. The Traffic/Security Filters List Screen (Default Values
6-48Configuring the Switch Traffic/Security Filter FeaturesConfiguring the Switch3. Press the Space bar to select the type of filter you want to c
6-49Configuring the SwitchTraffic/Security Filter FeaturesConfiguring the Switchb. Press the Space bar to select the filter action for that port ( For
6-50Configuring the Switch Traffic/Security Filter FeaturesConfiguring the SwitchCaution If Spanning Tree is enabled, then the Spanning Tree multi
6-51Configuring the SwitchPort-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs)Configuring the SwitchPort-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs) A VLAN is a group of ports designated b
6-52Configuring the Switch Port-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs)Configuring the SwitchFigure 6-35. Example of Routing Between VLANs via an External Rou
6-53Configuring the SwitchPort-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs)Configuring the SwitchSimilarly, using 802.1Q-compliant switches, you can connect multiple VL
xiSupporting CoS with an 802.1Q Tagged VLAN Environment . . . . . 6-151Using the Default VLAN to Create a Single Tagged VLAN . . . . 6-151Operati
6-54Configuring the Switch Port-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs)Configuring the SwitchOverview of Using VLANsVLAN Support and the Default VLANIn the fac
6-55Configuring the SwitchPort-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs)Configuring the Switch If you enable VLAN support and configure VLANs, then subsequently dis
6-56Configuring the Switch Port-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs)Configuring the SwitchConfiguring VLAN Parameters from the Switch ConsoleIn the factory
6-57Configuring the SwitchPort-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs)Configuring the Switch2. Press [Enter] or [1] to select VLAN Support and you will see a scree
6-58Configuring the Switch Port-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs)Configuring the SwitchNote After the reboot, all changes to the VLAN configuration, incl
6-59Configuring the SwitchPort-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs)Configuring the Switch3. Type the name (up to 12 characters, with no spaces) of a new VLAN th
6-60Configuring the Switch Port-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs)Configuring the SwitchAdding or Changing a VLAN Port AssignmentUse this procedure to add
6-61Configuring the SwitchPort-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs)Configuring the Switch2. To change a port’s VLAN assignment(s):a. Press [E] (for Edit). b. Us
6-62Configuring the Switch Port-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs)Configuring the SwitchVLAN Tagging InformationVLAN tagging enables traffic from more tha
6-63Configuring the SwitchPort-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs)Configuring the Switch In switch X:• VLANs assigned to ports X1 - X6 can all be untagged bec
xiiUnusual Network Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5General Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-64Configuring the Switch Port-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs)Configuring the SwitchFigure 6-46. Example of VLAN ID Numbers Assigned in the VLAN Name
6-65Configuring the SwitchPort-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs)Configuring the SwitchFigure 6-47. Example of Networked 802.1Q-Compliant Devices with Multip
6-66Configuring the Switch Port-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs)Configuring the SwitchTo summarize:Effect of VLANs on Other Switch FeaturesSpanning Tree
6-67Configuring the SwitchPort-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs)Configuring the SwitchVLAN MAC AddressesThe switch has one unique MAC address for each of its
6-68Configuring the Switch Port-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs)Configuring the SwitchVLAN Restrictions A port must be a member of at least one VLAN. I
6-69Configuring the SwitchPort-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs)Configuring the SwitchHP Router Requirements. Use the Hewlett-Packard version A.09.70 (or la
6-70Configuring the Switch Load Balancing: Port TrunkingConfiguring the SwitchLoad Balancing: Port TrunkingFigure 6-48. Conceptual Illustration o
6-71Configuring the SwitchLoad Balancing: Port TrunkingConfiguring the Switchare evenly distributed across the links in a trunk. In actual networking
6-72Configuring the Switch Load Balancing: Port TrunkingConfiguring the Switchthen port A3 will be a member of the Blue VLAN instead of the origin
6-73Configuring the SwitchLoad Balancing: Port TrunkingConfiguring the SwitchTrunk Configuration OptionsThere are three trunk configuration types from
xiiiB MAC Address ManagementOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1De
6-74Configuring the Switch Load Balancing: Port TrunkingConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-49. Example of the Screen for Configuring Ports for Load B
6-75Configuring the SwitchLoad Balancing: Port TrunkingConfiguring the Switch4. In the Group column, move the cursor to the port you want to configure
6-76Configuring the Switch Load Balancing: Port TrunkingConfiguring the Switch6. Move the cursor to the Type column for the selected port and use
6-77Configuring the SwitchLoad Balancing: Port TrunkingConfiguring the SwitchOperating InformationThis section describes port usage and how traffic is
6-78Configuring the Switch Load Balancing: Port TrunkingConfiguring the SwitchTrunk Operation Using the “SA-Trunk” OptionThis option is less effic
6-79Configuring the SwitchLoad Balancing: Port TrunkingConfiguring the SwitchTrunk Operation Using the “FEC” OptionThis is the most flexible method f
6-80Configuring the Switch Load Balancing: Switch MeshingConfiguring the SwitchLoad Balancing: Switch MeshingSwitch meshing is a load-balancing te
6-81Configuring the SwitchLoad Balancing: Switch MeshingConfiguring the SwitchFinding the Fastest Path. Using multiple switches redundantly linked to
6-82Configuring the Switch Load Balancing: Switch MeshingConfiguring the SwitchSwitch Meshing FundamentalsMeshed Switch Domain. This is a group o
6-83Configuring the SwitchLoad Balancing: Switch MeshingConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-55. Example of Multiple Meshed Switch Domains Separated by a N
6-84Configuring the Switch Load Balancing: Switch MeshingConfiguring the SwitchFurther Information: For further operating information and rest
6-85Configuring the SwitchLoad Balancing: Switch MeshingConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-56. Example of the Screen for Configuring Ports for Load Balan
6-86Configuring the Switch Load Balancing: Switch MeshingConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-57. Example of Mesh Group Assignments for Several Ports6.
6-87Configuring the SwitchLoad Balancing: Switch MeshingConfiguring the SwitchOperating Notes for Switch MeshingIn a switch mesh domain traffic is dis
6-88Configuring the Switch Load Balancing: Switch MeshingConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-58. Example of a Broadcast Path Through a Switch Mesh Dom
6-89Configuring the SwitchLoad Balancing: Switch MeshingConfiguring the Switchretain device addresses longer. Because the switches in a mesh exchange
6-90Configuring the Switch Load Balancing: Switch MeshingConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-60. Connecting a Switch Mesh Domain to Non-Meshed Devices
6-91Configuring the SwitchLoad Balancing: Switch MeshingConfiguring the SwitchCaution Because the switch automatically gives faster links a higher pri
6-92Configuring the Switch Load Balancing: Switch MeshingConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-62. VLAN Operation with a Switch Mesh DomainUsing Automat
6-93Configuring the SwitchLoad Balancing: Switch MeshingConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-63. Example of a Backbone Using the Maximum Number of Meshed S
1-1Selecting a Management Interface1Selecting a Management InterfaceThis chapter describes the following: Management interfaces for the Switches 1600
6-94Configuring the Switch Load Balancing: Switch MeshingConfiguring the Switch Connecting Mesh Domains: To connect two separate switch meshing d
6-95Configuring the SwitchIP Multicast (IGMP) Features—Multimedia Traffic ControlConfiguring the SwitchIP Multicast (IGMP) Features—Multimedia Traffic
6-96Configuring the Switch IP Multicast (IGMP) Features—Multimedia Traffic ControlConfiguring the SwitchConfiguring IGMP from the Web Browser Inte
6-97Configuring the SwitchIP Multicast (IGMP) Features—Multimedia Traffic ControlConfiguring the SwitchParameter DescriptionMulticast Filtering (IGMP)
6-98Configuring the Switch IP Multicast (IGMP) Features—Multimedia Traffic ControlConfiguring the SwitchConfiguring IGMP from the Switch ConsoleIn
6-99Configuring the SwitchIP Multicast (IGMP) Features—Multimedia Traffic ControlConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-66. Example of the (Default) IGMP Ser
6-100Configuring the Switch IP Multicast (IGMP) Features—Multimedia Traffic ControlConfiguring the SwitchHow IGMP Operates The Internet Group Mana
6-101Configuring the SwitchIP Multicast (IGMP) Features—Multimedia Traffic ControlConfiguring the SwitchRole of the SwitchWhen IGMP is enabled on the
6-102Configuring the Switch IP Multicast (IGMP) Features—Multimedia Traffic ControlConfiguring the Switch Figure 6-67. The Advantage of Using IGM
6-103Configuring the SwitchIP Multicast (IGMP) Features—Multimedia Traffic ControlConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-68. Isolating IP Multicast Traffic i
1-2Selecting a Management InterfaceAdvantages of Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceSelecting a Management InterfaceAdvantages of Using the HP Web Brow
6-104Configuring the Switch IP Multicast (IGMP) Features—Multimedia Traffic ControlConfiguring the SwitchNote: IP Multicast Filters. IP multicast
6-105Configuring the SwitchIP Multicast (IGMP) Features—Multimedia Traffic ControlConfiguring the SwitchChanging the Querier Configuration SettingThe
6-106Configuring the Switch Automatic Broadcast Control (ABC) FeaturesConfiguring the SwitchAutomatic Broadcast Control (ABC) FeaturesABC reduces
6-107Configuring the SwitchAutomatic Broadcast Control (ABC) FeaturesConfiguring the SwitchConfiguring ABC from the Web Browser Interface1.Click Here2
6-108Configuring the Switch Automatic Broadcast Control (ABC) FeaturesConfiguring the SwitchConfiguring ABC from the Switch ConsoleIn the factory
6-109Configuring the SwitchAutomatic Broadcast Control (ABC) FeaturesConfiguring the SwitchTo Access ABC:1. From the Main Menu, Select:3. Switch Confi
6-110Configuring the Switch Automatic Broadcast Control (ABC) FeaturesConfiguring the Switch5. Press the [>] key to display the remaining ABC p
6-111Configuring the SwitchAutomatic Broadcast Control (ABC) FeaturesConfiguring the Switch• If you enabled ABC for IP (figure 6-64, below):Figure 6-7
6-112Configuring the Switch Automatic Broadcast Control (ABC) FeaturesConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-72. ABC Enabled With Default IPX Option (No
6-113Configuring the SwitchAutomatic Broadcast Control (ABC) FeaturesConfiguring the SwitchHow ABC OperatesLayer 2 (MAC level) broadcast packets can b
1-3Selecting a Management InterfaceAdvantages of Using the Switch ConsoleSelecting a Management InterfaceAdvantages of Using the Switch ConsoleFigure
6-114Configuring the Switch Automatic Broadcast Control (ABC) FeaturesConfiguring the Switchwith a unicast packet through the switch to host A. Th
6-115Configuring the SwitchAutomatic Broadcast Control (ABC) FeaturesConfiguring the SwitchReducing RIP and SAP Broadcast TrafficYou can also configur
6-116Configuring the Switch Automatic Broadcast Control (ABC) FeaturesConfiguring the SwitchThe Auto Gateway parameter does not affect operation o
6-117Configuring the SwitchAutomatic Broadcast Control (ABC) FeaturesConfiguring the Switch IPX Networks:• Only four IPX networks (with four differen
6-118Configuring the Switch Configuring and Monitoring Port SecurityConfiguring the SwitchConfiguring and Monitoring Port SecurityUsing Port Secur
6-119Configuring the SwitchConfiguring and Monitoring Port SecurityConfiguring the Switch Prevent Eavesdropping: Block outbound traffic with unknown
6-120Configuring the Switch Configuring and Monitoring Port SecurityConfiguring the SwitchTable 6-5. Port Security Control ParametersParameter Des
6-121Configuring the SwitchConfiguring and Monitoring Port SecurityConfiguring the SwitchUsing the Web Browser Interface to Configure Port Security1.
6-122Configuring the Switch Configuring and Monitoring Port SecurityConfiguring the Switch2. Set the security policy for the selected port.Figure
6-123Configuring the SwitchConfiguring and Monitoring Port SecurityConfiguring the SwitchUsing the Switch Console To Configure Port SecurityFrom the M
1-4Selecting a Management InterfaceAdvantages of Using HP TopTools for Hubs & SwitchesSelecting a Management InterfaceAdvantages of Using HP TopTo
6-124Configuring the Switch Configuring and Monitoring Port SecurityConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-80. Example of a Modified Security Configurati
6-125Configuring the SwitchConfiguring and Monitoring Port SecurityConfiguring the SwitchReading and Resetting Intrusion AlarmsWhen an attempted secur
6-126Configuring the Switch Configuring and Monitoring Port SecurityConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-82. Example of the Intrusion Log with Intrusio
6-127Configuring the SwitchConfiguring and Monitoring Port SecurityConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-83. Example of the Switch Console Event Log with Se
6-128Configuring the Switch Configuring and Monitoring Port SecurityConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-85. Example of the Intrusion Log with an Intru
6-129Configuring the SwitchConfiguring and Monitoring Port SecurityConfiguring the SwitchOperating Notes for Port SecurityIdentifying the IP Address o
6-130Configuring the Switch Class of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchClass of Service (CoS): Managing Band
6-131Configuring the SwitchClass of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchCoS is implemented in the form of rules or
6-132Configuring the Switch Class of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchBasic OperationCoS settings operate o
6-133Configuring the SwitchClass of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchIf a packet is not in an 802.1Q tagged VLA
1-5Selecting a Management InterfaceAdvantages of Using HP TopTools for Hubs & SwitchesSelecting a Management Interface Identifies users by port a
6-134Configuring the Switch Class of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchTable 6-7. Priority Criteria and Prec
6-135Configuring the SwitchClass of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchNo Override. By default, the IP ToS, Prot
6-136Configuring the Switch Class of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the Switch3. Determine the actual CoS configura
6-137Configuring the SwitchClass of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchConfiguring Class of Service from the Web
6-138Configuring the Switch Class of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchTable 6-8. Steps for Using the Web
6-139Configuring the SwitchClass of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchConfiguring Class of Service from the Cons
6-140Configuring the Switch Class of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchThe CoS Device Priority ScreenCoS use
6-141Configuring the SwitchClass of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchThe CoS Protocol Priority ScreenCoS uses p
6-142Configuring the Switch Class of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchThe CoS VLAN Priority ScreenIf you co
6-143Configuring the SwitchClass of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchUsing Type of Service (ToS) Criteria to Pr
6-144Configuring the Switch Class of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchToS Configuration Options. To displa
6-145Configuring the SwitchClass of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchTable 6-9. How the Switch Uses the ToS Con
6-146Configuring the Switch Class of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchIP Multicast (IGMP) Interaction with
6-147Configuring the SwitchClass of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchPacket Enters Switch: On a Non-
6-148Configuring the Switch Class of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchPacket Enters Switch: In a
6-149Configuring the SwitchClass of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchPacket Enters Switch: In a tagg
6-150Configuring the Switch Class of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchPacket Enters Switch: In a
6-151Configuring the SwitchClass of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchSupporting CoS with an 802.1Q Tagged VLAN
6-152Configuring the Switch Class of Service (CoS): Managing Bandwidth More EffectivelyConfiguring the SwitchOperating and Troubleshooting Notes
7-1Monitoring and Analyzing Switch Operation7Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationOverviewYou can use the switch console (and, in some cases, the
2-1Configuring an IP Address on the Switch2Configuring an IP Address on the SwitchThis chapter helps you to quickly assign an IP (Internet Protocol) a
7-2Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters ScreensMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationStatus and Counters ScreensThis sectio
7-3Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationSwitch Console Status and Counters MenuMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationSwitch Console Status and
7-4Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationWeb Browser Interface Status InformationMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationWeb Browser Interface Sta
7-5Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationWeb Browser Interface Status InformationMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationGeneral System Informatio
7-6Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationWeb Browser Interface Status InformationMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationSwitch Management Address
7-7Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationWeb Browser Interface Status InformationMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationModule InformationTo acce
7-8Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort StatusMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort StatusThe web browser interface and the console i
7-9Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort StatusMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationDisplaying Port Status from the Console InterfaceTo ac
7-10Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort CountersMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort CountersThe web browser interface and the cons
7-11Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort CountersMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationDisplaying Port Counters from the Web Browser Inter
2-2Configuring an IP Address on the SwitchMethods for Configuring an IP Address and Subnet MaskConfiguring an IP Address on the SwitchMethods for Conf
7-12Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort CountersMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationDisplaying Port Counters from the Console Interface
7-13Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort CountersMonitoring and Analyzing Switch Operation Figure 7-10. Example of the Display for Show detai
7-14Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationAddress TableMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationAddress TableTo access the Address Table screen fro
7-15Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort Address TableMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort Address TableThis screen lets you determi
7-16Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationPort Address TableMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationFigure 7-13. Example of a Port Address Table f
7-17Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationSpanning Tree (STP) InformationMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationSpanning Tree (STP) InformationTo
7-18Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationSpanning Tree (STP) InformationMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationYou can use the Show ports action
7-19Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationIP Multicast (IGMP) StatusMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationIP Multicast (IGMP) StatusTo access th
7-20Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationIP Multicast (IGMP) StatusMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationYou can also display the port status o
7-21Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationAutomatic Broadcast Control (ABC) InformationMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationAutomatic Broadcast
2-3Configuring an IP Address on the SwitchManually Configuring an IP AddressConfiguring an IP Address on the SwitchFigure 2-1. The Internet (IP) Servi
7-22Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationSwitch Mesh InformationMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationSwitch Mesh InformationTo access this scr
7-23Monitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationVLAN InformationMonitoring and Analyzing Switch OperationVLAN InformationTo access this screen from the M
8-1Troubleshooting8TroubleshootingThis chapter addresses performance-related network problems that can be caused by topology, switch configuration, an
8-2TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ApproachesTroubleshootingTroubleshooting ApproachesThere are six primary ways to diagnose switch problems: Check th
8-3TroubleshootingBrowser or Console Access ProblemsTroubleshootingBrowser or Console Access ProblemsCannot access the web browser interface: Access
8-4TroubleshootingBrowser or Console Access ProblemsTroubleshootingCannot Telnet into the switch console from a station on the network: Telnet acces
8-5TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityTroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityNetwork activity that exceeds accepted norms often indicates a hardwa
8-6TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityTroubleshootingOne indication of a duplicate IP address in a DHCP network is this Event Log message:ip: Inva
8-7TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityTroubleshootingIGMP-Related ProblemsIP Multicast (IGMP) Traffic Does Not Reach IGMP Hosts or a Multicast Rou
2-4Configuring an IP Address on the SwitchManually Configuring an IP AddressConfiguring an IP Address on the SwitchWhere To Go From HereThe above proc
8-8TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityTroubleshootingFigure 8-1. Connecting a Hub To Meshed Ports Causes a Topology Error A non-meshed switch or
8-9TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityTroubleshootingSTP-Related ProblemsCaution If you enable STP, it is recommended that you leave the remainder
8-10TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityTroubleshootingSTP Blocks a Link in a VLAN Even Though There Are No Redundant Links in that VLAN. In 802.1
8-11TroubleshootingUnusual Network ActivityTroubleshootingFigure 8-4. Example of Correct VLAN Port Assignments on a Link1. If VLAN_1 is configured as
8-12TroubleshootingUsing the Event Log To Identify Problem SourcesTroubleshootingUsing the Event Log To Identify Problem SourcesThe Event Log records
8-13TroubleshootingUsing the Event Log To Identify Problem SourcesTroubleshootingTable 8-1. Event Log System ModulesEntering and Navigating in the Eve
8-14TroubleshootingUsing the Event Log To Identify Problem SourcesTroubleshootingTo display various portions of the Event Log, either preceding or fol
8-15TroubleshootingUsing the Event Log To Identify Problem SourcesTroubleshootingTo Change the Severity Level of Event Log MessagesIn its default sett
8-16TroubleshootingUsing the Event Log To Identify Problem SourcesTroubleshootingFigure 8-3. The Console/Serial Link Configuration Screen (Default Val
8-17TroubleshootingDiagnosticsTroubleshootingDiagnosticsThe switch’s diagnostic tools include the following:Ping and Link TestsThe Ping test and the L
3-1Using the HP Web Browser Interface3Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceOverviewThe HP web browser interface built into the switch lets you easily acc
8-18TroubleshootingDiagnosticsTroubleshootingExecuting Ping or Link Tests from the Web Browser InterfaceFigure 8-4. Link and Ping Test Screen on the W
8-19TroubleshootingDiagnosticsTroubleshootingExecuting Ping or Link Tests from the Switch Console(To cancel a Ping or Link test that is in progress, p
8-20TroubleshootingDiagnosticsTroubleshootingThe console displays the result of each test. For example, if a Link test succeeds, you will seeLinktest
8-21TroubleshootingDiagnosticsTroubleshootingThe Configuration FileThe complete switch configuration is contained in a file that you can browse from e
8-22TroubleshootingDiagnosticsTroubleshootingBrowsing the Configuration File from the Switch ConsoleTo display the configuration file that is currentl
8-23TroubleshootingDiagnosticsTroubleshootingUsing the Command PromptThese commands are primarily for the expert user and for diagnostics pur-poses. S
8-24TroubleshootingRestoring the Factory Default ConfigurationTroubleshooting3. Type in the command you want to execute and press [Enter]. For example
A-1File TransfersAFile TransfersOverviewYou can download new switch software (operating system—OS) and upload or download switch configuration files.
A-2File TransfersDownloading an Operating System (OS)File TransfersUsing TFTP To Download the OS FileThis procedure assumes that: An OS file for the
A-3File TransfersDownloading an Operating System (OS)File Transfers2. Press [E] (for Edit).3. Ensure that the Method field is set to TFTP (the default
3-2Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceWeb Browser Interface RequirementsUsing the HP Web Browser Interface Web Browser Interface RequirementsYou can us
A-4File TransfersDownloading an Operating System (OS)File TransfersUsing the SNMP-Based HP Download ManagerIncluded with your switch is the HP TopTool
A-5File TransfersDownloading an Operating System (OS)File TransfersUsing Xmodem to Download the OS FileThis procedure assumes that: The switch is con
A-6File TransfersTroubleshooting TFTP DownloadsFile TransfersTroubleshooting TFTP DownloadsIf a TFTP download fails, the Download OS screen indicates
A-7File TransfersTroubleshooting TFTP DownloadsFile Transfers For a Unix TFTP server, the file permissions for the OS file do not allow the file to b
A-8File TransfersTransferring Switch ConfigurationsFile TransfersTransferring Switch ConfigurationsYou can use the following commands to transfer Swit
A-9File TransfersTransferring Switch ConfigurationsFile Transfers2. At the command prompt, execute the following commands:To upload a configuration to
A-10File TransfersTransferring Switch ConfigurationsFile Transfers3. At the command prompt, execute one of the following commands:To upload a configur
B-1MAC Address ManagementBMAC Address ManagementOverviewThe switch assigns MAC addresses in these areas: For management functions:• One Base MAC addr
B-2MAC Address ManagementDetermining the MAC AddressesMAC Address ManagementThe Base and VLAN MAC AddressesThese addresses appear in the Management Ad
B-3MAC Address ManagementDetermining the MAC AddressesMAC Address ManagementSwitch Port MAC AddressesThe MAC address assigned to each switch port is u
3-3Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceStarting an HP Web Browser Interface Session with the SwitchUsing the HP Web Browser InterfaceStarting an HP Web
Index – 1IndexIndexNumerics802.1p priority (CoS)definition … 6-131802.1q VLAN in mesh … 6-91802.1Q VLAN standard … 6-3, 6-39use with CoS, definition …
2 – IndexIndexAuto Gateway … 6-115Auto Gateway parameter … 8-6auto port setting … 6-98auto-discovery … 5-4automatic broadcast controlSee ABCautomatic
Index – 3IndexIP … 2-2, 6-4IP address, manually … 2-2mesh … 6-84network monitoring … 6-34port … 6-30port security … 6-119port trunk … 6-71restoring fa
4 – IndexIndexEeavesdrop preventionport security configuration … 6-119edge switch … 6-92ending a console session … 4-3event log … 4-3, 4-5, 6-17, 8-12
Index – 5Indexin switch mesh domain … 6-91IP address required … 6-95IP multicast address range … 6-49, 6-104leave group … 6-100maximum address count …
6 – IndexIndexMMAC address … 6-10, 7-5, B-1duplicate … 6-68–6-69, 8-9, 8-11learned … 7-14port … 7-15, B-1–B-2switch … B-1VLAN … 6-67, B-1Main menu, co
Index – 7Indextraffic overload … 6-34VLAN monitoring parameter … 6-38Network Monitoring Port screen … 6-34network slow … 8-5notes on using VLANs … 6-5
8 – IndexIndexresetting the alert flag … 6-128security violations in browser alert log … 6-125port trunk … 6-70configuration … 6-71FEC … 6-79interoper
Index – 9Indexsecurity violationsnotices of … 6-125resetting … 6-128security, in-band … 6-46Self Test LEDbehavior during factory default reset … 8-24s
HP ProCurve Switches1600M, 2424M, 4000M, and 8000MManagement and Configuration Guide
3-4Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceStarting an HP Web Browser Interface Session with the SwitchUsing the HP Web Browser Interface2. Type the IP addr
10 – IndexIndexSystem Name parameter … 6-29TTab bar, web browser interface … 3-15tagged VLANSee VLANTelnet … 4-2Telnet, problem … 8-4terminal type … 6
Index – 11Index802.1Q … 6-44ABC … 6-108– 6-109, 6-113address … 5-1Bootp … 6-10Bootp or DHCP … 6-9configuring Bootp … 6-10default … 2-2DEFAULT_VLAN … 2
12 – IndexIndexsecurity tab … 3-25showing security violations … 6-125standalone … 3-3Status bar … 3-15status bar … 3-26status indicators … 3-26status
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3-5Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceStarting an HP Web Browser Interface Session with the SwitchUsing the HP Web Browser Interface3. The web browser
3-6Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceTasks for Your First HP Web Browser Interface SessionUsing the HP Web Browser InterfaceTasks for Your First HP We
3-7Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceTasks for Your First HP Web Browser Interface SessionUsing the HP Web Browser InterfaceThis window is the launchi
3-8Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceTasks for Your First HP Web Browser Interface SessionUsing the HP Web Browser InterfaceCreating Usernames and Pas
3-9Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceTasks for Your First HP Web Browser Interface SessionUsing the HP Web Browser Interface2. Click in the appropriat
3-10Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceTasks for Your First HP Web Browser Interface SessionUsing the HP Web Browser InterfaceOnline Help for the HP We
3-11Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceTasks for Your First HP Web Browser Interface SessionUsing the HP Web Browser InterfaceFigure 3-4. How To Access
3-12Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceSupport URLs FeatureUsing the HP Web Browser InterfaceSupport URLs FeatureThe Support/Mgmt URLs window enables y
3-13Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceSupport URLs FeatureUsing the HP Web Browser InterfaceClick on the [Support] button on that page and you can get
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3-14Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceThe Web Browser Interface Screen LayoutUsing the HP Web Browser InterfaceThe Web Browser Interface Screen Layout
3-15Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceThe Web Browser Interface Screen LayoutUsing the HP Web Browser Interface Tab Ba r. The row of tabs displaying
3-16Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceThe Web Browser Interface Screen LayoutUsing the HP Web Browser InterfaceThe Port Utilization and Status Display
3-17Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceThe Web Browser Interface Screen LayoutUsing the HP Web Browser InterfaceA network utilization of 40% is conside
3-18Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceThe Web Browser Interface Screen LayoutUsing the HP Web Browser InterfacePort StatusThe Port Status indicators s
3-19Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceThe Web Browser Interface Screen LayoutUsing the HP Web Browser Interface Figure 3-10. The Alert LogEach alert h
3-20Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceThe Web Browser Interface Screen LayoutUsing the HP Web Browser InterfaceAlert TypesThe following table lists th
3-21Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceThe Web Browser Interface Screen LayoutUsing the HP Web Browser InterfaceNote When troubleshooting the sources o
3-22Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceThe Web Browser Interface Screen LayoutUsing the HP Web Browser InterfaceThe Alert Control BarThe Alert Control
3-23Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceThe Web Browser Interface Screen LayoutUsing the HP Web Browser InterfaceThe Tab BarThe Tab bar in the web brows
iiiPrefacePrefaceUse of This Guide and Other ProCurve Switch DocumentationThis guide describes how to use the browser interface and console interface
3-24Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceThe Web Browser Interface Screen LayoutUsing the HP Web Browser InterfaceConfiguration TabThis tab displays the
3-25Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceThe Web Browser Interface Screen LayoutUsing the HP Web Browser InterfaceSecurity TabThis tab displays the Secur
3-26Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceThe Web Browser Interface Screen LayoutUsing the HP Web Browser InterfaceSupport TabThis tab displays the web pa
3-27Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceThe Web Browser Interface Screen LayoutUsing the HP Web Browser Interface System Name. The name you have config
3-28Using the HP Web Browser InterfaceThe Web Browser Interface Screen LayoutUsing the HP Web Browser InterfaceTo provide the most information on netw
4-1Using the Switch Console Interface4Using the Switch Console InterfaceThis chapter describes the following features: overview of the switch console
4-2Using the Switch Console InterfaceStarting and Ending a Console SessionUsing the Switch Console InterfaceStarting and Ending a Console SessionYou c
4-3Using the Switch Console InterfaceStarting and Ending a Console SessionUsing the Switch Console Interface• If no password has been set, you will se
4-4Using the Switch Console InterfaceMain Menu FeaturesUsing the Switch Console InterfaceMain Menu Features Figure 4-1. The Main MenuThe Main Menu giv
4-5Using the Switch Console InterfaceMain Menu FeaturesUsing the Switch Console Interface Event Log: Enables you to read progress and error message
4-6Using the Switch Console InterfaceScreen Structure and NavigationUsing the Switch Console InterfaceScreen Structure and NavigationConsole screens i
4-7Using the Switch Console InterfaceScreen Structure and NavigationUsing the Switch Console InterfaceTable 4-1. How To Navigate in the Console Task:
4-8Using the Switch Console InterfaceScreen Structure and NavigationUsing the Switch Console InterfaceTo get Help on individual parameter descriptions
4-9Using the Switch Console InterfaceUsing Password SecurityUsing the Switch Console InterfaceUsing Password SecurityThere are two levels of console a
4-10Using the Switch Console InterfaceUsing Password SecurityUsing the Switch Console InterfaceNote If there is only a Manager password set (with no O
4-11Using the Switch Console InterfaceUsing Password SecurityUsing the Switch Console Interface2. To set a new password:a. Select Set Manager Password
4-12Using the Switch Console InterfaceRebooting the SwitchUsing the Switch Console InterfaceRebooting the SwitchRebooting the switch terminates the cu
4-13Using the Switch Console InterfaceRebooting the SwitchUsing the Switch Console InterfaceRebooting To Activate Configuration Changes. Configuratio
4-14Using the Switch Console InterfaceThe Command PromptUsing the Switch Console InterfaceThe Command PromptIn addition to the menu-based part of the
4-15Using the Switch Console InterfaceThe Command PromptUsing the Switch Console InterfaceCommands AvailableThe following commands are available from
vContentsPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiiUse of This Guide
4-16Using the Switch Console InterfaceThe Command PromptUsing the Switch Console InterfacePing ping <ip-addr> [count] [wait]; Sends IP ’Echo Req
4-17Using the Switch Console InterfaceThe Command PromptUsing the Switch Console InterfaceSet and Show CommandsMost of the commands at the command pro
4-18Using the Switch Console InterfaceThe Command PromptUsing the Switch Console InterfaceShow CommandsTable 4-3. Show Commands Available at the Comma
5-1Monitoring and Managing the Switch5Using HP TopTools or Other SNMP Tools To Monitor and Manage the SwitchYou can manage the switch via SNMP from a
5-2Using HP TopTools or Other SNMP Tools To Monitor and Manage the SwitchSNMP Management FeaturesMonitoring and Managing the Switch Monitoring data n
5-3Using HP TopTools or Other SNMP Tools To Monitor and Manage the SwitchSNMP Configuration ProcessMonitoring and Managing the SwitchSNMP Configuratio
5-4Using HP TopTools or Other SNMP Tools To Monitor and Manage the SwitchAdvanced Management: RMON and HP Extended RMON SupportMonitoring and Managing
6-1Configuring the Switch6Configuring the SwitchOverviewThis chapter describes the switch configuration features available in both the switch console
6-2Configuring the Switch OverviewConfiguring the SwitchConfiguration FeaturesTable 6-1. Configurable Feature ComparisonFeature SwitchConsole Web
6-3Configuring the SwitchOverviewConfiguring the SwitchNote In the factory default configuration, the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP—which automatically
viSupport URLs Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12Support URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-4Configuring the Switch IP ConfigurationConfiguring the SwitchIP Configuration Configuring the switch with an IP address expands your ability to
6-5Configuring the SwitchIP ConfigurationConfiguring the SwitchConfiguring IP Addressing from the Web Browser InterfaceFigure 6-7. Configuring IP Add
6-6Configuring the Switch IP ConfigurationConfiguring the SwitchConfiguring IP Addressing from the Switch ConsoleYou can use the console to manual
6-7Configuring the SwitchIP ConfigurationConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-8. Example of the IP Service Configuration Screen 2. Press [E] (for Edit).3.
6-8Configuring the Switch IP ConfigurationConfiguring the Switch9. If you want to reach off-subnet destinations, select the Gateway field and en
6-9Configuring the SwitchIP ConfigurationConfiguring the SwitchDHCP/Bootp OperationOverviewDHCP/Bootp is used to download configuration data from a DH
6-10Configuring the Switch IP ConfigurationConfiguring the SwitchDHCP Operation. A significant difference between a DHCP configuration and a Boot
6-11Configuring the SwitchIP ConfigurationConfiguring the SwitchAn entry in the Bootp table file /etc/bootptab to tell the switch or VLAN where to obt
6-12Configuring the Switch IP ConfigurationConfiguring the SwitchConfiguring DHCP/BootpIn its default configuration, the switch is configured for
6-13Configuring the SwitchIP ConfigurationConfiguring the SwitchGlobally Assigned IP Network AddressesIf you intend to connect your network to other n
viiCommands Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15Set and Show Commands . . . . . . . . . . .
6-14Configuring the Switch SNMP CommunitiesConfiguring the SwitchSNMP Communities From the switch console only you can add, edit, or delete SNMP c
6-15Configuring the SwitchSNMP CommunitiesConfiguring the SwitchTo View, Edit, or Add SNMP Communities:1. From the Console Main Menu, Select:2. Switch
6-16Configuring the Switch SNMP CommunitiesConfiguring the SwitchFigure 6-10. The SNMP Add or Edit ScreenNote In the default configuration, no ma
6-17Configuring the SwitchTrap ReceiversConfiguring the SwitchTrap Receivers From the switch console only you to configure up to ten IP management s
6-18Configuring the Switch Trap ReceiversConfiguring the Switch2. Press [E] (for Edit). The cursor moves to the Send Authentication Traps field.3.
6-19Configuring the SwitchConsole/Serial LinkConfiguring the SwitchConsole/Serial Link From the switch console only you can configure the following co
6-20Configuring the Switch Console/Serial LinkConfiguring the SwitchConfiguring the Console/Serial Link from the Switch ConsoleThis screen allows
6-21Configuring the SwitchEnhancing Security By Configuring Authorized IP ManagersConfiguring the SwitchEnhancing Security By Configuring Authorized I
6-22Configuring the Switch Enhancing Security By Configuring Authorized IP ManagersConfiguring the SwitchDefining Authorized Management Stations
6-23Configuring the SwitchEnhancing Security By Configuring Authorized IP ManagersConfiguring the SwitchConfiguring IP Authorized Managers in the Web
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