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HP 5920 & 5900 Switch Series

Fundamentals

Configuration Guide

Part number: 5998-5302a

Software version: Release 23xx

Document version: 6W101-20150320

Configuration Guide1
Table of Contents3
Using the CLI9
- CLI Views9
- Accessing the CLI Online Help10
- Using the Undo Form of a Command11
- Entering a Command11
- Understanding Command-Line Error Messages15
- Using the Command History Function15
- Controlling the CLI Output16
- Saving the Running Configuration22
Login Overview23
Logging in through the Console Port for the First Device Access24
Logging in to the CLI26
- CLI Overview26
- FIPS Compliance27
- Logging in through the Console Port Locally28
- Logging in through Telnet32
  - Configuring Telnet Login on the Device32
  - Using the Device to Log in to a Telnet Server38
- Logging in through SSH39
  - Configuring SSH Login on the Device39
  - Using the Device to Log in to an SSH Server41
- Logging in through a Pair of Modems42
- Displaying and Maintaining CLI Login45
Accessing the Device through SNMP46
- Configuring Snmpv3 Access46
- Configuring Snmpv1 or Snmpv2C Access47
Controlling User Access48
- FIPS Compliance48
- Controlling Telnet/Ssh Logins48
  - Configuration Procedures48
  - Configuration Example49
- Controlling SNMP Access49
  - Configuration Procedure49
  - Configuration Example50
- Configuring Command Authorization51
  - Configuration Procedure51
  - Configuration Example52
- Configuring Command Accounting54
  - Configuration Procedure54
  - Configuration Example55
Configuring RBAC58
- Overview58
  - Permission Assignment58
  - User Role Assignment60
- FIPS Compliance61
- Configuration Task List61
- Creating User Roles61
- Configuring User Role Rules62
  - Configuration Restrictions and Guidelines62
  - Configuration Procedure62
- Configuring Feature Groups63
- Configuring Resource Access Policies63
- Assigning User Roles65
- Configuring Temporary User Role Authorization67
- Displaying RBAC Settings69
- RBAC Configuration Examples69
- Troubleshooting RBAC77
  - Local Users Have more Access Permissions than Intended77
  - Login Attempts by RADIUS Users Always Fail78
Configuring FTP79
- FIPS Compliance79
- Using the Device as an FTP Server79
- Using the Device as an FTP Client83
- Displaying and Maintaining FTP Client86
- FTP Client Configuration Example87
Configuring TFTP89
- FIPS Compliance89
- Configuring the Device as an Ipv4 TFTP Client89
- Configuring the Device as an Ipv6 TFTP Client90
Managing the File System91
- Storage Medium Naming Rules91
- File Name Formats91
- Managing Files92
- Managing Directories95
- Managing Storage Media96
- Setting the Operation Mode for Files and Folders98
Managing Configuration Files99
- Overview99
- FIPS Compliance102
- Enabling Configuration Encryption102
- Saving the Running Configuration102
- Configuring Configuration Rollback103
- Specifying a Next-Startup Configuration File106
- Backing up the Main Next-Startup Configuration File to a TFTP Server106
- Restoring the Main Next-Startup Configuration File from a TFTP Server107
- Deleting a Next-Startup Configuration File107
- Displaying and Maintaining Configuration Files108
Upgrading Software109
- Overview109
- Upgrade Methods111
- Non-ISSU Upgrade Procedure Summary111
- Preparing for the Upgrade112
- Preloading the Boot ROM Image to Boot ROM112
- Specifying the Startup Image File and Completing the Upgrade113
- Displaying and Maintaining Software Image Settings114
- Non-ISSU Software Upgrade Example114
ISSU Overview116
- ISSU Methods116
  - ISSU Methods for a Compatible Version117
  - ISSU Method for an Incompatible Version117
- ISSU Command Series117
- ISSU Restrictions118
- ISSU Prerequisites118
- ISSU Guidelines119
Performing an ISSU by Using Issu Series Commands121
- Performing an ISSU for a Multichassis IRF Fabric121
- Performing an ISSU for a Single-Chassis IRF Fabric122
- Displaying and Maintaining ISSU123
- ISSU Examples for Using Issu Series Commands124
Performing an ISSU by Using Install Series Commands132
- Performing an ISSU132
- Rolling Back the Software Configuration133
- Aborting a Software Activate/Deactivate Operation134
- Verifying Software Images134
- Removing Inactive Software Images134
- Displaying and Maintaining ISSU135
- ISSU Examples for Using Install Series Commands135
  - Software Image Upgrade Example135
  - Software Image Rollback Example137
Using the Emergency Shell139
- Managing the File System139
- Obtaining a System Image from an FTP/TFTP Server140
- Loading the System Image142
- Rebooting the Device142
- Displaying Device Information in Emergency Shell Mode143
- Emergency Shell Usage Example143
  - Network Requirements143
  - Usage Procedure143
Managing the Device146
- Device Management Task List146
- Configuring the Device Name146
- Configuring the System Time147
  - Specifying the System Time Source147
  - Setting the System Time147
- Enabling Displaying the Copyright Statement148
- Configuring Banners148
- Setting the System Operating Mode150
- Rebooting the Device151
- Scheduling a Task152
- Disabling Password Recovery Capability157
- Configuring the Preferred Airflow Direction157
- Setting the Port Status Detection Timer158
- Configuring CPU Usage Monitoring158
- Setting Memory Thresholds158
- Configuring the Temperature Alarm Thresholds160
- Disabling All USB Interfaces161
- Verifying and Diagnosing Transceiver Modules161
  - Verifying Transceiver Modules161
  - Diagnosing Transceiver Modules162
- Restoring the Factory-Default Settings and States162
- Displaying and Maintaining Device Management Configuration163
Using Tcl165
- Using Tcl to Configure the Device165
- Executing Comware Commands in Tcl Configuration View165
Using Python167
- Entering the Python Shell167
- Executing a Python Script167
- Python Usage Example167
Comware V7 Extended Python API169
- Importing and Using the Comware V7 Extended Python API169
- Comware V7 Extended Python API Functions169
Using Automatic Configuration174
- Overview174
- Automatic Configuration Task List174
- Automatic Configuration Examples178
Support and Other Resources189
- Contacting HP189
  - Subscription Service189
- Related Information189
  - Documents189
  - Websites189
- Conventions190
Index192

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HP 5920 Series Specifications

General

Model	HP 5920 Series
MAC address table size	32, 000 entries
Input voltage	100-240 VAC
IPv6 Support	Yes
Management	CLI, Web, SNMP
Jumbo frame support	Yes
Operating temperature	0°C to 45°C
Power Supply	Redundant (optional)
VLAN Support	Yes
Layer 3 Routing	Yes
Quality of Service (QoS)	Yes
Security Features	ACLs, 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+