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Installing the Switch
Installation Procedures
HP ProCurve 630 RPS/EPS Connectivity
This section shows the recommended connection topology using the HP
ProCurve 630 RPS/EPS. The HP ProCurve 630 RPS/EPS can provide backup
power support for only one ProCurve switch. In the illustration below, the
ProCurve Switch 2910 is connected to the RPS and EPS ports on a HP
ProCurve 630 RPS/EPS.
Figure 2-18. Connecting RPS/EPS to a switch
9. (Optional) Connect a Console to the Switch
The switch has a full-featured, easy to use console interface for performing
switch management tasks including the following:
■ monitor switch and port status and observe network activity statistics
■ modify the switch’s configuration to optimize switch performance,
enhance network traffic control, and improve network security
■ read the event log and access diagnostic tools to help in troubleshooting
■ download new software to the switch
■ add passwords to control access to the switch from the console, web
browser interface, and network management stations
The console can be accessed through these methods:
■ Out-of-band: The switch comes with a serial cable for connecting a PC
or VT-100 terminal, to be used as a console, directly to the switch.
■ In-Band: Access the console using Telnet from a PC or UNIX station on
the network, and a VT-100 terminal emulator. This method requires that
you first configure the switch with an IP address and subnet mask by using
either out-of-band console access or through DHCP/Bootp. For more
information on IP addressing and on starting a Telnet session, see
chapter 3, “Getting Started With Switch Configuration”, and the Man-
agement and Configuration Guide, which is on the HP ProCurve Web
site at www.hp.com/go/procurve/manuals.
The Switch can simultaneously support one out-of-band console session
through the Console Port and one in-band Telnet console session.
2910al Switch
HP ProCurve
630 RPS/EPS
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