HP J9574A

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Getting Started With Switch Configuration
This chapter is intended as a guide for using the console Switch Setup screen
to quickly assign an IP (Internet Protocol) address and subnet mask to the
switch, set a Manager password, and, optionally, configure other basic
features.
For more information on using the switch console and the other switch
management interfaces: the web browser interface and the SNMP manage-
ment tool, HP ProCurve Manager, please see the Management and Configu-
ration Guide, which is on the HP Web site at www.hp.com/networking/support.
Recommended Minimal Configuration
In the factory default configuration, the switch has no IP (Internet Protocol)
address and subnet mask, and no passwords. In this state, it can be managed
only through a direct console connection.
To manage the switch through a networked (in-band data port or out-of-band
management port) connection, you must first configure the switch with an IP
address and subnet mask compatible with your network.
Also, you should configure a Manager password to control access privileges
from the console and web browser interface. Other parameters in the Switch
Setup screen can be left at their default settings or you can configure them
with new values.
You can configure many other switch features through the switch’s console
interface to:
■ Optimize switch performance
■ Enhance control of network traffic
■ Improve network security
■ Enable stacking.