HP PROCURVE 2520 User Manual

Selecting a Management Interface
Advantages of Using the CLI
■ Enables Telnet (in-band) access to the menu functionality.
■ Allows faster navigation, avoiding delays that occur with slower
display of graphical objects over a web browser interface.
■ Provides more security; configuration information and passwords are
not seen on the network.
Advantages of Using the CLI
ProCurve>
Prompt for Operator Level
ProCurve#
Prompt for Manager Level
ProCurve(config)#
Prompt for Global Configuration
Level
ProCurve(<context>)#
Prompt for Context
Configuration Levels
For example:
ProCurve(eth-1-5)#
ProCurve(vlan-1)#
ProCurve(rip)#
Figure 2-2. Command Prompt Examples
General Benefits
■ Provides access to the complete set of the switch configuration, perfor-
mance, and diagnostic features.
■ Offers out-of-band access (through the RS-232 connection) or Telnet (in-
band) access.
■ Enables quick, detailed system configuration and management access to
system operators and administrators experienced in command prompt
interfaces.
■ Provides help at each level for determining available options and vari-
ables.
Information on Using the CLI
■ For information on how to use the CLI, refer to Chapter 4. “Using the
Command Line Interface (CLI)”.
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HP PROCURVE 2520 Specifications

General

Web Interface	Yes
CLI Support	Yes
IPv6 Support	Yes
Auto-MDIX	Yes
SNMP Support	Yes
Quality of Service (QoS)	Yes
VLAN Support	Yes
Jumbo Frame Support	Yes

Summary

Selecting a Management Interface

Advantages of Using the Web Browser Interface

Highlights the ease of access and features of the web browser interface for switch management.

Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)

Privilege Levels at Logon

Explains the different privilege levels (Operator, Manager) for accessing the CLI.

Using the ProCurve Web Browser Interface

Security: Creating Usernames and Passwords in the Browser Interface

Details how to set up user names and passwords for secure access to the web interface.

Switch Memory and Configuration

Configuration File Management

Explains the running-config and startup-config files and how they are managed.

Interface Access and System Information

Interface Access: Console/Serial Link, Web, and Inbound Telnet

Details the available interface access methods for switch management.

Configuring IP Addressing

IP Configuration

Covers configuring IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and TTL for the switch.

Port Status and Configuration

Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port Parameters

Describes how to view port status and configure parameters like speed, duplex, and flow control.

Configuring Ports

Provides instructions on configuring individual ports and static trunk settings via the menu.

Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Operation

PoE Operation

Configuring PoE Operation

Details how to disable/enable PoE ports, configure priority, and manage power allocation.

Port Trunking

Trunk Configuration Methods

C Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Approaches

Outlines general methods and tools for diagnosing switch problems.

Browser or Telnet Access Problems

Using the Event Log for Troubleshooting Switch Problems

Explains how to use the event log to identify and troubleshoot switch issues.

Diagnostic Tools