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ProCurve 2610 Series User Manual

ProCurve 2610 Series
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Management and
Configuration Guide
2610
2610-PWR
ProCurve Switches
R.11.XX
www.procurve.com

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ProCurve 2610 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
MAC Address Table Size8000 entries
RAM64 MB
Flash Memory16 MB
Power SupplyInternal
Model2610 Series
Uplink Ports10/100/1000Base-T
LayerLayer 2
ManagementWeb-based, SNMP, CLI
Routing ProtocolStatic routing
Remote Management ProtocolSNMP, Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS
FeaturesVLAN, QoS
Compliant StandardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x
Operating Temperature0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Dimensions44.25 x 30.48 x 4.32 cm (17.42 x 12 x 1.7 in)

Summary

Product Documentation

Printed Publications

Lists publications printed and shipped with the switch, available in PDF format on the ProCurve Web site.

Electronic Publications

Lists electronic publications available in PDF format on the ProCurve Web site for switch management.

Getting Started

Introduction

Introduces the Management and Configuration Guide and supported switches.

Conventions

Explains conventions used for command syntax and displayed information.

Feature Descriptions by Model

Indicates when a feature is specific to certain switch models or product series.

Need Only a Quick Start?

Provides a quick start guide for IP addressing configuration on the switch.

To Set Up and Install the Switch in Your Network

Directs users to the Installation and Getting Started Guide for physical setup and initial configuration.

Selecting a Management Interface

Overview of Management Interfaces

Describes available management interfaces: Menu, CLI, Web Browser, ProCurve Manager, and ProCurve Manager Plus.

Advantages of Using the Menu Interface

Highlights benefits of the menu interface, including quick access and out-of-band access.

Advantages of Using the CLI

Details CLI advantages like complete command access, out-of-band access, and security.

Advantages of Using the Web Browser Interface

Outlines benefits of the web browser interface: easy access, familiar interface, visual cues.

Advantages of Using ProCurve Manager or ProCurve Manager Plus

Explains benefits of PCM/PCM+ for network-wide management, discovery, and analysis.

Using the Menu Interface

Overview of the Menu Interface

Describes the menu interface's capabilities for configuration, status, and management.

Starting and Ending a Menu Session

Explains how to initiate and terminate a session using the menu interface.

Main Menu Features

Lists and describes features accessible from the Main Menu, including Status, Configuration, and Event Log.

Screen Structure and Navigation

Explains the structure of menu interface screens and navigation methods.

Rebooting the Switch

Describes how to reboot the switch from the menu interface to activate configuration changes.

Multiple Configuration Files

Covers managing multiple startup-config files and selecting configurations for reboots.

Erasing a Startup-Config File

Details methods for erasing startup-config files and the resulting effects on switch configuration.

Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)

Overview of the CLI

Introduces the CLI as a text-based interface for configuring and monitoring the switch.

Privilege Levels at Logon

Details privilege levels (Operator, Manager) and password protection for CLI access.

How To Move Between Levels

Provides steps for navigating between different privilege levels and interfaces (CLI/Menu).

Listing Commands and Command Options

Explains how to list available commands and command options using the '?' symbol and Tab key.

Configuration Commands and the Context Configuration Modes

Describes configuration commands and the use of context modes (port, VLAN) for efficient configuration.

CLI Control and Editing

Lists keystrokes for controlling and editing commands within the CLI interface.

Using the Web Browser Interface

Overview of the Web Browser Interface

Introduces the web browser interface for accessing the switch and its capabilities.

Starting a Web Browser Interface Session

Explains how to start a web browser session using standalone browsers or management stations.

Tasks for Your First Web Browser Interface Session

Guides first-time users through initial setup, password configuration, and online help access.

Creating Usernames and Passwords

Details how to create Operator and Manager usernames and passwords for security.

Status Reporting Features

Covers elements of the status reporting section, including Overview, Port Utilization, Alert Log, and Status Bar.

The Alert Log

Describes the alert log, its fields, and how to sort alert entries.

Setting Fault Detection Policy

Guides users on configuring the fault detection policy to control alert generation in the Alert Log.

Switch Memory and Configuration

Overview of Configuration File Management

Explains how the switch maintains running-config and startup-config files in memory.

Using the CLI To Implement Configuration Changes

Details how to use CLI commands to view, reconfigure, and save switch settings.

Using the Menu and Web Browser Interfaces To Implement Configuration Changes

Highlights advantages of menu/web interfaces for simultaneous saving and implementing changes.

Using Primary and Secondary Flash Image Options

Explains the use of primary/secondary flash for storing and testing switch software images.

Switch Software Downloads

Details options for downloading software versions to flash and booting the switch from flash.

Rebooting the Switch

Explains reboot options (boot, reload) and their impact on configuration and self-tests.

Multiple Configuration Files

Covers managing multiple startup-config files and selecting configurations for reboots.

Interface Access and System Information

Overview of Interface Access and System Information

Describes how to view and modify interface access and system information for switch management.

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

Details interface access features, default settings, and configuration options via Menu, CLI, and Web.

CLI: Modifying the Interface Access

Details CLI commands for reconfiguring Inbound Telnet, Web Browser Access, and Console/Serial Link settings.

System Information

Covers system information features including System Name, Contact, Location, MAC Age Time, and Time Sync.

CLI: Viewing and Configuring System Information

Details CLI commands for viewing and configuring system information like hostname and SNMP server.

Configuring IP Addressing

Overview of IP Addressing

Explains the importance of IP addressing for switch management and network connectivity.

IP Address and Subnet Mask Configuration

Details configuring IP address and subnet mask via DHCP/Bootp or manually through Menu/CLI.

Multinetting: Assigning Multiple IP Addresses to a VLAN

Explains how to assign multiple IP addresses to a VLAN for subnet communication.

Just Want a Quick Start with IP Addressing?

Provides a quick start guide for configuring IP addressing using the Switch Setup screen.

DHCP/Bootp Operation

Describes how DHCP/Bootp provides configuration data like IP, subnet mask, and gateway.

IP Preserve: Retaining VLAN-1 IP Addressing Across Configuration File Downloads

Explains how IP Preserve retains VLAN-1 IP settings during configuration file downloads.

Time Protocols

Overview of Time Synchronization

Explains the importance of time synchronization and the TimeP and SNTP protocols.

SNTP Time Synchronization

Details SNTP modes: Broadcast and Unicast, and their configurations.

SNTP: Viewing, Selecting, and Configuring

Details SNTP features, default settings, and configuration steps via Menu, CLI, and Web.

TimeP: Viewing, Selecting, and Configuring

Details TimeP features, default settings, and configuration steps via Menu, CLI, and Web.

Configuring (Enabling or Disabling) the TimeP Mode

Explains how to enable TimeP in DHCP or Manual mode and configure poll intervals.

Port Status and Basic Configuration

Overview of Port Status and Configuration

Introduces how to view port status and set ports to non-default settings.

Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port Parameters

Details how to view port status and configure parameters like Enable/Disable, Mode, Flow Control.

CLI: Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port Parameters

Details CLI commands for viewing port status and configuring parameters like speed and duplex.

Jumbo Frames

Covers configuring jumbo frames on VLANs, terminology, and operating rules.

QoS Passthrough Mode

Explains how to enable QoS Passthrough mode to enhance performance for high-bandwidth traffic.

Configuring Port-Based Priority for Incoming Packets

Details how to assign priority levels to traffic based on incoming port for better network management.

Port Trunking

Overview of Port Trunking

Introduces port trunking for creating logical links with increased bandwidth and fault tolerance.

Trunk Configuration Methods

Details methods for creating trunk groups: Dynamic LACP and Static Trunk.

Dynamic LACP Trunk Configuration

Explains how to configure dynamic LACP trunks, including active/passive settings and standby links.

Static Trunk Configuration

Describes how to create static trunks using Menu or CLI, supporting LACP or non-protocol.

Menu: Viewing and Configuring a Static Trunk Group

Guides users on configuring static trunk groups via the Port/Trunk Settings menu.

CLI: Viewing and Configuring a Static or Dynamic Port Trunk Group

Details CLI commands for viewing and configuring static or dynamic LACP trunk groups.

Outbound Traffic Distribution Across Trunked Links

Explains how SA/DA distribution works across trunked links and how to identify traffic sources.

Configuring for Network Management Applications

Using SNMP Tools To Manage the Switch

Details how to use SNMP for configuring switches, including communities, traps, and RMON.

SNMP Management Features

Lists SNMP features supported by the switch, including versions 1, 2c, 3, security, and MIBs.

Configuring for SNMP Version 3 Access to the Switch

Guides users through enabling SNMPv3, configuring users, communities, and trap receivers.

SNMP Version 3 Commands

Details CLI commands for enabling SNMPv3, restricting access, and showing status.

SNMPv3 Enable

Explains the SNMPv3 enable command dialog for initial user configuration and message restrictions.

SNMP Communities

Explains how to configure SNMP communities and map them to Group Access Levels for version 2c/1 access.

LLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)

Introduces LLDP for standardizing device discovery and learning about adjacent devices.

LLDP Configuration Options

Details options for enabling/disabling LLDP, changing transmission frequency, and Time-To-Live.

Configuring Per-Port LLDP Advertisement Content

Describes mandatory and optional data types that can be included in LLDP advertisements.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Approaches

Outlines systematic approaches to diagnose switch problems, including checking web site, LEDs, and topology.

Browser or Telnet Access Problems

Addresses issues with accessing the web browser interface or Telnetting into the switch console.

Unusual Network Activity

Discusses problems like slow networks, failed processes, or broadcast storms and their causes.

Duplicate IP Addresses

Explains how to identify and resolve duplicate IP addresses, especially in DHCP networks.

LACP-Related Problems

Covers issues with enabling LACP, particularly on trunked ports or when conflicting with port security.

Port-Based Access Control (802.1X)-Related Problems

Addresses problems with 802.1X authentication, RADIUS server responses, and supplicant configuration.

Radius-Related Problems

Details issues with RADIUS server response, encryption keys, and authentication denials.

Using Logging To Identify Problem Sources

Explains how to use the Event Log and CLI logging commands to identify and diagnose problems.

Diagnostic Tools

Lists and describes diagnostic tools like Port Auto-Negotiation, Ping Test, Link Test, and Display Config File.

Ping and Link Tests

Explains how to perform Ping and Link tests to verify switch communication with other devices.

CLI: Ping or Link Tests

Details how to perform Ping and Link tests using CLI commands with various repetitions and timeouts.

Displaying the Configuration File

Explains how to view the running or startup configuration files via CLI or web browser.

MAC Address Management

Overview of MAC Address Management

Explains how the switch assigns MAC addresses for management functions and internal operations.

Determining MAC Addresses in the Switch

Details methods for viewing the switch's base MAC address and addresses for added VLANs via Menu or CLI.

Menu: Viewing the Switch’s MAC Addresses

Guides users on viewing MAC addresses for base and additional VLANs via the Management Address Information screen.

CLI: Viewing the Port and VLAN MAC Addresses

Explains how to use 'walkmib' command to view port and VLAN MAC address assignments.

Viewing the MAC Addresses of Connected Devices

Details how to use 'show mac-address' command to list detected MAC addresses and their associated ports or VLANs.

Daylight Savings Time on ProCurve Switches

Configuring Daylight Savings Time

Explains how to automatically adjust the system clock for DST changes using pre-defined or user-defined rules.

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