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Management and
Configuration Guide
ProCurve Switches
W.14.03
2910al
www.procurve.com

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Summary

Selecting a Management Interface

Overview

Provides an overview of the management interfaces available for the switches and the advantages of using each interface.

Advantages of Using the Menu Interface

Details the benefits of using the menu interface for switch configuration and performance features.

Advantages of Using the CLI

Explains the benefits of using the Command Line Interface (CLI) for switch management.

Advantages of Using the Web Browser Interface

Highlights the benefits of using the web browser interface for accessing and managing the switch.

Advantages of Using ProCurve Manager or ProCurve Manager Plus

Describes the features and benefits of ProCurve Manager and ProCurve Manager Plus for network management.

Custom Login Banners for the Console and Web Browser Interfaces

Explains how to configure custom login banners for console and web browser access to the switch.

Using the Menu Interface

Overview

Provides an overview of the menu interface, its operation, and key features.

Starting and Ending a Menu Session

Describes how to start and end a menu interface session on the switch.

Main Menu Features

Details the various features accessible from the main menu interface.

Screen Structure and Navigation

Explains the structure of menu interface screens and how to navigate through them.

Rebooting the Switch

Covers the process of rebooting the switch from the menu interface.

Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)

Overview

Provides an overview of the Command Line Interface (CLI) for switch configuration and monitoring.

Accessing the CLI

Explains the methods for accessing the Command Line Interface (CLI).

Privilege Levels at Logon

Details the privilege levels available at the CLI logon and how they control access.

Manager Privileges

Describes the Manager privileges, including Manager, Global Configuration, and Context Configuration levels.

Listing Commands and Command Options

Explains how to list available commands and their options in the CLI.

CLI Control and Editing

Covers CLI control features like executing prior commands and editing shortcuts.

Using the ProCurve Web Browser Interface

Overview

Introduces the ProCurve web browser interface and its capabilities for managing the switch.

General Features

Lists the general features available in the web browser interface for switch management.

Starting a Web Browser Interface Session with the Switch

Guides on how to start a web browser interface session with the switch.

Tasks for Your First ProCurve Web Browser Interface Session

Outlines essential tasks for the initial configuration of the web browser interface.

Security: Creating Usernames and Passwords in the Browser Interface

Details how to create usernames and passwords for browser interface security.

Status Reporting Features

Describes the status reporting features available in the web browser interface.

The Alert Log

Explains the Alert Log, its entries, and how to sort them.

Setting Fault Detection Policy

Covers setting the fault detection policy to control alert severity in the Alert Log.

Switch Memory and Configuration

Overview

Explains how switch memory manages configuration changes, CLI, menu, and web interfaces.

Configuration File Management

Details the running-config and startup-config files and their operation.

Using the CLI To Implement Configuration Changes

Describes how to use the CLI to view and reconfigure switch features.

Using Primary and Secondary Flash Image Options

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

Rebooting the Switch

Covers rebooting the switch and options like boot, reload, and fastboot.

Multiple Configuration Files

Details managing multiple startup-config files and configuring reboot policies.

Interface Access and System Information

Overview

Provides an overview of switch interface access and system information features.

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

Details interface access features like console, web, and inbound Telnet.

System Information

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

Menu: Viewing and Configuring System Information

Guides on viewing and configuring system information parameters via the menu interface.

CLI: Viewing and Configuring System Information

Explains how to view and configure system information using CLI commands.

Configuring IP Addressing

Overview

Provides an overview of IP addressing configuration on the switch.

IP Configuration Features

Lists the IP configuration features available through Menu, CLI, and Web interfaces.

IP Addressing with Multiple VLANs

Details IP addressing configuration when multiple VLANs are in use.

Menu: Configuring IP Address, Gateway, and Time-To-Live (TTL)

Guides on configuring IP address, gateway, and TTL via the menu interface.

CLI: Configuring IP Address, Gateway, and Time-To-Live (TTL)

Explains how to configure IP address, gateway, and TTL using CLI commands.

Loopback Interfaces

Describes how to configure and use user-defined loopback interfaces on the switch.

Time Protocols

Overview

Introduces time synchronization, TimeP, SNTP, and the timesync command.

Selecting a Time Synchronization Protocol or Turning Off Time Protocol Operation

Guides on selecting SNTP or TimeP, enabling protocols, and configuring parameters.

SNTP: Viewing, Selecting, and Configuring

Details how to view, select, and configure SNTP time synchronization.

TimeP: Viewing, Selecting, and Configuring

Explains how to view, select, and configure TimeP time synchronization.

Port Status and Configuration

Overview

Describes how to view current port configuration and configure ports to non-default settings.

Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port Parameters

Covers viewing port status and configuring port parameters like mode and flow control.

Modes

Explains port speed and duplex settings, and supported modes.

Configuring Ports

Guides on configuring port settings using the menu interface.

Using Friendly (Optional) Port Names

Explains how to assign alphanumeric port names to augment numeric port names.

Uni-Directional Link Detection (UDLD)

Details UDLD operation, configuration, and troubleshooting for detecting link failures.

Power Over Ethernet (PoE+) Operation

Introduction to PoE+

Introduces PoE technology, its capabilities, and related publications.

PoE Operation

Covers PoE operation, including configuration, monitoring, and event logs.

Configuring PoE Operation

Explains how to configure PoE operation, including priority and thresholds.

PoE with LLDP

Details how LLDP interacts with PoE for power negotiation and management.

Displaying the Global PoE Status

Shows how to display the switch's global PoE power status.

Displaying PoE Status on All Ports

Provides details on displaying PoE status for all ports on the switch.

Planning and Implementing a PoE Configuration

Offers considerations for planning a PoE application, including port assignments and security.

Port Trunking

Overview

Describes creating and modifying port trunk groups, including non-protocol and LACP trunks.

Port Trunk Features and Operation

Explains LACP and non-protocol trunk features and their operation.

Trunk Configuration Methods

Details dynamic LACP and static trunk configuration methods.

Menu: Viewing and Configuring a Static Trunk Group

Guides on viewing and configuring static port trunk groups via the menu interface.

CLI: Viewing and Configuring Port Trunk Groups

Explains how to view and configure port trunk groups using CLI commands.

Trunk Group Operation Using LACP

Covers dynamic and static LACP trunk group configuration and operation.

Default Port Operation

Describes the default LACP operation when it is not explicitly configured.

Port Traffic Controls

Overview

Introduces port traffic controls, including Rate-Limiting and Jumbo Frames.

Rate-Limiting

Details rate-limiting for all traffic on a per-port basis to control bandwidth usage.

Jumbo Frames

Explains jumbo frames, MTU settings, and configuration for inbound jumbo traffic.

Configuring Jumbo Frame Operation

Guides on configuring jumbo frame operation, including VLAN membership and port speed.

Configuring for Network Management Applications

Using SNMP Tools To Manage the Switch

Describes how to manage the switch using SNMP from a network management station.

SNMP Management Features

Lists the SNMP management features supported by the switch.

Configuring for SNMP version 1 and 2 c Access to the Switch

Details the steps for configuring SNMP version 1 and 2c access management.

Configuring for SNMP Version 3 Access to the Switch

Explains the steps for configuring SNMP version 3 access management.

SNMP Notifications

Covers configuring the switch to send network security and link-change notifications.

Advanced Management: RMON

Describes RMON support for network troubleshooting and optimization.

CLI-Configured sFlow with Multiple Instances

Explains configuring sFlow instances via CLI for flow sampling and counter-polling.

LLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)

Details LLDP operation, configuration, and standards compatibility.

LLDP-MED (Media-Endpoint-Discovery)

Explains LLDP-MED extensions for VoIP, including its features and benefits.

File Transfers

Overview

Provides an overview of methods for transferring files to and from the switch.

Downloading Switch Software

Guides on downloading switch software using TFTP, Xmodem, USB, and Switch-to-Switch methods.

Copying Software Images

Explains how to copy software images using TFTP, Xmodem, and USB.

Transferring Switch Configurations

Details methods for transferring switch configuration files using TFTP, Xmodem, and USB.

Transferring ACL Command Files

Describes uploading and executing command files for configuring Access Control Lists (ACLs).

Copying Diagnostic Data to a Remote Host, USB Device, PC or UNIX Workstation

Explains how to copy switch data like command output and event logs to various destinations.

Using USB Autorun

Details how to use USB autorun for auto-executing CLI commands from a USB flash drive.

Monitoring and Analyzing Switch Operation

Overview

Describes built-in tools for monitoring, analyzing, and troubleshooting switch operation.

Status and Counters Data

Details status and counters screens available through console and web browser interfaces.

Menu Access to Port and Trunk Statistics

Guides on accessing port and trunk statistics via the menu interface.

CLI Access To Port and Trunk Group Statistics

Explains how to display port counter summary reports and detailed traffic summaries.

Viewing the Switch’s MAC Address Tables

Describes how to view the switch’s MAC addresses on ports and VLANs.

Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) Information

Lists MSTP configuration, root data, and per-port data.

Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) Status

Details how to display IGMP status on a per-VLAN basis using the CLI.

VLAN Information

Explains how to display VLAN status, including existing VLANs and port status.

Interface Monitoring Features

Covers interface monitoring features like port monitoring and VLAN monitoring.

Troubleshooting

Overview

Addresses performance-related network problems caused by topology, configuration, or other devices.

Troubleshooting Approaches

Outlines methods to diagnose switch problems, including checking LEDs and network topology.

Browser or Telnet Access Problems

Helps diagnose issues with accessing the web browser or Telnet interface.

Unusual Network Activity

Addresses problems like slow networks, process failures, and duplicate IP addresses.

ACL Problems

Troubleshoots issues with ACLs not filtering IP layer 3 packets correctly.

LACP-Related Problems

Addresses issues with enabling LACP on ports, especially when related to trunk configuration.

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

Troubleshoots issues related to 802.1X authentication, RADIUS, and port security.

Radius-Related Problems

Helps diagnose issues when the switch does not receive a response to RADIUS authentication requests.

SSH-Related Problems

Addresses issues related to SSH access, including client key problems and connection failures.

Using the Event Log for Troubleshooting Switch Problems

Explains how to use the Event Log for isolating and troubleshooting switch problems.

Debug;Syslog Operation

Details how to configure and use debug and Syslog messaging for network troubleshooting.

Diagnostic Tools

Lists and describes diagnostic tools like Ping, Link Test, Traceroute, and configuration viewing.

Viewing Switch Configuration and Operation

Explains how to view switch configuration files and operational data for troubleshooting.

Restoring the Factory-Default Configuration

Covers methods for resetting the switch to its factory default configuration.

Restoring a Flash Image

Guides on how to recover from an empty or corrupted flash state by restoring a flash image.

DNS Resolver

Explains DNS configuration and using DNS-compatible commands for name resolution.

MAC Address Management

Overview

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

Determining MAC Addresses

Describes methods to view the switch's base MAC address and port MAC addresses.

Menu: Viewing the Switch’s MAC Addresses

Guides on viewing MAC and IP address assignments for VLANs via the menu interface.

CLI: Viewing the Port and VLAN MAC Addresses

Explains how to view port and VLAN MAC addresses using CLI commands.

Viewing the MAC Addresses of Connected Devices

Describes how to list MAC addresses of devices detected by the switch.

Monitoring Resources

Viewing Information on Resource Usage

Covers viewing current usage and availability of resources in the Policy Enforcement engine.

Policy Enforcement Engine

Explains the hardware element managing QoS, ACLs, and other software features.

Displaying Current Resource Usage

Shows how to display current resource usage using CLI commands.

When Insufficient Resources Are Available

Addresses situations where resources are fully subscribed or unavailable.

Daylight Savings Time on ProCurve Switches

Middle Europe and Portugal:

Details DST rules for Middle Europe and Portugal.

Southern Hemisphere:

Details DST rules for the Southern Hemisphere.

Western Europe:

Details DST rules for Western Europe.

User defined

Allows customization of DST by entering beginning and ending dates for time changes.

ProCurve 2910al-24g Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelProCurve 2910al-24G
Ports24 x 10/100/1000
Switching Capacity128 Gbps
Forwarding Rate95.2 Mpps
LayerLayer 3
Jumbo Frame SupportYes
Operating Temperature0°C to 45°C
Power SupplyInternal
StackingYes
Routing ProtocolStatic
Remote Management ProtocolSNMP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH
FeaturesVLAN support, QoS, IPv6 support, Access Control Lists
Compliant StandardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z
Power100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Operating Humidity15% to 90% non-condensing
Uplink Ports4

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