HP Switch Software Basic Operation Guide
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HP Switch Software Basic Operation Guide Abstract This switch software guide is intended for network administrators and support personnel, and applies to the switch models listed on this page unless otherwise noted. This guide does not provide information about upgrading or replacing switch hardware. The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Applicable Products Applies to all switch series. HP Part Number: 5998-4396 Published: June 2013 Edition: 2 © Copyright 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP required for possession, use or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U.S. Government under vendor's standard commercial license. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. 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Contents 1 Commands found in the Basic Operation Guide.............................................7 2 Getting started...........................................................................................9 Initial switch set-up....................................................................................................................9 Recommended minimal configuration.....................................................................................9 Using the switch setup screen.................................................................................................9 Login banners........................................................................................................................11 Custom login banners.........................................................................................................11 Banner operation with telnet, serial, or SSHv2 access........................................................11 Banner operation with the WebAgent..............................................................................11 Configuring and displaying a non-default banner..............................................................11 Example of configuring and displaying a banner..............................................................12 Operating notes............................................................................................................13 User-configurable banner message after authentication...........................................................14 Banner motd command with non-interactive mode..................................................................14 3 Using the Menu Interface...........................................................................17 Overview..............................................................................................................................17 Starting and ending a menu session..........................................................................................18 How to start a menu interface session...................................................................................18 How to end a menu session and exit from the console............................................................19 Main Menu features................................................................................................................20 Screen structure and navigation................................................................................................20 Rebooting the switch...............................................................................................................22 Menu features list...................................................................................................................24 Port-level configuration on HP 3800 switches with stacking enabled..............................................24 Where to go from here............................................................................................................25 4 Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)......................................................26 Overview..............................................................................................................................26 Accessing the CLI...................................................................................................................26 Using the CLI.........................................................................................................................26 Privilege levels at logon......................................................................................................26 Privilege level operation......................................................................................................27 Operator privileges.......................................................................................................28 Manager privileges.......................................................................................................29 How to move between levels...............................................................................................30 Listing commands and command options..............................................................................31 Listing commands available at any privilege level..............................................................31 Listing commands options...............................................................................................33 Displaying CLI “Help”.........................................................................................................33 Configuration commands and the context configuration modes................................................34 Return message types with CLI commands..................................................................................36 CLI interactive commands........................................................................................................37 Interactive commands requiring additional options.................................................................38 Menu commands...............................................................................................................38 SNMPv3 special cases.......................................................................................................38 Banner motd command with non-interactive mode..................................................................39 CLI control and editing............................................................................................................40 Executing a prior command—redo.......................................................................................40 Repeating execution of a command......................................................................................40 Using a command alias......................................................................................................41 CLI shortcut keystrokes........................................................................................................43 Contents 3 5 Using the HP WebAgent...........................................................................44 Overview..............................................................................................................................44 General features.....................................................................................................................45 Starting the WebAgent............................................................................................................46 Using a standalone web browser from a PC or UNIX workstation.............................................46 Tasks for your first WebAgent session........................................................................................47 Viewing the “First Time Install” window.................................................................................47 Setting a username and password...................................................................................47 If you lose the password.................................................................................................48 Online Help for the WebAgent............................................................................................48 Downloading the WebAgent Help to a local server...........................................................48 Connecting to the WebAgent from HP PCM+.............................................................................48 6 Switch memory and configuration...............................................................50 Overview..............................................................................................................................50 Configuration file management.................................................................................................50