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Installing the Switch
Installation Procedures
HP ProCurve 630 RPS/EPS Connectivity
This section shows the recommended connection topology using the HP
ProCurve 630 RPS/EPS. The HP ProCurve 630 RPS/EPS can provide backup
power support for only one ProCurve switch. In the illustration below, the
ProCurve Switch 2910 is connected to the RPS and EPS ports on a HP
ProCurve 630 RPS/EPS.
Figure 2-18. Connecting RPS/EPS to a switch
9. (Optional) Connect a Console to the Switch
The switch has a full-featured, easy to use console interface for performing
switch management tasks including the following:
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The console can be accessed through these methods:
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The Switch can simultaneously support one out-of-band console session
through the Console Port and one in-band Telnet console session.
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monitor switch and port status and observe network activity statistics
modify the switch's configuration to optimize switch performance,
enhance network traffic control, and improve network security
read the event log and access diagnostic tools to help in troubleshooting
download new software to the switch
add passwords to control access to the switch from the console, web
browser interface, and network management stations
Out-of-band: The switch comes with a serial cable for connecting a PC
or VT-100 terminal, to be used as a console, directly to the switch.
In-Band: Access the console using Telnet from a PC or UNIX station on
the network, and a VT-100 terminal emulator. This method requires that
you first configure the switch with an IP address and subnet mask by using
either out-of-band console access or through DHCP/Bootp. For more
information on IP addressing and on starting a Telnet session, see
chapter 3,
"Getting Started With Switch
agement and Configuration Guide, which is on the HP ProCurve Web
site at www.hp.com/go/procurve/manuals.
Configuration", and the Man-
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