Getting Started Introduction; Additional References; Features; Requirements - HP GbE2c - Blc Layer 2/3 Fiber SFP Option Interface Manual

Getting started
Introduction
The HP GbE2c switch software lets you use your Web browser to access switch information and statistics and
perform switch configuration via the Internet. This guide provides a reference to the browser-based interface (BBI)
for the HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch and the HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch.
This chapter briefly describes the software features and requirements for the BBI and explains how to access the
BBI start page.

Additional references

Additional information about installing and configuring the switch is available in the following guides, which are
available at http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation.
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem Application Guide
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem Command Reference Guide
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem Quick Setup Instructions

Features

The network administrator can access all switch configuration and monitoring functions through the BBI, a Web-
based switch management interface. The BBI has the following features:
Most of the same configuration and monitoring functions as the command line interface
Intuitive and easy-to-use interface structure
Nothing to install; the BBI is part of the switch software
Two default levels of password protection
Can be upgraded as future software releases are available

Requirements

To use the browser-based interface, you need the following:
HP GbE2c switch
Installed switch software
PC or workstation with network access to the switch
Frame-capable Web-browser software, such as the following:
Netscape Navigator 4.7x or higher
Internet Explorer 6.0x or higher
JavaScript enabled in your Web browser

Switch setup

Before you can access the BBI, minimal configuration is required on the switch.

Configuring IP interfaces

At least one IP interface must be configured on the switch. This is usually done from the command line interface
during first-time switch set up. Each IP interface address provides a point of access for switch management.
For more information about configuring an IP interface for management access, see the "Using the command line
interface" section in the "Accessing the switch" chapter of the HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class
BladeSystem Application Guide.
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