HP J3178A Hardware Installation Manual page 56

Configuring the Switch From the Console
Configurable Features
Figure 4-14. Example of Selecting a Monitoring Port
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The port you select as the Monitoring Port is identified on the port status and
counter screens and the port configuration screens with -MP after the port
number
The port you select as the Monitoring Port cannot participate in Spanning Tree
protocol, so it will not be displayed on the Spanning Tree configuration or
status screens.
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Press the Space bar or type the port number to select which port to use
for the monitoring port
Press [v] to move to the Monitored Port field and press the Space
bar or type the port number to select the port you want to monitor.
Return to the Main Menu to select other functions. You don't need to
reboot the switch; the Network Monitoring Port configuration is dynam-
ically activated.