HP PROCURVE 2520 Management And Configuration Manual page 461

System
Module
stp Multiple-instance spanning tree protocol/MSTP (802.1s):
Ensures that only one active path exists between any two
nodes in a group of VLANs in the network. MSTP operation is
designed to avoid loops and broadcast storms of duplicate
messages that can bring down the network.
system Switch management, including system configuration, switch
bootup, activation of boot ROM image, memory buffers, traffic
and security filters.
System messages also include events from Management
interfaces (menu, CLI, web browser, ProCurve Manager) used
to reconfigure the switch and monitor switch status and
performance.
tacacs TACACS+ authentication: A central server is used to control
access to the switches (and other TACACS-aware devices) in
the network through a switch's console port (local access) or
Telnet (remote access).
tcp Transmission Control Protocol: A transport protocol that runs
on IP and is used to set up connections.
telnet Session established on the switch from a remote device
through the Telnet virtual terminal protocol.
tftp Trivial File Transfer Protocol: Supports the download of files to
the switch from a TFTP network server.
timep Time Protocol: Synchronizes and ensures a uniform time
among interoperating devices.
update Updates (TFTP or serial) to ProCurve software and updates to
running-config and start-up config files
vlan Static 802.1Q VLAN operations, including port-and protocol-
based configurations that group users by logical function
instead of physical location
A port -based VLAN creates a layer-2 broadcast domain
comprised of member ports that bridge IPv4 traffic among
themselves.
VLAN messages include events from Management interfaces
(menu, CLI, web browser, ProCurve Manager) used to
reconfigure the switch and monitor switch status and
performance.
xmodem Xmodem: Binary transfer feature that supports the download
of software files from a PC or Unix workstation.
Using the Event Log for Troubleshooting Switch Problems
Description
Troubleshooting
Documented in ProCurve Hardware/
Software guide
Advanced Traffic Management Guide
Management and Configuration Guide
Access Security Guide
Access Security Guide
Advanced Traffic Management Guide
Management and Configuration Guide
Management and Configuration Guide
Management and Configuration Guide
Management and Configuration Guide
Advanced Traffic Management Guide
Management and Configuration Guide
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