Proactive Networking - HP ProCurve Switch 1600M Installation Manual

Troubleshooting

Proactive Networking

Proactive Networking
The Switch 1600M has built-in management capabilities that proactively help
you manage your network including:
The following interfaces provide tests, indicators, and an event log that can
be used to monitor the switch and its network connections and to help you
take advantage of these proactive networking features:
See chapter 8, "Troubleshooting", in the HP ProCurve Switch 8000M and
1600M Management and Configuration Guide that came with your switch
for more information on using these software tools to diagnose and manage
your switch.
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finding and helping you fix the most common network error conditions
(for example, faulty network cabling, and non-standard network topolo-
gies)
informing you of the problem with clear, easy-to-understand messages
recommending network configuration changes to enhance the perfor-
mance of your network
HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches - an SNMP-based network management
tool that is included with your switch
A graphical web browser interface that you can use to manage your switch
from a PC running a supported web browser, for example Microsoft
Internet Explorer, and Netscape Communicator.
A full-featured easy-to-use console interface that you can access by
merely connecting a standard terminal or PC running a terminal emulator
to the switch's console port. The cable to make that connection is
provided with your switch. The console interface is also accessible
through a Telnet connection.