Planning The Gbe2 Interconnect Switch Configuration; Default Settings - HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 User Manual

Planning the GbE2 Interconnect Switch Configuration

Before you configure the GbE2 Interconnect Switch, HP recommends that you plan the
configuration. As you plan, consider your default settings, security issues and privileges, and
whether you want to configure each GbE2 Interconnect Switch manually or configure
multiple GbE2 Interconnect Switches at the same time.

Default Settings

The GbE2 Interconnect Switches ship with a default configuration in which all ports are
enabled and assigned a default VLAN with a VLAN ID (VID) equal to 1. This default
configuration simplifies your initial setup by allowing you to use a single uplink cable (from
any external Ethernet connector) to connect your server blade enclosure to your network. You
need to assess your particular server environment to determine any requirements for other
considerations.
When planning the configuration, consider the default settings for the following parameters:
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Switch IP settings
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Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) settings
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Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) settings
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Port names and types
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Port trunking settings
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Interswitch X-Connect port settings
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Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) settings
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User name and password settings
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Default access to various management interfaces
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Network Time Protocol (NTP) settings
IMPORTANT: Refer to Appendix D for a complete list of default configuration settings.
HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch User Guide
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