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HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Command Reference Manual

HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Command Reference Manual

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HP ProLiant BL p-Class
GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command
Reference Guide
August 2003 (First Edition)
Part Number 331404-001
HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:43 PM

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  • Page 1 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide August 2003 (First Edition) Part Number 331404-001 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:43 PM...
  • Page 2 “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Stopping and Restarting Setup Manually ................... 3-3 Setup Part 1: Basic System Configuration..................3-3 Setup Part 2: Port Configuration......................3-5 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:43 PM...
  • Page 4 CPU Statistics............................5-14 Interface Statistics ..........................5-15 IP Statistics ............................5-17 ICMP Statistics..........................5-18 TCP Statistics ............................5-20 UDP Statistics............................5-21 SNMP Statistics..........................5-22 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:43 PM...
  • Page 5 Operations-Level Port Options ......................7-2 Chapter 8 The Boot Options Menu Introduction ............................... 8-1 Boot Menu..............................8-1 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:43 PM...
  • Page 6 Uuencode Flash Dump ........................9-6 TFTP System Dump Put........................9-6 Clearing Dump Information ........................9-7 Panic Command ..........................9-7 Unscheduled System Dumps ........................9-8 Index HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:43 PM...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide can be used for reference when configuring and maintaining the HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electric shock and hazardous energy levels, only authorized service technicians should attempt to repair this equipment.

  • Page 8: Where To Go For Additional Help

    In the United States and Canada, call 1-800-652-6672. • Outside the United States and Canada, refer to www.hp.com viii HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:43 PM...

  • Page 9: The Command Line Interface

    The Command Line Interface Introduction Your HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch is ready to perform basic switching functions right out of the box. Some of the more advanced features, however, require some administrative configuration before they can be used effectively.

  • Page 10: Additional References

    The Command Line Interface Additional References Additional information about installing and configuring the GbE2 Interconnect Switch is available in the following guides, which are located on the ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Management Utilities and User Documentation CD: •...

  • Page 11: Setting An Ip Address

    Refer to the “Accessing the GbE2 Interconnect Switch” section later in this chapter for description of default passwords. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:46 PM...

  • Page 12: Establishing An Ssh Connection

    By default, SSH service is enabled on the GbE2 Interconnect Switch. Once the IP parameters are configured, you can access the command line interface using an SSH connection. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:46 PM...

  • Page 13: Accessing The Gbe2 Interconnect Switch

    For more information, refer to the “Setting Passwords” section in Chapter 3. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:46 PM...
  • Page 14 - Revert pending or applied changes [global command] exit - Exit [global command, always available] >> Main# HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:46 PM...

  • Page 15: Idle Timeout

    Do not type the brackets. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:46 PM...

  • Page 16: Menu Basics

    Menu Basics Introduction The HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch CLI is used for viewing switch information and statistics. In addition, the administrator can use the CLI for performing all levels of GbE2 Interconnect Switch configuration. To make the CLI easy to use, the various commands have been logically grouped into a series of menus and submenus.

  • Page 17: Menu Summary

    Forwarding Database and the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) and routing tables. This menu is available only from an administrator and operator login. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:48 PM...

  • Page 18: Global Commands

    Removes changes that have been made, but not applied. revert apply removes all changes that have not been saved. continued HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:48 PM...
  • Page 19 Remembers the current location in the directory of menu commands. pushd popd Returns to the last pushd location. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:48 PM...

  • Page 20: Command Line History And Editing

    Inserts new characters at the cursor position. Prints the current level menu list. Moves to the previous directory level. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:48 PM...

  • Page 21: Command Line Interface Shortcuts

    If the Tab key is pressed without any input on the command line, the currently active menu displays. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:48 PM...

  • Page 22: First-Time Configuration

    Optional configuration for each VLAN — Name of VLAN — Which ports are included in the VLAN HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:50 PM...

  • Page 23: Starting Setup When You Log In

    - Dump current configuration to script file ptcfg - Backup current configuration to tftp server gtcfg - Restore current configuration from tftp server HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:50 PM...

  • Page 24: Stopping And Restarting Setup Manually

    If you decide not to configure VLANs during this session, you can configure them later using the configuration menus, or by restarting the Setup utility. For more information on configuring VLANs, refer to the HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Application Guide.
  • Page 25 The system displays the date and time settings: System clock set to 18:55:36 Wed Jan 3, 2003. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:50 PM...

  • Page 26: Setup Part 2: Port Configuration

    Flow Control off for the port. To keep the current setting, press the Enter key. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:50 PM...

  • Page 27: Setup Part 3: Vlans

    2. Enter the new VLAN name at the prompt: Current VLAN name: Pending new VLAN name: VLAN 2 Enter new VLAN name: HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:50 PM...
  • Page 28 Repeat the steps in this section until all VLANs have been configured. When all VLANs have been configured, press the Enter key without specifying any VLAN. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:50 PM...

  • Page 29: Setup Part 4: Internet Protocol Configuration

    Enter the number for the VLAN to which the interface belongs, or press the Enter key without specifying a VLAN number to accept the current setting. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:50 PM...
  • Page 30 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 if you want to configure the other gateway. If you do not want to configure the other gateway, press the Enter key without specifiying the gateway number. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:50 PM...

  • Page 31: Setup Part 5: Final Steps

    2. Set SNMP read or write community string. By default, they are public and private respectively: >> # /cfg/snmp/rcomm|wcomm 3-10 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:50 PM...

  • Page 32: Setting Passwords

    To change the user, operator, or administrator password, you must log in using the administrator password. Passwords cannot be modified from the user or operator command mode. NOTE: If you forget your administrator password, call HP technical support for help using the password fix-up mode. Changing the Default Administrator Password...
  • Page 33 Re-enter new administrator password: 8. Apply and save your change by entering the following commands: System# apply System# save 3-12 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:50 PM...

  • Page 34: Changing The Default User Password

    7. Enter the new user password, again, at the prompt: Re-enter new user password: 8. Apply and save your changes: System# apply System# save HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide 3-13 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:50 PM...

  • Page 35: Changing The Default Operator Password

    7. Enter the new operator password, again, at the prompt: Re-enter new operator password: 8. Apply and save your changes: System# apply System# save 3-14 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:50 PM...

  • Page 36: The Information Menu

    Command Usage Displays the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Information Menu. Displays the Forwarding Database Information Menu. continued HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:51 PM...
  • Page 37 • Flow control for transmit and receive (no, yes, or any) • Link status (up or down) HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:51 PM...
  • Page 38 You can also see the following port-specific STP information: • Port number and priority • Cost • State • Designated bridge • Designated port continued HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:51 PM...
  • Page 39 If you want to capture dump data to a file, set your communication software on your workstation to capture session data prior to issuing the dump commands. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:51 PM...

  • Page 40: Arp Information

    IP address shown) addr Displays the ARP address list: IP address, IP mask, MAC address, and VLAN flags. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:51 PM...

  • Page 41: Show All Arp Entry Information

    255.255.255.255 00:70:cf:03:20:04 205.178.50.1 255.255.255.255 00:70:cf:03:20:06 205.178.18.64 255.255.255.255 00:70:cf:03:20:05 This screen displays all entries in the ARP cache. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:51 PM...

  • Page 42: Fdb Information Menu

    Displays all FDB entries on a single VLAN. The range is 1-4095. dump Displays all entries in the Forwarding Database. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:51 PM...

  • Page 43: Show All Fdb Information

    To delete a MAC address from the forwarding database (FDB) or to clear the entire FDB, refer to the “Forwarding Database Options” section in Chapter 9. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:51 PM...

  • Page 44: System Information

    Software image file and version number • Current configuration block (active, backup, or factory default) • Login banner, if one is configured HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:51 PM...

  • Page 45: Show Last 30 Syslog Messages

    NOTICE—indicates a normal but significant condition • INFO—indicates an information message • DEBUG—indicates a debug-level message 4-10 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:51 PM...

  • Page 46: Link Status Information

    Flow control for transmit and receive (no, yes, or any) • Link status (up or down) HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide 4-11 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:51 PM...

  • Page 47: Spanning Tree Information

    You can also see the following port-specific STP information: • Port number and priority • Cost • State • Designated bridge • Designated port 4-12 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:51 PM...
  • Page 48 Each designated port has a reference number that consists of the physical port number plus the bridge priority. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide 4-13 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:51 PM...

  • Page 49: Vlan Information

    VLAN information includes: • VLAN Number • VLAN Name • Status • Port membership of the VLAN 4-14 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:51 PM...

  • Page 50: Port Information

    Whether the port uses VLAN tagging or not (y or n) • Port VLAN ID (PVID) • Port name • VLAN membership HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide 4-15 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:51 PM...

  • Page 51: Ip Information

    This command clears the syslog messages. Refer to the “Show Last 30 Syslog Messages” section earlier in this chapter for more information. 4-16 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:51 PM...

  • Page 52: Information Dump

    If you want to capture dump data to a file, set the communication software on your workstation to capture session data prior to issuing the dump commands. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide 4-17 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:51 PM...

  • Page 53: The Statistics Menu

    Use this command to view information on how GbE2 Interconnect Switch management processes and resources are currently being allocated. continued HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...

  • Page 54: Port Statistics Menu

    - Show link stats clear - Clear all port stats This menu displays traffic statistics on a port-by-port basis. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...

  • Page 55: Bridging Statistics

    HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...
  • Page 56 The number of times this port has transitioned from the Learning state to the Forwarding state. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...

  • Page 57: Ethernet Statistics

    IEEE 802.3 Layer Management, counted exclusively according to the error status presented to the LLC. continued HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...
  • Page 58 A count of frames for which transmission on a particular interface fails due to excessive collisions. continued HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...
  • Page 59 IEEE 802.3 Layer Management, counted exclusively according to the error status presented to the LLC. continued HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...
  • Page 60 77.4. No other instance of dot3CollFrequencies would be incremented in this example. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...

  • Page 61: Interface Statistics

    For character-oriented or fixed-length interfaces, the number of inbound transmission units that contained errors preventing them from being deliverable to a higher-layer protocol. continued HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...
  • Page 62 For character-oriented or fixed-length interfaces, the number of outbound transmission units that could not be transmitted because of errors. 5-10 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...

  • Page 63: Link Statistics

    Displays all Socket File Descriptors (SFD) that are in use. Displays CPU utilization for periods of up to 1, 4, and 64 seconds. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide 5-11 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...

  • Page 64: Mp Packet Statistics

    The highest number of packet allocation with size less than 128 bytes from the packet buffer pool by the TCP/IP protocol stack. 5-12 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...

  • Page 65: Tcp Statistics

    Table 5-10: UDP Statistics Description Example Statistic Control block State listen HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide 5-13 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...

  • Page 66: Mp-Specific Sfd Statistics

    The utilization of MP CPU over 64 seconds. This is shown as a percentage. 5-14 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...

  • Page 67: Interface Statistics

    (0). ifOutOctets The total number of octets transmitted out of the interface, including framing characters. continued HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide 5-15 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...
  • Page 68 The number of times an interface has transitioned from either down to up or from up to down. 5-16 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...

  • Page 69: Ip Statistics

    (for example, for lack of buffer space). This counter does not include any datagrams discarded while awaiting re-assembly. continued HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide 5-17 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...

  • Page 70: Icmp Statistics

    ICMP specific errors (for example bad ICMP checksums and bad length). continued 5-18 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...
  • Page 71 The number of ICMP Address Mask Request messages sent. icmpOutAddrMaskReps The number of ICMP Address Mask Reply messages sent. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide 5-19 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...

  • Page 72: Tcp Statistics

    The number of times TCP connections have made a direct transition to the SYN-RCVD state from the LISTEN state. continued 5-20 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...

  • Page 73: Udp Statistics

    The total number of received UDP datagrams for which there was no application at the destination port. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide 5-21 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...

  • Page 74: Snmp Statistics

    BER describes how to represent or encode values of each ASN.1 type as a string of eight-bit octets. continued 5-22 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...
  • Page 75 The total number of SNMP Get-Response Protocol Data Units (PDUs), which have been accepted and processed by the SNMP protocol entity. continued HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide 5-23 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...
  • Page 76 The total number of SNMP Trap Protocol Data Units (PDUs), which have been generated by the SNMP protocol entity. 5-24 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...

  • Page 77: Fdb Statistics

    ARP table. arpEntriesHighWater The highest number of ARP entries ever recorded in the ARP table. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide 5-25 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...

  • Page 78: Dns Statistics

    If you want to capture dump data to a file, set your communication software on your workstation to capture session data prior to issuing the dump commands. 5-26 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:53 PM...

  • Page 79: The Configuration Menu

    Displays the VLAN Configuration Menu. stp <group number> Displays the Spanning Tree Configuration Menu. snmp Displays the SNMP Configuration Menu. continued HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:57 PM...

  • Page 80: Viewing, Applying, Reverting, And Saving Changes

    You can view all pending configuration changes that have been applied but not saved to flash memory by entering diff flash at any CLI prompt: # diff flash HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:57 PM...

  • Page 81: Applying Pending Changes

    It is a global command that can be executed from any prompt. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:57 PM...

  • Page 82: System Configuration

    Sets the idle timeout for CLI sessions, from 1 to affects both console and Telnet> 60 minutes. The default is 5 minutes. continued HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:57 PM...
  • Page 83 BOOTP server for all of the GbE2 Interconnect Switch IP parameters. The default is enable. continued HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:57 PM...

  • Page 84: System Host Log Configuration

    GbE2 Interconnect Switch is not affected by syslog messages. It is enabled by default. continued HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:57 PM...

  • Page 85: Secure Shell Server Configuration

    Several of the above menu options do not display if you access the GbE2 Interconnect Switch using Telnet. NOTE: Only sshport, ena, on, and cur are accessible in non-console ports. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:57 PM...
  • Page 86 The Configuration Menu NOTE: Refer to the HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Application Guide for information on SSH. The following table describes the SSHD Configuration Menu options. Table 6-4: SSHD Configuration Menu Options Command Description intrval <interval (in Defines interval for auto-generating the RSA server key.

  • Page 87: Radius Server Configuration

    - Turn RADIUS authentication ON - Turn RADIUS authentication OFF - Display current RADIUS configuration NOTE: Refer to the HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Application Guide for information on RADIUS. The following table describes the RADIUS Server Configuration Menu options.

  • Page 88: Ntp Server Configuration

    Enables the NTP synchronization service. Disables the NTP synchronization service. This is the default. Displays the current NTP service settings. 6-10 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:57 PM...

  • Page 89: User Access Control Configuration

    GbE2 Interconnect Switch, including the ability to change both the user and administrator passwords. Displays the current user status. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide 6-11 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:57 PM...

  • Page 90: Port Configuration

    “Temporarily Disabling a Port” section, later in this chapter. Displays current port parameters. 6-12 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:57 PM...

  • Page 91: Port Link Configuration

    No flow control auto on|off Enables or disables auto-negotiation for the port. Displays current port parameters. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide 6-13 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:57 PM...

  • Page 92: Temporarily Disabling A Port

    ARP refreshes of the next IP address in the database. The default interval is 10 minutes. Displays the current IP configuration. 6-14 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:57 PM...

  • Page 93: Ip Interface Configuration

    NOTE: If you enter an IP address, you will be prompted to change the BOOTP setting. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide 6-15 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:57 PM...

  • Page 94: Default Ip Gateway Configuration

    Enables the gateway for use. Disables the gateway. Deletes the gateway from the configuration. Displays the current gateway settings. 6-16 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:57 PM...

  • Page 95: Domain Name System Configuration

    Sets the default domain name used by the GbE2 Interconnect Switch. For example: mycompany.com Displays the current Domain Name System (DNS) settings. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide 6-17 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:57 PM...

  • Page 96: Vlan Configuration

    By default, the VLAN menu option is disabled except VLAN 1, which is always enabled. The GbE2 Interconnect Switch supports a maximum of 255 VLANs. NOTE: Refer to the HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Application Guide for information on VLANs.

  • Page 97: Spanning Tree Configuration

    There are 16 spanning tree groups that can be configured on the GbE2 Interconnect Switch. This command is turned on by default. NOTE: Refer to the HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Application Guide for information on Spanning Tree Protocol.

  • Page 98: Bridge Spanning Tree Configuration

    Bridge priority • Bridge hello time • Bridge maximum age • Forwarding delay • Bridge aging time 6-20 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:57 PM...
  • Page 99 When configuring STP bridge parameters, the following formulas must be used: • 2*(fwd-1) > mxage • 2*(hello+1) < mxage HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide 6-21 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:57 PM...

  • Page 100: Spanning Tree Port Configuration

    Enables STP on the port. Disables STP on the port. Displays the current STP port parameters. 6-22 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:57 PM...

  • Page 101: Snmp Configuration

    The GbE Interconnect Switch software supports SNMP-based network management. If you are running an SNMP network management station on your network, you can manage the GbE2 Interconnect Switch using SNMP MIBs. Refer to the HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch User Guide for a list of SNMP MIBs.

  • Page 102: Port Mirroring

    Port mirroring is disabled by default. NOTE: Refer to Appendix A, “Troubleshooting Tools,” in the HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Application Guide for information on how to use port mirroring.

  • Page 103: Port-Based Port Mirroring

    Removes the mirrored port. delete Delete this monitored port. Displays the current settings of the monitoring port. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide 6-25 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:57 PM...

  • Page 104: Trunk Configuration

    By default, port 17 and port 18 are trunked to support an internal switch to switch crosslink trunk. NOTE: Refer to the HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Application Guide for information on how to use port trunks. The following table describes the Trunk Group Configuration Menu options.

  • Page 105: Setup

    NOTE: The output file is formatted with line-breaks but no carriage returns. The file cannot be viewed with editors that require carriage returns (such as Microsoft Notepad). HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide 6-27 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:57 PM...

  • Page 106: Restoring The Active Gbe2 Interconnect Switch Configuration

    Refer to the “Selecting a Configuration Block” section in Chapter 8, The Boot Options Menu, for information on how to set which configuration file to use upon bootup. 6-28 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 12:57 PM...

  • Page 107: The Operations Menu

    The following table describes the Operations Menu options. Table 7-1: Operations Menu Options Command Description port <port as number> Displays the Operations-Level Port Menu. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 1:09 PM...

  • Page 108: Operations-Level Port Options

    GbE2 Interconnect Switch is reset. Displays the current settings for the port. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 1:09 PM...

  • Page 109: The Boot Options Menu

    - Display current boot options Each of the Boot Options Menu commands is discussed in greater detail in the following sections. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 1:10 PM...

  • Page 110: Updating The Gbe2 Interconnect Switch Software Image

    3. Enter the hostname or IP address of the TFTP server: Enter hostname or IP address of TFTP server: <server name or IP address> HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 1:10 PM...

  • Page 111: Selecting A Software Image To Run

    Currently set to use switch software "image1" on next reset. Specify new image to use on next reset ["image1"/"image2"]: HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 1:10 PM...

  • Page 112: Uploading A Software Image From Your Gbe2 Interconnect Switch

    Upload will transfer image2 (1889411 bytes) to file "test" on TFTP server 192.1.1.1. Confirm upload operation [y/n]: y HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 1:10 PM...

  • Page 113: Selecting A Configuration Block

    You are prompted to confirm your request. To display current boot options, enter: >> Boot Options# cur HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 1:10 PM...

  • Page 114: The Maintenance Menu

    GbE2 Interconnect Switch if the switch software freezes. • The GbE2 Interconnect Switch detects a hardware or software problem that requires a reboot. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 1:11 PM...

  • Page 115: System Maintenance Options

    [System Maintenance Menu] flags - Set NVRAM flag word The System Maintenance Menu is reserved for use by HP technical support. The options are used to perform system debugging. The following table describes the System Maintenance Menu options. Table 9-2: System Maintenance Menu Options...

  • Page 116: Forwarding Database Options

    Removes a single FDB entry. [<VLAN>] clear Clears the entire Forwarding Database from GbE2 Interconnect Switch memory. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 1:11 PM...

  • Page 117: Debugging Options

    Switch is rebooted, it returns to the factory default settings. This menu is reserved for debugging purposes by HP technical support. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 1:11 PM...

  • Page 118: Arp Cache Options

    (find, port, vlan, refpt, dump), refer to the “ARP Information” section in Chapter 4. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 1:11 PM...

  • Page 119: Uuencode Flash Dump

    Type the TFTP server IP address or hostname as <server>, and the target dump file as <filename>. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 1:11 PM...

  • Page 120: Clearing Dump Information

    ....... . Rebooted because of console PANIC command. Booting complete HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 1:11 PM...

  • Page 121: Unscheduled System Dumps

    /maint/cldmp to clear the FLASH region. The region must be cleared before another dump can be saved. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 1:11 PM...
  • Page 122 STP transmission frequency 6-21 via Telnet 1-3 bridge Spanning Tree parameters 6-21 console port, connecting 1-2 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide Index-1 COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 1:12 PM...
  • Page 123 (Port Menu option) 6-12 link speed, configuration 6-13 Gigabit Ethernet Physical Link 6-12 link statistics 5-11 Index-2 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 1:12 PM...
  • Page 124 2-4 restart 3-3 port configuration 6-12 Spanning Tree Protocol 3-5 Port Menu start 3-2 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide Index-3 COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 1:12 PM...
  • Page 125 6-18 HTTP access 6-6 information 4-14 login banner 6-5 interface 3-8 mmask 6-5 name 4-4, 4-14 Index-4 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 1:12 PM...
  • Page 126 6-5 tagging 3-6, 4-4, 4-15, 6-19 write community string (SNMP option) 6-23 VLAN number 4-14 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command Reference Guide Index-5 COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Strawberry Part Number: 331404-001 Last Saved On: 7/17/03 1:12 PM...

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