Using System Utilities - HP ProLiant C-GbE Reference Manual

Configuring the Switch Modules using the Menu-driven Interface
The following parameters can be set:
— SNMP Community String—Displays the community string that is included on
— Access Right—Allows each community string received by the switch module to be
— Status—Determines whether this community string entry is Valid or Invalid. An
— IP Address—Displays the IP address of the network management station designated
— Security IP—Allows you to create a list of IP addresses that are allowed to access
3. After making your changes, highlight APPLY.
4. Press the Enter key.
IMPORTANT: To save the configuration settings permanently, you must enter them into NVRAM
using the Save Changes option on the main menu. Refer to the "Saving Changes" section earlier
in this chapter.

Using System Utilities

Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) services allow the switch firmware to be upgraded by
transferring a new firmware file from a TFTP server to the switch module. A configuration
file can also be loaded into the switch module from a TFTP server, switch module settings
can be saved to the TFTP server, and a history log can be uploaded from the switch module to
the TFTP server.
To set the system utilities settings:
1. Highlight System Utilities on the main menu.
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SNMP request and traps sent to and from the switch module. If the receiver of a
request or trap does not recognize the community string, the request or trap is
ignored. SNMP allows up to four community strings to be defined. The community
strings "public" and "private" are defined by default. You can change the strings in
addition to adding others. You must coordinate these strings with the community
string settings you use in your network management system.
separately set to either Read Only, meaning that the community member can only
view switch settings, or Read/Write, which allows the member to change settings in
the switch module.
entry can be disabled by changing its status to Invalid.
to receive traps.
the switch module by means of SNMP, Telnet, or the Web.
HP ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch Menu-driven Interface Reference Guide