Proactive Networking - HP J4093A Installation Manual

Proactive Networking

The Switch 1600M and 2424M have built-in management capabilities that
proactively help you manage your network including:
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
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:
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.
See chapter 8, "Troubleshooting", in the Management and Configuration
Guide that came with your switch for more information on using these
software tools to diagnose and manage your switch.
Troubleshooting
Proactive Networking
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