HP PROCURVE 2520 Management And Configuration Manual page 39

Advantages of Using ProCurve Manager or ProCurve Manager Plus
• In-Depth Traffic Analysis: An integrated, low-overhead traffic mon­
itor interface shows detailed information on traffic throughout the
network. Using enhanced traffic analysis protocols such as Extended
RMON, users can monitor overall traffic levels, segments with the
highest traffic, or even the top users within a network segment.
• Group and Policy Management: Changes in configuration are
tracked and logged, and archived configurations can be applied to one
or many devices. Configurations can be compared over time or
between two devices, with the differences highlighted for users.
• Advanced VLAN Management: A new, easy-to-use VLAN manage­
ment interface allows users to create and assign VLANs across the
entire network, without having to access each network device indi­
vidually.
• Device Software Updates: This feature automatically obtains new
device software images from ProCurve and updates devices, allowing
users to download the latest version or choose the desired version.
Updates can be scheduled easily across large groups of devices, all at
user-specified times.
• Investment Protection: The modular software architecture of Pro-
Curve Manager Plus will allow ProCurve to offer network administra­
tors add-on software solutions that complement their needs.
Selecting a Management Interface
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