Introduction
This guide describes how to install, configure, and monitor the following devices:
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HP ProCurve Routing Switch 9308M
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HP ProCurve Routing Switch 9304M
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HP ProCurve Routing Switch 6308M-SX
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HP ProCurve Switch 6208M-SX
This guide also describes how to monitor these products using statistics and summary screens.
Audience
This guide assumes that you have a working knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing. You also
should be familiar with the following protocols if applicable to your network—IP, RIP, OSPF, BGP4, IGMP, PIM,
DVMRP, IPX, AppleTalk, SRP, and VRRP.
Nomenclature
This guide uses the following typographical conventions:
Italic
highlights the title of another publication and occasionally emphasizes a word or phrase.
Bold
highlights a CLI command.
Bold Italic
highlights a term that is being defined.
Underline
highlights a link on the Web management interface.
Capitals
highlights field names and buttons that appear in the Web management interface.
NOTE: A note emphasizes an important fact or calls your attention to a dependency.
WARNING: A warning calls your attention to a possible hazard that can cause injury or death.
CAUTION:
A caution calls your attention to a possible hazard that can damage equipment.
Chapter 1
Getting Started
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