Main Menu Features - HP J3100B Installation And Configuration Manual

Using the Console Interface

Main Menu Features

Main Menu Features
The Main Menu (figure 2-1 on page 2-3) gives you access to these console
interface features:
2-4
•
Status and Counters:
individual ports, the address tables, protocols and spanning tree.
(Refer to chapter 4, "Monitoring and Analyzing Switch Operation from
the Console".)
• Event Log: Enables you to read progress and error messages that
are useful for checking and troubleshooting switch operation. A
listing of Event Log messages is included on the CD shipped with your
switch. (Refer to "Event Log" on page 4-16.)
• Configuration: Enables you to display the current configuration
settings and to reconfigure individual parameters. (Refer to chapter
3, "Configuring the Switch".)
• LOGOUT: Disconnects Telnet or modem access to the switch. (Refer
to "How To End a Console Session" on page 2-3.)
• Advanced Commands: Provides access to a set of system manage-
ment, monitoring, and troubleshooting commands. (Refer to chapter
6, "Using the Advanced Commands".)
• Set Passwords: Enables you to set Operator and Manager pass-
words to help restrict who has access to the console interface. (Refer
to "Using Password Security" on page 2-7.)
• Download OS: Enables you to download a new software version to
the switch. (Refer to chapter 8, "File Transfers".)
• Reboot Switch: Performs a software reboot, which is required (in
some cases) to activate configuration changes that have been made.
(Refer to "Rebooting To Activate Configuration Changes" on page
2-11.)
Displays information on the switch,