HP J4899B, Installation And Getting Started Manual

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Troubleshooting
Proactive Networking
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Proactive Networking
The ProCurve Series 2600 Switches 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
topologies)
■ informing you of the problem with clear, easy-to-understand messages
■
recommending network configuration changes to enhance the
performance 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:
■
A graphical web browser interface 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 you can access by 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.
For more information on using these software tools to diagnose and manage
your switch, see the “Troubleshooting” chapter in the
Management and
Configuration Guide
, which is on the Documentation CD-ROM that came
with your switch.