HP ProCurve Series 2810, Management And Configuration Manual

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Selecting a Management Interface
Advantages of Using the CLI
■ Allows faster navigation , avoiding delays that occur with slower
display of graphical objects over a web browser interface.
■ Provides more security ; configuration information and passwords are
not seen on the network.
Advantages of Using the CLI
ProCurve> Operator Level
ProCurve#
Manager Level
ProCurve(config)#
Global Configuration Level
ProCurve(<context>)#
Context Configuration Levels (port, VLAN)
Figure 2-2. Command Prompt Examples
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Provides access to the complete set of the switch configuration, perfor­
mance, and diagnostic features.
■ Offers out-of-band access (through the RS-232 connection) or Telnet (in­
band) access.
■
Enables quick, detailed system configuration and management access to
system operators and administrators experienced in command prompt
interfaces.
■ Provides help at each level for determining available options and vari­
ables.
CLI Usage
■ For information on how to use the CLI, refer to chapter 3. “Using the Menu
Interface”.
■ To perform specific procedures (such as configuring IP addressing or
VLANs), use the Contents listing at the front of the manual to locate the
information you need.
■ For monitoring and analyzing switch operation, refer to appendix B.
■ For information on individual CLI commands, refer to the Index or to the
online Help provided in the CLI interface.
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