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About This Document
Preface
About This Document
HPE OfficeConnect 1850 series switches provide reliable, plug-and-play Gigabit network connectivity.
The HPE OfficeConnect 1850 series switches are ideal for open offices that require silent operation or
businesses making the transition from unmanaged to managed networks.
The HPE OfficeConnect 1850 series switches can be managed in-band from a remote network station
using a web-based graphical user interface (GUI), and its configuration may also be viewed using the
SNMP manager. This guide describes how to configure and view the software features using the web
GUI.
Audience
The information in this guide is primarily intended for system administrators and support providers who
are responsible for configuring, operating, or supporting a network using HPE 1820 series switch soft-
ware. An understanding of the software specifications for the networking device platform, and a basic
knowledge of Ethernet and networking concepts, are presumed.
About Your Switch Manual Set
The switch manual set includes the following:
HPE OfficeConnect 1850 Switch Series Quick Setup Guide and Safety/Regulatory Informa-
tion
- a printed guide shipped with your switch. Provides illustrations for basic installation and
setup. Also includes product specifications, as well as safety and regulatory statements and stan-
dards supported by the switch.
HPE OfficeConnect 1850 Switch Series Installation and Getting Started Guide
- (HPE web-
site only). Provides detailed installation guide for your switch, including physical installation on
your network, basic troubleshooting, product specifications, supported accessories, Regulatory
and Safety information.
HPE OfficeConnect 1850 Switch Series Management and Configuration Guide
- This guide
describes how to manage and configure switch features using a web browser interface.
Release Notes
- (HPE website only). Provides information on software updates. The Release
Notes describe new features, fixes, and enhancements that become available between revisions
of the above guides.
NOTE:
For the latest version of all HPE documentation, visit the HPE website at
www.hpe.com
. Then select your switch product.