HP ProCurve 2510-48 User Manual

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Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)
Using the CLI
Figure 4-8. Example of Help for a Specific Instance of a Command
Note that trying to list the help for an individual command from a privilege
level that does not include that command results in an error message. For
example, trying to list the help for the interface command while at the global
configuration level produces this result:
ProCurve# interface help
Invalid input: interface
Configuration Commands and the Context
Configuration Modes
You can execute any configuration command in the global configuration mode
or in selected context modes. However, using a context mode enables you to
execute context-specific commands faster, with shorter command strings.
The configuration options include interface (port or trunk group) and VLAN
context modes:

HP ProCurve 2510-48 Specifications

General

Model	HP ProCurve 2510-48
Ports	48
Uplink Ports	4
Layer	Layer 2
Jumbo Frame Support	Yes
Jumbo Frame Size	9216 bytes
Manageable	Yes
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Power Supply	Internal
Type	Managed
Uplink Ports Speed	10/100/1000 Mbps
Power Consumption	45W
Operating Temperature	0 to 50 °C
Operating Humidity	15% to 95% (non-condensing)

Summary

Getting Started

Command Syntax Statements

Details on command structure, syntax elements, and usage conventions for the CLI.

Need Only a Quick Start?

Concise steps for basic IP addressing to enable immediate network communication.

To Set Up and Install the Switch in Your Network

Essential steps for physical installation and initial network setup of the switch.

Selecting a Management Interface

Advantages of Using the CLI

Explains the benefits of the Command Line Interface for comprehensive switch control.

Advantages of Using the Web Browser Interface

Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)

Switch Memory and Configuration

Using the CLI To Implement Configuration Changes

Details CLI commands for viewing and modifying switch configurations and saving changes.

Configuring IP Addressing

IP Configuration Features

Details features for IP addressing: subnet mask, gateway, DHCP/Bootp, and multinetting.

Menu: Configuring IP Address, Gateway, and Time-To-Live (TTL)

Provides menu steps for manually configuring IP address, gateway, and TTL settings.

CLI: Configuring IP Address, Gateway, and Time-To-Live (TTL)

Port Status and Basic Configuration

Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port Parameters

CLI: Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port Parameters

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Approaches

Using Logging To Identify Problem Sources