Release Notes: Version U.11.04 Software for the ProCurve 2510-48 Switches Release U.11.04 supports these switches: ■ ProCurve Switch 2510-48 (J9020A) These release notes include information on the following: ■ Downloading Switch Documentation and Software from the Web (page 1) ■ Clarification of operating details for certain software features (page 14) ■ Software enhancements available in releases U.11.04 (page 14) ■ A listing of software fixes included in releases U.11.
© Copyright 2001, 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, LP. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Publication Number Part Number 5992-3090 February 2008 Applicable Product ProCurve Switch 2510-48 (J9020A) Trademark Credits Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are US registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe® and Acrobat® are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Java™ is a US trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Contents Software Management Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Downloading Switch Documentation and Software from the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Downloading Software to the Switch TFTP Download from a Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Xmodem Download From a PC or Unix Workstation . . .
Software Management Software Management Software Updates Check the ProCurve Networking Web site frequently for free software updates for the various ProCurve switches you may have in your network. Downloading Switch Documentation and Software from the Web You can download software updates and the corresponding product documentation from HP’s ProCurve web site as described below. To Download a Software Version: 1. Go to the ProCurve Networking Web site at: http://www.procurve.com. 2.
Downloading Software to the Switch Downloading Software to the Switch Caution The startup-config file generated by the latest software release may not be backward-compatible with the same file generated by earlier software releases. HP periodically provides switch software updates through the ProCurve Networking Web site http://www.procurve.com).
Downloading Software to the Switch TFTP Download from a Server Syntax: copy tftp flash [< primary | secondary >] Note that if you do not specify the flash destination, the TFTP download defaults to the primary flash. For example, to download a software file named R_11_0 4.swi from a TFTP server with the IP address of 10.28.227.103: 1. Execute the copy command as shown below: ProCurve # copy tftp flash 10.28.227.103 R_11_04.swi The primary OS image will be deleted.
Downloading Software to the Switch Xmodem Download From a PC or Unix Workstation This procedure assumes that: ■ The switch is connected via the Console RS-232 port on a PC operating as a terminal. (Refer to the Installation Guide you received with the switch for information on connecting a PC as a terminal and running the switch console interface.) ■ The switch software is stored on a disk drive in the PC. ■ The terminal emulator you are using includes the Xmodem binary transfer feature.
Downloading Software to the Switch Saving Configurations While Using the CLI Saving Configurations While Using the CLI The switch operates with two configuration files: ■ Running-Config File: Exists in volatile memory and controls switch operation. Rebooting the switch erases the current running-config file and replaces it with an exact copy of the current startup-config file. To save a configuration change, you must save the running configuration to the startup-config file.
Downloading Software to the Switch Software Index for ProCurve Networking Products Software Index for ProCurve Networking Products Software Letter C 1600M, 2400M, 2424M, 4000M, and 8000M CY Switch 8100fl Series (8108fl and 8116fl) E Switch 5300xl Series (5304xl, 5308xl, 5348xl, and 5372xl) F Switch 2500 Series (2512 and 2524), Switch 2312, and Switch 2324 G Switch 4100gl Series (4104gl, 4108gl, and 4148gl) H Switch 2600 Series, Switch 2600-PWR Series: H.07.81 and earlier, or H.08.
Downloading Software to the Switch OS/Web/Java Compatibility Table Software Letter ProCurve Networking Products numeric Switch 9408sl, Switch 9300 Series (9304M, 9308M, and 9315M), Switch 6208M-SX and Switch 6308M-SX (Uses software version number only; no alphabetic prefix. For example 07.6.04.) OS/Web/Java Compatibility Table The switch web agent supports the following combinations of OS browsers and Java Virtual Machines: Operating System Internet Explorer Windows NT 4.0 SP6a 5.00, 5.01 5.
Enforcing Switch Security Switch Management Access Security Enforcing Switch Security ProCurve switches are designed as “plug and play” devices, allowing quick and easy installation in your network. However, when preparing the switch for network operation, ProCurve strongly recommends that you enforce a security policy to help ensure that the ease in getting started is not used by unauthorized persons as an opportunity for access and possible malicious actions.
Enforcing Switch Security Switch Management Access Security It is important to evaluate the level of management access vulnerability existing in your network and take steps to ensure that all reasonable security precautions are in place. This includes both configurable security options and physical access to the switch hardware. Local Manager Password In the default configuration, there is no password protection.
Enforcing Switch Security Switch Management Access Security SNMP Access (Simple Network Management Protocol) In the default configuration, the switch is open to access by management stations running SNMP management applications capable of viewing or changing usernames, passwords, configuration, and status data in the switch’s MIB (Management Information Base). Thus, controlling SNMP access to the switch and preventing unauthorized SNMP access should be a key element of your network security strategy.
Enforcing Switch Security Switch Management Access Security N o t e o n S N MP A c c e s s t o L o c a l A ut h e nt i c a t i o n M I B O b j ec t s Downloading and booting U.11.04 or later software versions for the first time enables SNMP access to the switch’s local authentication configuration MIB objects (the default action).
Enforcing Switch Security Network Security Features Other Provisions for Management Access Security Authorized IP Managers. This feature uses IP addresses and masks to determine whether to allow management access to the switch through the network, and covers access through the following: ■ Telnet and other terminal emulation applications ■ The switch’s Web browser interface ■ SNMP (with a correct community name) Secure Management VLAN.
Enforcing Switch Security Network Security Features ■ switch SSH and user password authentication: this option is a subset of the client publickey authentication, and is used if the switch has SSH enabled without a login access configured to authenticate the client’s key. In this case, the switch authenticates itself to clients, and users on SSH clients then authenticate themselves to the switch by providing passwords stored on a RADIUS or TACACS+ server, or locally on the switch.
Enhancements Release U.11.04 Enhancements Enhancements Unless otherwise noted, each new release includes the features added in all previous releases. Enhancements are listed in chronological order, oldest to newest software release. Release U.11.04 Enhancements No new enhancements. Initial Release.
Software Fixes in Release U.11.04 Release U.11.04 Software Fixes in Release U.11.04 Software fixes are listed in chronological order, oldest to newest. Unless otherwise noted, each new release includes the software fixes added in all previous releases. Release U.11.04 was the first software release for the ProCurve Series 2610 Series Switches. Release U.11.04 No Problems Resolved in Release U.11.04. Initial Release.
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