Installation and Reference Guide (J3210A, J3212A, J3200A, J3202A, J3204A) 1996-08

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Configuring the Switching Hubs in Software

Two Network Management Interfaces

The Management Module Pack includes two software user interfaces through

which you can manage, configure, and troubleshoot your stack of hubs. The

two interfaces are:

■ HP AdvanceStack Assistant (formerly called HP Interconnect

Manager)

■ ASCII console

Depending on your hardware and management needs, choose which applica-

tion best fits your needs. HP AdvanceStack Assistant runs on Windows 95 or

NT 3.51 or later and does not require HP OpenView. The application works

over the network. You can also manage the hubs with other network manage-

ment platforms using MIB browsers.

ASCII Console Features

The text-based application is accessed through an ASCII terminal emulator

program. Use either Telnet, a modem, or a direct connection by using a serial

cable to the RS-232 port. Both HP AdvanceStack Assistant and the ASCII

console allow you to do the following:

■ display port and segment counter statistics

■ view port status

■ set IP/IPX configuration

■ test network connectivity

■ copy configuration from one hub to another

■ set authorized managers and community names

■ set password (ASCII console only)

■ specify port switching (moving a port from one segment to the other

in software instead of moving cables in the wiring closet)

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