HP Insight Remote Support 7.0.9 Monitored Devices Configuration Guide

Chapter 33: Configuring ComWare-based
Networking Switches
ComWare-based networking switches (formerly A-Series or h4C/3COM) require SNMP for discovery and
event monitoring.
Important: Switches configured to use the HP proprietary Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF)
technology or switch stacking capabilities are currently not supported. HP Insight RS only
supports standalone mode for these switches.
Fulfill Configuration Requirements
To configure your ComWare-based networking switches to be monitored by Insight RS, complete the
following steps:
Task Complete?
Make sure Insight RS supports your ComWare-based switch by checking the HP
Insight Remote Support Release Notes.
Configure Telnet or SSH on the switch.
Configure SNMP traps on the switch.
Discover the ComWare-based switch in the Insight RS Console.
Verify SNMP communication.
Table 33.1 ComWare-based Networking Switch Configuration Steps
Install and Configure Communication Software on
Switches
To configure your monitored devices, complete the following sections:
Configure Telnet or SSH
To configure trap destinations to point to Insight Remote Support, you need to use Telnet or SSH (or use a
serial console) to access the CLI. Use the below procedures to configure Telnet or SSH.
Configuring Telnet
From a serial console, complete the following steps:
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