Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module for HP BladeSystem p-Class Hardware Installation Guide

Configuring the Switch Using Express Setup
Before you open the Express Setup page, you need the following information from your
system administrator:
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Fixed IP address (unless you are using a DHCP)
Subnet mask (IP netmask)
Default gateway IP address
You can also configure these optional parameters through the Express Setup program:
Local access password
Telnet access password
Names of the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) read and write community
strings if you are going to use a network-management program like CiscoWorks
Host name, system contact, and system location
NOTE: Your PC should have a recent web browser installed to run Express Setup.
You need to provide an Ethernet (Category 5) straight-through cable (not included), as shown
in Figure E-1, to connect the switch to your PC or workstation.
Figure E-1: Ethernet Cable
E-2 Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module for HP BladeSystem p-Class Hardware Installation Guide