Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module for HP p-Class BladeSystem Software Configuration Guide

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Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module for HP p-Class BladeSystem Software Configuration Guide
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CONTENTS
Preface xxix
Audience xxix
Purpose xxix
Conventions xxx
Related Publications xxx
Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines xxxi
CHAPTER 1 Overview 1-1
Features 1-1
Ease-of-Deployment and Ease-of-Use Features 1-2
Performance Features 1-3
Management Options 1-4
Manageability Features 1-4
Availability and Redundancy Features 1-5
VLAN Features 1-6
Security Features 1-7
QoS and CoS Features 1-8
Monitoring Features 1-9
Default Settings After Initial Switch Configuration 1-9
Design Concepts for Using the Switch 1-12
Where to Go Next 1-14
CHAPTER 2 Using the Command-Line Interface 2-1
Understanding Command Modes 2-1
Understanding the Help System 2-3
Understanding Abbreviated Commands 2-4
Understanding no and default Forms of Commands 2-4
Understanding CLI Error Messages 2-5
Using Configuration Logging 2-5
Using Command History 2-6
Changing the Command History Buffer Size 2-6
Recalling Commands 2-6
Disabling the Command History Feature 2-7