BLADE OS™ Command Reference HP GbE2c L2/L3 Ethernet Blade Switch Version 5.1 Advanced Functionality Software

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Preface
The HP GbE2c L2/L3 Ethernet Blade Switch (GbE2c) is ready to perform basic switching functions
right out of the box. Some of the more advanced features, however, require some administrative
configuration before they can be used effectively.
The BLADE OS 5.1 Command Reference provides a command reference for Advanced
Functionality Software (AFS) release 5.1 for the HP GbE2c L2/L3 Ethernet Blade Switch
(software part number 485192-B21).
The extensive switching software included in the switch provides a variety of options for accessing
and configuring the switch:
 Built-in, text-based command line interfaces (BLADE OS CLI and ISCLI) for access via a local
terminal or remote Telnet/Secure Shell (SSH) session
 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support for access through network manage-
ment software such as HP Systems Insight Manager
 A browser-based management interface for interactive network access through the Web browser
The command line interface provides a direct method for collecting switch information and
performing switch configuration. Using a basic terminal, you can view information and statistics
about the switch, and perform any necessary configuration.
Additional references
Additional information about installing and configuring the switch is available in the following
guides:
 HP GbE2c L2/L3 Ethernet Blade Switch User Guide
 HP GbE2c L2/L3 Ethernet Blade Switch ISCLI Reference
 HP GbE2c L2/L3 Ethernet Blade Switch Application Guide
 HP GbE2c L2/L3 Ethernet Blade Switch Browser-based Interface Quick Guide