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

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Preface
Your 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 ISCLI 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).
For documentation on installing the switches physically, see the User Guide for your switch. For
details about the configuration and operation of the switch, see the BLADE OS 5.1 Application
Guide.
The extensive switching software included in the switch provides a variety of options for accessing
and configuring the switch:
 Text-based command line interfaces (BLADE OS 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
management software such as HP Systems Insight Manager
 A browser-based management interface for interactive network access through a Web browser
The ISCLI provides a direct method for collecting switch information and performing switch
configuration. Use a basic terminal to view information and statistics about the switch, and to
perform any necessary configuration.
Who Should Use This Book
This book is intended for network installers and system administrators engaged in configuring and
maintaining a network. The administrator should be familiar with Ethernet concepts, IP addressing,
the IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol, and SNMP configuration parameters.