ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Command Line Interface Reference Guide

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Overview
Introduction
The ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch provides provides command line, menu-
driven, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), and Web-based management
interfaces. The command line interface (CLI) and menu-driven interface allow you to set up
and control the GbE Interconnect Switch using either the serial or Ethernet ports on the
switch. This guide discusses how to use the CLI to set up and manage the GbE Interconnect
Switch.
The command line interface provides standard scripting capabilities as well as enhanced
systems management, monitoring, and deployment. The CLI can be accessed remotely via
Telnet, or locally via the RS-232 console and SLIP sessions.
For quick reference, Appendix A provides a comprehensive listing of the commands
supported by the GbE Interconnect Switch CLI.
Additional References
Additional information about installing and configuring the GbE Interconnect Switch is
available in the following guides, which are located on the ProLiant BL p-Class GbE
Interconnect Switch Management System Utilities and User Documentation CD:
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HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide
HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Menu-driven Interface Reference
Guide
HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Web-based Interface Reference Guide
Before You Begin
The ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch supports a wide array of functions and
provides flexibility and increased network performance. Some planning is required to arrive
at a deployment strategy that maximizes the potential of the interconnect switch. Refer to the
“Planning the GbE Interconnect Switch Configuration” section in HP ProLiant p-Class GbE
Interconnect Switch User Guide for items to keep in mind as you configure your GbE
Interconnect Switches.
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