Document Outline

• HP ProCurve Advanced Traffic Management Guide
  • Front Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright, Notices, & Publication Data
  • Contents
  • Feature Index
  • 1.Getting Started
    • Contents
    • Introduction
    • Conventions
      • Command Syntax Statements
      • Command Prompts
      • Screen Simulations
      • Configuration and Operation Examples
      • Keys
    • Sources for More Information
      • Getting Documentation From the Web
      • Online Help
        • Menu Interface
        • Command Line Interface
        • WebAgent (Web Browser Interface)
    • Need Only a Quick Start?
      • IP Addressing
    • To Set Up and Install the Switch in Your Network
      • Physical Installation
  • 2.Static Virtual LANs (VLANs)
    • Contents
    • Overview
    • Introduction
      • General VLAN Operation
      • Types of Static VLANs Available in the Switch
        • Port-Based VLANs
        • Protocol-Based VLANs
        • Designated VLANs
    • Terminology
    • Static VLAN Operation
      • VLAN Environments
      • VLAN Operation
      • Routing Options for VLANs
      • Overlapping (Tagged) VLANs
      • Per-Port Static VLAN Configuration Options
    • VLAN Operating Rules
    • General Steps for Using VLANs
    • Multiple VLAN Considerations
      • Single Forwarding Database Operation
      • Example of an Unsupported Configuration and How To Correct It
      • Multiple Forwarding Database Operation
    • Configuring VLANs
      • Menu: Configuring Port-Based VLAN Parameters
        • To Change VLAN Support Settings
        • Adding or Editing VLAN Names
        • Adding or Changing a VLAN Port Assignment
      • CLI: Configuring Port-Based and Protocol-Based VLAN Parameters
        • Customizing the Show VLANs Output
        • Creating an Alias for Show VLAN Commands
        • Note on Using Pattern Matching with the “Show VLANs Custom” Command
      • Changing the Number of VLANs Allowed on the Switch
      • Web: Viewing and Configuring VLAN Parameters
    • 802.1Q VLAN Tagging
    • Special VLAN Types
      • VLAN Support and the Default VLAN
      • The Primary VLAN
      • The Secure Management VLAN
        • Preparation
        • Configuration
        • Using DHCP to Obtain an IP Address
        • Deleting the Management VLAN
        • Operating Notes for Management VLANs
      • Voice VLANs
        • Operating Rules for Voice VLANs
        • Components of Voice VLAN Operation
        • Voice VLAN QoS Prioritizing (Optional)
        • Voice VLAN Access Security
    • Effect of VLANs on Other Switch Features
      • Spanning Tree Operation with VLANs
      • IP Interfaces
      • VLAN MAC Address
      • Port Trunks
      • Port Monitoring
      • Jumbo Packet Support
    • VLAN Restrictions
    • Migrating Layer 3 VLANs Using VLAN MAC Configuration
      • VLAN MAC Address Reconfiguration
      • Handling Incoming and Outgoing VLAN Traffic
      • Sending Heartbeat Packets with a Configured MAC Address
      • Configuring a VLAN MAC Address with Heartbeat Interval
        • Operating Notes
        • Example
        • Verifying a VLAN MAC Address Configuration
  • 3.GVRP
    • Contents
    • Overview
    • Introduction
    • General Operation
    • Per-Port Options for Handling GVRP “Unknown VLANs”
    • Per-Port Options for Dynamic VLAN Advertising and Joining
    • GVRP and VLAN Access Control
      • Advertisements and Dynamic Joins
      • Port-Leave From a Dynamic VLAN
    • Planning for GVRP Operation
    • Configuring GVRP On a Switch
      • Menu: Viewing and Configuring GVRP
      • CLI: Viewing and Configuring GVRP
      • Web: Viewing and Configuring GVRP
    • GVRP Operating Notes
  • 4.Multiple Instance Spanning-Tree Operation
    • Contents
    • Overview
    • 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
      • MSTP Structure
      • How MSTP Operates
        • MST Regions
      • Regions, Legacy STP and RSTP Switches, and the Common Spanning Tree (CST)
        • MSTP Operation with 802.1Q VLANs
      • Terminology
      • Operating Rules
      • MSTP Compatibility with RSTP or STP
    • Configuring MSTP
      • Planning an MSTP Application
      • MSTP Configuration Overview
      • Configuring MSTP Operation Mode and Global Settings
      • Configuring MSTP Per-Port Parameters
        • Configuring Per Port Parameters
        • Configuring BPDU Filtering
        • Configuring BPDU Protection
        • PVST Protection and Filtering
      • Configuring MST Instance Parameters
      • Configuring MST Instance Per-Port Parameters
      • Enabling or Disabling Spanning Tree Operation
        • Enabling an Entire MST Region at Once or Exchanging One Region Configuration for Another
      • MSTP VLAN Configuration Enhancement
        • PreConfiguring VLANs in an MST Instance
        • Configuring MSTP Instances with the VLAN Range Option
        • Operating Notes for the VLAN Configuration Enhancement
        • How to Save Your Current Configuration
    • Displaying MSTP Statistics and Configuration
      • Displaying Global MSTP Status
        • Displaying Detailed Port Information
        • Displaying Status for a Specific MST Instance
        • Displaying the MSTP Configuration
    • Troubleshooting an MSTP Configuration
      • Displaying the Change History of Root Bridges
      • Displaying Debug Counters for All MST Instances
      • Displaying Debug Counters for One MST Instance
      • Displaying Debug Counters for Ports in an MST Instance
      • Field Descriptions in MSTP Debug Command Output
      • Troubleshooting MSTP Operation
    • Loop Protection
      • Configuring Loop Protection
      • Viewing Loop Protection Status
  • 5.Switch Meshing
    • Contents
    • Introduction
    • Switch Meshing Fundamentals
      • Terminology
      • Operating Rules
      • Using a Heterogeneous Switch Mesh
      • Bringing Up a Switch Mesh Domain
      • Further Operating Information
    • Configuring Switch Meshing
      • Preparation
      • Menu: To Configure Switch Meshing
      • CLI: To View and Configure Switch Meshing
        • Viewing Switch Mesh Status
        • CLI: Configuring Switch Meshing
    • Operating Notes for Switch Meshing
      • Flooded Traffic
      • Unicast Packets with Unknown Destinations
      • Spanning Tree Operation with Switch Meshing
      • Filtering/Security in Meshed Switches
      • IP Multicast (IGMP) in Meshed Switches
      • Static VLANs
      • Dynamic VLANs
      • Jumbo Packets
      • Mesh Design Optimization
      • Other Requirements and Restrictions
  • 6.Quality of Service: Managing Bandwidth More Effectively
    • Contents
    • Using Quality of Service Policies
    • QoS Terminology
    • QoS Operation
      • Globally-Configured QoS
      • Classifier-Based QoS
    • QoS Packet Classification
      • Globally-Configured Packet Classification
      • Classifier-Based Match Criteria
    • QoS Traffic Marking
      • Globally-Configured Traffic Marking
        • Layer 2 802.1p Prioritization
        • Layer 3 DSCP Marking
        • VLAN and Untagged VLAN Environments
      • Classifier-Based Traffic Marking
    • Globally-Configured QoS
      • Global QoS Configuration Procedure
      • Viewing a Global QoS Configuration
      • Global QoS Restrictions
      • Global TCP/UDP Classifier
        • Assigning an 802.1p Priority for a Global TCP/UDP Classifier
        • Operating Notes on Using TCP/UDP Port Ranges
        • Assigning a DSCP Policy for a Global TCP/UDP Classifier
      • Displaying Resource Usage for QoS Policies
      • Global IP-Device Classifier
        • Assigning a Priority for a Global IP-Device Classifier
        • Assigning a DSCP Policy For a Global IP-Device Classifier
      • Global IP Type-of-Service Classifier
        • IPv4 ToS/IPv6 Traffic Class Byte
        • Assigning an 802.1p Priority for a Global IP-Precedence Classifier
        • Assigning an 802.1p Priority for a Global IP-Diffserv Classifier
        • Assigning a DSCP Policy for a Global IP-Diffserv Classifier
        • Comparison of Global IP Type-of-Service Classifiers
      • Global Layer-3 Protocol Classifier
        • Assigning a Priority for a Global Layer-3 Protocol Classifier
      • Global VLAN-ID Classifier
        • Assigning a Priority for a Global VLAN-ID Classifier
        • Assigning a DSCP Policy for a Global VLAN-ID Classifier
      • Global Source-Port Classifier
        • Assigning a Priority for a Global Source-Port Classifier
        • Assigning a DSCP Policy for a Global Source-Port Classifier
      • IP Multicast (IGMP) Interaction with QoS
    • Advanced Classifier-Based QoS
      • Classifier-Based QoS Model
      • Classifier-Based QoS Configuration Procedure
      • Configuring QoS Actions in a Policy
      • Override of Global QoS Settings
      • Viewing a Classifier-Based QoS Configuration
      • Classifier-Based QoS Restrictions
      • Interaction with Other Software Features
      • Classifier-Based QoS Configuration Examples
        • QoS Policy for Layer 4 TCP/UDP Traffic
        • QoS Policy for Subnet Traffic
    • Differentiated Services Codepoint (DSCP) Mapping
      • Default Priority Settings for Selected Codepoints
        • Displaying Non-Default Codepoint Settings
      • Notes on Changing a Priority Setting
        • Error Messages for DSCP Policy Changes
        • Example of Changing the Priority Setting on a Policy When One or More Classifiers Are Currently Using the Policy
    • QoS Queue Configuration
      • Configuring the Number of Priority Queues
      • Viewing the QoS Queue Configuration
  • 7.Stack Management for the 3500, 3500yl, 6200yl and 6600 Switches
    • Contents
    • Introduction to Stack Management on the 3500, 3500yl, 6200yl and 6600 Switches
      • Components of ProCurve Stack Management
      • General Stacking Operation
      • Operating Rules for Stacking
        • General Rules
        • Specific Rules
    • Configuring Stack Management
      • Overview of Configuring and Bringing Up a Stack
        • General Steps for Creating a Stack
      • Using the Menu Interface To View Stack Status and Configure Stacking
        • Using the Menu Interface To View and Configure a Commander Switch
        • Using the Menu To Manage a Candidate Switch
      • Using the Commander To Manage The Stack
        • Using the Commander To Access Member Switches for Configuration Changes and Monitoring Traffic
        • Converting a Commander or Member to a Member of Another Stack
      • Monitoring Stack Status
      • Using the CLI To View Stack Status and Configure Stacking
        • Using the CLI To View Stack Status
        • Using the CLI To Configure a Commander Switch
        • Adding to a Stack or Moving Switches Between Stacks
        • Using the CLI To Remove a Member from a Stack
        • Using the CLI To Access Member Switches for Configuration Changes and Traffic Monitoring
      • SNMP Community Operation in a Stack
      • Using the CLI To Disable or Re-Enable Stacking
      • Transmission Interval
      • Stacking Operation with Multiple VLANs Configured
      • Status Messages
  • 8.QinQ (Provider Bridging)
    • Contents
    • Overview
    • Introduction
      • How QinQ Works
      • Features and Benefits
      • Terminology
      • Operating Rules and Guidelines
        • Enabling QinQ and Configuring QinQ Modes
        • QinQ Mixed Vlan Mode
        • Configuring VLANs
      • Operating Notes and Restrictions
    • Configuring QinQ
      • General Configuration Steps
      • Enabling QinQ
      • Setting up S-VLANs
        • Configuring Per-Port S-VLAN Membership
      • Configuring Port-Types
    • Configuration Example
    • Updating QinQ Configurations
      • Changing QinQ Modes
      • Disabling QinQ
      • Changing VLAN Port Memberships (Mixed Vlan Mode)
      • Moving Ports between C-VLANs and S-VLANs (Mixed Vlan Mode)
    • Displaying QinQ Config and Status
      • Show Commands for QinQ
      • Show Commands for VLANs
      • Displaying Spanning Tree Status
    • Effects of QinQ on Other Switch Features
    • Event Log Messages and SNMP Support
      • SNMP Support and MIB Objects
  • 9.Classifier-Based Software Configuration
    • Contents
    • Using Classifier-Based Service Policies
      • Introduction
      • Classifier-Based Configuration Model
    • Creating a Traffic Class
      • Using Match Criteria
      • Class Configuration Procedure
      • Optional ICMP Match Criteria
      • Optional IGMP Match Criteria
      • Optional TCP and UDP Match Criteria
      • Using CIDR Notation for IPv4/IPv6 Addresses
      • Resequencing Match/Ignore Statements
    • Creating a Service Policy
      • Modifying Classes in a Policy
      • Resequencing Classes in a Policy
    • Applying a Service Policy to an Interface
    • Where to Go From Here
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