HP 8000M - Manual (Page 17)

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Selecting a Management Interface
This chapter describes the following:
■ Management interfaces for the Switches 1600M/2424M/4000M/8000M
■ Advantages of using each interface
Understanding Management Interfaces
Management interfaces enable you to reconfigure the switch and to monitor
switch status and performance.
The HP Switches 1600M/2424M/4000M/8000M offer the following interfaces:
■ the web browser interface --an interface that is built into the switch and
can be accessed using a standard web browser (such as Netscape
Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer). For specific requirements, see
“Web Browser Interface Requirements” on page 3-2.
■ the switch console—a VT-100/ANSI console interface built into the switch
■ HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches--an easy-to-use, browser-based
network management tool that works with HP proactive networking
features built into managed HP hubs and switches (included on a CD with
the switch at no extra cost)
Each interface consists of a series of management features, accessed either
through a menu-driven screen system or a split Window with tab navigation.
Each approach has its advantages that are described in the next sections.
This manual describes how to use the web browser interface (chapter 3) and
the switch console (chapter 4), and how to configure the switch using either
interface (chapter 6).
To use HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches, refer to the HP TopTools User’s
Guide
and the TopTools online help, both of which are available on the
CD-ROM shipped with your HP switch. For information on the methods for
accessing browser interface Help, refer to “Online Help for the Web Browser
Interface” on page 3-10.