HP 212M - Manual (Page 13)

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Selecting a Management Interface
Advantages of Using the Switch Console
Selectin
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Interface
Advantages of Using the Switch Console
Figure 1-2. Example of the Switch Console Display
■ More comprehensive set of features and parameters to work with
than the web browser interface
■ Out-of-band access (through direct cable connection) to switch, so
network bottlenecks, crashes, and network downtime do not slow or
prevent access
■ Telnet access to the full console functionality
■ Ability to configure management access , for example, creating an IP
address, and setting Community Names and Authorized Managers
■ Rebooting the switch through either direct or Telnet access
■ Faster navigation , avoiding delays for slower display of graphical
objects over a browser interface
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