HP 212M - Manual (Page 14)

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Selecting a Management Interface
HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches
Selecting a Manage
ment
Interface
HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches
You can operate HP TopTools from a network management station on the
network to monitor traffic, manage your hubs and switches, and proactively
recommend network changes to increase network uptime and optimize
performance. Easy to install and use, HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches
(formerly HP AdvanceStack Assistant) is the answer to your management
challenges.
Figure 1-3. Example of HP TopTools Main Screen
HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches has three main sections: Network Devices,
Network Traffic, and Network Growth
Network Devices:
■ Enables fast installation of hubs and switches
■ Quickly finds and notifies you of the location of problems, saving valuable
time
■ Notifies you when HP hubs and switches use “self-healing” features to fix
or limit common network problems
■ Identifies users by port and lets you assign easy-to-remember names to
any network device
■ Enables you to configure and monitor network devices from your PC
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