Ip Addressing; Web Browser-Based Interface - HP 279720-B21 - ProLiant BL p-Class F-GbE Interconnect Overview

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The GbE Interconnect Switch supports trivial file transfer protocol (TFTP) allowing a copy of the

interconnect switch configuration file to be saved and downloaded either to the original switch or to a

different interconnect switch. This provides a method to rapidly deploy multiple systems with similar

configurations and to provide backup and restore capabilities. Configuration settings can be modified

through the user interfaces or directly within the configuration file. The configuration file has an

extensible markup language (XML) format, which allows it to be directly viewed, printed, and edited.

The configuration file may even be reset to the factory default settings at any time.

Users can perform firmware operating system upgrades by using TFTP through any external Ethernet

port after boot-up, and by using ZModem through the serial interface during boot-up. The interconnect

switch simplifies system upgrades by retaining its configuration after a firmware upgrade and by

supporting the HP Support Paq automated firmware upgrade process for Windows deployment

stations.

IP addressing

Users can configure the GbE Interconnect Switch to automatically obtain an IP address from a

dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) or bootstrap protocol (BOOTP) server or they can

manually assign an IP address through the command line and menu-driven console interfaces. Users

can also assign an IP address from the BBI; however, they would have to reconnect with the newly

assigned IP address. For increased security, an administrator can specify the IP-based management

stations that are allowed to access the interconnect switch.

Users can access the BBI by using Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator over a TCP/IP network

(Figure 5). The BBI interface consists of three main sections:

The Active Virtual Graphic provides real time status of the switch front panel and provides the

means to quickly view statistics of individual ports.

The Navigation Window contains particular items or features to select.

The Administration Window contains options for viewing or altering GbE Interconnect Switch

information.

Figure 5. Browser-based interface for ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch

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