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configure hp procurve switch via command line cli
SpiderTip
Posted: 2014-02-28
To configure HP Procurve switch via command line. Telnet to the switch or SSH
switch# config - Enter the switch configuration mode
switch(config)# hostname "Switch_01" - Change the hostname to desired name
Switch_01(config)# snmp-server contact “Contact Person” - Type the main contact person if desired
Switch_01(config)# snmp-server location "Location of the switch" - Specify physical location of the switch
Switch_01(config)# timesync sntp - Use SNTP time server
Switch_01(config)# sntp server 192.168.1.10 - Point the switch to your SNTP server
Switch_01(config)# sntp unicast - set unicast to SNTP server
Switch_01(config)# show time - See current date and time
Switch_01(config)# password manager user-name [username] - Setup manager username. Enter password when asked.
Switch_01(config)# password operator user-name [username] - Setup operator usename. Enter password when asked.
Switch_01(config)# banner motd %[Enter Text]% - Setup banner
Switch_01(config)# write memory - Save the configuration permanently
Switch_01(config)# show run - Display the configuration