HP 6120XG ProCurve Series 6120 Blade Switches Management and Configuration Gui - Page 184

Configuring IP Addressing IP Configuration gw=10.66.77.1:\ lg=10.22.33.44:\ T144="switch.cfg":\ vm=rfc1048 where: 6120switch ht ha ip sm gw lg T144 vm is a user-defined symbolic name to help you find the correct section of the bootptab file. If you have multiple switches that will be using Bootp to get their IP configuration, you should use a unique symbolic name for each switch. is the "hardware type". For the switches covered in this guide, enter ether (for Ethernet). This tag must precede the ha tag. is the "hardware address". Use the switch's (or VLAN's) 12-digit MAC address. is the IP address to be assigned to the switch (or VLAN). is the subnet mask of the subnet in which the switch (or VLAN) is installed. is the IP address of the default gateway. TFTP server address (source of final configuration file) is the vendor-specific "tag" identifying the configuration file to download. is a required entry that specifies the Bootp report format. Use rfc1048 for the switches covered in this guide. Note The above Bootp table entry is a sample that will work for the switch when the appropriate addresses and file names are used. Network Preparations for Configuring DHCP/Bootp In its default configuration, the switch is configured for DHCP/Bootp operation. However, the DHCP/Bootp feature will not acquire IP addressing for the switch unless the following tasks have already been completed: ■ For Bootp operation: • A Bootp database record has already been entered into an appropriate Bootp server. • The necessary network connections are in place • The Bootp server is accessible from the switch ■ For DHCP operation: • A DHCP scope has been configured on the appropriate DHCP server. • The necessary network connections are in place • A DHCP server is accessible from the switch 8-14