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Installing the switch - configuration template

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Using a configuration file If planning for the base configuration of multiple switches in a network to be the same, manually configure one switch, upload the configuration to a TFTP server, and use that configuration as a base configuration template file. Switch IP addresses are acquired by default using BOOTP, therefore, each switch has a unique IP address. Each switch is remotely accessed from a central deployment server and an individual switch configuration is downloaded to meet specific network requirements. See the HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem Command Reference Guide for additional information on using a TFTP server to upload and download configuration files. Installing the switch Preparing for installation IMPORTANT: Before installing the switch, make a record of the MAC address (printed on the MAC address label attached to the switch). This address is needed when configuring the switch. Installing the switch CAUTION: Do not cable the switch until after configuration. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the server NIC configuration matches the switch bay selected. NOTE: When installing two switches, there are two switch interconnect ports between adjacent I/O bays. These ports (17 and 18) are disabled by default. The ports must be manually enabled to use. Installing the switch 19

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Installing the switch 19
Using a configuration file
If planning for the base configuration of multiple switches in a network to be the same, manually
configure one switch, upload the configuration to a TFTP server, and use that configuration as a base
configuration template file.
Switch IP addresses are acquired by default using BOOTP, therefore, each switch has a unique IP
address. Each switch is remotely accessed from a central deployment server and an individual switch
configuration is downloaded to meet specific network requirements. See the
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade
Switch for c-Class BladeSystem Command Reference Guide
for additional information on using a TFTP
server to upload and download configuration files.
Installing the switch
Preparing for installation
IMPORTANT:
Before installing the switch, make a record of the MAC address (printed on the
MAC address label attached to the switch). This address is needed when configuring the
switch.
Installing the switch
CAUTION:
Do not cable the switch until after configuration.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure that the server NIC configuration matches the switch bay selected.
NOTE:
When installing two switches, there are two switch interconnect ports between
adjacent I/O bays.
These ports (17 and 18) are disabled by default. The ports must be
manually enabled to use.