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Enabling or disabling BBI access......................................................................................................... 9
Web browser setup................................................................................................................................ 9
Starting the BBI.................................................................................................................................... 10
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IP Statistics ........................................................................................................................................ 105
IP Routing Management Statistics ......................................................................................................... 106
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The HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch software lets you use your Web browser to access switch information
and statistics and perform switch configuration via the Internet. This guide provides a reference to the
browser-based interface (BBI) for the HP 1:10GbE switch.
This chapter briefly describes the software features and requirements for the BBI and explains how to
access the BBI start page.
Additional references
Additional information about installing and configuring the switch is available in the following guides,
which are available at http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation
• HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch User Guide
• HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch Application Guide
• HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch Command Reference
• HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch ISCLI Reference
• HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch Quick Setup Instructions
Features
The network administrator can access all switch configuration and monitoring functions through the BBI, a
Web-based switch management interface. The BBI has the following features:
• Most of the same configuration and monitoring functions as the command line interface
• Intuitive and easy-to-use interface structure
• Nothing to install; the BBI is part of the switch software
• Two default levels of password protection
• Can be upgraded as future software releases are available
Requirements
.
To use the browser-based interface, you need the following:
• HP 1:10GbE switch
• Installed switch software
• PC or workstation with network access to the switch
• Frame-capable Web-browser software, such as the following:
○ Netscape Navigator 4.7x or higher
○ Internet Explorer 6.0x or higher
• JavaScript enabled in your Web browser
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Switch setup
Before you can access the BBI, minimal configuration is required on the switch.
Configuring IP interfaces
At least one IP interface must be configured on the switch. This is usually done from the command line
interface during first-time switch set up. Each IP interface address provides a point of access for switch
management.
For more information about configuring an IP interface for management access, see the “Using the
command line interface” section in the “Accessing the switch” chapter of the HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch Application Guide.
Enabling or disabling BBI access
By default, BBI access is enabled. If you need to disable or re-enable access, use the following command
from the command line interface:
>> Main# /cfg/sys/access/http <disable|enable (or just d|e)>
By default, secure BBI access is disabled. If you need to enable access, use the following command from
the command line interface:
>> Main# /cfg/sys/access/https/access <disable|enable (or just d|e)>
The default TCP port to use for BBI access is port 80. To change the port number, use the following
command:
>> Main# /cfg/sys/access/wport <TCP port number>
For more information on accessing and configuring the switch through the command line interface, see
the HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch Command Reference.
Web browser setup
Most modern Web browsers work with frames and JavaScript by default, and require no additional set
up. However, you should check your Web browser’s features and configuration to be sure frames and
JavaScript are enabled.
NOTE: JavaScript is not the same as Java™. Be sure that JavaScript is enabled in your Web
browser.
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Starting the BBI
When the switch and browser setup is complete, follow these steps to launch the BBI:
1. Start your Web browser.
2. Enter the switch IP interface address in the Web browser Uniform Resource Locator (URL) field.
For example, if the switch IP interface has a network IP address of 134.177.215.161, using Internet
Explorer, you could enter the following (for secure BBI access, use https://).
If you do not use the default TCP port number (80) for BBI access, you can include the port number
when you enter the IP address:
If the switch IP interface address has a name on your local domain name server, you can enter the
name instead. Using Internet Explorer, you can enter the following:
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3. Log in to the switch.
If your switch and browser are properly configured, you will be asked to enter a password.
Enter the account name and password for the switch.
For more password information, see the HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch Command Reference
Guide.
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4. Allow the BBI Dashboard page to load.
When the proper account name and password combination is entered, the BBI Dashboard page is
displayed in the browser viewing area.
NOTE: There may be a slight delay while the Dashboard page is initializing. You should not stop
the browser while loading is in progress. When loading is complete, a folder icon for the switch
displays in the left-hand BBI window. Click this folder and a tree of folders displays.
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Browser-based interface basics
Introduction
Once you are properly logged in, the switch BBI displays in the Web browser-viewing window.
There are three main regions on the screen.
• The Toolbar is used for selecting the context for your actions in the other windows.
• The Navigation window is used for selecting particular items or features to act upon.
• The Forms window is used for viewing or altering switch information.
Toolbar
The toolbar contains buttons and commands used to access and execute switch functions.
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Context buttons
The toolbar is used for setting the context for your actions in the application. There are three context
buttons:
Table 1 Context buttons
Button Description
Configure When selected, you can access and alter the switch configuration forms. Select an item in the
navigation window to display the desired configuration form in the forms window.
NOTE: This context is only available when you are logged in as an administrator.
Statistics When selected, you can view information about switch performance. Select an item in the
navigation window to display the desired statistics in the forms window.
Dashboard This context button is selected by default when the BBI is first activated. When selected, basic
switch information and status can be viewed in the forms window. Select an item in the
navigation window to display the desired dashboard information in the forms window.
First click a context button, and then click an item in the navigation window. When a context button is
selected, the button is highlighted as a reminder of the current context mode.
Commands
The following general commands are available on the toolbar:
Table 2 Toolbar commands
Command Description
Apply
Save Writes applied configuration changes to non-volatile flash memory on the switch (with the
Revert Removes pending configuration changes between Apply commands. Use this command to
Diff Shows any pending configuration changes.
Dump Writes current switch configuration to the screen. Configuration information is displayed with
Pending configuration changes do not take effect until you select the Apply command. Once
applied, all changes (except enabling/disabling Spanning Tree Protocol) take effect on the
switch immediately. If you do not save the changes, however, they will be lost the next time the
switch is rebooted.
option of not overlaying the current backup).
restore configuration parameters set since last Apply command.
parameters that have been changed from default values.
Show Log Opens a new Web-browser window for displaying the 100 most recent switch log messages.
Close the log browser when finished.
Help Opens a new Web-browser window for displaying the basic online help information. Close the
help browser when finished.
Quit Logs off the switch and exits the BBI.
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Navigation window
The navigation window is used for selecting a particular switch feature to act upon. Status, statistics, or
configuration forms for the selected item will display in the forms window, depending on the context
chosen on the toolbar.
The navigation window contains a tree of folders, subfolders, and feature icons.
Click any closed folder to open it and reveal its contents. Click any open folder to close it. Click any
feature icon to load the appropriate status, statistics, or configuration form in the forms window.
Some folders also have forms. If the name of a folder is underlined, click the name to display the
appropriate form.
Forms window
When a feature icon is selected on the navigation window, a status, statistics, or configuration form is
displayed in the forms window. The exact nature of the form depends on the current context selected on
the toolbar, as well as the type of information available. Not all feature icons have forms for all contexts.
Some forms display switch information such as settings, status, or statistics. Others allow you to make
configuration changes to switch parameters.
NOTE: Some items display blank forms, depending on the context. A blank form indicates that no
information or actions are available in that context.
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Dashboard
Dashboard
Introduction
The switch BBI can be used to view the present settings and operating status of a variety of switch
features. Most of the same information available through the switch’s command line interface is present
on the dashboard forms.
The following provides a basic outline for viewing the dashboard forms. You should first be familiar with
configuration as covered in the HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch Command Reference.
Steps for displaying dashboards
Follow these basic steps for viewing switch dashboard forms.
1. Select the Dashboard context button in the BBI toolbar.
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2. Select a feature icon in the navigation window. For example, select Spanning Tree Groups:
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3. View information shown in the forms window.
NOTE: Items that load other forms when selected are underlined.
4. Select an underlined item to view details or perform actions.
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Dashboard
In this example, click a Spanning Tree Group number to view detailed information about the group
(shown in form below).
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Switch Dashboard
To display the following form, select System > General. This is the default form for the switch.
The following table describes the Switch Dashboard controls:
Table 3 Switch Dashboard controls
Control Description
Switch Name Displays the name of the switch, as entered in Configuration > Switch > General (SNMP).
Switch Location Displays the location of the switch, as entered in Configuration > Switch > General (SNMP).
Switch Type Displays the type of switch.
Rack ID Displays the serial number of the chassis in which the switch resides.
Rack Name Displays the name of the chassis in which the switch resides.
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Table 3 Switch Dashboard controls
Control Description
Enclosure Displays the serial number of the enclosure (or “bay”) in which the switch resides.
Enclosure Name Displays the name of number of the enclosure (or “bay”) in which the switch resides.
Bay Number Displays the bay number in which the switch resides.
Switch Up Time Displays the amount of time the switch has been running.
Last Boot Time Displays the date and time of last switch boot.
Time and date Displays the current time and date.
Daylight Savings
Location
MAC Address Displays the MAC Address of the switch management processor.
IP Address Displays the IP address of IP Interface 1.
Hardware Revision Displays the hardware revision number of the switch.
Switch Serial No Displays the serial number of the switch.
Hardware Part No Displays the part number of the switch hardware.
HW Spare Part No Displays the part number of spare switch hardware.
Software Rev Displays the software revision number.
Banner Displays the login banner text. When a user or administrator logs into the switch, the login
Displays the time zone where the switch resides. You are prompted to select your location
(continent, country, region) by the timezone wizard. Once a region is selected, the switch
updates the time to reflect local changes to Daylight Savings Time, etc.
banner is displayed.
It is also displayed as part of the output from the /info/sys/gen command.
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User Access Dashboard
To display the following form, select System > User Table.
The following table describes the User Access Dashboard controls:
Table 4 User Access Dashboard controls
Control Description
User ID Displays the numeric identifier for the user
User Name Displays the name of the user.
COS Displays the Class of Service level for the user.
Password Indicates whether a valid password is defined for the user.
Status Displays whether the user is enabled or disabled.
Login Displays the login status of the user (online or offline).
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RADIUS Dashboard
To display the following form, select System > Radius.
The following table describes the switch RADIUS Dashboard controls:
Table 5 RADIUS Dashboard controls
Control Description
Primary Radius IP Address Displays the primary RADIUS server address.
Secondary Radius IP Address Displays the secondary RADIUS server address.
Current RADIUS server Displays the current RADIUS server address.
Radius port Displays the number of the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) port for RADIUS.
Radius timeout Displays the amount of time, in seconds, before a RADIUS server authentication
attempt is considered to have failed.
Radius retries Displays the number of failed authentication requests before switching to a
different RADIUS server.
Radius Server Displays the current status of the RADIUS server.
Radius Backdoor for
telnet/ssh/http/https
Radius Secure Backdoor for
telnet
Displays the status of the RADIUS back door for telnet/SSH/HTTP/HTTPS.
Displays the status of the RADIUS back door using secure password for
telnet/SSH/HTTP/HTTPS.
Radius Secret Displays the shared secret between the switch and the RADIUS server(s).
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Table 5 RADIUS Dashboard controls
Control Description
Secondary Radius Server Secret Displays the secondary shared secret between the switch and the RADIUS
server(s).
TACACS+ Dashboard
To display the following form, select System > Tacacs+.
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The following table describes the switch TACACS+ Dashboard controls:
Table 6 TACACS+ Dashboard controls
Control Description
Primary Tacacs+ IP Address Displays the primary TACACS+ server address.
Secondary Tacacs+ IP Address Displays the secondary TACACS+ server address.
Tacacs+ port Displays the number of the TCP port for TACACS+.
Tacacs+ timeout Displays the amount of time, in seconds, before a TACACS+ server
authentication attempt is considered to have failed.
Tacacs+ retries Displays the number of failed authentication requests before switching
to a different TACACS+ server.
Tacacs+ Server Displays the status of the TACACS+ server.
Tacacs+ Backdoor for Telnet
Tacacs+ Secure Backdoor for telnet/
ssh/http/https
Tacacs+ new privilege level mapping Displays the status of the TACACS+ new privilege-level mapping
Tacacs+ Secret Displays the shared secret between the switch and the TACACS+
Secondary Tacacs+ Server Secret Displays the secondary shared secret between the switch and the
Privilege level mappings
Remote Privilege Displays the TACACS+ server privilege levels.
Local mapping Displays the HP 1:10GbE switch privilege-level mapping.
Displays the status of the TACACS+ back door for telnet. The telnet
command also applies to SSH/SCP connections and the Browserbased Interface (BBI). This command does not apply when secure
backdoor (secbd) is enabled.
Displays the status of the TACACS+ back door using secure password
for telnet/SSH/ HTTP/HTTPS. This command does not apply when
backdoor (telnet) is enabled.
feature.
server(s).
TACACS+ server(s).
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NTP Dashboard
To display the following form, select System > NTP.
The following table describes the Network Time Protocol Dashboard controls:
Table 7 NTP Dashboard controls
Control Description
NTP Server IP Address Displays the IP address of the active NTP server.
Resync Interval (1-44640) Displays the configured interval used to resynchronize the switch clock
with the NTP server.
NTP Service Status Displays the current NTP server status.
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Switch Image and Configuration Management
Dashboard
To display the following form, select System > Config/Image Control.
The following table describes the Switch Image and Configuration Dashboard controls:
Table 8 Switch Image and Configuration Dashboard controls
Control Description
Active Image Version Displays the number of the active software image.
Next Boot Image Selection Displays which software image (image1 or image2) will be loaded
into switch memory for the next reboot.
Image 1 Version Displays information about the current Image 1 software.
Image 2 Version Displays information about the current Image 2 software.
Boot Version Displays the version number of the current Boot software.
Active Configuration Block Defines which configuration block is selected for the currently running
session.
Next Boot Configuration Block Selection Allows the user to select the configuration block to be loaded upon the
next reboot.
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Management Network Definition Dashboard
To display the following form, select System > Mgmt.
The following table describes the Management Network Definition Dashboard controls: