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viiiConfiguring IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9Port Configuration . . . . . . .

9-12Monitoring Network TrafficTraffic Data Collector SettingsFigure 9-4. Traffic Data Collector Configuration PageNothing is displayed in the Traffic

Monitoring Network TrafficTraffic Data Collector Settings9-13Adding Ports for Manual MonitoringWhen you select the Add Devices button, the Add Devices

9-14Monitoring Network TrafficTraffic Data Collector SettingsTraffic Data StorageYou can specify some criteria to control how much data is collected.

Monitoring Network TrafficTraffic Data Collector Settings9-15Traffic Data Collector PerformanceYou can specify the amount of system resources that the

9-16Monitoring Network TrafficTroubleshooting Traffic MonitorFigure 9-6. Traffic Data Collector - Performance PageThe data collector must examine your

Monitoring Network TrafficTroubleshooting Traffic Monitor9-17 Too Little Traffic on Network—If your network is carrying very little traffic at this t

9-18Monitoring Network TrafficTroubleshooting Traffic Monitor

10Planning for Network GrowthThis chapter includes the following topics: Meeting the Challenges Planning with the Network Performance Advisor Start

10-2Planning for Network GrowthPlanning with the Network Performance AdvisorUsing Network ToolsCurrent network analysis tools provide data about netwo

Planning for Network GrowthStarting the Network Performance Advisor10-3 Include Inventory in Report—creates a listing of your end nodes by segment. U

ixAuthorized Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-8Eavesdrop Prevention . . . . . . . . . .

10-4Planning for Network GrowthStarting the Network Performance AdvisorFigure 10-1. Welcome Page for Network Performance AdvisorCreating a New Report

Planning for Network GrowthStarting the Network Performance Advisor10-5Figure 10-2. Report Generation Page of Network Performance AdvisorThe page will

10-6Planning for Network GrowthStarting the Network Performance AdvisorFigure 10-3. Modify Report Setting PageIf you select a report period that has n

Planning for Network GrowthStarting the Network Performance Advisor10-7message stating the problem displays during report generation. When the report

10-8Planning for Network GrowthStarting the Network Performance AdvisorSummary of Recommendations SectionThe Summary of Recommendations section of the

Planning for Network GrowthReorganize Your Current Equipment10-9Figure 10-4. Summary ReportA priority of low, medium or high is given to help you dete

10-10Planning for Network GrowthReorganize Your Current EquipmentRecommendation Details SectionThe Recommendation Details section of the report suppli

Planning for Network GrowthReorganize Your Current Equipment10-11Figure 10-6. The traffic pattern after implementing reorganization recommendationsThe

10-12Planning for Network GrowthAdd or Upgrade Equipmentyou must decide if you want the new port to be a member of the VLAN if it isn’t already. For e

Planning for Network GrowthAdd or Upgrade Equipment10-13Figure 10-7. The traffic pattern before dividing into workgroupsAfter the segment was divided

xHow to Update the Map Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-12A Appendix AAgent Firmware Versions . . . . . .

10-14Planning for Network GrowthAdd or Upgrade EquipmentFigure 10-8. The Traffic Pattern after Dividing into WorkgroupsA table shows the nodes include

Planning for Network GrowthTop Conversations10-15Converting Segments to Desktop SwitchingIf a workgroup has high network utilization and cannot be div

10-16Planning for Network GrowthTop ConversationsThe right column of the table shows the percent that this conversation contributed to the total traff

Planning for Network GrowthInventory of End Nodes10-17Inventory of End NodesThe Inventory section shows the end nodes for each segment with the IP add

10-18Planning for Network GrowthWhen There Are No RecommendationsWhen There Are No RecommendationsIf the Add and Upgrade Equipment Report determines t

Planning for Network GrowthHow the Network Performance Advisor Collects Data10-19Figure 10-11.The Traffic Data Collector - Storage Settings PageNote

10-20Planning for Network GrowthHow the Network Performance Advisor Collects DataKeeping the historical data about each conversation on a network requ

Planning for Network GrowthHow the Network Performance Advisor Collects Data10-21Figure 10-12.The data collector must examine your management station’

10-22Planning for Network GrowthSegments Excluded from AnalysisSegments Excluded from AnalysisAnalysis of network traffic is possible for all segments

11Quality of ServiceThis chapter discusses the benefits of the Quality of Service features available in HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches. It includ

1Quick StartThis chapter provides a quick overview of important tasks that you can perform with HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches. Starting HP Top

11-2Quality of ServiceOverview HP Procurve Switch 8000M HP Procurve Routing Switch 9308M and 9304M HP Procurve Routing Switch 6308M-SX and 6208M-SX

Quality of ServiceBasic Operation11-3Basic OperationHP TopTools QoS operates on two levels as described below.Controlling the priority of outbound pac

11-4Quality of ServiceViewing All Currently Configured QoS PoliciesViewing All Currently Configured QoS PoliciesThis feature lists all prioritization

Quality of ServiceConfiguring QoS for Specific Devices (IP Addresses)11-5Figure 11-2. Adding a Policy for an IP AddressAdding a Policy for a Specific

11-6Quality of ServiceConfiguring a QoS Policy for IP Type of Service (ToS)7. Click on OK. This returns you to the IP Device Address page.Repeat steps

Quality of ServiceConfiguring a QoS Policy for IP Type of Service (ToS)11-7network. (Information on how to use the console interface to configure ToS

11-8Quality of ServiceConfiguring a QoS Policy for IP Type of Service (ToS)How To Configure a ToS Policy1. In the HP TopTools navigation frame, click

Quality of ServiceConfiguring a QoS Policy for Specific Protocols11-9b. Configure the priority for each codepoint for which you want a ToS prioritizat

11-10Quality of ServiceConfiguring a QoS Policy for Specific ProtocolsFigure 11-4. QoS Policy for a Specific ProtocolTo modify a protocol:1. In the HP

Quality of ServiceConfiguring a QoS Policy for a Specific VLAN11-11Click on the Return button to return to the Main QoS page.Configuring a QoS Policy

1-2Quick StartStarting HP TopTools for Hubs & SwitchesFigure 1-1. Home Page for HP TopTools for Hubs & SwitchesGetting Around in HP TopToolsTh

11-12Quality of ServiceConfiguring a QoS Policy for a Specific VLAN

12Accessing Hub FeaturesHP TopTools for Hubs & Switches lets you manage your HP devices with your browser from anywhere in your network. Several f

12-2Accessing Hub FeaturesViewing Device Identity InformationFigure 12-1. Hub Status Overview PageViewing Device Identity InformationYou can view some

Accessing Hub FeaturesInterpreting Device Status12-3Figure 12-2. Identity Page for a Switching Hub (when “Properties” is selected from menu)See the on

12-4Accessing Hub FeaturesInterpreting Device StatusThe information shown for hubs is for all ports on the device. You can obtain information for each

Accessing Hub FeaturesInterpreting Device Status12-5Table 12-1. Gauge AttributesGlobal CountersHub Global CountersSelecting the Global Counters button

12-6Accessing Hub FeaturesInterpreting Device StatusFigure 12-4. Hub Global CountersThe counters are described in the following table.Table 12-2. Glob

Accessing Hub FeaturesConfiguring Your Device12-7Port Counters The Port Counters button displays a page with information about important counters for

12-8Accessing Hub FeaturesConfiguring Your DeviceIf the device you selected is not manageable by browser, you can only manage it from the HP TopTools

Accessing Hub FeaturesConfiguring Your Device12-9Medium Sensitivity: The device will act when serious network problems occur. Low Sensitivity: The dev

Quick StartViewing Your Network Devices1-3Viewing Your Network Devices DevicesTo view a list of your network devices, click on the Devices button in t

12-10Accessing Hub FeaturesConfiguring Your Device Disabled—IP is disabled, there is no access to management or telnet. Not Recommended. Use Bootp—T

Accessing Hub FeaturesConfiguring Your Device12-11A static IP address is a unique address that is assigned to one client only. Static addresses are us

12-12Accessing Hub FeaturesConfiguring Your DeviceBridge Enable/DisableSelect the Bridge Enable/Disable button to enable or disable the internal bridg

Accessing Hub FeaturesConfiguring Your Device12-13You can create one or more backup links by selecting the Backup Links button and clicking on the Add

12-14Accessing Hub FeaturesConfiguring Your DeviceFigure 12-11.Load Balancing in a Switching HubSupport URLYou can obtain support information by going

Accessing Hub FeaturesConfiguring Your Device12-15Figure 12-12.The Support Page

12-16Accessing Hub FeaturesConfiguring Your Device

13Managing SwitchesThis chapter has information on: Displaying Switch Status Switch Identity Information Configuring Switch Features HP Procurve

13-2Managing SwitchesDisplaying Switch StatusFigure 13-1. Status Overview PageGraph AreaThe bar graph gives a quick overview of the performance of the

Managing SwitchesDisplaying Switch Status13-3Alert Log Area The “Find/Fix/Inform” capability of a device helps you proactively manage your network by

1-4Quick StartPoliciesFigure 1-2. An Example of a Subnet Map Using the PannerThe panner lets you easily focus in on a portion of your map. If it is no

13-4Managing SwitchesDisplaying Switch StatusFigure 13-2. Switch Port StatusThe Port Status settings are described in the following table.Table 13-1.

Managing SwitchesSwitch Identity Information13-5Switch Identity InformationThe Identity tab (Properties menu item in the Actions menu) displays some b

13-6Managing SwitchesConfiguring Switch FeaturesFigure 13-4. Switch Status Page with Network InterfacesConfiguring Switch FeaturesThe Configuration pa

Managing SwitchesConfiguring Switch Features13-7Figure 13-5. Device View for the HP Procurve Switch 2424MFault DetectionThe automatic fault detection

13-8Managing SwitchesConfiguring Switch FeaturesSystem InformationThe System Information page lets you enter a system name for the device, the locatio

Managing SwitchesConfiguring Switch Features13-9The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) manages the allocation of TCP/IP configuration informat

13-10Managing SwitchesConfiguring Switch FeaturesTable 13-2. Port SettingsClass of ServiceThere will always be points in the network where multiple tr

Managing SwitchesConfiguring Switch Features13-11Figure 13-8. Class of Service showing the IP Address Priority PageNote The Quality of Service featur

13-12Managing SwitchesConfiguring Switch Features Override “illegal” packet priorities set by upstream devices or applications that use 802.1Q VLAN t

Managing SwitchesConfiguring Switch Features13-13the “normal” outbound port queues. However, with a CoS policy operating in your network, you can dete

Quick StartExamining Alerts1-5The Quality of Service feature available in HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches allows you to set up consistent traffic

13-14Managing SwitchesConfiguring Switch Features The priority queue assignment that the packet will receive in a down-stream device that uses 802.1p

Managing SwitchesConfiguring Switch Features13-15Guidelines for Configuring CoS PrioritiesUsing CoS in a tagged VLAN environment controls the followin

13-16Managing SwitchesConfiguring Switch FeaturesAssigning a Monitoring Port The Monitor Port tab (only found on switches) lets you select a “Monitori

Managing SwitchesConfiguring Switch Features13-17Figure 13-9. Monitoring Selected Ports on a SwitchSetting Device FeaturesThe Device Features page (on

13-18Managing SwitchesConfiguring Switch FeaturesFigure 13-10.Switch Device Features PageIf you have configured VLANs for the switch (you must do this

Managing SwitchesConfiguring Switch Features13-19Figure 13-11.Configuration Page for HP 8000M as Commander of a StackStacking allows the configuration

13-20Managing SwitchesConfiguring Switch FeaturesStack Management with VLANsYou can use stacks in a VLAN environment. Each switch in the stack (Comman

Managing SwitchesConfiguring Switch Features13-21 Providing an easy, flexible, less costly way to modify logical groups in changing environments Pre

13-22Managing SwitchesConfiguring Switch Features4. Confirm removal of the VLAN.Modifying Port VLAN ConfigurationThere are three modes a port in a VLA

Managing SwitchesConfiguring Switch Features13-23• Disable—GVRP is disabled for this port.• Block—The port will not join the advertised VLAN and will

1-6Quick StartConfiguring and Monitoring DevicesThe Alert Log’s “Find/ Fix/Inform” capability helps you proactively manage your network by displaying

13-24Managing SwitchesConfiguring Switch FeaturesManagement Server URLEnter the URL for your management server. This will let you display the online h

14Setting Up Security for a DeviceIt is advisable to set up security for your devices to prevent unauthorized access to the device or the network. You

14-2Setting Up Security for a DeviceDevice PasswordsFigure 14-1. Device Passwords PageThere are two categories of passwords: Operator (Read only)—The

Setting Up Security for a DeviceDevice Passwords14-3Table 14-1. Password SettingsSee the online help for information about devices without a web agent

14-4Setting Up Security for a DeviceDevice PasswordsFigure 14-2. Set SNMP Community Names PageA device must have a community name of “public” to be id

Setting Up Security for a DeviceDevice Passwords14-52. Select “SNMP Communities...”.3. For the “read” Community, set MIB View = Operator; Write Access

14-6Setting Up Security for a DeviceHub Port SecurityAll of the features of HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches should now work correctly for all devi

Setting Up Security for a DeviceHub Port Security14-7Figure 14-3. Hub Port Security PageAddress SelectionAddress Selection refers to how the authorize

14-8Setting Up Security for a DeviceHub Port SecurityAuthorized AddressThe Authorized Address field contains the MAC address of the device that is aut

Setting Up Security for a DeviceSetting Security Policy for Selected Ports14-9Figure 14-4. Setting the Thresholds for Trap ReceiversDisable PortIf the

Quick StartConfiguring and Monitoring Devices1-7Note Double-clicking on a device in the Devices page that is not a hub or switch will display informa

14-10Setting Up Security for a DeviceThe Hub Intrusion LogFigure 14-5. Setting the Security Policy for Selected PortsThe Hub Intrusion LogThe Intrusio

Setting Up Security for a DeviceSwitch Port Security14-11Figure 14-6. Hub Intrusion LogSwitch Port SecurityUsing Port Security, you can configure each

14-12Setting Up Security for a DeviceSwitch Port Security• Automatically sends notice of an attempted security violation to the switch's Intrusio

Setting Up Security for a DeviceSwitch Port Security14-13Learn Mode Specifies how the port will acquire its list of authorized addresses.Continuous (t

14-14Setting Up Security for a DeviceSwitch Port SecurityConfiguring Authorized IP ManagersThis feature enables you to enhance security on the switch

Setting Up Security for a DeviceSwitch Port Security14-15Access LevelsFor each authorized manager address, you can configure either one of these acces

14-16Setting Up Security for a DeviceSwitch Port SecurityNote The IP Mask is a method for recognizing whether a given IP address is authorized for ma

Setting Up Security for a DeviceSwitch Port Security14-173. Click on the Port Security button.4. Select a port to configure.5. Click on the Set Securi

14-18Setting Up Security for a DeviceSwitch Intrusion LogFigure 14-9. Security Policy Page for a Selected PortIf you want to configure authorized devi

Setting Up Security for a DeviceSwitch Intrusion Log14-19• The Alert Log displays a Security Violation entry, with the system date and time, and the p

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1-8Quick StartViewing Network TrafficViewing Network TrafficTo look at the traffic bottlenecks in your network in real time, click on the Performance

14-20Setting Up Security for a DeviceOperating Notes for Port SecurityFigure 14-11.Intrusion Log with Intrusions Entered for Ports A1 and A2How the In

Setting Up Security for a DeviceOperating Notes for Port Security14-21Proxy Web ServersIf you are using the switch’s web browser interface through a s

14-22Setting Up Security for a DeviceOperating Notes for Port Security

15Performing DiagnosticsUsing HP TopTools, you can help isolate faults by running device self-tests, Link tests, and Ping tests (IP networks). This se

15-2Performing DiagnosticsRebooting a DeviceFigure 15-1. Ping/Link Test PageThe number of successes or failures of the test packets reaching the Desti

Performing DiagnosticsResetting a Hub to Factory Default Settings15-3Figure 15-2. Device Reboot PageResetting a Hub to Factory Default SettingsResetti

15-4Performing DiagnosticsResetting a SwitchFigure 15-3. Factory Reset of a Hub Resetting a SwitchSelect the Device Reset button to reset a switch. De

Performing DiagnosticsProducing a Configuration Report15-5Producing a Configuration ReportThe Configuration Report displays information about the curr

15-6Performing DiagnosticsProducing a Configuration Report

16Downloading SoftwareSoftware is the operating system running on the network device. The oper-ating system manages all internal processes, including

Quick StartOptimizing Your Network1-9Network Meter Use the Network Meter to display an “at-a-glance” look at the most severe traffic problem on the ne

16-2Downloading SoftwareThe Software Update UtilitySee The HP Download Manager for updating all other HP devices.Starting the Software Update UtilityT

Downloading SoftwareThe Software Update Utility16-3Figure 16-1. Browser-based Software Update UtilityThis page of the Software Update Utility displays

16-4Downloading SoftwareThe Software Update Utilityby clicking on Settings in the navigation frame, then selecting System Software. See the section Vi

Downloading SoftwareThe Software Update Utility16-5Figure 16-2. Scheduling the Software UpdateScheduling the Software UpdateTo update the device(s) im

16-6Downloading SoftwareThe Software Update UtilityFigure 16-3. Devices Selected for Updating, Showing Scheduled Time of UpdateThe last screen informs

Downloading SoftwareThe Software Update Utility16-7Figure 16-4. Alert Log Showing Successful Software UpdateViewing the Software Updates Available on

16-8Downloading SoftwareThe HP Download ManagerThe HP Download ManagerUse the HP Download Manager for all devices not supported by the Software Update

Downloading SoftwareThe HP Download Manager16-93. Next, while holding the cursor over any selected item, click the right mouse button. Select the Upd

16-10Downloading SoftwareThe HP Download ManagerClick the Download button and, when prompted, enter the drive letter desig-nation of the computer’s CD

Downloading SoftwareHow to Update the Map Files16-11How to Update the Map FilesThe map file is used by the HP Download Manager to determine the suppor

1-10Quick StartHow to Get SupportThe Welcome page provides you with a brief description of the purpose of the three reports. Select the How to Improve

16-12Downloading SoftwareHow to Update the Map FilesHPJ2603A j2603306.bin A.03.06 ; 10BaseT HPJ2603B j2603306.bin A.03.06 ; 10BaseT

AAppendix AAppendix A contains the following topics: Agent Firmware Versions Preparing Network Devices Globally Assigned IP Network Addresses Conf

A-2Appendix APreparing Network DevicesNote HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches may be able to discover devices that have previous versions of device a

Appendix AConfiguring IP ParametersA-3Globally Assigned IP Network AddressesIf you intend to connect your network to other networks that use globally

A-4Appendix AConfiguring IP ParametersNote: Make sure that every device has a unique IP address. Make sure that all devices on a given IP network num

Appendix AConfiguring IP ParametersA-5Network Bootp ServerHP EtherTwist Hub Plus/24S and HP AdvanceStack 10Base-T hubs (with SNMP modules installed) s

A-6Appendix AConfiguring IP Parameters

Index–1IndexNumerics802.1p … 11-3802.1p priority … 11-3802.1Q … 11-11AABC … 7-10–7-11Acknowledge Alerts button … 5-5Action on Alerts … 5-9substitution

Index–2broadcastcontrol … 7-11packets … 12-6storm … 5-5traffic … 7-12broadcasts … 9-10excessive … 5-4broadcasts/sec … 9-2, 12-5browser … 10-3accessing

Index–3Disable Selected Ports … 12-11disabled port … 5-5discoveryadding unknown devices … 4-4defined … 4-1devices found … 4-1devices missing … 4-4incl

2Introduction Topics covered in this chapter include: Introduction to HP TopTools HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches Network Device Features HP D

Index–4Hhigh collision rate … 5-4high drop rate … 5-4histogram, traffic monitor … 1-8Home button … 1-1home button … 1-2Home page … 1-1How to Improve P

Index–5multicast … 9-10group … 7-13packets … 12-6queriers … 7-13traffic … 7-13multicasts/sec … 9-3, 12-5NNearest Server Query … 7-11networkaddresses,

Index–6QQoS802.1p priority … 11-3802.1Q tagged VLAN … 11-3adding a policy … 11-5assigning priority … 11-9configuring for IP address … 11-4deleting a p

Index–7Start Search button … 5-8starting TopTools … 1-1state, of polling … 6-3statistics, XRMON … 9-13Status page … 4-2, 12-3status, port counters … 1

Index–8UUndo Last Load Balancing … 12-13Update Discovery … 4-5Update Firmware … 6-4updates, on server … 16-7updating software … 16-1updating Top5 View

2-2IntroductionHP TopTools for Hubs & SwitchesFigure 2-1. HP TopTools Home PageHP TopTools for Hubs & SwitchesHP TopTools for Hubs & Switc

IntroductionHP TopTools for Hubs & Switches2-3Figure 2-2. HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches Home PageBrowser-based management of devices combine

2-4IntroductionNetwork Devices FeaturesNetwork Devices FeaturesViewing a List of DevicesTo view a list of your networking devices, click on Devices, D

IntroductionNetwork Traffic2-5Group PoliciesUse the Group Policies feature to establish settings for all of your devices at one time. For example, you

2-6IntroductionHP Devices Supported28674B HP Remote Bridge RB No28682A HP Fiber-Optic Hub Plus No28688A/B HP EtherTwist Hub Plus No28692A HP ThinLAN H

IntroductionHP Devices Supported2-7Table 2-2. HP Switches SupportedJ3204A Note 5HP AdvanceStack 10Base-T S Hub-24T Yes (firmware A.03.xx)J3205A Note 5

HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches User Guide

2-8IntroductionLearning to Use HP TopToolsLearning to Use HP TopToolsThe following information is available for learning HP TopTools for Hubs & Sw

IntroductionHP TopTools Technical Product Support2-9 This User Guide—helps you become familiar with the application. Online help information—provid

2-10IntroductionHP TopTools Technical Product Support

3 System Requirements Hardware and Software RequirementsHP TopTools for Hubs & Switches runs on Windows NT and Windows 2000. The system requiremen

3-2System RequirementsHardware and Software RequirementsNote Be sure to obtain an assigned IP address for the management station before installing Top

4Discovering Your DevicesThis chapter contains information about: Beginning Discovery The Status Page The Networks Page Adding a Device to a Netwo

4-2Discovering Your DevicesBeginning DiscoveryFigure 4-1. Status Page of Settings for DiscoveryDiscovery StatusThe Status page shows the following inf

Discovering Your DevicesBeginning Discovery4-3Figure 4-2. Networks Page of Settings for DiscoveryTo add a new network to be discovered that does not a

4-4Discovering Your DevicesBeginning DiscoveryConfiguring Discovery SettingsYou can configure the types of protocols and methods of discovery that you

Discovering Your DevicesTroubleshooting Discovery4-5Figure 4-4. Additional Community NamesTroubleshooting DiscoveryIf you do not see certain devices i

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4-6Discovering Your DevicesInventory of DevicesInventory of DevicesHP TopTools creates several inventory reports listing basic information about your

5Alerts This chapter contains information on: Interpreting the Alert Log Filtering Alerts Configuring Actions on AlertsInterpreting the Alert Log -

5-2AlertsInterpreting the Alert Log - Automatic Fault FindingFigure 5-1. Alerts PageThe Alerts page displays more information about the alert as well

AlertsInterpreting the Alert Log - Automatic Fault Finding5-3Table 5-1. Common FaultsFault Description, Cause and ActionsToo many undersized/giant pac

5-4AlertsInterpreting the Alert Log - Automatic Fault FindingExcessive late collisionsDescription: Late collisions (collisions detected after transmit

AlertsInterpreting the Alert Log - Automatic Fault Finding5-5The Find/Fix/Inform function runs continuously in the background at a sensi-tivity thresh

5-6AlertsFiltering AlertsSorting AlertsThere are four column title buttons that can be used to sort the alerts: According to severity A description

AlertsFiltering Alerts5-7Filtering by Alert StateTo view only certain alert states in the Alerts page, for instance, only new and open alerts, check t

5-8AlertsFiltering AlertsFigure 5-3. Select Alert Log Filters — Topology PageSelecting Alert Log Filters - Custom GroupsIf you have created any Custom

AlertsConfiguring Action on Alerts5-9Figure 5-4. Search PageTo save your search parameters, select Save from the Searches drop down list and enter a n

iiiContents1 Quick StartStarting HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Getting Around in HP TopTools . .

5-10AlertsConfiguring Action on AlertsFigure 5-5. Configure Actions on Alerts PageIf your program requires information about the event (for example, d

AlertsConfiguring Action on Alerts5-11Deleting Closed AlertsThe field at the bottom of the Configure Actions on Alerts page allows you to enter the nu

5-12AlertsConfiguring Action on Alerts

6Networking DevicesThis chapter contains information on: Listing Devices Configuring Polling Selecting Actions for Devices Device Topology Node P

6-2Networking DevicesConfiguring PollingFigure 6-1. List of Networking DevicesCheck the box at the bottom right to have the page always open in a sepa

Networking DevicesConfiguring Polling6-3Figure 6-2. Device Communication SettingsThe settings are: Polling State—On or Off for selected devices. Sele

6-4Networking DevicesSelecting Actions for DevicesSelecting Actions for DevicesAfter you select a device, click on the Actions button at the top left

Networking DevicesDevice Topology6-5• Threshold—the value of the event at which the trap or alarm is triggered• Tolerance—the device does not send ano

6-6Networking DevicesDevice TopologyNote Your hubs and switches must have the Community Name “public” set to READ and WRITE in order for your devices

Networking DevicesNode Port Table6-7Node Port TableTo view the devices attached to the ports of a device, right-click on the device in the networking

iv3 System RequirementsHardware and Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Discovering Your DevicesBeginning

6-8Networking DevicesSearching for DevicesFigure 6-6. Custom Groups PageA quick way to create a Custom Group uses the Search function. Select the Sear

Networking DevicesSearching for Devices6-9Figure 6-7. Search PageClick on the + or - boxes to add or remove search criteria.To save your search parame

6-10Networking DevicesSearching for Devices

7Group PoliciesWith HP TopTools Group Policies feature, you can specify which devices are being configured for a particular policy. This chapter inclu

7-2Group PoliciesCreating GroupsFigure 7-1. Main Page of Group ConfigurationIf you check the box labeled Move newly discovered devices into Default gr

Group PoliciesCreating Groups7-3Adding a GroupTo create a new group and add it to the group list, click on the Add Group button. In the Group Configur

7-4Group PoliciesCreating GroupsFigure 7-3. Group Configuration - Modify Group PageAdding a Device to a GroupTo add a device to a group, click on the

Group PoliciesCreating Groups7-5Figure 7-4. Adding a Device to a GroupRemoving a Device from a GroupTo remove a device from a group, select a device i

7-6Group PoliciesConfiguring Group PoliciesConfiguring Group PoliciesStart configuring Group Policies by clicking on the Policies button in the HP Top

Group PoliciesGeneral Configuration Policies7-7General Configuration Policies SNMP System InformationTo configure SNMP Information for a group, click

vCustom Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7Searching for Devices . . . . . .

7-8Group PoliciesAlert Configuration PoliciesUpdate. The new information appears in the box above. Click on OK to return to the main Configuration Pol

Group PoliciesAlert Configuration Policies7-9Sending Alerts to the HP TopTools Management StationWhen you check this box, all alerts will be sent to t

7-10Group PoliciesAdvanced Switch FeaturesLow Sensitivity: The device will make an entry in the Alert Log only when severe network problems occur. The

Group PoliciesAdvanced Switch Features7-11Figure 7-8. Advanced Switch Features PageThe problem of broadcast control is addressed in part by the use of

7-12Group PoliciesAdvanced Switch FeaturesRouting Information ProtocolThe switch also intercepts Routing Information Protocol (RIP) and SAP broadcasts

Group PoliciesAdvanced Switch Features7-13Automatic IPX RIP/SAP ControlTo further reduce network traffic, you can check the Automatic IPX RIP/SAP Cont

7-14Group PoliciesSecurity Configuration PoliciesSpecial multicast routers/queriers communicate by using three messagetypes - query, report, and leave

Group PoliciesSecurity Configuration Policies7-15 Discovery—Enables a device to be discovered by HP Toptools for Hubs and Switches for mapping in a T

7-16Group PoliciesSecurity Configuration PoliciesModifying a CommunityTo modify an existing community:1. Select the community to be modified and click

8Viewing Your MapsThis chapter contains information on: Displaying Topology Maps Using the Panner Launching the Device View Options for Map Contro

vi9 Monitoring Network TrafficUsing Traffic Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1Reading th

8-2Viewing Your MapsDisplaying MapsFigure 8-1. Network List for Displaying Map ViewsMap Server SettingsClick on the Preferences button in the Maps-Vie

Viewing Your MapsDisplaying Maps8-3Figure 8-2. Map SettingsThe Map Factory Service generates your topology maps after discovery is complete. You must

8-4Viewing Your MapsDisplaying MapsTable 8-1. Map StylesCluster SizeUse the Cluster Size option to adjust the size of the clusters in your map. The op

Viewing Your MapsDisplaying Maps8-5SpacingSpacing controls the amount of distance between nodes in the topology map so that they do not overlap each o

8-6Viewing Your MapsUsing the PannerThe IP subnet map shows all the segments and managed routers, switches and bridges that form the subnet boundaries

Viewing Your MapsOptions for Displaying Maps8-7Note You must display the Closeup View for older HP devices that do not support a browser interface fro

8-8Viewing Your MapsLocating a NodeOptions—LegendSelect this option to display the legend for the map. Check the box Show on Map to have the legend di

Viewing Your MapsLocating a Node8-9Figure 8-4. Locate a Specific Node in a MapNote You also can locate a specific node from the Top5 browser window i

8-10Viewing Your MapsLocating a Node

9 Monitoring Network TrafficThis chapter describes the tools for monitoring your network using Traffic Monitor. It contains the following topics: Usi

viiWhen There Are No Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18Controlling Data Storage—Administration . . . . . . . . . .

9-2Monitoring Network TrafficUsing Traffic MonitorFigure 9-1. Traffic Monitor Main PageThe five statistical attributes sampled by Traffic Monitor are:

Monitoring Network TrafficUsing Traffic Monitor9-3Multicasts/sec: Represents the number of multicast packets being transmitted per second over the net

9-4Monitoring Network TrafficUsing Traffic MonitorThe six tabs across the top of the histogram display the values for the segments for the selected se

Monitoring Network TrafficUsing Traffic Monitor9-5segments are trunked. This will not be visible in the Thresholds window. For example, if four ports

9-6Monitoring Network TrafficUsing Traffic MonitorTo change your threshold settings, select a network type such as Ethernet. The threshold values for

Monitoring Network TrafficWho Are the Top 5 Talkers?9-7You can keep the Network Meter window anywhere on your PC desktop. It will continue to monitor

9-8Monitoring Network TrafficWho Are the Top 5 Talkers?Figure 9-3. Top 5 TalkersYou can display graphs for each of the measured attributes showing: T

Monitoring Network TrafficWho Are the Top 5 Talkers?9-9The colors are in the same order as they appear in the legend, that is, the node with the great

9-10Monitoring Network TrafficWho Are the Top 5 Talkers?OthersThe dark gray portion of the stacked bar represents a summation of all of the other acti

Monitoring Network TrafficTraffic Data Collector Settings9-11The located end node or segment will be highlighted in royal blue in the topology map.Tra