HP Hub & Switch Management for OV-UX - Manual (Page 43)

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Accessing Hub Features
Configuring Your Device
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A static IP address is a unique address that is assigned to one client only.
Static addresses are used for an extended time period.
Port Configuration
The Port Configuration page displays information about the hub ports. To
enable a port, select the port number in the page, then click Enable
Selected Ports
. Use the Disable Selected Ports button to disable a port
or group of ports.
The information displayed is described in the table.
Configuration - Backup Links
A backup link (hubs only) configures two ports on one hub to create a
redundant connection to another device. This provides a connection with
fault-tolerant capability for highly reliable networking. One port is
designated the primary port; the second port is the backup port. The backup
port becomes active only if the primary port becomes inoperative. Any of the
Table 6-3. Hub Port Configuration
Setting Description
Port The port number.
State The port can be on or off.
Connected Yes: A device is connected to this port.
No: There is nothing connected to this port.
Partitioned: The node is disconnected from
the network and the traffic that the port
generates is lost.
Polarity Reversed: Some signals in the cable
are reversed due to a miswired cable.
Segment For switching hubs, the segment that the port
is on.
Last Source Address The address of the last device that sent
packets through this port.
Security Violation States whether there is a security violation
or no violation.