ProCurve Networking by HP
Reset switch to factory defaults
If I’m not using brand new switch, I normally like to reset it back to factory defaults before doing anything.
Use a pointy object (like paper clip) and press “Reset” and “Clear” buttons on the front of the switch at the same time.
Release “Reset” button. When “Self Test” LED start to blink, release “Clear” button too. Now the switch should do it test routines. After that it should be back on factory defaults.
IP-Address
HP ProCurve Switch 2524# configure
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# vlan 1
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(vlan-1)# ip address 10.0.0.1 255.255.255.0
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(vlan-1)# wr mem
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(vlan-1)# exit
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# exit
HP ProCurve Switch 2524#
Configure VLANs
HP ProCurve Switch 2524# configure
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# vlan 1
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(vlan-1)# name "Default"
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(vlan-1)# untag 2-6
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(vlan-1)# vlan 10
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(vlan-10)# name "First"
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(vlan-10)# untag 7-12
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(vlan-10)# vlan 20
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(vlan-20)# name "Second"
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(vlan-20)# untag 13-18
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(vlan-20)# exit
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# exit
HP ProCurve Switch 2524#
Set up trunk ports
HP ProCurve Switch 2524# config
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# trunk 23-24 trk1
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# vlan 10
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(vlan-10)# tagged trk1
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(vlan-10)# vlan 20
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(vlan-20)# tagged trk1
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(vlan-20)# wr mem
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(vlan-20)# exit
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# exit
HP ProCurve Switch 2524#
Disable all (but trunk) ports
HP ProCurve Switch 2524# configure
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# int 2-22 disable
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# wr mem
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# exit
HP ProCurve Switch 2524#
Enable only necessary ports
HP ProCurve Switch 2524# configure
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# int 2-4 enable
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# int 13-15 enable
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# wr mem
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# exit
HP ProCurve Switch 2524#
Set up speed etc.
HP ProCurve Switch 2524# configure
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# int 2-4 speed-duplex 100-full
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# int 13-15 speed-duplex auto
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# wr mem
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# exit
HP ProCurve Switch 2524#
Set time and date
Time and date on hh:mm and mm:dd:yyyy format
HP ProCurve Switch 2524# configure
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# time 10:05
Mon Jan 1 10:05:28 1990
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# time 08/24/2010
Tue Aug 24 10:05:41 2010
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# wr mem
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# exit
HP ProCurve Switch 2524#
Set hostname
HP ProCurve Switch 2524# configure
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# hostname "ServerRoom1"
ServerRoom1(config)# wr mem
ServerRoom1(config)# exit
ServerRoom1#
Backup settings
After running “sh run” copy/paste all between line which start with “hostname” to “ServerRoom1#” example to notepad and save that file.
ServerRoom1# sh run
ServerRoom1#
Restore settings from backup
All you have to do is copy/paste all (except the first “Running configuration:” line) to notepad on “Backup settings” part to “HP ProCurve Switch 2524#”.
If you have set operator and/or manager passwords, don’t copy/paste the lines which start with password.
HP ProCurve Switch 2524# configure
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)#
Set manager and operator password
ServerRoom1# configure
ServerRoom1(config)# password all
New password for Operator: ********
Please retype new password for Operator: ********
New password for Manager: ********
Please retype new password for Manager: ********
ServerRoom1(config)#
Update firmware using tftp server
If you are using windows machine and need tftp server software, you should try 3CDaemon. It’s free, portable, and it works like a dream =)
Download newest firmware from HP’s website: Software for switches.
For my switch HP ProCurve 2524gl, newest firmware was F.05.72. I downloaded 2300_2500-Software-F0572.zip package and extracted it to “2300_2500-Software-F0572” folder.
Now I have directory “2300_2500-Software-F0572” with 2300_2500-RelNotes-F0572-59903102.pdf (Release Notes). I also have F_05_72.swi file and this .swi file is the firmware which you are going to use to update your switch.
ServerRoom1# configure
ServerRoom1(config)# copy tftp flash 10.0.0.100 F_05_72.swi
Device will be rebooted, do you want to continue [y/n]? y
00126K
After F_05.72.swi is copied to the switch, you should get this kind of line. When eve everything goes ok your switch will reboot itself:
Validating and Writing System Software to FLASH...
Update firmware using xmodem over serial connection
I normally use Microsoft Hyperterminal when I’m doing this because it’s pretty easy to use xmodem to upload files with hyperterminal
Download newest firmware from HP’s website: Software for switches For my switch HP ProCurve 2524gl newest firmware was F.05.72 so I downloaded 2300_2500-Software-F0572.zip package and extracted it to “2300_2500-Software-F0572”.
Now I have directory “2300_2500-Software-F0572” with 2300_2500-RelNotes-F0572-59903102.pdf (Release Notes) and F_05_72.swi file and this .swi file is the firmware which you are going to use to update your switch)
HP ProCurve Switch 2524# configure
HP ProCurve Switch 2524(config)# copy xmodem flash
The Primary OS Image will be deleted, continue [y/n]? y
Press 'Enter' and start XMODEM on your host...
After hitting ‘Enter’, start uploading using hyperterminal from menu: “Transfer” => “Send File…” then click “Browse…” and find that F_05_72.swi file and choose Xmodem (Not “1K Xmodem”) protocol. Then hit “Send” button. When everything is done you should see this kind of message and after that switch should boot:
Validating and Writing System Software to FLASH...
[note]This configuration was done with HP ProCurve 2524 (J4813A) but most of this command should work with other procurve switches too.[/note]
August 25th, 2010 | 
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Great and right on time/place. Thank You.
Fantastic post. Lifesaver, right on the money.
Thanks =) It’s almost nice to here some feedback. Let me know if you find something how I could improve this post.
Great post. Very nice to have a quick tutorial on this stuff. Our environment has a mix of cisco/hp/dell switches, mostly cisco, so I mainly work with that. I needed to reset an hp switch and forgot how.
Thanks!
Thanks heaps for this post I have spent hours looking for this information now it is bookmarked and ready for quick reference.
Cheers
The information on this post is valuable.
Great! But you forgot one very important thing when upgrading firmware with Xmodem.
You have to set maximum speed to the Serial session, because 15MB-image = 5 Hours upgrading, with default-9600 baud-rate.
please provide or suggestions linux bassed HP ProCurve Switch monitoring software ASAP
I tried to restore my E2620 poe switch using the reset/clear button as you said, but my switch is not restored & is still asking the password which I forgot.
Please help !!
Manual of E2620 says:
“Clear Button
This button is used for:
■ Deleting Passwords – When pressed by itself for at least one second, the
button deletes any switch console access passwords that you may have
configured. Use this feature if you have misplaced the password and need
console access. This button is provided as a convenience, however if you
are concerned with the security of the switch configuration and operation,
you should make sure the switch is installed in a secure location. This
button can be disabled by a CLI command.”
Let me know if that works?
Any possibility for showing how to do the followings:
configure SSH, link aggregation, and ACLs on these switches?
thanks
very good but i want know how i can put password to consol cabel
Awesome. If only I had found this a long time ago before doing lots and lots and lots of reading only to find out how-to.
The only thing I would add is:
copy tftp flash
Per HP’s website, as a backup precaution:
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-Raul
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Whenever the power gets recycled on the HPProCurve the time reverts to January 1990. How to permanently write the time?
Thanks
Can you use 2 words as hostnames e.g. South Melbourne?
Can I assign an IP Address to a specific port on HP Switch 2920, not by assigned it under specific VLAN but it is on physical switch port?
Dude thank you a lot, king of the time savers
How do I enable http or enable access via a browser?
HIGHLY recommend adding SSH to this great list.
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HP SSH ENABLING
Conf t >> password manager >>
crypto key generate ssh
show crypto host-public-key
ip ssh
no telnet
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Most helpful. Even years later after originally being posted! (in part due to HP’s lifetime warranty on the Procurve line) AWESOME POST!!!!!
Thanks a lot
This is very great and useful. Helps me a lot when configuring procurve switch for first time. Thank you very much!
what about L3 commands for procurve 2920 ?
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Nice Post. thanks for sharing such a valuable info.
I have one question.
Are we able to create two manager account on the switch ?
how can i check ports against vlan ids etc
Great post. One possible addition: you can copy a configuration file to a USB device (CLI)
Awesome…..This is a life saver piece of commands.
HI All,
I have an issue with HP procurve 2810-48P switch. When i power on it just turn on all the LED’s and its not moving to CLI mode even the switch is not booting. Can anyone help on this please. I think both primary and Secondary Flash is corrupted. I don’t have Console access it is not loading as well i don’t have the usb port in switch to update the Firmware.
Great stuff. Picked up a 2910AL, saved from imminent destruction, came with 2009 FW :D Thanks kindly for this post, as old as it may be.