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Read Me First
The “Read Me First” document includes software release information, a brief “Getting Started” section, an
accessory parts list, troubleshooting tips, operating notes, and other information that is not included elsewhere in
the product documentation.
NOTE: HP periodically updates Read Me First. The latest version is available at
http://www.hp.com/go/hpprocurve. (Click on Technical Support, then Manuals.)
Main Product Coverage
The main product documentation for your switch or routing switch includes:
• Book 1: Installation and Getting Started Guide. Book 1 contains the product Safety and EMC Regulatory
statements as well as installation, security, and basic configuration information. A printed copy of this guide is
included with your HP product. An electronic copy is also included as a PDF (Portable Document Format) file
on the CD shipped with your HP product.
• Book 2: Advanced Configuration and Management Guide. Book 2 contains advanced configuration
information for routing protocols, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Quality of Service (QoS), and Virtual LANs
(VLANs). In addition, appendixes in this guide contain reference information for network monitoring, policies
and filters, and software and hardware specifications. This manual is included in a PDF (Portable Document
Format) file on the CD shipped with your HP product.
• Book 3: Command Line Interface Reference. Book 3 (this manual) provides a dictionary of CLI commands
and syntax. An electronic copy of this reference is included as a PDF (Portable Document Format) file on the
CD shipped with your HP product.
These documents also are available in PDF file format on HP's ProCurve website.
NOTE: In Book 2, most of the chapters apply only to the HP 9304M, HP 9308M, and HP 6308M-SX routing
switches (and not the HP 6208M-SX switch). However, the QoS, ACL, STP, and VLAN chapters, and appendixes
A and B apply to the HP 6208M-SX switch as well as the routing switches.
Product CD: A Tool for Finding Specific Information and/or Printing Selected Pages
This CD is shipped with your HP product and provides the following:
• A README.txt file (or README.pdf file) describing the CD contents and use, including easy instructions on
how to search the book files for specific information
• A contents.pdf file to give you easy access to Book 1, Book 2, and the CLI Reference on the CD
• Separate PDF files of the individual chapters and appendixes in Book 1 and Book 2, enabling you to easily
print individual chapters, appendixes, and selected pages
• Single PDF files for each of the books, enabling you to use the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader to easily search for
detailed information
• An Adobe Acrobat Reader (in case you don't already have a reader installed on your PC)
• Additional files. These may include such items as a copy of the device software (OS), additional Readme
files, and updates to network management software (HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches).
Supplements and Release Notes
These documents describe features that became available between revisions of the main product documentation.
Depending on when new features are released, you may or may not receive any supplements or release notes
with your HP product. New releases of such documents will be available on HP's ProCurve website. To register
to receive email notice from HP when a new software release is available, go to
http://www.hp.com/go/hpprocurve and click on Technical Support, then Software.
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