HPswitch2620 fresh configuration or restore from backup

Configuring new HP_switch2620 with a IP and default VLAN. OR restoring config from backup to new HP E2620 switch connecting with putty * connect switch with RJ45-serial-usb connector to your laptop/desktop usb port. * identity the com port from the Device Manager of Computer management console under section Ports "COM&LPT" ---In my case I found it as com7-- * start putty New session, opt for serial and type com7 with default speed as it. * open the console, hit enter once wait for few second to propagate the message. restoring config from backup * Open the existing backup configuration in a text editor such as notepad and highlight the text from the beginning of the configuration which normally starts with “hostname” until you reach the end. * copy this selected content. * back to putty console, type below command and hit enter t * right click and paste the copied configuration into the terminal window. Line by line the console will apply the configuration parameters to the switch until it reaches the end. * Once the configuration part is done, you will be left with the “(config)prompt * execute below command to verify configuration run * issue a “wri mem” to save the configuration to flash. #exit -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other commands to check and set time in HP switch * to check time #time * to set time month/day/year hr:min:sec