Finding and Maintaining HPE Networking Devices |
To find and maintain HPE Networking devices, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends using the Network Discovery Tool. Note that this tool does not replace or augment full-featured Network Management software.
To install the Network Discovery Tool, follow these steps:
From a PC (running Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, 8, 2008 SP2 or R1 SP1, or later), type in the URL* for the Network Discovery Tool into a browser’s address field and press Enter.
When asked, open the file. In the resulting folder, double-click the file setup. Accept running the install.
Upon completion, the tool runs automatically. (Note: If .NET is not installed on your system, you may be prompted to install it. Follow the installation instructions.)
*For additional information, contact http://www.hpe.com/networking/support.
IMPORTANT: When updating the Network Discovery Tool software, you must first uninstall the old version before installing the new one. | |
Run the Network Discovery Tool shortly after powering on newly installed devices. By default, only new Networking devices will display. Use the filter drop-downs to specify device age, type, and so on, Double-click on a device to start its web user interface.
For additional information, visit the Network Discovery Tool’s internal help page.