In the factory default configuration, the switch has no Internet Protocol (IP) address and subnet mask, and no passwords. In this state, it can be managed only through a direct console connection. To manage the switch through inband (Networked) access, configure the switch with an IP address and subnet mask compatible with the network.
To add a subnet IP address. In the configuration utility, on the Configuration tab, in the navigation pane, expand System > Network, and then click IPs. In the details pane, click Add. In the Create IP dialog box, in IP Address, type the IP address. In Netmask, type the subnet mask. Under IP Type, select Subnet IP, click Close and then click Document Display | HPE Support Center In the factory default configuration, the switch has no Internet Protocol (IP) address and subnet mask, and no passwords. In this state, it can be managed only through a direct console connection. To manage the switch through inband (Networked) access, configure the switch with an IP address and subnet mask compatible with the network. create file server failed Error creating: Invalid CVM The network address cannot be x.x.1.0 for this subnet mask. That “1” in your third octet is a 1 in the last bit, 00000001, but that bit is masked in this configuration since your subnet mask is functionally aaaaaaaa.bbbbbbbb.cccccccX.XXXXXXXX (X being the masked bits). When not to use IP Address Ranges as Boundaries in
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