Brand: HP
Category: Networking
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for 5920 & 5900 Switch Series
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:13 p.m.
Warranty Information
Refer to the product's express warranty statements for specific warranty information.
This manual provides fundamental configuration information for the HP 5920 & 5900 Switch Series. It covers essential operations such as:
- Using the Command Line Interface (CLI), including navigating views, entering commands, and controlling output.
- Logging in to the device via console, Telnet, and SSH.
- Accessing the device through SNMP.
- Configuring user access controls with RBAC.
- Managing file systems, including FTP and TFTP clients/servers.
- Managing configuration files and performing software upgrades.
- Using the emergency shell and managing the device.
The CLI section details how to interact with the device using text commands, offering flexibility in configuration and management.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Error message | Cause |
|---|---|
| % Unrecognized command found at '^' position. | The keyword in the marked position is invalid. |
| % Incomplete command found at '^' position. | One or more required keywords or arguments are missing. |
| % Ambiguous command found at '^' position. | The entered character sequence matches more than one command. |
| % Too many parameters. | The entered character sequence contains excessive keywords or arguments. |
| % Wrong parameter found at '^' position. | The argument in the marked position is invalid. |