this is obsolete doc -- see http://doc.nethence.com/ instead

Installing and configuring an HP Procurve network switch 

Connect to the switch's console and define an IP, 

2. Switch Management Access Configuration (IP, SNMP, Console)...

1. IP Configuration

Then connect to it through telnet and configure trunks, 

3. Switch Configuration...

5. Advanced Features...

2. Load Balancing (Switch Mesh, Trunks)

e.g., 

  3     10/100TX  | Trk1   FEC

  4     10/100TX  | Trk1   FEC

  5     10/100TX  | Trk2   FEC

  6     10/100TX  | Trk2   FEC

configure vlans and assign vlans to ports, 

3. Switch Configuration...

5. Advanced Features...

6. VLAN Menu...

2. VLAN Names

3. VLAN Port Assignment

note. trunk ports are at the end of the list. 

eventually enable flow control on the ports, 

3. Switch Configuration...

2. Port Settings