- Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
- Identify the process that listens on it (commands below) before opening it in a firewall.
- Expose a service only to the networks that use it.
Port 2600: HPSTGMGR
Port 2600 is assigned by IANA to hpstgmgr (HPSTGMGR).
How hpstgmgr works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 2600 and the hpstgmgr service answers.
- Transport
- TCP · UDP
- Exposure risk
- not rated depends on the program listening
- Encryption
- Unknownnot stated by the registry
- IANA status
- Assigned1 registered service
- Range
- Registered (1024-49151)
- Category
- Other services
Is port 2600 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 2600. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 2600
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| hpstgmgr | 2600 | TCP, UDP | HPSTGMGR | - | - |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 2600, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :2600' # process listening on 2600
sudo lsof -nP -i :2600macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :2600
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 2600 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 2600 netstat -ano | findstr :2600
From another machine
nmap -p 2600 -sV <host> sudo nmap -sU -p 2600 <host> nc -zv <host> 2600
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 2600/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 2600" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 2600 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 2600 used for?
Port 2600 is assigned by IANA to hpstgmgr (HPSTGMGR).
Is port 2600 TCP or UDP?
Port 2600 is registered for TCP and UDP.
Is it safe to open port 2600?
It depends on the program that listens on it. Open it only for a service you know and only to the networks that need it. Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
How do I check if port 2600 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :2600'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :2600", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :2600" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 2600 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.