HP Hewlett Packard Switch 2 8q Fibre Channel User Manual

User Guide  
HP StorageWorks  
2/8q Fibre Channel Switch  
Management  
First Edition (November 2004)  
Part Number: A7450–96007  
This manual describes the management tools for the HP StorageWorks 2/8q Fibre Channel Switch  
(2/8q FC Switch) that are included with the Modular Smart Array 1000 Small Business SAN.  
Main sections of this guide include:  
- Switch Manager User Interface  
- Command Line Interface  
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Admincommand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117  
Aliascommand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118  
Configcommand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119  
Create Support command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122  
Datecommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123  
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Firmware Installcommand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123  
Hardresetcommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124  
Helpcommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125  
Historycommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126  
Hotresetcommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126  
Imagecommand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127  
Lipcommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129  
Passwdcommand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129  
Pingcommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130  
Pscommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130  
Quitcommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131  
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Resetcommand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131  
Setcommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135  
Set Configcommand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137  
Set LogCommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144  
Set Port command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146  
Set Setupcommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147  
Showcommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150  
Show Configcommand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160  
Show Logcommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163  
Show Perfcommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165  
Show Setupcommand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166  
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Shutdowncommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169  
Testcommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169  
Uptimecommand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171  
Usercommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171  
Whoamicommand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173  
ZoneCommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174  
Zonesetcommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176  
Zoningcommand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178  
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About This Guide  
This guide provides information to help you use the following management tools to manage  
About this Guide  
the HP StorageWorks 2/8q FibAreboCuththains nGeulidSewitch (2/8q FC Switch):  
Switch Manager  
Command Line Interface (CLI)  
“About This Guide” topics include:  
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Overview  
This section covers the following topics:  
Intended audience  
This book is intended for use by the system administrator responsible for the MSA1000  
storage system.  
Related documentation  
The following MSA1000 SAN and 2/8q FC Switch documents are on the MSA1000 Small  
Business SAN and HA Documentation CD:  
HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 Small Business SAN Kit Installation  
Instructions (also printed)  
HP StorageWorks 2/8q Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide  
HP StorageWorks 2/8q Fibre Channel Switch Simple Network Management Protocol  
Reference Guide  
HP StorageWorks 2/8q Fibre Channel Switch Event Messages Reference Guide  
The following MSA1000-specific documents are on the MSA1000 documentation CD:  
HP StorageWorks MSA1000 Configuration Overview  
HP StorageWorks MSA1000 Installation Guide  
HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 Maintenance and Service Guide  
HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000/1500 cs Command Line Interface User  
Guide  
HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 Controller Reference Guide  
HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide  
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Conventions  
Conventions consist of the following:  
Document conventions  
This document follows the conventions in Table 1.  
Table 1: Document conventions  
Element  
Convention  
Cross-reference links  
Blue text: Figure 1  
Menu items, buttons, keys, tabs, and  
user input in a graphical interface. (Use  
plain text for all other GUI elements.)  
Bold  
Text emphasis and document titles (not  
CD titles) in body text  
Italics  
Command-line user input, commands,  
code, device instances, file and  
directory names, and system responses  
(output and messages)  
Monospace font  
Command-line and code variables  
Web site addresses  
Monospace, italic font  
Blue underlined sans serif font text  
(
http://www.hp.com)  
Text symbols  
The following symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following  
meanings:  
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the  
warning could result in bodily harm or death.  
Caution: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in  
damage to equipment or data.  
Note: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of  
information.  
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Equipment symbols  
The following equipment symbols may be found on hardware for which this guide pertains.  
They have the following meanings:  
Any enclosed surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates  
the presence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area contains no operator  
serviceable parts.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock hazards, do  
not open this enclosure.  
Any RJ-45 receptacle marked with these symbols indicates a network interface  
connection.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment,  
do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into this receptacle.  
Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the  
presence of a hot surface or hot component. Contact with this surface could result in  
injury.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from a hot component, allow the  
surface to cool before touching.  
Power supplies or systems marked with these symbols indicate the presence of  
multiple sources of power.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock,  
remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from the power  
supplies and systems.  
Any product or assembly marked with these symbols indicates that the component  
exceeds the recommended weight for one individual to handle safely.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,  
observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for  
manually handling material.  
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Getting help  
If you still have a question after reading this guide, contact an HP Authorized Service Provider  
or access the following HP web site: http://www.hp.com  
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Note: HP call centers use product and serial numbers to validate warranty entitlement. Most HP  
products can provide product number, serial number and firmware revision electronically through  
the use of supplied management or diagnostic utilities, eliminating the need to physically inspect or  
remove products from installed enclosures. You may be directed by HP to run these utilities to  
gather required entitlement information.  
HP installation and configuration assistance  
A moderate level of SAN-related knowledge is required to successfully install this product. If  
you are not familiar with installing and configuring storage array systems in a SAN, HP can  
install it for you.  
For more information, access the following HP web site:  
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Depending on your needs, different levels of assistance are available.  
For example, the HP Installation and Startup for HP StorageWorks Disk Arrays Service  
Package includes:  
Physical installation of the MSA  
Virtual disk design and configuration of the MSA  
Service planning  
Service deployment  
Installation Verification Testing (IVT)  
Customer orientation  
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HP technical support  
Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the following HP web site:  
http://www.hp.com/support/. From this web site, select the country of origin.  
Note: For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.  
Be sure to have the following information available before calling:  
Technical support registration number (if applicable)  
Product serial numbers  
Product model names and numbers  
Applicable error messages  
Operating system type and revision level  
Detailed, specific questions  
HP storage web site  
The latest information on this product, as well as the latest drivers, are available on the  
following HP web site: http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html. From this  
web site, select the appropriate product or solution.  
HP authorized reseller  
For the name of your nearest HP Authorized Reseller:  
In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518  
In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868  
Elsewhere, see the HP web site for locations and telephone numbers: http://www.hp.com  
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This chapter describes how to use the Switch Manager application and its menus, including:  
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Getting started  
Installing Switch Manager  
Switch Manager is installed during the initial set up and installation of the MSA1000 Small  
Business SAN. If Switch Manager is not installed on your system, first verify that your  
workstation or server meets the following minimum system requirements. (Table 2)  
Table 2: Management system requirements  
Item  
Minimum Requirements  
Operating system  
Windows® 2000/2003 32-bit operating systems  
Linux® Red Hat 32-bit operating systems  
Memory  
256 MB  
Disk space  
Processor  
150 MB, per installation  
300 MHz  
Hardware  
Internet browser  
CD-ROM drive, RS-232 serial port, RJ-45 Ethernet port  
Windows: Microsoft® Internet Explorer®  
Linux: Netscape Navigator 6.2 or later, or Mozilla 1.0.2 or  
later with Personal Security Manager  
Installing Switch Manager on Windows systems  
1. Close all programs currently running, and then insert the Small Business SAN Software  
CD into the server or management workstation CD-ROM drive.  
The CD automatically starts, and displays the HP Small Business SAN Wizard.  
2. In the Welcome window, click Next, and then follow the onscreen instructions.  
Note: Switch Manager is installed and placed in the following system folder:  
C:\Program Files\HP\HP_StorageWorks_Switch_Manager.  
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Installing Switch Manager on Linux systems  
1. Close all programs currently running, and then insert the Small Business SAN Software  
CD into the server or management workstation CD-ROM drive.  
The CD auto-mounts, and executes an installation script.  
If the CD does not auto-mount, mount the CD and execute the HP Small Business Linux  
Wizard script from the /linuxdirectory. (install_smb.sh)  
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.  
Starting Switch Manager  
For Windows systems, do one of the following:  
Double-click the Switch Manager shortcut icon  
Select Start > Switch Manager  
Enter the following at the command line:  
<install_directory>Switch_Manager.exe  
For Linux systems, because the installation script creates a symbolic link between  
/opt/HP/HP_StorageWorks_Switch_Manager/Switch_Managerand  
/usr/sbin/Switch_Manager, enter the following at the command line:  
# Switch_Manager  
The application opens with the Initial Start Dialog—Switch Manager dialog box (Figure 1). If  
you prefer not to see this dialog box, check the Don’t show this dialog again option. This has  
the same effect as disabling the Display Initial Startup Dialog preference. See Setting Switch  
Figure 1: Initial Startup Dialog—Switch Manager dialog box  
The following options are available from this initial dialog box:  
Open Configuration Wizard—Opens the wizard to configure a switch, add a new  
switch, replace/restore a switch, or recover or edit an IP configuration of an existing  
Open existing fabric (requires ip address, login, and password—Opens the Add a New  
Fabric dialog box, which prompts you for a fabric name, IP address, account name, and  
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Open existing fabric view file—Opens the Open View dialog box which prompts you to  
specify a fabric view file that you saved earlier. See Opening a fabric view file” on  
Start application without specifying a fabric—Opens the Switch Manager window.  
Exiting Switch Manager  
To exit a Switch Manager application session:  
1. Select File > Exit.  
If you have not yet defined an encryption key, the Save Default Fabric View File dialog  
box (Figure 2) is displayed and prompts you to save the current fabric view as the default  
fabric view file.  
Figure 2: Save Default Fabric View File dialog box  
2. Enter the encryption key information in the Default Fabric View File Encryption Key  
box.  
3. Re-enter the encryption key in the Re-enter Encryption Key to Confirm box.  
4. Click OK to save the current set of fabrics to the default fabric view file in the working  
directory.  
The encryption key is used to encrypt the sensitive data in the default fabric view file. See  
information.  
If an encryption key has been defined and the View File Auto Save and Load preferences  
setting to is set to Enable, the current fabric view is automatically saved to your default fabric  
view file upon exiting future Switch Manager sessions.  
To prevent Switch Manager from prompting you to save the default fabric view file between  
Switch Manager sessions, set the View File Auto Save and Load preferences setting to Enable  
In your next Switch Manager session, the Load Default Fabric View File dialog box (Figure 3)  
prompts you to load the default fabric view file and to specify its encryption key, if there is  
one. If you do not want to load the default fabric view file, click Continue Without Loading  
to open the Switch Manager with no fabric displayed.  
Figure 3: Load Default Fabric View File dialog box  
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Removing Switch Manager  
Removing Switch Manager from Windows  
To remove Switch Manager from Windows:  
1. Browse for and change to the installation directory:  
The default directory is C:\Program Files\HP\HP_StorageWorks_Switch_Manager.  
2. Double-click the uninstall program file or shortcut/link, and then follow the onscreen  
instructions to remove Switch Manager.  
Removing Switch Manager from Linux  
To remove Switch Manager from Linux:  
1. Browse for and change to the installation directory.  
The default directory is /opt/HP/HP_StorageWorks_Switch_Manager.  
2. Enter the following command:  
# Uninstall_HP_StorageWorks_Switch_Manager  
Changing the encryption key for the default fabric view file  
To change the encryption key for the Switch Manager default fabric view file:  
1. Select File > Save Default Fabric View File.  
2. Enter an encryption key in the Default Fabric File Encryption Key box.  
3. Re-enter the same encryption key in the confirmation box.  
4. Click OK to save the current set of fabrics to the default fabric view file in the working  
directory.  
Saving and opening fabric view files  
A fabric view file is one or more fabrics saved to a file. In addition to the Switch Manager  
default fabric view file, you can save and open your own fabric view files.  
To save a set of fabrics to a file:  
1. Select File > Save View As. The Save View dialog box is displayed.  
2. Enter a name for the fabric file or click Browse to select an existing file.  
Files are saved in the working directory.  
3. Enter a password in the File Password box.  
When opening this fabric file, a password is required. If the File Password box is left  
blank, no password is required when attempting to open this fabric file.  
4. Click OK.  
To open a fabric view file:  
1. Select File > Open View File. The Open View dialog box is displayed.  
2. Enter a name for the fabric file or click Browse to select an existing file.  
3. Enter a password in the File Password box.  
4. Click OK.  
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Setting Switch Manager preferences  
Using the preferences settings to:  
Change the location of the working directory in which to save files.  
Change the location of the browser used to view the online help.  
Choose the fabric discovery interval. The fabric discovery interval is how often the Switch  
Manager application receives information from the fabric. Choose 30 (default), 45, or 60  
seconds. The smaller the interval, the more often the application talks to the switch and  
thus the greater impact to performance.  
Enable (default) or disable the view file auto save and load feature. See “Exiting Switch  
Manager” on page 22 for more information on the default fabric view file.  
Enable (default) or disable the use of the Initial Start Dialog—Switch Manager dialog box  
at the beginning of a Switch Manager session. See Starting Switch Manager” on page 21  
for information about the Initial Start Dialog—Switch Manager dialog box. After a default  
fabric view file is created, this setting has no effect.  
Enable (default) or disable the Event Browser. See the “Event Browser” on page 41. If the  
Event Browser is enabled using the Preferences dialog box, the next time Switch Manager  
is started, all events from the switch alarm log is displayed. If the Event Browser is  
disabled when Switch Manager is started and later enabled, only those events from the  
time the Event Browser was enabled and forward are displayed.  
Choose the default port view when opening the faceplate display. You can set the  
faceplate to reflect the current port type (default), port speed, port operational state, or port  
transceiver media. Regardless of the default port view you choose, you can change the  
port view in the faceplate display by opening the View menu and then selecting a different  
port view option. See “Port status” on page 80 for more information.  
To set preferences for your Switch Manager sessions:  
1. Select File > Preferences. The Preferences dialog box is displayed (Figure 4).  
Figure 4: Preferences dialog box  
2. Enter or browse for paths to the working directory and browser.  
3. Select the preferences you want in the Application-wide Options area.  
4. Click OK.  
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Switch Manager  
Using online help  
Online help is available for the Switch Manager application and its functions.  
You can do one of the following to open the online help file:  
Select Help > Help Topics.  
Click Help on the tool bar.  
Click Help in a dialog box to display context-sensitive help for all Switch Manager dialog  
boxes.  
Viewing software version and copyright information  
To view Switch Manager software version and copyright information:  
1. Select Help > About.  
2. Click OK when you are finished.  
Using the Switch Manager user interface  
The Switch Manager application uses two basic displays to manage the fabric and individual  
switches; the topology display (Figure 5) and the faceplate display (Figure 6). The topology  
display shows all switches that are able to communicate. The faceplate display shows the front  
of a single switch and its ports.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
Menu bars  
Tool bar  
Fabric tree  
4
5
6
Graphic window  
Data window and tabs  
Working status indicator  
Figure 5: Switch Manager Topology window  
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1
2
4
3
5
6
1
2
3
Menu bars  
Tool bar  
Fabric tree  
4
Graphic window  
Data window and tabs  
Working status indicator  
5
6
Figure 6: Switch Manager Faceplate window  
Menu bars  
In addition to the menu bar, both the topology and faceplate displays have context sensitive  
menus that pop up when you right-click in the graphic window. The menus and the options  
offered in them vary depending on the display. For example, the Port menu and many of the  
Switch menu selections are available only in the faceplate display.  
See Figure 7 and Figure 8 for example menu bar options for the topology and faceplate  
displays.  
page 34 for information about accessing these displays.  
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Topology display menu bar options and shortcut keys  
Figure 7: Topology display menu bar options  
Table 3: Topology display shortcut keys  
Shortcut  
Selection  
Shortcut  
Selection  
Ctrl+O  
File>Open View File  
Alt+S, E  
Switch>Export Name Server  
Alt+F, O  
Alt+F, A  
File>Save View As  
Alt+S, P  
Alt+S, N  
Alt+W, C  
Switch>Switch Properties  
(active only when one switch  
is selected)  
Alt+F, D  
File>Save Default Fabric  
View File  
Switch>Network properties  
(active only when one switch  
is selected)  
Alt+F, R  
Alt+F, X  
File>Preferences  
File>Exit  
Wizards>Configuration  
Wizard  
Alt+V, R  
F5  
View>Refresh  
Alt+B, A  
Alt+B, R  
Alt+B, D  
Alt+B, T  
Alt+B, E  
Alt+S, D  
Fabric>Add Fabric  
Alt+V, L  
View>Layout Topology  
View>Toggle Auto Layout  
View>Remember Layout  
Help>Help Topics  
Fabric>Remove Fabric  
Fabric>Rediscover Fabric  
Fabric>Start Fabric View  
Fabric>Show Event Browser  
Switch>Delete  
Alt+V, A  
Alt+V, M  
Alt+H, H  
Alt+H, A  
Help>About  
Shortcut key combinations are not case-sensitive.  
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Faceplate display menu bar options and shortcut keys  
Figure 8: Faceplate display menu bar options  
Table 4: Faceplate display shortcut keys  
Shortcut  
Selection  
Shortcut  
Selection  
Ctrl+O  
Alt+F, O  
File>Open View File  
Alt+S, E  
Switch>Reset Switch|  
Reset  
+R  
+A  
Hard Reset  
Alt+F, A  
File>Save View As  
Alt+S, S  
Switch> Restore Factory  
Defaults  
Alt+F, D  
File>Save Default Fabric  
View File  
Alt+S, W  
Switch>Download Support  
File  
Alt+F, R  
Alt+F, X  
Alt+B, A  
Alt+B, R  
Alt+B, E  
Alt+S, A  
Alt+S, R  
Alt+S, U  
Alt+S, D  
File>Preferences  
Alt+P, R  
Alt+P, N  
Alt+P, T  
Alt+P, L  
Alt+Z, E  
Alt+Z, C  
Alt+Z, A  
Alt+Z, D  
Alt+Z, R  
Port>Port Properties  
File>Exit  
Port>Port Symbolic Name  
Port>Reset Port  
Fabric>Add Fabric  
Fabric>Remove Fabric  
Fabric>Show Event Browser  
Switch>Archive  
Port>Port Loopback Test  
Zoning>Edit Zoning  
Zoning>Edit Zoning Config  
Zoning>Activate Zone Set  
Zoning>Deactivate Zone Set  
Switch>Restore  
Switch>User Accounts  
Switch>Set Date/Time  
Zoning>Restore Default  
Zoning  
Alt+S, O  
Switch>Switch Properties  
Alt+W, C  
Alt+W, E  
Wizards>Configuration  
Wizard  
Alt+S, N  
Alt+S, G  
Switch>Network Properties  
Switch>Toggle Beacon  
Wizards>Ext Credit Wizard  
View>Refresh  
Alt+V, R  
F5  
Alt+S, C  
Alt+S, L  
Switch>Port Threshold  
Alarm Configuration  
Alt+H, H  
Help>Help Topics  
Help>About  
Switch>Load Firmware  
Alt+H, A  
Shortcut key combinations are not case-sensitive.  
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Tool bar  
The tool bar consists of a row of graphical buttons that are used to access Switch Manager  
functions (Table 5). Tool bar buttons are an alternative method to using the menu bar. The tool  
bar can be relocated in the display by clicking and dragging the handle at the left edge of the  
tool bar.  
Table 5: Tool bar buttons  
Button  
Description  
Add Fabric—Adds a new fabric to the fabric view.  
Open View File—Opens an existing fabric view file.  
Save View As—Saves the current fabric view to a file.  
Refresh—Updates the topology or faceplate display with the current  
information.  
Event Browser—Opens the event browser.  
Help Topics—Opens the online help file.  
Edit Zoning—Opens the Edit Zoning dialog box (available only in the  
faceplate display).  
Fabric tree  
The fabric tree lists the managed fabrics and their switches (Figure 9). The window width can  
be adjusted by clicking and dragging the moveable window border. An entry handle located to  
the left of an entry in the tree indicates that the entry can be expanded or collapsed. Click this  
handle or double-click the entry to expand or collapse a fabric tree entry. A fabric entry  
expands to show its member switches.  
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1
2
3
1
2
Fabric entry  
Entry handle  
3
Switch entries  
Figure 9: Fabric tree  
Each fabric tree entry has a small icon next to it that uses color to indicate operational status.  
A green icon indicates normal operation.  
A yellow icon indicates that a switch is operational, but may require attention to maintain  
maximum performance.  
A red icon indicates a potential failure or non-operational state (if switch is offline).  
A blue icon indicates that a switch is unknown, unreachable, or unmanageable.  
If the status of the fabric is not normal, the fabric icon in the fabric tree indicates the reason for  
the abnormal status. The same message is provided when you rest the mouse over the fabric  
icon in the fabric tree.  
The fabric tree provides access to the topology and faceplate displays for any fabric or switch.  
To open the topology display from the fabric tree, click a fabric entry.  
To open the faceplate display from the fabric tree, click a switch entry.  
Graphic window  
The graphic window (Figure 6), presents graphic information about fabrics and switches such  
as the fabric topology and the switch faceplate. The window height can be adjusted by clicking  
and dragging the window border that it shares with the data window. This only works when  
displaying a fabric.  
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Data window and tabs  
The data window presents a table of data and statistics associated with the selected tab.  
(Figure 6.) Use the scroll bar to browse through the data. The window length can be adjusted  
by clicking and dragging the border that it shares with the graphic window.  
Adjust the column width by moving the pointer over the column heading border shared by two  
columns until a right/left arrow graphic is displayed. Click and drag the arrow to the desired  
width.  
The data window tabs present options for the type of information to display in the data  
window. These options vary depending on the display.  
Working status indicator  
The working status indicator, located in the lower right corner of the Switch Manager window  
(Figure 6), shows when the management workstation is exchanging information with the  
fabric. As conditions change, the fabric forwards this information to the management system  
where it is reflected in the various displays.  
Using the topology display  
The topology display (Figure 10) receives information from the selected fabric and displays its  
topology. Switches appear in the graphic window and use color to indicate status. Consider the  
following topology display features:  
Figure 10: Topology display  
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Switch status  
Switch icon shape and color provide information about the switch and its operational state.  
Lines represent links between switches. The topology display uses green to indicate normal  
operation, yellow to indicate operational with errors, red to indicate a potential failure or  
non-operational state, and blue to indicate unknown, unreachable, or unmanageable. See  
Fabric status” on page 40 for more information about topology display icons.  
Topology data windows  
The topology display provides the following data windows, which correspond to the data  
window tabs at the bottom of the display:  
Name Server—Displays all devices logged with the name server and their addresses  
within the current fabric configuration. See “Name Server data window” on page 63 for  
more information.  
Active Zoneset—Displays the active zone set for the fabric including zones and their  
member ports. See “Active Zoneset data window” on page 44 for more information about  
this data window. See Zoning a fabric” on page 45 for information about zone sets and  
zones.  
Switch—Displays current network and switch configuration data for the selected  
Link—Displays information about the inter-switch links. See “Link data window” on  
page 64 to for more information.  
Working with switches and links  
Switch and link icons are selectable and moveable, and serve as access points for other  
displays and menus. You select switches and links to display information about them, modify  
their configuration, or delete them from the display. Context-sensitive menus are displayed  
when right-clicking on a switch or link icon, or in the background of the topology display  
graphic window.  
Selecting switches  
Selected switch icons are highlighted in light blue. Select switches in the following ways:  
To select a switch, click the icon.  
To select multiple switches, hold down Ctrl and select.  
To select all switches, right-click anywhere in the graphic window background. Select  
Select All Switches from the menu.  
To cancel a selection, hold down Ctrl and select the item again. To cancel all selections,  
click in the graphic window background.  
Arranging switches in the display  
You can arrange switch icons in the topology display:  
To move an individual switch icon, click and drag the icon to another location in the  
graphic window. Links stretch or contract to remain connected.  
To arrange all switch icons in the topology display automatically, select View > Layout  
Topology.  
By default, the Toggle Auto Layout box in the View menu is checked, which causes Switch  
Manager to arrange the icons when Layout Topology is selected.  
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You can save a custom arrangement, or layout, and restore that layout during a Switch  
Manager session. Begin by arranging the icons, and then select View > Remember Layout.  
To restore the saved layout, select View > Toggle Auto Layout box, and then select Layout  
Topology.  
Opening the topology display menus  
The faceplate display shows the front of a single switch and its ports. To open the faceplate  
display when viewing the topology display, click the switch entry/icon in the fabric tree, or  
double-click the switch graphic.  
The topology display also offers a Fabric, Switch, and Link menu:  
To open the Fabric menu, right-click the graphic window background. The Fabric menu  
presents selections to refresh the fabric, select all switches, select all links, or layout  
topology.  
To open the Switch menu, right-click the switch icon in the graphic window. The Switch  
menu presents selections to refresh the switch, delete the switch from the display, open the  
Switch Properties dialog box, and open the Network Properties dialog box.  
To open the Link menu, right-click the link. The Link menu presents a selection to delete  
the link from the display.  
Using the faceplate display  
The faceplate display (Figure 11) displays the switch name and operational state, and port  
status.  
Figure 11: Faceplate display  
Port views and status  
Port color and text provide information about the port and its operational state. Green indicates  
active; gray indicates inactive. The faceplate display provides views of port status  
corresponding to the View menu options in the faceplate display. See “Port status” on page 80  
for more information about these displays.  
Displayed port information includes the port type, state, speed, and media.  
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Context-sensitive menus are displayed when you right-click on the faceplate image or on a  
port icon in the faceplate display.  
Faceplate data windows  
The faceplate display provides the following data windows, which correspond to the data  
window tabs at the bottom of the display:  
Name Server—Displays all devices connected to the switch that are logged with the name  
server.  
Switch—Displays current switch configuration data.  
Port Statistics—Displays performance data for the selected ports.  
Port Information—Displays information for the selected ports.  
Configured Zonesets—Displays all zone sets, zones, and zone membership in the zoning  
database.  
Working with ports  
Ports are selectable and serve as access points for other displays and menus. Select ports to  
display information about them in the data window or to modify them. Context-sensitive  
menus are displayed when right-clicking the faceplate image or on a port icon in the faceplate  
display.  
Selecting ports  
You can select ports in the following ways. Selected ports are outlined in white.  
To select a port, click the port in the faceplate display.  
To select a range of consecutive ports, select a port, and then press and hold Shift and  
select another port. The application selects both end ports and all ports in between in port  
number sequence.  
To select several non-consecutive ports, hold Ctrl while selecting.  
To select all ports, right-click on the faceplate image. and then select Select All Ports  
from the menu.  
To cancel a selection, press and hold Ctrl and select it again.  
Opening the Faceplate menu  
To open the Faceplate menu, right-click on the faceplate image to present the following tasks:  
Refresh the switch  
Select all ports  
Manage switch properties  
Manage network properties  
Extended credits wizard  
Manage port properties  
Change the port symbolic name  
Run the port loopback tests  
If no ports are selected, the port-related tasks is unavailable in the menu. Right-click a port to  
open the Port menu. Hold down the Shift or Ctrl to select more than one port. If multiple  
ports are selected, right-click on one of the selected ports.  
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Managing fabrics  
This section describes the following tasks that manage fabrics:  
Managing fabric security  
The components of Fibre Channel fabric security are:  
Note: HP does not support Inter-Switch Links (ISLs), also known as E-Ports, between two or more  
switches. There should be no fiber cables joining two or more switches together. This is not a  
supported configuration. If they are connected, remove the link. The features relating to the use of  
ISLs—specifically Interop AutoSave, Interop Mode, Inband Management, and Legacy  
Addressing—are left in this User Guide for completeness, but are not supported by HP.  
User account security  
User account security is the process by which your user account and password are  
authenticated with the list of valid user accounts and passwords. The switch validates your  
account and password when you attempt to add a fabric using Switch Manager or log into a  
switch through Telnet. The system administrator defines accounts, passwords, and authority  
information.  
The Admin account possesses Admin authority which grants full access to all tasks of the  
Switch Manager menu system. The switch validates your user account and Switch Manager  
grants access to its menus according to your authority level. If you do not have Admin  
authority, you are limited to monitoring tasks.  
Note: If a user is logged into a switch using Switch Manager or CLI, and an administrator changes  
user access rights or passwords, existing logins are not affected by the new settings. Login access  
and privileges are only checked for a new login request.  
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Fabric services  
Fabric services security includes SNMP and In-band management.  
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is the protocol governing network  
management and monitoring of network devices. SNMP security consists of a read community  
string and a write community string, which are basically the passwords that control read and  
write access to the switch. The read community string (“public”) and write community string  
(“private”) are set at the factory defaults and should be changed if SNMP is enabled using the  
Network Properties dialog box. If SNMP is enabled (default) and the read and write  
community strings have not been changed from their defaults, you risk unwanted access to the  
enabled by default.  
In-band management is the ability to manage switches across inter-switch links using Switch  
Manager, SNMP, management server. The switch comes from the factory with in-band  
management enabled. If you disable in-band management on a particular switch, you can no  
longer communicate with that switch by means other than a direct Ethernet or serial  
management in not supported at this time.  
Enabling SNMP configuration  
1. Open the faceplate display, and then select Switch > Network Properties. The Network  
Properties dialog box is displayed.  
2. Select SNMP Enabled in the SNMP Configuration area.  
3. Click OK.  
Enabling In-band Management  
1. Open the faceplate display, and then select Switch > Switch Properties. The Switch  
Properties dialog box is displayed.  
2. Select In-band Management Enable.  
3. Click OK.  
Managing the fabric database  
A fabric database contains the set of fabrics that you have added during a Switch Manager  
session. Initially, if you do not open an existing fabric or fabric view file, the Switch Manager  
application opens with an empty fabric database.  
Adding a fabric  
To add a fabric to the database:  
1. Select Fabric > Add Fabric. The Add a New Fabric dialog box is displayed (Figure 12).  
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Figure 12: Add a New Fabric dialog box  
2. Enter a fabric name (optional) and the IP address of the switch through which to manage  
the fabric.  
3. Enter an account name and password. The factory login name and password are: admin,  
password. The password is for the switch and is stored in the switch firmware.  
— See “User account security” on page 35 for information about user authentication.  
information about creating user accounts.  
4. Click Add Fabric.  
Note: A switch supports a combined maximum of 19 logins or sessions as follows:  
Four logins or sessions for internal applications such as management server and SNMP  
Nine high priority Telnet sessions  
Six logins or sessions for Switch Manager inband and out-of-band logins, and Telnet logins.  
Additional logins are refused.  
Removing a fabric  
To delete a fabric file from the database:  
1. Select a fabric in the fabric tree.  
2. Select Fabric > Remove Fabric.  
Opening a fabric view file  
A fabric view file is one or more fabrics saved to a file.  
1. Select File > Open View File, or click Open. If the fabric you are currently viewing has  
changed, you are prompted to save the changes to the fabric view file with the Save View  
dialog box before opening a different view file.  
2. Enter the name of the file to open, and enter a file password, if a password was entered  
when this fabric view file was saved.  
3. Click OK.  
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Saving a fabric view file  
1. Select File > Save View As. The Save View dialog box is displayed.  
2. Enter a new file name.  
3. Enter a file password, if necessary.  
4. Click OK.  
Rediscovering a fabric  
After making changes to or deleting switches from a fabric view, it may be helpful to again  
view the actual fabric configuration. The rediscover fabric option clears out the current fabric  
information being displayed, and rediscovers all switch information. The rediscover function  
is more comprehensive than the refresh function.  
To rediscover a fabric, select Fabric > Rediscover Fabric.  
Adding a new switch to a fabric  
If there are no special conditions to be configured for the new switch, simply plug in the  
switch and the switch becomes functional with the default fabric configuration. Default fabric  
configuration settings:  
Fabric zoning is sent to the switch from the fabric.  
All ports are GL_Ports.  
The default IP address 10.0.0.1 is assigned to the switch without a gateway or boot  
protocol configured (RARP, BOOTP, and DHCP).  
If you are adding a new switch to a fabric and do not want to accept the default fabric  
configuration, do the following:  
1. If the switch is not new, reset the switch to the factory configuration before adding the  
switch to the fabric by selecting Switch > Restore Factory Defaults.  
2. If you want to manage the switch through the Ethernet port, you must first configure the IP  
address using the Network Properties dialog box or the Config Wizard.  
3. Configure any special switch settings.  
Consider configuring the Default Visibility setting to None in the Zoning Config dialog  
box to prevent devices from finding other devices on all switches in the fabric until the  
new switch is configured. To open the Zoning Config dialog box, select Zoning > Edit  
Zoning Config.  
4. Configure the port types for the new switch using the Port Properties dialog box.  
The ports can be G_Port, GL_Port, F_Port, FL_Port, or Donor.  
5. Connect the devices to the switch.  
6. Make any necessary zoning changes using the Edit Zoning dialog box.  
To open the Edit Zoning dialog box, select Zoning > Edit Zoning. If you changed the  
Default Visibility setting in the Zoning Config dialog box from All to None, change that  
setting back to All. To open the Zoning Config dialog box, select Zoning > Edit Zoning  
Config.  
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Replacing a failed switch  
The archive/restore works for all switches. However, the Restore menu item is not available  
for the in-band switches. You can only restore a switch out-of-band (the fabric management  
switch). There are certain parameters that are not archived, and these are not restored by  
configuration” on page 75 for information about archive and restore. Use the following  
procedure to replace a failed switch for which an archive is available.  
1. At the failed switch:  
a. Turn off the power and disconnect the AC cords.  
b. Note port locations and remove the interconnection cables and SFPs.  
c. Remove the failed switch.  
2. At the replacement switch:  
a. Mount the switch in the location where the failed switch was removed.  
b. Install the SFPs using the same ports as were used on the failed switch.  
Caution: Do not reconnect the target devices and initiator devices at this time. Doing so  
could invalidate the fabric zoning configuration.  
c. Attach the AC cords and power up the switch.  
3. Select the failed switch in the topology display, and then select Switch > Delete.  
4. Restore the configuration from the failed switch to the replacement switch:  
a. Open a new fabric through the replacement switch.  
b. Open the faceplate display for the replacement switch, and then select Switch >  
Restore. The Restore dialog box is displayed.  
c. Enter the archive file for the failed switch or browse for the file.  
d. Click Restore.  
5. Select Switch > Reset Switch.  
This resets the replacement switch to activate the configuration formerly possessed by the  
failed switch including the domain ID and the zoning database.  
6. Reconnect the target devices, and initiator devices to the replacement switch using the  
same ports as were used on the failed switch.  
Deleting switches and links  
The Switch Manager application does not automatically delete switches or links that have  
failed or have been physically removed from the Fibre Channel network. In these cases, you  
can delete switches and links to bring the display up to date. If you delete a switch or a link  
that is still active, the Switch Manager application automatically restores itself. The display  
can also be refreshed.  
Deleting a switch  
To delete a switch:  
1. Select one or more switches in the topology display, and then select Switch > Delete.  
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Deleting a link  
To delete a link:  
1. Select one or more links in the topology display, and then select Switch > Delete.  
Displaying fabric information  
The topology display is the primary tool for monitoring a fabric. The graphic window of the  
topology display provides status information for switches and the Ethernet connection to the  
management workstation.  
The data window tabs show name server, switch, and active zone set information. The Active  
Zoneset tab shows the zone definitions for the active zone set. See “Name Server data  
Server and Switch data windows.  
Fabric status  
The fabric updates the topology and faceplate displays by forwarding changes in status to the  
management workstation as they occur. You can allow the fabric to update the display status,  
or you can refresh the display at any time.  
To refresh the topology display, do one of the following:  
Click Refresh.  
Select View > Refresh.  
Press F5.  
Right-click anywhere in the background of the topology display, and then click Refresh  
Fabric from the menu.  
The topology display uses switch and status icons to provide status information about switches  
and the Ethernet connection. The switch status icons, displayed on the left side of a switch,  
vary in shape and color. Switches controlled by an Ethernet Internet Protocol have a colored  
Ethernet icon displayed on the right side of the switch. A green Ethernet icon indicates normal  
operation, yellow indicates a condition that may require attention to maintain maximum  
performance, and red indicates a potential failure. Table 6 shows the different switch icons and  
their meanings.  
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Table 6: Topology display switch and status icons  
Switch Icon  
Description  
2/8q FC Switch  
Normal operation (green)  
Warning—Operational with errors (yellow)  
Critical—Potential failure (red)  
Unknown—Communication status unknown, unreachable,  
or unmanageable (blue)  
Fabric Management Switch:  
Ethernet connection normal (green)  
Ethernet connection warning (yellow)  
Ethernet connection critical (red)  
Switch is not manageable with this version of Switch  
Manager. Use the management application that was shipped  
with this switch.  
Event Browser  
The Event Browser displays a list of events generated by the switches in the fabric and the  
Switch Manager application. Events are generated by the Switch Manager application and are  
not saved on the switch, but can be saved to a file during the Switch Manager session. Entries  
in the Event Browser are formatted by severity, time stamp, source, type, and description. The  
maximum number of entries allowed is 1500. Once the maximum is reached, the event list  
wraps and the oldest events are discarded and replaced with the new events. Event entries from  
the switch, use the switch time stamp, while event entries generated by the application have a  
workstation time stamp. You can filter, sort, and export the contents of the Event Browser to a  
file. The Event Browser begins recording when enabled and Switch Manager is running.  
If the Event Browser is enabled using the Preferences dialog box, the next time Switch  
Manager is started all events from the switch log are displayed. If the Event Browser is  
disabled when Switch Manager is started and later enabled, only those events from the time  
the Event Browser was enabled and forward are displayed.  
Displaying the Event Browser  
Perform the following to display the Event Browser:  
1. Select Fabric > Show Event Browser or click Events on the tool bar. The Events  
Browser is displayed (Figure 13).  
If the Show Event Browser selection or the Events button is grayed-out, you must first  
Severity is indicated in the severity column, using icons as described in Table 7.  
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1
1
Severity column  
2
Column sorting buttons  
Figure 13: Event Browser  
Note:  
Events that are generated by the application are not saved on the switch. They are permanently  
discarded when you close a Switch Manager session, but you can save these events to a file on  
the workstation before closing Switch Manager and can read it later with a text editor or  
browser.  
Events that are generated by the switch are stored on the switch, and retrieved when the  
application is restarted. Some alarms are configurable. See Configuring port threshold  
Table 7: Event severity levels  
Severity Icon  
Description  
Alarm—An Alarm is any event that is a “serviceable event.” This means that  
attention by the user or field service is required. Alarms are events that get  
posted asynchronously to the screen. Alarms cannot be turned off. If the alarm  
denotes that a system error has occurred, the customer or field representative  
will be directed to provide a “show support” capture of the switch.  
Critical Event—An event generated by the Switch Manager application and  
indicates a potential failure. Critical log messages are events that warrant  
notice by the user. By default, these log messages are posted to the screen.  
Critical log messages do not have alarm status because they require no  
immediate attention from a user or service representative.  
Warning Event—An event generated by the Switch Manager application that  
indicates errors or other conditions that may require attention to maintain  
maximum performance. Warning messages are not posted to the screen unless  
the log is configured to do so. Warning messages are not disruptive and  
therefore do not meet the criteria of Critical. The user need not be informed  
asynchronously.  
Informative—An unclassified event generated by the Switch Manager  
application that provides supporting information.  
No icon  
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Filtering the Event Browser  
Filtering the Event Browser enables you to display only those events that are of interest based  
on the event severity, timestamp, source, type, and description. To filter the Event Browser,  
select Filter > Filter Entries. This opens the Filter Events dialog box (Figure 14). The Event  
Browser displays those events that meet all of the criteria in the Filter Events dialog box. If the  
filtering criteria is cleared or changed, all the events that were previously hidden that satisfy  
the new criteria are shown.  
You can filter the event browser in the following ways:  
Severity—Check one or more of the corresponding check boxes to display alarm events,  
critical events, warning events, or informative events.  
Date/Time—Check one or both of the From: and To: check boxes. Enter the bounding  
timestamps (MM/dd/yy hh:mm:ss aa) to display only those events that fall within those  
times. (“aa” indicates AM or PM.) The current year (yy) can be entered as either 2 or 4  
digits. For example, 12/12/03 will be interpreted December 12, 2003.  
Text—Check one or more of the corresponding check boxes and enter a text string (case  
sensitive) for event source, type, and description. The Event Browser displays only those  
events that satisfy all of the search specifications for the Source, Type, and Description  
text.  
Figure 14: Filter Events dialog box  
Sorting the Event Browser  
Sorting the Event Browser enables you to display the events in alphanumeric order based on  
the event severity, timestamp, source, type, or description. Initially, the Event Browser is  
sorted in ascending order by timestamp.  
To sort the Event Browser, click the Severity, Timestamp, Source, Type, or Description  
column buttons. You can also open the Sort menu and then select By Severity, By  
Timestamp, By Source, By Type, or By Description. Successive sort operations of the same  
type alternate between ascending and descending order.  
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Saving the Event Browser to a file  
To save the Event Browser to a file:  
Note: Filtered events are not saved.  
1. Filter and sort the Event Browser to obtain the desired display.  
2. Select File > Save As.  
3. Select a folder and enter a file name in which to save the event log, and then click Save.  
The file can be saved in XML, CSV, or text format. XML files can be opened with an  
internet browser or text editor. CSV files can be opened with Microsoft Excel or most  
spreadsheet applications.  
Active Zoneset data window  
The Active Zoneset data window displays the zone membership for the active zone set that  
resides on the fabric management switch.  
To open the Active Zoneset data window, click the Active Zoneset tab below the data window  
in the topology display. See “Configured Zonesets data windows” on page 65 for information  
about the zone set definitions on a particular switch. See “Zoning a fabric” on page 45 for  
more information about zone sets and zones.  
The Active Zoneset data window (Figure 15) uses display conventions for expanding and  
contracting entries that are similar to the fabric tree. An entry handle located to the left of an  
entry in the tree indicates that the entry can be expanded. Click this handle or double-click the  
following entries:  
A zone set entry expands to show its member zones.  
A zone entry expands to show its member port/devices.  
WWN and FC devices that are zoned, but no longer part of the fabric, are grayed-out.  
Figure 15: Active Zoneset data window  
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Zoning a fabric  
Zoning enables you to divide the ports and devices of the fabric into zones for more efficient  
and secure communication among functionally grouped nodes. This subsection addresses the  
following topics:  
Zoning concepts  
The following zoning concepts provide some context for the zoning tasks described in this  
section:  
Zones  
A zone is a named group of ports or devices that can communicate with each other. Devices  
within a zone can only communicate with other devices in the same zone. A device may  
participate in more than one zone.  
Membership in a zone can be defined by switch domain ID and port number, device Fibre  
Channel address, or device World Wide Name (WWN).  
WWN entries define zone membership by the World Wide Name of the attached device.  
With this membership method, you can move WWN member devices to different switch  
ports in different zones without having to edit the member entry as you would with a  
domain ID/port number member. Furthermore, unlike FCID members, WWN zone  
members are not affected by changes in the fabric that could change the Fibre Channel  
address of an attached device.  
FCID entries define zone membership by the Fibre Channel address of the attached  
device. With this membership method you can replace a device on the same port without  
having to edit the member entry as you would with a WWN member.  
Domain ID/Port number entries define zone membership by switch domain ID and port  
number. All devices attached to the specified port become members of the zone. The  
specified port must be an F_Port or an FL_Port.  
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Two types of zones are supported. The following zone types define increasingly restrictive  
levels of communication.  
Soft zones  
Hard zones (ACL zoning)  
Soft Zones  
Soft zoning divides the fabric for purposes of controlling discovery. Devices within the same  
soft zone automatically discover and communicate freely with all other members of the same  
zone. The soft zone boundary is not secure; traffic across soft zones can occur if addressed  
correctly. Soft zone boundaries yield to ACL zone boundaries. Soft zones can overlap; that is,  
a device can participate in more than one soft zone. Zone membership can be defined by Fibre  
Channel address, domain ID and port number, World Wide Name, or a combination. Soft  
zoning supports all port types.  
Hard Zoning (ACL Zoning)  
Access Control List (ACL) zoning divides the fabric for purposes of controlling discovery and  
inbound traffic. ACL zoning is a type of hard zoning that is hardware enforced. This type of  
zoning is useful for controlling access to certain devices without totally isolating them from  
the fabric. Devices can communicate with each other and transmit outside the ACL zone, but  
cannot receive inbound traffic from outside the zone. The ACL zone boundary is secure  
against inbound traffic. ACL zones can overlap; that is, a port can be a member of more than  
one ACL zone. ACL zone boundaries supersede soft zone boundaries. Membership can be  
defined only by domain ID and port number. ACL zoning supports all port types.  
Aliases  
To make it easier to add a group of ports or devices to one or more zones, you can create an  
alias. An alias is a named set of ports or devices that are grouped together for convenience.  
Unlike zones, aliases impose no communication restrictions between its members. You can  
add an alias to one or more zones. However, you cannot add a zone to an alias, nor can an alias  
be a member of another alias.  
Zone sets  
A zone set is a named group of zones. A zone can be a member of more than one zone set. All  
zones that are not members of a zone set belong to the orphan zone set. The orphan zone set is  
saved on the switch. Each switch in the fabric maintains its own zoning database containing  
one or more zone sets. This zoning database resides in non-volatile or permanent memory and  
information about displaying the zoning database.  
To apply zoning to a fabric, choose a zone set and activate it. When you activate a zone set, the  
switch distributes that zone set and its zones, excluding aliases, to every switch in the fabric.  
for information about displaying the active zone set.  
Zoning database  
Each switch has its own zoning database. The zoning database is made up of all aliases, zones,  
and zone sets that have been created on the switch or received from other switches. The switch  
maintains two copies of the inactive zoning database: one copy is maintained in temporary  
memory for editing purposes; the second copy is maintained in permanent memory. Zoning  
database edits are made on an individual switch basis and are not propagated to other switches  
in the fabric when saved.  
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The zoning limits for a fabric are as follows:  
MaxZoneSets is 256—The maximum number of zone sets that can be configured on the  
switch. This is enforced during the configuration of zoning and during a zoning database  
merge from the fabric.  
MaxZones is 256—The maximum number of zones that can be configured on the switch.  
This is enforced during the configuration of zoning and during a zoning database merge  
from the fabric.  
MaxAliases is 256—The maximum number of aliases that can be configured on the  
switch. This is enforced during the configuration of zoning and during a zoning database  
merge from the fabric.  
MaxTotalMembers is 2000—The maximum number of total zone and alias members that  
can be configured on the switch. This is enforced during the configuration of zoning and  
during a zoning database merge from the fabric. Aliases are considered zone members  
since they can be added to a zone just like a normal zone member.  
MaxZonesInZoneSets is 1000—The maximum number of zone linkages to zone sets that  
can be configured on the switch. This is enforced during the configuration of zoning and  
during a zoning database merge from the fabric. Every time a zone is added to a zoneset  
this constitutes a linkage.  
MaxMembersPerZone is 2000—The maximum number of zone members that can be  
added to any zone on the switch. This is enforced during the configuration of zoning and  
during a zoning database merge from the fabric. Aliases are considered zone members  
when added to a zone.  
MaxMembersPerAlias is 2000—The maximum number of zone members that can be  
added to any alias on the switch. This is enforced during the configuration of zoning and  
during a zoning database merge from the fabric.  
Zoning configuration  
You can set the Interop Auto Save and Default Visibility zoning configuration parameters  
using Switch Manager. The Interop Auto Save parameter determines whether changes to the  
active zone set that a switch receives from another switch in the fabric is saved to permanent  
memory on that switch. Interop Auto Save is not supported at this time. The Default Visibility  
parameter permits or prohibits communication among ports/devices when there is no active  
zone set. See Using the Zoning Config dialog box” on page 48 for information about zoning  
configuration using Switch Manager.  
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Using the Zoning Config dialog box  
Use the Zoning Config dialog box to change the Interop Auto Save and Default Visibility  
configuration parameters. In the faceplate display, select Zoning > Edit Zoning Config to  
open the Zoning Config dialog box (Figure 16). After making changes, click OK to put the  
new values into effect.  
Figure 16: Zoning Config dialog box  
Interop Auto Save parameter  
The Interop Auto Save parameter determines whether changes to the active zone set that a  
switch receives from other switches in the fabric is saved to the zoning database on that  
switch. Changes are saved when an updated zone set is activated. Zoning changes are always  
saved to temporary memory. However, if Interop Auto Save is enabled, the switch firmware  
saves changes to the active zone set in temporary memory and to the zoning database. If  
Interop Auto Save is disabled, changes to the active zone set are stored only in temporary  
memory, which is cleared when the switch is reset. Interop Auto Save is not supported at this  
time.  
Note: Disabling the Interop Auto Save parameter can be useful to prevent the propagation of  
zoning information when experimenting with different zoning schemes. However, leaving the  
Interop Auto Save parameter disabled can disrupt device configurations should a switch have to be  
reset. For this reason, the Interop Auto Save parameter should be enabled in a production  
environment. Interop Auto Save is not supported at this time.  
Default Visibility parameter  
Default visibility determines the level of communication that is permitted among ports/devices  
when there is no active zone set. The default visibility parameter can be set differently on each  
switch. When default visibility is enabled (ALL) on a switch, all ports/devices on the switch  
can communicate with all ports/devices on switches that also have default visibility enabled.  
When Default Visibility is disabled (NONE), none of the ports/devices on that switch can  
communicate with any other port/device in the fabric.  
Restoring default zoning  
Restoring the default zoning clears the switch of all zoning definitions.  
Caution: This command deactivates the active zone set.  
1. In the faceplate display, select Zoning > Restore Default Zoning.  
2. Click OK to restore default zoning and save changes to the zoning database.  
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Merging fabrics and zoning  
Note: HP does not support merging fabrics.  
Zone merge failure  
A zone merge fails if the two active zone sets have member zones with identical names that  
differ in membership or type. For example, consider Fabric A and Fabric B, each with a soft  
zone named “ZN1” in its active zone set. Fabric A “ZN1” contains a member specified by  
Domain ID 1 and Port 1; Fabric B “ZN1” contains a member specified by Domain ID 1 and  
Port 2. In this case, the merge fails because the two zones have the same name, but different  
membership.  
Zone Merge failure recovery  
When a zone merge failure occurs, the conflict that caused the failure must be resolved. You  
can correct a failure due to a zone conflict by deactivating one of the active zone sets or by  
editing the conflicting zones so that their membership is the same. You can deactivate the  
active zone set on one fabric if the active zone set on the other fabric accurately defines your  
zoning needs. If not, you must edit the zone memberships, and reactivate the zone sets. After  
correcting the zone membership, reset the isolated ports to allow the fabrics to join.  
Note: If you deactivate the active zone set in one fabric and the Interop Auto Save parameter is  
enabled, the active zone set from the second fabric propagates to the first fabric and replace all  
zones with matching names in the configured zone sets. Interop Auto Save is not supported at this  
time.  
If the zone sets to merge have the same Zone A that only differ in the type of zone (soft vs. hard),  
the zone sets merge. If this is a 2 switch fabric, Switch 1 states that Zone A is soft and Switch 2  
states that Zone A is ACL.  
See “Managing zones” on page 54 for information about adding and removing zone members.  
See “Resetting a port” on page 89 for information about resetting a port.  
Using the Edit Zoning dialog box  
To edit the zoning database for a particular switch, select Zoning > Edit Zoning. The Edit  
Zoning dialog box is displayed (Figure 17). Changes can only be made to inactive zone sets,  
which are stored in flash (non-volatile) memory and retained after resetting a switch.  
To apply zoning to a fabric, choose a zone set and activate it. When you activate a zone set, the  
switch distributes that zone set and its zones, excluding aliases, to every switch in the fabric.  
This zone set is known as the active zone set.  
You can not edit an active zone set on a switch. You must configure an inactive zone set to  
your needs and then activate that updated zone set to apply the changes to the fabric. When  
you activate a zone set, the switch distributes that zone set to the temporary zoning database on  
every switch in the fabric. In addition to the merged active zone set, each switch maintains its  
own original zone set in its zoning database. Only one zone set can be active at one time.  
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2
1
Zone sets tree  
2
Port/Device tree  
Figure 17: Edit Zoning dialog box  
Note: If the Interop Mode parameter is enabled on the Switch Properties dialog box, every time the  
active zone set changes, the switch copies it into an inactive zone set stored on the switch. You can  
edit this copy of the active zone set stored on the switch, and activate the updated copy to apply the  
changes to the active zone set. The edited copy then becomes the active zone set.  
As illustrated in Figure 17, the Edit Zoning dialog box has a Zone Sets tree and a Port/Device  
(or members) tree. Both trees use display conventions similar to the fabric tree for expanding  
and contracting zone sets, zones, and ports. An expanded port shows the port Fibre Channel  
address; an expanded address shows the port World Wide Name. Select items as follows:  
Click a zone, zone set, or port icon.  
Right-click to select a zone set or zone, and then open the corresponding menu.  
Hold down Shift while clicking several consecutive icons.  
Hold down Ctrl while clicking several non-consecutive icons. Using tool bar buttons,  
menus, or a drag-and-drop method, you can create and manage zone sets and zones in the  
zoning database. Table 8 describes the zoning tool bar operations.  
After defining zoning changes, click OK to implement those changes and exit the Edit Zoning  
dialog box. Click Apply to save changes without closing the Edit Zoning dialog box. Before  
zoning changes are implemented, Switch Manager checks for and reports zoning conflicts:  
Empty zone sets  
Empty zones  
Empty aliases  
ACL zones with non-domain ID/port number membership  
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Table 8: Edit Zoning dialog box tool bar buttons and icons  
Tool bar button / icon  
Description  
Create Zone Set—Create a new zone set  
Create Zone—Create a new zone  
Create Alias—Create another name for a set of objects  
Insert Member—Add the selected zone to a zone set, or add  
the selected port/device to a zone  
Remove Member—Delete the selected zone from a zone set,  
or delete the selected port/device from a zone  
Switch port—Not logged in  
Switch port—Logged in  
NL_Port (loop) device—Logged into fabric  
NL_Port (loop) device—Not logged into fabric  
N_Port device—Logged into a fabric  
N_Port device—Not logged into a fabric  
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Managing zone sets  
Zoning a fabric involves creating a zone set, creating zones as zone set members, and then  
adding devices as zone members. The zoning database supports multiple zone sets to serve the  
different security and access needs of your storage area network, but only one zone set can be  
active at one time. Managing zone sets consists of the following tasks:  
Note: Changes that you make to the zoning database are limited to the managed switch and do  
not propagate to the rest of the fabric. To distribute changes to configured zone sets fabric wide,  
you must edit the zoning databases on the individual switches.  
Creating a zone set  
1. Select Zoning > Edit Zoning. The Edit Zoning dialog box is displayed (Figure 17).  
2. Select Edit > Create Zone Set. The Create Zone Set dialog box is displayed.  
3. Enter a name for the zone set, and then click OK. The new zone set name is displayed in  
the Zone Sets dialog box. A zone set name must begin with a letter and be no longer than  
64 characters. Valid characters are 0-9, A-Z, a-z, _, -, ^, and $.  
4. To create new zones in a zone set, do one of the following:  
— Right-click a zone set and then select Create A Zone from the menu. In the Create a  
Zone dialog box, enter a name for the new zone, and then click OK. The new zone  
name is displayed in the Zone Sets dialog box.  
— Copy an existing zone by dragging a zone into the new zone set. See “Copying a zone  
5. Click Apply to save changes to the zoning database.  
Activating and deactivating a zone set  
You must activate a zone set to apply its zoning definitions to the fabric. Only one zone set can  
be active at one time. When you activate a zone set, the switch distributes that zone set to the  
temporary zoning database on every switch in the fabric.  
The purpose of the deactivate function is to suspend all fabric zoning, which results in free  
communication fabric wide or no communication depending on the default visibility setting.  
deactivate the active zone set before activating a new one.  
To activate a zone set, select Zoning > Activate Zone Set. The Activate Zone Set dialog  
box is displayed. Select a zone set from the Select Zone Set menu, and then click  
Activate.  
To deactivate the active zone set, select Zoning > Deactivate Zone Set. Acknowledge the  
warning about traffic disruption, and then click Yes to confirm that you want to deactivate  
the active zone set.  
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Copying a zone to a zone set  
To copy an existing zone and its membership from one zone set to another, Do the following:  
1. Select the zone and drag it to the chosen zone set.  
2. Click Apply to save changes to the zoning database.  
Removing a zone from a zone set or from all zone sets  
You can remove a zone from a zone set or from all zone sets in the database.  
1. Select Zoning > Edit Zoning. The Edit Zoning dialog box is displayed (Figure 17).  
2. Select the zone(s) to be removed from the Zone Sets tree.  
3. Select Edit > Remove to remove the zone from the zone set, or select Remove from All  
Zones to remove the zone from all zone sets.  
4. Click Apply to save changes to the zoning database.  
Alternatively, you may use shortcut menus to remove a zone from a zone set or from all zone  
sets in the database.  
Removing a zone set  
Removing a zone set from the database affects the member zones in the following ways:  
Member zones that are members of other zone sets are not affected.  
Member zones that are not members of other zone sets become members of the orphan  
zone set. The orphan zone set is saved on the switch.  
1. Select Zoning > Edit Zoning. The Edit Zoning dialog box is displayed (Figure 17).  
2. Select the zone set to be removed in the Zone Sets tree.  
3. Select Edit > Remove to remove the zone set.  
4. Click Apply to save changes to the zoning database.  
Alternatively, you may use shortcut menus to remove a zone set from the database.  
Removing all zoning definitions  
To clear all zone and zone set definitions from the zoning database, choose one of the  
following:  
Select Edit > Clear Zoning, and then click Yes in the Removes All dialog box to confirm  
that you want to delete all zones and zone sets.  
Right-click the Zone Sets heading at the top of the Zone Sets tree, and then select Clear  
Zoning from the menu. Click Yes to confirm that you want to delete all zone sets and  
zones.  
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Managing zones  
Managing zones involves the following:  
Note: Changes that you make to the zoning database are limited to the managed switch and do  
not propagate to the rest of the fabric. To distribute changes to configured zone sets fabric wide,  
you must edit the zoning databases on the individual switches.  
Creating a zone in a zone set  
When a zone is created, its zone type is soft. To change the zone type to a hard zone, refer to  
information on zone types (soft and hard).  
1. Select Zoning > Edit Zoning. The Edit Zoning dialog box is displayed (Figure 17).  
2. Select a zone set.  
3. Select Edit > Create a Zone. The Create a Zone dialog box is displayed.  
4. Enter a name for the new zone.  
5. Click OK.  
The new zone name is displayed in the Zone Sets dialog box. A zone name must begin  
with a letter and be no longer than 64 characters. Valid characters are 0-9, A-Z, a-z, _, ^, $,  
and -.  
Note: If you enter the name of a zone that already exists in the database, the Switch Manager asks  
if you would like to add that zone and its membership to the zone set.  
6. To add switch ports or attached devices to the zone, do one of the following:  
— In the zone set tree, select the zone set. In the graphic window, select the port to add to  
the zone. Select Edit > Add Members.  
— Select a port by port number, Fibre Channel address, or World Wide Name in the  
Port/Device tree, and drag it into the zone.  
— Select a port by port number, Fibre Channel address, or World Wide Name in the  
Port/Device tree. Right-click the zone and then select Add Zone Members.  
7. Click Apply to save changes to the zoning database.  
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Adding zone members  
Adding a zone member to a zone affects every zone set in which that zone is a member. To add  
member ports/devices to a zone, do one of the following:  
Select a port by port number, Fibre Channel address, or World Wide Name in the  
Port/Device tree, and drag it into the zone. To select and drag multiple ports/devices, press  
and hold Ctrl while dragging.  
Select one or more ports by port number, Fibre Channel address, or World Wide Name in  
the Port/Device tree. Right-click the zone and then select Add Zone Members from the  
menu.  
Select Edit > Create Members. Choose the WWN, Domain/Port, or First Port Address  
option and enter the port hex value.  
Click Apply to save changes to the zoning database.  
Note: Domain ID conflicts can result in automatic reassignment of switch domain IDs. These  
reassignments are not reflected in zones that use domain ID/port number pair to define their  
membership. Be sure to reconfigure zones that are affected by a domain ID change.  
Creating a member  
The Create a Member dialog box allows you to add a member to a zone or alias that can not be  
added using the drag/drop method.  
1. Select Zoning > Edit Zoning. The Edit Zoning dialog box is displayed (Figure 17).  
2. Select the zone or alias in the left pane in which to add a member.  
3. Select Edit > Create Members. The Create a Member dialog box is displayed.  
4. Click WWN, Domain Port, or FC Address.  
5. Enter the hexadecimal value for the new zone member. Enter 16 digits for a WWN  
member, 4 digits for a Domain Port member (DDPP), or 6 digits for an FC Address  
member (DDPPAA - D=Domain ID, P=PortNumber, A=ALPA).  
6. Click OK.  
Renaming a zone or a zone set  
1. Select Zoning > Edit Zoning. The Edit Zoning dialog box is displayed (Figure 17).  
2. Select the zone/zone set to be renamed in the Zone Sets tree.  
3. Select Edit > Rename. The Rename Zone/Rename Zone Set dialog box is displayed.  
4. Enter a new name for the zone/zone set.  
5. Click OK.  
Removing a zone member  
Removing a zone member affects every zone and zone set in which that zone is a member.  
1. Select Zoning > Edit Zoning. The Edit Zoning dialog box is displayed (Figure 17).  
2. Select the zone member to be removed.  
3. Select Edit > Remove.  
4. Click OK.  
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Removing a zone from a zone set  
Zones that are no longer members of any zone set are moved to the orphan zone set. The  
orphan zone set is saved on the switch.  
1. Select Zoning > Edit Zoning. The Edit Zoning dialog box is displayed (Figure 17).  
2. Select the zone to be removed in the Edit Zoning dialog box.  
The selected zone is removed from that zone set only.  
3. Select Edit > Remove.  
4. Click OK.  
Removing a zone from all zone sets  
Zones that are no longer members of any zone set are moved to the orphan zone set. The  
orphan zone set is saved on the switch. To remove a zone from all zone sets including the  
orphan zone set:  
1. Select Zoning > Edit Zoning. The Edit Zoning dialog box is displayed (Figure 17).  
2. Select the zone to be removed in the Edit Zoning dialog box.  
3. Select Edit > Remove Zone from All Sets.  
4. Click OK.  
Changing zone types  
1. Select the switch with the zone type to change in the faceplate display.  
2. Select Zoning. The Edit Zoning dialog box is displayed (Figure 17).  
3. Select the zone to change in the Zone Sets tree.  
4. Select Edit > Set Zone Type. The Set Zone Type dialog box is displayed.  
5. Select Soft or ACL from the Zone Type drop-down list.  
— Soft zoning is the least restrictive type of zoning.  
— ACL zoning is hard zoning and is enforced by hardware and defines access to a given  
port.  
Managing aliases  
An alias is a collection of objects that can be zoned together. An alias is not a zone, and can  
not have a zone or another alias as a member. Managing aliases includes:  
Note: Changes that you make to the zoning database are limited to the managed switch and do  
not propagate to the rest of the fabric. To distribute changes to configured zone sets fabric wide,  
you must edit the zoning databases on the individual switches. You do not see aliases in the active  
zone set.  
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Creating an alias  
1. Select Zoning > Edit Zoning. The Edit Zoning dialog box is displayed (Figure 17).  
2. Select Edit > Create Alias. The Create Alias dialog box is displayed.  
3. Enter a name for the alias, and then click OK.  
The alias name is displayed in the Zone Sets dialog box. An alias name must begin with a  
letter and be no longer than 64 characters. Valid characters are 0-9, A-Z, a-z, _, $, ^, and -.  
4. Click OK.  
Adding a member to an alias  
You can add a member to an alias in the following ways:  
Drag-and-drop method.  
Select the alias in the left pane and the member in the right pane to add to that alias, and  
then click Insert.  
Select the alias in the left pane and the member in the right pane to add to that alias, and  
then select Edit > Add Members.  
To add a member to an alias using the drag-and-drop method:  
1. On the member to be added, click and hold down the mouse button.  
2. Drag the selected member from the right pane to the alias in the left pane.  
To add a member to an alias using the menu options:  
1. Select Zoning > Edit Zoning. The Edit Zoning dialog box is displayed (Figure 17).  
2. Select an alias in the left pane.  
3. Select the member to add to the selected alias in the right pane.  
4. Choose one of the following:  
— Select Edit > Add Members.  
— Click Insert.  
5. Click OK.  
Removing an alias from all zones  
To remove an alias from all zones:  
1. Select Zoning > Edit Zoning. The Edit Zoning dialog box is displayed (Figure 17).  
2. Select the alias to be removed in the Zone Sets tree.  
3. Select Edit > Remove Alias from All Zones. The Remove dialog box is displayed.  
4. Click Yes.  
Saving the Zoning Database to a File  
You can save the zoning database to an XML file. You can later reload this zoning database on  
the same switch or another switch.  
1. Select Zoning > Edit Zoning. The Edit Zoning dialog box is displayed (Figure 17).  
2. Select File > Save As. The Save dialog box is displayed.  
3. Enter a file name for the database file.  
4. Click Save.  
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Managing switches  
This section describes the following tasks that manage switches in the fabric.  
Managing user accounts  
Only the Admin account can manage user accounts with the User Account Administration  
dialog box. However, any user can modify their own password. Select Switch > User  
Accounts. The User Account Administration dialog box is displayed. A user account includes  
an account name or login, password, authority level, and expiration date.  
Switches come from the factory with the following user accounts:  
Table 9: Factory Supplied User Accounts  
Account name  
Password  
Admin authority  
Expiration  
admin  
images  
admin  
images  
true  
false  
never expires  
never expires  
The Admin account can create, remove, or modify user accounts, and change account  
passwords. The Admin account can also view and modify the switch and its configuration with  
Switch Manager. The Admin account can not be removed. Users without Admin authority are  
limited to viewing switch status and configuration.  
The Images account can not be removed, and is required for exchanging files with the switch  
using FTP.  
Managing user accounts includes:  
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Creating user accounts  
A switch can have a maximum of 15 user accounts.  
1. Select Switch > User Accounts. The User Account Administration dialog box is  
displayed (Figure 18).  
Figure 18: User Account Administration dialog box – Add Account  
2. Click the Add Account tab at the bottom of the dialog box. The Add Account tab is  
displayed.  
3. Enter an account name in the New Account Login box. Account names are limited to 15  
characters.  
4. Click the Admin Authority Enabled check box to grant admin authority to the account  
name.  
5. Enter a password in the New Password box and enter it again in the Verify Password  
box. A password must have a minimum of 4 characters and no more than 20.  
6. Select an option from the Account Expiration Date area.  
7. Click Add Account.  
Removing a user account  
1. Select Switch > User Accounts. The User Account Administration dialog box is  
displayed (Figure 18).  
2. Click the Remove Account tab at the bottom of the dialog box. The Remove Account tab  
is displayed (Figure 19).  
3. Select the account (login) name from the list of accounts at the top of the dialog box, and  
then click Remove Account.  
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Figure 19: User Account Administration dialog box – Remove Account  
Changing a user account password  
1. Select Switch > User Accounts. The User Account Administration dialog box is  
displayed.  
2. Click the Change Password tab at the bottom of the dialog box. The Change Password  
tab is displayed (Figure 20).  
3. Select the account (login) name from the list of accounts at the top of the dialog box,  
4. Enter the password in the Old Password, New Password, and Verify Password boxes.  
5. Click Change Password.  
Any user can change their password for their account, but only the Admin account name  
can change the password for another user’s account. If the administrator does not know  
the user’s original password, the administrator must remove the account, and then add the  
account again.  
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Figure 20: User Account Administration dialog box – Change Password  
Modifying a user account  
1. Select Switch > User Accounts. The User Account Administration dialog box is  
displayed.  
2. Click the Modify Account tab at the bottom of the dialog box. The Modify Account tab is  
displayed (Figure 21).  
Figure 21: User Account Administration dialog box—Modify Account  
3. Select the account (login) name from the list of accounts at the top of the dialog box.  
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4. Click the Admin Authority Enabled check box to grant admin authority to the account  
name.  
5. Select an option from the Account Expiration Date area.  
6. Click Modify Account.  
7. Click Close.  
Displaying switch information  
The following faceplate display and data windows provide information about the name server,  
the device and HBA, switch specifications and addresses, configuration parameters,  
performance statistics, port information and configured zone sets information.  
Figure 22: Faceplate display—Switch data window  
The fabric updates the topology and faceplate displays by forwarding changes in status to the  
management system as they occur. You can allow the fabric to update the switch status, or you  
can refresh the display at any time.  
To refresh switch status in the display, do one of the following:  
Click Refresh.  
Select View > Refresh.  
Press F5.  
Right-click a switch in the topology display, and then select Refresh Switch.  
Right-click in the graphic window of the faceplate display, and then select Refresh  
Switch.  
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Name Server data window  
The Name Server data window displays information about the devices that are logged into the  
fabric. Click the Name Server tab below the data window to display name server information  
for all devices that are logged into the selected fabric. To narrow the display to devices that are  
logged into specific switches, select one or more switches in the fabric tree or the topology  
display. See Table 10 for a description of the entries in the Name Server data window and  
Table 10: Name Server data window entries  
Entry  
Description  
Device type: target or initiator  
Switch name  
Target/Initiator  
Switch  
Port  
Switch port address  
Address  
Type  
Fibre Channel address  
Node type  
WWNN  
WWPN  
Vendor  
World Wide Node Name  
World Wide Port Name  
Host Bus Adapter/Device vendor  
Device Fibre Channel protocol types  
The active zone to which the device belongs  
FC-4 types  
Active zones  
Switch data window  
The Switch data window displays current network and switch information for the selected  
switches. See “Configuring a switch” on page 68 for more information about the Switch data  
window. To open the Switch data window, select one or more switches in the topology  
display, or open the faceplate display, and then click the Switch tab below the data window.  
Table 11 describes the Switch data window entries.  
Table 11: Switch data window entries  
Entry  
Description  
Switch Fibre Channel address  
Switch World Wide Name  
First port address  
World Wide Name  
Serial number  
Number assigned to each switch chassis  
(required for license keys)  
Reason for status  
User name  
Additional status information  
Account name  
Login level  
Authority level  
Super user  
Super user privileges enabled/disabled  
Enforcement of account names and authority  
Switch manufacturer  
User authentication enabled  
Vendor  
Firmware version  
Active firmware version  
Inactive firmware version  
Pending firmware version  
This does not apply to this switch  
Firmware version that is activated at the next  
reset  
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Table 11: Switch data window entries (Continued)  
Entry  
PROM/Boot version  
MAC address  
Description  
PROM boot version  
Media Access Control address  
Internet Protocol address  
IP address  
Subnet mask  
Mask that determines the IP address subnet  
Gateway address  
Gateway  
SNMP enabled  
Negotiated domain ID  
SNMP enabled/disabled  
The domain ID currently being used by the  
fabric  
Configured domain ID  
Domain ID lock  
The domain ID defined by the network  
administrator  
Domain ID lock status  
(prevents (true) or permits (false) dynamic  
domain ID reassignment)  
Number of ports  
Switch type  
Number of ports activated on the switch  
Switch model  
Operational state  
Switch operational state: online, offline,  
diagnostic  
Administrative state  
Current switch administrative state  
Configured admin state  
Switch administrative state that is stored in the  
switch configuration  
R_A_TOV  
E_D_TOV  
Resource allocation timeout value  
Error detect timeout value  
Link data window  
The Link data window displays information about all switch links in the fabric or selected  
links. This information includes the switch name, the port number at the end of each link, and  
the link status.  
To open the Link data window, click the Link tab below the data window in the topology  
display.  
Port Statistics data window  
The Port Statistics data window displays port performance data for the selected ports.  
To open the Port Statistics data window, click the Port Stats tab below the data window in the  
faceplate display. See Table 23 for a description of the Port Statistics data window entries.  
The Statistics menu is available on the Port Statistics data window, and provides different  
ways to view detailed port information. Click the down arrow to open the menu. Open the  
menu, and then select Absolute to view the total count of statistics since the last switch reset.  
Select Rate to view the number of statistics counted per second over the polling period. Select  
Baseline to view the total count of statistics since the last time the baseline was set. Click  
Clear Baseline to set the current baseline.  
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Port Information data window  
The Port Information data window displays port detail information for the selected ports. To  
open the Port Statistics data window, click the Port Info tab below the data window in the  
faceplate display. Refer to Table 24 for a description of the Port Information data window  
entries.  
Configured Zonesets data windows  
The Configured Zonesets data window displays all zone sets, zones, aliases, and zone  
membership in the zoning database (Figure 23).  
To open the Configured Zonesets data window, click the Configured Zonesets tab below the  
data window in the faceplate display. To view the active zonesets in the Active Zonesets data  
window, open the topology display, and then click the Active Zonesets data window tab.  
The Configured Zonesets data window uses display conventions for expanding and  
contracting entries that are similar to the fabric tree. An entry handle located to the left of an  
entry in the tree indicates that the entry can be expanded. Click this handle or double-click the  
following entries to expand or collapse them.  
A zone set entry expands to show its member zones.  
A zone entry expands to show its members by port number, World Wide Name, or Fibre  
Channel address.  
The alias entry expands to show its entries.  
Figure 23: Configured Zonesets data window  
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Configuring port threshold alarms  
You can configure the switch to generate alarms for selected events. Configuring an alarm  
involves choosing an event type, rising and falling triggers, a sample window, and finally  
enabling or disabling the alarm.  
1. Select Switch > Port Threshold Alarm Configuration. The Port Threshold Alarm  
Configuration dialog box is displayed (Figure 24).  
The Port Threshold Alarm Configuration dialog box prompts you to enable or disable all  
alarms, select an event, set triggers, set a sample window and enable or disable an  
individual alarm.  
Figure 24: Port Threshold Alarm Configuration dialog box  
2. Check Enable All Port Threshold Alarms to enable monitoring for all the individual  
alarm types that are enabled.  
The Enable All Port Threshold Alarms check box is the master control for the  
individual alarms. For example, the switch monitors CRC errors only if both CRC Error  
Enable and Enable All Port Threshold Alarms are checked.  
3. Select an event type from the Port Threshold Alarm drop-down list. Choose from the  
following options:  
— CRC error monitoring  
— Decode error monitoring  
— Login monitoring  
— Logout monitoring  
— Loss of signal monitoring  
4. Check Enable to make the alarm eligible for use.  
5. Enter a value for the rising trigger.  
A rising trigger alarm is generated when the event count per interval exceeds the rising  
trigger. The switch does not generate another rising trigger alarm for that event until the  
count descends below the falling trigger and rises again above the rising trigger. Consider  
the example in Figure 25.  
6. Enter a value for the falling trigger.  
A falling trigger alarm is generated when the event count per interval descends below the  
falling trigger.  
Note: The switch disables a port if a rising trigger alarm is not cleared after three consecutive  
sample windows.  
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Generate rising  
trigger alarm;  
eligibility ends  
Generate rising  
trigger alarm;  
eligibility ends  
Rising  
Trigger  
Event  
Count  
Falling  
Trigger  
Generate falling  
trigger alarm;  
eligibility is reset  
Sample Window  
Figure 25: Port Threshold Alarm example  
7. Enter a sample window in seconds.  
The sample window defines the period of time in which to count events.  
8. Repeat step 3 through step 7 for each alarm you want to configure or enable.  
9. Click OK.  
Exporting name server information to a file  
To save name server information to a file, open the topology display and do the following:  
1. Select one or more switches. If no switches are selected, name server information is  
gathered for all switches.  
2. Select Switch > Export Name Server. The Save dialog box is displayed.  
3. Enter a file name in the Save dialog box.  
4. Click Save.  
Paging a switch  
You can use the beacon feature to page a switch. The beacon feature causes all Logged-In  
LEDs to flash, making it easier to recognize.  
To page a switch, select Switch > Toggle Beacon.  
To cancel the beacon, reselect Toggle Beacon.  
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Setting the date/time and NTP client  
The Date/Time and Network Time Protocol (NTP) dialog box enables you to set the date and  
time manually on a switch, or to enable NTP Client to synchronize the date and time on the  
switch with an NTP server. Enabling the NTP client ensures the consistency of date and time  
stamps in alarms and log entries. An Ethernet connection to an NTP server is required.  
1. Select a switch in the topology display, and open the faceplate display.  
2. Select Switch > Set Date/Time. The Switch Date/Time dialog box is displayed.  
3. Choose one of the following:  
— Enter the year, month, day and time in the Switch Date/Time dialog box, and then  
click OK. The new date and time take effect immediately.  
— Click NTP Client Enabled to enable the switch to synchronize its time with an NTP  
server. Enter the IP address of the NTP server. Ethernet connection to NTP server is  
required.  
4. Click OK.  
Resetting a switch  
Resetting a switch reboots the switch using configuration parameters in memory. Depending  
on the reset type, a switch reset may or may not include a Power On Self Test. Table 12  
describes the types of switch resets.  
Table 12: Switch resets  
Type  
Description  
Reset without Power On Self  
Test (POST)  
Resets a switch without a Power On Self Test. This reset  
activates the pending firmware and it is disruptive to switch  
traffic.  
Hard reset  
Resets a switch with a Power On Self Test. This reset activates  
the pending firmware and it is disruptive to switch traffic.  
1. Select the switch to be reset, and then open the faceplate display.  
2. Select Switch > Reset Switch.  
— Select Reset to perform a standard reset.  
— Select Hard Reset to perform a hard reset.  
Configuring a switch  
Switch configuration is divided into areas:  
Switch properties specify switch-wide Fibre Channel settings and Network properties specify  
Ethernet and SNMP settings.  
Each of these configuration options are discussed in the following sections.  
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Configuration wizard  
The Configuration wizard is a series of dialog boxes you can use to configure the IP address  
and other basic parameters on new or replacement switches. Switch Manager detects the first  
time use and present the Initial Start Dialog—Switch Manager dialog box, from which the  
Configuration wizard can be launched. You can also launch the Configuration wizard from the  
Wizards menu in either the topology display or the faceplate display by opening the Wizards  
menu, and then selecting Configuration Wizard.  
Switch properties  
To open the Switch Properties dialog box, either select a switch in the topology display or  
open the faceplate display for the switch you are configuring, and then select Switch > Switch  
Properties. You may also right-click a switch graphic in the topology display or faceplate  
display, and then select Switch Properties from the menu.  
Use the Switch Properties dialog box to change the following switch configuration  
parameters:  
The timeout values are displayed only for reference purposes when the switch is online; they  
become active when the switch is taken offline. After making changes, click OK to put the  
new values into effect.  
Figure 26: Switch Properties dialog box  
Symbolic Name parameter  
The symbolic name is a user-defined name of up to 32 characters that identifies the switch.  
The symbolic name is used in the topology and faceplate displays, as well as many data  
windows to more easily identify switches. Illegal characters are the pound sign (#), semi-colon  
(;), and comma (,).  
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Administrative State parameter  
The switch administrative state determines the operational state of the switch. The switch  
administrative state exists in two forms: the configured administrative state and the current  
administrative state.  
The configured administrative state is the state that is saved in the switch configuration  
and is preserved across switch resets. Switch Manager always makes changes to the  
configured administrative state. The configured administrative state is displayed in the  
Switch Properties dialog box.  
The current administrative state is the state that is applied to the switch for temporary  
purposes and is not retained across switch resets. The current administrative state is set  
Table 13 describes the administrative state values.  
Table 13: Switch administrative states  
Parameter  
Description  
Online  
The switch is available.  
The switch is unavailable.  
Offline  
Diagnostics  
The switch is in diagnostics mode, is unavailable, and tests  
can then be run on all ports of the switch.  
Domain ID and Domain ID Lock parameters  
The domain ID is a unique Fibre Channel identifier for the switch. The Fibre Channel address  
consists of the domain ID, port ID, and the Arbitrated Loop Physical Address (ALPA). The  
maximum number of switches within a fabric is 239 with each switch having a unique domain  
ID.  
Switches come from the factory with the domain IDs unlocked. This means that if there is a  
domain ID conflict in the fabric, the switch with the highest principal priority, or the principal  
switch, reassigns any domain ID conflicts and establishes the fabric. If you lock the domain ID  
on a switch and a domain ID conflict occurs, one of the switches isolates as a separate fabric  
and the Logged-In LEDs on both switches flash to show the affected ports. See the Set  
Config command” on page 137 for information about the switch keyword and the Domain ID  
Lock and Principal Priority parameters.  
If you connect a new switch to an existing fabric with its domain ID unlocked, and a domain  
conflict occurs, the new switch isolates as a separate fabric. However, you can remedy this by  
resetting the new switch or taking it offline then back online. The principal switch reassigns  
the domain ID and the switch joins the fabric.  
Note: Domain ID reassignment is not reflected in zoning that is defined by domain ID and port  
number pair. You must reconfigure zones that are affected by domain ID reassignment.  
Broadcast Support parameter  
Broadcast is supported, which allows for TCP/IP support. Broadcast is implemented using the  
proposed standard specified in Multi-Switch Broadcast for FC-SW-3, T11 Presentation  
Number T11/02-031v0. Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) is used to set up a fabric spanning  
tree used in transmission of broadcast frames. Broadcast frames are retransmitted on all online  
F_Ports. Broadcast zoning is supported with Access Control List (ACL) hard zones. When a  
broadcast frame is received, these hard zones are enforced at the F_Port. If the originator of  
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the broadcast is in a hard zone, the frame is retransmitted on all online F_Ports within the hard  
zone. If the originator of the broadcast frame is not in a hard zone, the frame is retransmitted  
on online F_Ports that are not in a hard zone. The default setting is disabled.  
In-band Management parameter  
In-band Management is the ability to manage switches across inter-switch links using Switch  
Manager, SNMP, management server. The switch comes from the factory with in-band  
management enabled. If you disable in-band management on a particular switch, you can no  
longer communicate with that switch by means other than a direct Ethernet or serial  
connection. In-band Management is not supported at this time.  
Interop Mode parameter  
When a zone set is activated, this and other FC-SW-2 compliant switches propagate the active  
zone set to all switches in the fabric. Some non-FC-SW-2 compliant switches propagate not  
only the active zone set, but the entire zoning database. Disabling the Interop Mode parameter  
causes the Switch switch to propagate the zoning database, and therefore, interoperate with  
non-FC-SW-2 switches. For FC-SW-2 compliant fabrics, the Interop Mode parameter should  
be enabled. Interop Mode is not supported at this time.  
Legacy Address Format parameter  
Legacy Address Format should be enabled only to permit interoperation with certain older  
non-FC-SW-2 switches. Enabling this setting under other circumstances disables zoning that  
is defined by domain ID and port number. This setting is available only when the Interop  
Mode setting is disabled. Contact your HP authorized service provider for assistance in using  
this feature. Legacy Address Format is not supported at this time.  
Timeout Values parameters  
The switch timeout values determine the timeout values for all ports on the switch. Table 14  
describes the switch timeout parameters. The timeout values must be the same for all switches  
in the fabric.  
Note: Mismatched timeout values disrupt the fabric. These values should not be changed unless  
absolutely necessary. The switch must be offline to change the values. Use the Switch Properties  
dialog box to take the switch offline.  
Table 14: Timeout values  
Parameter  
Description  
R_A_TOV  
Resource Allocation Timeout: Represents the maximum time a frame  
could be delayed in the fabric and still be delivered. The default is  
10000 milliseconds.  
E_D_TOV  
Error Detect Timeout: Represents the maximum round trip time that an  
operation between two N_Ports could require. The default is 2000  
milliseconds.  
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Network properties  
Use the Network Properties dialog box to change the following network settings:  
1. Select a switch in the topology display or open the faceplate display.  
2. Select Switch > Network Properties. The Network Properties dialog box is displayed  
(Figure 27).  
3. After making changes, click OK to put the new values into effect.  
Note: Read Community, Trap Community, and Write Community are similar to passwords and are  
write-only boxes. Current settings are not displayed.  
Figure 27: Network Properties dialog box  
IP Configuration parameters  
The IP configuration identifies the switch on the Ethernet network and determines which  
network discovery method to use. Table 15 describes the IP configuration parameters.  
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Table 15: IP configuration parameters  
Parameter  
Description  
Network  
Use one of the following methods to assign the IP address:  
Discovery  
Static—Uses the IP configuration parameters entered in the Switch  
Properties dialog box.  
BootP—Acquires the IP configuration from a BootP server.  
RARP (Reverse Address Resolution Protocol)—Acquires the IP address from  
an RARP server. An RARP request is broadcast with up to three retries,  
each at 5 second intervals. If no IP address is obtained, the switch reverts to  
the previously configured IP address.  
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)—Acquires the IP  
configuration from a DHCP server. If no satisfactory lease is obtained, the  
DHCP client attempts to use the previously configured lease. If the previous  
lease cannot be used, no IP address is assigned to this switch in order to  
avoid an IP address conflict. The DHCP server must then be made  
available.  
If a BootP, RARP, or DHCP server is not available, the switch attempts to use a  
previously assigned valid lease. If no lease was ever assigned, the switch  
attempts to use the previously assigned static IP address.  
IP Address  
Subnet mask  
Gateway  
Internet Protocol (IP) address for the Ethernet port. Default: 10.0.0.1.  
Subnet mask address for the Ethernet port. Default value: 255.0.0.0.  
IP gateway address. Default: 10.0.0.254.  
SNMP Configuration parameters  
The SNMP configuration defines how authentication traps are managed. Table 16 describes  
the SNMP configuration parameters. Illegal characters for the user-defined boxes are the  
pound sign (#), semi-colon (;), and comma (,).  
Table 16: SNMP Configuration parameter  
Parameter  
Description  
SNMP Enabled  
Enables or disables SNMP communication with other switches  
in the fabric.  
Contact  
Specifies the name (up to 64 characters) of the person who is  
to be contacted to respond to trap events.  
The default is “undefined.  
Read Community  
Read community password (up to 32 characters) that  
authorizes an SNMP agent to read information from the  
switch. This is a write-only box. The value on the switch and  
the SNMP management server must be the same.  
The default is “public.  
Trap Community  
SNMP Proxy  
Trap community password (up to 32 characters) that  
authorizes an SNMP agent to receive traps. This is a  
write-only box. The value on the switch and the SNMP  
management server must be the same.  
The default is “public.  
If enabled, you can use SNMP to monitor and configure any  
switch in the fabric.  
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Table 16: SNMP Configuration parameter (Continued)  
Parameter  
Description  
Location  
Specifies the name (up to 64 characters) for the switch  
location.  
The default is “undefined.  
Authentication Trap  
Enables or disables the reporting of SNMP authentication  
failures. If enabled, a notification trap is sent when incorrect  
community string values are used.  
The default is “False.  
Write Community  
Write community password (up to 32 characters) that  
authorizes an SNMP agent to write information to the switch.  
This is a write-only box. The value on the switch and the  
SNMP management server must be the same.  
The default is “private.  
SNMP Trap Configuration  
The SNMP trap configuration defines how traps are set. Choose from the tabs Trap1 – Trap 5  
to configure each trap. Table 17 describes the SNMP configuration parameters.  
Table 17: SNMP trap configuration parameters  
Parameter  
Description  
Trap Version  
Specifies the SNMP version (1 or 2) with which to format traps.  
Trap 1 Enabled  
Enables or disables the trap.  
If disabled, traps are not configurable.  
Trap Address*  
Specifies the IP address to which SNMP traps are sent.  
A maximum of 5 trap addresses are supported.  
The default address for trap 1 is 10.0.0.254.  
The default address for traps 2–5 is 0.0.0.0.  
Trap Port*  
The port number on which the trap is sent.  
The default is 162.  
Trap Severity  
Specifies a severity level to assign to the trap.  
Open the menu and choose a level. The Trap 1 Enabled check box on  
the Network Properties dialog box must be enabled to access this  
menu.  
Trap severity levels include Unknown, Emergency, Alert, Critical,  
Error, Warning, Notify, Info, Debug, and Mark.  
* Trap address (other than 0.0.0.0) and trap port combinations must be unique. For example, if  
trap 1 and trap 2 have the same address, they must have different port values. Similarly, if trap  
1 and 2 have the same port value, they must have different addresses.  
Remote Logging parameter  
The Remote Logging (syslog) parameter enables saving of the log information to a remote  
host that supports the syslog protocol. When enabled, the log entries are sent to the syslog host  
at the IP address entered in the Logging Host IP Address box. Log entries are saved in the  
internal switch log whether this feature is enabled or not.  
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To save log information to a remote host, you must edit the syslog.conffile (located on  
the remote host) and then restart the syslog daemon. Consult your operating system  
documentation for information on how to configure Remote Logging. The syslog.conf  
file on the remote host must contain an entry that specifies the name of the log file in which to  
save error messages.  
Add the following line to the syslog.conffile:  
local0.info <tab> /var/adm/messages.name  
A <tab>separates the Selector (local0.info) and Action (/var/adm/messages/  
messages.name).  
Archiving a switch configuration  
You can create an XML archive file containing the configuration parameters. Basically, any  
data received by Switch Manager is archived. However, user accounts and passwords are  
available only through the command line interface, and are not received by Switch Manager,  
and thus are not archived. Archived parameters include the following:  
Switch properties and statistics  
IP configuration  
SNMP configuration  
Port properties and statistics  
Alarm configuration  
Zoning configuration  
This archive file can be used to restore the configuration on the same switch or on a  
replacement switch. You can also use the archive file as a template for configuring new  
switches to add to a fabric. User account information is not archived. The archive can be used  
later to restore the switch. See “Restoring a switch configuration” on page 75 for more  
information.  
1. Select Switch > Archive. The Save dialog box is displayed.  
2. Enter a file name in the Save dialog box.  
3. Click Save.  
Restoring a switch configuration  
Restoring a switch loads the archived switch configuration parameters to the switch. The  
switch configuration must be archived before it can be restored. See “Archiving a switch  
Caution: The switch being restored should be physically disconnected from the fabric.  
Restoring a switch in a fabric can severely disrupt the fabric. After the restore process is  
complete, the switch can be reconnected to the fabric.  
1. Log in to the fabric through the switch you want to restore.  
2. Select Switch > Restore. The Restore dialog box is displayed (Figure 28).  
The Restore dialog box offers a Full Restore and a Selective Restore tab.  
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Figure 28: Restore dialog boxes – Full and Selective  
3. Enter the archive file name or browse for the file. This archive file must be one that was  
produced by the Switch Manager Archive function. Configuration backup files created  
with the Config Backup CLI command are not compatible with the Switch Manager  
Restore function.  
4. To restore all configuration settings, click the Full Restore tab, and then click Restore.  
To restore selected configuration settings, click the Selective Restore tab and check one  
or more of the following boxes, and then click Restore:  
Network Properties—Restores all settings presented in the Network Properties  
dialog box except the IP address. Refer toNetwork properties” on page 72.  
IP Address—Restores switch IP address in addition to the other network properties.  
Switch Properties: Restores all settings presented in the Switch Properties dialog box  
Domain ID—Restores switch domain ID in addition to the other switch properties.  
Port Properties—Restores all settings presented in the Port Properties dialog box.  
Configured Zoning—Restores all zone sets, zones, and aliases in the switches zoning  
database.  
5. If you select the Configured Zoning or Full Restore option and the file contains zone  
sets, a dialog box prompts you to activate one of those zone sets.  
6. Click Yes.  
7. Select a zone set from the drop-down list in the Select Zone Set to be Activated dialog  
box.  
8. Click OK and view the results in the top pane of the Restore dialog box.  
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Restoring the factory default configuration  
You can restore the switch and port configuration settings to the factory default values. To  
restore the factory configuration on a switch, select Switch > Restore Factory Defaults.  
Table 18 lists the factory default switch configuration settings.  
Restoring the switch to the factory default configuration does not restore the account name and  
password settings. To restore user accounts, select Maintenance > Reset Password File.  
Refer to “Recovering a Switch” in the Installation Guide for your switch for information about  
maintenance mode and the Maintenance menu.  
Table 18: Factory default configuration settings  
Setting  
Value  
Symbolic Name  
Administrative State  
Domain ID  
2/8q FC Switch  
Online  
1
Domain ID Lock  
False  
In-band Management  
Broadcast Support  
Resource Allocation Timeout (R_A_TOV)  
Interop Mode  
True  
Enable  
10000 milliseconds  
True (not supported)  
Disabled  
True  
I/O Stream Guard  
Device Scan Enabled  
Interop Credits  
0 (not supported)  
2000 milliseconds  
True  
Error Detect Timeout (E_D_TOV)  
SNMP Enabled  
SNMP Proxy  
True  
IP Address  
10.0.0.1  
255.0.0.0  
10.0.0.254  
Static  
Subnet Mask Address  
Gateway Address  
Network Discovery  
Remote Logging  
Remote Logging Host Ip Address  
Contact  
False  
10.0.0.254  
Undefined  
Undefined  
False  
Location  
Trap Enabled  
Trap Port  
162  
Trap Address  
Trap 1: 10.0.0.254; Traps 2-5: 0.0.0.0  
Trap Community  
Read Community  
Write Community  
Port State  
Public  
Public  
Private  
Online  
Auto-detect  
GL  
Port Speed  
Port Type  
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Downloading a support file  
The Download Support File menu option assembles all log files and switch memory data into  
a core dump file (dump_support.tgz zip). This file can be sent to technical support  
personnel for troubleshooting switch problems. The menu option is not displayed for switches  
that don't support the download support file function.  
1. Select Switch > Download Support File. The Download Support File dialog box is  
displayed.  
2. Click Browse to define a location for the support file or type the path in the Text box.  
3. Click Start to begin the process of creating and downloading the support file to your  
workstation.  
4. Observe the status in the Status area.  
5. After the support file is saved to your workstation, click Close.  
Installing firmware  
Installing firmware involves loading, unpacking, and activating the firmware image on the  
switch. Switch Manager does this in one operation. To provide consistent performance  
throughout the fabric, ensure that all switches are running the same version of firmware.  
The switch only supports one firmware image, and thus there is no inactive firmware image.  
The pending firmware version only differs from the active version during the brief period  
while the switch is resetting to activate the firmware. Firmware management tools enable you  
to install and activate new firmware.  
You can load and activate firmware on an operating switch without disrupting data traffic or  
having to re-initialize attached devices. If you attempt to perform a non-disruptive activation  
without satisfying the following conditions, the switch performs a disruptive activation:  
No changes are being made to switches in the fabric including powering up, powering  
down, and switch configuration changes.  
No port in the fabric is in the diagnostic state.  
No zoning changes are being made in the fabric.  
No changes are being made to attached devices including powering up, powering down,  
disconnecting, connecting, and HBA configuration changes.  
Ports that are stable when the non-disruptive activation begins and then change states, are  
reset. When the non-disruptive activation is complete, Switch Manager sessions reconnect  
automatically. However, Telnet sessions must be restarted manually.  
Select a switch in the topology display and double-click to open the Faceplate display.  
6. Select Switch > Load Firmware. The Firmware Upload dialog box is displayed.  
7. Click Select to browse and then select the firmware file to be uploaded.  
8. Click Start to begin the firmware load process.  
9. Click OK to continue firmware installation or click Cancel to cancel the firmware  
installation.  
Switch Manager attempts a hot reset, if possible, to activate the firmware without disrupting  
data traffic. During a non-disruptive activation, all Logged-In LEDs are extinguished for  
several seconds. If a non-disruptive activation is not possible, Switch Manager gives you the  
opportunity to reset the switch and perform a disruptive activation.  
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Displaying hardware status  
To display a summary of the hardware status information in a popup text box, rest the cursor  
over the chassis LED cluster in the faceplate display.  
Input Power LED—Indicates the voltage status of the switch.  
Heartbeat LED—Indicates the status of the switch processor and the results of the POST.  
System Fault LED—Indicates an over temperature condition or a POST error.  
Figure 29: Hardware status LEDs  
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Managing ports  
This section describes the following tasks that manage ports and devices:  
Displaying port information  
Port information is available primarily in the faceplate display (Figure 30) and includes:  
The faceplate display data windows provide information and statistics for switches and ports.  
Use the topology display to view status information on fabrics, switches, and links between  
switches.  
Figure 30: Faceplate Display – Port Information data window  
Port status  
To display port number and status information for a port, position the cursor over a port on the  
faceplate display. The status information changes depending on the View menu option.  
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Displaying port types  
To display port type status, select View > View Port Types. Table 19 lists the possible port  
types and their meanings.  
Table 19: Port type  
State  
Description  
F_Port  
Fabric port—Supports a single public device (N_Port).  
FL_Port  
Fabric loop port—Self discovers a single device (N_Port) or a loop of up to  
126 public devices (NL_Port).  
G_Port  
Generic port—Self discovers as an F_Port.  
GL_Port  
Generic loop port—Self discovers as an F_Port or an FL_Port. GL_Port is the  
default port type. A single device on a public loop attempts to configure as an  
F_Port first, if that fails it attempts to configure as an FL_Port.  
Donor  
Donor port—Allows buffer credits to be used by another port.  
Displaying port operational states  
To display the operational state on each port, select View > View Port States. Table 20 lists  
the possible operational states and their meanings. The port operational state refers to actual  
port state and not the administrative state you may have assigned.  
Table 20: Port operational states  
State  
Description  
On  
Ia  
Online—Port is active and ready to send data.  
Inactive—Port operational state is offline, but administrative state is online.  
Offline—Port is active, can receive signal, but cannot accept a device login.  
Diagnostics—Port is in diagnostics mode in preparation for testing  
Off  
Dia  
Dn  
Down—Port is disabled, power is removed from the lasers, and cannot be  
logged in.  
Displaying port speeds  
To display the speed of each port, select View > View Port Speeds. Table 21 lists the possible  
port speeds.  
Table 21: Port speeds  
State  
Description  
Au  
Auto-detect  
1Gbps  
2Gbps  
1 Gbps transmission speed (not supported)  
2 Gbps transmission speed  
Displaying transceiver media status  
To display transceiver media status, select View > View Port Media. Table 22 lists the port  
media states and their meanings.  
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Table 22: Port/transceiver states  
State  
Description  
Optical SFP, Online (Green)  
Optical SFP, Offline (Gray)  
Empty port, no transceiver installed  
None  
Port Statistics data window  
The Port Statistics data window displays statistics about port performance. To open the Port  
Statistics window, select one or more ports in the faceplate display, and then click the Port  
Stats tab below the data window. Table 23 describes the Port Statistics data window entries.  
The Statistics menu is available on the Port Statistics data window, and provides different  
ways to view detailed port information. Click the down arrow to open the menu. Open the  
menu and then select Absolute to view the total count of statistics since the last switch or port  
reset. Select Rate to view the number of statistics counted per second over the polling period.  
Select Baseline to view the total count of statistics since the last time the baseline was set.  
When viewing baseline statistics, click Clear Baseline to set the current baseline. The  
baseline is also set when the switch status changes from unreachable to reachable.  
Table 23: Port Statistics data window entries  
Entry  
Description  
Start Time  
The beginning of the period over which the statistics apply. The start  
time for the Absolute view is not applicable. The start time for the Rate  
view is the beginning of polling interval. The start time for the Baseline  
view is the last time the baseline was set.  
End Time  
Total Time  
Al Init  
The last time the statistics were updated on the display.  
Total time period from start time to end time.  
Number of times the port entered the initialization state.  
AL Init Error  
Number of times the port entered initialization and the initialization  
failed. Increments count when port has a sync loss.  
Bad Frames  
Number of frames that were truncated due to a loss of sync or the  
frame did not end with an EOF.  
Class 3 Frames In  
Class 3 Frames Out  
Class 3 Toss  
Number of class 3 frames received by this port.  
Number of class 3 frames transmitted by this port.  
Number of class 3 sequences discarded by this port. A sequence can  
be discarded because of detection of a missing frame (based on  
SEQ_CNT), detection of an E_D_TOV timeout, receiving a reject  
frame, receiving frames for a stopped sequence, or other causes.  
Class 3 Words In  
Class 3 Words Out  
Decode Errors  
Number of class 3 words received by this port.  
Number of class 3 words transmitted by this port.  
Number of invalid transmission words detected during decoding.  
Decoding is from the 10-bit characters and special K characters.  
Ep Connects  
Number of E_Port logins.  
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Table 23: Port Statistics data window entries (Continued)  
Entry  
Description  
FBusy  
Number of class 3 fabric busy (F_BSY) frames generated by this port  
in response to incoming frames. This usually indicates a busy condition  
on the fabric or N_port that is preventing delivery of this frame.  
Flow Errors  
Number of times a frame is received and all the switch ports receive  
buffers are full. The normal Fabric Login exchange of flow control  
credit should prevent this from occurring. The frame is discarded.  
FReject  
Number of frames, from devices, that have been rejected. Frames can  
be rejected for any of a large number of reasons.  
Invalid CRC  
Number of invalid Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) frames detected.  
Invalid Destination  
Address  
Number of address identifier (S_ID, D_ID) errors. AL_PA equals  
non-zero AL_PA found on F_Port.  
Link Failures  
Number of optical link failures detected by this port. A link failure is a  
loss of synchronization or by loss of signal while not in the offline  
state. A loss of signal causes the switch to attempt to re-establish the  
link. If the link is not re-established, a link failure is counted. A link  
reset is performed after a link failure.  
LIP (AL_PD,AL_PS)  
LIP(f7,AL_PS)  
Number of F7, AL_PS LIPs, or AL_PD (vendor specific) resets  
performed.  
Used to reinitialize the loop. An L_port, identified by AL_PS, may have  
noticed a performance degradation and is trying to restore the loop.  
LIP(f7,f7)  
A loop initialization primitive frame used to acquire an AL_PA.  
Denotes a loop failure detected by the L_port identified by AL_PS.  
Number of device logins that have occurred on the switch.  
Number of device logouts that have occurred on the switch.  
Number of loop timeouts.  
LIP(f8,AL_PS)  
Login Count  
Logout Count  
Loop Timeouts  
Loss Of Sync  
Number of synchronization losses (>100 ms) detected by this port. A  
loss of synchronization is detected by receipt of an invalid  
transmission word.  
Primitive Sequence  
Errors  
Number of bad primitives received by the port.  
Rx Link Resets  
Number of link reset primitives received from an attached device.  
Number of offline sequence primitives received by the port.  
Total number of primitive and non-primitive port link errors.  
Number of link-reset primitives the transmitted by the port.  
Number of loop initialization primitive frames received.  
Number of loop initialization primitive frames transmitted.  
Number of offline primitives transmitted by the port.  
Total number of frames received by the port.  
Rx Offline Sequences  
Total Errors  
Total Link Resets  
Total LIPs Received  
Total LIPs Transmitted  
Tx Offline Sequences  
Total Rx Frames  
Total Rx Words  
Total Tx Frames  
Total Tx Words  
Tx Link Resets  
Total number of words received by the port.  
Total number of frames transmitted by the port.  
Total number of words transmitted by the port.  
Number of link reset primitives sent from this port to an attached port.  
Total Offline  
Sequences  
Total number of offline sequences transmitted and received by the  
port.  
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Port Information data window  
The Port Information data window displays port detail information for the selected port. To  
open the Port Information data window, click the Port Info tab below the data window in the  
faceplate display. Table 24 describes the Port Information data window entries.  
Table 24: Port Information data window entries  
Entry  
Description  
Port Address  
Port Fibre Channel address.  
Administrative Port  
Type  
The port type (G, GL, F, FL, or Donor) that the port is configured as.  
This value is persistent; it is maintained during a switch reset. During a  
port auto-configuration it is used to determine which operational port  
states are allowed.  
Operational Port Type  
The port type that is currently active. This is set during port  
auto-configuration based on the administrative port type.  
Administrative Port  
State  
The port state (Online, Offline, Diagnostics, or Down) which has been  
set by the user. This state may be different from the configured  
administrative state if the user has not saved it in the switch  
configuration. This state is used at the time it is set to try to set the port  
operational state. This value is not persistent and is lost on a switch  
reset.  
Operational Port State  
The port state that is currently active. This value may be different from  
the administrative port state, for example due to an error condition.  
Configured  
Administrative Port  
State  
The port state (Online, Offline, Diagnostics, or Down) which is saved  
in the switch configuration, either by the user or at the factory. This  
value is persistent; it is maintained during a switch reset, and is used  
after a reset to set the port operational state.  
Logged In  
Indicates whether logged in or not.  
Port tuning indicator.  
MFS Mode  
I/O Stream Guard  
Whether RSCN suppression is enabled or disabled.  
The speed requested by the user.  
Administrative Port  
Speed  
Operational Port  
Speed  
The speed actually being used by the port.  
Interop Credits  
Device Scan  
Whether Interop credits have been set. (not supported)  
Queries the connected device during login for FC-4 descriptor  
information. Disable this parameter only if the scan creates a conflict  
with the connected device.  
Symbolic Name  
Port symbolic name.  
Ext Credits Requested  
Credits to Donate  
Donor Group  
Whether extended credits have been requested for ports.  
The number of credits available to be donated by the selected port.  
The donor group of the selected port.  
Valid Donor Groups  
The number of separate groups within which extended credits may be  
donated and assigned.  
Medium  
The transceiver type.  
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Name Server data window  
The Name Server data window displays information about devices (hosts and storage targets)  
connected to the switch. To open the Name Server data window from the topology or faceplate  
display, click the Name Server tab below the data window. In the topology display, if no  
switches are selected, the name-server entries for the entire fabric are displayed in the data  
window; if switches are selected, only the devices attached to the selected switches are  
displayed. In the faceplate display, only the devices attached the switch being viewed are  
displayed. See Table 10 for a description of the Name Server data window entries.  
Configuring ports  
The port settings or characteristics are configured using the Port menu and the Port Properties  
dialog box as shown in Figure 31. To open the Port Properties dialog box for a port, select one  
or more ports, and then select Port > Port Properties.  
Figure 31: Port Properties dialog box  
The Port Properties dialog box displays the switch name and the selected port(s). Use the Port  
Properties dialog box to view and change the following:  
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Port States parameters  
The port administrative state determines the operational state of a port. The port administrative  
state exists in two forms:  
The configured administrative state is the state that is saved in the switch configuration  
and is preserved across switch resets. Switch Manager always makes changes to the  
configured administrative state.  
The current administrative state is the state that is applied to the port for temporary  
purposes and is not preserved across switch resets. The current administrative state is set  
using the Set Port command. See the Set Port command” on page 146.  
Table 25 describes the port administrative states.  
1. Select one or more ports in the faceplate display.  
2. Select Port > Port Properties. The Port Properties dialog box is displayed.  
3. Click the Port States option that corresponds to the port state you want.  
4. Click OK.  
Table 25: Port states  
State  
Description  
Online  
Offline  
Activates and prepares port to send data.  
Prevents port from receiving signal and accepting a device login.  
Diagnostics  
Prepares port for testing and prevents the port from accepting a device  
login.  
Down  
Disables the port.  
Port Speed parameters  
Ports are capable of transmitting and receiving at 1 or 2 Gbps. The ports can be configured for  
either transmission speed or to sense the transmission speed of the device to which it is  
connected. Table 26 describes the port speeds.  
1. Select one or more ports in the faceplate display.  
2. Select Port > Port Properties. The Port Properties dialog box is displayed.  
3. Click the Port Speed option that corresponds to the port speed you want.  
4. Click OK.  
Table 26: Port speeds  
State  
Description  
Auto-Detect  
Matches the transmission speed of the connected device. This is the  
default.  
1 Gbps  
2 Gbps  
Sets the transmission speed to 1 Gbps.  
Sets the transmission speed to 2 Gbps.  
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Port Type parameters  
The ports can be configured to self-discover the proper type to match the device or switch to  
which it is connected. Table 27 describes the port types.  
1. Select one or more ports in the faceplate display.  
2. Select Port > Port Properties. The Port Properties dialog box is displayed.  
3. Click the Port Type option for the port type you want.  
4. Click OK.  
Table 27: Port types  
State  
Description  
F_Port  
Fabric port—Supports a single public device (N_Port).  
FL_Port  
Fabric loop port—Self discovers a single device (N_Port) or a loop of  
up to 126 public devices (NL_Port).  
G_Port  
Generic port—Self discovers as an F_Port.  
GL_Port  
Generic loop port—Self discovers as an F_Port or an FL_Port. GL_Port  
is the default port type. A single device on a public loop attempts to  
configure as an F_Port first; if that fails it attempts to configure as an  
FL_Port.  
Donor  
Donor port—Allows buffer credits to be used by another port.  
Interoperability Credits parameters  
Note: Interoperability Credits is not supported at this time.  
Switches negotiate with other switches to resolve differences in the number of port buffer  
credits.  
I/O Stream Guard parameters  
The I/O Stream Guard feature suppresses the generation of Registered State Change  
Notification (RSCN) messages on a port basis. I/O Stream Guard should be enabled only on  
ports connected to initiator devices.  
To suppress the generation of RSCN messages for the selected port, open the Port menu, and  
then click the Enable option in the I/O Stream Guard area of the Port Properties dialog box.  
Device Scan parameter  
The Device Scan feature queries the connected device during login for FC-4 descriptor  
information. Disable this parameter only if the scan creates a conflict with the connected  
device.  
Changing the port symbolic name  
To change the symbolic name of a port from the faceplate display:  
1. Open the faceplate display and then select a port.  
2. Select Port > Port Symbolic Name. The Port Symbolic Name dialog box is displayed.  
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3. Select one of the following in the Port Symbolic Name dialog box:  
— Enter a new name for the port in the Set Port Symbolic Name box.  
— Check the Restore Default Port Symbolic Name check box to restore the default  
name.  
4. Click OK.  
Extending port credits  
Each port is supported by a data-buffer with a 16-credit capacity; that is, 16 maximum sized  
frames. For fiber optic cables, this enables full bandwidth service over a distance of 10  
kilometers at 2 Gbps. For fiber optic cables, this enables full bandwidth service over a distance  
of 13 kilometers at 2 Gbps (1.2 credits/Km). Longer distances can be spanned at full  
bandwidth by borrowing credits from designated donor ports thus pooling the buffer  
capacities. This is called credit extension. Each donor port contributes 15 credits to the pool  
from which the recipient ports can draw. The recipient port also loses one credit in the process.  
For example, one donor port contributes 15 credits to the pool from which a recipient draws  
for a total of 30 credits (15+15). This provides approximately 25 Km at 2 Gbps (30÷1.2).  
To extend credits, select Wizards > Ext Credit Wizard. The Extended Credit Wizard leads  
you through the following process to extend credits based on transmission distance  
requirements:  
1. Extended Distance on Switch—Explains the concepts and principles of extending port  
credits. Click Next.  
2. Extended Distance Requirements—Specify speed and distance requirements for each port.  
Click Next.  
3. Designate Donor Ports—Select available ports and then click >> to move the port into the  
Selected Donor Port column (Figure 32). Match the number of ports needed with the  
number of designated donor ports. Click Next.  
Figure 32: Designating donor ports  
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4. Verify Requested Changes—Review the extended distance requests and the selected  
donor ports. Click Finish to apply the changes, and redistribute the credits.  
Note: As credits are used, the Logged-In LEDs on the corresponding donor ports illuminate  
continuously. In addition, donor port Activity LEDs reflect the same traffic as the recipient port.  
Donor ports whose credits are being used are unavailable to devices that are connected to them.  
Resetting a port  
The Reset Port option reinitializes the port using the saved configuration.  
1. In the faceplate display, select the port(s) to be reset.  
2. Select Port > Reset Port.  
Testing ports  
The port loopback tests verify correct port operation by sending a frame out through the loop,  
and then verifying that the frame received matches the frame that was sent. Only one port can  
be tested at a time for each type of test. The Port Loopback Test dialog box presents the  
following loopback tests:  
SerDes level (Internal)—The SerDes level test verifies port circuitry. The SerDes level  
test sends a test frame from the ASIC through the SerDes chip and back to the ASIC for  
the selected ports. The port passes the test if the frame that was sent by the ASIC matches  
the test frame that was received. This test requires that the port be in diagnostics mode,  
and therefore, disrupts communication.  
SFP level (External)—The SFP level test verifies port circuitry. The SFP level test sends  
a test frame from the ASIC through the SerDes chip, through the SFP transceiver fitted  
with an external loopback plug, and back to the ASIC for the selected ports. The port  
passes the test if the test frame that was sent by the ASIC matches the test frame that was  
received. This test requires that the port be in diagnostics mode, and therefore, disrupts  
communication.  
Node-to-Node (Online)—The Node-to-Node test verifies communications between the  
port and its device node or device loop. The port being tested must be online and  
connected to a remote device. The port passes the test if the frame that was sent by the  
ASIC matches the frame that was received. This test does not disrupt communication on  
the selected port. This test requires that the port be online, and therefore, does not disrupt  
communication.  
To run the internal, external, or online port loopback test on a port:  
1. In the faceplate display, select the port to be tested, and then select Port > Port Loopback  
Test. The Port Loopback Test dialog box is displayed (Figure 33).  
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Figure 33: Port Loopback Test dialog box  
2. Select the type of loopback test to be run (Internal, External, or Online) in the Test  
Selection area.  
If you choose the internal or external test, Switch Manager prompts you to confirm that  
the port state needs to be changed to the diagnostic state.  
3. Click OK.  
4. Enter the frame count in the Frame Count box.  
5. Enter the frame size in the Frame Size (40-492) box.  
6. Select a Test Pattern option.  
You may use the default pattern or enter an 8-digit pattern (hex). For online test, you can  
select the Terminate Test Upon Error check box if you want the test to stop should it  
encounter an error.  
7. Click Start Test.  
The Test Results area displays the test status, number of frames sent, and number of errors  
found.  
8. Click Close.  
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Graphing port performance  
The HP StorageWorks Fabric View application displays port performance using graphs. HP  
StorageWorks Fabric View plots data communication rates and total errors for selected ports  
as shown in Figure 34. When graphing data communication rates, you can choose either  
frames/second or KB/second.  
Fabric status is displayed in text format after the fabric name in the fabric tree. The color of the  
icon indicates the current connection status as normal (green), warning (yellow), critical (red),  
or unmanageable (blue).  
Figure 34: Fabric View graphs  
This section describes the following:  
Starting HP StorageWorks Fabric View  
To start HP StorageWorks Fabric View from within Switch Manager, open the topology  
display and then select Fabric > Start Fabric View.  
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Exiting HP StorageWorks Fabric View  
To exit a HP StorageWorks Fabric View session, select File > Exit. The current fabric view is  
automatically saved to your default fabric view file upon exit, if you have defined an  
encryption key. The key is encrypted and saved with your default fabric view file. A fabric  
view file contains the set of fabrics that have been added and the graphs that have been opened  
during a HP StorageWorks Fabric View session. If you have not yet defined an encryption  
key, the Save Default Fabric View File dialog box (Figure 2) prompts you to save the current  
fabric view as the default fabric view file. See “Changing the encryption key for the default  
fabric view file” on page 23 for information about defining and changing this encryption key.  
In the Save Default Fabric View File dialog box, enter an encryption key in the Default  
Fabric File Encryption Key box. Re-enter the encryption key in the Re-enter Encryption  
Key to Confirm box. Click OK to save the current set of HP StorageWorks Fabric View  
fabrics to the default fabric view file in the working directory.  
To prevent HP StorageWorks Fabric View from prompting you to save the default fabric view  
file between sessions, set the Auto Load and Save Graphing Environment setting to Enable  
information.  
Figure 35: Save Default Fabric View File dialog box – HP StorageWorks Fabric View  
In your next HP StorageWorks Fabric View session, the Load Default Fabric File dialog box  
(Figure 3) prompts you to load the default fabric view file and to specify its encryption key, if  
there is one. In the Default Fabric File Encryption Key box, enter the encryption key and  
then click Load View File. If you do not want to load the default fabric view file, click  
Continue Without Loading to open the HP StorageWorks Fabric View with no fabric  
displayed.  
Figure 36: Load Default Fabric File dialog box – HP StorageWorks Fabric View  
Saving and opening Fabric View files  
In addition to the HP StorageWorks Fabric View default fabric view file, you can save and  
open your own fabric view files. The fabric view file contains the set of fabrics, graphs, and  
graphing options.  
1. Select File > Save View As. The Save View dialog box is displayed.  
2. Enter a name for the fabric file or click Browse to select an existing file.  
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Files are saved in the working directory.  
3. Enter a password.  
When you attempt to open this fabric file, you are prompted for this password. If you leave  
the File Password box blank, no password is required.  
To open a fabric view file:  
1. Select File > Open View File. The Open View dialog box is displayed.  
2. Enter a name for the fabric file or click Browse to select an existing file.  
Changing the Default Fabric View File encryption key  
1. Select File > Save Default File Fabric View File. The Save Default File Fabric View File  
dialog box is displayed.  
2. Enter the new password in the Default File Encryption Key box.  
3. Re-enter the same password in the Re-enter Encryption Key to Confirm box.  
4. Click OK to save the changes.  
Setting HP StorageWorks Fabric View preferences  
To set preferences, select File > Preferences. The Preferences dialog box is displayed  
(Figure 37). Set the following preferences and then click OK to save the changes:  
Change the location of the working directory in which to save files.  
Change the location of the browser used to view the online help.  
Enable or disable the Auto Load and Auto Save Graphing Options preference. When  
enabled, HP StorageWorks Fabric View prompts you to save and load the default fabric  
information on the default fabric view file.  
Figure 37: Preferences – HP StorageWorks Fabric View  
Setting the polling frequency  
Fabric View updates the graphs once per second by default. To change this polling frequency:  
1. Select Graph > Set Polling Frequency. The Set Graph Polling Frequency dialog box is  
displayed.  
2. Enter the new polling interval in seconds [1–60].  
Fabric View updates the graphs once during the interval. For example, setting the polling  
frequency to 5 seconds returns 1 second’s worth of data every 5 seconds.  
3. Click OK.  
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Displaying graphs  
1. Select Fabric > Add Fabric. The Add a New Fabric dialog box is displayed.  
2. Enter a fabric name and an IP address.  
3. Enter an account name and a password, if required.  
4. Set the graphing options and polling frequency.  
By default, HP StorageWorks Fabric View plots total bytes transmitted and received at a  
polling frequency of once per second. See Customizing graphs” on page 94 for  
information about changing what is plotted and how it is plotted.  
5. You can display graphs in the following ways:  
— Click on a switch entry handle and select one or more ports.  
— Right-click on a switch icon in the fabric tree, and then select Open Graph for All  
Ports on Switch or Open Graph for All Logged-In Ports on Switch from the menu.  
6. You can move graphs around individually by clicking and dragging, or you can arrange  
Removing graphs  
1. After viewing the graph, click Remove.  
2. To remove all graphs, select Window > Close All.  
To remove a fabric and its graphs:  
1. Select the fabric in the fabric tree.  
2. Select Fabric > Remove Fabric. You can also right-click on a fabric and then select  
Remove Fabric for the menu.  
Right-clicking on a graph opens a menu from which you can change graph options, print a  
graph, or save the graph statistics to a file.  
Arranging graphs in the display  
To arrange and size graphs in the display, select Window > Cascade, Tile, or Close All.  
Cascade overlaps the graphs so that all graphs are at least partially visible.  
Tile arranges the graphs in non-overlapping rows and columns.  
Close All closes all graphs.  
You can also click a graph on the Window menu to bring that graph to the front.  
Customizing graphs  
You can customize the graph polling frequency, what is plotted in the graphs, and the graph  
color scheme. To set the polling frequency for all graphs, refer to “Setting the polling  
1. Select Graph > Modify Graph Options. The Default Graph Options dialog box is  
displayed (Figure 38).  
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Figure 38: Default Graph Options dialog box  
You can also right-click on a graph, and then select Change Graph Options.  
1. Choose the units for the graph:  
— Select the Show Bytes Data on Graph check box to plot data in KBytes/second.  
— Select the Show Frames Data on Graph check box to plot data in frames/second.  
2. Choose what data type to plot. For example, if you selected Show Frames Data on  
Graph in step 1, you can plot one or all of the following:  
— Total frames transmitted and received (Total Frames)  
— Total frames transmitted (Total Tx Frames)  
— Total frames received (Total Rx Frames)  
Note: In addition to these, you can also plot total errors by selecting the Total Errors check box.  
3. Select Display Grid on Graph to display the unit grid.  
4. Choose the color scheme for the graph:  
a. Click Select Color to open its corresponding Select Color dialog box.  
b. Select the color for each data type, the unit grid, and the background by clicking the  
corresponding color box or button.  
In each case, you can choose a color using the Swatches, Red-Green-Blue (RGB), or  
Hue-Saturation-Brightness (HSB) method.  
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Note: Clicking Reset in the Swatches, HSB, and RGB tab pages of the Select Color dialog box  
resets the colors in the Preview area to the last saved color scheme. At this point you are only  
selecting a new color scheme to be saved.  
— Swatches – Click the Swatches tab. Select a swatch from the palette.  
— HSB – Click the HSB tab. Select a color using any of the following methods:  
— Click in the color palette.  
— Select H, S, or B and use the slide to vary the selected value.  
— Enter values in the H, S, or B input boxes.  
— RGB – Click the RGB tab. Select a color by moving the slides to adjust the values for  
red, blue, and green; or enter values in the input boxes.  
c. Click OK.  
5. Click the corresponding option to apply changes to all graphs, the currently selected  
graph, or all new graphs.  
6. Click OK.  
Printing graphs  
1. Select a graph.  
2. Select File > Print Graph Window.  
You can also right-click on a graph and then select Print Graph Window from the menu.  
Rescaling a selected graph  
The Rescale Selected Graph option auto-scales downward and re-positions the data within a  
graphic window to display all new data captured by the graph.  
1. Select a graph.  
2. Select Graph > Rescale Selected Graph or right-click on the graph, and then select  
Rescale from the menu.  
3. View the data in the graph window.  
Saving graph statistics to a file  
Statistics for graphs can be saved to a file that can be opened with a spreadsheet application.  
1. Select a graph.  
2. Select File > Save Current Graph Statistics to a File or Save All Graph Statistics to a  
File. The Save dialog box is displayed.  
You can also right-click on a graph and select Save Statistics to File.  
3. Enter a path name for the file.  
By default, the file is saved in the working directory.  
4. Click Save.  
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Interpreting Switch Manager messages  
This section lists the Switch Manager messages by task, dialog box, or display. To find a  
message and what to do about it, consider what task you are performing, and refer to the  
corresponding subsection.  
Fabrics File—Open, Save messages  
Table 28: Fabrics file—Open, Save messages  
Message  
User action  
Failed opening fabrics list file filename.  
Verify that the specified file exists on a file  
system that is reachable, and that the user has  
permissions to read the file.  
Failed saving fabrics list file filename.  
Verify that the specified file system is  
reachable, and that the user has permissions  
to write to the file system, to the directory, and  
to the file.  
Add a Fabric messages  
Table 29: Add a Fabric messages  
Message  
User action  
Fabric fabricname already exists!  
or  
Specify a name for the fabric that is not  
already assigned to an existing fabric.  
Fabric name already in use.  
Invalid IP Address  
Verify that the IP address specified is  
syntactically correctly.  
The entry switch is of a type that is not  
supported.  
The switch hardware or firmware version of  
the switch at the specified IP address is not  
supported. Choose the IP address of a different  
switch, or update the firmware using Telnet or  
the appropriate version of the application.  
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Table 29: Add a Fabric messages (Continued)  
Message  
User action  
The maximum number of management  
sessions on the entry switch has been  
exceeded.  
The application cannot establish a session with  
the fabric because too many sessions are  
already open. Close any other application or  
Telnet sessions to the fabric and try again.  
Unable to login to switch. Reason: …  
Verify that the user name and password  
entered in the dialog box are valid login  
information for an account on the switch  
specified by the IP address box.  
Unknown host hostname.  
Verify that the host name specified for the IP  
address is a valid hostname for a switch in the  
fabric, and that the switch is reachable from  
the user’s workstation.  
Verify correct user name and password and  
retry.  
Either the user name or password is incorrect.  
Enter the correct values and retry.  
Network Properties dialog box messages  
Table 30: Network Properties dialog box messages  
Message  
User action  
Attempt to change snmp community strings  
Verify that the data is valid, that the user has  
permissions to modify the configuration on the  
switch, that the switch is reachable in the  
fabric, and that the fabric is reachable from  
the user’s workstation, and then retry the  
configuration change.  
failed.  
or  
Attempt to change syslog configuration failed.  
Unable to apply invalid syslog host address.  
Verify that either a syntactically correct IP  
address was specified for the syslog host, or  
that a host name was specified for a valid  
syslog host that is reachable from the user’s  
workstation.  
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Switch Properties dialog box messages  
Table 31: Switch Properties dialog box messages  
Message  
User action  
Attempt to change chassis name failed.  
Verify that the data is valid, that the user has  
permissions to modify the configuration on the  
switch, that the switch is reachable in the  
fabric, and that the fabric is reachable from  
the user’s workstation, and then retry the  
configuration change.  
or  
Attempt to set in-band management failed.  
or  
Attempt to change domain ID lock failed.  
or  
Attempt to change SNMP configuration failed.  
or  
Attempt to change IP configuration failed.  
or  
Attempt to change chassis configuration  
failed.  
or  
Attempt to change timeout values failed.  
or  
Attempt to change broadcast support failed.  
Disabling in-band management makes the  
switch unreachable. Do you wish to continue  
with this change?  
If this feature is disabled, this switch is no  
longer manageable through this session to the  
fabric.  
If this is acceptable, continue; otherwise cancel  
the operation.  
Duplicate domain ID specified.  
Verify that all information is valid and retry the  
configuration change. Consult the  
documentation for valid configurations.  
Valid domain IDs must be in the range 1 to  
239, and must be unique within a fabric.  
If you set this in-band switch offline you need  
an ethernet connection to the switch to put it  
back online. Do you want to set switch offline?  
or  
These changes prevent the application from  
communicating with the switch in the fabric.  
Before applying the changes, verify that the  
switch is reachable through its own Ethernet  
port, and then add a new fabric (Fabric>Add  
Fabric) at the switch’s own IP address.  
If you set this in-band switch in diagnostics  
mode you need an ethernet connection to the  
switch to put it back online. Do you want to set  
switch in diagnostics mode?  
IP configuration changes do not take effect  
until switch is reset.  
The new IP configuration has been set on the  
switch, but the user has decided not to reset  
the switch at this time. Arrange a time when it  
is acceptable to disrupt communications  
between the hosts and storage systems, and  
then reset the switch to make the changes  
effective.  
Modification of IP configuration requires a  
switch reset to take effect. The reset may  
disrupt traffic. Do you wish to continue?  
This configuration information does not  
become effective unless the switch is reset.  
Resetting a switch in the fabric causes the  
servers and storage systems attached to the  
fabric to lose communications until the switch  
reset is complete and the fabric has  
re-initialized. If this is acceptable, continue;  
otherwise cancel the reset operation.  
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Table 31: Switch Properties dialog box messages (Continued)  
Message  
User action  
Out of range domain ID specified.  
Verify that all information is valid and retry the  
configuration change. Consult the  
documentation for valid configurations.  
Valid domain IDs must be in the range 1 to  
239, and must be unique within a fabric. If the  
fabric contains Switch with E_Port switches, all  
domain IDs must be in the same range of  
sixteen values: 1…16, 17…32, and so on.  
Received error in attempting to edit switch  
Verify that the data is valid, that the user has  
permissions to modify the configuration on the  
switch, that the switch is reachable in the  
fabric, and that the fabric is reachable from  
the user’s workstation, and then retry the  
configuration change.  
configuration.  
or  
Received error in attempting to save switch  
configuration.  
or  
Received error in attempting to activate switch  
configuration.  
Reset will complete shortly. There is a brief loss Wait for the switch to become reachable  
of connectivity with switch.  
again. This may take up to one minute.  
The new domain ID specified is invalid.  
Verify that all information is valid and retry the  
configuration change. Consult the  
Unable to apply invalid chassis/fabric ID  
documentation for valid configurations.  
values  
Valid domain IDs must be in the range 1 to  
239, and must be unique within a fabric. If the  
fabric contains Switch with E_Port switches, all  
domain IDs must be in the same range of  
sixteen values: 1…16, 17…32, and so on.  
Unable to apply changes. Failed to obtain  
admin privileges.  
Verify that another user is not currently  
modifying the switch configuration, using  
either the management application, or a telnet  
login, or any application.  
Unable to apply invalid timeout values.  
Verify that all information is valid and retry the  
configuration change. Consult the  
or  
Unable to apply invalid IP address.  
documentation for valid configurations.  
or  
Valid domain IDs must be in the range 1 to  
239, and must be unique within a fabric. If the  
fabric contains Switch with E_Port switches, all  
domain IDs must be in the same range of  
sixteen values: 1…16, 17…32, and so on.  
Unable to apply invalid trap address.  
or  
Unable to apply invalid subnet mask.  
or  
Unable to apply invalid gateway address.  
or  
Unable to apply invalid ARP timeout value.  
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Port Properties dialog box messages  
Table 32: Port Properties dialog box messages  
Message  
User action  
Invalid value entered for interop credits.  
Verify that the data is valid, that the user has  
permissions to modify the configuration on the  
switch, that the switch is reachable in the  
fabric, and that the fabric is reachable from  
the user’s workstation, and then retry the  
configuration change. Interop Credits is not  
supported at this time.  
or  
Failed to set I/O stream guard change.  
or  
Failed to set new interop credits.  
or  
Request to save and activate config failed.  
or  
Received error in attempting to edit switch  
configuration.  
or  
Received error in attempting to save switch  
configuration.  
or  
Received error in attempting to activate switch  
configuration.  
Received error in attempting to release admin  
privileges.  
The application did not receive a required  
response from the switch. This may be caused  
by a momentary or extended loss of  
communications with the fabric.  
First refresh the information in the display to  
determine whether the changes took effect. If  
not, retry the changes.  
If the error persists, determine whether  
communications with the switch have stopped,  
and resolve any network problems. When  
communication with the fabric has resumed,  
return to the application to view the properties  
for the port and verify whether the changes  
took effect. If not, retry the changes.  
Request to save and activate config failed.  
Verify that the data is valid, that the user has  
permissions to modify the configuration on the  
switch, that the switch is reachable in the  
fabric, and that the fabric is reachable from  
the user’s workstation, and then retry the  
configuration change.  
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Table 32: Port Properties dialog box messages (Continued)  
Message  
User action  
Unable to apply changes. Failed to obtain  
admin privileges.  
Verify that another user is not currently  
modifying the switch configuration, using  
either the management application, or a Telnet  
login, or any other application, and then retry  
the operation.  
Unable to confirm that port changes were  
successful.  
The application did not receive a required  
response from the switch. This may be caused  
by a momentary or extended loss of  
communications with the fabric.  
First refresh the information in the display to  
determine whether the changes took effect. If  
not, retry the changes.  
If the error persists, determine whether  
communications with the switch have stopped,  
and resolve any network problems. When  
communication with the fabric has resumed,  
return to the application to view the properties  
for the port and verify whether the changes  
took effect. If not, retry the changes.  
Unable to successfully apply port speed  
Verify that the data is valid, that the user has  
permissions to modify the configuration on the  
switch, that the switch is reachable in the  
change.  
or  
Unable to successfully apply port state change. fabric, and that the fabric is reachable from  
or  
the user’s workstation, and then retry the  
Unable to successfully apply port type change. configuration change.  
Faceplate display messages  
Table 33: Faceplate display messages  
Message  
User action  
Failed to clear the trap log.  
Verify that the user has permissions to modify  
the configuration on the switch, that the switch  
is reachable in the fabric, and that the fabric is  
reachable from the user’s workstation, and  
then retry the configuration change.  
Necessary information is missing for this  
switch. Firmware version on this switch is  
unsupported.  
The user has attempted an action which  
cannot be completed because it requires  
information from the switch which the switch  
does not support. Update the firmware on the  
switch to the latest version.  
Necessary information is missing for this  
switch. Retry later.  
The user has attempted an action which  
cannot be completed until specific information  
has been retrieved from the switch. This  
condition usually corrects within several  
seconds.  
If the condition doesn’t correct itself, verify that  
the switch is reachable in the fabric, and that  
the fabric is reachable from the user’s  
workstation. When the switch is reachable  
again, wait for the application to retrieve  
complete information from the switch (this may  
take up to one minute), or refresh the display.  
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Table 33: Faceplate display messages (Continued)  
Message  
User action  
One of the selected ports is currently in use as  
a donor port to allow for extended credits on  
another port. Modifications to donor ports are  
not permitted.  
Deselect the donor ports, and then retry the  
operation.  
Port reset failed.  
Verify that the user has permissions to modify  
the configuration on the switch, that the switch  
is reachable in the fabric, and that the fabric is  
reachable from the user’s workstation, and  
then retry the configuration change.  
or  
Request to reset to factory defaults has failed.  
or  
Request for switch reset failed.  
Request for switch reset failed because admin  
access was not available.  
Verify that another user is not currently  
modifying the switch configuration, using  
either the management application, or a telnet  
login, or any application, and then retry the  
operation.  
Reset will complete shortly. There is a brief loss Wait for the switch to become reachable  
of connectivity with switch.  
again. This may take up to one minute.  
Resetting the switch will disrupt traffic. Do you  
wish to continue?  
The requested action causes the servers and  
storage systems attached to the fabric to lose  
communications until the switch reset is  
complete and the fabric has re-initialized. If  
this is acceptable, continue; otherwise cancel  
the operation.  
or  
Deactivating the active zone set will disrupt  
traffic. Do you wish to continue?  
Resetting to factory defaults will disrupt traffic  
and cause current switch configuration to be  
lost.  
This action is disruptive to the fabric. Verify  
that this is the action that you want to take.  
Showing Last Known State.  
The switch state displayed by the application  
cannot be updated because the switch has  
become unreachable. Verify that the switch is  
reachable in the fabric, and that the fabric is  
reachable from the user’s workstation.  
The file currently exists.  
The selected switch archive file already exists.  
If it is acceptable to overwrite the file, continue.  
Otherwise, return and select a different  
archive file.  
The online port loopback test can only be  
performed on a single port at a time. There  
are multiple ports selected. Continue with  
loopback test on first selected port.  
Select only a single port, and then retry the  
operation.  
The zoning information you are about to edit  
is incomplete. If you apply changes you will  
possibly lose zoning information.  
The application has not been able to  
completely read the current zoning database  
from the switch. If the user edits the incomplete  
database information and applies the  
changes, any information which has not been  
read from the switch is lost.  
If this is acceptable, continue. Otherwise,  
verify that the switch is reachable in the fabric,  
and that the fabric is reachable from the user’s  
workstation then refresh the display and verify  
that the zoning database has been completely  
read, and then retry the operation.  
Unable to perform request. Switch is currently  
unreachable.  
Verify that the switch is reachable in the  
fabric, and that the fabric is reachable from  
the user’s workstation, and then retry the  
operation.  
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Load Firmware dialog box messages  
Table 34: Load Firmware dialog box messages  
Message  
User action  
Bad checksum/CRC for the firmware image or Select the correct firmware file for this switch.  
incorrect firmware image for this type of  
switch.  
File was not found.  
Verify that the firmware file specified actually  
exists, or specify a new firmware file.  
Firmware image had a bad CRC or was  
invalid for this type of switch.  
Select a valid firmware image for this type of  
switch and retry the operation.  
Firmware upload status unknown. Image has  
been uploaded, but confirmation from the  
switch was not received.  
The application lost communications with the  
switch while the switch was unpacking the  
firmware image. If the problem was  
temporary, examine the firmware versions on  
the switch to verify that the firmware was  
unpacked correctly, or upload a new firmware  
image to the switch.  
The flash memory on the switch may be too  
small for this image.  
Select an appropriate firmware image for this  
type of switch and retry the operation.  
Unable to load firmware.  
An unspecified error has occurred. Verify that  
the user has permissions to modify the  
configuration on the switch, that the switch is  
reachable in the fabric, and that the fabric is  
reachable from the user’s workstation, and  
then retry the firmware upload.  
Unable to read file.  
Verify that the firmware file specified exists  
and is readable by the user, on a file system  
readable by the user, or specify a new  
firmware file.  
Port Loopback Test dialog box messages  
Table 35: Port Loopback test dialog box messages  
Message  
User action  
Attempt to put port in diagnostic state has  
failed. Unable to continue with port test.  
Verify that the user has permissions to modify  
the configuration on the switch, that the switch  
is reachable in the fabric, and that the fabric is  
reachable from the user’s workstation, and  
then retry the configuration change.  
External port test requires a loopback device  
be plugged into the selected port. Click “OK”  
when loopback device is installed.  
Verify that a loopback device is attached to the  
port before starting loopback test.  
Failed to correctly restore port states for one or Return to the faceplate view and then select  
more ports.  
View>Port State to determine which port was  
not restored to its original state. Select the  
port, and then select Port>Port Properties to  
restore the port state.  
Invalid frame count value.  
Verify that all information is valid, and then  
retry the loopback test.  
or  
Invalid frame size. Must be 36 to 2148.  
or  
Invalid hex pattern. Up to 8 hex digits  
allowed.  
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Table 35: Port Loopback test dialog box messages (Continued)  
Message  
User action  
No device detected in selected port yet. Test  
will not be run on empty port.  
Verify that a loopback device is attached to the  
port before starting loopback test.  
Verify that the port is online with an active  
login before starting the loopback test.  
Request to get admin privileges failed.  
Verify that another user is not currently  
modifying the switch configuration, using  
either the management application, or a telnet  
login, or any application, and then retry the  
operation.  
Request to start loopback test failed.  
Verify that the user has permissions to modify  
the configuration on the switch, that the switch  
is reachable in the fabric, and that the fabric is  
reachable from the user’s workstation, and  
then retry the configuration change.  
or  
Request to stop loopback test failed.  
or  
Request for loopback test results failed.  
or  
Request to reset loopback test results failed.  
Switch is currently unreachable. Unable to  
accurately report status of port test.  
The application lost communications with the  
switch while the switch was running the  
loopback tests, and could not determine  
whether the tests completed. If the problem  
was temporary, restart the loopback tests.  
The port selected for online port test must be  
online with active login.  
Verify that the port is online with an active  
login before starting the loopback test.  
Timed out on response notifications. Test  
terminated.  
The application lost communications with the  
switch while the switch was running the  
loopback tests, and could not determine  
whether the tests completed. If the problem  
was temporary, restart the loopback tests.  
Unable to perform loopback test on port...  
because port is not in diagnostic state.  
because port is a donor port.  
Correct the error indicated, and then retry the  
loopback test.  
because there is already a port test in  
progress.  
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Extended Credits wizard messages  
Table 36: Extended Credits wizard messages  
Message  
User action  
Request for admin failed.  
Verify that another user is not currently  
modifying the switch configuration, using  
either the management application, or a telnet  
login, or any application, and then retry the  
operation.  
Request for extended credits failed.  
Verify that the switch is reachable in the  
fabric, and that the fabric is reachable from  
the user’s workstation, and then retry the  
operation.  
Request to edit config failed.  
Verify that the user has permissions to modify  
the configuration on the switch, that the switch  
is reachable in the fabric, and that the fabric is  
reachable from the user’s workstation, and  
then retry the operation.  
or  
Request to save and activate config failed.  
Zoning dialog box messages  
Table 37: Zoning dialog box messages  
Message  
User action  
Error loading zoning.  
Verify that the specified zoning configuration  
file exists on a file system that is reachable,  
and that the user has permissions to read the  
file.  
Error returned from switch.  
Verify that the user has permissions to modify  
the configuration on the switch, that the switch  
is reachable in the fabric, and that the fabric is  
reachable from the user’s workstation, and  
then refresh the zoning information from the  
switch to determine whether any of the zoning  
configuration has been applied.  
If necessary, re-edit the zoning configuration  
and apply to the switch again.  
Error saving zoning.  
Verify that the specified zoning configuration  
file exists on a file system that is reachable,  
and that the user has permissions to write the  
file.  
Failed to obtain admin privileges.  
Verify that another user is not currently  
modifying the switch configuration, using  
either the management application, or a telnet  
login, or any application, and then retry the  
operation.  
Invalid name. Valid names start with a letter  
and valid chars include:  
Select a valid name for the object, and then  
retry the operation.  
all alphanumeric chars [aA - zZ] [0 - 9]  
symbols ['$', '_', and '-'  
Maximum number of zones created.  
Remove unnecessary objects from the zoning  
configuration, and then retry the operation.  
No member(s) selected; nothing to add.  
Select the members to add, and then retry the  
operation.  
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Table 37: Zoning dialog box messages (Continued)  
Message  
User action  
No response from the switch.  
or  
Verify that the user has permissions to modify  
the configuration on the switch, that the switch  
is reachable in the fabric, and that the fabric is  
reachable from the user’s workstation, and  
then refresh the zoning information from the  
switch to determine whether any of the zoning  
configuration has been applied. If necessary,  
re-edit the zoning configuration and apply to  
the switch again.  
Saving zoning data failed.  
The maximum number of members has been  
Remove unnecessary objects from the zoning  
configuration and retry the operation.  
reached.  
or  
The maximum number of members per zone  
has been reached  
The Orphan set is a place a holder for zones  
that are not in a set. It can not be deleted.  
Do not attempt to delete the orphan zone set.  
The zone set you are attempting to activate  
contains port based zoning and there are  
switches in the fabric that might not support  
this type of zoning. Some E_Ports may isolate.  
Do you wish to continue?  
Not all switch vendors support port-based  
zoning. Consult the manual for these vendors’  
switches to determine whether to apply this  
zoning configuration to the fabric. This feature  
is not supported by HP.  
The zoning configuration has been changed.  
Would you like to apply your changes?  
The zoning configuration includes changes  
that have not been applied to the switch. Click  
Yes to apply the changes to the switch before  
continuing, or click No to discard the changes  
and continue.  
There is already a zone by that name in a  
different Zone set. Would you like to add that  
zone to this Zone Set?  
If the existing zone is the same as zone that the  
user wants to add to this zoneset, continue.  
Otherwise, select a unique name for the new  
zone, and then retry the operation.  
There is already a zone set with that name.  
Select a unique name for the new object, and  
then retry the operation.  
or  
There is already a zone with that name.  
or  
There is already a alias with that name.  
This zoning configuration exceeds the limits for Remove unnecessary objects from the zoning  
this switch.  
configuration, and then retry the operation.  
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Table 37: Zoning dialog box messages (Continued)  
Message  
User action  
Unable to create alias.  
The zoning configuration already contains the  
maximum allowed zoning aliases. Delete any  
unwanted aliases, and then retry the  
operation.  
You are about to save a zoning configuration  
that was not completely read in. Saving this  
version will make the incomplete database  
permanent.  
An error was encountered while reading the  
zoning database from the switch, and so the  
database edited by the user may be missing  
some zoning information.  
Cancel the save, close the Zoning dialog,  
refresh the switch, and then retry the  
operation.  
You have zones in the orphan zone set. These  
are not saved in the switch. Would you like to  
continue?  
Orphan zones are not applied to the switch. If  
the orphan zones are to be applied to the  
switch, they must first be added to a  
configured zoneset. Orphan set is not saved  
on 2/8q FC switches, and is used only in the  
application while configuring zoning  
information.  
Restore Configuration dialog box messages  
Table 38: Restore Configuration dialog box messages  
Message  
User action  
Failed parsing filename.  
Verify that the file specified is a valid archive  
file, and then retry the operation.  
Possibly failed check switch!  
The application lost communications with the  
switch while restoring the archived  
configuration, and could not determine  
whether the operation completed. If the  
problem was temporary, retry the operation.  
Restore failed!  
Verify that the user has permissions to modify  
the configuration on the switch, that the switch  
is reachable in the fabric, and that the fabric is  
reachable from the user’s workstation, and  
then retry the configuration restore.  
Save Fabric View dialog box messages  
Table 39: Save Fabric View dialog box messages  
Message  
User action  
File filenamealready exists. Do you want to The specified view file already exists. Cancel,  
overwrite?  
or continue to overwrite the file.  
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Trap Configuration dialog box messages  
Table 40: Trap Configuration dialog box messages  
Message  
User action  
Invalid rising threshold.  
Verify that the information is correct, and then  
retry.  
or  
Invalid falling threshold.  
or  
Invalid sample interval.  
You must wait for trap information to be read  
The application has not completely read in  
some configuration information which is  
needed for this operation.  
first.  
or  
You must wait for alarm threshold information  
to be read first.  
Wait until the information has been completely  
read and then retry.  
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The command line interface (CLI) enables you to perform a variety of fabric and switch  
management tasks through an Ethernet or a serial port connection.  
This section describes the following:  
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Logging on to a switch  
To log on to a switch using a Telnet session, open a command line window on the workstation  
and enter the Telnet command followed by the switch IP address:  
# telnet ip_address  
A Telnet window opens prompting you for a login. Enter an account name and password.  
To log on to a switch through the serial port, configure the workstation port with the following  
settings and enter an account name and password when prompted.  
Table 41: Workstation port settings  
Parameter  
Setting  
Baud rate  
Data bits  
Parity  
9600 bits per second  
8
None  
1
Stop bits  
Working with user accounts  
Switches come from the factory with the following user account already defined:  
Table 42: Predefined user accounts  
Account name  
Password  
Authority  
admin  
password  
admin  
This user account provides full access to the switch and its configuration. After planning your  
fabric management needs and creating your own user accounts, consider changing the  
password for this account. See Commands” on page 116 for more information about  
authority levels. See the User command” on page 171 for information about creating user  
accounts.  
Note: A switch supports a combined maximum of 19 logins or sessions reserved as follows:  
4 logins or sessions for internal applications such as management server and SNMP.  
9 high priority Telnet sessions.  
6 logins or sessions for Switch Manager inband and out-of-band logins, and Telnet logins.  
Additional logins are refused.  
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Working with switch configurations  
Successful management of switches and fabrics with the command line interface depends on  
the effective use of switch configurations. Key switch management tasks include:  
Modifying a configuration  
A switch supports up to 10 configurations including the default configuration. Each switch  
configuration contains switch, port, port threshold alarm, and zoning components.  
The Show Switchcommand displays the name of the active configuration. A  
configuration name can have up to 31 characters excluding the pound symbol (#), semicolon  
(;), and comma (,). By editing the latest configuration and saving the results under a new  
name, you can create a history of configuration changes. Use the Config Listcommand to  
display the names of the configurations stored on the switch:  
2/8q FC Switch #> config list  
Current list of configurations  
------------------------------  
default  
config_10132003  
To modify a switch configuration you must open an Admin session with the Admin Start  
command. An Admin session prevents other accounts from making changes at the same time  
either through Telnet or Switch Manager. You must also open a Config Edit session with the  
Config Editcommand and indicate which configuration you want to modify. If you do not  
specify a configuration name, the active configuration is assumed. The Config Edit session  
provides access to the Set Config commands with which you make modifications to the port,  
switch, port threshold alarm, or zoning configuration components as shown:  
2/8q FC Switch #> admin start  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> config edit default  
The config named default is being edited.  
2/8q FC Switch (admin-config)#> set config port . . .  
2/8q FC Switch (admin-config)#> set config switch . . .  
2/8q FC Switch (admin-config)#> set config threshold . . .  
2/8q FC Switch (admin-config)#> set config zoning . . .  
The Config Save command saves the changes you made during the Config Edit session.  
In this case, changes to the configuration named Defaultare being saved to a new  
configuration named config_10132003. However, the new configuration does not take  
effect until you activate it with the Config Activatecommand as shown:  
2/8q FC Switch (admin-config)#> config save config_10132003  
2/8q FC Switch (admin)#> config activate config_10132003  
2/8q FC Switch (admin)#> admin end  
2/8q FC Switch #>  
The Admin Endcommand releases the Admin session for other administrators when you are  
done making changes to the switch.  
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Backing up a switch configuration  
Backing up and restoring a configuration is useful to protect your work or for use as a template  
in configuring other switches. The Config Backupcommand creates a file on the switch,  
named configdata. This file can be used to restore a switch configuration only from the  
command line interface; it cannot be used to restore a switch using Switch Manager.  
2/8q FC Switch #> admin start  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> config backup  
The configdatafile contains all of the switch configuration information including the  
following:  
All named switch configurations including the default configuration. This includes port,  
switch, port threshold alarm, and zoning configuration components.  
All SNMP and network information defined with the Set Setupcommand.  
The zoning database included all zone sets, zones, and aliases.  
Use FTP to download the configdatafile to your workstation for safe keeping and to  
upload the file back to the switch for the restore function. To download the configdatafile,  
open an FTP session on the switch and login with the account name imagesand password  
images. Transfer the file in binary mode using the Getcommand as shown:  
>ftp ip_address  
user:images  
password: images  
ftp>bin  
ftp>get configdata  
xxxxx bytes sent in xx secs.  
ftp>quit  
You should rename the configdatafile on your workstation with the switch name and date,  
config_switch_169_10112003, for example.  
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Restoring a switch configuration  
The restore operation begins with FTP to upload the configuration file from the workstation to  
the switch, and then finishes with a Telnet session and the Config Restorecommand. To  
upload the configuration file, config_switch_169_10112003in this case, open and  
FTP session with account name imagesand password images. Transfer the file in binary  
mode using the Putcommand as shown:  
ftp ip_address  
user:images  
password: images  
ftp> bin  
ftp> put config_switch_169_10112003 configdata  
Local file config_switch_169_10112003  
Remote file configdata  
ftp>quit  
The restore process replaces all configuration information on the switch and afterwards the  
switch is automatically reset. If the restore process changes the IP address, all management  
sessions are terminated. Use the Set Setup Systemcommand to return the IP  
configuration to the values you want. See the Set Setup command” on page 147. To restore  
the switch, open a Telnet session, and then enter the Config Restorecommand from  
within an Admin session as shown:  
2/8q FC Switch #> admin start  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> config restore  
The switch will be reset after restoring the configuration.  
Please confirm (y/n): [n] y  
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Commands  
The command is followed by one or more keywords. Consider the following rules and  
conventions:  
Commands and keywords are case insensitive.  
Required keyword values appear in standard font: [value]. Optional values are shown in  
italics: [value].  
Underlined portions of the keyword in the command format indicate the abbreviated form  
that can be used. For example the Delete keyword can be abbreviated Del.  
The command-line completion feature makes entering and repeating commands easier.  
Table 43 describes the command-line completion keystrokes.  
Table 43: Command line completion  
Keystroke  
Effect  
Tab  
Completes the command line. Enter at least one character and  
press Tab to complete the command line. If more than one  
possibility exists, press Tab again to display all possibilities.  
Up Arrow  
Scrolls backward through the list of previously entered  
commands.  
Down Arrow  
Scrolls forward through the list of previously entered  
commands.  
Ctrl-A  
Ctrl-E  
Moves the cursor to the beginning of the command line.  
Moves the cursor to the end of the command line.  
The command set performs monitoring and configuration tasks. Commands related to  
monitoring tasks are available to all account names. Commands related to configuration tasks  
are available only within an admin session. An account must have Admin authority to enter the  
Admin Startcommand, which opens an admin session. See the “Admin command” on  
The commands and their page numbers are listed in Table 44.  
Table 44: Commands listed by Authority Level  
Monitoring commands  
Administrative commands  
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Table 44: Commands listed by Authority Level (Continued)  
Monitoring commands  
Administrative commands  
Admincommand  
Opens and closes an Admin session. The Admin session provides commands that change the  
fabric and switch configurations. Only one Admin session can be open on the switch at any  
time. An inactive Admin session times out after a period of time which can be changed using  
the Set Setup Systemcommand. See the Set Setup command” on page 147.  
Authority  
Admin  
Syntax  
ADMIN  
Keywords  
START  
Opens the admin session.  
END  
Closes the admin session. The Hardreset, Logout, Shutdown, and Reset  
Switchcommands also end an admin session.  
CANCEL  
Terminates an Admin session opened by another user. Use this keyword with care  
because it terminates the Admin session without warning the other user and without  
saving pending changes.  
Notes  
Closing a Telnet window during an admin session does not release the session. In this  
case, you must either wait for the admin session to time out, or use the Admin Cancel  
command.  
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Examples  
The following example shows how to open and close an Admin session:  
2/8q FC Switch #> admin start  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #>  
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2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> admin end  
2/8q FC Switch #>  
Aliascommand  
Creates a named set of ports/devices. Aliases make it easier to assign a set of ports/devices to  
many zones. An alias can not have a zone or another alias as a member.  
Authority  
Admin session for all keywords except Listand Members.  
Syntax  
ALIAS  
Keywords  
ADD [ALIAS] [ MEMBER_LIST]  
Specifies one or more ports/devices given by [member_list] to add to the alias named  
[alias]. Use a <space> to delimit ports/devices in [member_list]. An alias can have a  
maximum of 2000 members. The application verifies that the [alias] format is correct,  
but does not validate that such a port/device exists. A port/device in [member_list] can  
have any of the following formats:  
— Domain ID and port number pair (Domain ID, Port Number). Domain IDs can be  
1–-239; port numbers can be 0–-255.  
— 6-character hexadecimal device Fibre Channel address (hex)  
— 16-character hexadecimal worldwide port name (WWPN) with the format  
xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx  
COPY [ALIAS_SOURCE] [ALIAS_DESTINATION]  
Creates a new alias named [alias_destination] and copies the membership into it from  
the alias given by [alias_source].  
CREATE [ALIAS]  
Creates an alias with the name given by [alias]. An alias name must begin with a letter  
and be no longer than 64 characters. Valid characters are 0-9, A-Z, a-z, _, $, ^, and -.  
The zoning database supports a maximum of 256 aliases.  
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DELETE [ALIAS]  
Deletes the specified alias given by [alias] from the zoning database. If the alias is a  
member of the active zone set, the alias will not be removed from the active zone set  
until the active zone set is deactivated.  
LIST  
Displays a list of all aliases. This keyword does not require an admin session.  
MEMBERS [ALIAS]  
Displays all members of the alias given by [alias]. This keyword does not require an  
admin session.  
REMOVE [ALIAS] [MEMBER_LIST]  
Removes the ports/devices given by [member_list] from the alias given by [alias]. Use  
a <space> to delimit ports/devices in [member_list]. A port/device in [member_list]  
can have any of the following formats:  
— Domain ID and port number pair (Domain ID, Port Number). Domain IDs can be  
1–-239; port numbers can be 0–-255.  
— 6-character hexadecimal device Fibre Channel address (hex)  
— 16-character hexadecimal worldwide port name (WWPN) for the device with the  
format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx.  
RENAME [ALIAS_OLD] [ALIAS_NEW]  
Renames the alias given by [alias_old] to the alias given by [alias_new].  
Configcommand  
Manages the Fibre Channel configurations on a switch. For information about setting the port  
Authority  
Admin session for all keywords except Backupand List.  
Syntax  
config  
Keywords  
ACTIVATE [config_name]  
Activates the configuration given by [config_name]. If you omit [config_name], the  
currently active configuration is used. Only one configuration can be active at a time.  
BACKUP  
Creates a file named configdata, which contains the system configuration  
information. To download this file, open an FTP session, log in with account  
name/password of imagesfor both, and type get configdata. See “Backing up  
a switch configuration” on page 114. This keyword does not require an Admin  
session.  
CANCEL  
Terminates the current configuration edit session without saving changes that were  
made.  
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COPY [config_source] [config_destination]  
Copies the configuration given by [config_source] to the configuration given by  
[config_destination]. The switch supports up to 10 configurations including the  
default configuration.  
DELETE [config_name]  
Deletes the configuration given by [config_name] from the switch.  
EDIT [config_name]  
Opens an edit session for the configuration given by [config_name]. If you omit  
[config_name], the currently active configuration is used.  
LIST  
Displays a list of all available configurations on the switch. This keyword does not  
require an admin session.  
RESTORE  
Restores configuration settings to an out-of-band switch from a backup file named  
configdata, which must be first uploaded on the switch using FTP. You create the  
backup file using the Config Backupcommand. Use FTP to load the backup file  
on a switch, and then enter the Config Restorecommand. After the restore is  
Note:  
If the restore process changes the IP address, all management sessions are terminated. Use the  
Set Setup Systemcommand to return the IP configuration to the values you want. See the  
Configuration archive files created with the Switch Manager Archive function are not compatible  
with the Config Restorecommand.  
SAVE [config_name]  
Saves changes made during a configuration edit session in the configuration given by  
[config_name]. If you omit [config_name], the value for [config_name] you chose for  
the most recent Config Editcommand is used. [config_name] can be up to 31  
characters excluding #, semicolon (;), and comma (,). The switch supports up to 10  
configurations including the default configuration.  
Notes  
If you edit the active configuration, changes are held in suspense until you reactivate the  
configuration or activate another configuration.  
Examples  
The following shows an example of how to open and close a Config Edit session:  
2/8q FC Switch #> admin start  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> config edit  
The config named default is being edited.  
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2/8q FC Switch (admin-config) #> config cancel  
Configuration mode will be canceled. Please confirm (y/n): [n] y  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> admin end  
The following is an example of how to create a backup file (configdata) and download  
the file to the workstation:  
2/8q FC Switch #> admin start  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> config backup  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> admin end  
2/8q FC Switch #> exit  
#>ftp symbolic_name or ip_address  
user: images  
password: images  
ftp> bin  
ftp> get configdata  
ftp> quit  
The following is an example of how to upload a configuration backup file (configdata)  
from the workstation to the switch, and then restore the configuration:  
#> ftp symbolic_name or ip_address  
user: images  
password: images  
ftp> bin  
ftp> put configdata  
ftp> quit  
2/8q FC Switch #> admin start  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> config restore  
The switch will be reset after restoring the configuration.  
Please confirm (y/n): [n] y  
Alarm Msg: [Tue Jun 10 09:25:56.938 2003][A1005.0021][SM][Configuration  
is being  
restored - this could take several minutes !]  
Alarm Msg: [Tue Jun 10 09:26:19.266 2003][A1000.000A][SM][The switch  
will be reset in 3 seconds due to a config restore]  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #>  
Alarm Msg: [Tue Jun 10 09:26:22.296 2003][A1000.0005][SM][The switch is  
being reset]  
Good bye.  
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Create Support command  
Assembles all log files and switch memory data into a core dump file (dump_support.tgz  
zip) and prompts you to send it to a remote host. This file is useful to technical support  
personnel for troubleshooting switch problems. Use this command when directed by your HP  
Authorized Service Provider. The command prompts for the IP address of the remote host, an  
account name and password on the remote host, and a pathname for an existing folder on the  
remote host.  
Authority  
Admin  
Syntax  
CREATE SUPPORT  
Examples  
2/8q FC Switch # (admin) #> create support  
Log Msg: [day month date time UTC 2004][C][8400.003B][Switch][Creating the  
support file - this will take several seconds]  
FTP the dump support file to another machine? (y/n): y  
Enter IP Address of remote computer: 10.20.33.130  
Login name: johndoe  
Enter remote directory name: bin/support  
Would you like to continue downloading support file? (y/n) [n]: y  
Connected to 10.20.33.130 (10.20.33.130).  
220 localhost.localdomain FTP server (Version wu-2.6.1-18) ready.  
331 Password required for johndoe.  
Password: xxxxxxx  
230 User johndoe logged in.  
cd bin/support  
250 CWD command successful.  
lcd /itasca/conf/images  
Local directory now /itasca/conf/images  
bin  
200 Type set to I.  
put dump_support.tgz  
local: dump_support.tgz remote: dump_support.tgz  
227 Entering Passive Mode (10,20,33,130,232,133)  
150 Opening BINARY mode data connection for dump_support.tgz.  
226 Transfer complete.  
43430 bytes sent in 0.292 secs (1.5e+02 Kbytes/sec)  
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Remote system type is UNIX.  
Using binary mode to transfer files.  
221-You have transferred 43430 bytes in 1 files.  
221-Total traffic for this session was 43888 bytes in 1 transfers.  
221 Thank you for using the FTP service on localhost.localdomain.  
FTP the dump support file to another machine? (y/n): n  
Datecommand  
This command displays or sets the system date and time. To set the date and time the  
information string must be provided in this format: MMDDhhmmCCYY. The new date and time  
takes effect immediately.  
Authority  
Admin session, except to display the date.  
Syntax  
DATE  
Keywords  
[MMDDhhmmCCYY]  
Specifies the date—this requires an admin session. If you omit [MMDDhhmmCCYY],  
the current date is displayed, which does not require an admin session.  
Examples  
2/8q FC Switch #> date  
Mon Apr 07 07:51:24 2003  
Firmware Installcommand  
Downloads firmware from a remote host to the switch, installs the firmware, and then resets  
the switch (without a power-on self test) to activate the firmware. If possible, a non-disruptive  
firmware activation is performed. The command prompts you for the IP address of the remote  
host, an account name and password on the remote host, and a pathname for the firmware  
image file.  
Authority  
Admin  
Syntax  
FIRMWARE INSTALL  
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Examples  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> firmware install  
Warning: Installing new firmware requires a switch reset.  
Continuing with this action will terminate all management sessions,  
including any Telnet sessions. When the firmware activation is complete,  
you may log in to the switch again.  
Do you want to continue? [y/n]: y  
Press 'q' and the ENTER key to abort this command.  
User Account  
IP Address  
: johndoe  
: 10.20.33.130  
Source Filename : 4.0.3.04.00_mpc  
About to install image. Do you want to continue? [y/n] y  
Connected to 10.20.33.130 (10.20.33.130).  
220 localhost.localdomain FTP server (Version wu-2.6.1-18) ready.  
331 Password required for johndoe.  
Password: xxxxxxxxx  
230 User johndoe logged in.  
bin  
200 Type set to I.  
verbose  
Verbose mode off.  
This may take several seconds...  
The switch will now reset.  
Connection closed by foreign host.  
Hardresetcommand  
Resets the switch and performs a power-on self test. This reset disrupts traffic, activates the  
pending firmware, and clears the alarm log. To save the alarm log before resetting, refer to the  
Authority  
Admin  
Syntax  
HARDRESET  
Notes  
To reset the switch without a power-on self test, refer to the “Reset command” on  
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Helpcommand  
Displays a brief description of the specified command, its keywords, and usage.  
Authority  
None  
Syntax  
HELP [COMMAND] [KEYWORD]  
Keywords  
[COMMAND]  
Displays a summary of the command given by [command] and its keywords. If you  
omit [command], the system displays all available commands.  
[KEYWORD]  
Displays a summary of the keyword given by [keyword] belonging to the command  
given by [command]. If you omit [keyword], the system displays the available  
keywords for the specified command.  
ALL  
Displays a list of all available commands (including command variations).  
Examples  
2/8q FC Switch #> help config  
config CONFIG_OPTIONS  
The config command operates on configurations.  
Usage: config { activate | backup | cancel | copy  
| delete |  
edit  
| list  
| restore | save }  
The following is an example of the Help Config Edit command:  
2/8q FC Switch #> help config edit  
config edit [CONFIG_NAME]  
This command initiates a configuration session and places the current  
session  
into config edit mode.  
If CONFIG_NAME is given and it exists, it gets edited; otherwise, it gets  
created. If it is not given, the currently active configuration is  
edited.  
Admin mode is required for this command.  
Usage: config edit [CONFIG_NAME]  
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Historycommand  
Displays a numbered list of the previously entered commands from which you can re-execute  
selected commands.  
Authority  
None  
Syntax  
HISTORY  
Notes  
Use the Historycommand to provide context for the ! command:  
Enter ![command] to re-enter the most recent execution of that command.  
Enter ![line number] to re-execute the corresponding command from the History  
display.  
Enter ![partial command string] to re-execute a command that matches the command  
string.  
Enter !! to re-execute the most recent command.  
Examples  
2/8q FC Switch #> history  
1 show switch  
2 date  
3 help set  
4 history  
2/8q FC Switch #> !3  
help set  
set SET_OPTIONS  
There are many attributes that can be set.  
Type help with one of the following to get more information:  
Usage: set { alarm  
port  
| beacon  
| setup  
| config  
| log  
| pagebreak |  
| switch }  
Hotresetcommand  
Resets the switch for the purpose of activating the pending firmware without disrupting traffic.  
This command terminates all management sessions, saves all configuration information, and  
clears the alarm log. After the pending firmware is activated, the configuration is recovered.  
This process takes less than 80 seconds. To save the alarm log to a file before resetting, refer to  
Authority  
Admin  
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Syntax  
hotreset  
Notes  
You can load and activate firmware on an operating switch without disrupting data traffic  
or having to re-initialize attached devices under the following conditions:  
No changes are being made to switches in the fabric including powering up, powering  
down, and switch configuration changes.  
No port in the fabric is in the diagnostic state.  
No zoning changes are being made in the fabric.  
No changes are being made to attached devices including powering up, powering  
down, disconnecting, connecting, and HBA configuration changes.  
Ports that are stable when the non-disruptive activation begins and then change states, are  
reset. When the non-disruptive activation is complete, Switch Manager sessions reconnect  
automatically. However, Telnet sessions must be restarted manually. This command clears  
the event log and all counters.  
Imagecommand  
Manages and installs switch firmware.  
Authority  
Admin  
Syntax  
IMAGE  
Keywords  
CLEANUP  
Removes all firmware image files from the switch. All firmware image files are  
removed automatically each time the switch is reset.  
FETCH [ACCOUNT_NAME] [IP_ADDRESS] [FILE_SOURCE] [FILE_DESTINATION]  
Retrieves image file given by [file_source] and stores it on the switch with the file  
name given by [file_destination]. The image file is retrieved from the FTP server with  
the IP address given by [ip_address] and an account name given by [account_name]. If  
an account name needs a password to access the FTP server, the system prompts you  
for it.  
INSTALL  
Downloads firmware from a remote host to the switch, unpacks the firmware, and then  
activates the firmware. The command prompts you for IP address of the remote host,  
an account name and password, and path name for the firmware image file.  
LIST  
Displays the list of image files that reside on the switch.  
UNPACK [FILE]  
Installs the firmware file given by [file]. After unpacking the file, a message is  
displayed confirming successful unpacking. The switch must be reset for the new  
firmware to take effect.  
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Notes  
To install firmware when the management workstation has an FTP server, use the Image  
Installcommand or the “Firmware Install command” on page 123. To install firmware  
when the management workstation does not have an FTP server:  
1. Connect to the switch through the Ethernet or the serial port.  
2. Move to the folder or directory on the workstation that contains the new firmware image  
file.  
3. Establish communications with the switch using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Enter  
one of the following on the command line:  
>ftp xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx  
or  
>ftp switchname  
where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxxis the switch IP address, and switchnameis the switch  
name associated with the IP address.  
4. Enter the following account name and password:  
user:images  
password: images  
5. Activate binary mode and copy the firmware image file on the switch:  
ftp>bin  
ftp>put filename  
6. Wait for the transfer to complete, and then close the FTP session.  
xxxxx bytes sent in xx secs.  
ftp>quit  
7. Establish communications with the switch using the CLI. Enter one of the following on the  
command line:  
telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx  
or  
telnet switchname  
where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the switch IP address, and switchname is the switch name  
associated with the IP address.  
8. A Telnet window opens prompting you for a login. Enter an account name and password.  
The default account name and password are (admin, password).  
9. Open an Admin session to acquire the necessary authority.  
2/8q FC Switch $>admin start  
10. Display the list of firmware image files on the switch to confirm that the file was loaded.  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) $>image list  
11. Unpack the firmware image file to install the new firmware in flash memory.  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) $>image unpack filename  
12. Wait for the unpack to complete.  
image unpack command result: Passed  
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13. A message prompts you to reset the switch to activate the firmware.  
Enter the hotresetcommand to perform a non-disruptive firmware activation.  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) $>hotreset  
Lipcommand  
Reinitializes the specified loop port.  
Authority  
Admin  
Syntax  
LIP [PORT_NUMBER]  
Keywords  
[PORT_NUMBER]  
The number of the port to be reinitialized.  
Examples  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> lip 2  
Passwdcommand  
Changes a user account’s password.  
Authority  
Admin account name and an admin session to change another account’s password; you  
can change you own password without an Admin session.  
Syntax  
PASSWD [ACCOUNT_NAME]  
Keywords  
[ACCOUNT_NAME]  
The user account name. To change the password for an account name other than your  
own, you must open an admin session with the account name Admin. If you omit  
[account_name], you are prompted to change the password for the current account  
name.  
Examples  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> passwd user2  
Press 'q' and the ENTER key to abort this command.  
account OLD password  
: ********  
account NEW password (4-20 chars) : ********  
please confirm account NEW password: ********  
password has been changed.  
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Pingcommand  
Initiates an attempt to communicate with another switch over an Ethernet network and reports  
the result.  
Authority  
None  
Syntax  
PING  
Keywords  
IP_ADDRESS  
The IP address of the switch to query.  
Examples  
The following is an example of a successful Pingcommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> ping 10.20.11.57  
Ping command issued. Waiting for response...  
2/8q FC Switch #>  
Response successfully received from 10.20.11.57.  
This following is an example of an unsuccessful Pingcommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> ping 10.20.10.100  
Ping command issued. Waiting for response...  
No response from 10.20.10.100. Unreachable.  
Pscommand  
Displays current system process information.  
Authority  
None  
Syntax  
PS  
Examples  
2/8q FC Switch #> ps  
PID PPID %CPU  
TIME  
ELAPSED COMMAND  
338 327 0.0 00:00:00 3-01:18:35 cns  
339 327 0.0 00:00:01 3-01:18:35 ens  
340 327 0.0 00:00:21 3-01:18:35 dlog  
341 327 0.1 00:05:35 3-01:18:35 ds  
342 327 0.2 00:11:29 3-01:18:35 mgmtApp  
343 327 0.0 00:00:04 3-01:18:35 fc2  
344 327 0.0 00:02:16 3-01:18:35 nserver  
345 327 0.0 00:02:44 3-01:18:35 mserver  
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346 327 0.8 00:35:12 3-01:18:35 util  
347 327 0.0 00:00:29 3-01:18:35 snmpservicepath  
348 327 0.0 00:02:46 3-01:18:34 eport  
349 327 0.0 00:00:21 3-01:18:34 PortApp  
350 327 5.6 04:08:24 3-01:18:34 port_mon  
351 327 0.0 00:01:38 3-01:18:34 zoning  
352 327 0.0 00:00:01 3-01:18:34 diagApp  
404 327 0.0 00:00:04 3-01:18:27 snmpd  
405 327 0.0 00:00:02 3-01:18:27 snmpmain  
406 405 0.0 00:00:00 3-01:18:26 snmpmain  
Quitcommand  
Closes the Telnet session.  
Authority  
None  
Syntax  
QUIT  
or  
EXIT  
or  
LOGOUT  
Notes  
You can also press Ctrl+D to close the Telnet session.  
Resetcommand  
Resets the switch configuration parameters. If you omit the keyword, the default is the Reset  
Switchcommand.  
Authority  
Admin  
Syntax  
RESET  
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Keywords  
CONFIG [CONFIG_NAME]  
Resets the configuration given by [config_name] to the factory default values for  
switch, port, port threshold alarm, and zoning configuration. If [config_name] does  
not exist on the switch, a configuration with that name is created. If you omit  
[config_name], the active configuration is reset. You must activate the configuration  
for the changes to take effect. See Table 45 through Table 47 for switch, port, and port  
threshold alarm configuration default values.  
FACTORY  
Resets switch configuration, port configuration, port threshold alarm configuration,  
zoning configuration, SNMP configuration, system configuration, and zoning to the  
factory default values. The switch configuration is activated automatically. See  
Table 45 through Table 50.  
Note: Because this keyword changes network parameters, the workstation could lose  
communication with the switch and release the Admin session.  
PORT [PORT_NUMBER]  
Reinitializes the port given by [port_number]. Ports are numbered beginning with 0.  
SNMP  
Resets the SNMP configuration settings to the factory default values. See Table 49 for  
SNMP configuration default values.  
SWITCH  
Resets the switch without a power-on self test. This is the default. This reset disrupts  
traffic and does the following:  
— Activates the pending firmware.  
— Closes all management sessions.  
— Clears the alarm log. To save the alarm log before resetting, refer to the Set Log  
To reset the switch with a power-on self test, refer to the “Hardreset command” on  
SYSTEM  
Resets the system configuration settings to the factory default values. See Table 50 for  
system configuration default values.  
Note: Because this keyword changes network parameters, the workstation could lose  
communication with the switch.  
ZONING  
Clears the zoning database and deactivates the active zone set. The zoning  
configuration values (autosave, default visibility) remain unchanged.  
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Notes  
The following tables specify the various factory default settings:  
Table 45: Switch configuration default settings  
Parameter  
Admin State  
Default setting  
Online  
True  
Broadcast Enabled  
Inband Enabled  
Domain ID  
True  
1 (0x Hex)  
False  
Domain ID Lock  
Symbolic Name  
R_A_TOV  
2/8q FC Switch  
10000  
2000  
E_D_TOV  
Principal Priority  
Configuration Description  
254  
HP StorageWorks 2/8q FC Switch  
Table 46: Port configuration default settings  
Parameter  
Admin State  
Link Speed  
Default setting  
Online  
Auto  
Port Type  
GL  
Symbolic Name  
ALFairness  
Port n, where n is the port number  
False  
True  
False  
False  
0
DeviceScanEnabled  
ForceOfflineRSCN  
ARB_FF  
InteropCredit  
ExtCredit  
0
FANEnable  
True  
False  
True  
True  
False  
Disabled  
False  
True  
LCFEnable  
MFSEnable  
MSEnable  
NoClose  
IOStreamGuard  
VIEnable  
PDISCPingEnable  
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Table 47: Port threshold alarm configuration default settings  
Parameter  
Default setting  
ThresholdMonitoringEnabled  
False  
CRCErrorsMonitoringEnabled  
RisingTrigger  
FallingTrigger  
True  
25  
1
SampleWindow  
10  
DecodeErrorsMonitoringEnabled  
RisingTrigger  
FallingTrigger  
True  
200  
0
SampleWindow  
10  
LoginMonitoringEnabled  
RisingTrigger  
True  
5
FallingTrigger  
1
SampleWindow  
10  
LogoutMonitoringEnabled  
RisingTrigger  
True  
5
FallingTrigger  
1
SampleWindow  
10  
LOSMonitoringEnabled  
RisingTrigger  
FallingTrigger  
True  
100  
5
SampleWindow  
10  
Table 48: Zoning configuration default settings  
Parameter  
InteropAutoSave  
Default setting  
True (not supported)  
All  
Default Visibility  
Table 49: SNMP configuration default settings  
Parameter  
SNMPEnabled  
Default setting  
True  
Contact  
<syscontact undefined>  
Location  
<sysLocation undefined>  
Description  
HP StorageWorks 2/8q FC Switch  
Trap [1-5] Address  
Trap [1-5] Port  
Trap 1: 10.0.0.254; Traps 2–5: 0.0.0.0  
162  
Trap [1-5] Severity  
Trap [1-5] Version  
Trap [1-5] Enabled  
Warning  
2
False  
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Table 49: SNMP configuration default settings (Continued)  
Parameter  
Default setting  
Object ID  
1.3.6.1.4.1.1663.1.1.1.1.31  
AuthFailureTrap  
ProxyEnabled  
False  
True  
Table 50: System configuration default settings  
Parameter  
Ethernet Network Discovery  
Ethernet Network IP Address  
Ethernet Network IP Mask  
Ethernet Gateway Address  
Admin Timeout  
Default setting  
Static  
10.0.0.1  
255.0.0.0  
10.0.0.254  
30 minutes  
True  
LocalLogEnabled  
RemotelogEnabled  
False  
RemoteLogHostAddress  
NTPClientEnabled  
10.0.0.254  
False  
NTPServerAddress  
10.0.0.254  
Setcommand  
Sets a variety of switch parameters.  
Authority  
Admin for all keywords except Alarm, Beacon, and Pagebreak.  
Syntax  
SET  
Keywords  
ALARM [option]  
Controls the display of alarms in the session output stream or clears the alarm log.  
[option] can be one of the following:  
CLEAR—Clears the alarm log history. This value requires an Admin session.  
ON—Enables the display of alarms in the session output stream.  
OFF—Disables the display of alarms in the session output stream.  
BEACON [state]  
Enables or disables the flashing of the Logged-In LEDs according to [state]. This  
keyword does not require an admin session. [state] can be one of the following:  
ON—Enables the flashing beacon.  
OFF—Disables the flashing beacon.  
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CONFIG [option]  
Sets switch, port, port threshold alarm, and zoning configuration parameters. See the  
LOG [option]  
Specifies the type of entries to be entered in the event log. See the “Set Log  
PAGEBREAK [state]  
Specifies how much information is displayed on the screen at a time according to the  
value given by [state]. This keyword does not require an admin session. [state] can be  
one of the following:  
ON—Limits the display of information to 20 lines at a time. The page break functions  
affects the following commands: Alias (List, Members), Show (Alarm,  
Log), Zone (List, Members), Zoneset (List, Zones), Zoning  
(Active, List).  
OFF—Allows continuous display of information without a break.  
PORT [option]  
Sets port state and speed for the specified port. The previous Set Config Port settings  
are restored after a switch reset or a reactivation of a switch configuration. See the  
SETUP [option]  
Changes SNMP and system configuration settings. See the “Set Setup command” on  
SWITCH [state]  
Changes the administrative state for all ports on the switch to the state given by [state].  
The previous Set Config Switch settings are restored after a switch reset or a  
reactivation of a switch configuration. [state] can be one of the following:  
ONLINE—Places all ports online  
OFFLINE—Places all ports offline.  
DIAGNOSTICS—Prepares all ports for testing.  
Examples  
2/8q FC Switch #> set beacon on  
2/8q FC Switch $> set beacon off  
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Set Configcommand  
Sets switch, port, port threshold alarm, and zoning configuration parameters. The changes you  
make with this command are not retained when you reset or power cycle the switch unless you  
save them using the Config Savecommand. See the Config command” on page 119.  
Authority  
Admin and Config Edit  
Syntax  
SET CONFIG  
Keywords  
PORT [port_number]  
Initiates an edit session in which to change configuration parameters for the port  
number given by [port_number]. If you omit [port_number], the system begins with  
port 0 and proceeds in order through the last port. For each parameter, enter a new  
value or press Enter to accept the current value shown in brackets. Enter qto end the  
configuration for one port, or qqto end the configuration for all ports. Table 51  
describes the port parameters.  
PORTS [port_number]  
Initiates an editing session in which to change configuration parameters for all ports  
based on the configuration for the port given by [port_number]. If you omit  
[port_number], port 0 is used. For each parameter, enter a new value or press Enter to  
accept the current value shown in brackets. Enter qto end the configuration. Table 51  
describes the port parameters.  
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Table 51: Set Config port parameters  
Parameter  
Description  
AdminState  
Port administrative state:  
Online – Activates and prepares the port to send data. This  
is the default.  
Offline – Prevents the port from receiving signal and  
accepting a device login.  
Diagnostics – Prepares the port for testing and prevents the  
port from accepting a device login.  
Down – Disables the port by removing power from the port  
lasers.  
LinkSpeed  
Transmission speed: 2 Gbps or Auto. The default is Auto.  
Port type: GL, G, F, FL, Donor. The default is GL.  
PortType  
SymbolicPortName  
Descriptive name for the port. The name can be up to 32  
characters excluding #, semicolon (;), and comma (,). The  
default is Port n where n is the port number.  
ALFairness  
Arbitration loop fairness. Enables (True) or disables (False) the  
switch’s priority to arbitrate on the loop. The default is False.  
DeviceScanEnabled  
Enables (True) or disables (False) the scanning of the  
connected device for FC-4 descriptor information during login.  
The default is True.  
ForceOfflineRSCN  
Enables (False) or disables (True) the immediate transmission  
of RSCN messages when communication between a port and  
a device is interrupted. If enabled, the RSCN message is  
delayed for 200 ms for locally attached devices and 400 ms  
for devices connected through other switches. The default is  
False. This parameter is ignored if IOStreamGuard is enabled.  
ARB_FF  
Send ARB_FF (True) instead of IDLEs (False) on the loop. The  
default is False.  
InteropCredit  
Interoperability credit. The number of buffer-to-buffer credits  
per port. 0 means the default (16) is unchanged. Changing  
interoperability credits is necessary only for E_Ports that are  
connected to non-FC-SW-2-compliant switches. (not  
supported)  
ExtCredit  
Extended credits. The number of port buffer credits that this  
port can acquire from donor ports. The default is 0.  
FANEnable  
Fabric address notification. Enables (True) or disables (False)  
the communication of the FL_Port address, port name, and  
node name to the logged-in NL_Port. The default is True.  
LCFEnable  
MFSEnable  
MSEnable  
Link control frame preference routing. Enables (True) or  
disables (False) preferred routing of frames with R_CTL =  
1100. The default is False. Enabling LCFEnable will disable  
MFSEnable.  
Multi-Frame Sequence bundling. Prevents (True) or allows  
(False) the interleaving of frames in a sequence. The default is  
False. Enabling MFSEnable disables LCFEnable and  
VIEnable.  
Management server enable. Enables (True) or disables (False)  
management server on this port. The default is True.  
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Table 51: Set Config port parameters (Continued)  
Parameter  
Description  
NoClose  
Loop circuit closure prevention. Enables (True) or disables  
(False) the loop’s ability to remain in the open state  
indefinitely. True reduces the amount of arbitration on a loop  
when there is only one device on the loop. The default is  
False.  
IOStreamGuard  
I/O Stream Guard. Enable (Enable) or disables (Disable) the  
suppression of RSCN messages. I/O Stream Guard should be  
enabled only for ports connected to initiator devices. The  
default is Disable.  
VIEnable  
Enables (True) or disables (False) VI preference routing. The  
default is False. Enabling VIEnable will disable MFSEnable.  
PDISCPingEnable  
Enables (True) or disables (False) the transmission of ping  
messages from the switch to all devices on a loop port. The  
default is True.  
SWITCH  
Initiates an editing session in which to change switch configuration settings. The  
system displays each parameter one line at a time and prompts you for a value. For  
each parameter, enter a new value or press Enter to accept the current value shown in  
brackets. Table 52 describes the Set Config Switch parameters.  
Table 52: Set config switch parameters  
Parameter  
Description  
AdminState  
Switch administrative state: online, offline, or diagnostics. The  
default is Online.  
BroadcastEnabled  
Broadcast. Enables (True) or disables (False) forwarding of  
broadcast frames. The default is True.  
DefaultDomainID  
DomainIDLock  
Default domain ID. The default is 1.  
Prevents (True) or allows (False) dynamic reassignment of the  
domain ID. The default is False.  
SymbolicName  
R_A_TOV  
Descriptive name for the switch. The name can be up to 32  
characters excluding #, semicolon (;), and comma (,). The  
default is 2/8q FC Switch.  
Resource Allocation Timeout Value. The number of  
milliseconds the switch waits to allow two ports to allocate  
enough resources to establish a link. The default is 10000.  
E_D_TOV  
Error Detect Timeout Value. The number of milliseconds a port  
is to wait for errors to clear. The default is 2000.  
PrincipalPriority  
ConfigDescription  
The priority used in the FC-SW-2 principal switch selection  
algorithm. 1 is high, 255 is low. The default is 254.  
Switch configuration description. The configuration description  
can be up to 32 characters excluding #, semicolon (;), and  
comma (,). The default is 2/8q FC Switch.  
InteropMode  
Propagates just the active zone set throughout the fabric (True,  
compliant) or the entire zoning database (False,  
non-compliant). The default is True. (not supported)  
LegacyAddressFormat  
Available only when the InteropMode parameter is False, this  
parameter enables (True) or disables (False) the use of legacy  
address formatting for interoperating with non-FC-SW-2  
switches. See Table 52. The default is False. (not supported)  
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THRESHOLD  
Initiates a configuration session by which to generate and log alarms for selected  
events. The system displays each event, its triggers, and sampling window one line at a  
time and prompts you for a value. For each parameter, enter a new value or press  
Enter to accept the current value shown in brackets. These parameters must be saved  
in a configuration and activated before they take effect. See the “Config command” on  
page 119 for information about saving and activating a configuration. Table 53  
describes the Set Config Threshold parameters. The switch shuts down a port if an  
alarm condition is not cleared within three consecutive sampling windows (by default  
30 seconds). Reset the port to bring it back online. An alarm is cleared when the  
threshold monitoring detects that the error rate has fallen below the falling trigger.  
Table 53: Set config threshold parameters  
Parameter  
Description  
Threshold Monitoring Enabled  
Master enable/disable parameter for all events.  
Enables (True) or disables (False) the generation of all  
enabled event alarms. The default is False.  
CRCErrorsMonitoringEnabled  
DecodeErrorsMonitoringEnabled  
LoginMonitoringEnabled  
LogoutMonitoringEnabled  
LOSMonitoringEnabled  
The event type enable/disable parameter. Enables  
(True) or disables (False) the generation of alarms for  
each of the following events:  
CRC errors  
Decode errors  
Device login errors  
Device logout errors  
Loss-of-signal errors  
Rising Trigger  
Falling Trigger  
Sample Window  
The event count above which a rising trigger alarm is  
logged. The switch will not generate another rising  
trigger alarm for that event until the count descends  
below the falling trigger and again exceeds the rising  
trigger.  
The event count below which a falling trigger alarm is  
logged. The switch will not generate another falling  
trigger alarm for that event until the count exceeds  
the rising trigger and descends again below the  
falling trigger.  
The period of time in seconds in which to count  
events.  
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ZONING  
Initiates an editing session in which to change switch zoning attributes. The system  
displays each parameter one line at a time and prompts you for a value. For each  
parameter, enter a new value or press Enter to accept the current value shown in  
brackets.  
Table 54: Set config zoning parameters  
Parameter  
Description  
InteropAutoSave  
Available only when the InteropMode parameter is True, this  
parameter enables (True) or disables (False) the saving of  
changes to active zone set in the switch’s permanent memory.  
default is True. (not supported)  
Disabling the Autosave parameter can be useful to prevent  
the propagation of zoning information when experimenting  
with different zoning schemes. However, leaving the Autosave  
parameter disabled can disrupt device configurations should  
a switch have to be reset. For this reason, the Autosave  
parameter should be enabled in a production environment.  
Default Visibility  
Enables (All) or disables (None) communication among the  
switch’s ports/devices and the fabric in the absence of an  
active zone set. The default is All.  
Examples  
The following is an example of the SET CONFIG PORT command:  
2/8q FC Switch #> admin start  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> config edit  
2/8q FC Switch (admin-config) #> set config port 1  
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.  
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current  
value.  
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the  
list  
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.  
Configuring Port Number: 1  
------------------------  
AdminState  
LinkSpeed  
PortType  
(1=Online, 2=Offline, 3=Diagnostics, 4=Down)  
(1=1Gb/s, 2=2Gb/s, 3=Auto)  
[Online]  
[Auto ]  
(GL / G / F / FL / Donor)  
[GL  
]
SymPortName (string, max=32 chars)  
ALFairness (True / False)  
[Port1 ]  
[False ]  
[True ]  
[False ]  
[False ]  
DeviceScanEnable (True / False)  
ForceOfflineRSCN (True / False)  
ARB_FF  
(True / False)  
InteropCredit (decimal value, 0-255)  
[0  
]
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ExtCredit  
FANEnable  
LCFEnable  
MFSEnable  
MSEnable  
NoClose  
(dec value, increments of 15, non-loop only)  
(True / False)  
[0  
]
[True ]  
[False ]  
[False ]  
[True ]  
[False ]  
[Disable]  
[False ]  
[True ]  
(True / False)  
(True / False)  
(True / False)  
(True / False)  
IOStreamGuard (Enable / Disable)  
VIEnable (True / False)  
PDISCPingEnable (True / False)  
Finished configuring attributes.  
This configuration must be saved (see config save command) and  
activated (see config activate command) before it can take effect.  
To discard this configuration use the config cancel command.  
2/8q FC Switch (admin-config) #>  
The following is an example of the SET CONFIG SWITCHcommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> admin start  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> config edit  
2/8q FC Switch (admin-config) #> set config switch  
A list of attributes with formatting and default values will follow.  
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current  
value.  
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the  
list  
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.  
AdminState  
(1=Online, 2=Offline, 3=Diagnostics) [Online  
]
]
]
]
]
BroadcastEnable  
InbandEnabled  
DefaultDomainID  
DomainIDLock  
SymbolicName  
R_A_TOV  
(True / False)  
[False  
[False  
[11  
(True / False)  
(decimal value, 1-239)  
(True / False)  
[True  
(string, max=32 chars)  
(decimal value, 100-100000 msec)  
(decimal value, 10-20000 msec)  
[2/8q FC Switch]  
[10000  
[2000  
[254  
]
]
]
E_D_TOV  
PrincipalPriority (decimal value, 1-255)  
ConfigDescription (string, max=32 chars)  
[2/8q FC Switch]  
[True  
InteropMode  
(True / False)  
]
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The following is an example of the SET CONFIG THRESHOLDcommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> admin start  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> config edit  
2/8q FC Switch (admin-config) #> set config threshold  
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.  
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current  
value.  
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list  
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.  
ThresholdMonitoringEnabled  
(True / False)  
[False  
]
CRCErrorsMonitoringEnabled  
RisingTrigger  
(True / False)  
[True  
[25  
]
]
]
]
(decimal value, 1-1000)  
(decimal value, 0-1000)  
FallingTrigger  
[1  
SampleWindow  
(decimal value, 1-1000 sec) [10  
DecodeErrorsMonitoringEnabled (True / False)  
[True  
[200  
[0  
]
]
]
]
RisingTrigger  
FallingTrigger  
SampleWindow  
(decimal value, 1-1000)  
(decimal value, 0-1000)  
(decimal value, 1-1000 sec) [10  
LoginMonitoringEnabled  
RisingTrigger  
(True / False)  
[True  
]
]
]
]
(decimal value, 1-1000)  
(decimal value, 0-1000)  
[5  
[1  
FallingTrigger  
SampleWindow  
(decimal value, 1-1000 sec) [10  
LogoutMonitoringEnabled  
RisingTrigger  
(True / False)  
[True  
]
]
]
]
(decimal value, 1-1000)  
(decimal value, 0-1000)  
[5  
[1  
FallingTrigger  
SampleWindow  
(decimal value, 1-1000 sec) [10  
LOSMonitoringEnabled  
RisingTrigger  
(True / False)  
[True  
]
]
]
]
(decimal value, 1-1000)  
(decimal value, 0-1000)  
[100  
[5  
FallingTrigger  
SampleWindow  
(decimal value, 1-1000 sec) [10  
Finished configuring attributes.  
This configuration must be saved (see config save command) and  
activated (see config activate command) before it can take effect.  
To discard this configuration use the config cancel command.  
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The following is an example of the SET CONFIG ZONINGcommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> admin start  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> config edit  
2/8q FC Switch (admin-config) #> set config zoning  
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.  
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current  
value.  
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list  
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.  
InteropAutoSave  
(True / False) [True]  
Default Visibility (All / None)  
[All ]  
Finished configuring attributes.  
This configuration must be saved (see config save command) and  
activated (see config activate command) before it can take effect.  
To discard this configuration use the config cancel command.  
Set LogCommand  
Specifies the events to record in the event log and display on the screen. You determine what  
events to record in the switch event log using the Component, Level, and Portkeywords.  
You determine what events are automatically displayed on the screen using the Display  
keyword. Alarms are always displayed on the screen.  
Authority  
Admin  
Syntax  
SET LOG  
Keywords  
ARCHIVE  
Collects the most recent 200 entries plus the previous 1000 entries and stores the  
result in new file named logfilethat is maintained in switch memory where it can  
be downloaded using FTP. To download logfile, open an FTP session, log in with  
account name/password of imagesfor both, and type get logfile.  
CLEAR  
Clears all log entries.  
COMPONENT [filter_list]  
Specifies one or more components given by [filter_list] to monitor for events. A  
component is a firmware module that is responsible for a particular portion of switch  
operation. Use a <space> to delimit values in the list. [filter_list] can be one or more  
of the following:  
MGMTSERVER—Monitors management server status.  
NAMESERVER—Monitors name server status.  
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PORT—Monitors all port events.  
SNMP—Monitors SNMP events.  
SWITCH—Monitors switch management events.  
ZONING—Monitors zoning conflict events.  
ALL—Monitors all components.  
NONE—Monitor none of the component events.  
DISPLAY [filter]  
Specifies the log events to automatically display on the screen according to the event  
severity levels given by [filter]. [filter] can be one of the following values:  
CRITICAL—Critical severity level events. The critical level describes events that are  
generally disruptive to the administration or operation of the fabric, but require no  
action.  
WARN—Warning severity level events. The warning level describes events that are  
generally not disruptive to the administration or operation of the fabric, but are more  
important than the informative level events.  
INFO—Informative severity level events. The informative level describes routine  
events associated with a normal fabric.  
NONE—Specifies no severity levels for display on the screen.  
LEVEL [filter]  
Specifies the severity level given by [filter] to use in monitoring and logging events  
for the specified components or ports. [filter] can be one of the following values:  
CRITICAL—Monitors critical events. The critical level describes events that are  
generally disruptive to the administration or operation of the fabric, but require no  
action.  
WARN—Monitors warning and critical events. The warning level describes events that  
are generally not disruptive to the administration or operation of the fabric, but are  
more important than the informative level events.  
INFO—Monitors informative, warning, and critical events. The informative level  
describes routine events associated with a normal fabric. This is the default severity  
level.  
NONE—Monitors none of the severity levels.  
PORT [port_list]  
Specifies one or more ports to monitor for events. Choose one of the following values:  
[port_list]—Specifies port or ports to monitor. Use a <space> to delimit values in  
the list. Ports are numbered beginning with 0.  
ALL—Specifies all ports.  
NONE—Disables monitoring on all ports.  
RESTORE  
Restores and saves the port, component, and level settings to the default values.  
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SAVE  
Saves the log settings for the component, severity level, port, and display level. These  
settings remain in effect after a switch reset. The log settings can be viewed using the  
Show Log Settingscommand. To export log entries to a file, use the Set Log  
Archive command.  
START  
Starts the logging of events based on the Port, Component, and Level keywords  
assigned to the current configuration. The logging continues until you enter the Set  
Log Stopcommand.  
STOP  
Stops logging of events.  
Notes  
In addition to critical, warn, and informative severity levels, the highest event severity  
level is alarm. The alarm level describes events that are disruptive to the administration or  
operation of a fabric and require administrator intervention. Alarms are always logged and  
always displayed on the screen.  
Set Port command  
Sets port state and speed for the specified port temporarily until the next switch reset or new  
configuration activation. This command also clears port counters.  
Authority  
Admin, except for the Clearkeyword  
Syntax  
SET PORT [PORT_NUMBER}  
Keywords  
[PORT_NUMBER]  
Specifies the port. Ports are numbered beginning with 0.  
BYPASS [ALPHA]  
Sends a Loop Port Bypass (LPB) to a specific Arbitrated Loop Physical Address  
(ALPA) or to all ALPAs on the arbitrated loop. [alpa] can be a specific ALPA or the  
keyword ALL to choose all ALPAs.  
CLEAR  
Clears the counters on the port. This keyword does not require an admin session.  
ENABLE  
Sends a Loop Port Enable (LPE) to all ALPAs on the arbitrated loop.  
SPEED [TRANSMISSION_SPEED]  
Specifies the transmission speed for the specified port. Choose one of the following  
port speed values:  
2Gb/s—Two gigabits per second.  
Auto—The port speed is automatically detected.  
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STATE [STATE]  
Specifies one of the following administrative states for the specified port:  
Online—Places the port online. This activates and prepares the port to send data.  
Offline—Places the port offline. This prevents the port from receiving signal and  
accepting a device login.  
Diagnostics—Prepares the port for testing. This prepares the port for testing and  
prevents the port from accepting a device login.  
Down—Disables the port by removing power from the port lasers.  
Set Setupcommand  
Changes SNMP and system configuration settings. The switch maintains one SNMP  
configuration and one system configuration.  
Authority  
Admin  
Syntax  
SET SETUP  
Keywords  
SNMP  
Prompts you in a line-by-line fashion to change SNMP configuration settings.  
Table 55 describes the SNMP parameters. For each parameter, enter a new value or  
press Enter to accept the current value shown in brackets.  
Table 55: SNMP configuration settings  
Entry  
Description  
SNMPEnabled  
Enables (True) or disables (False) SNMP on the switch. The  
default is True.  
Contact  
Specifies the name of the person to be contacted to respond to  
trap events. The name can be up to 64 characters excluding #,  
semicolon (;), and comma (,). The default is undefined.  
Location  
Specifies the name of the switch location. The name can be up  
to 64 characters excluding #, semicolon (;), and comma (,).  
The default is undefined.  
Trap [1-5] Address  
Specifies the workstation IP address to which SNMP traps are  
sent. The default address for trap 1 is 10.0.0.254. The default  
address for traps 2–5 is 0.0.0.0. Addresses, other than  
0.0.0.0, for all traps must be unique.  
Trap [1-5] Port  
Specifies the workstation port to which SNMP traps are sent.  
Valid workstation port numbers are 1–65535. The default is  
162.  
Trap [1-5] Severity  
Trap [1-5] Version  
Trap [1-5] Enabled  
Specifies the severity level to use when monitoring trap events.  
The default is Warning  
Specifies the SNMP version (1 or 2) to use in formatting traps.  
The default is 2.  
Specifies whether traps (event information) are enabled or  
disabled (default).  
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Table 55: SNMP configuration settings (Continued)  
Entry  
Description  
ReadCommunity  
WriteCommunity  
TrapCommunity  
Read community password that authorizes an SNMP agent to  
read information from the switch. This is a write-only field. The  
value on the switch and the SNMP management server must  
be the same. The read community password can be up to 32  
characters excluding #, semicolon (;), and comma (,). The  
default is “public.  
Write community password that authorizes an SNMP agent to  
write information to the switch. This is a write-only field. The  
value on the switch and the SNMP management server must  
be the same. The write community password can be up to 32  
characters excluding #, semicolon (;), and comma (,). The  
default is “private.  
Trap community password that authorizes an SNMP agent to  
receive traps. This is a write-only field. The value on the switch  
and the SNMP management server must be the same. The  
trap community password can be up to 32 characters  
excluding #, semicolon (;), and comma (,). The default is  
“public.  
AuthFailureTrap  
ProxyEnabled  
Enables (True) or disables (False) the generation of traps in  
response to trap authentication failures. The default is False.  
Enables (True) or disables (False) SNMP communication with  
other switches in the fabric. The default is True.  
system  
Prompts you in a line-by-line fashion to change system configuration settings.  
Table 56 describes the system configuration parameters. For each parameter, enter a  
new value or press Enter to accept the current value shown in brackets.  
Note: Changing the IP address will terminate all Ethernet management sessions.  
Table 56: System configuration settings  
Entry  
Description  
Eth0NetworkDiscovery  
Ethernet boot method: 1 - Static, 2 - Bootp, 3 - DHCP,  
4 - RARP. The default is 1 - Static.  
Eth0NetworkAddress  
Eth0NetworkMask  
Eth0GatewayAddress  
AdminTimeout  
Ethernet Internet Protocol (IP) address. The default is 10.0.0.1.  
Ethernet subnet mask address.  
Ethernet IP address gateway.  
Specifies the amount of time in minutes the switch waits before  
terminating an idle Admin session. Zero (0) disables the time  
out threshold. The default is 30, the maximum is 1440.  
LocalLogEnabled  
Enables (True) or disables (False) the saving of log information  
on the switch. The default is True.  
RemoteLogEnabled  
Enables (True) or disables (False) the recording of the switch  
event log on a remote host that supports the syslog protocol.  
The default is False.  
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Table 56: System configuration settings (Continued)  
Entry  
Description  
RemoteLogHostAddress  
The IP address of the host that will receive the switch event log  
information if remote logging is enabled. The default is  
10.0.0.254.  
NTPClientEnabled  
Enables (True) or disables (False) the Network Time Protocol  
(NTP) client on the switch. This client enables the switch to  
synchronize its time with an NTP server. This feature supports  
NTP version 4 and is compatible with version 3. An Ethernet  
connection to the server is required and you must first set an  
initial time and date on the switch. The synchronized time  
becomes effective immediately. The default is False.  
NTPServerAddress  
The IP address of the NTP server from which the NTP client  
acquires the time and date. The default is 10.0.0.254.  
Examples  
The following is an example of the Set Setup SNMP command:  
2/8q FC Switch #> admin start  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> set setup snmp  
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.  
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value.  
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list  
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.  
Trap Severity Options  
---------------------  
unknown, emergency, alert, critical, error, warning, notify, info, debug, mark  
SNMPEnabled  
Contact  
(True / False)  
[True  
]
(string, max=64 chars)  
(string, max=64 chars)  
(dot-notated IP Address)  
(decimal value)  
[<sysContact undefined]  
[sysLocation undefined]  
Location  
Trap1Address  
Trap1Port  
[10.20.71.15  
[162  
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
Trap1Severity  
Trap1Version  
Trap1Enabled  
Trap2Address  
Trap2Port  
(see allowed options above) [warning  
(1 / 2)  
[2  
(True / False)  
(dot-notated IP Address)  
(decimal value)  
[False  
[0.0.0.0  
[162  
Trap2Severity  
Trap2Version  
Trap2Enabled  
Trap3Address  
Trap3Port  
(see allowed options above) [warning  
(1 / 2)  
[2  
(True / False)  
(dot-notated IP Address)  
(decimal value)  
[False  
[0.0.0.0  
[162  
Trap3Severity  
Trap3Version  
Trap3Enabled  
Trap4Address  
Trap4Port  
(see allowed options above) [warning  
(1 / 2)  
[2  
(True / False)  
(dot-notated IP Address)  
(decimal value)  
[False  
[0.0.0.0  
[162  
]
Trap4Severity  
Trap4Version  
Trap4Enabled  
(see allowed options above) [warning  
]
]
]
(1 / 2)  
[2  
(True / False)  
[False  
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Trap5Address  
Trap5Port  
(dot-notated IP Address)  
(decimal value)  
[0.0.0.0  
[162  
]
]
]
]
Trap5Severity  
Trap5Version  
(see allowed options above) [warning  
(1 / 2)  
[2  
Trap5Enabled  
(True / False)  
[False  
]
ReadCommunity  
WriteCommunity  
TrapCommunity  
AuthFailureTrap  
ProxyEnabled  
(string, max=32 chars)  
(string, max=32 chars)  
(string, max=32 chars)  
(True / False)  
[public  
[private  
[public  
[False  
[True  
]
]
]
]
]
(True / False)  
The following is an example of the Set Setup System command:  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> set setup system  
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.  
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value.  
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list  
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.  
Eth0NetworkDiscovery  
Eth0NetworkAddress  
Eth0NetworkMask  
(1=Static, 2=Bootp, 3=Dhcp, 4=Rarp) [Static  
]
]
(dot-notated IP Address)  
(dot-notated IP Address)  
(dot-notated IP Address)  
[10.0.0.1  
[255.255.255.0]  
Eth0GatewayAddress  
AdminTimeout  
[10.0.0.254  
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
(dec value 0-1440 minutes, 0=never) [30  
LocalLogEnabled  
(True / False)  
[True  
RemoteLogEnabled  
RemoteLogHostAddress  
NTPClientEnabled  
NTPServerAddress  
(True / False)  
[False  
(dot-notated IP Address)  
(True / False)  
[10.0.0.254  
[False  
(dot-notated IP Address)  
[10.0.0.254  
Showcommand  
Displays fabric, switch, and port operational information.  
Authority  
None  
Syntax  
SHOW  
Keywords  
about  
Displays an introductory set of information about operational attributes of the switch.  
This keyword is equivalent to the Versionkeyword.  
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alarm [option]  
Displays the alarm log and session display setting. If you omit [option], the command  
displays the last 200 alarm entries. The alarm log is cleared when the switch is reset or  
power cycled. [option] has the following value:  
setting—Displays the status of the parameter that controls the display of alarms in  
the session output stream. This parameter is set using the Set Alarmcommand.  
broadcast  
Displays the broadcast tree information and all ports that are currently transmitting  
and receiving broadcast frames.  
chassis  
Displays chassis component status and temperature.  
config [option]  
Displays switch, port, and zoning configuration attributes. See the “Show Config  
domains  
Displays list of each domain and its worldwide name in the fabric.  
donor  
Displays list of current donor configuration for all ports.  
fabric  
Displays list of each domain, symbolic name, worldwide name, node IP address, and  
port IP address.  
interface  
Displays the status of the active network interfaces.  
log [option]  
when the switch is reset or power cycled.  
lsdb  
Displays Link State database information.  
mem [count]  
Displays information about memory activity for the number of seconds given by  
[count]. If you omit [count], the value 1 is used. Displayed memory values are in 1K  
block units.  
Note: This keyword will display memory activity updates until [count] is reached – it cannot be  
interrupted. Therefore, avoid using large values for [count].  
ns [option]  
Displays name server information for the specified [option]. If you omit [option],  
name server information for the local domain ID is displayed. [option] can have the  
following values:  
all—Displays name server information for all switches and ports.  
[domain_id]—Displays name server information for the switch given by  
[domain_id]. [domain_id] is a switch domain ID.  
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[port_id]—Displays name server information for the port given by [port_id].  
[port_id] is a port Fibre Channel address.  
pagebreak  
Displays the current pagebreak setting. The pagebreak setting limits the display of  
information to 20 lines (On) or allows the continuous display of information without a  
break (Off).  
perf [option]  
Displays performance information for all ports. See the “Show Perf command” on  
port [port_number]  
Displays operational information for the port given by [port_number]. Ports are  
numbered beginning with 0. If [port number] is omitted, information is displayed for  
all ports. Table 57 describes the port parameters.  
Table 57: Show Port parameters  
Entry  
Description  
AIinit  
Incremented each time the port begins AL initialization.  
AIinitError  
Number of times the port entered initialization and the  
initialization failed.  
Bad Frames  
Number of frames that have framing errors.  
Number of class x frames received by this port.  
Number of class x frames sent by this port.  
Number of class x words received by this port.  
Number of class x words sent by this port.  
ClassXFramesIn  
ClassXFramesOut  
ClassXWordsIn  
ClassXWordsOut  
ClassXToss  
Number of times an SOFi3 or SOFn3 frame is tossed from  
TBUF.  
DecodeError  
FBusy  
Number of decode errors detected  
Number of class 3 fabric busy (F_BSY) frames generated by  
this port in response to incoming frames. This usually indicates  
a busy condition on the fabric or N_Port that is preventing  
delivery of this frame.  
Flowerrors  
Received a frame when there were no available credits.  
Number of frames from devices that were rejected.  
Invalid CRC detected.  
FReject  
InvalidCRC  
InvalidDestAddr  
LIP_AL_PD_ALPS  
Invalid destination address detected.  
Number of F7, AL_PS LIPs, or AL_PD (vendor specific) resets,  
performed.  
LIP_F7_AL_PS  
This LIP is used to reinitialize the loop. An L_Port, identified by  
AL_PS, may have noticed a performance degradation and is  
trying to restore the loop.  
LIP_F8_AL_PS  
LIP_F7_F7  
This LIP denotes a loop failure detected by the L_Port identified  
by AL_PS.  
A loop initialization primitive frame used to acquire a valid  
AL_PA.  
LIP_F8_F7  
A loop initialization primitive frame used to indicate that a  
loop failure has been detected at the receiver.  
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Table 57: Show Port parameters (Continued)  
Entry  
Description  
Link Failures  
Number of optical link failures detected by this port. A link  
failure is a loss of synchronization or a loss of signal while not  
in the offline state. A loss of signal causes the switch to  
attempt to re-establish the link. If the link is not re-established,  
a link failure is counted. A link reset is performed after a link  
failure.  
Login  
Number of device logins  
Logout  
Number of device logouts  
LoopTimeouts  
LossOfSync  
A two (2) second timeout as specified by FC-AL-2.  
Number of synchronization losses (>100 ms) detected by this  
port. A loss of synchronization is detected by receipt of an  
invalid transmission word.  
PrimSeqErrors  
RxLinkResets  
Primitive sequence errors detected.  
Number of link reset primitives received from an attached  
device.  
RxOfflineSeq  
Number of offline sequences received. An OLS is issued for  
link initialization, a Receive & Recognize Not_Operational  
(NOS) state, or to enter the offline state.  
TotalErrors  
Total number of errors detected.  
TotalLIPsRecvd  
Number of loop initialization primitive frames received by this  
port.  
TotalLIPsXmitd  
Number of loop initialization primitive frames transmitted by  
this port.  
TotalLinkResets  
TotalOfflineSeq  
Total number of link reset primitives.  
Total number of Offline Sequences issued and received by this  
port.  
TotalRxFrames  
TotalRxWords  
TotalTxFrames  
TotalTxWords  
TxLinkResets  
Total number of frames received by this port.  
Total number of words received by this port.  
Total number of frames issued by this port.  
Total number of words issued by this port.  
Number of Link Resets issued by this port.  
Total number of Offline Sequences issued by this port.  
TxOfflineSeq  
post log  
Displays the Power On Self Test (POST) log which contains results from the POST.  
setup [option]  
Displays setup attributes for the system, SNMP, and the switch manufacturer. See the  
steering [domain_id]  
Displays the routes that data takes to the switch given by [domain_id]. If you omit  
[domain_id], the system displays routes for all switches in the fabric.  
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support  
Executes a series of commands that display a complete description of the switch, its  
configuration, and operation. The display can be captured from the screen and used  
for diagnosing problems. This keyword is intended for use at the request of your HP  
Authorized Service Provider. The commands that are executed include the following:  
— Alias List  
— Config List  
— Date  
— History  
— Ps  
— Show (About, Alarm, Backtrace, Chassis, Config Port,  
Config Switch, Config Threshold, Dev, Dev Settings,  
Domains, Donor, Fabric, Log, Log Archive, Log Settings,  
Lsdb, Mem, Ns, Perf, Port, Setup Mfg, Setup Snmp, Setup  
System, Steering, Switch, Topology, Users)  
— Uptime  
— User Accounts  
— Whoami  
— Zoneset (Active, List)  
— Zoning (History, Limits, List)  
switch  
Displays switch operational information.  
topology  
Displays all connected devices.  
users  
Displays a list of logged-in users. This is equivalent to the User Listcommand.  
version  
Displays an introductory set of information about operational attributes of the switch.  
This keyword is equivalent to the Aboutkeyword.  
Examples  
The following is an example of the Show Chassiscommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show chassis  
Chassis Information  
-------------------  
BoardTemp (1) - Degrees Celsius 23  
PowerSupplyStatus (1)  
HeartBeatCode  
Good  
1
HeartBeatStatus  
Normal  
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The following is an example of the Show Domains command:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show domains  
Principal switch is (remote): 10:00:00:60:69:50:0b:6c  
Domain ID List:  
Domain 97 (0x61) WWN = 10:00:00:c0:dd:00:71:ed  
Domain 98 (0x62) WWN = 10:00:00:60:df:22:2e:0c  
Domain 99 (0x63) WWN = 10:00:00:c0:dd:00:72:45  
Domain 100 (0x64) WWN = 10:00:00:c0:dd:00:ba:68  
Domain 101 (0x65) WWN = 10:00:00:60:df:22:2e:06  
Domain 102 (0x66) WWN = 10:00:00:c0:dd:00:90:ef  
Domain 103 (0x67) WWN = 10:00:00:60:69:50:0b:6c  
Domain 104 (0x68) WWN = 10:00:00:c0:dd:00:b8:b7  
The following is an example of the Show Fabriccommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show fabric  
Domain  
------  
WWN  
---  
Enet IP Addr  
------------  
FC IP Addr  
----------  
0.0.0.0  
SymbolicName  
------------  
gui sb1 .11  
sw12  
16 (0x10) 10:00:00:c0:dd:00:77:81 10.20.68.11  
17 (0x11) 10:00:00:c0:dd:00:6a:2d 10.20.68.12  
18 (0x12) 10:00:00:c0:dd:00:c3:04 10.20.68.160  
19 (0x13) 10:00:00:c0:dd:00:bc:56 10.20.68.108  
0.0.0.0  
0.0.0.0  
sw .160  
0.0.0.0  
Sb2 .108  
The following is an example of the Show NS[local domain] command:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show ns  
Seq Domain  
No ID  
Port  
ID  
Port  
Type COS PortWWN  
NodeWWN  
-------  
--- ------  
------ ---- --- -------  
1
2
3
4
19 (0x13) 1301e1 NL  
3
3
3
3
21:00:00:20:37:73:13:69 20:00:00:20:37:73:13:69  
21:00:00:20:37:73:12:9b 20:00:00:20:37:73:12:9b  
21:00:00:20:37:73:05:26 20:00:00:20:37:73:05:26  
21:01:00:e0:8b:27:a7:bc 20:01:00:e0:8b:27:a7:bc  
19 (0x13) 1301e2 NL  
19 (0x13) 1301e4 NL  
19 (0x13) 130d00 N  
The following is an example of the Show NS [domain_ID]command:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show ns 18  
Seq Domain  
No ID  
--- ------  
18 (0x12) 120700 N  
Port  
Port  
ID  
Type COS PortWWN  
NodeWWN  
-------  
------ ---- --- -------  
1
3
21:00:00:e0:8b:07:a7:bc 20:00:00:e0:8b:07:a7:bc  
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The following is an example of the Show NS [port_ID]command:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show ns 1301e1  
Port ID: 1301e1  
--------  
PortType  
NL  
PortWWN  
21:00:00:20:37:73:13:69  
SymbolicPortName  
NodeWWN  
20:00:00:20:37:73:13:69  
SymbolicNodeName  
NodeIPAddress  
ClassOfService  
PortIPAddress  
FabricPortName  
FC4Type  
0.0.0.0  
3
0.0.0.0  
20:01:00:c0:dd:00:bc:56  
FCP  
FC4Desc  
(NULL)  
The following is an example of the Show Interfacecommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show interface  
eth0  
Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 00:C0:DD:00:BD:ED  
inet addr:10.20.68.107 Bcast:10.20.68.255 Mask:255.255.255.0  
UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1  
RX packets:4712 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0  
TX packets:3000 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0  
collisions:0 txqueuelen:100  
RX bytes:415313 (405.5 Kb) TX bytes:716751 (699.9 Kb)  
Interrupt:11 Base address:0xfcc0  
lo  
Link encap:Local Loopback  
inet addr:127.0.0.1 Mask:255.0.0.0  
UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:16436 Metric:1  
RX packets:304 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0  
TX packets:304 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0  
collisions:0 txqueuelen:0  
RX bytes:20116 (19.6 Kb) TX bytes:20116 (19.6 Kb)  
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The following is an example of the Show Portcommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show port 1  
Port Number: 1  
------------  
AdminState  
AsicNumber  
AsicPort  
Online  
PortID  
150100  
0
PortWWN  
20:01:00:c0:dd:00:bc:b8  
1
RunningType  
SFPPartNumber  
SFPRevision  
SFPType  
Unknown  
Unknown  
0
ConfigType  
DiagStatus  
EpConnState  
EpIsoReason  
LinkSpeed  
LinkState  
LoginStatus  
MaxCredit  
G
Passed  
None  
NotInstalled  
Unknown  
00000000  
Port1  
NotApplicable  
2Gb/s  
SFPVendor  
SFPVendorID  
SymbolicName  
SyncStatus  
XmitterEnabled  
Inactive  
NotLoggedIn  
16  
SyncLost  
True  
OperationalState Offline  
ALInit  
0
LIP_F8_AL_PS  
0
ALInitError  
BadFrames  
0
0
LIP_F8_F7  
0
LinkFailures  
Login  
26  
25  
24  
0
Class2FramesIn 0  
Class2FramesOut 0  
Logout  
Class2WordsIn  
0
LoopTimeouts  
LossOfSync  
PrimSeqErrors  
RxLinkResets  
RxOfflineSeq  
Class2WordsOut 0  
Class3FramesIn 0  
Class3FramesOut 0  
1
0
23  
45  
Class3Toss  
0
Class3WordsIn  
0
TotalErrors  
26  
Class3WordsOut 0  
TotalLIPsRecvd 0  
TotalLIPsXmitd 0  
TotalLinkResets 77  
TotalOfflineSeq 59  
DecodeErrors  
EpConnects  
FBusy  
0
25  
0
FlowErrors  
FReject  
0
TotalRxFrames  
TotalRxWords  
TotalTxFrames  
TotalTxWords  
TxLinkResets  
TxOfflineSeq  
0
0
0
InvalidCRC  
0
0
InvalidDestAddr 0  
LIP_AL_PD_AL_PS 0  
0
54  
14  
LIP_F7_AL_PS  
LIP_F7_F7  
0
0
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The following is an example of the Show Switchcommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show switch  
Switch Information  
------------------  
SymbolicName  
SwitchWWN  
2/8q FC Switch  
10:00:00:c0:dd:03:cf:cc  
SwitchType  
2/8q FC Switch  
BootVersion  
V1.1.0.6-0 (Tue Apr 27 13:31:56 2004)  
CreditPool  
0
DomainID  
1 (0x1)  
110000  
64  
FirstPortAddress  
FlashSize - MBytes  
LogFilterLevel  
MaxPorts  
Info  
8
NumberOfResets  
ReasonForLastReset  
2
PowerUp  
ActiveImageVersion - build date V04.0.3.4-0 (Thu Sep 2 18:41:02 2004)  
PendingImageVersion - build date V4.0.3.4-0 (Thu Sep 2 18:41:02 2004)  
ActiveConfiguration  
AdminState  
default  
Online  
False  
False  
Online  
True  
AdminModeActive  
BeaconOnStatus  
OperationalState  
PrincipalSwitchRole  
BoardTemp (1) - Degrees Celsius 29  
SwitchDiagnosticsStatus  
SwitchTemperatureStatus  
Passed  
Normal  
The following is an example of the Show Topologycommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show topology  
Unique ID Key  
-------------  
A = ALPA, D = Domain ID, P = Port ID  
Port  
Local Local  
Remote Remote  
Type NodeWWN  
------ -------  
Unique  
ID  
Number Type PortWWN  
------ ----- -------  
------  
010500 P  
4(0x4) D  
5
F
E
20:05:00:c0:dd:00:bd:ec  
20:0a:00:c0:dd:00:bd:ec  
N
E
20:00:00:00:c9:22:1e:93  
10:00:00:c0:dd:00:80:21  
10  
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The following is an example of the Show Topologycommand for port 1:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show topology 1  
Local Link Information  
----------------------  
PortNumber 1  
PortID  
650100  
PortWWN  
20:01:00:c0:dd:00:91:11  
PortType F  
Remote Link Information  
-----------------------  
Device 0  
NodeWWN 50:80:02:00:00:06:d5:38  
PortType NL  
Description (NULL)  
IPAddress 0.0.0.0  
Device 1  
NodeWWN 20:00:00:20:37:2b:08:c9  
PortType NL  
Description (NULL)  
IPAddress 0.0.0.0  
Device 2  
Description (NULL)  
IPAddress 0.0.0.0  
Device 3  
NodeWWN 20:00:00:20:37:2b:05:c9  
PortType NL  
Description (NULL)  
IPAddress 0.0.0.0  
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The following is an example of the Show Versioncommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show version  
*****************************************************  
*
*
*
*
*
*
Command Line Interface SHell (CLISH)  
*****************************************************  
SystemDescription HP StorageWorks 2/8q FC Switch  
Eth0NetworkAddress 10.0.0.1 (use 'set setup system' to update)  
MACAddress  
00:c0:dd:03:cf:cc  
WorldWideName  
10:00:00:c0:dd:03:cf:cc  
ChassisSerialNumber 0346A00032  
SymbolicName  
2/8q FC Switch  
V4.0.0.4-0  
ActiveSWVersion  
ActiveTimestamp  
Thu Sep 2 18:41:02 2004  
DiagnosticsStatus Passed  
Show Configcommand  
Displays switch, port, alarm threshold, and zoning for the current configuration.  
Authority  
None  
Syntax  
SHOW CONFIG  
Keywords  
PORT [port_number]  
Displays configuration parameters for the port number given by [port_number]. Ports  
are numbered beginning with 0. If [port_number] is omitted, all ports are specified.  
SWITCH  
Displays configuration parameters for the switch.  
THRESHOLD  
Displays alarm threshold parameters for the switch.  
AONING  
Displays zoning configuration parameters for the switch.  
Examples  
The following is an example of the Show Config Port command:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show config port 3  
Port Number: 3  
------------  
AdminState  
Offline  
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LinkSpeed  
PortType  
Auto  
GL  
SymbolicName  
ALFairness  
Port3  
False  
DeviceScanEnabled True  
ForceOfflineRSCN False  
ARB_FF  
False  
0
InteropCredit  
ExtCredit  
0
FANEnabled  
LCFEnabled  
MFSEnabled  
MSEnabled  
True  
False  
True  
True  
False  
Disabled  
False  
True  
NoClose  
IOStreamGuard  
VIEnabled  
PDISCPingEnable  
The following is an example of the Show Config Switchcommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show config switch  
Configuration Name: default  
-------------------  
Switch Configuration Information  
--------------------------------  
AdminState  
Online  
BroadcastEnabled  
InbandEnabled  
DomainID  
False  
True  
19 (0x13)  
DomainIDLock  
SymbolicName  
R_A_TOV  
True  
sw108  
10000  
E_D_TOV  
2000  
PrincipalPriority  
ConfigDescription  
ConfigLastSavedBy  
ConfigLastSavedOn  
InteropMode  
254  
2/8q FC Switch  
admin@OB-session5  
day month date time year  
True  
1
Legacy Address Format False  
1. Appears only if FC-SW-2 Compliant is False.  
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The following is an example of the Show Config Thresholdcommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show config threshold  
Configuration Name: default  
------------  
Threshold Configuration Information  
-----------------------------------  
ThresholdMonitoringEnabled  
CRCErrorsMonitoringEnabled  
RisingTrigger  
False  
True  
25  
FallingTrigger  
1
SampleWindow  
10  
DecodeErrorsMonitoringEnabled True  
RisingTrigger  
25  
0
FallingTrigger  
SampleWindow  
10  
True  
5
LoginMonitoringEnabled  
RisingTrigger  
FallingTrigger  
SampleWindow  
1
10  
True  
5
LogoutMonitoringEnabled  
RisingTrigger  
FallingTrigger  
SampleWindow  
1
10  
True  
100  
5
LOSMonitoringEnabled  
RisingTrigger  
FallingTrigger  
SampleWindow  
10  
The following is an example of the Show Config Zoningcommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show config zoning  
Configuration Name: default  
-------------------  
Zoning Configuration Information  
--------------------------------  
InteropAutoSave  
True  
All  
Default Visibility  
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Show Logcommand  
Displays the contents of the log or the parameters used to create and display entries in the log.  
The log contains a maximum of 1200 entries. When the log reaches its entry capacity,  
subsequent entries overwrite the existing entries, beginning with the oldest.  
Authority  
None  
Syntax  
SHOW LOG  
Keywords  
[number of events]  
Specifies the number of the most recent events to display from the event log. [number  
of events] must be a positive integer.  
COMPONENTS  
Displays the components currently being monitored for events. The components are as  
follows:  
Mgmtserver—Management server events  
Nameserver—Name server events  
Port—Port events  
SNMP—SNMP events.  
Switch—Switch management events.  
Zoning—Zoning conflict events.  
DISPLAY [filter]  
Displays log events on the screen according to the component or severity level filter  
given by [filter]. [filter] can be one of the following:  
Info—Displays all informative events.  
Warning—Displays all warning events.  
Critical—Displays all critical events.  
Eport—Displays all events related to E_Ports.  
Mgmtserver—Displays all events related to the management server.  
Nameserver—Displays all events related to the name server.  
Port[port_number]—Displays all events related to the port given by [port_number].  
SNMP—Displays all events related to SNMP.  
Switch—Displays all events related to switch management.  
Zoning—Displays all events related to zoning.  
level  
Displays the event severity level logging setting and the display level setting.  
options  
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Displays the options that are available for configuring event logging and automatic  
display to the screen. See the “Set Log Command” on page 144 for information about  
how to configure event logging and display level.  
port  
Displays the ports being monitored for events. If an event occurs which is of the  
defined level and on a defined component, but not on a defined port, no entry is made  
in the log.  
settings  
Displays the current filter settings for component, severity level, port, and display  
level. This command is equivalent to executing the following commands separately:  
Show Log Component, Show Log Level, and Show Log Port.  
Examples  
The following is an example of the Show Log Componentcommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show log component  
Current settings for log  
------------------------  
FilterComponent  
NameServer MgmtServer Zoning Switch Blade Port Eport Snmp  
The following is an example of the Show Log Levelcommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show log level  
Current settings for log  
------------------------  
FilterLevel  
DisplayLevel  
Info  
Critical  
The following is an example of the Show Log Optionscommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show log options  
Allowed options for log  
-----------------------  
FilterComponent  
All,None,NameServer,MgmtServer,Zoning,Switch,Blade,Port,Eport,Snmp  
FilterLevel  
DisplayLevel  
Critical,Warn,Info,None  
Critical,Warn,Info,None  
The following is an example of the Show Logcommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show log  
[327][day month date time year][I][Eport Port:0/8][Eport State=  
E_A0_GET_DOMAIN_ID]  
[328][day month date time year][I][Eport Port: 0/8][FSPF PortUp state=0]  
[329][day month date time year][I][Eport Port: 0/8][Sending init hello]  
[330][day month date time year][I][Eport Port: 0/8][Processing EFP, oxid= 0x8]  
[331][day month date time year][I][Eport Port: 0/8][Eport State = E_A2_IDLE]  
[332][day month date time year][I][Eport Port: 0/8][EFP,WWN= 0x100000c0dd00b845,  
len= 0x30]  
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[333][day month date time year][I][Eport Port: 0/8][Sending LSU oxid=0xc:type=1]  
[334][day month date time year][I][Eport Port: 0/8][Send Zone Merge Request]  
[335][day month date time year][I][Eport Port: 0/8][LSDB Xchg timer set]  
[336][day month date time year][I][Eport Port: 0/8][Setting attribute  
Oper.UserPort.0.8.EpConnState Connected]  
Show Perfcommand  
Displays port performance in frames/second and bytes/second. If you omit the keyword, the  
command displays data transmitted (out), data received (in), and total data transmitted and  
received in frames/second and bytes per second.  
Authority  
None  
Syntax  
SHOW PERF  
Keywords  
BYTE  
Displays continuous performance data in total bytes/second transmitted and received  
for all ports. Enter qto stop the display.  
INBYTE  
Displays continuous performance data in bytes/second received for all ports. Type q  
and press Enter to stop the display.  
OUTBYTE  
Displays continuous performance data in bytes/second transmitted for all ports. Enter  
qto stop the display.  
FRAME  
Displays continuous performance data in total frames/second transmitted and received  
for all ports. Enter qto stop the display.  
INFRAME  
Displays continuous performance data in frames/second received for all ports. Enter q  
to stop the display.  
OUTFRAME  
Displays continuous performance data in frames/second transmitted for all ports.  
Enter qto stop the display.  
ERRORS  
Displays continuous error counts for all ports. Enter qto stop the display.  
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Examples  
The following is an example of the Show Perfcommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show perf  
Port Bytes/s  
Number (in)  
------ -------  
Bytes/s  
(out)  
Bytes/s  
(total)  
Frames/s Frames/s Frames/s  
(in) (out) (total)  
-------- -------- --------  
-------  
-------  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7K  
58K  
0
136M  
0
136M  
58K  
0
245  
1K  
0
68K  
0
68K  
1K  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7K  
58K  
7K  
136M  
0
245  
1K  
245  
70K  
136M  
68K  
The following is an example of the Show Perf Bytecommand:  
2/8q FC Switch $> show perf byte  
Displaying bytes/sec data... (Press 'q' and the ENTER key to stop display)  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------  
76M 0  
78M 0  
78M 0  
77M 0  
77M 0  
84M 0  
83M 0  
80M 0  
77M 0  
78M 0  
75M 0  
74M 0  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
32M 0  
34M 0  
34M 0  
33M 0  
33M 0  
40M 0  
39M 0  
35M 0  
33M 0  
33M 0  
29M 0  
28M 0  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
43M  
43M  
43M  
44M  
44M  
43M  
43M  
45M  
44M  
44M  
45M  
46M  
q
Show Setupcommand  
Displays the current SNMP and system settings.  
Authority  
None  
Syntax  
SHOW SETUP  
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Keywords  
MFG  
Displays manufacturing information about the switch.  
SNMP  
Displays the current SNMP settings.  
SYSTEM  
Displays the current system settings.  
Examples  
The following is an example of the Show Setup Mfgcommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show setup mfg  
Manufacturing Information  
-------------------------  
BrandName  
HP  
BuildDate  
Thursday, September 16, 2004 12:09  
A7450-63001 A  
ChassisPartNumber  
ChassisSerialNumber  
CPUBoardSerialNumber  
MACAddress  
0346A00032  
0346A00032  
00:c0:dd:03:cf:cc  
PlanarPartNumber  
SwitchSymbolicName  
SwitchWWN  
310077-00 A  
2/8q FC Switch  
10:00:00:c0:dd:03:cf:cc  
HP StorageWorks 2/8q FC Switch  
1.3.6.1.4.1.1663.1.1.1.1.31  
SystemDescription  
SystemObjectID  
The following is an example of the Show Setup SNMPcommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show setup snmp  
SNMP Information  
----------------  
SNMPEnabled  
Contact  
True  
<sysContact undefined>  
Location  
N_107 System Test Lab  
Description  
Trap1Address  
Trap1Port  
2/8q FC Switch  
10.0.0.254  
162  
Trap1Severity  
Trap1Version  
warning  
2
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Trap1Enabled  
Trap2Address  
Trap2Port  
False  
0.0.0.0  
162  
Trap2Severity  
Trap2Version  
Trap2Enabled  
warning  
2
False  
Trap3Address  
Trap3Port  
0.0.0.0  
162  
Trap3Severity  
Trap3Version  
Trap3Enabled  
Trap4Address  
Trap4Port  
warning  
2
False  
0.0.0.0  
162  
Trap4Severity  
Trap4Version  
Trap4Enabled  
Trap5Address  
Trap5Port  
warning  
2
False  
0.0.0.0  
162  
Trap5Severity  
Trap5Version  
Trap5Enabled  
ObjectID  
warning  
2
False  
1.3.6.1.4.1.1663.1.1.1.1.31  
AuthFailureTrap  
ProxyEnabled  
True  
True  
The following is an example of the Show Setup Systemcommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> show setup system  
System Information  
------------------  
Eth0NetworkDiscovery  
Eth0NetworkAddress  
Eth0NetworkMask  
Static  
10.20.11.32  
255.255.252.0  
10.20.8.254  
30  
Eth0GatewayAddress  
AdminTimeout  
LocalLogEnabled  
True  
RemoteLogEnabled  
RemoteLogHostAddress  
NTPClientEnabled  
NTPServerAddress  
False  
10.0.0.254  
False  
10.0.0.254  
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Shutdowncommand  
Terminates all data transfers on the switch at convenient points and closes the Telnet session.  
Always power cycle the switch after entering this command.  
Authority  
Admin  
Syntax  
SHUTDOWN  
Notes  
Always use this command to perform an orderly shut down before removing power from  
the switch.  
When the shutdown is complete, the Heartbeat LED is extinguished.  
Testcommand  
Tests ports using internal (SerDes level), external (transceiver), and online loopback tests.  
Internal and external tests require that the port be placed in diagnostic mode. See the “Set  
command” on page 135 for information about changing the port administrative state. While  
the test is running, the remaining ports on the switch remain fully operational.  
Authority  
Admin  
Syntax  
TEST  
Keywords  
PORT [port_number] [test_type]  
Tests the port given by [port_number] using the test given by [test_type]. If you omit  
[test_type], Internal is used. [test_type] can have the following values:  
internal—Tests the SerDes. This is the default. The port must be in diagnostics  
mode to perform this test.  
external—Tests both the SerDes and transceiver. The port must be in diagnostics  
mode to perform this test, and a loopback plug must be installed in the transceiver.  
online—Tests communications between the port and its device node or device loop.  
The port being tested must be online and connected to a remote device. The port  
passes if the test frame that was sent by the ASIC matches the frame that is received.  
This test does not disrupt communication on the port.  
CANCEL—Cancels the online test in progress.  
STATUS—Displays the status of a test in progress, or if there is no test in progress,  
the status of the test that was executed last.  
Examples  
To run an internal or external port test:  
1. To start an admin session, enter the following command:  
admin start  
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2. Place the port in Diagnostics mode by entering the following command (x = port number):  
set port x state diagnostics  
3. Choose the type of port loopback test to run:  
To run an internal loopback test, enter the following:  
test port x internal  
To run an external loopback test, enter the following command. A loopback plug must  
be installed for this test to pass.  
test port x external  
4. A series of test parameters are displayed on the screen. Press Enter to accept each default  
parameter value, or enter a new value for each parameter. The TestLength parameter is the  
number of frames sent, the FrameSize (256 byte maximum in some cases) parameter is the  
number of bytes in each frame, and the DataPattern parameter is the pattern in the payload.  
5. After the test type has been chosen and the command executed, a message on the screen  
will appear detailing the test results.  
6. After the test is run, put the port back into online state by entering the following command  
(x = port number).  
set port x state online  
7. To verify port is back online, enter the following command. The contents of the  
AdminState box should display Online.  
show port x  
8. The online loopback (node-to-node) test requires that port be online and connected to a  
remote device. To run the online loopback test:  
9. To start an admin session, enter the following command.  
admin start  
10. To run the online loopback test, enter the following command.  
test port x online  
11. A series of test parameters are displayed on the screen. Press Enter to accept each default  
parameter value, or enter a new value for each parameter. The TestLength parameter is the  
number of frames sent, the FrameSize (256 byte maximum in some cases) parameter is the  
number of bytes in each frame, and the DataPattern parameter is the pattern in the payload.  
Before running the test, make sure that the device attached to the port can handle the test  
parameters.  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> test port x online  
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow. Enter  
a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the default value. If  
you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list  
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.  
TestLength  
FrameSize  
(decimal value, 1-4294967295) [100  
(decimal value, 36-2148) [256  
]
]
DataPattern (32-bit hex value or 'Default') [Default]  
StopOnError (True/False)  
[False ]  
Do you want to start the test? (y/n) [n]  
12. After all parameter values are defined, press Y to start the test. After the command  
executes, a message on the screen appears detailing the test results.  
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Uptimecommand  
Displays the elapsed up time since the switch was last reset and reset method. A hot reset or  
non-disruptive firmware activation does not reset the elapsed up time reported by this  
command.  
Authority  
None  
Syntax  
UPTIME  
Examples  
2/8q FC Switch #> uptime  
Elapsed up time : 0 day(s), 2 hour(s), 28 min(s), 44 sec(s)  
Reason last reset: NormalReset  
Usercommand  
Administers and displays user accounts.  
Authority  
Admin, except for the List option.  
Syntax  
USER  
Keywords  
ACCOUNTS  
Displays all user accounts that exist on the switch. This keyword is available to all  
account names without an Admin session.  
ADD  
Add a user account to the switch. You will be prompted for an account name, a  
password, authority, and an expiration date.  
— A switch can have a maximum of 15 user accounts.  
— Account names are limited to 15 characters; passwords must be 4–20 characters.  
— Admin authority grants permission to use the Admin command to open an admin  
session, from which all commands can be entered. Without Admin authority, you  
are limited to view-only commands.  
— The expiration date is expressed in the number of days until the account expires  
(2000 maximum). The switch will issue an expiration alarm every day for seven  
days prior to expiration. 0 (zero) specifies that the account has no expiration date.  
DELETE [account_name]  
Deletes the account name given by [account_name] from the switch.  
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EDIT  
Initiates an edit session that prompts you for the account name for which to change the  
expiration date and authority.  
LIST  
Displays the list of users currently logged in and their session numbers. Provides the  
same function as the Show Userscommand. This keyword is available to all  
account names without an Admin session.  
Examples  
The following is an example of the User Accounts command:  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> user accounts  
Current list of user accounts  
-----------------------------  
images  
admin  
chuckca  
gregj  
fred  
(admin authority = False, never expires)  
(admin authority = True , never expires)  
(admin authority = False, expires in < 50 days)  
(admin authority = True , expires in < 100 days)  
(admin authority = True , never expires)  
The following is an example of the User Add command:  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> user add  
Press 'q' and the ENTER key to abort this command.  
account name (1-15 chars)  
: user1  
account password (4-20 chars) : *******  
please confirm account password: *******  
set account expiration in days (0-2000, 0=never): [0] 100  
should this account have admin authority? (y/n): [n] y  
OK to add user account 'user1' with admin authority  
and to expire in 100 days?  
Please confirm (y/n): [n] y  
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The following is an example of the User Editcommand:  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> user edit  
Press 'q' and the ENTER key to abort this command.  
account name (1-15 chars)  
: user1  
set account expiration in days (0-2000, 0=never): [0]  
should this account have admin authority? (y/n): [n]  
OK to modify user account 'user1' with no admin authority  
and to expire in 0 days?  
Please confirm (y/n): [n]  
The following is an example of the User Deletecommand:  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> user del user3  
The user account will be deleted. Please confirm (y/n): [n] y  
The following is an example of the User List command:  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> user list  
User  
Ethernet Addr-Port  
------------------  
10.20.68.108-1031  
10.20.68.108-1034  
Unknown  
Logged in Since  
----  
---------------  
admin@OB-session1  
admin@OB-session2  
snmp@OB-session3  
snmp@IB-session4  
admin@OB-session5  
day month date time year  
day month date time year  
day month date time year  
day month date time year  
day month date time year  
Unknown  
Unknown  
Whoamicommand  
Displays the account name, session number, and switch domain ID for the Telnet session.  
Authority  
None  
Syntx  
WHOAMI  
Examples  
2/8q FC Switch #> whoami  
User name  
: admin@session2  
: 2/8q FC Switch  
Switch name  
Switch domain ID: 21 (0x15)  
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ZoneCommand  
Manages zones and zone membership on a switch.  
Authority  
starting a Zoning Edit session. The List, Members, and Zonesetskeywords are  
available without an Admin session.  
Syntax  
ZONE  
Keywords  
ADD [zone] [member_list]  
Specifies one or more ports/devices given by [members] to add to the zone named  
[zone]. Use a <space> to delimit aliases and ports/devices in [member_list]. A zone  
can have a maximum of 2000 members. [member_list] can have any of the following  
formats:  
— Domain ID and port number pair (Domain ID, Port Number). Domain IDs can be  
1-239; port numbers can be 0-255.  
— 6-character hexadecimal device Fibre Channel address (hex)  
— 16-character hexadecimal worldwide port name (WWPN) with the format  
xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx.  
— Alias name  
The application verifies that the [members] format is correct, but does not validate that  
such a member exists.  
COPY [zone_source] [zone_destination]  
Creates a new zone named [zone_destination] and copies the membership into it from  
the zone given by [zone_source].  
CREATE [zone]  
Creates a zone with the name given by [zone]. An zone name must begin with a letter  
and be no longer than 64 characters. Valid characters are 0-9, A-Z, a-z, _, $, ^, and -.  
The zoning database supports a maximum of 1000 zones.  
DELETE [zone]  
Deletes the specified zone given by [zone] from the zoning database. If the zone is a  
component of the active zone set, the zone will not be removed from the active zone  
set until the active zone set is deactivated.  
LIST  
Displays a list of all zones and the zone sets of which they are components. This  
keyword does not require an Admin session.  
MEMBERS [zone]  
Displays all members of the zone given by [zone]. This keyword does not require an  
Admin session.  
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REMOVE [zone] [member_list]  
Removes the ports/devices given by [member_list] from the zone given by [zone].  
Use a <space> to delimit aliases and ports/devices in [member_list]. [member_list]  
can have any of the following formats:  
— Domain ID and port number pair (Domain ID, Port Number). Domain IDs can be  
1-239; port numbers can be 0-255.  
— 6-character hexadecimal device Fibre Channel address (hex)  
— 16-character hexadecimal worldwide port name (WWPN) with the format  
xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx.  
— Alias name  
RENAME [zone_old] [zone_new]  
Renames the zone given by [zone_old] to the zone given by [zone_new].  
TYPE [zone] [zone_type]  
Specifies the zone type given by [zone_type] to be assigned to the zone name given by  
[zone]. If you omit the [zone_type], the system displays the zone type for the zone  
given by [zone]. [zone_type] can be one of the following:  
soft—name server zone  
hardACL—Access control list hard zone. This keyword is case sensitive.  
ZONESETS [zone]  
Displays all zone sets of which the zone given by [zone] is a component. This  
keyword does not require an Admin session.  
Examples  
The following is an example of the Zone Listcommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> zone list  
Zone  
ZoneSet  
-------------------  
wwn_b0241f  
zone_set_1  
wwn_23bd31  
wwn_221416  
wwn_2215c3  
wwn_0160ed  
zone_set_1  
zone_set_1  
zone_set_1  
zone_set_1  
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wwn_c001b0  
wwn_401248  
wwn_02402f  
wwn_22412f  
zone_set_1  
zone_set_1  
zone_set_1  
zone_set_1  
The following is an example of the Zone Memberscommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> zone members wwn_b0241f  
Current List of Members for Zone: wwn_b0241f  
---------------------------------  
50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:c2  
50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:d2  
21:00:00:e0:8b:02:41:2f  
The following is an example of the Zone Zonesetscommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> zone zonesets zone1  
Current List of ZoneSets for Zone: zone1  
----------------------------------  
zone_set_1  
Zonesetcommand  
Manages zone sets and component zones across the fabric.  
Authority  
Admin and Zoning Edit. See the Zoning command” on page 178 for information about  
starting a Zoning Edit session. The Active, List, and Zoneskeywords are available  
without an Admin session. You must close the Zoning Edit session before using the  
Activateand Deactivatekeywords.  
Syntx  
ZONESET  
Keywords  
ACTIVATE [zone_set]  
Activates the zone set given by [zone_set]. This keyword deactivates the active zone  
set. Close the Zoning Edit session before using this keyword.  
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ACTIVE  
Displays the name of the active zone set. This keyword does not require Admin  
session.  
ADD[zone_set] [zone_list]  
Adds a list of zones and aliases given by [zone_list] to the zone set given by  
[zone_set]. Use a <space> to delimit zone and alias names in [zone_list].  
COPY [zone_set_source] [zone_set_destination]  
Creates a new zone set named [zone_set_destination] and copies into it the zones from  
the zone set given by [zone_set_source].  
CREATE [zone_set]  
Creates the zone set with the name given by [zone_set]. A zone set name must begin  
with a letter and be no longer than 64 characters. Valid characters are 0-9, A-Z, a-z, _,  
$, ^, and -. The zoning database supports a maximum of 256 zone sets.  
DEACTIVATE  
Deactivates the active zone set. Close the Zoning Edit session before using this  
keyword.  
DELETE[zone_set]  
Deletes the zone set given by [zone_set]. If the specified zone set is active, the  
command is suspended until the zone set is deactivated.  
LIST  
Displays a list of all zone sets. This keyword does not require an Admin session.  
REMOVE[zone_set] [zone_list]  
Removes a list of zones given by [zone_list] from the zone set given by [zone_set].  
Use a <space> to delimit zone names in [zone_list]. If [zone_set] is the active zone  
set, the zone will not be removed until the zone set has been deactivated.  
RENAME [zone_set_old] [zone_set_new]  
Renames the zone set given by [zone_set_old] to the name given by [zone_set_new].  
You can rename the active zone set.  
ZONES [zone_set]  
Displays all zones that are components of the zone set given by [zone_set]. This  
keyword does not require an Admin session.  
Notes  
A zone set must be active for its definitions to be applied to the fabric.  
Only one zone set can be active at one time.  
A zone can be a component of more than one zone set.  
Examples  
The following is an example of the Zoneset Activecommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> zoneset active  
ActiveZoneSet  
Bets  
LastActivatedBy admin@OB-session6  
LastActivatedOn day month date time year  
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The following is an example of the Zoneset List command:  
2/8q FC Switch #> zoneset list  
Current List of ZoneSets  
------------------------  
alpha  
beta  
The following is an example of the Zoneset Zonescommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> zoneset zones ssss  
Current List of Zones for ZoneSet: ssss  
----------------------------------  
zone1  
zone2  
zone3  
Zoningcommand  
Opens a Zoning Edit session in which to create and manage zone sets and zones. See the  
Authority  
Admin, except for the Active, History, Limits, and Listkeywords.  
Syntax  
ZONING  
Keywords  
ACTIVE  
Displays information for the active zone set including component zones and zone  
members. This keyword does not require an Admin session.  
CANCEL  
Closes the current Zoning Edit session. Any unsaved changes are lost.  
CLEAR  
Clears all inactive zone sets from the volatile edit copy of the zoning database. This  
keyword does not affect the non-volatile zoning database. However, if you enter the  
Zoning Clearcommand followed by the Zoning Savecommand, the  
non-volatile zoning database is cleared from the switch.  
Note: The preferred method for clearing the zoning database from the switch is the Reset  
Zoningcommand.  
EDIT  
Opens a Zoning Edit session.  
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HISTORY  
Displays a history of zoning modifications. This keyword does not require an Admin  
session. History information includes the following:  
— Time of the most recent zone set activation or deactivation and the user who  
performed it  
— Time of the most recent modifications to the zoning database and the user who  
made them.  
— Checksum for the zoning database  
LIMITS  
Displays the number of zone sets, zones, aliases, members per zone, members per  
alias, and total members in the zoning database. This keyword also displays the switch  
zoning database limits, excluding the active zone set, which are described in Table 58.  
This keyword does not require an Admin session.  
Table 58: Zoning limits  
Limit  
Description  
MaxZoneSets  
MaxZones  
Maximum number of zone sets (256).  
Maximum number of zones (256).  
Maximum number of aliases (256).  
MaxAliases  
MaxTotalMembers  
Maximum number of zone and alias members  
(2000) that can be stored in the switch’s  
zoning database.  
MaxZonesInZoneSets  
Maximum number of zones that are  
components of zone sets (1000), excluding the  
orphan zone set, that can be stored in the  
switch’s zoning database. Each instance of a  
zone in a zone set counts toward this  
maximum.  
MaxMembersPerZone  
MaxMembersPerAlias  
LIST  
Maximum number of members in a zone  
(2000) that can be stored in the switch’s  
zoning database.  
Maximum number of members in all zones  
and aliases (2000)  
Lists all fabric zoning definitions. This keyword does not require an Admin session.  
RESTORE  
Reverts the changes to the zoning database that have been made during the current  
Zoning Edit session since the last Zoning Savecommand was entered.  
SAVE  
Saves changes made during the current Zoning Edit session. The system will inform  
you that the zone set must be activated to implement any changes. This does not apply  
if you entered the Zoning Clearcommand during the Zoning Edit session.  
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Examples  
The following is an example of the Zoning Editcommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> admin start  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> zoning edit  
2/8q FC Switch (admin-zoning) #>  
.
.
2/8q FC Switch (admin-zoning) #> zoning cancel  
Zoning edit mode will be canceled. Please confirm (y/n): [n] y  
2/8q FC Switch (admin) #> admin end  
The following is an example of the Zoning Limits command:  
2/8q FC Switch #> zoning limits  
Zoning Attribute  
----------------  
MaxZoneSets  
Maximum Current [Name]  
------- ------- ------  
256  
256  
256  
2000  
6
MaxZones  
19  
1
MaxAliases  
MaxTotalMembers  
149  
15  
MaxZonesInZoneSets 1000  
MaxMembersPerZone 2000  
10  
23  
9
D_1_JBOD_1  
D_1_Photons  
D_2_JBOD1  
16  
5
D_2_NewJBOD_2  
E1JBOD1  
5
E2JBOD2  
3
LinkResetZone  
3
LinkResetZone2  
NewJBOD1  
8
8
NewJBOD2  
12  
12  
8
Q_1Photon1  
Q_2Photon2  
Q_1_NewJBOD1  
Q_1_Photon_1  
13  
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2
Q_2_Photon_2  
AliasInAZone  
MaxMembersPerAlias 2000  
The following is an example of the Zoning Listcommand:  
2/8q FC Switch #> zoning list  
Active ZoneSet Information  
ZoneSet  
Zone  
ZoneMember  
--------------------------------  
wwn  
wwn_b0241f  
50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:c2  
50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:d2  
21:00:00:e0:8b:02:41:2f  
wwn_23bd31  
50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:c2  
50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:d2  
10:00:00:00:c9:23:bd:31  
wwn_221416  
wwn_2215c3  
50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:c2  
50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:d2  
10:00:00:00:c9:22:14:16  
50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:c2  
50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:d2  
10:00:00:00:c9:22:15:c3  
Configured Zoning Information  
ZoneSet  
Zone  
ZoneMember  
--------------------------------  
wwn  
wwn_b0241f  
50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:c2  
50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:d2  
21:00:00:e0:8b:02:41:2f  
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wwn_23bd31  
wwn_221416  
50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:c2  
50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:d2  
10:00:00:00:c9:23:bd:31  
50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:c2  
50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:d2  
10:00:00:00:c9:22:14:16  
wwn_2215c3  
50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:c2  
50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:d2  
10:00:00:00:c9:22:15:  
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default fabric view file 24  
graphing options 93  
A
access control list zone 46, 56  
account name 37, 112, 173  
display 173  
zoning configuration 48  
B
active zone set 44, 46, 71  
Active Zoneset data window 44  
Admin  
beacon 135  
BootP boot method 73  
broadcast 70, 151  
browser  
account name 116  
authority 116  
location 24, 93  
Admin command 117  
administrative state  
configured 70, 86  
current 70, 86  
C
chassis  
port 86, 147  
switch 70, 136  
status 151  
Command Line Interface 111  
command syntax 116  
commands 116  
Config command 119  
configuration  
activate 119  
archive 75  
alarm  
configuration 66, 140  
configuration display 160  
log 135, 151  
alias  
add members 57, 118  
copy 118  
create 57, 118  
delete 119  
delete members 119  
description 46  
display list 119  
backup 119  
copy 120  
delete 120  
edit 120  
list 120  
reset 132  
display members 119  
remove 57  
restore 75, 120  
save 120  
rename 119  
configured administrative state 70  
contact 73  
Alias command 118  
Arbitrated Loop Physical Address 146  
archive configuration 75  
audience 14  
conventions  
document 15  
equipment symbols 16  
text symbols 15  
authentication  
trap 74  
CRC error 66  
authority 116  
Create Support command 122  
credits 88  
authorized reseller, HP 18  
auto save  
current administrative state 70  
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external test 89, 169  
D
data window  
F
Active Zoneset 44  
Configured Zonesets 65  
description 31, 32, 34  
Name Server 63  
port information 84  
port statistics 82  
switch 63  
F_Port 81, 87  
fabric  
add 36  
add a switch 38  
database 36  
delete 37  
discovery interval 24  
displaying information 40  
loop port 81, 87  
management 35  
port 81, 87  
database  
fabric 36  
zoning 49  
date 68  
Date command 123  
Decode error 66  
default  
rediscovery 38  
services 36  
status 40  
configuration 77  
visibility 48, 52  
zoning 48  
tree 29  
zoning 45  
fabric services 36  
Fabric View  
default fabric view file  
auto save 24  
arrange graphs 94  
customize graphs 94  
display graphs 94  
preferences 93  
start 91  
Switch Manager 24  
device scan 87  
distance 88  
document  
conventions 15  
related documentation 14  
domain ID  
fabric view file 92  
auto save 93  
open 37  
description 70  
display 151  
lock 70  
password 92  
save 38  
faceplate display  
data window 34  
description 25, 33  
open 33  
donor port 81, 87, 151  
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 73  
E
factory defaults 77, 132  
FC-4 descriptor 87  
File Transfer Protocol 128  
firmware  
E_Port isolation 70  
equipment symbols 16  
Error Detect Timeout 71  
event browser  
image file 78, 127  
install with Switch Manager 78  
installation 123  
list image files 127  
non-disruptive activation 78, 126, 127  
remove image files 127  
retrieve image file 127  
unpack image 127  
version 154  
filter 43  
preference 24  
sort 43  
event logging  
by component 144, 163  
by port 145, 164  
by severity level 163  
display 163  
restore defaults 145  
save settings 146  
settings 164  
Firmware Install command 123  
FL_Port 81, 87  
severity level 145  
start 146  
stop 146  
G
gateway address 73  
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port 81, 87  
loopback test 89  
loss of signal monitoring 66  
generic port 81, 87  
getting help 18  
graphic window 30  
M
management workstation 20  
manufacturer information 167  
media status 81  
memory  
H
hard reset 68  
Hardreset command 124  
help 25  
activity 151  
menu 33  
Help command 125  
help, obtaining 17  
History command 126  
Hotreset command 126  
HP  
menu structure 26  
messages 97  
N
name server  
authorized reseller 18  
storage web site 18  
technical support 18  
display 151  
export 67  
zone 46  
Name Server data window 63  
network  
I
I/O Steam Guard 87  
Image command 127  
in-band management 71  
Initial Start Dialog 24  
internal  
configuration reset 132  
discovery 73  
interfaces 151  
properties 72  
Network Time Protocol  
client 149  
server 149  
node-to-node test 89  
non-disruptive activation 78, 126  
test 169  
internal test 89  
Interop mode 71  
IP  
address 73  
configuration 72  
O
online  
L
help 25  
test 89  
layout 33  
legacy address format 71  
link  
online test 169  
orphan zone set 46  
delete 39  
P
selecting 32  
status 32  
Link data window 64  
link state database 151  
Lip command 129  
log  
archive 144  
clear 144  
event 144, 163  
power-on self test 153  
logged in users 154  
loop port  
page break 136  
Passwd command 129  
password  
change 129  
default fabric file 93  
default fabric view file 23  
switch 37, 129  
user account 60, 112  
performance graphs 94  
Ping command 130  
port  
bypass 146  
enable 146  
fabric 81, 87  
initialization 129  
administrative state 86, 147  
buffer credits 87, 88  
configuration 85, 137  
configuration display 160  
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counters 146  
Set Config command 137  
Set Log command 144  
Set Port command 146  
Set Setup command 147  
SFP level test 89  
displaying information 80  
external test 169  
initialize 132  
internal test 169  
loopback test 169  
mode 81  
Show command 150  
Show Config command 160  
Show Log command 163  
Show Perf command 165  
Show Setup command 166  
Shutdown command 169  
Simple Network Management Protocol  
configuration 73, 147  
configuration display 167  
proxy 73  
online test 169  
operational information 152  
operational state 81  
performance 91, 152, 165  
reset 89  
selecting 34  
speed 81, 86, 146  
status 33  
test 89  
view 24, 33  
reset 132  
trap configuration 74  
SNMP enabled 73  
soft zone 46, 56  
static boot method 73  
status icon color 30  
steering 153  
Port Information data window 65, 84  
Port Statistics data window 64, 82  
port/device tree 50  
power on self test  
log 153  
preferences  
subnet mask address 73  
switch  
Fabric View 93  
Switch Manager 24  
principal switch 70  
properties  
add 38  
administrative state 70, 136  
configuration 68, 139  
configuration display 160  
delete 39  
network 72  
port 85  
Ps command 130  
displaying information 62  
hard reset 68, 124  
icons 40  
Q
location 74  
Quit command 131  
manufacturer information 167  
operational information 154  
paging 67  
R
read community 73  
properties 69  
receive buffer 87  
replace 39  
refresh 40, 62  
reset 171  
Registered State Control Notification 87  
related documentation 14  
remote logging 74  
reset without POST 68, 132  
restore factory defaults 77  
selecting 32  
reset  
status 32  
with POST 68  
without POST 68  
Switch data window 63  
Switch Manager  
Reset command 131  
Resource Allocation Timeout 71  
restore configuration 75  
Reverse Address Resolution Protocol 73  
default fabric file 22  
exit 22  
preferences 24, 93  
uninstall 23  
user interface 25  
version 25  
S
scan device 87  
SerDes level test 89  
Set command 135  
Switch Manager installation  
Linux 21  
Windows 20  
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symbolic name 69  
symbols in text 15  
symbols on equipment 16  
syslog 74  
Whoami command 173  
working  
directory 24, 93  
status indicator 31  
write community 74  
system configuration  
change 148  
Z
zone  
display 167  
T
access control list 46  
add member port 55, 174  
copy 53, 174  
create 54, 174  
definition 45  
delete 174  
delete member port 175  
list 174  
list members 174  
name server 46  
remove 53, 56  
remove all 56  
technical support, HP 18  
temperature 151  
Test command 169  
testing ports 89  
text symbols 15  
time 68, 123  
timeout values 71  
tool bar  
standard 29  
zoning 50  
topology display  
arrange icons 32  
data windows 32  
description 25  
usage 31  
remove member port 55  
rename 55, 175  
soft 46  
type 56, 175  
transceiver status 81  
transmission speed 86  
trap  
Zone command 174  
zone merge  
failure recovery 49  
zone set  
authentication 74  
community 73  
configuration 74  
SNMP version 74  
activate 52  
active 44, 46, 178  
add member zone 177  
create 52, 177  
deactivate 52, 132, 177  
definition 46  
U
Uptime command 171  
user  
delete 177  
delete member zone 53, 177  
display 177  
display active 177  
display members 177  
display zones 175  
management 52  
orphan 46  
account 112  
logged in 154  
user account  
create 59  
modify 61  
password 60  
remove 59  
remove 53  
rename 55, 177  
tree 50  
security 35  
User command 171  
Zoneset command 176  
zoning  
V
version 25  
configuration 48, 141  
configuration display 160  
database 46, 49, 71, 132  
default 48  
W
warning  
symbols on equipment 16  
web sites  
edit 178  
history 179  
HP storage 18  
limits 179  
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list definitions 179  
save edits 179  
Zoning command 178  
remove all 53  
revert changes 179  
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