Q-Logic 59022-11 A 4-13 manual

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  • Page 1

    Simplify 0 59022-1 1 A Page i SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Management User ’ s Guide Firmware V ersion 5.0[...]

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    Page ii 59022-1 1 A 0 SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Manage ment User’s Guide © 2000–2005 QLogic Corporation First Printed: May 2001 All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Printed in U. S.A. Information fu rnished in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliab le. However , QLogic Corporation assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringement[...]

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    59022-1 1 A Page iii T able of Content s Section 1 Introduction 1.1 Intended Audience .................................................... ......................................... 1-1 1.2 Related Materials ........................................................................... .................... 1-1 1.3 JDOM License ...... ..................[...]

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    Page iv 59022-1 1 A SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Manage ment User’s Guide 0 2.1 1 SANsurfer Switch Manager User Interfa ce .................................... .................. 2-19 2.1 1.1 Menu Bar ..................................... .......................................... .................. 2-20 2.1 1.1.1 T opology Display Menu .................[...]

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    59022-1 1 A Page v SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Management User’s Guide 0 3.2 Securing a Fabric ................................. .......................................... .................... 3-7 3.2.1 Connection Security .................................................... .............................. 3-7 3.2.2 User Account Security ................[...]

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    Page vi 59022-1 1 A SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Manage ment User’s Guide 0 3.5 Displaying Fabric Information .................................................................... ....... 3-26 3.5.1 Fabric S tatus.......................................... ........................................... ....... 3-27 3.5.2 Displaying the Event Browser..........[...]

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    59022-1 1 A Page vii SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Management User’s Guide 0 3.7 Zoning a Fabric .................................................................... ............................ 3-37 3.7.1 Zoning Concept s ......................... ..................................................... ....... 3-37 3.7.1.1 Zones ...........................[...]

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    Page viii 59022-1 1 A SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Manage ment User’s Guide 0 Section 4 Managing Switches 4.1 Managing User Account s ..................................................... .............................. 4-2 4.1.1 Creating User Account s ............................................... .............................. 4-3 4.1.2 Removing a Use[...]

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    59022-1 1 A Page ix SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Management User’s Guide 0 4.9 Restoring a Switch .................................................................................... ....... 4-36 4.10 Restoring the Factory Default Configuration ........................ ............................ 4-38 4.1 1 Downloading a Support File ...................[...]

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    Page x 59022-1 1 A SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Manage ment User’s Guide 0 Appendix A Command Line Interface A.1 Logging On to a Switch ...................................................................................... A-1 A.2 User Account s ................................................................................ .................... A-2 A.3 [...]

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    59022-1 1 A Page xi SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Management User’s Guide 0 Show Setup Command................................................ .......................... A-1 1 1 Shutdown Command ............................. ................................................ A-1 15 T est Command ..............................................................[...]

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    Page xii 59022-1 1 A SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Manage ment User’s Guide 0 Figures Figure Page 2-1 Initial Startup Dialog ......................................... ..................................................... ....... 2 -10 2-2 SANsurfer Switch Manager Window ..................................... ....................................... 2-11 2-3[...]

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    59022-1 1 A Page xiii SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Management User’s Guide 0 5-1 Faceplate Display - Port Information .......................................................... .................... 5-1 5-2 Port Properties Dialog ...................................... ..................................................... ....... 5-10 5-3 Designate Donor P[...]

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    Page xiv 59022-1 1 A SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Manage ment User’s Guide 0 A-10 Port Configuration Defaults ................................................................................... ....... A-47 A-11 Port Threshold Alarm Configuration Defaults........................................................ ....... A-48 A-12 Zoning Configuration De fa[...]

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    59022-1 1 A 1-1 Section 1 Introduction This manual describes the switch managem ent too ls which include the SANsurf er Switch Manager™ application (version 5.00) and the Command Line Interface (CLI) for the SANbox2 Fibre Channel switch (firmware version 5.0). The SANsurfer Switch Manager switch manageme nt application is the primary focus of thi[...]

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    1 – Introduction JDOM License 1-2 59022-1 1 A 0 1.3 JDOM Licen se This product includes soft ware dev eloped by the JDOM Project (http://www .jdom.org/). Copyright (C) 200 0-2002 Brett McLaughlin & Jason Hunter . All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that t[...]

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    1 – Introduction Technical Support 59022-1 1 A 1-3 0 1.4 T echnical Suppor t Customers should cont act their authorized maintenance provider for technical support of their QLogic switch product s. QLogic-direct customers may contact QLogic T echnical Support; others will be redire cted to their authorized maintenance provider . Visit the QLogic s[...]

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    1 – Introduction Technical Support 1-4 59022-1 1 A 0 Notes[...]

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    59022-1 1 A 2-1 Section 2 Using SANsurfer Switch Manager This section describes how to use the SA Nsu rfer Switch Manager application and its menus. The following topics are covered:  Workst ation Requirements  Installing the Man agement Application  S tarting SANsurfer Switch Ma nager  Exiting SANsurfer Management Suite  Uninstallin[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Ma nager Workstation Requirem ents 2-2 59022-1 1 A 0 2.1 Wo rkst ation Requirements The requirements for fa bric management wo rkstatio ns running SANsurfer Switch Manager are described in T able 2-1 : T elnet workstations require an RJ-45 Ethernet port or an RS-232 se rial port and an operating system with a T elnet cl[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Manager Installing the Manageme nt Application 59022-1 1 A 2-3 0 2.2.1 SANsurfer Switch Manager Y ou can inst all SANsurfer Switch Manag er on a Windo ws, Linux, Solaris, or Mac OS X workstation. T o inst all the SANsurfer Switch Manager application from the SANsurfer Switch Manager Inst allation Disk, do the following:[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Ma nager Installing the Manage ment Application 2-4 59022-1 1 A 0 For a Mac OS X plat form: 1. Open the CD and move to the following fo lder: data/files/Management_Software/MacOSX 2. Double click the applicat on zip file (MacOSX_5. 00.xx_xxxx.zip). This will place the inst all program on your desktop. 3. Locate the Inst[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Manager Installing the Manageme nt Application 59022-1 1 A 2-5 0 6. Y ou can run the inst allation file from the CD-ROM or download the installation file to your hard drive. Choose one of the following :  Open the installa tion file from the CD-ROM and follow the SANsurfer Switch Manager installation in structions. ?[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Ma nager Installing the Manage ment Application 2-6 59022-1 1 A 0 2.2.2.2 SMS Inst allation for Linux Close all programs currently running, and insert the SANsurfer Management Suite Installation Disk into the manage ment wo rkstation CD-ROM drive. 1. If a file browser dialog opens showing icons for the contents of the C[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Manager Installing the Manageme nt Application 59022-1 1 A 2-7 0 10. T o ensure that you are using the most recent version of SANsurfer Switch Manager, visit the QLogic support web p age and go to Drivers, Sof tware and Manuals . a. Select your switch model from the pull-down menu. Locate the description for SANsurfer S[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Ma nager Installing the Manage ment Application 2-8 59022-1 1 A 0 3. On the SANbox Switch Softwa re page, scroll to the SANbox2-8c/ 16 Series area. 4. In the Operating System column, click the Solaris SP ARC link. 5. Click the SANsurfer Management Sof tware link to open the Save As dialog. 6. Enter a path na me to save [...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Manager Starting SANsurfer Switch Manager 59022-1 1 A 2-9 0 15. When prompted for the SMS inst allation directory , enter d if SMS was installed in it’s d efault directory (/opt/QLogic_Corporation/SANsurfe r). Otherwise, enter the p ath name for the SMS inst allation directory . The script will copy the necessary file[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Ma nager Starting SANsurfer Switch Manager 2-10 59022-1 1 A 0  T o start SANsurfer Switch Man ager from SANsurfer Management Suite, do the following. 1. S tart the SANsurfer Ma nagement Suite application using one of the following methods:  For Windows, double-click the SANsurfer shortcut, or select SANsurfer from[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Manager Starting SANsurfer Switch Manager 59022-1 1 A 2-1 1 0  Click the Open Existing Fabric View File radio button to open the Open View dialog which p rompts you to specif y a f abric view file that you saved earlier . Refer to ”Opening a Fabric Vi ew File” on page 3-23 .  Click the Start Application Withou[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Ma nager Exiting SANsurfer Management Suite 2-12 59022-1 1 A 0 2.4 Exiting SANsurfer Mana gement Suite T o exit a SANsurfer Switch Manager application session, open the File menu and select Exit . If you have not yet defined an encryption key , the Save Default Fabric View File dialog, shown in Figure 2-3 , prompt s you[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Manager Uninstalling SANsur fer Switch Manager 59022-1 1 A 2-13 0 In your next SANsurfer Switch Manager session , the Load Default Fabric File dialog shown in Figure 2-4 prompt s you to load the default fabric view file and to specify its encryption key , if there is one. In the Defau lt Fabric File Encryption Key field[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Ma nager Uninstalling SANsurfer Switch Man ager 2-14 59022-1 1 A 0 2.5.1 SMS Uninst all A program to uninst all SANsurfer Management Suite was included a s part of the SANsurfer Management Suite inst allation process. Use this metho d only if you installed SANsurfer Switch Manag er as part of SANsurf er Management Suite[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Manager Changing the Encryption Key for th e Default Fabric View File 59022-1 1 A 2-15 0 2.5.2 S t andalone Uninstall A program to uninst all SANsurfer Switch Manager was included as p art of the installation process. Use t his method only if you inst alled SANsurfer Switch Manager as a st andalone program. The Uninst a[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Ma nager Saving and Opening Fa bric View Files 2-16 59022-1 1 A 0 2.7 Saving and Opening Fabric View Files A fabric view file is one or more fabrics saved to a file. In addition to the SANsurfer Switch Manager default fabric view file, you can save and op en your own fabric view files. T o save a set of fabrics to a fil[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Manager Setting SANsurfer Switch Manager Prefere nces 59022-1 1 A 2-17 0  Enable (default) or disable the Event Browser . Refer to ”Displaying the Event Browser” on page 3-28 . If the Event Browser is enabled using the Preferences dialog shown in Figure 2- 5 , the next time SANsurfer Switch Manager is st arted, a[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Ma nager Using Online Help 2-18 59022-1 1 A 0 2.9 Using Online Help Online help is available for the SANsurf er Switch Manager a pplication and its functions. The two ways to open the online h elp file are: open the He lp menu and select Help Topics , or click the Help button in th e tool bar . Y ou can also display con[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Manager SANsurfer Switch Manager User Interface 59022-1 1 A 2-19 0 2.1 1 SANsurfer Switch Ma nager User Interface The SANsurfer Switch Manager application uses two basic displays to man age the fabric and individual sw itches: the topology display and the faceplate display . The topology display shows all switches that [...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Ma nager SANsurfer Switch Manager User Interfac e 2-20 59022-1 1 A 0 2.1 1.1 Menu Bar The SANsurfer Switch Manager menus and the t asks offered in them vary depending on the display . For example, t he Port menu and many of the Switch menu selections are only available in the face plate display . 2.1 1.1.1 T opology Dis[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Manager SANsurfer Switch Manager User Interface 59022-1 1 A 2-21 0 2.1 1.1.2 Faceplate Display Menu The menu options in the faceplate displa y are shown in Figure 2-8 . Figure 2-8. Faceplate Display Menu The keyboard shortcut keys vary by di splay type: to pology display and faceplate display . In addition to the menu b[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Ma nager SANsurfer Switch Manager User Interfac e 2-22 59022-1 1 A 0 2.1 1.2 To o l B a r The tool bar consists o f a row of graphical buttons that you can use to access SANsurfer Switch Manager functio ns as shown in T able 2-2 . The tool bar buttons are an alternative method to using the menu bar . The tool bar can be[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Manager SANsurfer Switch Manager User Interface 59022-1 1 A 2-23 0 2.1 1.3 Fabric T ree The fabric tree list s the managed fabr ics an d their switches as shown in Figure 2-9 . The window width can be adjusted by clicking and dragging the moveable window border . An entry handle located to the lef t of an entry in the t[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Ma nager SANsurfer Switch Manager User Interfac e 2-24 59022-1 1 A 0 2.1 1.4 Graphic Window The graphic window , as shown in Figure 2-6 , presents graphic information about fabrics and switches such as the fabric topology and th e switch faceplate. The window height can be adjusted by clicki ng and dragging the window b[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Manager Using the Topology Display 59022-1 1 A 2-25 0 2.12 Using the T opology Display The topology display shown in F igure 2-10 receives information from the selected fabric and displays it s topology . Switches and inter-switch links (ISLs) appear in the graphic window and use color to indicate st atus. Consider the [...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Ma nager Using the Topology Display 2-26 59022-1 1 A 0 2.12.2 Wo rking with Switches and Links Switch and link icons are selectable a nd moveable, and serve as access point s for other displays and menus. Y ou select switches and links to display information about them, modify their configu ration, or delete them from t[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Manager Using the Topology Display 59022-1 1 A 2-27 0 2.12.3 Opening the Faceplate Display and T opology Popu p Menus The faceplate display shows the front of a sing le switch and it s ports. T o open the faceplate display when viewing the topology display , click the switch entry/icon in the fabric tree, or double-clic[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Ma nager Using the Faceplate Display 2-28 59022-1 1 A 0 2.13 Using the Faceplate Display The faceplate display shown in Figure 2-1 1 displays the switch name and operational sta te, and port st atus. Consi der the following functional ele ments of the faceplate display:  Port V iews and S tatus  Faceplate Data Win[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Manager Using the Faceplate Displ ay 59022-1 1 A 2-29 0 2.13.2 Wor k i n g w i t h P o r ts Ports are se lectable and serve as access point s for other displays and menus. Y ou select port s to display information about them in the data window or to modify them. Context-sensitive popup menu s and properties dialogs are [...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Ma nager Using the Faceplate Display 2-30 59022-1 1 A 0 2.13.2.2 Opening the F aceplate Popup Menu T o open the popup menu, right-click the fac eplate image to present t he following task s.  Refresh the switch  Select all port s  Manage switch properties  Manage network properties  Manage SNMP properties[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Manager Using the Faceplate Displ ay 59022-1 1 A 2-31 0 2.13.3 Faceplate Dat a Windows The faceplate display provides the following data windo ws corresponding to the data window t abs:  Devices – displays informa tion about devices (hosts and storage target s) connected to the switch.  Switch – displays curre[...]

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    2 – Using SANsurfer Switch Ma nager Using the Faceplate Display 2-32 59022-1 1 A 0 Notes[...]

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    59022-1 1 A 3-1 Section 3 Managing Fabrics This section describes the follo wing tasks that manage fabrics:  RADIUS Servers  Securing a Fabric  T racking Fabric Firmware and Software V ersions  Managing the Fabric Database  Displaying Fabric Information  Working with Device Information and Nicknames  Zoning a Fabric 3.1 RADIUS [...]

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    3 – Managing Fa brics RADIUS Servers 3-2 59022-1 1 A 0 3.1.1 Adding a RADIUS Server When you add a RADIUS server , you provide a method to centralize the management of authentication p asswords over a network. Figure 3-1. Add Server T o add a RADIUS server , do the following: 1. Open the faceplate display , open the Switch menu, and select Radius[...]

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    3 – Managing Fabrics RADIUS Servers 59022-1 1 A 3-3 0 7. In the Retries field, enter the the numb er of retries. This is the maximum number of times the RADIUS client will retry a req uest sent to the primary RADIUS server . 8. Select the Sign Packet check box to ena ble the switch to include a digit al signature (Message-Authenticator) in all RA[...]

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    3 – Managing Fa brics RADIUS Servers 3-4 59022-1 1 A 0 3.1.2 Removing a RADIUS Server When you remove a RADIUS server , you disable the management of authentication usernames and passwords ove r the network for that server . Figure 3-2. Remove Server T o remove a RADIUS server , do the following: 1. Open the faceplate display , open the Switch me[...]

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    3 – Managing Fabrics RADIUS Servers 59022-1 1 A 3-5 0 3.1.3 Editing RADIUS Server Information Editing information of a RADIUS server involves changin g the configuration of a RADIUS server . Figure 3-3. Edit Ra dius Server Information T o edit information of a RADIUS server , do the following: 1. Open the faceplate display , open the Switch menu,[...]

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    3 – Managing Fa brics RADIUS Servers 3-6 59022-1 1 A 0 3.1.4 Modifying Authentication Orde r RADIUS Server Information Editing information of a RADIUS server involves changin g the configuration of a RADIUS server . Figure 3-4. Modify Authentication Order - Radius Server Information T o modify the authentication order information o f a RADIUS ser[...]

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    3 – Managing Fabrics Securing a Fa bric 59022-1 1 A 3-7 0 3.2 Securing a Fabric Fabric security consist s of the following:  Connection Security  User Account Security  Security Consistency Checklist  Device Security  Fabric Services 3.2.1 Connection Security Connection security provides an encry pted dat a path for switch manageme[...]

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    3 – Managing Fa brics Securing a Fabric 3-8 59022-1 1 A 0 3.2.2 User Account Security User account security is the process by which yo ur user account and password are authenticated with the list of valid use r accounts and p asswords. The switch validates your account and p assword when you attempt to add a fabric using SANsurfer Switch Manager [...]

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    3 – Managing Fabrics Securing a Fa bric 59022-1 1 A 3-9 0 3.2.4 Device Security Device security provides for the authorization and a uthentication of devices tha t you attach to a switch. Y ou can configure a switch with a group of devices ag ainst which the switch authorizes new att ach ments by devices, other switches, or devices issuing manage[...]

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    3 – Managing Fa brics Securing a Fabric 3-10 59022-1 1 A 0 3.2.4.1 Edit Security Dialog The Edit Security dialog, shown in Figure 3-5 open s after clicking the Secur ity button on the toolbar or select ing Edit Security from the Security menu. The Security dialogs are available only on a secure (SSL) fabric and on the entry switch (out of band sw[...]

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    3 – Managing Fabrics Securing a Fa bric 59022-1 1 A 3-1 1 0 Use the File menu to:  Edit the security configuration on the switch.  Open or edit security files.  Save or rename security files Use the Edit menu to:  Create security sets , security group s, and security group members  Rename or remove a security group from a security [...]

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    3 – Managing Fa brics Securing a Fabric 3-12 59022-1 1 A 0 3.2.4.3 Create Security Group Dialog Use the Create Security Group dialog, shown in Figure 3-6 , to add a security group to a security set. The Create Security Grou p dialog is displayed af ter clicking the Security Group button on the toolbar , or after you right-click on a security set [...]

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    3 – Managing Fabrics Securing a Fa bric 59022-1 1 A 3-13 0 3.2.4.4 Creating a Security Group An empty (no members) security group in the active security set will prevent all connections for that security group type. F or example, an empty ISL security group will cause the switch to refuse all lo gins from other switches. T o add a security group [...]

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    3 – Managing Fa brics Securing a Fabric 3-14 59022-1 1 A 0 3.2.4.5 Create Security Group Member Dialog Use the Create Security Group Member dialog, shown in Figure 3-7 , to add a member to a security group. Choose options from the Group Member (or manually type in a hex value) and Au thentication pull-down menus, and en ter values in the Secret a[...]

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    3 – Managing Fabrics Securing a Fa bric 59022-1 1 A 3-15 0 The conventions for MS security group members are list ed below:  Y ou can enter membe r world-wide name (WWN), which must be 16 hex characters, or 23 characters with vali d WWN format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx.  The CT (common transport) authentication choices are None , MD5, and SHA[...]

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    3 – Managing Fa brics Securing a Fabric 3-16 59022-1 1 A 0 3.2.4.7 Editing the Security Co nfiguration on a Switch T o edit a security configuration on the switch, do the following: 1. On the faceplate display , click the Security button on the toolbar , or open the Security menu and select Edit Security to open the Edit Security dialog. By defau[...]

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    3 – Managing Fabrics Securing a Fa bric 59022-1 1 A 3-17 0 3.2.4.8 V iewing Properties of a Secu rity Set, Group, or Member T o view the properties of a security set, group, or member , do the following: 1. On the faceplate display and click the Secu rity button on the toolbar , or open the Security menu and se lect Edit Security to open the Edit[...]

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    3 – Managing Fa brics Securing a Fabric 3-18 59022-1 1 A 0 4. Click the Apply button to save the se ttings. 5. Click the OK button to close the Security Config dialog. 3.2.4.10 Archiving a Security Co nfiguration to a File T o archive (save) a security configuration to a file, do the following: 1. On the faceplate display , click the Security but[...]

  • Page 69

    3 – Managing Fabrics Securing a Fa bric 59022-1 1 A 3-19 0 3.2.4.13 Configured Security Dat a Window The Configured Security dat a window displays a graph ical represent ation of all security sets, group s, and members in the dat abase. T o open the Configured Security data window , click the Configured Security tab below the dat a window in the [...]

  • Page 70

    3 – Managing Fa brics Tracking Fabric Firmware and Softwar e Versions 3-20 59022-1 1 A 0 3.2.5.2 Enabling In-band Management T o enable In-band Management, do the followin g: 1. On the faceplate display , open the Switch menu and select Switch Properties to open the Switch Properties dialog. 2. Click the In-band Management Enable button. 3. Click[...]

  • Page 71

    3 – Managing Fabrics Tracking Fabric Firmware and So ftware Versions 59022-1 1 A 3-21 0 3.3.2 V iewing and Comp aring V ersion Snap shots The Differen ces tab p age shows a side-by-side comp arison of two snapshot s. The timestamp of each sna pshot is displa yed above the scroll area showing that snapshot. The b ackground color of the older snap [...]

  • Page 72

    3 – Managing Fa brics Managing the Fabric Database 3-22 59022-1 1 A 0 3.4 Managing the Fabric Dat abase A fabric dat abase contains the set of fabrics that you have added during a SANsurfer Switch Manager session. Initially , if you do not open an existing fabric or fabric view file, the SANsurfer Swit ch Manager application opens with an empty f[...]

  • Page 73

    3 – Managing Fabrics Managing the Fabric Database 59022-1 1 A 3-23 0 4. Click the Add Fabric button. 3.4.2 Removing a Fabric T o delete a fabric from the database , do the following: 1. Select a fabric in the fabric tree. 2. Open the Fabric menu and select Remove Fabric . 3.4.3 Opening a Fabric V iew File A fabric view file is one or more fabric [...]

  • Page 74

    3 – Managing Fa brics Managing the Fabric Database 3-24 59022-1 1 A 0 3.4.4 Saving a Fabric V iew File T o save a fabric view file, do the following: 1. Open the File menu, and select Save View As . 2. In the Save V iew dialog, enter a new file n ame. 3. Enter a file password, if necessary . 4. Click the OK button. 3.4.5 Rediscovering a Fabric Af[...]

  • Page 75

    3 – Managing Fabrics Managing the Fabric Database 59022-1 1 A 3-25 0 5. Configure the port types for the new sw itch using th e Port Properties dialog. The ports can be G_Port, GL_Port, F_Port, FL_Port, or Donor . 6. Connect the devices to the switch. 7. Make any necessary zoning cha nges using the Edit Zoning dialog. T o open the Edit Zoning dia[...]

  • Page 76

    3 – Managing Fa brics Displaying Fabric Information 3-26 59022-1 1 A 0 4. Restore the configuration from th e failed switch to the replacement switch: a. Open a new fabric through the replacement switch. b. Open the faceplate display for the rep lacement switch. Open the Switch menu and select Restore . c. In t he Restore dialog, enter the archiv[...]

  • Page 77

    3 – Managing Fabrics Displaying Fabric Information 59022-1 1 A 3-27 0 3.5.1 Fabric S t atus The fabric updates the topology an d faceplate displays by fo rwarding changes in status to the manage ment workstation a s they occur . Y ou can allow the fabric to update the display st atus, or you can refresh the display at any time. T o refresh the to[...]

  • Page 78

    3 – Managing Fa brics Displaying Fabric Information 3-28 59022-1 1 A 0 3.5.2 Displaying the Event Browser The Event Browser displays a list of events generated by the switches in the fabric and the SANsurfer Switch Man ager application. Event s that are generated by the SANsurfer Switch Manager applicatio n are not saved on the switch, but can be[...]

  • Page 79

    3 – Managing Fabrics Displaying Fabric Information 59022-1 1 A 3-29 0 Severity is indicated in the severity column usin g icons as described in T able 3-2 . T able 3-2. Severity Levels Severity Icon Description Alarm – An Alar m is a "serviceable ev ent". This means that attention by the user or field service is require d. Alarms are [...]

  • Page 80

    3 – Managing Fa brics Displaying Fabric Information 3-30 59022-1 1 A 0 3.5.2.1 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. T o filter the Event Browser , open the Filter menu and select Filter Entries .[...]

  • Page 81

    3 – Managing Fabrics Displaying Fabric Information 59022-1 1 A 3-31 0 3.5.2.2 Sorting the Event Browser Sorting the Event Browser enables yo u to display the event s in alphanumeric order based on the event se verity , timestamp, source, type, or description. Initially , the Event Browser is sorted in ascending order by timest amp. T o sort the E[...]

  • Page 82

    3 – Managing Fa brics Displaying Fabric Information 3-32 59022-1 1 A 0 3.5.3 Devices Dat a Window The Devices data wind ow displays information about the devices that are logged into the fabric. Click the Devices t ab below the data window to displa y device information for all devices that are logged into the selected fabric. T o narrow the disp[...]

  • Page 83

    3 – Managing Fabrics Displaying Fabric Information 59022-1 1 A 3-33 0 3.5.4 Active Zone Set Dat a Window The Active Zoneset dat a window displays the zone membership for the active zone set that resides on the fabric management switch. The active zone set is the same on all switches in the fabric – yo u can confirm this by a dding a fabric thro[...]

  • Page 84

    3 – Managing Fa brics Working with Device Information and Nicknames 3-34 59022-1 1 A 0 3.5.5 Link Dat a Window The Link data win dow displays information about all switch links in the fabric or selected links. This information includes the swit ch name, the port number at t he end of each link, and the link st atus ic on. T o open the Link data w[...]

  • Page 85

    3 – Managing Fabrics Working with Device Information and Nickna mes 59022-1 1 A 3-35 0 3.6.2 Exporting Device Information to a File T o save device information to a file, o pen the topology display and do the following: 1. Select one or more switches. If no switches are selecte d, Devices information is gathere d for all switches. 2. Open the Swi[...]

  • Page 86

    3 – Managing Fa brics Working with Device Information and Nicknames 3-36 59022-1 1 A 0 3.6.3.2 Editing a Nickname A nickname must start with a letter an d can have up to 64 characters. V alid characters include alphanumeric characters [aA-zZ][0-9] and special symbols [$ _ - ^ ]. Y ou ca n access the Edit Nicknames dialog two wa ys. Choose one o f[...]

  • Page 87

    3 – Managing Fabrics Zoning a Fabric 59022-1 1 A 3-37 0 3.6.3.5 Importing a Nicknames File Importing a nicknames file c opies its content s into and replaces the contents of the Nicknames.xml file whic h is used by SANsurfer Switch Manager. T o import a nickname file, do the following: 1. Open the File menu and select Nicknames to open the Nickna[...]

  • Page 88

    3 – Managing Fa brics Zoning a Fabric 3-38 59022-1 1 A 0 3.7.1.1 Zones A zone is a named group of port s 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 particip ate in more than one zone. Membership in a zone can be d efined by switch domain ID and po [...]

  • Page 89

    3 – Managing Fabrics Zoning a Fabric 59022-1 1 A 3-39 0 3.7.1.1.2 Access Control List Hard Zones Access Control List (ACL) zoning divides the fabric for p urposes of controlling discovery and inbound traf fic. ACL zoning is a type of hard zoning that is hardware enforced. This type of zonin g is useful for controlling access to cert ain devices w[...]

  • Page 90

    3 – Managing Fa brics Zoning a Fabric 3-40 59022-1 1 A 0 3.7.1.4 Zoning Dat abase Each switch has its own zoning dat abase. The zoning database is made up of all aliases, zones, and zone set s that have been created on the switch or received from other switches. The switch maint ains two copies of the inactive zoning database: one copy is maintai[...]

  • Page 91

    3 – Managing Fabrics Zoning a Fabric 59022-1 1 A 3-41 0 3.7.2 Using the Zoning W izard The Zoning Wizard is a series of dialogs that leads yo u through the process of zoning a fabric. T o open the Zoning Wizard, open th e Wizards menu in the faceplate display , and select Zoning Wizar d . The Zoning Wizard help s you zone the tw o most typical re[...]

  • Page 92

    3 – Managing Fa brics Zoning a Fabric 3-42 59022-1 1 A 0 3.7.3.1 Editing the Zoning Dat abase T o edit the zoning database for a p artic ular switch, open the Zoning menu from the faceplate display and select Edit Zoning to open the Edit Zoning dialog shown in Figure 3-15 . Changes ca n only be made to inactive zone set s, which are stored in fla[...]

  • Page 93

    3 – Managing Fabrics Zoning a Fabric 59022-1 1 A 3-43 0 The Edit Zoning dialog has a Z one Sets tr ee on the left a nd a Port/Device (or members) tree on the right. Both tre es use display conventions similar to the fabric tree for exp anding and contracting zone sets, zones, and port s. An expanded port shows th e port Fibre Channel address; an [...]

  • Page 94

    3 – Managing Fa brics Zoning a Fabric 3-44 59022-1 1 A 0 3.7.3.2 Configuring the Zoning Dat abase Use the Zoning Config d ialog to change the Auto Save, Default V isibility , and Discard Inactive configuration parameters. In the faceplate display , open the Zoning menu and select Edit Zoning Config to open the Zoning Config d ialog shown in Figur[...]

  • Page 95

    3 – Managing Fabrics Zoning a Fabric 59022-1 1 A 3-45 0 3.7.3.2.1 Interop Auto Save The Interop Auto Save parameter determines whether cha nges to the active zone set that a switch receives from other switches in the fabric will be saved to the zoning datab ase on that swit ch. Changes are saved whe n an updated zon e set is activated. Zoning cha[...]

  • Page 96

    3 – Managing Fa brics Zoning a Fabric 3-46 59022-1 1 A 0 3.7.3.4 Restoring the Zoning Dat abase from a File Do the following to restore the zoning d atabase from a file to a switch: 1. In the faceplate display , open the Zoning menu and select Edit Zoning to open the Edit Zoning window . 2. Open the File menu and select Open File . A popup window[...]

  • Page 97

    3 – Managing Fabrics Zoning a Fabric 59022-1 1 A 3-47 0 3.7.4 Managing Zone Set s Zoning a fabric involves creating a zo ne set, creating zones as zone set members, then adding devices as zone members. The zoning dat abase supports multiple zone sets to serve the dif ferent security and access needs of your storage area network, but only one zon [...]

  • Page 98

    3 – Managing Fa brics Zoning a Fabric 3-48 59022-1 1 A 0 4. T o create new zones in a zone set, do one of th e following:  Right-click a zone set an d select Create A Zone from the popup menu. In the Create a Zone dialog, enter a n ame for the new zone, and click the OK button. The new zone na me is displayed in the Zone Set s dialog.  Sele[...]

  • Page 99

    3 – Managing Fabrics Zoning a Fabric 59022-1 1 A 3-49 0 3.7.4.4 Removing a Zone from a Zone Set or from All Zone Set s Y ou can remove a zone from a zone set or from a ll zone sets in the database. 1. In the faceplate display , open the Zoning menu and select Edit Zoning to open the Edit Zoning d ialog. 2. In the Zone Set s tree, select the zone([...]

  • Page 100

    3 – Managing Fa brics Zoning a Fabric 3-50 59022-1 1 A 0 3.7.5 Managing Zones Managing zones involves the following:  Creating a Zone in a Zone Set  Adding Zone Members  Renaming a Zone or a Zone Set  Removing a Zone Member  Removing a Zone from a Zone Set  Removing a Zone from All Zone Sets  Changing Zone T ypes 3.7.5.1 Crea[...]

  • Page 101

    3 – Managing Fabrics Zoning a Fabric 59022-1 1 A 3-51 0 5. T o add switch ports or att ached devices to the zone, do one of the following:  In the zone set tree, select the zone set. In t he graphic window , select the port to add to the zone. Open the Edit men u and select Add Members .  Select a port by port number , Fibre Channel address[...]

  • Page 102

    3 – Managing Fa brics Zoning a Fabric 3-52 59022-1 1 A 0 3. Click the OK button to add the member and save the change. 3.7.5.3 Renaming a Zone or a Zone Set T o rename a zone, do the following: 1. In the Zone Set s tree of the Edit Zoning dialog, click the zone/ zone set to be renamed. 2. Open the Edit menu and select Rename . 3. In the Rename Zo[...]

  • Page 103

    3 – Managing Fabrics Zoning a Fabric 59022-1 1 A 3-53 0 3.7.5.6 Removing a Zone from All Zone Set s Zones that are no longer members of any zon e set are moved to the orphan zo ne set. The orphan zone set is saved on the switch. T o remove a zone from all zone sets inclu ding the orphan zone set, do the following: 1. In the Edit Zoning dialog, se[...]

  • Page 104

    3 – Managing Fa brics Zoning a Fabric 3-54 59022-1 1 A 0 3.7.6.1 Creating an Alias T o create an alias, do the following: 1. Open the Zoning menu, and select Edit Zoning to op en the Edit Zoning dialog. 2. Open the Edit menu, and select Create Alia s to open the Create Alias dialog. 3. Enter a name for the alias, and click the OK button. The alia[...]

  • Page 105

    3 – Managing Fabrics Zoning a Fabric 59022-1 1 A 3-55 0 If the port/device you wan t to add is not in the Port/Device tree, you can add it by doing the following: a. Right click the selected alias. b. Open the Edit menu and select Create Members . c. Choose the WWN , Domain/Port , or First Port Address radio button. d. Enter the hexadecimal value[...]

  • Page 106

    3 – Managing Fa brics Zoning a Fabric 3-56 59022-1 1 A 0 3.7.7.2 Zone Merge Failure Recovery When a zone merge failure occurs, the conf lict that caused the failure must be resolved. Y ou can correct a failure due to a zone conflict by deactivating on e of the active zone sets or b y editing the conf licting zones so that their membership is the [...]

  • Page 107

    59022-1 1 A 4-1 Section 4 Managing Switches This section describes the follo wing tasks that manage switches in the fabric.  Managing User Account s  Displaying Switch Information  Configuring Port Threshold Alarms  Paging a Switch  Setting the Date/T ime and Enabling NTP Client  Resetting a Switch  Configuring a Switch  Arc[...]

  • Page 108

    4 – Managing Switches Managing User Accounts 4-2 59022-1 1 A 0 4.1 Managing User Account s Only the Admin account can manage us er account s with the User Account Administration dialogs. However , any us er can modify their own p assword. T o open the User Account Admin istration dialogs, open the Switch menu in the faceplate display , and select[...]

  • Page 109

    4 – Managing Switches Managing Us er Accounts 59022-1 1 A 4-3 0 4.1.1 Creating User Account s T o create a user account on a switch, o pen the Switch menu in the facepla te display and select User Accounts... . This displays the User Account Administration dialog shown in Figure 4-1 . A switch c an have a maximum of 15 user accounts. Figure 4-1. [...]

  • Page 110

    4 – Managing Switches Managing User Accounts 4-4 59022-1 1 A 0 4.1.2 Removing a User Account T o remove a user account on a switch, open the Switch menu in the fa ceplate display and select User Accounts... . Click the Remove Account t ab in the dialog to present the display sho wn in Figure 4-2 . Select the account name from the list of accounts[...]

  • Page 111

    4 – Managing Switches Managing Us er Accounts 59022-1 1 A 4-5 0 4.1.3 Changing a User Accoun t Password T o change the password for an account on a switch, open the Switch menu in the faceplate display and select User Accounts... . Click the Change Password t ab in the dialog to present the display shown in Figure 4-3 . Select the accou nt name f[...]

  • Page 112

    4 – Managing Switches Managing User Accounts 4-6 59022-1 1 A 0 4.1.4 Modifying a User Account T o modify a user account on a switch, open the Switch menu in the faceplate display and select User Accounts... . This displays the User Account Administration dialog shown in Figure 4-4 . Click the Modify Account tab. S el ec t the account name from th[...]

  • Page 113

    4 – Managing Switches Displaying Switch Information 59022-1 1 A 4-7 0 4.2 Displaying Switch Information The faceplate display and dat a windows provide the following switch information:  Device and HBA information  Switch specifications and addresses  Configuration parameters  Port performance st atistics  Port information  Conf[...]

  • Page 114

    4 – Managing Switches Displaying Switch Information 4-8 59022-1 1 A 0 The fabric updates the topology an d faceplate displays by fo rwarding changes in status to the manage ment workstation a s they occur . Y ou can allow the fabric to update the switch st atus, or you can refresh the d isplay at any time. T o refresh switch status in th e displa[...]

  • Page 115

    4 – Managing Switches Displaying Switch Information 59022-1 1 A 4-9 0 Super User Super user privileges enabled/disa bled UserAuthentication Enabled Enforcement of account names and authority (alw ays Tr u e ) V endor Switch manufacturer Firmware V e rsion Active firmwar e version Inactive Firmware V ersion This field does not apply to this switch[...]

  • Page 116

    4 – Managing Switches Displaying Switch Information 4-10 59022-1 1 A 0 Interop Mode Zoning merge st atus. When a zone set is activated on an FC-SW-2 compliant switch, only the active zone set is propagated to all switches in the fabric. When a zone set is activated on a non-FC- SW-2 compliant swit ch, the active zone set and all inactive zone set[...]

  • Page 117

    4 – Managing Switches Displaying Switch Information 59022-1 1 A 4-1 1 0 W arning T emperature Non-configurable temperatur e threshold (65° Celsius) above which a warning condition alarm is ge nerated. Failure T emperature Non-configurable temperature thr eshold (70° Celsius) above which a failure condition ala rm is generated. NTP Client Enable[...]

  • Page 118

    4 – Managing Switches Displaying Switch Information 4-12 59022-1 1 A 0 4.2.3 Port St atistics Dat a Window The Port S tatistics dat a window displays port performance dat a for the selected ports. T o open the Port S tatistics data window , click the Port Stats tab below the data window in the fa ceplate display . Refer to Ta b l e 5 - 5 for a de[...]

  • Page 119

    4 – Managing Switches Displaying Switch Information 59022-1 1 A 4-13 0 4.2.4 Port Information Dat a Window The Port Information dat a window displays port detail information for the se lected ports. T o open the Port S tatistics data window , click the Port Info tab below the data window in the fa ceplate display . Refer to Ta b l e 5 - 6 for a d[...]

  • Page 120

    4 – Managing Switches Displaying Switch Information 4-14 59022-1 1 A 0 4.2.5 Configured and Active Zoneset s Data W indow The Configured Zoneset s data window displa ys all zone sets , zones, aliases, and zone membership in the zoning dat abase, as shown in Figure 4-7 . T o open the Configured Zonesets da ta window , click the Configured Zonesets[...]

  • Page 121

    4 – Managing Switches Configuring Port Thresh old Alarms 59022-1 1 A 4-15 0 4.3 Configuring Port Threshold Alarms Y ou can configure the switch to genera te alarms for selected event s. Configuring an alarm involves choosing an event type, rising and falling triggers, a sample window , and finally enabling or disabling the alarm. T o configure po[...]

  • Page 122

    4 – Managing Switches Paging a Switch 4-16 59022-1 1 A 0 5. Enter a value for the rising trig ger . A rising trigger alarm is generated when the event count per interval exceeds the rising trigger . The switch will not generate another rising trigger alarm for that event until the count descends below the falling trigger and rises agai n above th[...]

  • Page 123

    4 – Managing Switches Setting the Date/Time and Enabling NTP Client 59022-1 1 A 4-17 0 4.5 Setting the Date/T ime and Enabling NTP Client The Date/T ime and Network T ime Protocol (NTP) dialog enables you to manually set the date, time, and time zone on a switch, or to enable the NTP Client to synchronize the date and time on the swit ch with a n[...]

  • Page 124

    4 – Managing Switches Resetting a Switch 4-18 59022-1 1 A 0 Common administrative operations that ch ange the fabric include:  Zoning modifications.  Adding, moving or removing devices att ached to the switch fabric. This includes powering up or powering down attached d evices.  Adding, moving or removing ISLs or other connections. Manag[...]

  • Page 125

    4 – Managing Switches Configuring a Switch 59022-1 1 A 4-19 0 4.7 Configuring a Switch Switch configuration is divided into three areas: chassis configuratio n, network configuration, and SNMP configura ti on. Chassis configurat ion specifies switch-wide Fibre Channel settings. Netw ork config uration specifies IP settings, remote logging, and th[...]

  • Page 126

    4 – Managing Switches Configuring a Switch 4-20 59022-1 1 A 0 4.7.2 Switch Properties T o open the Switch Properties dialog, either select a switch in the topolo gy display or open the faceplate display for the switch you be configur ing, and then open the Switch menu and select Switch Propertie s . Y ou may a lso right-click a swi tch graphic in[...]

  • Page 127

    4 – Managing Switches Configuring a Switch 59022-1 1 A 4-21 0 4.7.2.1 Symbolic Name The symbolic name is a use r-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 windo ws to more easi ly identify switches. The illegal characters are the pound sig[...]

  • Page 128

    4 – Managing Switches Configuring a Switch 4-22 59022-1 1 A 0 4.7.2.3 Domain ID and Domain ID Lock The domain ID is a unique Fib re Channel identifier for the switch. The Fibre Channel address consist s of the domain ID, port ID, and the Arbitra ted Loop Physical Address (ALP A). The maximum numb er of switches within a fabric is 239 with each sw[...]

  • Page 129

    4 – Managing Switches Configuring a Switch 59022-1 1 A 4-23 0 4.7.2.4 Fabric Device Manageme nt Interface Fabric Device Management Interface (FDM I) provides a means to gather and display device information from the fabr ic, and allows FDMI cap able devices to register cert ain information with the fabric, if FDMI is enabled. SANsurfer Switch Man[...]

  • Page 130

    4 – Managing Switches Configuring a Switch 4-24 59022-1 1 A 0 4.7.2.5 Broadcast Support Broadcast is supported on the switch which allows for TCP/IP support. Broadcast is implemented using the proposed standard sp ecified in Multi-Switch Broadcast for FC-SW-3, T1 1 Presenta tion Number T1 1/02-031v0 . Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) is used to [...]

  • Page 131

    4 – Managing Switches Configuring a Switch 59022-1 1 A 4-25 0 4.7.3 Advanced Switch Properties The Advanced Switch Properties dialog enables you to set the timeout values, Interop Mode, and Legacy Address Fo rmat settings. The Advanced Switch Properties dialog is available for only th e entry switch, because an in-band switch can not be take n of[...]

  • Page 132

    4 – Managing Switches Configuring a Switch 4-26 59022-1 1 A 0 4.7.3.2 Legacy Port Address Format Legacy Address Format should be enabled only to permit interoperation with certain older non-FC-SW -2 compliant switches. Enabling this setting under other circumstances will disable zoning th at is defined by domain ID and port number . This Legacy A[...]

  • Page 133

    4 – Managing Switches Configuring a Switch 59022-1 1 A 4-27 0 4.7.4 System Services Dialog The System Services dialog provide s a central location for you to enable or disable any of the external user servic es such as Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Secure Socket s Layer (SSL), Secure SHell (SSH), embedded switch management applicatio[...]

  • Page 134

    4 – Managing Switches Configuring a Switch 4-28 59022-1 1 A 0  SSL - Secure Sockets Laye r . Provides secure encrypted communications between the switch management application (GUI) and the switch. SSL must be enabled for configu ration of security and RADI US servers with the switch management application (GUI). SSL certificates are generated[...]

  • Page 135

    4 – Managing Switches Configuring a Switch 59022-1 1 A 4-29 0 4.7.6 Network Properties Use the Network Properties dialog shown in Figure 4-13 to change IP configuration p arameters and enable remote logging . After making cha nges, click the OK button to put the new values into ef fect. T o open the Network Properties dialog, select a switch in t[...]

  • Page 136

    4 – Managing Switches Configuring a Switch 4-30 59022-1 1 A 0 4.7.6.1 IP Configuration The IP configuration ident ifies the switch on the Ethernet network and determines which network discovery method to use. Ta b l e 4 - 6 describes the IP co nfiguration parameters. T able 4-6. IP Configuration Parameters Parameter Description Network Discove ry[...]

  • Page 137

    4 – Managing Switches Configuring a Switch 59022-1 1 A 4-31 0 4.7.6.2 Remote Logging The Remote Logging (syslog) feature enables saving of the log information to a remote host that support s the syslog protocol. When enab led, the log entries are sent to the syslog host at the IP address tha t you specify in the Logging Ho st IP Address field. Lo[...]

  • Page 138

    4 – Managing Switches Configuring a Switch 4-32 59022-1 1 A 0 4.7.7 SNMP Properties Use the SNMP Properties dialog shown in Figure 4-14 to change SNMP configuration p arameters. After making changes, click the OK button to put the new values into effe ct. T o open the SNMP Properties dialog, select a switch in the topology display or open the fac[...]

  • Page 139

    4 – Managing Switches Configuring a Switch 59022-1 1 A 4-33 0 4.7.7.1 SNMP Configuration The SNMP configuration define s how authentication trap s are managed. Ta b l e 4 - 7 describes the SNMP confi guration parameters. The illegal characters for the user-defined fields are the pound sign (#), semi-colon (;), and comma (,). T able 4-7. SNMP Conf[...]

  • Page 140

    4 – Managing Switches Configuring a Switch 4-34 59022-1 1 A 0 4.7.7.2 SNMP T rap Configuration The SNMP trap configuration defines how trap s are set. Choose from the t abs Trap1 – Trap 5 to configure each trap. T able 4-8 descri bes the SN MP configuration p arameters. T able 4-8. SNMP Trap Configuration Parameters Parameter Description T rap [...]

  • Page 141

    4 – Managing Switches Archiving a Switch 59022-1 1 A 4-35 0 4.8 Archiving a Switch Y ou can create an .XML arch ive file c ontaining the configuration p a rameters. Basically any data received by SANsurfer Switch Manager is archived. However , passwords are not arch ived with the user account information. Archived parameters include the fo llowin[...]

  • Page 142

    4 – Managing Switches Restoring a Switch 4-36 59022-1 1 A 0 4.9 Restoring a Switch Restoring a switch loads the archived switch configu ration pa rameters to the switch. The switch configuration must be archived be fore it can be restored. The switch archive must be compatible with the switch to be restored; that is, you can restore a SANbox2-8c [...]

  • Page 143

    4 – Managing Switches Restoring a Switch 59022-1 1 A 4-37 0 3. Enter the archive file name or browse for the f ile. This archive file must be one that was produced by the SANsurfer Switch Manager Archive function. Configuration backup files created with the Conf ig Backup command are not compatible with the SANsu rfer Switch Manager Restore funct[...]

  • Page 144

    4 – Managing Switches Restoring the Factory Default Configuration 4-38 59022-1 1 A 0 4.10 Restoring the Factory Default Configuration Y ou can restore the switch and po rt configuration settings to the factory default values. T o restore the factory configuration on a switch, open the Switch menu and select Restore Fact ory Defaults . T able 4-9 [...]

  • Page 145

    4 – Managing Switches Downloading a Support File 59022-1 1 A 4-39 0 4.1 1 Downloading a Support File The Download Support File menu option assembles all log files and switch memory data into a core d ump file (dump_support.tg z). This file can be se nt to technical support personnel for troubl eshooting switch problems. The menu option is not acc[...]

  • Page 146

    4 – Managing Switches Installing Firmware 4-40 59022-1 1 A 0 4.12 Inst alling Firmware Installing firmware invo lves loading, unp ac king, and activating the firmware image on the switch. SANsurfer Switch Manager does this in one operation. T o provide consistent performance throughout the f abric , ensure that all switches are runnin g the same [...]

  • Page 147

    4 – Managing Switches Displaying Hardware Status 59022-1 1 A 4-41 0 3. Click the Start button to begin the firmware load process. Y ou will be shown a message warning you that th e switch will be reset in order to activate t he firmware. 4. Click the OK button to continue firmware inst allation or click the Cancel button to cancel the firmware in[...]

  • Page 148

    4 – Managing Switches Displaying Hardware Status 4-42 59022-1 1 A 0 Notes[...]

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    59022-1 1 A 5-1 Section 5 Managing Port s This section describes the following t a sks that manage ports and devices:  Displaying Port Information  Configuring Ports  T esting Ports  Graphing Port Performance 5.1 Displaying Port Information Port information is available primaril y in the faceplate display shown in Figu re 5-1 . The face[...]

  • Page 150

    5 – Managing Ports Displaying Port Information 5-2 59022-1 1 A 0 5.1.1 Monitoring Port S t atus The faceplate display provides the following p ort related information:  Port type  Port operational state  Port speed  Port media T o display port number and st atus information for a port, position the cursor over a port on the faceplate [...]

  • Page 151

    5 – Managing Por ts Displaying Port Information 59022-1 1 A 5-3 0 5.1.1.2 Displaying Port Operational St ates T o display the operational st ate on each port in the faceplate display , open the View men u and select View Port States . T able 5-2 lists the possible operational states and their me anings. The port operational st ate refers to actua[...]

  • Page 152

    5 – Managing Ports Displaying Port Information 5-4 59022-1 1 A 0 5.1.1.4 Displaying T ransceiver Media St atus T o display transceiver media st atus, open the V iew menu and select View Port Media . T able 5-4 lists the port media st ates and their meanings. 5.1.2 Port St atistics Dat a Window The Port S tatistics dat a window displays statistics[...]

  • Page 153

    5 – Managing Por ts Displaying Port Information 59022-1 1 A 5-5 0 T able 5-5. Port Stat istics Data Window Entri es Entry Description S tart T ime The beginning of the period over which the st atistics apply . The start time for the Abso lute view is not applicable. The st art time for the Rate view is the beginn ing of polling interval. The star[...]

  • Page 154

    5 – Managing Ports Displaying Port Information 5-6 59022-1 1 A 0 Flow Errors Number of times a frame is received and all the switch ports receive buf fers are full. The normal Fabric Login exchange of flow contro l credit shou ld preven t this from o ccurring. T he frame wi ll be disc arded. FReject Number of frames, from devices, that have been [...]

  • Page 155

    5 – Managing Por ts Displaying Port Information 59022-1 1 A 5-7 0 5.1.3 Port Information Dat a Window The Port Information dat a window displays det ail information for the selected port. T o open the Port Information dat a window , click the Port Info tab below the data window in the faceplate display . T otal Errors T o tal number of primitiv e[...]

  • Page 156

    5 – Managing Ports Displaying Port Information 5-8 59022-1 1 A 0 Administrative Port S tate The port state (Online, Of fline, Diagnostics, or Down) which has been set by the user . This state may be dif ferent from the configured administr ative state if the user has not saved it in the switch configuration. This st at e is used at the time it is[...]

  • Page 157

    5 – Managing Por ts Displaying Port Information 59022-1 1 A 5-9 0 Symbolic Name Port symbolic name Ext Credits Re quested Whether extended cr edits have been requested for port s. Credits to Donate Number of requested credits. Donor Group The donor group of the selected port. V alid Donor Groups The number of separa te group s within which extend[...]

  • Page 158

    5 – Managing Ports Configuring Ports 5-10 59022-1 1 A 0 5.2 Configuring Port s The port settings o r characteristics are c onfigured using the Port Properties dialog shown in Figure 5-2 . T o open the Port Properties dialog, select one or more p orts, open the Port menu and select Port Properties . Figure 5-2. Port Properties Dialog The Port Prop[...]

  • Page 159

    5 – Managing Por ts Configuring Ports 59022-1 1 A 5-1 1 0 5.2.1 Changing Port Administrative St ates The port administrative st ate determines the operat ional state of a po rt. The port administrative st ate exists in two forms: the configured administrat ive state and the current administrative st ate.  The configured administrative st ate i[...]

  • Page 160

    5 – Managing Ports Configuring Ports 5-12 59022-1 1 A 0 5.2.2 Changing Port Speeds Ports are ca pable of transmit ting and receiving at 1-Gbp s or 2-Gbps. The ports can be configured for either transmissi on speed or to sense the transmission speed of the device to which it is connected. T able 5-8 describes the port speeds. T o change the port s[...]

  • Page 161

    5 – Managing Por ts Configuring Ports 59022-1 1 A 5-13 0 5.2.3 Changing Port T ypes The ports can be configured to self-discover the pro per type to match the device or switch to which it is connected. Ta b l e 5 - 9 describes the port types. T o change the port type, do the following: 1. Select one or more ports in the faceplate display . 2. Ope[...]

  • Page 162

    5 – Managing Ports Using the Extended Credits Wizard 5-14 59022-1 1 A 0 5.2.5 Device Scan The Device Scan feature queries the connected device during login for FC-4 descriptor information. Disable this p arameter only if the scan creates a conflict with the connected device. 5.2.6 Changing Port Symbolic Name T o change the symbolic name of a port[...]

  • Page 163

    5 – Managing Por ts Using the Extended Credits Wizard 59022-1 1 A 5-15 0 3. Designate Donor Ports: Select availa ble ports and click >> to move the port into the Selected Donor Port column shown in Figure 5-3 . Match the number of ports nee ded with the number of desig nated donor port s. Click the Next button. Figure 5-3. Designate Donor P[...]

  • Page 164

    5 – Managing Ports Resetting a Port 5-16 59022-1 1 A 0 5.4 Resetting a Port The Reset Port option reinitializes the port using the saved configuration. T o reset a port, do the following: 1. In the faceplate display , select the ports to be rese t. 2. Open the Port menu and select Reset Port . 5.5 Te s t i n g P o r t s The port loopback test s v[...]

  • Page 165

    5 – Managing Por ts Testing Ports 59022-1 1 A 5-17 0  SFP level (External) - The SFP level test verifies port circuitry . The SFP level test sends a test f rame from the ASIC through the SerDes ch ip, through the SFP transceiver fitted with an external loopback plug, and back to the ASIC for the selected port s. The port passes the test if the[...]

  • Page 166

    5 – Managing Ports Graphing Port Performance 5-18 59022-1 1 A 0 5.6 Graphing Port Performance SANsurfer Performance V iewer applic ation displays por t performance using graphs. SANsurfer Performance V iewer plots data communication rates and total errors for selected port s as shown in Figure 5-5 . When graphing dat a communication rates, you ca[...]

  • Page 167

    5 – Managing Por ts Graphing Port Performance 59022-1 1 A 5-19 0 This section describes how to do the following:  S tarting SANsurfer Perfo rmance Vi ewer  Exiting SANsurfer Performance V iewer  Saving and Opening Performance Vi ew Files  Changing the Default Performance V iew File Encryption Key  Setting SANsurfer Performance V ie[...]

  • Page 168

    5 – Managing Ports Graphing Port Performance 5-20 59022-1 1 A 0 5.6.2 Exiting SANsurfer Performance V iewer T o exit a SANsurfer Performance Viewer session, ope n the File menu and select Exit . The current fabric view is automatically saved to yo ur default performance view file upon exit, if you have defined an encryption key . The key is encry[...]

  • Page 169

    5 – Managing Por ts Graphing Port Performance 59022-1 1 A 5-21 0 In your next SANsurfer Performance V iew er session, the Load Default V iew File dialog shown in Figure 5-7 prompt s you to load the default performance view file and to specify its e ncryption key , if there is one. I n the Default File Encr yption Key field, enter the encryption k[...]

  • Page 170

    5 – Managing Ports Graphing Port Performance 5-22 59022-1 1 A 0 5.6.4 Changing the Default Performanc e View File Encryption Key T o change the encryption key for the default performance view file, do the following: 1. Open the File menu and select Save Default Performance Vie w File to open the Save Default Perfo rmance View File dialog. 2. Ente[...]

  • Page 171

    5 – Managing Por ts Graphing Port Performance 59022-1 1 A 5-23 0 5.6.6 Setting the Polling Frequency SANsurfer Performance V i ewer updates the graphs once per second by default. T o change this polling frequency , do the following: 1. Open the Graph menu, and select Set Polling Frequency to open the Se t Graph Polling Frequency dialog. 2. Enter [...]

  • Page 172

    5 – Managing Ports Graphing Port Performance 5-24 59022-1 1 A 0 5.6.7.1 Arranging Graphs in the Display T o arrange and size graphs in the display , open the Window me nu and select Cascade , Tile , or Close Al l .  Cascade overlaps the graphs so that all gr aphs are at least partially visible.  Tile arranges the graphs in non-overlapping r[...]

  • Page 173

    5 – Managing Por ts Graphing Port Performance 59022-1 1 A 5-25 0 T o modify the graph options, do the following: 1. Choose the units for the graph:  Select the Show Bytes Data on Graph check box to plot dat a in KBytes/second  Select the Show Frames Data on Graph check box to plot data in frames/second. 2. Choose what data typ e to plot. Fo[...]

  • Page 174

    5 – Managing Ports Graphing Port Performance 5-26 59022-1 1 A 0 5.6.7.3 Setting Global Graph T ype The Set Global Graph T ype option enables y ou to view port activity using two types of graphs:  Line Graph - plots continuous port acti vity in horizont al line format.  Bar Graph - the last polling value receive d by the application in bar g[...]

  • Page 175

    59022-1 1 A A-1 Appendix A Command Line Interface The command line interface (CLI) enable s you to perform a variety of fabric a nd switch management t asks through an Ethernet or a serial port connection. This section describes the following:  Logging On to a Switch  User Account s  Working with Switch Configurations  Commands A.1 Logg[...]

  • Page 176

    A – Command Line Interface User Accounts A-2 59022-1 1 A 0 A.2 User Account s Switches come from the factory with t he following user account already d efined: Account name: admin Password: password Authority: Admin This user account provides fu ll access to the switch and its configuratio n. After planning your fabric management needs an d creat[...]

  • Page 177

    A – Command Line Interface Working with Switch Configurations 59022-1 1 A A-3 0 A.3.1 Modifying a Configuration A switch supports up to 10 configurati ons including the defau lt configuration. Each switch configuration contains swit ch, port, port threshold alarm, and zoning configuration component s. The Show Switch command displays the name of [...]

  • Page 178

    A – Command Line Interface Working with Switch Configurations A-4 59022-1 1 A 0 A.3.2 Backing up and Restoring Switch Configurations Backing up and restoring a configuratio n is useful to protect your work or for use as a template in configu ring other switches. The Con fig Backup command creates a file on the switch, named configdat a . This fil[...]

  • Page 179

    A – Command Line Interface Working with Switch Configurations 59022-1 1 A A-5 0 The restore operation begins wit h FTP to upload the configuration file from the workstation to the switch, then finishes with a T elnet session and the Config Restore command. T o upload the con figuration file, config_switch_169_101 12003 in this case, open and FTP [...]

  • Page 180

    A – Command Line Interface Commands A-6 59022-1 1 A 0 A.4 Commands The command synt ax is as follows: command key word keyword [value] keyword [value1] [value2] The Command is followed by one or more keyw ords. Consider the following rules and conventions:  Commands and keywords are case insensitive.  Required keyword values appear in sta n[...]

  • Page 181

    A – Command Line Interface Commands 59022-1 1 A A-7 0 The command set performs monitoring and configuration t asks. Commands related to monitoring t asks are availabl e to all account names. Commands re lated to configuration tasks ar e available only within an a dmin session. An account must have Admin autho rity to enter the Admin S tart comman[...]

  • Page 182

    A – Command Line Interface Admin Command A-8 59022-1 1 A 0 Admin Command Opens and closes an Admin session. The Admin session provides comma nds that change the fabric and swit ch confi gurations. Only one Admin session can be open on the switch at any time. An inactive Ad min session will time out af ter a period of time which can be changed usi[...]

  • Page 183

    A – Command Line Interface Alias Command 59022-1 1 A A-9 0 Alias Command Creates a named set of port s/devices. Aliases make it easier to assign a set of ports/devices to many zon es. An alias can not have a zone or another alias a s a member . Authority Admin session for all keywords except List and Memb ers Synt a x alias add [alias] [member_li[...]

  • Page 184

    A – Command Line Interface Alias Command A-10 59022-1 1 A 0 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/d evices given by [member_l ist] from the alia s given by [alias]. Use a <space> to delimit port s/devices in [member_l[...]

  • Page 185

    A – Command Line Interface CIM Command 59022-1 1 A A-1 1 0 CIM Command Manages CIM listener and subscription confi gurations on the switch. Refer to the ”CIMListener Command” on page A-12 for information about creating and modifying CIM listeners. Refer to the ”CIMSubscriptio n Command” on p age A-14 for information about creating and mod[...]

  • Page 186

    A – Command Line Interface CIMListener Command A-12 59022-1 1 A 0 CIMListener Command Configures CIM indication service listeners and ad ds s ubscriptions to listeners. Refer to the ”CIMSubscription Command” on pag e A-14 for information about configuring subscriptions. Authority Admin session and a CIM Edit session. Refer to the ”CIM Comma[...]

  • Page 187

    A – Command Line Interface CIMListener Command 59022-1 1 A A-13 0 Examples The following is an example of the CIMListe ner Create command: SB5602-91.54 (admin-cim) #> cimlistener create listener_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[...]

  • Page 188

    A – Command Line Interface CIMSubscription Command A-14 59022-1 1 A 0 CIMSubscription Command Creates, edit s, or removes CIM subscriptions. Authority Admin session and a CIM Edit session. Refer to the ”CIM Command” o n page A-1 1 for information ab out opening a CIM edit session. Synt a x cimsubscription create [subscription_name] delete [su[...]

  • Page 189

    A – Command Line Interface CIMSubscription Command 59022-1 1 A A-15 0 Examples The following is an example of the CIMSub scription Create command: SANbox2 (admin-cim) #> cimsubscription create subscription_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 curren[...]

  • Page 190

    A – Command Line Interface Config Command A-16 59022-1 1 A 0 Config Command Manages the Fibre Channel con figurations on a switch. For information ab out setting the port and switch configu rations, refer to the ”Set Config Command ” on page A-6 0 . Authority Admin session for all keywords except List Synt a x config act ivate [config_name] b[...]

  • Page 191

    A – Command Line Interface Config Command 59022-1 1 A A-17 0 restore Restores configuration settings to an out-of-band switch from a backup file named configdata , which must b e first uploaded on the switch using FTP . Y ou create the backup file using the Config Backup command. Use FTP to load the backup file on a switch, then enter the Config [...]

  • Page 192

    A – Command Line Interface Config Command A-18 59022-1 1 A 0 The following is an example of how to cre ate a backup file (configdata) an d download the file to the workst ation. SANbox2 #> admin start SANbox2 (admin) #> config backup SANbox2 (admin) #> admin end SANbox2 #> exit #>ftp symbolic_name or ip_address user: images passwor[...]

  • Page 193

    A – Command Line Interface Create Command 59022-1 1 A A-19 0 Create Command Creates support files for troublesho oting switch problems, and certificates for secure communications for SANsurfer Switch Man ager . Authority Admin session Synt a x create certificate support Keywords certificate Creates a security certificate on the switch. The securi[...]

  • Page 194

    A – Command Line Interface Create Command A-20 59022-1 1 A 0 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 s[...]

  • Page 195

    A – Command Line Interface Create Command 59022-1 1 A A-21 0 The following is an example of the Create Certificate command: SANbox2 (admin) #> create certificate The current date and time is day mon date hh:mm:ss UTC yyyy. This is the time used to stamp onto the certificate. Is the date and time correct? (y/n): [n] y Certificate generation suc[...]

  • Page 196

    A – Command Line Interface Date Command A-22 59022-1 1 A 0 Date Command This command displays or set s the system date and time. T o set the date and time the information string must be provid ed in this format: MMDDhhmmCCYY . The new date and time t akes effect immediately . Authority Admin session except to display the date. Synt a x date [MMDD[...]

  • Page 197

    A – Command Line Interface Firmware Install Command 59022-1 1 A A-23 0 Firmware Inst all Command Downloads firmware from a remote host to the switch, installs the firmware, then resets the switch (with out a power-on self test) to activa te the firmware. If possible, a non-disruptive activation is pe rformed. The command prompt s you for the foll[...]

  • Page 198

    A – Command Line Interface Group Command A-24 59022-1 1 A 0 Group Command Creates group s, manages membership within the group, and manage s the membership of gr oups in sec urity sets . Authority Admin session and a Security Edit session. Refe r to the ”Security Command” on page A-5 2 for information about st arting a Security Edit session. [...]

  • Page 199

    A – Command Line Interface Group Command 59022-1 1 A A-25 0 Keywords add [group] Initiates an editing session in which to spe cify a group member and its attributes for the existing group given by [group]. ISL, Port, and MS member attributes are described in T able A-5 , Ta b l e A - 6 , and T able A-7 respectively . The group name and group type[...]

  • Page 200

    A – Command Line Interface Group Command A-26 59022-1 1 A 0 T able A-6. Port Group Member Attributes Attribute Description Member Port worldwide name for the N_Port device that would attach to the switch. A member cannot belong to more than one gro up. Authentication Enables (CHAP) or disables (None) authe ntication using the Challenge Handshake [...]

  • Page 201

    A – Command Line Interface Group Command 59022-1 1 A A-27 0 copy [group_source] [group_destination] Creates a new grou p named [group_destination] and copies the membership into it from the group given by [group_source]. create [group] [type] Creates a group with the name given by [group] with the type given by [type]. A group name must begin wit[...]

  • Page 202

    A – Command Line Interface Group Command A-28 59022-1 1 A 0 edit [group] [member] Initiates an editing session in which to change the attributes o f a worldwide name given by [member] in a group given by [gro up]. Member attributes that can be changed are described in T able A-8 : T able A-8. Group Member Attributes Attribute Description Authenti[...]

  • Page 203

    A – Command Line Interface Group Command 59022-1 1 A A-29 0 list Displays a list of all groups and the security set s of which they are members. This keyword is available without an Admin sessio n. members [group] Displays all members of the group given by [group]. This keyword is available without an Admin session. remove [group] [member_list] R[...]

  • Page 204

    A – Command Line Interface Group Command A-30 59022-1 1 A 0 Examples The following is an example of the Gr oup Add command: SANbox2 (admin-security) #> group add Group_1 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 with exception of the Group Mem[...]

  • Page 205

    A – Command Line Interface Group Command 59022-1 1 A A-31 0 The following is an exampl e of th e Group List command: SANbox2 #> group list Group SecuritySet ----- ----------- group1 (ISL) alpha group2 (Port) alpha The following is an example of the Gr oup Members command: SANbox2 #> group members group1 Current list of members for Group: gr[...]

  • Page 206

    A – Command Line Interface Hardreset C ommand A-32 59022-1 1 A 0 Hardreset Command Resets the switch and performs a power-on self test. This reset disrupt s traffic, activates the pending firmware, and clears the alarm log. T o save the alarm log before resetting, refer to the ”Set Log Command” on p age A-71 . Authority Admin session Synt a x[...]

  • Page 207

    A – Command Line Interface Help Command 59022-1 1 A A-33 0 Help Command Displays a brief description of the specifie d command, its keywords, and usage. Authority None Synt a x help [command] [keyword] Keywords [command] Displays a summary of the comman d given by [command] and it s keywords. If you omit [command], the system disp lays all availa[...]

  • Page 208

    A – Command Line Interface History Command A-34 59022-1 1 A 0 History Command Displays a numbered list of the previously e ntered commands from which you can re-execute selected commands. Authority None Synt a x history Notes Use the History command to provide co ntext for the ! command:  Enter ![command_string] to re-execute the most recent c[...]

  • Page 209

    A – Command Line Interface Hotreset Co mmand 59022-1 1 A A-35 0 Hotreset Command Resets the switch for th e purpose of activating t he pending firmware withou t disrupting traf fic. This command terminates all management session s, saves all configuration information, a nd clears the event log. Af ter the pending firmware is activated, the config[...]

  • Page 210

    A – Command Line Interface Image Command A-36 59022-1 1 A 0 Image Command Manages and insta lls switch firmware. Authority Admin session Synt a x image cleanup fetch [account_name] [ ip_address] [file_source] [file_destination] inst all list unpack [file ] Keywords cleanup Removes all firmware image files from the switch. All firmware image f ile[...]

  • Page 211

    A – Command Line Interface Image Command 59022-1 1 A A-37 0 Notes T o provide consistent performance throughout the fabric, ensure that all switches are running the same version of firmware. T o install firmware when the management workst ation has an FTP server , use the Image Install comman d or the ”Firmware Install Comma nd” on pa ge A-23[...]

  • Page 212

    A – Command Line Interface Image Command A-38 59022-1 1 A 0 9. Open an Admin session to acquire th e necessary authority . SANbox2 $>admin start 10. Display the list of firmware image files on the switch to confirm that the file was loaded. SANbox2 (admin) $>image list 1 1. Unp ack the firmware image file to inst all the new firmware in fla[...]

  • Page 213

    A – Command Line Interface Lip Command 59022-1 1 A A-39 0 Lip Command Reinitializes the specified loop port. Authority Admin session Synt a x lip [port_number] Keywords [port_number] The number of the port to be reinitialize d. Ports are numbered beginning with 0. Examples The following is an example of the Lip command: SANbox2 (admin) #> lip [...]

  • Page 214

    A – Command Line Interface Passwd Command A-40 59022-1 1 A 0 Passwd Command Changes a user account’ s password. Authority Admin account name and an admin se ssion to change another acco unt’s password; Y ou can change you own password with out an Admin session. Synt a x p asswd [account_name] Keywords [account_name] The user account name. T o[...]

  • Page 215

    A – Command Line Interface Ping Command 59022-1 1 A A-41 0 Ping Command Initiates an attempt to communica te with another switch over an Ethernet net work and reports the result. Authority None Synt a x ping [ip_address] Keywords [ip_address] The IP address of the switch to qu ery . Broadcast IP addresses, such as 255.255.255.255, are not va lid.[...]

  • Page 216

    A – Command Line Interface Ps Command A-42 59022-1 1 A 0 Ps Command Displays current system process information. Authority None Synt a x ps Examples The following is an example of the Ps command: SANbox2 #> 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[...]

  • Page 217

    A – Command Line Interface Quit Command 59022-1 1 A A-43 0 Quit Command Closes the T elnet session. Authority None Synt a x quit, exit, or logout Notes Y ou can also enter Control-D to close the T elnet session.[...]

  • Page 218

    A – Command Line Interface Reset Command A-44 59022-1 1 A 0 Reset Command Resets the switch configuration p arameters. If you omit the keyword, the de fault is Reset Switch. Authority Admin session Synt a x reset config [config_name] factory port [port_number] radius security services snmp switch (default) system zoning Keywords config [config_na[...]

  • Page 219

    A – Command Line Interface Reset Com mand 59022-1 1 A A-45 0 services Resets the switch se rvices configuration to the default values as described in T able A-15 . snmp Resets the SNMP conf iguration settings to the factory default valu es. Refer to T able A-13 for SNMP configuration default values. switch Resets the switch witho ut a power-on se[...]

  • Page 220

    A – Command Line Interface Reset Command A-46 59022-1 1 A 0 Notes The following tab les specify the various factory default settings: Enter the Show Config Switch comm and to display switch configuration values. T able A-9. Switch Configuration Defaults Parameter Default Admin S tate Online Broadcast Enabled T rue InbandEnabled T rue FDMIEnabled [...]

  • Page 221

    A – Command Line Interface Reset Com mand 59022-1 1 A A-47 0 Enter the Show Config Port command to display port co nfiguration values. T able A-10. Port Configuration Defaults Parameter Default Admin S tate Online Link S peed Auto Port T ype GL Symbolic Name Port n, where n is th e port number ALFairness False DeviceScanEnabled T rue ForceOfflin [...]

  • Page 222

    A – Command Line Interface Reset Command A-48 59022-1 1 A 0 Enter Show Config Threshold comman d to display threshold alarm configuration values. Enter the Show Config Zoning command to display zoning configuration values. T able A-1 1. Port Threshold Alarm Configuration Defaults Parameter Default ThresholdMonito ringEnabled False CRCErrorsMonito[...]

  • Page 223

    A – Command Line Interface Reset Com mand 59022-1 1 A A-49 0 Enter the Show Setup SNMP command to display SNMP co nfiguration values. T able A-13. SNMP Configuration Defaults Parameter Default SNMPEnabled T rue Contact <syscontact undefined > Location <sysLoca tion undefine d> Description SANbox2-64 FC Switch T rap [1-5] Address T rap[...]

  • Page 224

    A – Command Line Interface Reset Command A-50 59022-1 1 A 0 Enter the Show Setup Radius command to display RADI US configuration values. Enter the Show Setup Services command to display switch service configuration values. T able A-14. RADIUS Configuration Defaults Parameter Default DeviceAuthOrde r Local UserAuthOrde r Local T otalServers 1 Devi[...]

  • Page 225

    A – Command Line Interface Reset Com mand 59022-1 1 A A-51 0 Enter the Show Setup System command to display system configuration values. Enter the Show Config Security command to d isplay security configuration values. T able A-16. System Configuration Defaults Parameter Default Ethernet Network Discovery S tatic Ethernet Network IP Address 10.0.[...]

  • Page 226

    A – Command Line Interface Security Command A-52 59022-1 1 A 0 Security Command Opens a Security Edit session in which to manage the securit y database o n a switch. Refer to the ”Group Comman d” on page A-24 and the ”Securityset Command” on page A-56 . Authority Admin session. The keywords Active, Histo ry , Limits, and List are availab [...]

  • Page 227

    A – Command Line Interface Security Command 59022-1 1 A A-53 0 history Displays history information about the security d atabase and the active securit y set including the account name tha t made changes and when those changes were made. This keyword does not require an Ad min session. limit s Displays the current tot als and the security dat aba[...]

  • Page 228

    A – Command Line Interface Security Command A-54 59022-1 1 A 0 The following is an example of the Security Histo ry command: SB211.192 #> security history Active Database Information --------------------------- SecuritySetLastActivated/DeactivatedBy Remote SecuritySetLastActivated/DeactivatedOn day month date time year Database Checksum 000000[...]

  • Page 229

    A – Command Line Interface Security Command 59022-1 1 A A-55 0 The following is an example of the Secu rity List command: SANbox2 (admin-security) #> security list SB211.192 #> security list Active Security Information SecuritySet Group GroupMember ----------- ----- ----------- No active securityset defined. Configured Security Information [...]

  • Page 230

    A – Command Line Interface Securityset Command A-56 59022-1 1 A 0 Securityset Command Manages security sets in the secu rity database. Authority Admin session and a Security Edit session. Refe r to the ”Security Command” on page A-5 2 for information about st arting a Security Edit session. The Active, Groups, and List keyword s are available[...]

  • Page 231

    A – Command Line Interface Security set Command 59022-1 1 A A-57 0 del ete [security_set] Deletes the security set given by [securit y_set ]. If the specified security set is active, the command is suspended until th e security set is deactivated. group s [security_set] Displays all group s that are members of the security set given by [securit y[...]

  • Page 232

    A – Command Line Interface Set Command A-58 59022-1 1 A 0 Set Command Sets a vari ety of switch p arameters. Authority Admin session for all keywords except Alarm, Beacon , and Pagebreak which are available without an Admin session. Synt a x set alarm [option] beacon [st ate] config [option] log [option] pagebreak [st ate] port [option] setup [op[...]

  • Page 233

    A – Command Line Interface Set Comman d 59022-1 1 A A-59 0 p agebreak [st ate] S pecifies 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 o f information to 20 lines at a time. The p age br[...]

  • Page 234

    A – Command Line Interface Set Config Command A-60 59022-1 1 A 0 Set Config Command Sets switch, port, port thre shold alarm, security , and zoning configuration parameters. The changes you make with th is comman d are not ret ained when you reset or power cycle the switch unless you save them using the Config Save command. Refer to the ”Config[...]

  • Page 235

    A – Command Line Interface Set Config Command 59022-1 1 A A-61 0 SymbolicPortNa me Desc riptive name for the po rt. The na me can be up to 32 characters excluding #, semico lon (;), and comma ( ,). The default is Port n where n is the port number . ALFairness Arbitration loop fairness. En ables (T rue) or disables (False) the switch’s priority [...]

  • Page 236

    A – Command Line Interface Set Config Command A-62 59022-1 1 A 0 security Initiates an editing session in which to change the security settings. Th e system displays each parameter one line at a time and prompts you for a value. For each LCFEnable Link control frame pr ef erence routing . This par ameter appears only if AutoPerfT uning is False. [...]

  • Page 237

    A – Command Line Interface Set Config Command 59022-1 1 A A-63 0 parameter , enter a new value or press the Enter key to accept the current value shown in brackets. En ter “q” or "Q" to end the editing session. Ta b l e A - 1 9 describes the Set Config Security p arameters. switch Initiates an editing session in which to change swit[...]

  • Page 238

    A – Command Line Interface Set Config Command A-64 59022-1 1 A 0 SymbolicName Descriptive name for the switch. The name can be up to 32 characters excluding #, semicolon (;), and comma (,). The default is SANbox2. R_A_TOV Resource Allocation Timeout V alue. The num ber of milliseconds the switch wait s to allow two ports to allocate enough resour[...]

  • Page 239

    A – Command Line Interface Set Config Command 59022-1 1 A A-65 0 threshold Initiates a configuration session by which to gene rate and log alarms for selected events. The syste m displa ys each event, its triggers, and sampling window one line at a time and prompt s you for a value. For each p arameter , enter a new value or press the Enter key t[...]

  • Page 240

    A – Command Line Interface Set Config Command A-66 59022-1 1 A 0 zoning Initiates an editing session in which to change switch zoning attributes. Th e system displays each p arameter one line at a time and prompt s you for a value. For each pa rameter , enter a new value or press the Enter key to accept the current value shown in bracket s. Examp[...]

  • Page 241

    A – Command Line Interface Set Config Command 59022-1 1 A A-67 0 ALFairness (True / False) [False ] DeviceScanEnable (True / False) [True ] ForceOfflineRSCN (True / False) [False ] ARB_FF (True / False) [False ] InteropCredit (decimal value, 0-255) [0 ] ExtCredit (dec value, increments of 11, non-loop only) [0 ] FANEnable (True / False) [True ] A[...]

  • Page 242

    A – Command Line Interface Set Config Command A-68 59022-1 1 A 0 The following is an example of the Set Config Security comma nd: SANbox2 #> admin start SANbox2 (admin) #> config edit SANbox2 (admin-config) #> set config security A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow. Enter a new value or simply press the EN[...]

  • Page 243

    A – Command Line Interface Set Config Command 59022-1 1 A A-69 0 The following is an example of the Set Config Thre shold command: SANbox2 #> admin start SANbox2 (admin) #> config edit SANbox2 (admin-config) #> set config threshold A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow. Enter a new value or simply press the [...]

  • Page 244

    A – Command Line Interface Set Config Command A-70 59022-1 1 A 0 The following is an example of the Set Config Zon ing command. SANbox2 #> admin start SANbox2 (admin) #> config edit SANbox2 (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 [...]

  • Page 245

    A – Command Line Interface Set Log Command 59022-1 1 A A-71 0 Set Log Command S pecifies the event s to record in the event log and display on the screen. Y ou determine what event s to record in the switch event log using the Component, Level, and Port keywords. Y ou determine w hat event s are automatically displayed on the screen using the Dis[...]

  • Page 246

    A – Command Line Interface Set Log Command A-72 59022-1 1 A 0 None Monitor none of the component eve nts. Other Monitors other mi scellaneous event s. Port Monitors all port event s. SNMP Monitors all SNMP events. Switch Monitors switch management event s. Zoning Monitors zoning conflict event s. display [filter] S pecifies the log event s to aut[...]

  • Page 247

    A – Command Line Interface Set Log Command 59022-1 1 A A-73 0 level [filter] S pecifies the severity level given by [filter ] to use in monitoring and logg ing events for the specified component s or ports. [filter] can be one o f the following values: Critical Monitors critical event s. The critical level describes events that are gen erally dis[...]

  • Page 248

    A – Command Line Interface Set Log Command A-74 59022-1 1 A 0 Notes In addition to critical, warn, and informative severity levels, the highest even t severity level is alarm. The alarm level describ es events that are disruptive to the administration or opera tion of a fabric and require administrator intervention. Alarms are always logge d and [...]

  • Page 249

    A – Command Line Interface Set Port Command 59022-1 1 A A-75 0 Set Port Command Sets port st ate and speed for the specified port temporarily until the next switch reset or new configuration activation. Th is command also clears port counters. Authority Admin session except for the Clear keyword. Synt a x set port [port_number] bypass [alp a] cle[...]

  • Page 250

    A – Command Line Interface Set Port Command A-76 59022-1 1 A 0 st ate [state] S pecifies one of the following adminis trative states fo r the specified port: Online Places the port online. This activates an d prepares the port to send data. Offline Places the port of fline. This prevent s the port from receiving signal and accepting a device logi[...]

  • Page 251

    A – Command Line Interface Set Setup Command 59022-1 1 A A-77 0 Set Setup Command Manages configuration settings for Remote Aut hentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) servers, switch services , SNMP , and system configurations. Authority Admin session Synt a x set setup radius services snmp system Keywords radius Prompts you in a line-by-lin e[...]

  • Page 252

    A – Command Line Interface Set Setup Command A-78 59022-1 1 A 0 UserAuthServer Enab le (T rue) or disable (False) this server for user account authentication. A user authentication RADIUS ser ver requires a secure management con nection (SSL). The default is T rue. AccountingServer Enable (T rue) or disabl e (F alse) this server for auditing of a[...]

  • Page 253

    A – Command Line Interface Set Setup Command 59022-1 1 A A-79 0 services Prompts you in a line-by-lin e fashion to enable o r disable switch services. T able A-24 describes the switch service paramet ers. For each parameter , enter a new value or press the Enter key to accept the current value shown in brackets. Note: Use caution when disabling T[...]

  • Page 254

    A – Command Line Interface Set Setup Command A-80 59022-1 1 A 0 EmbeddedGUIEnabled Enab les (T rue) or disables (False) the SANsurfer Switch Manager web applet. The web applet ena bles you to point at a switch with an intern et browser and ru n SANsurfer Switch Manager through the browser . This parameter is the master control for the Set Setup S[...]

  • Page 255

    A – Command Line Interface Set Setup Command 59022-1 1 A A-81 0 snmp Prompts you in a line-by-lin e fashion to change SNMP configuration settings. T able A-25 describes the SNMP fields. For each para meter , enter a new value or press the Enter key to accept the current value shown in bracket s . T able A-25. SNMP Configuration Settings Entry Des[...]

  • Page 256

    A – Command Line Interface Set Setup Command A-82 59022-1 1 A 0 system Prompts you in a line-by-lin e fashion to change system conf iguration settings. T able A-26 describes the system configuration fields. For each parameter , enter a new value or press the Enter key to accept the current value shown in brackets. T rapCommunity T rap community p[...]

  • Page 257

    A – Command Line Interface Set Setup Command 59022-1 1 A A-83 0 LocalLogEnabled Enables (T rue) or disables (False) the saving of log information on the switch. The default is T rue. RemoteLogEnabled Enables (T rue) or disables (False) the recor ding of the switch event log on a remote host that support s the syslog protocol. The default is False[...]

  • Page 258

    A – Command Line Interface Set Setup Command A-84 59022-1 1 A 0 Examples The following is a n example of the Set Setup RADIUS command: SANbox2 (admin) #> set setup radius 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 thi[...]

  • Page 259

    A – Command Line Interface Set Setup Command 59022-1 1 A A-85 0 The following is an example of the Set Setu p SNMP command: SANbox2 #> admin start SANbox2 (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 [...]

  • Page 260

    A – Command Line Interface Set Setup Command A-86 59022-1 1 A 0 The following is an example of the Set Setu p System command: SANbox2 (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[...]

  • Page 261

    A – Command Line Interface Show Command 59022-1 1 A A-87 0 Show Command Displays fabric, switch, and port operational inf ormation. Authority None Synt a x show about alarm [option] audit broadcast chassis cimlistener [listener_name] cimsubscription [subscription_name] config [option] domains donor fabric fdmi [port_wwn] interface log [option] ls[...]

  • Page 262

    A – Command Line Interface Show Command A-88 59022-1 1 A 0 alarm [option] Displays the alarm log and session disp lay setting. If you omit [optio n], the command displays the last 200 alarm entries. The alarm log is cleared when the switch is reset or power cycled. [optio n] has the following value: setting Displays the status of the p arameter t[...]

  • Page 263

    A – Command Line Interface Show Command 59022-1 1 A A-89 0 log [option] Displays log entries. Refer to the ”Show L og Command” on page A-106 . The log is cleared when the switch is reset or power cycled. lsdb Displays Link S tate dat abase information mem [count] Displays information about memory activity for the number o f seconds given by [[...]

  • Page 264

    A – Command Line Interface Show Command A-90 59022-1 1 A 0 port [port_number] Displays operational information for t he port given by [port_ number]. Ports a re numbered beginning with 0. If [po rt number] is omitted, information is d isplayed for all ports. Ta b l e A - 2 7 describes the port parameters. T able A-27. Show Port Parameters Entry D[...]

  • Page 265

    A – Command Line Interface Show Command 59022-1 1 A A-91 0 LIP_F8_AL_PS This LIP denotes a loop failure detecte d by the L_Port identified by AL_PS. LIP_F7_F7 A loop initialization primit ive frame used to acquire a valid AL_P A. LIP_F8_F7 A loop initialization primitiv e frame us ed to ind icate that a loop failure has been detecte d at the rece[...]

  • Page 266

    A – Command Line Interface Show Command A-92 59022-1 1 A 0 post log Displays the Power On Self T est (POST) log which contains results from th e most recently failed POST . setup [option] Displays setup attributes for the system, SNMP , and the switch manufacturer . Refer to the ”Show Setup Command” on p age A-1 1 1 . steering [domain_id] Dis[...]

  • Page 267

    A – Command Line Interface Show Command 59022-1 1 A A-93 0  Whoami  Zoneset (Active, List)  Zoning (History , Limits, List) switch Displays switch operational information. T able A-28 describes the switch operational p arameters. T able A-28. Switch Operational Parameters Parameter Description SymbolicName Descriptive name for the switc [...]

  • Page 268

    A – Command Line Interface Show Command A-94 59022-1 1 A 0 timezone Displays the current time zone setting. topology Displays all connected devices. users Displays a list of logged-in users. This is equivalent t o the User List command. version Displays an introductory set of information about ope rational attributes of the switch. This keyword i[...]

  • Page 269

    A – Command Line Interface Show Command 59022-1 1 A A-95 0 Examples The following is an example of the Show Chassis co mmand: SANbox2 #> show chassis Chassis Information ------------------- BoardTemp (1) - Degrees Celsius 32 BoardTemp (2) - Degrees Celsius 36 FanStatus (1) Good FanStatus (2) Good PowerSupplyStatus (1) Good PowerSupplyStatus (2[...]

  • Page 270

    A – Command Line Interface Show Command A-96 59022-1 1 A 0 The following is an example of the Show FDMI command: SANbox2 #> show fdmi HBA ID PortID Manufacturer Model Ports -------- ------ --------------- ------- ----- 21:01:00:e0:8b:27:aa:bc 610000 QLogic Corporation QLA2342 2 21:00:00:00:ca:25:9b:96 180100 QLogic Corporation QL2330 2 The fol[...]

  • Page 271

    A – Command Line Interface Show Command 59022-1 1 A A-97 0 The following is an example of th e Show NS (local d omain) command: SANbox2 #> show ns Seq Domain Port Port No ID ID Type COS PortWWN NodeWWN --- ------ ------ ---- --- ------- ------- 1 19 (0x13) 1301e1 NL 3 21:00:00:20:37:73:13:69 20:00:00:20:37:73:13:69 2 19 (0x13) 1301e2 NL 3 21:0[...]

  • Page 272

    A – Command Line Interface Show Command A-98 59022-1 1 A 0 The following is an example of the Show Inte rface command: SANbox2 #> 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 overr[...]

  • Page 273

    A – Command Line Interface Show Command 59022-1 1 A A-99 0 The following is an example of the Show Port command: SANbox2 #> show port 1 Port Number: 1 ------------ AdminState Online OperationalState Online AsicNumber 0 PerfTuningMode Normal AsicPort 1 PortID 0e0800 ConfigType GL PortWWN 20:08:00:c0:dd:03:d5:94 DiagStatus Passed RunningType E E[...]

  • Page 274

    A – Command Line Interface Show Command A-100 59022-1 1 A 0 The following is an example of the Show Switch co mmand: SANbox2 #> show switch Switch Information ------------------ SymbolicName sw .108 SwitchWWN 100000c0dd00bc56 SwitchType SANbox2-64 BootVersion Vx.x.x.x-0 (day month date time year) CreditPool 0 DomainID 19 (0x13) FirstPortAddres[...]

  • Page 275

    A – Command Line Interface Show Command 59022-1 1 A A-101 0 The following is an example of the Show T opology command for port 1: SANbox2 #> 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 50:80:0[...]

  • Page 276

    A – Command Line Interface Show Command A-102 59022-1 1 A 0 The following is an example of the Show V ersion command: SANbox2 #> show version ***************************************************** * * * Command Line Interface SHell (CLISH) * * * ***************************************************** SystemDescription SANbox2-64 FC Switch Eth0Net[...]

  • Page 277

    A – Command Line Interface Show Config Command 59022-1 1 A A-103 0 Show Config Command Displays switch, port, alarm threshold, security , and zoning for the current configuration. Authority None Synt a x show config port [port_number] security switch threshold zoning Keywords port [port_number] Displays configuration parameters for the port n umb[...]

  • Page 278

    A – Command Line Interface Show Config Command A-104 59022-1 1 A 0 MSEnabled True NoClose False IOStreamGuard Disabled VIEnabled False PDISCPingEnable True The following is an example of the Show Config Switch comma nd: SANbox2 #> show config switch Configuration Name: default ------------------- Switch Configuration Information --------------[...]

  • Page 279

    A – Command Line Interface Show Config Command 59022-1 1 A A-105 0 The following is an example of the Show Config Threshold co mmand: SANbox2 #> show config threshold Configuration Name: default ------------ Threshold Configuration Information ----------------------------------- ThresholdMonitoringEnabled False CRCErrorsMonitoringEnabled True [...]

  • Page 280

    A – Command Line Interface Show Log Comm and A-106 59022-1 1 A 0 Show Log Command Displays the content s of the log or the p arameters used to create and display entries in the log. The log cont ains a maximum of 1200 entries. When the log reaches its e ntry capacity , subsequent entries overwrite the existing entries, beginning with the oldest. [...]

  • Page 281

    A – Command Line Interface Show Log Command 59022-1 1 A A-107 0 Zoning Monitors zoning conflict event s. 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. Wa r n i n g Displays all warning event s. Cr[...]

  • Page 282

    A – Command Line Interface Show Log Comm and A-108 59022-1 1 A 0 Examples The following is an example of the Show Log Component command: SANbox2 #> 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 Level comm[...]

  • Page 283

    A – Command Line Interface Show Perf Command 59022-1 1 A A-109 0 Show Perf Command Displays port performance in frames/second and byt es/second. If you omit the keyword, the command displays dat a transmitted (out), data received (in), and total dat a transmitted and received in frames/second and bytes per second. Authority None Synt a x show per[...]

  • Page 284

    A – Command Line Interface Show Perf Command A-1 10 59022-1 1 A 0 Examples The following is an example of the Show Perf command: SANbox2 #> show perf Port Bytes/s Bytes/s Bytes/s Frames/s Frames/s Frames/s Number (in) (out) (total) (in) (out) (total) ------ ------- ------- ------- -------- -------- -------- 0 7K 136M 136M 245 68K 68K 1 58K 0 5[...]

  • Page 285

    A – Command Line Interface Show Setup Command 59022-1 1 A A - 111 0 Show Setup Command Displays the current SNMP and system settin gs. Authority None Synt a x show setup mfg radius services snmp system Keywords mfg Displays manufacturing information about the switch . radius Displays RADIUS server information. services Displays switch service sta[...]

  • Page 286

    A – Command Line Interface Show Setup Command A-1 12 59022-1 1 A 0 The following is an example of the Show Setup Services command: SANbox2 #> show setup services System Services ----------------------------- TelnetEnabled True SSHEnabled False GUIMgmtEnabled True SSLMgmtEnabled False EmbeddedGUIEnabled True SNMPEnabled True NTPEnabled True CIM[...]

  • Page 287

    A – Command Line Interface Show Setup Command 59022-1 1 A A-1 13 0 The following is an example of the Show Setup Snmp command: SANbox2 #> show setup snmp SNMP Information ---------------- SNMPEnabled True Contact <sysContact undefined> Location N_107 System Test Lab Description SANbox2-64 FC Switch Trap1Address 10.0.0.254 Trap1Port 162 T[...]

  • Page 288

    A – Command Line Interface Show Setup Command A-1 14 59022-1 1 A 0 The following is an example of the Show Setup System command: SANbox2 #> show setup system System Information ------------------ Eth0NetworkDiscovery Static Eth0NetworkAddress 10.20.11.32 Eth0NetworkMask 255.255.252.0 Eth0GatewayAddress 10.20.8.254 AdminTimeout 30 InactivityTim[...]

  • Page 289

    A – Command Line Interface Shutdown Command 59022-1 1 A A-1 15 0 Shut down Command T erminates all data transfers on the switch a t convenient points a nd closes the T elnet session. Always power cycle the switch af ter entering this command. Authority Admin session Synt a x shut down Notes Always use this command to perform an orderly shut down [...]

  • Page 290

    A – Command Line Interface Test Command A-1 16 59022-1 1 A 0 T est Command T ests ports using intern al (SerDes level), external (transceiver), and online loopback tests. I nternal and external test s require that the port be placed in diagnostic mode. Refer to the ”Set Comma nd” on page A-58 for information about changing the port administra[...]

  • Page 291

    A – Command Line Interface Test Command 59022-1 1 A A-1 17 0 Examples T o run an internal or external port test, do the following: 1. T o start an admin sessio n, enter the following command and p ress the Enter key . admin start 2. Place the port in Diagnostics mode, ent er the following command ( x = port number) and press the Enter key . set p[...]

  • Page 292

    A – Command Line Interface Test Command A-1 18 59022-1 1 A 0 The online loopback (node-to-node) test requires that port b e online and connected to a remote device. T o run the online loopback test, do the following : 1. T o start an admin sessio n, enter the following command and p ress the Enter key . admin start 2. T o run the online loopback [...]

  • Page 293

    A – Command Line Interface Uptime Command 59022-1 1 A A-1 19 0 Uptime Command Displays the elap sed up time since the switch was last reset and reset method. A hot reset or non-disruptive firmware activatio n does not reset the elap sed up time reported by this command. Authority None Synt a x uptime Examples The following is an example of the Up[...]

  • Page 294

    A – Command Line Interface User Command A-120 59022-1 1 A 0 User Command Administers and displays user account s. Authority Admin account name and an Admin session. The Account s and List keywords are available to all account names without an Admin session. Synt a x user accounts add del ete [account_name] edit list Keywords account s Displays al[...]

  • Page 295

    A – Command Line Interface User Command 59022-1 1 A A-121 0 Examples The following is an example of the User Accou nts command: SANbox2 (admin) #> user accounts Current list of user accounts ----------------------------- images (admin authority = False, never expires) admin (admin authority = True , never expires) chuckca (admin authority = Fa[...]

  • Page 296

    A – Command Line Interface User Command A-122 59022-1 1 A 0 The following is an example of the User Delete command : SANbox2 (admin) #> user del user3 The user account will be deleted. Please confirm (y/n): [n] y The following is an example of the User L ist command: SANbox2 (admin) #> user list User Ethernet Addr-Port Logged in Since ---- [...]

  • Page 297

    A – Command Line Interface Whoami Command 59022-1 1 A A-123 0 Whoami Command Displays the account name, session numb er , and switch domain ID for the T elnet session. Authority None Synt a x whoami Examples The following is an example of the Whoa mi command: SANbox2 #> whoami User name : admin@session2 Switch name : SANbox2 Switch domain ID: [...]

  • Page 298

    A – Command Line Interface Zone Command A-124 59022-1 1 A 0 Zone Command Manages zones and zone membership on a switch. Authority Admin session and a Zoning Edit sessio n. Refer to the ”Zoning Co mmand” on page A-1 30 for information about st arting a Zoning Edit session. The List, Members, and Zoneset s keywords are available without an Admi[...]

  • Page 299

    A – Command Line Interface Zone Command 59022-1 1 A A-125 0 list Displays a list of all zones and the zone set s of which they are components. This keyword does not require an Admin session. members [zone] Displays all members of the zone given by [zon e]. This keyword does not require an Admin session. remove [zone] [member_list] Removes the por[...]

  • Page 300

    A – Command Line Interface Zone Command A-126 59022-1 1 A 0 Examples The following is an example of the Zone List command: SANbox2 #> zone list Zone ZoneSet ------------------- wwn_b0241f zone_set_1 wwn_23bd31 zone_set_1 wwn_221416 zone_set_1 wwn_2215c3 zone_set_1 wwn_0160ed zone_set_1 wwn_c001b0 zone_set_1 wwn_401248 zone_set_1 wwn_02402f zon[...]

  • Page 301

    A – Command Line Interface Zone Command 59022-1 1 A A-127 0 The following is an example of th e Zone Zonesets command: SANbox2 #> zone zonesets zone1 Current List of ZoneSets for Zone: zone1 ---------------------------------- zone_set_1[...]

  • Page 302

    A – Command Line Interface Zoneset Command A-128 59022-1 1 A 0 Zoneset Command Manages zone sets and component zones across the fabric. Authority Admin session and a Zoning Edit sessio n. Refer to the ”Zoning Co mmand” on page A-1 30 for information about st arting a Zoning Edit session. The Active, List, and Zones keywords are available with[...]

  • Page 303

    A – Command Line Interface Zoneset Com mand 59022-1 1 A A-129 0 list Displays a list of all zone set s. This keyword does not require an Admin session. remove [zone_set] [zone_list] Removes a list of zones given by [zon e_list] from the zone set given by [zone_set]. Use a <sp ace> to delimit zone names in [zone_list]. If [zon e_set] is the [...]

  • Page 304

    A – Command Line Interface Zoning Command A-130 59022-1 1 A 0 Zoning Command Opens a Zoning Edit session in which to create and manage zone set s and zones. Refer to the ”Zone Command” on page A-124 a nd the ”Zoneset Command” on page A-1 28 . Authority Admin session except for the Active, Histor y , Limits, and List keywords. The Clear ke[...]

  • Page 305

    A – Command Line Interface Zoning Command 59022-1 1 A A-131 0 history Displays a history of zoning modification s. This keyword does not requir e an Admin session. History information includes the following:  T ime of the most recent zone set acti vation or deactivation and the user who performed it  T ime of the most recent modifications t[...]

  • Page 306

    A – Command Line Interface Zoning Command A-132 59022-1 1 A 0 Examples The following is an example of the Zoning Edit comma nd: SANbox2 #> admin start SANbox2 (admin) #> zoning edit SANbox2 (admin-zoning) #> . . SANbox2 (admin-zoning) #> zoning cancel Zoning edit mode will be canceled. Please confirm (y/n): [n] y SANbox2 (admin) #>[...]

  • Page 307

    A – Command Line Interface Zoning Command 59022-1 1 A A-133 0 The following is an exampl e of th e Zoning List command: SANbox2 #> 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[...]

  • Page 308

    A – Command Line Interface Zoning Command A-134 59022-1 1 A 0 Notes[...]

  • Page 309

    59022-1 1 A Glossary-1 Glossary Access Control List Zone Access Control List zoning divides the fabric for purposes of controlling discovery and inbound traf fic. Active Zone Set The zone set that define s the current zoning for the fabric. Active Firmware The firmware image on the switch that is in use. Activity LED A port LED that indicates when [...]

  • Page 310

    Glossary-2 59022-1 1 A SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Manage ment User’s Guide 0 Class 3 Service A service which multiplexes frames at frame boundaries to or from one or more N_Ports without acknowledg ment. Configured Zone Set s The zone set s stored on a switch excluding the active zone set. Default Visibility Zoning para meter that determines the level [...]

  • Page 311

    SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Management User’s Guide 0 59022-1 1 A Glossary-3 In-Order-Delivery A feature that requires that frames be received in the same order in which they were sent. Input Power LED A chassis LED that indicates that the switch logic circuitry is receiving proper DC voltages. Inter-Switch Link The connection between two switches using[...]

  • Page 312

    Glossary-4 59022-1 1 A SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Manage ment User’s Guide 0 Power On Self T est (POST) Diagnostics that the switch chassis performs at start up. Princip al Switch The switch in the fabric that manages domain ID assignment s. SANsurfer Switch Manager Switch management application. SFP Small Form-Factor Pluggable. Small Form-Factor Plugg[...]

  • Page 313

    59022-1 1 A Index-1 Index A access control list zone 3-39, 3-53 account name 3-22 display A-120, A-123 factory A-2 active zone set 3-33, 3-39 Active Zoneset data window 3-33 Admin account name A-7 authority A-7 Admin command A-8 Admin session timeout A-82 administrative st ate configured 4-21, 5-11 current 4-21, 5-11 port 5-11, A-76 switch 4-21, A-[...]

  • Page 314

    Index-2 59022-1 1 A SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Manage ment User’s Guide 0 configuration activate A-16 archive 4-35 backup A-16 copy A-16 delete A-16 edit A-16 list A-16 reset A-44 restore 4-36, A-17 save A-17 wizard 4-19 configured administrative st ate 4-21 connection Secure Socket Layer A-19 security 3-7, A-79 contact 4-33 CRC error 4-15 Create comma[...]

  • Page 315

    SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Management User’s Guide 0 59022-1 1 A Index-3 event logging by component A-71, A-106 by port A-73, A-107 by severity level A-107 display A-106 restore defaults A-73 save settings A-73 settings A-107 severity level A-73 start A-73 stop A-73 event severity 3-29 extended credit wizard 5-14 external test 5-17, A-116 F F_Port 5-2,[...]

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    Index-4 59022-1 1 A SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Manage ment User’s Guide 0 group add member 3-15, A-25 copy A-27 create 3-13, A-27 edit member attributes 3-16, A-28 list A-29 list members A-29 Management Server A-27 remove 3-16 remove member 3-16, A-29 rename 3-16, A-29 type A-27, A-29 Group command A-24 GUI management service 4-27 H hard reset 4-18 Har[...]

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    SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Management User’s Guide 0 59022-1 1 A Index-5 M Management Server group A-27 service 4-28, A-80 manufacturer information A-111 mask address A-82 MD5 authentication A-26 media status 5-4 memory activity A-89 workstation 2-2 menu structure 2-20 Multi-Frame Sequence bundling A-62 N name server display A-89 export 3-35 zone 3-38 [...]

  • Page 318

    Index-6 59022-1 1 A SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Manage ment User’s Guide 0 port administrative st ate 5-11, A-76 buffer credit s 5-14 configuration 5-10, A-60 configuration default s A-47 configuration display A-103 counters A-75 displaying information 5-1 external test A-116 group A-27 initialize A-44 internal test A-116 loopback test A-116 mode 5-2 on[...]

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    SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Management User’s Guide 0 59022-1 1 A Index-7 SANsurfer Performance V iewer arrange graphs 5-24 customize graphs 5-24 display graphs 5-23 exit 5-20 preferences 5-22 start 5-19 SANsurfer Switch Manager default fabric file 2-12 Linux install 2-3 Mac OS X install 2-4 preferences 2-16, 5-22 Solaris install 2-3 start 2-9 uninstall[...]

  • Page 320

    Index-8 59022-1 1 A SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Manage ment User’s Guide 0 Simple Network Management Protocol configuration 4-33, A-81 configuration display A-111 default s A-49 enable 3-19, 4-33 proxy 4-33 reset A-45 service 4-28, A-80 trap configuration 4-34 soft zone 3-38, 3-53 static boot method 4-30 status icon color 2-23 steering A-92 subnet mask [...]

  • Page 321

    SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Management User’s Guide 0 59022-1 1 A Index-9 time zone A-59 timeout Admin session A-82 T elnet session A-82 values 4-26 tool bar standard 2-22 zoning 3-43 topolo gy disp lay arrange icons 2-26 data windows 2-27 description 2-19 usage 2-25 transceiver status 5-4 trap authentication 4-33 community 4-33 configuration 4-34 SNMP [...]

  • Page 322

    Index-10 59022-1 1 A SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Manage ment User’s Guide 0 zone merge description 3-55 failure 3-55 failure recovery 3-56 zone set activate 3-48, A-128 active 3-33, 3-39, A-130 add member zone A-128 copy A-128 create 3-47, A-128 deactivate 3-48, A-45, A-128 definition 3-39 delete A-128 delete member zone 3-49, A-129 discard inactive 3-4[...]