4 Visual Manager User Interface The StorageWorks Visual Manager user interface (UI) provides a graphical and intuitive format that is used to remotely view and change router configurations. Use the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape (version 6.2 or greater) Web browsers to access Visual Manager. Information is presented in HTML format in accordance with the W3C specification for HTML 3.2. Current W3C recommendations and other technical documents can be found at www.w3.org/TR/.
Visual Manager User Interface — Reset Menu • Modules Menu — World Wide Node Name configuration — Fibre Channel Module configuration — SCSI Module configuration • Discovery Menu • Mapping Menu — Fibre Channel and SCSI common mapping tasks — Fibre Channel mapping tasks — SCSI mapping tasks • Statistics Menu • Utilities Menu — Beacon mode configuration — FTP utility access — Trace settings configuration — Current, previous, and last assert trace displays — Clear current traces and clear assert traces
Visual Manager User Interface 2. Apply power to the connected SCSI and/or Fibre Channel devices. 3. After all of the devices have completed their power up routines, apply power to the router. 4. Apply power to the host computer. 5. Enter the router IP address in the address field of the Web browser of the host computer. NOTE: To access VM, the router must be assigned a valid IP address. The factory default setting for the IP address allows access on a local area network only.
Visual Manager User Interface Visual Manager Best Practices The following recommendations should be observed: • A standard keyboard and mouse must be used to navigate in the VM. • The router is shipped with a configuration of default settings that is acceptable for most system environments. Few changes to the configuration should be necessary. • After any configuration changes are made, depending on the menu option, select Submit or Configure to send changes from the Web browser to the router.
Visual Manager User Interface Main Menu The Main Menu home page is displayed whenever VM is accessed. The home page contains status information, including a physical image of the back-side of the router. Figure 4-1 is an example of the home page. Figure 4-1: Visual Manager home page StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: e-ch4 Visual Manager User Interface.
Visual Manager User Interface Home page information includes: • The Compaq logo is located in the upper left corner of the page. Figure 4-2 is an example of this portion of the home page screen. If the Internet is accessible to the host, click the Compaq logo to open the router company Web site. Figure 4-2: Compaq logo • A back-side view of the router is located near the top of the home page. Figure 4-3 is an example of this portion of the home page screen.
Visual Manager User Interface — Voltage measurements — Fan measurements — Power supply functionality • The Main Menu option bar is located at the left-side of the home page. Use this option bar to access the configuration menus. Figure 4-4 is an example of this portion of the home page screen. Figure 4-4: Main Menu option bar Main Menu options: — Home—display router status information. — System—configure standard system components. — Modules—configure Fibre Channel and SCSI module ports/buses.
Visual Manager User Interface System Menu The System Menu is accessed from the Main Menu and is used to view and configure serial, network, SNMP, Trap, Active Fabric, clock, and power supply components. Figure 4-5 is an example of the System page. Figure 4-5: System page 4-8 StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: e-ch4 Visual Manager User Interface.
Visual Manager User Interface System Menu tasks: • Serial configuration—configure the baud rate. • Network configuration—configure Ethernet settings. • SNMP configuration—configure SNMP settings. • Active Fabric configuration—configure Active Fabric settings. • User configuration—configure user security settings. • Real-Time Clock configuration—configure system date and time. • Power Supply configuration—configure the number of power supplies. • Reset menu—restore factory default settings.
Visual Manager User Interface Serial Configuration The Serial screen is used to change the baud rate for the serial port. Figure 4-6 is an example of the Serial screen. If the Autobaud feature is being used, it may not be necessary to set the baud rate. Figure 4-6: Serial screen The current baud-rate setting is displayed. Compaq recommends setting this value to 115200. 4-10 StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L.
Visual Manager User Interface Network Configuration The Network screen is used to enter network settings, including Ethernet settings. Figure 4-7 is an example of the Network screen. Figure 4-7: Network screen Network menu options: • Network Settings—change the hostname. • Port Configuration—change Ethernet configuration settings. StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: e-ch4 Visual Manager User Interface.
Visual Manager User Interface Network Settings To change the Hostname, enter an alphanumeric entry of one word up to 8 characters in length. Click Submit. Port Configuration (Ethernet Settings) To change the Ethernet configuration settings, click the Ethernet port icon. The Ethernet Configuration dialog box is displayed. See Figure 4-8 for an example of the Ethernet Configuration dialog box.
Visual Manager User Interface • MAC address—is the Ethernet physical address of the router. CAUTION: If this configuration setting is incorrectly set, processing difficulties may occur. Before changing this setting, evaluate the need for the change and verify the desired setting. Compaq recommends backing up the router configuration to an external file before making changes to this setting. The Ethernet physical address is always assigned by the manufacturer. • IP address—(default: 1.1.1.
Visual Manager User Interface SNMP Configuration The SNMP screen is used to enter SNMP and Trap settings. Figure 4-9 is an example of the SNMP screen. Figure 4-9: SNMP screen SNMP settings: • 4-14 Community Name – GET—(default: public) is checked for each GET request received by the router. StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: e-ch4 Visual Manager User Interface.
Visual Manager User Interface The community name in the SNMP packet must match this community name for the SNMP GET request to be successfully completed. Configure the SNMP manager to have the same GET and SET community names as the router. • Community Name – SET—(default: private) is only applicable for the FA MIB 2.2. See Appendix D “SNMP Management Information Bases” for more information. • Traps—enables or disables SNMP traps for manager IP addresses.
Visual Manager User Interface Active Fabric Configuration The Active Fabric screen allows setup of Active Fabric options. Figure 4-10 is an example of the Active Fabric screen. Figure 4-10: Active Fabric screen 4-16 StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: e-ch4 Visual Manager User Interface.
Visual Manager User Interface Active Fabric settings: • Server-Free Backup Mode—toggles between Enabled and Disabled. When enabled, server-free backup capability is enabled to allow Extended Copy commands. • Number of Controller LUNs—(default: 1) sets the number of controller LUNs reported by the router. The number must be in the range of 0 through 4.
Visual Manager User Interface User Configuration The User screen is used to set up router security. Figure 4-11 is an example of the User screen. Figure 4-11: User screen User settings: 4-18 • User Name—(default: root) is any alphanumeric combination. • Password—(default: password) is any alphanumeric combination. StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: e-ch4 Visual Manager User Interface.
Visual Manager User Interface The user name and password should be unique and kept confidential. Compaq recommends using a combination of letters and numbers when creating the user name and password. NOTE: These security settings affect all user interfaces of the router. Real-Time Clock Configuration The Real Time Clock screen is used to set the system time and date. Figure 4-12 is an example of the Real-Time Clock screen.
Visual Manager User Interface Real-Time Clock settings: • Date Settings—sets the month, date, and year. Use a four-digit number to represent the year. • Day of Week—sets the day of week. • Time Settings—sets the hours, minutes, and seconds. This is a 24-hour clock. Power Supply Configuration The Power Supply screen is used to indicate the number of power supplies installed in the router. The router is shipped with one installed power supply, but a redundant power supply can be purchased.
Visual Manager User Interface Figure 4-13: Power supply screen StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: e-ch4 Visual Manager User Interface.
Visual Manager User Interface Reset Menu The Reset Menu is used to reset the router to factory default settings. Figure 4-14 is an example of the Reset Menu. Figure 4-14: Reset to Factory Default screen Current router activities will be disrupted while the unit resets the configuration to the factory defaults and saves those options to FLASH memory. NOTE: Resetting to factory defaults through VM will not affect Ethernet connectivity. User-configured values for the IP address and gateway will be retained.
Visual Manager User Interface Modules Menu Accessed from the Main Menu, the Modules Menu is used to view and modify configuration settings of Fibre Channel and SCSI modules. The initial screen display of the Modules Menu includes summary information about each Fibre Channel and SCSI module in the router. See Figure 4-15 for an example of the initial Modules Menu. Figure 4-15: Modules menu StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L.
Visual Manager User Interface NOTE: To view or change configuration settings of a specific module, select one of the options from the menu bar on the left side of the screen or select a module or port from the router image at the top of the screen. To make changes, modify the setting and then click Submit. Modules Menu tasks: • World Wide Node Name configuration—change World Wide Node Name. • Fibre Channel Module configuration—change Fibre Channel module settings.
Visual Manager User Interface Figure 4-16: World Wide Node Name screen StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: e-ch4 Visual Manager User Interface.
Visual Manager User Interface Fibre Channel Module Configuration When a Fibre Channel module is selected in Modules Menu, the Fibre Channel Module status screen is displayed. Summary information for each Fibre Channel port of the Fibre Channel module is displayed. Figure 4-17 is an example of the Fibre Channel Module screen. Figure 4-17: Fibre Channel module status screen The Fibre Channel Module screen is used to view and modify Fibre Channel module configuration settings.
Visual Manager User Interface Figure 4-18: Fibre Channel module image After a port on the Fibre Channel module is selected, the following screen is displayed to enter configuration changes. Figure 4-19 is an example of the FC Module Port Configuration Settings screen. Figure 4-19: Fibre Channel module port configuration settings screen StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: e-ch4 Visual Manager User Interface.
Visual Manager User Interface Fibre Channel module port settings: • Link Status—indicates the port link status. • Port Name High—sets a new value for the World Wide Port Name High. CAUTION: If this configuration setting is incorrectly set, processing difficulties may occur. Before changing this setting, evaluate the need for the change and verify the desired setting. Compaq recommends backing up the router configuration to an external file before making changes to this setting.
Visual Manager User Interface Figure 4-20: AL_PA lookup table StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: e-ch4 Visual Manager User Interface.
Visual Manager User Interface • Discovery Mode—(default: auto discovery on reboot events) determines how the router will discover new Fibre Channel devices. Discovery Mode settings: — Auto Discovery on Reboot Events—(default) allows the router to automatically discover all Fibre Channel devices when rebooted or when link-up events occur, such as connecting cables or rebooting network hubs. Both the ports and the devices behind the ports are discovered on all subsequent link-up events.
Visual Manager User Interface • Default Map—(default: auto-assigned) sets the current mapping mode for the selected port. The current map can be set to: — Indexed — Auto-assigned—(default) contains all the SCSI devices that are attached to the router. — SCC For more information about mapping modes, see Appendix C, “Addressing Methods and Table Structures.” For information on changing map settings, see “Mapping Menu” later in this chapter.
Visual Manager User Interface SCSI Module Configuration When a SCSI module is selected in the Modules Menu, the SCSI Module status screen is displayed. (Figure 4-21) is an illustration of the SCSI Module status screen. Figure 4-21: SCSI Module status screen The SCSI Module status screen is used to view and modify SCSI module settings. Summary information for each SCSI bus of the SCSI module is displayed.
Visual Manager User Interface Figure 4-22 is an illustration of the SCSI module on the router image. Figure 4-22: SCSI module image After a bus on the SCSI module is selected, the SCSI Module Bus Configuration Settings screen is displayed to enter configuration changes. See Figure 4-23. Figure 4-23: SCSI Module Bus Configuration Settings screen StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: e-ch4 Visual Manager User Interface.
Visual Manager User Interface SCSI module bus settings: • Primary Initiator ID—(default: 7) must be a unique ID. • Alternate Initiator ID—(default: none) will be used if the primary ID is taken. Must be a unique ID. CAUTION: If this configuration setting is incorrectly set, processing difficulties may occur. Before changing this setting, evaluate the need for the change and verify the desired setting.
Visual Manager User Interface • Internal Termination—toggles between Enabled and Disabled. CAUTION: If this configuration setting is incorrectly set, processing difficulties may occur. Before changing this setting, evaluate the need for the change and verify the desired setting. Compaq recommends backing up the router configuration to an external file before making changes to this setting. When enabled, allows internal termination of the selected SCSI bus.
Visual Manager User Interface CAUTION: If this configuration setting is incorrectly set, processing difficulties may occur. Before changing this setting, evaluate the need for the change and verify the desired setting. Compaq recommends backing up the router configuration to an external file before making changes to this setting. Figure 4-24: SCSI Device Override screen 4-36 StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L.
Visual Manager User Interface SCSI bus override settings: — CDB Length Override—enables or disables the override of default CDB lengths. — CDB Group 6 Length Default—(default: 0) can be set to 0, 6, 10, or 12. — CDB Group 7 Length Default—(default: 0) can be set to 0, 6, 10, or 12. — Wide Negotiation—enables or disables negotiation on a wide SCSI bus. — Synchronous Negotiation—enables or disables synchronous negotiation on the SCSI bus.
Visual Manager User Interface Discovery Menu Accessed from the Main Menu, the Discovery Menu is used to view Target devices and discover new Target devices. Figure 4-25 is an example of the Discovery page. Figure 4-25: Discovery page In the Discovery Menu, select a specific Fibre Channel Port or SCSI bus from the Menu Bar or the router image and then click Go. 4-38 StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L.
Visual Manager User Interface Mapping Menu Accessed from the Main Menu, the Mapping Menu is used to view and modify host and map information for a Fibre Channel port or SCSI bus. Maps and hosts may be added, edited, or deleted. The initial screen display lists all available hosts and the assigned map for the selected Fibre Channel port or SCSI bus. Figure 4-26 is an example of the initial Mapping screen.
Visual Manager User Interface To view or change map settings of a specific module: 1. Select one of the module and port/bus from the menu bar on the left side of the screen or from the router image at the top of the screen. 2. After a Fibre Channel port or SCSI bus has been selected, specific mapping information is displayed, including the name of the port, the selected host, and the assigned map. 3. To make changes to the configuration, enter the new value and then click Submit.
Visual Manager User Interface • Delete Host—deletes the current host. NOTE: ‘Built at runtime’ hosts cannot be deleted. • Delete Map—deletes the current map. NOTE: ‘Indexed’, ‘Auto Assigned’, and ‘SCC’ maps cannot be deleted or renamed. • Edit/View Host—view or change host information. Viewing and changing Host information is discussed in the following paragraphs. • Edit/View Map—view or change map information. Viewing and changing Map information is discussed in the following paragraphs.
Visual Manager User Interface 3. Enter the new settings and then click Modify. Figure 4-27 is an example of the Fibre Channel Host Name dialog box. Figure 4-27: Fibre Channel Host Name dialog box Fibre Channel Host Name settings: 4-42 • Host Name • Host ID (hexadecimal) • Port WWN Hi (hexadecimal) • Port WWN Lo (hexadecimal) • Node WWN Hi (hexadecimal) • Node WWN Lo (hexadecimal) • Map Name StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L.
Visual Manager User Interface Viewing and Changing Fibre Channel Map Information To view or change current Fibre Channel map host information: 1. In the Mapping Menu screen, select the desired Fibre Channel module and port. 2. Click Edit/View in the Map section of the screen. The Fibre Channel Map dialog box is displayed. Current map information is shown at the top of the dialog box. 3. Enter the new settings and then click the appropriate action button.
Visual Manager User Interface NOTE: Map settings are saved to memory when any of the buttons within the page are selected. Fibre Channel Map settings: • Clear Map—clears all entries from the current map. • Remove Gaps—removes any incremental gaps in the sequence of LUN listed in the table. When the system removes gaps from the table, the LUN are renumbered in sequential order, starting with LUN 0. NOTE: Some operating systems require gaps be removed in the mapping table in order to detect all devices.
Visual Manager User Interface SCSI Mapping Tasks Configuration tasks for SCSI mapping include: • Viewing and Changing SCSI Host Information • Viewing and Changing SCSI Map Information Each task is discussed in the following paragraphs. Viewing and Changing SCSI Host Information To view or change current SCSI host information: 1. In the Mapping Menu screen, select the desired SCSI module and bus. 2. Click Edit/View in the Host section of the screen. The SCSI Host Name dialog box is displayed.
Visual Manager User Interface Figure 4-29: SCSI Host Name dialog box SCSI Host Name settings: 4-46 • Host Name • Initiator ID • Map Name StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: e-ch4 Visual Manager User Interface.
Visual Manager User Interface Viewing and Changing SCSI Map Information To view or change current SCSI map host information: 1. In the Mapping Menu screen, select the desired SCSI module and bus. 2. Click Edit/View in the Map section of the screen. The SCSI Map dialog box is displayed. Current map information is shown at the top of the dialog box. 3. Enter the new settings and then click the appropriate action button. Figure 4-30 is an example of the SCSI Map dialog box.
Visual Manager User Interface NOTE: Auto-Assigned and SCC maps cannot be modified, cleared, filled, or have entries deleted. NOTE: Map settings are saved to memory when any button within the page is selected. SCSI Map settings: • Clear Map—clears all entries from the current map. • Fill Map—fills in the current map. When the map is filled, the display will show the current devices. • Remove Gaps—removes any incremental gaps in the sequence of LUN listed in the table.
Visual Manager User Interface Statistics Menu Accessed from the Main Menu, the Statistics Menu is used to display Fibre Channel port and SCSI bus information. Figure 4-31 is an example of the Statistics Menu. Figure 4-31: Statistics Menu To view information for a specific module port/bus, click the component on menu bar or the router image. To reset the statistics, click Go. StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L.
Visual Manager User Interface Utilities Menu Accessed from the Main Menu, the Utilities Menu is used to view and configure utility options. Figure 4-32 is an example of the Utilities Menu. Figure 4-32: Utilities menu 4-50 StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: e-ch4 Visual Manager User Interface.
Visual Manager User Interface Utility Menu tasks: • Beacon configuration—enable the Beacon mode. • FTP Utility access—open an FTP session. • Trace Settings configuration—configure trace settings. • Current Traces display—view current trace information. • Previous Traces display—view previous trace information. • Last Assert Traces display—view last assert trace information. • Clear Current Traces—clear current trace information. • Clear Assert Traces—clear current trace information.
Visual Manager User Interface Figure 4-33: Beacon configuration screen NOTE: When the router is rebooted, Beaconing is automatically disabled. 4-52 StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: e-ch4 Visual Manager User Interface.
Visual Manager User Interface FTP Utility Access The FTP Utility screen is used to open an FTP session. Figure 4-34 is an example of the FTP Utility screen. Figure 4-34: FTP Utility screen The FTP Utility requires the use of a JAVA applet and prompts for permission to install the applet, if needed. If the prompt is displayed, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. The FTP Utility then prompts for permission to run the applet.
Visual Manager User Interface NOTE: Internet access is required to verify the signature for the Compaq FTP applet and to download the JAVA applet plug-in for your browser. To open an FTP session: 1. Enter the User Name, Password, and the IP address of the router. 2. Click Connect. 3. Select the local file to upload or download. If necessary, click Browse to scroll through a file list. The following file types can be uploaded to the router: • Configuration (.cfg) • Firmware (.
Visual Manager User Interface Trace Settings Configuration The Trace Settings screen is used to configure the trace settings. Figure 4-35 is an example of the Trace Settings screen. Figure 4-35: Trace Settings screen Current Trace settings are displayed. To change the settings, use the drop-down boxes and select the desired setting. After all changes are completed, click Submit. Table 4-1 is a brief description list of the trace settings.
Visual Manager User Interface Table 4-1: Trace Settings 4-56 General Errors Displays the most serious errors and exception conditions. FCP Transport Fibre Channel Protocol transport functionality will be monitored and recorded. PS Transport Parallel SCSI transport functionality will be monitored and recorded. PS Driver Parallel SCSI driver functionality will be monitored and recorded. Timing Timer functions will be monitored and recorded.
Visual Manager User Interface Current, Previous, and Last Assert Trace Displays These three Utilities Menu screens show trace information. The Current Traces screen shows data since the router was last booted. The Previous Traces screen shows data from the last boot cycle. The Last Assert Traces screen shows data since the last assertion. Figure 4-36 is an example of the Current Traces screen.
Visual Manager User Interface Clear Current Traces and Clear Assert Traces These Utilities Menu screens are used to clear the current trace buffer or the assert trace buffer. Current router activities will not be disrupted while the buffer is cleared. Figure 4-37 is an example of the Clear Current Trace Buffer screen. Figure 4-37: Clear Current Trace Buffer screen 4-58 StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L.
Visual Manager User Interface Event Log Configuration The Event Log Setting screen is used to configure Event Log filters. Figure 4-38 is an example of the Event Log Filter configuration screen. Figure 4-38: Event Log settings screen Event Log settings: • Log All Events • Disable/Enable Event Logging • Log Error Events • Log Notify Events Event logging captures the last 215 events and then starts overwriting the log.
Visual Manager User Interface NOTE: To ensure accurate event logging, be sure to correctly set the clock and date in the Real Time Clock Configuration menu. Event Log Display The Event Log screen is used to view the Event Log. Figure 4-39 is an example of the Event Log display screen. Figure 4-39: Event Log display screen 4-60 StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: e-ch4 Visual Manager User Interface.
Visual Manager User Interface Clear Event Log The Clear Event Log screen is used to clear the Event Log. Figure 4-40 is an example of the Clear Event Log screen. Current router activities will not be disrupted. Figure 4-40: Clear Event Log screen StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: e-ch4 Visual Manager User Interface.
Visual Manager User Interface Report Menu Accessed from the Main Menu, the Report page displays a consolidated view of all system information, including environmental conditions. Figure 4-41 is an example of the Report page. To print the system information, click Printable View. Figure 4-41: Report screen 4-62 StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: e-ch4 Visual Manager User Interface.
Visual Manager User Interface Reboot Option Router reboots are executed using this router Main Menu option. Figure 4-42 is an example of the Reboot screen. When the router is rebooted, current router activities will be disrupted. All submitted configuration changes will be activated during the boot-up process. Figure 4-42: Reboot screen StorageWorks by Compaq Network Storage Router M2402 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: e-ch4 Visual Manager User Interface.
