user guide hp StorageWorks web tools version 3.1.x/4.1.x Product Version: 3.1.x/4.1.x Third Edition (June 2003) Part Number: AA–RS25C–TE This user guide provides information to help you install and understand Web Tools.
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contents Contents About this Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Web Browser Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Java Plug-in and JRE Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Prerequisite Software on a Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing a Web Browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring the Web Browser . . . . . . . . .
Contents Accessing the Switch Events Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About the Admin Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About the Telnet Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Telnet and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Switch Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Network Config Tab Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Network Config Field Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Using the Network Config Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Configure (Virtual Channel) Field Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configure (Arbitrated Loop) Tab Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configure (Arbitrated Loop) Field Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configure (System) Tab Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configure (System) Field Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Switch Throughput . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advanced Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Alarm Notification Field Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Alarm Notification Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About the Threshold Configuration Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Threshold Configuration Tab Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Sample Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zoning Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zoning Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Renaming an Alias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About the Zone Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zone Tab Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zone Tab Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Enabling Trunking on a Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring Port Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assigning a Name to a Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About the Port Graphic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 Example Switch View for a SAN Switch 2/32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Example of the Switch Explorer for the Core Switch 2/64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Example of the Switch Explorer for the SAN Switch 2/32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Switch Status Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 View drop-down Menu of the Zone Administration Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zoning Configuration summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enable Config Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alias Tab in the Zone Administration Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 Configure (Fabric) Field Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VC Parameters Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virtual Channel Field Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 62 63 64 65 16 Port Information Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Port Information Window PortStats Tab Field Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Port Information Window SFP Tab Field Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Port Information Window Loop Tab Field Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 256 258 261 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
about this guide About this Guide This user guide provides information to help you: ■ Understand Web ToolsAbout this Guide ■ Configure and use Web Tools Fabric View ■ Configure and use Web Tools Port View ■ Contact technical support for additional assistance “About this Guide” topics include: ■ Overview, page 18 ■ Conventions, page 19 ■ Getting Help, page 21 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
About this Guide Overview This section covers the following topics: ■ Intended Audience ■ Related Documentation Intended Audience This book is intended for use by system administrators who are experienced with the following: ■ HP StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN switches ■ Fabric Operating System V3.1.x or later Related Documentation For a list of related documents included with this product, see the Related Documents section of the Release Notes that came with your switch.
About this Guide Conventions Conventions consist of the following: ■ Document Conventions ■ Text Symbols Document Conventions The document conventions included in Table 1 apply in most cases.
About this Guide Note: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information. 20 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
About this Guide Getting Help If you still have a question after reading this guide, contact an HP authorized service provider or access our website: http://www.hp.com. HP Technical Support Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the following HP website: http://www.hp.com/support/. From this website, select the country of origin. Note: For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.
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Introducing HP Web Tools 1 This chapter provides the following information: ■ Overview, page 24 ■ Web Tools Main Views, page 27 ■ Web Tools in Secure Mode, page 34 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Introducing HP Web Tools Overview Web Tools provides a graphical interface that enables an administrator to monitor and manage entire fabrics and individual switches and ports from a standard workstation. Advantages of Web Tools Web Tools is an excellent partner to the traditional Fabric OS CLI commands, and in many ways can provide faster and more effective results than can be achieved strictly through a Command Line Interface.
Introducing HP Web Tools Table 2: Fabric Management Tasks Task Page Number View the status of all the switches in the fabric. See “Fabric Management” on page 187. Access event logs for entire fabric. See “About Fabric Events” on page 190. Set-up and manage Zoning functions. See “Zone Administration” on page 199. Access to the Name Server Table. See “About the Name Server” on page 195. Access Telnet functions. See “About the Telnet Button” on page 71.
Introducing HP Web Tools Table 3: Switch Management Tasks (Continued) Task Page Number Monitor switch and port performance. See “Performance Monitoring” on page 149. Utilize the ability to upgrade Fabric OS and license key administration. See “About the License Admin Tab” on page 149. Utilize report capability for switch configuration information. See “About the Switch Information Tab” on page 95. When monitoring and managing individual ports, Web Tools allows you to perform the shown in Table 4.
Introducing HP Web Tools Web Tools Main Views Web Tools provides access to and information about a fabric through a number of separate windows, called “views,” making it possible to manage and monitor several aspects of a fabric at the same time. The Web Tools window is divided into two frames. The main views available through Web Tools are: ■ Fabric Tree which displays a list of all the switches in the fabric.
Introducing HP Web Tools Figure 1: Web Tools Switch Explorer View for a Core Switch 2/64 Fabric Tree The Fabric Tree is the left window of the Switch Explorer and displays: 28 ■ A list of all the switches in the fabric. You can use the drop-down menu to view these switches by Switch Name, IP address, or WWN. The background color displays the current status of the switch.
Introducing HP Web Tools Note: The Switch View status is updated approximately once every 15 seconds. The Fabric Tree status is updated approximately every 30 seconds. However, the initial display of the Switch Explorer may take from 30 to 60 seconds after the switch is booted. Note: For all status displays that are based on errors per time interval, errors will not cause the status to change to faulty until the entire sample interval has passed. An example of the Fabric Tree is displayed in Figure 2.
Introducing HP Web Tools Fabric Events Topology (fabric-wide) Name Server (fabric-wide) Zone Admin (displays current zone configuration) Switch View This view displays a graphical representation for the selected switch, including a real-time view of switch status. This view is accessed by selecting a switch icon on Fabric Tree. The Switch View is also the launch point for the Switch Events View, Telnet Interface, Fabric Watch View, Administrative Interface, Performance View, and Port Information View.
Introducing HP Web Tools Figure 4: Switch View For information about the functions that are accessible through the Switch View, see “About Switch Management” on page 62. The Switch Management View displays the following options: ■ Status of the switch. See “About the Switch Status Button” on page 65. ■ Switch Event. See “About the Switch Events Button” on page 67. ■ Administrative management. See “About the Admin Button” on page 70. ■ Telnet access. See “About the Telnet Button” on page 71.
Introducing HP Web Tools 32 ■ Performance Monitoring of the switches. See “About Performance Monitor” on page 150. ■ Beaconing switches. See “About the Beacon Button” on page 76. ■ Information on the switch. See “About the Switch Info Button” on page 78. ■ Fabric Watch (alarm settings). See “About Fabric Watch” on page 172. ■ Fan status. See “About the Fan Button” on page 81. ■ Temperature of the switch. See “About the Temp Button” on page 82. ■ Power status.
Introducing HP Web Tools Port Information View Access information for a port by clicking on any of the ports in the Switch View. This view displays statistics and status for the selected port, SFP, or loop. For information about the functions that are accessible through the Port View, see “Port Management” on page 249. An example of the Port Information View is shown in Figure 5. Figure 5: Port Information View Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Introducing HP Web Tools Web Tools in Secure Mode The Security feature may change your ability to access Web Tools functionality when Secure Mode is enabled. For more information on the Security feature see the HP StorageWorks Secure Fabric OS Version 1.0 User Guide. Web Tools Access and the HTTP_POLICY When Secure Mode is enabled, access to the Web Tools interface is controlled by the HTTP_POLICY.
Installation 2 This chapter provides the following information: ■ Requirements, page 36 ■ Installing Prerequisite Software on a Workstation, page 38 ■ Licensing Web Tools on the Switch, page 41 ■ Launching HP Web Tools, page 43 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Installation Requirements The workstation and the switch must meet both specific requirements for the correct installation and operation of HP Web Tools. Switch Requirements HP Web Tools 3.1 can be used to manage Switches that are running V3.1 firmware, including HP StorageWorks SAN switches 2/8, 2/8-EL, and 2/16. Workstation Requirements The following items are required for the operation of HP Web Tools: One of the following operating systems: ■ Sun Solaris 2.7 or 2.
Installation Java Plug-in and JRE Requirements The correct version of the Java Plug-in for your operating system: ■ For Windows XP, NT, or 2000 Java Plug-in version v1.3.1_04 or later. Java Runtime Environment v1.3.1_04 is recommended for best results. ■ For Solaris: Java Plug-in version v1.3.1_04 for Solaris, including the Java Plug-in patch created by Sun for Solaris. Java Runtime Environment v1.3.1_04 is recommended for best results. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Installation Installing Prerequisite Software on a Workstation Perform the following steps before you use HP Web Tools to manage your fabric: ■ Install one of the supported web browsers on a workstation, if not already installed. ■ Configure the web browser for use with HP Web Tools. ■ Install the required Java Plug-in on the workstation, if not already installed.
Installation 3. On the Cache panel, click Clear Memory Cache. 4. Click OK. 5. Exit and relaunch the browser. Configuring Internet Explorer Correct operation of HP Web Tools with Internet Explorer requires specifying the appropriate settings for browser refresh frequency and process model. Browser pages should be refreshed frequently to ensure the correct operation of Web Tools. To set the refresh frequency: 1. Select Internet Options from the Tools menu. 2.
Installation For the Bourne shell, type the following: NPX_PLUGIN_PATH=/opt/j2re1.4.1_01/plugin/sparc/ns4:/usr/local/communicator/ve r_4.77/plugins export NPX_PLUGIN_PATH For the C shell, type the following: setenv NPX_PLUGIN_PATH /opt/j2re1.4.1_01/plugin/sparc/ns4:/usr/local/communicator/ver_4.77/plugins Installing a Java Patch on Solaris To install the patch on Solaris: 1. Go to the website at http://access1.sun.com, and search for any patches for your current version of the JRE. 2.
Installation Licensing Web Tools on the Switch An HP Web Tools license can be installed either through Telnet or over the web. To determine whether a license is already installed on a switch, follow the instructions provided under “Launching HP Web Tools” on page 43. If a license is not installed, contact your switch supplier to obtain a license key. Installing a Web Tools License Through Telnet To install an HP Web Tools license through Telnet: 1.
Installation Installing Web Tools Through the Web Launching HP Web Tools from any non-licensed switch will automatically display the license dialog box. If the fabric already contains at least one licensed switch, you can use HP Web Tools to view and license other switches from the licensed switch. To install the first license through the web: 1. Launch the web browser and enter the IP address of the switch in the Location/Address field. For example: http://123.123.123.123 2. Press Enter.
Installation Launching HP Web Tools You can launch HP Web Tools once the license is installed on the switch and the Java Plug-in and web browser are installed and configured on the client workstation. To launch HP Web Tools: 1. Launch the web browser and enter the IP address of the licensed switch in the Location/Address field. For example: http://123.123.123.123 2. Press Enter. HP Web Tools opens, displaying the Switch Explorer. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
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Switch Explorer View 3 This chapter provides the following information: ■ About the Switch Explorer View, page 46 ■ Fabric Tree, page 48 ■ Switch Graphic, page 51 ■ Switch Graphic Buttons, page 54 ■ Switch Information Window, page 57 ■ Refresh Rates in Web Tools, page 59 ■ Accessing the Switch Explorer, page 60 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Explorer View About the Switch Explorer View The Switch Explorer View is the first web page that displays when you connect to a switch. The Switch Explorer includes: ■ Fabric Tree, displaying a navigation menu of icons for all the switches in the fabric. ■ Fabric Management icons, for easy access to fabric-level administration tasks. ■ Switch View, displaying real time information about the selected switch.
Switch Explorer View Figure 6: Switch Explorer for a Core Switch 2/64 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Explorer View Fabric Tree The Fabric Tree displays a list of all the switches in the fabric. When you select a switch from this view it is displayed in the Switch View. You can display switches in the Fabric Tree list by Name, IP address, or WWN. An example of the Fabric Tree is shown in Figure 7. Figure 7: List of Switches in the Fabric Tree View The fields available in the Fabric Tree are described in Table 5. 48 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Explorer View Table 5: Fabric Tree Field Descriptions Field Description View by: Select the View by drop-down menu to change the way switches are displayed in the tree. Select one of the following options: Name, IP, or WWN. Fabric This is a navigation menu that displays all the switches in the fabric. Click the “+” sign to display switches within the fabric. To collapse a list of switches that is already open, click the “-” sign.
Switch Explorer View The Fabric Toolbar buttons are described in Table 6. Table 6: Fabric Toolbar Buttons Button Description Fabric Events The Fabric Events View provides a running log of events in the fabric. Select to open Fabric Events View (for additional information, see “About Fabric Events” on page 190). Fabric Topology The Fabric Topology View summarizes the physical configuration of the fabric from the perspective of the “local domain” (the domain of the selected switch).
Switch Explorer View Switch Graphic The Switch View graphic is an interactive display of the particular switch you have selected from the Fabric Tree. The Web Tools interface replicates in real-time the switch you have selected. The displays in Web Tools correspond to the front of the actual switch and its various switch and port LEDs. Ports that are in use are displayed as well as unused ports. You can click on a port in this window to open a dialog box that displays information about that port.
Switch Explorer View Figure 9: Example Switch View for a Core Switch 2/64 52 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Explorer View An example of the Switch Graphic representation for a SAN Switch 2/32 is shown in Figure 10. Figure 10: Example Switch View for a SAN Switch 2/32 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Explorer View Switch Graphic Buttons There are a number of buttons beneath the Switch Graphic which enable you to access various configuration and monitoring functions for the switch. Some of these buttons may require a license key to activate. If the appropriate license key is not installed for a particular feature, that button may not appear in the Switch Graphic display. The buttons available from the Switch Graphic are described in Table 7.
Switch Explorer View Table 7: Switch Panel Buttons (Continued) Switch Panel Button Description Performance Monitor Optional Software. Select to launch the Performance Monitor. For more information, see “About Performance Monitor” on page 150. Fabric Watch Optional Software. Select to open the Fabric Watch View (for information about this view, see “Fabric Watch” on page 171). Beacon Select to toggle a beacon on a switch. For more information, see “About the Beacon Button” on page 76.
Switch Explorer View Table 7: Switch Panel Buttons (Continued) Switch Panel Button 56 Description Temperature Select to display the temperature status of the chosen switch. For more information, see “About the Temp Button” on page 82.The background color indicates the temperature status.
Switch Explorer View Switch Information Window Table 8 describes the fields displayed in the Switch Information window, which is located beside or beneath the switch icon (depending on switch type). Depending on the switch type the order of fields displayed may change. Table 8: Switch Information Window Field Description Switch Information for Displays the name of the switch being displayed. To change the name of the switch, see “About the Switch Information Tab” on page 95.
Switch Explorer View Status Legend The Status Legend defines the meaning of colors visible in the background of the various icons in the Switch Explorer. Each color indicates a different operational state: ■ Green - Healthy ■ Yellow - Marginal (mix of good and faulty readings) ■ Red - Down (more than two faulty readings) ■ Gray - Unknown or unmonitored ■ Dark Gray - monitoring is being initiated. If no data is available from a switch, the status is unmonitored and the switch displays as gray.
Switch Explorer View Refresh Rates in Web Tools Different areas of Web Tools refresh at different rates. Table 9 lists the polling rates for the various panels in Web Tools. Table 9: Polling Rate in the Switch Explorer Window Switch Explorer Area Polling Rate Fabric Tree 15 seconds. Unreachable Switches in the Fabric Tree 2 minutes. Switch View 15 seconds during normal operation. From 30 to 60 seconds during initialization. Switch Information Panel 15 seconds. Name Server 15 seconds.
Switch Explorer View Accessing the Switch Explorer To access the Switch Explorer, perform the following steps: 1. Launch Web Tools. The Switch Explorer appears. 2. Click the “+” sign in the Navigation tree to view nested switches. 3. Click on the desired switch from the Fabric Tree. The selected switch appears in the Switch Graphic view. 60 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Management 4 This chapter provides the following information: ■ About Switch Management, page 62 ■ About the Switch Status Button, page 65 ■ About the Switch Events Button, page 67 ■ About the Admin Button, page 70 ■ About the Telnet Button, page 71 ■ About the Performance Monitor Button, page 75 ■ About the Beacon Button, page 76 ■ About the Switch Info Button, page 78 ■ About the Fabric Watch Button, page 80 ■ About the Fan Button, page 81 ■ About the Temp Button, page 82 ■
Switch Management About Switch Management Switch Management is made up of the Switch Graphic area and the Switch Information area; it is referred to as the Switch View. Switch Explorer for the Core Switch 2/64 An example of the Switch Explorer for the Core Switch 2/64 is displayed in Figure 11. Figure 11: Example of the Switch Explorer for the Core Switch 2/64 62 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Management Note: The Active CP in the Core Switch 2/64 is labeled with a small arrow at the bottom of the CP display. Switch Explorer for SAN Switch 2/32 An example of the Switch Explorer for the SAN Switch 2/32 is displayed in Figure 12. Figure 12: Example of the Switch Explorer for the SAN Switch 2/32 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Management Switch Information Field Descriptions The Switch Information window is located beneath or beside the graphic representation of the switch depending on the switch type (see Figure 11 or Figure 12). Use the Switch Summary window to easily glance at vital switch information. The fields displayed in the Switch Information view are described in Table 10.
Switch Management About the Switch Status Button View or click the status button (see “Switch Graphic Buttons” on page 54) to display the switch’s operational state. The background color of the button displays the real-time status of the switch. See the list below for the meaning of the background colors.
Switch Management Using the Switch Status Button To check the physical health of a switch, perform the following procedure. 1. Launch Web Tools. 2. View the background color (which shows the status) of the desired switch in the Fabric Tree. For further information, continue to the next step. 3. Click on the desired switch in the Fabric Tree. The Switch View displays for that switch. 4. View the background color of the Status button. See the “Status Legend” on page 58. 5.
Switch Management About the Switch Events Button The Switch Events button (see “Switch Graphic Buttons” on page 54) in the Switch View displays a running log of events for the selected switch. Switch Events Example An example of the Switch Events window is shown in Figure 14. Figure 14: Switch Events Window Switch Events Field Descriptions The Switch Events fields are described in Table 11.
Switch Management Table 11: Switch Events Field Descriptions (Continued) Field 68 Description Count Displays the number of back-to-back occurrences of the same event. Level Displays the severity level of the event: ■ 0 panic (switch reboots) ■ 1 critical ■ 2 error ■ 3 warning ■ 4 information ■ 5 debug Message Displays a description of the event. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Management Accessing the Switch Events Report Perform the following steps to access the switch events report. 1. Launch Web Tools. 2. Select the desired switch from the Fabric Tree. The Switch View displays. 3. Select the Switch Events button from the Switch View. A Switch Events Report appears. 4. View the switch events and messages. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Management About the Admin Button Use the Admin button (see “Switch Graphic Buttons” on page 54) of the Switch View to access the switch administration functionality. For example: ■ Switch parameter configuration ■ Network configuration ■ Extended Fabric configuration ■ Routing ■ Firmware Download ■ Trunking For complete information regarding the Admin View, see the “Switch Admin Window” on page 91. 70 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Management About the Telnet Button Use the Telnet button (see “Switch Graphic Buttons” on page 54) from the Switch View to access the switch using telnet. You must have administrative privileges to access the telnet option. For information regarding controlling the switch through the Fabric OS command line, see the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide. Telnet and Security If secure mode is enabled on the fabric, standard telnet access to switches is disabled.
Switch Management Figure 16: Telnet Sample Window Telnet Descriptions The sample Telnet fields are described in Table 12. Table 12: Telnet Window Field Descriptions Field 72 Descriptions Fabric OS (tm) Displays the current Fabric OS version that is currently installed on the switch. login: Displays prompt. Enter Admin level User Name. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Management Table 12: Telnet Window Field Descriptions (Continued) Field Descriptions Password: Displays prompt. Enter Admin level password. switch:admin > Displays the switch name and login level prompt after a successful login. Enter desired Fabric OS command. Sample Command The sample commands used in Figure 16 are secmodeshow and configshow. The output displays information about the current switch and configuration. See the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Management Accessing Telnet Through Web Tools To access telnet through Web Tools, perform the following steps. 1. Launch Web Tools. 2. Select the desired switch from the Fabric Tree. The Switch View displays. 3. Select the Telnet button from the Switch graphic. The Telnet window appears. 4. Enter an Admin level user name and password. 5. Type the exit command to close the telnet session. 74 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Management About the Performance Monitor Button Use the Performance Monitor button (see “Switch Graphic Buttons” on page 54) to graphically display throughput (megabytes per second) for each port and for the entire switch. For complete information about the Performance Monitor, see “About Performance Monitor” on page 150 in this document, or the HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Management About the Beacon Button Use the Beacon button (see “Switch Graphic Buttons” on page 54) of the Switch View to physically locate a switch in a fabric. The beaconing function helps to physically locate a switch by sending a signal to the specified switch, resulting in an LED light pattern running back and forth along the switch. To perform beaconing, see “About the Switch Info Button” on page 78. 76 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Management Beacon Button—Physically Locating a Switch in a Fabric To physically locate a switch in a fabric, use the Beacon button as described in the following steps. 1. Launch Web Tools by entering the IP address of the switch you wish to locate. 2. Highlight the switch in the Fabric Tree. The selected switch appears in the Switch View. 3. Select the Beacon button on the switch View. The LED lights on the selected switch light up and run back and forth across the switch. 4.
Switch Management About the Switch Info Button Use the Switch Info button (see “Switch Graphic Buttons” on page 54) of the Switch View to display fundamental switch information such as the WWN, State, and Ethernet IP address. The Switch Info button fields are described in Table 13. Table 13: Info Button Fields Descriptions Field 78 Description WWN Displays the World Wide Name of the switch.
Switch Management Accessing Switch Information Access switch information by performing the following steps. 1. Launch Web Tools by entering the IP address of the switch you wish to locate. 2. Highlight the switch in the Fabric Tree. The selected switch appears in the Switch View. 3. View the information listed below the graphic representation of the switch. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Management About the Fabric Watch Button The Fabric Watch button only appears when the optional license is installed on the switch. For more information, see “Fabric Watch” on page 171. 80 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Management About the Fan Button The background color of the Fan button indicates the overall status of the fans (see “Switch Graphic Buttons” on page 54): ■ Green Healthy ■ Yellow Marginal (mix of good and faulty readings) ■ Red Down (more than two faulty readings) ■ Gray Unknown or unmonitored For more information regarding Fan information, refer to the switch installation guide supplied with your specific switch (the installation guide is also available on the V3.1.x or V4.1.
Switch Management About the Temp Button The background color of the Temp button (see “Switch Graphic Buttons” on page 54) indicates the overall temperature status: ■ Green Healthy ■ Yellow Marginal (mix of good and faulty readings) ■ Red Down (more than two faulty readings) ■ Gray Unknown or unmonitored For more information regarding Temp information, refer to the switch installation guide supplied with your specific switch (the installation guide is also available on the V3.1.x or V4.1.
Switch Management About the Power Button The background color of the Power button indicates the overall status of the power (see “Switch Graphic Buttons” on page 54): ■ Green Healthy ■ Yellow Marginal (mix of good and faulty readings) ■ Red Down (more than two faulty readings) ■ Gray Unknown or unmonitored For more information regarding power source information, refer to the switch installation guide supplied with your specific switch (the installation guide is also available on the V3.1.
Switch Management About HA Admin The HA Admin window displays information about the status of high availability (HA) on the Core Switch 2/64 and each CP. It also enables you to perform tasks such as HA Failover or Synchronize Services on the CPs.
Switch Management Figure 17: HA Admin Window HA Admin Field Descriptions The common fields available in the HA Admin window are described in Table 14. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Management Table 14: HA Admin Common Field and Button Descriptions Field Description Chassis Displays the switch type. HA Summary Displays the HA summary status. Valid values can be: ■ Non-Disruptive Failover Ready ■ Disruptive Failover Ready ■ No Failover Action Buttons Synchronize Services Button Click this button to begin a synchronization of services on both CPs. Once the services of both CPs are synchronized and there is full redundancy then a non-disruptive failover can be initiated.
Switch Management Table 15: HA Admin Service Tab Field Descriptions (Continued) Field Description Status Displays the status of the Active Service. Valid values for the Active Service are: ■ Non-Disruptive Failover Ready ■ Disruptive Failover Ready ■ No Failover Location Displays the location of the Active CP as CP0 or CP1. Event Displays the last event. Valid values for this field are: ■ Failover ■ Arbitration Event Time Displays the day, date, hour, and year of the last event.
Switch Management Table 16: HA Admin CP Tab Field Descriptions Field Description Active CP (CP0 or CP1) Displays information for the Active CP. The top CP in this view is always the Active CP. Depending on the current configuration of the CPs this can be: ■ CP0 ■ CP1 Role Displays the Role of the selected CP as the Active or Standby. Status Displays the status of the Active CP. Valid values for the Active CP are: ■ Healthy ■ Faulty Slot Displays the slot of the Active CP as slot 5 or slot 6.
Switch Management Using HA Admin The following sections show how to access the HA Admin interface, how to use it to synchronize services on the CP, and how to initiate a CP failover. Accessing the HA Admin Interface Perform the following steps to access the HA Admin interface. 1. Launch the web browser. 2. Enter the IP address in the Location/Address field and press Enter. Example: http://123.123.123.123 Web Tools launches, displaying Fabric Tree. 3. Click a switch in the Fabric Tree.
Switch Management If the HA Summary field displays Disruptive Failover Ready, click the Synchronize Services Button and wait for the CPs to complete a synchronization of services, so that a Non-Disruptive Failover is ready. Once the HA Summary field displays Non-Disruptive Failover Ready a failover can be initiated without disrupting frame traffic on the fabric. Initiating a CP Failover Perform the following steps to initiate a CP failover. 1. Launch the web browser. 2.
Switch Admin Window 5 This chapter provides the following information: ■ About the Switch Admin Window, page 92 ■ Accessing the Switch Admin Window, page 94 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Admin Window About the Switch Admin Window The Switch Admin Window can be entered with User level access, but certain areas require Admin level access.
Switch Admin Window Table 17: Switch Admin Window Field Descriptions (Continued) Field Description Close Click this button to exit the Admin Interface. If changes have been made and not committed by clicking the Apply button, a dialog box is presented. It allows the changes to be committed or deleted. Reset Click this button to reset the field values to the last set of committed changes.
Switch Admin Window Accessing the Switch Admin Window Use the following steps to access the Switch Admin window. 1. Launch Web Tools by entering the desired IP address in a browser window. The Switch Explorer appears. 2. Select a switch from the Fabric Tree. The selected switch appears in the Switch View. 3. Select the Admin icon from the switch graphic. See “Switch Graphic Buttons” on page 54. The login dialog box appears. 4. Enter the admin user name and password. 5. Select the desired tab.
Switch Admin Window About the Switch Information Tab Use the Switch Information tab to manage basic switch setup for items such as switch name, switch domain ID and enabling and disabling the switch. For additional Switch Setting information, see “Using the Network Config Tab” on page 102. Switch Information Tab Example An example of the Switch Information tab is shown in Figure 18. Figure 18: Switch Information Tab of the Switch Admin Window Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Admin Window Switch Information Field Descriptions The Switch Information fields are described in Table 18. Table 18: Switch Information Field Descriptions Field Description Name and ID Name Display or modify the current switch name. The switch name can be from 1 to 15 characters in length. Domain ID Displays or sets switch domain ID. Domain IDs must be unique within a fabric. Domain ID can only be modified when the switch is disabled. The switch must be disabled to change domain ID.
Switch Admin Window Using the Switch Information Tab The following sections show how to use the Switch Information tab to enable/disable a switch, and to view/print a switch report. Enabling/Disabling a Switch Use the following procedure to enable/disable a switch. 1. Access the Switch Admin Window (see “About the Switch Admin Window” on page 92). 2. Enter the admin user name and password. 3. Select the Switch Information tab. 4.
Switch Admin Window About the Network Config Tab Use the Network Config tab of the Administrative interface to manage the IP networking functionality of the switch. For more detailed information regarding network configuration, see the HP StorageWorks Fabric Operating System Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide or configure command in the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide. Syslog IP Syslog IP represents the IP address of the server that is running the Syslog process.
Switch Admin Window Figure 19: Network Configuration Tab of the Switch Admin Window An example of the Advanced IP Configuration window (Core Switch 2/64 only) is shown in Figure 20. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Admin Window Figure 20: Advanced IP Configuration Window (Core Switch 2/64 only) Network Config Field Descriptions The Network Config fields are described in Table 19. Table 19: Network Config Field Descriptions Field Description Ethernet IP Displays the Ethernet IP address. Ethernet Mask Displays the Ethernet SubnetMask address. Gateway IP Displays the Gateway IP address. Fibre Channel Net IP Displays the Fibre Channel IP address, if one exists.
Switch Admin Window Table 19: Network Config Field Descriptions (Continued) Field Description Add Button Click the Add button to add the IP specified in the Syslog IP field to the Syslog IP window. You must click the Apply button to make your changes persistent over a switch reboot. Remove Button Click the Remove button to delete the IP specified in the Syslog IP field from the Syslog IP window.You must click the Apply button to make your changes persistent over a switch reboot.
Switch Admin Window Using the Network Config Tab Use the Network Config tab to configure Ether Configuring an Ethernet IP or FC IP Address 1. Access the Switch Admin Window (see “About the Switch Admin Window” on page 92). 2. Enter the admin user name and password. 3. Select the Network Config tab. 4. Select the Ethernet or Fibre Channel IP address you want to configure. Note: If both the Fibre Channel IP and Ethernet IP are present, the switch is identified by the Fibre Channel IP. 5.
Switch Admin Window About the Upload/Download Tab Use the Upload/Download tab of the Switch Admin window to complete tasks such as: ■ Download firmware ■ Upload a Configuration file to the host ■ Download the configuration from a host to the switch ■ Return the switch to the original configuration. ■ Reboot a switch You must provide host information for all the upload and download tasks listed above. Upload/Download Tab Example An example of the Upload/Download tab is shown in Figure 21.
Switch Admin Window Figure 21: Upload/Download Tab of the Switch Admin Window Upload/Download Field Descriptions The Upload/Download fields are described in Table 20. 104 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Admin Window Table 20: Upload/Download Field Descriptions Field Descriptions Function Firmware Download Select the radio button to download firmware. The Fastboot After Download option becomes enabled. Config Upload to Host Select the radio button to upload the configuration file to a specified host. Using this option allows you to save the configuration file to the switch using the specified filename (full path).
Switch Admin Window Using the Upload/Download Tab The following sections show using the Upload/Download tab to download firmware, backup a firmware config file, and perform a config download to a switch. Performing a Firmware Download 1. Access the Switch Admin Window (see “About the Switch Admin Window” on page 92). 2. Enter the admin user name and password. 3. Select the Upload/Download tab. 4. Click the Firmware Download radio button. 5. Select the FTP transfer protocol from the drop-down menu.
Switch Admin Window 2. Enter the admin user name and password. 3. Select the Upload/Download tab. 4. Click the Config Download to Switch radio button. 5. Select the FTP transfer protocol from the drop-down menu. FTP is the only supported transfer protocol in Fabric OS v4.1. 6. Enter the User Name, Password, and Host IP information. 7. Enter the fully qualified path to the config file. 8. Click the Apply button. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Admin Window About the SNMP Tab Use the SNMP tab of the Administrative Interface to perform administration of the SNMP Subsystem. Use the SNMP tab to specify the switch community string, location, trap level and trap recipients. For more detailed information regarding SNMP, see the agtcfgset command in the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide. Security The SNMP tab is affected by the use of Secure Fabric OS; the ACL list will not be visible if security is enabled.
Switch Admin Window Figure 22: SNMP Tab of the Switch Admin Window SNMP Field Descriptions The SNMP fields are described in Table 21. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Admin Window Table 21: SNMP Field Descriptions Field Description SNMP Information Contact Name Use to display or configure contact information for switch. Default is Field Support. Valid range of values are from 0 to 255 characters. Description Use to display or configure system description. Default is Fibre Channel Switch.Valid range of values are from 0 to 255 characters. Location Use to display or configure the location of switch. Default is End User Premise.
Switch Admin Window Using the SNMP Tab to Set Trap Levels Perform the following procedure to set trap levels. 1. Access the Switch Admin Window (see “About the Switch Admin Window” on page 92). 2. Enter the admin user name and password. 3. Select the SNMP tab. 4. Select a Trap level from the drop-down menu. The level you select refers to the Event level that will prompt a trap. See “About the Switch Events Button” on page 67. 5. Click the Apply button. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Admin Window About the License Admin Tab Use the License Administration tab to install and remove license keys that are provided to you. License Admin Tab Example An example of the License Admin Tab is shown in Figure 23. Figure 23: License Admin Tab of the Switch Admin Window License Admin Field Description The License Admin fields are described in Table 22. 112 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Admin Window Table 22: License Admin Field Descriptions Field Description LicenseKey column Displays a list of license keys currently installed on the switch. Feature(s) column Displays a list of the feature names associated with the license keys installed on the switch. License Key field Enter a license key to be added or double-click a license key from the LicenseKey column to have it display in this field. Add Click to add the specified license.
Switch Admin Window Using the License Admin Tab The License Admin tab is used to add licenses to and remove licenses from a switch. Add a License to a Switch Perform the following steps to add a license to a switch. 1. Access the Switch Admin Window (see “About the Switch Admin Window” on page 92). 2. Enter the admin user name and password. 3. Select the License Admin tab. 4. Enter a new license key in the License Key field. 5. Click the Add button.
Switch Admin Window About the Port Setting Tab Use the Port Setting tab of the Administrative interface to perform functions such as: disable/enable ports on the switch, set port speed to 1GB/2GB/Negotiate, enable/disable Trunking, or name a port. The port speed is displayed as follows: ■ 1G - 1 Gbit/sec ■ 2G - 2 Gbit/sec ■ N1 - Negotiated 1 Gbit/sec ■ N2 - Negotiated 2 Gbit/sec Port Settings Tab Example An example of the Port Settings Tab is shown in Figure 24. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Admin Window Figure 24: Port Settings Tab of the Switch Admin Window 116 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Admin Window Port Settings Field Descriptions The Port Setting fields are described in Table 23. Table 23: Port Setting Field Descriptions Field Description Port Number Displays the Port Number. Persistent Disable Check this box to disable the port and maintain this state over switch reboot. Enable Port Check this box to enable a port. You can check both the Enable Port and the Persistent Disabled boxes. This currently enables the port, but upon a switch reboot the port is disabled.
Switch Admin Window Using the Port Setting Tab The Port Setting tab is used to perform the following operations on ports. Enabling or Disabling a Port To enable or disable a port, perform the following steps. 1. Access the Switch Admin Window (see “About the Switch Admin Window” on page 92). 2. Enter the admin user name and password. 3. Select the Port Setting tab. 4. Check or Uncheck the enabled port box that corresponds to the Port you wish to enable/disable. 5. Click the Apply button. 6.
Switch Admin Window 4. Select the desired speed for the corresponding port (see “About the Port Setting Tab” on page 115). 5. Click the Apply button. Assigning a Name to a Port You can optionally name a port by performing the following steps. 1. Access the Switch Admin Window (see “About the Switch Admin Window” on page 92). 2. Enter the admin user name and password. 3. Select the Port Setting tab. 4. Click in the Name column; select the field that corresponds to the Port you want to name. 5.
Switch Admin Window About the Configure Tab Use the Configure tab of the Administrative Interface to configure Fabric Parameters, Virtual Channel parameters, Arbitrated Loop parameters, and System Services parameters. For more detailed information regarding the fields available in this tab, see the configure command in the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide. Note: Many parameter fields and checkboxes within the Configure tab can only be modified if the switch is disabled.
Switch Admin Window Figure 25: Configure (Fabric) Tab of the Switch Admin Window Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Admin Window Configure (Fabric) Field Descriptions The fields available in the Configure Fabric Tab are described in Table 24 Table 24: Configure (Fabric) Field Descriptions Field Descriptions Fabric Parameters 122 BB Credit Use to configure the number of buffers that are available to attached devices for frame receipt. The default BB Credit is 16. The range is 1—16. R_A_TOV Use to configure the Resource Allocation Time Out Value in milliseconds.
Switch Admin Window Table 24: Configure (Fabric) Field Descriptions (Continued) Field Descriptions Suppress Class F Traffic Apply only if VC Encoded Address Mode is also set. When checked, translative addressing (which allows private devices to communicate with public devices) is disabled. Always Send RCSN Check this box to issue a Remote State Change notification; following the completion of loop initialization, FL_Ports detect the presence of new devices or the absence of preexisting devices.
Switch Admin Window Configure (Virtual Channel) Tab Example An example of the Configure (Virtual Channel) Tab is shown in Figure 26. Figure 26: Configure (Virtual Channel) Tab of the Switch Admin Window 124 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Admin Window Configure (Virtual Channel) Field Descriptions The fields available on the Configure Virtual Channel Tab are described in Table 26 Table 26: Virtual Channel Field Descriptions Field Descriptions Virtual Channel Parameters VC Priority 2 - 7 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide Enables fine tuning for a specific application by configuring the parameters for eight virtual channels.
Switch Admin Window Configure (Arbitrated Loop) Tab Example An example of the Configure (Arbitrated Loop) Tab is shown in Figure 27. Figure 27: Configure (Arbitrated Loop) Tab of the Switch Admin Window 126 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Admin Window Configure (Arbitrated Loop) Field Descriptions The fields available on the Configure (Arbitrated Loop) Tab are described in Table 27. Table 27: Configure (Arbitrated Loop) Field Descriptions Field Descriptions Arbitrated Loop Parameters Send FAN Frames Specify that Fabric Access Notification frames be sent to public loop devices and notify them of their node ID and address. Default is enabled.
Switch Admin Window Configure (System) Tab Example An example of the Configure (System) Tab is shown in Figure 28. Figure 28: Configure (System) Tab of the Switch Admin Window 128 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Admin Window Configure (System) Field Descriptions The fields available in the Configure System Tab are described in Table 28. Table 28: Configure (System) Field Descriptions Field Descriptions System Parameters rstatd Check box to dynamically enable or disable a server that returns information about system operation information through remote procedure calls. rapid Check box to enable rapid system service. Default is enabled.
Switch Admin Window Using the Configure Tab to Configure FAN Frame Notification Parameters To configure FAN frame notification parameters: 1. Access the Switch Admin Window (see “About the Switch Admin Window” on page 92). 2. Enter the admin user name and password. 3. Select the Configure tab. 4. Select the Arbitrated Loop tab. 5. Check or uncheck the FAN Frame Notification box in the Arbitrated Loop Parameters section. 6. Click the Apply button. 130 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Admin Window About the Routing Tab Use the Routing Tab of the Administrative Interface to perform tasks such as: ■ View the Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) routing information. ■ Add or delete a static route. ■ Set the link cost for the selected ports. Note: If a switch has one or more ISLs attached to itself, and no attached devices, the Routing tab will not display any information.
Switch Admin Window Routing (FSPF Route) Tab Example An example of the Routing (FSPF Route) Tab is shown in Figure 29. Figure 29: Routing (FSPF Route) Tab of the Switch Admin Window 132 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Admin Window Routing Field Descriptions Descriptions of the fields available in the Routing Tab are shown in Table 29. These fields are displayed for all the routing tabs. Table 29: Routing Field Descriptions Fields Descriptions Dynamic Load Sharing (DLS) Click the appropriate radio button to turn Dynamic Load Sharing on or off. In-Order Delivery (IOD) Click the radio button to turn In-Order Delivery on or off. Enabling IOD guarantees that frames are either delivered in order or dropped.
Switch Admin Window Table 30: Routing (FSPF Route) Field Descriptions (Continued) Field 134 Description Flags Displays whether the route is Static (S) or Dynamic (D). See “About the Routing Tab” on page 131. Next Domain Displays the next domain ID in the routing path. The Next Domain is the switch that the Out Port is connected to. Next Port Displays the next Port in the routing path. The Next Port is the port number that the Out Port is connected to. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Admin Window Routing (Static Route) Tab Example An example of the Routing (Static Route) Tab is shown in Figure 30. Figure 30: Routing (Static Route) Tab of the Switch Admin Window Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Admin Window Routing (Static Route) Field Descriptions Select Static Route from the Routing Navigation tree to display the fields described in Table 31. Table 31: Routing (Static Route) Field Descriptions Field 136 Description In Port Enter the number of the port by which frames come in. Destination Domain Displays the destination domain ID for the “comma-separated” participating static routes for a particular In Port. The destination domain IDs match the Out Ports in the cell.
Switch Admin Window Routing (Link Cost) Tab Example An example of the Routing (Link Cost) Tab is shown in Figure 31. Figure 31: Routing (Link Cost) Tab of the Switch Admin Window Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Admin Window Routing (Link Cost) Field Descriptions Select Link Cost from the Routing Navigation tree to display the fields described in Table 32. Table 32: Routing (Link Cost) Field Descriptions Fields 138 Descriptions Port Number Displays the port number. Cost Displays the link cost for the associated port. Select to change the link cost. For a 1 Gbit/sec per second ISL, the default cost is 1000. For a 2 Gbit/sec ISL, the default cost is 500. Valid values for link cost are from 1 to 9999.
Switch Admin Window Using the Routing Tab The Routing tab is used to configure and view routing as described in the following sections. Viewing FSPF Routing For information regarding FSPF, see “About the Routing Tab” on page 131. 1. Access the Switch Admin Window (see “About the Switch Admin Window” on page 92). 2. Enter the admin user name and password. 3. Select the Routing tab. 4. Click on the word FSFP from the Navigation tree. The FSFP window appears.
Switch Admin Window Enabling/Disabling Dynamic Load Sharing For information regarding Dynamic Load Sharing (DLS), see “About the Routing Tab” on page 131. 1. Access the Switch Admin Window (see “About the Switch Admin Window” on page 92). 2. Enter the admin user name and password. 3. Select the Routing tab. 4. Select the On radio button to enable Dynamic Load Sharing; or, Select the Off radio button to disable Dynamic Load Sharing. 5. Click the Apply button.
Switch Admin Window 6. Enter the desired link cost. For a 1 Gbit/sec per second ISL, the default cost is 1000. For a 2 Gbit/sec ISL, the default cost is 500. Valid values for link cost are from 1 to 9999. 7. Click the Apply button. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Admin Window About the Extended Fabric Tab Use the Extended Fabric tab to manage the Extended Fabric feature. From the Extended Fabric tab you can specify which ports to be configured for distance and at what level. All switches come with L0 and LE (extended normal) settings. An Extended Fabric license allows additional settings of L1 and L2. For ports that are disabled, the rows appear grayed-out in the table within the Extended Fabric tab.
Switch Admin Window Extended Fabric Tab Example An example of the Extended Fabric tab is shown in Figure 32. Figure 32: Extended Fabric Tab of the Switch Admin Window Extended Fabric Field Descriptions The fields available in the Extended Fabric Tab are described in Table 33. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Switch Admin Window Table 33: Extended Fabric Field Descriptions Fields Descriptions Extended Fabric Mode 144 Enable Click the radio button to enable the Extended Fabric mode. The switch must be disabled to enable the Extended Fabric mode. Disable Click to disable the Extended Fabric Mode. Port Number Displays the port number being used for the Extended Fabric. VCXLT Link Init Enabled Check the box to enable Virtual Channel link translation. See “About the Upload/Download Tab” on page 103.
Switch Admin Window Using the Extended Fabric Tab to Configure a Port For Long-Distance Perform the following steps to configure a port for Long-Distance. 1. Access the Switch Admin Window (see “About the Switch Admin Window” on page 92). 2. Enter the admin user name and password. 3. Select the Extended Fabric tab. 4. Click the Enable radio button. 5. Check the VCXLT box. 6. Select the desired distance from the Long-Distance Setting drop-down menu.
Switch Admin Window About the Trunk Information Tab The Trunk Information tab is a read-only tab and has only the Close and Refresh button functions. ■ For information regarding enabling Trunking, see “Using the Port Setting Tab” on page 118. ■ For more information regarding Trunking, see the HP StorageWorks ISL Trunking Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide. Trunk Information Tab Example An example of the Trunk Information Tab is shown in Figure 33.
Switch Admin Window Trunk Information Field Descriptions Descriptions of the fields available in the Trunk Information tab are shown in Table 34. Table 34: Trunk Information Field Descriptions Field Description Trunk Group Displays all the Trunking Groups on a switch. All of the ports that are part of the Trunking Group are displayed. Master Port Displays whether the trunking port connection is the Master Port connection for this trunking group.
Switch Admin Window Using the Trunk Information Tab The Trunk tab is a read-only tab. Trunking is enabled through the Port Setting tab of the Administrative Interface; see “Using the Port Setting Tab” on page 118. Accessing the Trunk Information Tab 1. Access the Switch Admin Window (see “About the Switch Admin Window” on page 92). 2. Enter the admin user name and password. 3. Select the Trunk tab. 148 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Performance Monitoring 6 This chapter provides the following information: ■ About Performance Monitor, page 150 ■ Using the Performance Monitor, page 153 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Performance Monitoring About Performance Monitor The Performance Monitor provides SAN performance management through an end-to-end monitoring system that provides: ■ Increased end-to-end visibility into the fabric. ■ More accurate reporting for service level agreements and charged access applications. ■ Increased performance tuning and resource optimization. ■ Shortened troubleshooting time. ■ Better capacity planning.
Performance Monitoring ■ An existing report can be selected from a list of reports that are predefined. In some cases, you can supply the object to be monitored and graphed (such as port number, SID/DID pair, AL_PA, or switch domain number). ■ Graphs are displayed on a canvas, which can hold a maximum of eight graphs simultaneously. An individual graph can be maximized to occupy the entire canvas. The size of the graphs on the canvas is determined by the number of graphs being displayed.
Performance Monitoring Performance Monitor Example An example of the Performance Monitor window is displayed in Figure 34. Figure 34: Performance Monitor Window 152 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Performance Monitoring Using the Performance Monitor Perform the following steps to access the Performance Monitor. 1. Launch Web Tools, displaying the Switch Explorer. 2. Select the desired switch from the Fabric Tree. The Switch View of that switch displays. 3. Click the Performance button. For more information, see “Switch Graphic Buttons” on page 54. The Performance Monitor displays, as shown in “Performance Monitor Window” on page 152. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Performance Monitoring About the Actions Menu Use the Actions Menu to access the following options: ■ Save Current Canvas Configuration ■ Display Canvas Configurations ■ Display Resource Usage (This option requires a Performance Monitor license) ■ Print All Graphs Actions Menu Example The Actions menu is shown in Figure 35. Figure 35: Performance Monitor Actions Menu Actions Menu Descriptions The options available on the Actions menu are shown in Table 35. 154 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Performance Monitoring Table 35: Actions Menu Options Descriptions Option Description Save Current Canvas Configuration Select this menu option to save the current Canvas Configuration to the switch. A dialog box appears; enter a canvas name and a brief description to save the Canvas Configuration. Display Canvas Configurations Select this menu option to view all the Canvas Configurations that have been saved on the switch.
Performance Monitoring Figure 36: Display Canvas Configuration Example Display Canvas Configuration Descriptions The Display Canvas Configuration Field Descriptions are listed in Table 36. Table 36: Display Canvas Configuration Field 156 Description Canvas Name Displays the name of the saved canvas configuration. Description Displays the saved description of the canvas. Load Select a canvas name from the list, and click the Load button to load that canvas. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Performance Monitoring Table 36: Display Canvas Configuration (Continued) Field Description Edit Select to edit the highlighted canvas configuration. A dialog box appears, containing the following options: ■ Save - Saves a selected canvas. ■ Edit - Change specifications of a selected canvas. ■ Add - Add a graph to a canvas. ■ Remove - Remove a graph from the main canvas. ■ Cancel - Closes the Edit Canvas window. Copy Use to make a copy of a selected canvas and save it to the switch.
Performance Monitoring Table 37: Save Canvas Configuration Descriptions Field Description Name Enter a name of the canvas to be saved. Description Enter a description that will help you remember the information on the canvas. Save Canvas Select to save the canvas after entering name and description. Cancel Select to exit the Save Canvas Configuration window without saving changes. Display Resource Usage Example An example of the Display Resource Usage window is shown in Figure 36.
Performance Monitoring Figure 38: Display Resource Usage Example for Core Switch 2/64 Display Resource Usage Descriptions The Display Resource Usage Field Descriptions are listed in Table 36. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Performance Monitoring Table 38: Display Resource Usage Field Description Port This column displays all the ports available for monitoring in the switch. EE 0-7 Displays the number of End-to-End Monitors configured for a particular port. Each port can have a maximum of 8 monitors. FL24-31 Displays the number of Filter Monitors configured for a particular port. Each port can have a maximum of 8 monitors.
Performance Monitoring Using the Actions Menu The following sections describe the operations supported by the Actions Menu. Adding a Graph to a Canvas 1. Access the Performance Monitor functionality. See “Launch Web Tools, displaying the Switch Explorer.” on page 153 for more information. 2. Select Actions > Display Canvas Configurations. The Canvas Configuration List appears (see the example: “Creating an SID/DID Performance Graph” on page 170 if a graph has not yet been created). 3.
Performance Monitoring Printing Graphs 1. Access the Performance Monitor functionality. Refer to “Launch Web Tools, displaying the Switch Explorer.” page 153 on for more information 2. Select Actions > Display Canvas Configurations. The Canvas Configuration List appears (see “Creating a Port Throughput Graph” on page 167 if a graph has not yet been created). 3. Select the desired graph from the list. 4. Click the Load Canvas button. The graph appears on the canvas. 5.
Performance Monitoring About the Performance Graphs Menu The Performance Graphs drop-down menu provides Performance Graph operations as described in the following sections. ■ About Basic Monitoring on page 164 ■ About Advanced Monitoring (Optional) on page 168 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Performance Monitoring About Basic Monitoring The Performance Graphs > Basic Monitoring menu provides the following types of graphs: ■ Port Throughput Graph ■ Switch Aggregate Throughput Graph ■ Blade Aggregate Throughput Graph (Core Switch 2/64 only) ■ Switch Throughput Utilization Graph ■ Port Error Graph ■ Switch Percent Utilization Graph ■ Port SnapShot Error Graph Basic Monitoring Example An example of a Port Throughput Setup window is shown in Figure 39.
Performance Monitoring Basic Monitoring Descriptions The Basic Monitoring options are described in Table 39. Table 39: Basic Monitoring Graph Descriptions Name of Basic Monitoring Graph Scope of Graph Graph Type Graph Description Port Throughput Graph Port Line Displays the performance of a port based on four-byte frames received and transmitted. The snapshot rate for this graph is every 15 seconds with a 60 minute lifespan for each snapshot.
Performance Monitoring Table 39: Basic Monitoring Graph Descriptions (Continued) Name of Basic Monitoring Graph 166 Scope of Graph Graph Type Graph Description Port Error Graph Port Line Displays the CRC error rate over time for a given port. The snapshot rate for this graph is every 15 seconds with a 60 minute lifespan for each snapshot. Switch Percent Utilization Graph Switch Horizontal Bar Displays the percentage of usage of a chosen switch at the time the sample is taken.
Performance Monitoring Using Basic Performance Monitoring The Basic Performance Monitoring are described in the following sections. Creating a Port Throughput Graph Perform the following steps to create a Port Throughput graph. 1. Access the Performance Monitor functionality. See “Launch Web Tools, displaying the Switch Explorer.” on page 153 for more information. 2. Select the Performance Graphs drop-down menu. 3. Select Performance Graphs > Basic Monitoring. 4. Select the Port Throughput Graph.
Performance Monitoring About Advanced Monitoring (Optional) The Advanced Monitoring menu provides the following graphs: ■ SID/DID Performance Graph ■ SCSI Commands Graph ■ SCSI vs. IP Graph ■ AL_PA Error Graph Advanced Monitoring Example An example of the SCSI Write on a LUN Per Port Setup window is shown in Figure 40. Figure 40: SCSI Write on a LUN Per Port Setup Example on a SAN Switch 2/32 Advanced Monitoring Descriptions The Advanced Monitoring graphs are described in Table 40.
Performance Monitoring Table 40: Advanced Monitoring Graph Descriptions Name of Advanced Monitoring Graph Scope of Graph Graph Type Graph Description SID/DID Performance Graph Switch Line Charts the traffic between a SID and a DID pair on the switch being managed. The snapshot rate for this graph is every 15 seconds with a 60 minute life span for each snapshot. See “Creating an SID/DID Performance Graph” on page 170.
Performance Monitoring Using Advanced Performance Monitoring The following sections show the use of Advanced Performance Monitoring to create SID/DID Performance and SCSI vs. IP Traffic graphs. Creating an SID/DID Performance Graph Perform the following steps to create an SID/DID Performance graph. 1. Access the Performance Monitor functionality. See “Launch Web Tools, displaying the Switch Explorer.” on page 153 for more information. 2. Select the Performance Graphs drop-down menu. 3.
Fabric Watch 7 This chapter provides the following information: ■ About Fabric Watch, page 172 ■ Accessing Fabric Watch, page 173 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Fabric Watch About Fabric Watch The Fabric Watch icon only appears when a Fabric Watch license is installed on the switch. Use the Fabric Watch Software to monitor fabric elements for potential problem conditions through Alarms and setting the desired thresholds for various conditions. For more detailed information regarding Fabric Watch, see the HP StorageWorks Fabric Watch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide.
Fabric Watch Accessing Fabric Watch Access Fabric Watch by performing the following steps. 1. Launch Web Tools. 2. Select the Switch icon from which you want to view or configure alarms. 3. Select the Fabric Watch (magnifying glass) button. Note: The Fabric Watch icon only appears in the switch view if the Fabric Watch license has been activated. A password dialog box appears. 4. Enter an Admin level user name and password. The Fabric Watch window appears. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Fabric Watch About the Alarm Notification Tab Use the Alarm Notifications tab of the Fabric Watch software to view the information for all elements of the Fabric Watch, Fabric, Switch, Ports, or Performance Monitor classes. The Alarm Notification tab polls current events from Fabric Watch, and refreshes the displayed information according to the threshold configuration. Alarm Notification Tab Example An example of the Fabric Watch tab is shown in Figure 41.
Fabric Watch Alarm Notification Field Descriptions The Alarm Notification fields are described in Table 41. Table 41: Alarm Notification Field Descriptions Field Description Selected Area Displays the configurable areas in the drop-down menu. The items listed will change depending on the item selected in the Navigation tree. Name Displays the name of the alarm.
Fabric Watch Using the Alarm Notification Tab Access the Alarm Notification tab and view alarms by performing the following steps. 1. Launch Fabric Watch (see “Launch Web Tools.” on page 173). 2. Select the Alarm Notification tab. 3. Highlight a device in the navigation tree. You can select a whole device (such as a Switch) or an element of that device (such as Security). 4. Select an alarm area to be viewed from the Select Area drop-down menu.
Fabric Watch About the Threshold Configuration Tab Use the Threshold Configuration tab to view and configure Fabric Watch thresholds for the Fabric Watch class currently selected in the Navigation tree on the left side of the window. The Threshold Configuration tab has the following sub-tabs: ■ Area Configuration (Table 42). ■ Element Configuration (Table 43). ■ Configuration Report (Table 44).
Fabric Watch Threshold Notification Fields Descriptions The Fabric Watch > Threshold Configuration > Area Configuration fields are described in Table 42 Table 42: Threshold Configuration Area Configuration Field Descriptions Field Description Boundary Unit Set or display the selected unit values used for the chosen area. Depending on the area of interest, this is figured in units of “downs, reconfigs, errors, changes, logins,” etc.
Fabric Watch The Fabric Watch > Threshold Configuration > Element Configuration fields are described in Table 43. Table 43: Threshold Configuration Element Configuration Field Descriptions Field Description Select Area Use the drop-down menu to select the specific area to configure, such as E-Ports. The items that appear in this menu will vary depending on the item selected in the Navigation tree. Select Element Use the drop-down menu to chose the element to configure, such as a fabric.
Fabric Watch Table 44: Threshold Configuration Report Field Descriptions (Continued) Field 180 Description Below Displays thresholds that have fallen below the configured level. Above Displays thresholds that have risen above the configured levels. In between Displays thresholds that have are in within the configured level. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Fabric Watch Using the Threshold Configuration Tab Use the Configuration tab to configure and view alarms as shown in the following sections. Configuring Boundary and Alarm Settings 1. Launch Fabric Watch (see “Launch Web Tools.” on page 173). 2. Select the Threshold Configuration tab. 3. Select the Area Configuration sub-tab. 4. Highlight an element in the navigation tree. You can select a whole device (such as a Switch) or an element of that device (such as Security). 5.
Fabric Watch Setting the Behavior Type of an Alarm 1. Launch Fabric Watch (see “Launch Web Tools.” on page 173). 2. Select the Threshold Configuration tab. 3. Select the Element Configuration sub-tab. 4. Select a previously configured element from the navigation tree (see “Configuring Boundary and Alarm Settings” on page 181). 5. Select the alarm area to be configured from the Area drop-down menu. 6. Select the Element Configuration sub-tab. 7.
Fabric Watch About the Email Configuration Tab Use the Email Configuration tab to enable and configure Email alarm notifications. A different Email Configuration can be set for each Class. For example, one Email notification can be set for SFPs and another can be set for E-Ports (see the navigation tree). Email Configuration Tab Example An example of the Email Configuration Tab is shown in Figure 43. Figure 43: Email Configuration Tab Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Fabric Watch Email Configuration Field Descriptions The Fabric Watch Email Configuration fields are described in Table 45, Table 45: Email Configuration Field Descriptions Field Description Mail Configuration Mail Server Enter the mail server to which you want the alarm notification to be sent. Domain Name Enter the local Domain name. Mail From: Enter a valid switch name; information will be sent from this switch to the User. Mail To: Enter a valid mail receiver’s email address.
Fabric Watch Using the Email Configuration Tab Use the Email Configuration tab to set up the Alarm Email Notification. 1. Select the Fabric Watch icon (appears only when a Fabric Watch license is installed). 2. Enter an Admin level user name and password. The Fabric Watch software appears. 3. Select the Email Configuration tab. 4. Select the Class to which you want to set the Email Configuration from the navigation tree; for example, E-Ports. 5.
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Fabric Management 8 This chapter provides the following information: ■ About Fabric Management, page 188 ■ Using Fabric Management, page 189 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Fabric Management About Fabric Management Fabric Management is performed using the Fabric Management toolbar. Fabric Toolbar Example An example of the Fabric Management toolbar is shown in Figure 44. Figure 44: Fabric Management Toolbar Fabric Toolbar Descriptions The Fabric Toolbar Buttons are referenced in “Fabric Toolbar” on page 49. Table 46: Fabric Toolbar Descriptions Icon 188 Description Fabric Events Button See “About Fabric Management” on page 188.
Fabric Management Using Fabric Management Perform the following steps to access Fabric Management. 1. Launch Web Tools. The Switch Explorer appears. 2. Select an icon from the Fabric Toolbar to access fabric-wide management (see “Fabric Toolbar” on page 49). The selected fabric management window appears. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Fabric Management About Fabric Events The Fabric Events window provides a running log of events for all switches in the fabric. Fabric Events Example The Fabric Events window is shown in Figure 45. Figure 45: The Fabric Events Window Fabric Events Descriptions The Fabric Events fields are described in Table 47. 190 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Fabric Management Table 47: Fabric Events Description of Fields Field Description Switch Displays the name of the switch. Number Displays the event number for the affected switch. Time Displays the time of the event. Count Displays the number of consecutive occurrences of the same event. Level Displays the severity level of event: 0 panic (switch reboots) 1 critical 2 error 3 warning 4 information 5 debug Message Displays the description of the event.
Fabric Management About the Fabric Topology The Fabric Topology View summarizes the physical configuration of the fabric from the perspective of the “local domain” (the domain of the switch currently being displayed in the Switch View). The Fabric Topology includes information about the “destination domains” (all other domains in the fabric) and the paths between each destination domain and the local domain. Fabric Topology Example An example of the Fabric Topology is shown in Figure 46.
Fabric Management Fabric Topology Descriptions The Fabric Topology fields are described in Table 48. Table 48: Fabric Topology Description of Fields Field Description View Fabric Topology from Switch : Lists the switch in the domain that is assumed to be the local domain. Print Select to print a Fabric Topology report of the local domain switch. There are a total of [n] domains in the fabric. Displays the number of domains in the fabric.
Fabric Management 2. Select the Fabric Events icon in Fabric Tree. See “Fabric Toolbar” on page 49. The Fabric Topology window displays. 3. Select the top print button to print a topology report of the local domain. 4. Select the bottom print button to print a topology report of the destination domain. 194 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Fabric Management About the Name Server The Name Server Table View provides the name server entries listed in the Simple Name Server database. This includes all name server entries for the fabric, not only those that are local to the local domain. Each row in the table represents a different device. Name Server Example The Name Server Table window is shown in Figure 47. Figure 47: Name Server Table Window Name Server Field Descriptions The Name Server fields and buttons are described in Table 49.
Fabric Management Table 49: Name Server Description of Fields and Buttons Field Description Auto Refresh Check to enable Auto Refresh or uncheck to disable. Auto Refresh Interval If Auto Refresh is checked, enter the number of seconds for the refresh interval. Number of Devices Displays the number of devices in the fabric. Refresh Select to refresh the window immediately. Print Select to print the Name Server table. Close Select to close the window.
Fabric Management Table 50: Name Server Description of Columns (Continued) Column Description Port IP Address Displays the IP address of the fabric port. Hard Address Displays the hard address of the fabric port. Member of Zones Displays the zones to which this device belongs. This column does not update when the table is refreshed. To view updated zoning information, close and reopen the Name Server Table.
Fabric Management About Zoning An HP Zoning license and administrative privileges are required to access the Zone Administration view. If a switch or device is added or removed from the network, it is necessary to save the changes and relaunch the Zone Administration view for the changes to take effect. For information regarding Zoning, see “Zone Administration” on page 199, or the HP StorageWorks Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide. 198 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Zone Administration 9 This chapter provides the following information: ■ About Zone Administration, page 200 ■ About the File Menu, page 205 ■ About the Edit Menu, page 207 ■ About the View Menu, page 210 ■ About the Actions Menu, page 213 ■ About the Alias Tab, page 217 ■ About the Zone Tab, page 223 ■ About the QuickLoop Tab, page 229 ■ About the Fabric Assist Tab, page 234 ■ About the Config Tab, page 240 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Zone Administration About Zone Administration HP Zoning enables you to partition your Storage Area Network (SAN) into logical groupings of devices that can access each other. For example, you can partition your SAN into two zones, winzone and unixzone, so that your Windows servers and storage do not interact with your UNIX servers and storage. Alias Description An alias is a logical group of ports, WWNs, or AL_PAs.
Zone Administration Sample Configuration Table 51 shows a sample zoning configuration: Table 51: Sample Zoning Database Alias Zone Config alias1 = WWN; WWN; WWN alias2 = WWN; alias3 = WWN; zone1 = alias1; alias2; WWN; ; alias4 = WWN; WWN; WWN zone2 = alias3, alias4, WWN myconfig = zone1, zone2 Zoning Schemes Various levels of zoning (or Zoning schemes) are created to isolate systems that have different operating environments.
Zone Administration Zoning Methods There are four methods of defining members for zoning: Mixed Zoning This method enables you to define members using the port area number, device WWNs, QuickLoop AL_PAs. This method is considered soft zoning. Port Zoning This method enables you to define members using port area number only. This method is considered hard zoning. WWN Zoning This method enables you to define members of zone using device WWNs. This method is considered hard zoning.
Zone Administration Table 52: Zone Methods and Tabs Available Zone Level Available Tabs Mixed Zoning Alias Zone QuickLoop Fabric Assist Config Port Zoning Alias Zone QuickLoop Fabric Assist Config WWN Zoning Alias Zone QuickLoop Fabric Assist Config AL_PA Zoning Alias Zone QuickLoop Config Zoning Method and Hard or Soft Zoning Enforcement Whether you are using soft zoning or hard zoning is determined by the way the zone objects are defined.
Zone Administration Using the Zone Administration Window The following sections present the use of the Zone Administration window. Accessing the Zone Administration Window The following steps show how to access the Zone Administration window. 1. Launch Web Tools. The Switch Explorer appears. 2. Click the Zone Administration icon. See “Fabric Toolbar” on page 49. The login dialog box appears. 3. Enter the admin level user name and password. The Zone Administration window appears.
Zone Administration About the File Menu The options available in the File Menu of the Zone Administration window are described in Table 53. Table 53: File Menu Options Option Description Print Summary Select to print a zoning configuration report. A window displays both the effective configuration and the defined zoning configuration, if one exists. (see Figure 49). Close Select to close the Zone Administration window. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Zone Administration Using the File Menu The following steps display the Zoning Configuration summary. 1. Access the Zone Administration window. See “Accessing the Zone Administration Window” on page 204 for more information. 2. Select File > Print Summary. The Zoning Configuration summary dialog box is displayed. An example of the Zoning Configuration summary is displayed in Figure 49. Figure 49: Zoning Configuration summary 206 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Zone Administration About the Edit Menu The options available in the Edit Menu of the Zone Administration window are described in Table 54. Table 54: Edit Menu Options Option Description Add WWN Select to add a WWN across Aliases, Zones or Fabric Assist Zones. A dialog box appears; enter the WWN number. Delete WWN Select to delete a WWN across Aliases, Zones or Fabric Assist Zones. A dialog box appears; enter the WWN number. Replace WWN Select to replace one WWN with another.
Zone Administration Using the Edit Menu The Edit menu is used to perform the functions described in the following sections. Adding a WWN in the Zoning Database To add a WWN to the Zoning database, perform the following procedure. 1. Access the Zone Administration window. See “Accessing the Zone Administration Window” on page 204 for more information. 2. Select Edit > Add a WWN. The Add WWN... dialog box is displayed. 3. Enter a WWN value in the WWN field. 4. Click the OK button.
Zone Administration Replacing a WWN in the Zoning Database This procedure enables you to replace a WWN throughout the zoning database. This is helpful when exchanging devices in your fabric, and easily maintaining your current Configuration. 1. Access the Zone Administration window. See “Accessing the Zone Administration Window” on page 204 for more information. 2. Select Edit > Replace a WWN. The Replace WWN... dialog box is displayed. 3. Enter the WWN to be replaced in the Replace field. 4.
Zone Administration About the View Menu The options available in the View Menu of the Zone Administration window are described in Table 55. Table 55: View Menu Options Option Description Mixed Zoning Use the Mixed Zoning option when you want various objects to be selected as member of an alias, zone, or configuration file. Port Zoning Select the Port Zoning option when you want to include only ports in a group. Grouping zones by port alone is considered “hard zoning.
Zone Administration Using the View Menu The View menu is used to select the type of zoning and to refresh the zoning database as shown in the following sections. Select a Zoning Method The zoning method you choose determines how members are displayed in the various member selection windows. It also determines whether you are using Hard zoning or Soft zoning. 1. Access the Zone Administration window. See “Accessing the Zone Administration Window” on page 204 for more information. 2.
Zone Administration Refresh the Fabric To refresh the fabric, perform the following procedure. 1. Access the Zone Administration window. See “Accessing the Zone Administration Window” on page 204 for more information. 2. Select View > Refresh Fabric. This refreshes the Enabled Zone Configuration on the fabric. Any unsaved zoning changes are deleted. The current Zoning database can be viewed from the Zone Configuration Summary window. See “Using the File Menu” on page 206 for more information.
Zone Administration About the Actions Menu The options available in the Action Menu of the Zone Administration window are described in Table 56. Table 56: Actions Menu Options Menu Item Description Enable Config Select to save and enable the configuration selected from the Config tab Name field. This command also saves all other configurations in the zoning database. Disable Zoning Select to disable the Configuration that is currently enabled. A dialog box provides a warning before disabling.
Zone Administration Using the Actions Menu The Actions menu is used to perform the functions described in the following sections. Enabling a Configuration To create a new Configuration, see “Creating a Configuration” on page 243. 1. Access the Zone Administration window. See “Accessing the Zone Administration Window” on page 204 for more information. 2. Click the View drop-down Menu. 3. Select the desired level of zoning. 4. Select the Config tab. 5.
Zone Administration Disabling Zoning When you disable the active configuration, the Zoning feature is disabled on the fabric and all devices within the fabric can communicate with all other devices. This does not mean that the Zoning database is deleted however, only that there is no Configuration active on the fabric. 1. Access the Zone Administration window. See “Accessing the Zone Administration Window” on page 204 for more information. 2.
Zone Administration See “Accessing the Zone Administration Window” on page 204 for more information. 2. Select the Actions > Clear All option. Caution: This action will not only disable zoning on the fabric, but will deleted the entire Zoning database. The Disable Config warning appears. 3. Click the Yes button if you want to disable the current Configuration. 216 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Zone Administration About the Alias Tab Use the Alias tab to create, modify, rename, or delete aliases in the zoning database. Alias Tab Example An example of the Alias tab is shown in Figure 51. Figure 51: Alias Tab in the Zone Administration Window Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Zone Administration Alias Tab Descriptions The fields that appear in the following Alias tab are described in Figure 57. Table 57: Alias Tab Field Descriptions Field 218 Description Zoning Method This displays the method you have selected to add members to the Zoning database. Choose the Zoning method in the View menu. Valid options are: ■ Mixed Zoning ■ Port Zoning ■ WWN Zoning ■ AL_PA Zoning The Zoning method determines the information displayed in the Member Selection List.
Zone Administration Table 57: Alias Tab Field Descriptions (Continued) Field Description Add Other Button ■ Other ■ Other Port ■ Other WWN ■ Other AL_PA Click to add a Port, WWN or AL_PA that is not currently part of the fabric. A dialog box will display for you to type in the host that is not a member of the fabric. Add Other Host Button ■ Other Host ■ Other Port Host ■ Other WWN Host Click to add a host that is not currently part of the fabric.
Zone Administration Using the Alias Tab The following sections describe the functions and information available on the Alias tab. Creating an Alias To create an alias, perform the following steps: 1. Access the Zone Administration window. See “Accessing the Zone Administration Window” on page 204 for more information. 2. Select the View menu to determine the method used to view members.
Zone Administration 10. Repeat steps 10 and 11 to add more elements to your Alias. 11. Use the Add Other button to include a WWN, port, or QuickLoop (AL_PA) that is not currently a part of the fabric (optional). The new Alias appears in the Name drop-down list. Modifying the Members of an Alias To modify the members of an alias, perform the following steps: 1. Access the Zone Administration window. See “Accessing the Zone Administration Window” on page 204 for more information. 2.
Zone Administration See “Accessing the Zone Administration Window” on page 204 for more information. 2. Select the Alias tab (selected by default). 3. From the Name drop-down menu, select the Alias you want to rename. 4. Click the Rename button. The Rename an Alias dialog box appears. 5. Enter a new alias name. 6. Click the OK button. The Alias is renamed in the zoning database. 222 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Zone Administration About the Zone Tab Use the Zone tab to create, modify, rename, or delete zones in the zoning database. Zone Tab Example An example of a Zone tab is displayed in Figure 52. Figure 52: Zone Tab in the Zone Administration Window Zone Tab Descriptions The Zone buttons and fields are described in Table 58. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Zone Administration Table 58: Zone Tab Field Descriptions Field 224 Descriptions Zoning Method This displays the method you have selected to add members to the Zoning database. Choose the Zoning method in the View menu. Valid options are: ■ Mixed Zoning ■ Port Zoning ■ WWN Zoning ■ AL_PA Zoning The Zoning method determines the information displayed in the Member Selection List. Enabled Config This field displays the currently enabled Zone Configuration.
Zone Administration Table 58: Zone Tab Field Descriptions Field Descriptions Add Other ■ Other Port ■ Other WWN ■ Other AL_PA Click to add a Port, WWN or AL_PA that is not currently part of the fabric. A dialog box will display for you to type in the host that is not a member of the fabric. Message area Displays zoning commit messages on the switch. QuickHelp Status Bar Appears at the bottom of the window. Displays information for the current window. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Zone Administration Using the Zone Tab The use of the Zone tab to create, modify, rename, or delete zones in the zoning database is shown in the following sections. Creating a Zone To create a zone, perform the following steps: 1. Access the Zone Administration window. See “Accessing the Zone Administration Window” on page 204 for more information. 2. Select the View menu to determine the method used to view members.
Zone Administration 10. Repeat steps 10 and 11 to add more elements to your Zone. 11. Use the Add Other button to include a WWN, port, or QuickLoop (AL_PA) that is not currently a part of the fabric (optional). The new Zone appears in the Name drop-down list. Modifying the Members of a Zone To modify the members of a zone, perform the following steps: 1. Access the Zone Administration window. See “Accessing the Zone Administration Window” on page 204 for more information. 2. Select the Zone tab. 3.
Zone Administration See “Accessing the Zone Administration Window” on page 204 for more information. 2. Select the Zone tab. 3. From the Name drop-down menu, select the zone you want to rename. 4. Click the Rename button. The Rename a Zone dialog box appears. 5. Enter a new zone name. 6. Click the OK button. The zone is renamed in the zoning database. 228 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Zone Administration About the QuickLoop Tab Use the QuickLoop tab to manage QuickLoops in the zoning database. For more information regarding QuickLoops, see the HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide. QuickLoop Tab Example An example of the QuickLoop tab is shown in Figure 53. Figure 53: QuickLoop Tab in the Zone Administration Window QuickLoop Tab Descriptions The QuickLoop tab is described in Table 59. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Zone Administration Table 59: QuickLoop Tab Field Descriptions Field 230 Description Zoning Method This displays the method you have selected to add members to the Zoning database. Choose the zoning method in the View menu. Valid options are: ■ Mixed Zoning ■ Port Zoning ■ WWN Zoning ■ AL_PA Zoning The Zoning method determines the information displayed in the Member Selection List. Enabled Config This field displays the currently enabled zone configuration.
Zone Administration Using the QuickLoop Tab Use the QuickLoop tab to perform the QuickLoop operations described in the following sections. Creating a QuickLoop To create an alias, perform the following steps: 1. Access the Zone Administration window. See “Accessing the Zone Administration Window” on page 204 for more information. 2. Select the View menu to determine the method used to view members.
Zone Administration Note: There is a limit of two members per QuickLoop. 9. Click the Add Member button or use drag and drop to add QuickLoop members. Selected members are moved to the QuickLoop Members Window. 10. Repeat steps 10 and 11 to add more elements to your QuickLoop. 11. Use the Add Other button to include a WWN, port, or QuickLoop (AL_PA) that is not currently a part of the fabric (optional). The new QuickLoop appears in the Name drop-down list.
Zone Administration 5. Click the OK button. The selected QuickLoop is deleted from the zoning database. Renaming a QuickLoop To rename a QuickLoop, perform the following steps: 1. Access the Zone Administration window. See “Accessing the Zone Administration Window” on page 204 for more information. 2. Select the QuickLoop tab. 3. From the Name drop-down menu, select the QuickLoop you want to rename. 4. Click the Rename button. The Rename a QuickLoop dialog box appears. 5. Enter a new QuickLoop name. 6.
Zone Administration About the Fabric Assist Tab Use the Fabric Assist tab to create and manage Fabric Assist zones. Fabric Assist is a means of allowing private hosts to communicate with public targets across a switched fabric. Fabric Assist also allows private hosts to communicate with public targets that are not resident in the same switched fabric. Requirement: Creating a Fabric Zone requires a fabric host. The Fabric Assist tab is not available if you selected View > AL_PA Zoning.
Zone Administration Fabric Assist Descriptions The Fabric Assist fields are described in Table 60. Table 60: Fabric Assist Fields Descriptions Fields Descriptions Zoning Method This displays the method you have selected to add members to the Zoning database. Choose the zoning method in the View menu. Valid options are: ■ Mixed Zoning ■ Port Zoning ■ WWN Zoning ■ AL_PA Zoning The Zoning method determines the information displayed in the Member Selection List.
Zone Administration Table 60: Fabric Assist Fields Descriptions (Continued) Fields 236 Descriptions Add Other Button ■ Other ■ Other Port ■ Other WWN ■ Other AL_PA Click to add a Fabric Assist zone that is not currently part of the fabric. A dialog box will display for you to type in the host that is not a member of the fabric. Add Other Host Button ■ Other Host ■ Other Port Host ■ Other WWN Host Click to add a host that is not currently part of the fabric.
Zone Administration Using the Fabric Assist Tab The functions provided on the Fabric Assist tab are shown in the following sections. Creating a Fabric Assist Zone For this example, the Mixed Zone level is used. 1. Access the Zone Administration window; see “Accessing the Zone Administration Window” on page 204. The Zone Administration window appears. 2. Enter the admin level user name and password. 3. Select View > Mixed Zoning. You can select any view except the Device View. The Mixed View tab appears.
Zone Administration 3. From the Name drop-down menu, select the Fabric Assist zone you want to modify. 4. Highlight an element in the Member Selection list that you want to include in your Fabric Assist zone or highlight an element in the Fabric Assist Zone Members list that you want to delete. 5. Click the Add Member button to add a Fabric Assist zone member; or, Click the Remove Member button to remove an Fabric Assist zone member.
Zone Administration 4. Click the Rename button. The Rename a Fabric Assist Zone dialog box appears. 5. Enter a new Fabric Assist zone name. 6. Click the OK button. The Fabric Assist zone is renamed in the zoning database. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Zone Administration About the Config Tab Use the Config tab to create and manage configurations. Config Tab Example An example of the Config tab is shown in Figure 55. Figure 55: Config tab in the Zone Administration window Config Tab Descriptions The Config tab fields are described in Table 61. 240 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Zone Administration Table 61: Config Tab Field Descriptions Field Description Zoning Method This displays the method you have selected to add members to the Zoning database. Choose the zoning method in the View menu. Valid options are: ■ Mixed Zoning ■ Port Zoning ■ WWN Zoning ■ AL_PA Zoning The Zoning method determines the information displayed in the Member Selection List. Enabled Config This field displays the currently enabled configuration.
Zone Administration Table 61: Config Tab Field Descriptions (Continued) Field 242 Description Analyze Config Button Analyzes the configuration that is selected along with its member zones. A report is created that lists: ■ SAN components (Ports, WWNs, and AL_PAs) that are not included in the configuration. ■ SAN components (Ports, WWNs, and AL_PAs) that are contained in the configuration but not in the fabric. Message area Displays zoning commit messages on the switch.
Zone Administration Using the Config Tab The operations available on the Config tab are shown in the following sections. Creating a Configuration To create a Configuration, perform the following steps: 1. Access the Zone Administration window. See “Accessing the Zone Administration Window” on page 204 for more information. 2. Select the View menu to determine the method used to view members.
Zone Administration 11. Select the Actions > Save Config Only option. The new Config appears in the Name drop-down list. To enable the configuration, see “Enabling a Configuration” on page 214. Note: Any changes made to the currently enabled configuration will not appear until the configuration is re-enabled. Modifying the Members of a Config To modify the members of a Config, perform the following steps: 1. Access the Zone Administration window.
Zone Administration Deleting a Config You cannot delete a currently enabled configuration. To delete a config, perform the following steps: 1. Access the Zone Administration window. See “Accessing the Zone Administration Window” on page 204 for more information. 2. Select the Config tab. 3. From the Name drop-down menu, select the Config you want to delete. 4. Click the Delete button. The Confirm Deleting Config dialog opens. 5. Click the OK button. The selected Config is deleted from the Config database.
Zone Administration To enable the configuration, see “Enabling a Configuration” on page 214. Creating a Configuration Analysis Report 1. Access the Zone Administration window. See “Accessing the Zone Administration Window” on page 204 for more information. 2. Select the Config tab. 3. Select a Configuration to be analyzed from the Name drop-down menu. 4. Select the Analyze Config button. An analysis window appears. An example of an Analyze Config report is shown in Figure 56.
Zone Administration — SAN components (Ports, WWNs, and AL_PAs) that are not included in the configuration. — SAN components (Ports, WWNs, and AL_PAs) that are contained in the configuration but not in the fabric. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
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Port Management 10 This chapter provides the following information: ■ About Port Management, page 250 ■ Using Port Management, page 251 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Port Management About Port Management Port Management is performed through several different areas of Web Tools: 250 ■ The Port graphic located on the Switch View. ■ The Admin tabs. See the individual tabs in “About the Switch Admin Window” on page 92. ■ The Port Information window. See “Using the Port Graphic” on page 254. ■ The Zone Administration window. See “About Zone Administration” on page 200. Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Port Management Using Port Management The operations available on the Port Management tab are described in the following sections. Enabling or Disabling a Port When you disable a port, if that port is an ISL, the fabric reconfigures. If the port was connected to a device, that device is no longer accessible from the fabric. To enable or disable a port, perform the following steps. 1. Access the Admin Interface. See “Accessing the Switch Admin Window” on page 94 for more information. 2.
Port Management Configuring Port Speed 1. Access the Admin Interface. See “Accessing the Switch Admin Window” on page 94 for more information. 2. Select the Admin icon from the switch graphic. See “Switch Graphic Buttons” on page 54. The login dialog box appears. 3. Enter the admin level user name and password. 4. Select the Port Setting tab. 5. Select the desired speed for the corresponding port (see “About the Port Setting Tab” on page 115). 6. Click the Apply button. Assigning a Name to a Port 1.
Port Management About the Port Graphic Click on the Port graphic in the Switch view to access the Port Information View. For information regarding the Port Information view, see “About the Port Information View” on page 255. The Port graphics are numbered and have blinking LEDs. For LED status information, refer to the switch installation guide supplied with your specific switch (the installation guide is also available on the v3.1.x or v4.1.x Software CD).
Port Management Using the Port Graphic To access the Port Information View, perform the following steps: 1. Launch Web Tools. The Switch Explorer appears. 2. Click on the switch graphic from which you want to access port information. The port graphics appear at the top of the Switch graphic (see Figure 57). 3. Click on the port icon to which you want to view information. The Port Information View window appears. 4. Select the desired information tab (see “About the Port Information View” on page 255). 5.
Port Management About the Port Information View The following information appears at the top of the Port Information window, regardless of which tab is selected: Table 62: Port Information Window Field Description Port Name Displays the port name. Port WWN Displays the WWN assigned to the port. Port Module Displays the type of SFP. Port Status Displays the status of the port. Port Type Displays the type of port, such as U_Port or E_Port.
Port Management Figure 58: PortStats tab of the Port Information window PortStats Tab Descriptions The fields in the Port Information view > PortStats tab are described in Table 63. Table 63: Port Information Window PortStats Tab Field Descriptions Field 256 Description 4-Byte Word Transmitted Displays the number of four-byte words transmitted. 4-Byte Word Received Displays the number of four-byte words received. Frames Transmitted Displays the number of frames transmitted.
Port Management Table 63: Port Information Window PortStats Tab Field Descriptions (Continued) Field Description Link Control Frames Received Displays the number of link control frames received. Mcast Frames Received Displays the number of multicast frames received. Mcast Time-outs Displays the number of multicast time-outs. Mcast Frames Transmitted Displays the number of multicast frames transmitted. Time R_RDY Priority Displays the number of times R_RDY has priority over frames to be sent.
Port Management SFP Tab Example An example of the Port Information View > SFP tab is shown in Figure 59. Figure 59: SFP Tab of the Port Information Window SFP Tab Descriptions The fields in the Port Information view > SFP tab are described in Table 64. Table 64: Port Information Window SFP Tab Field Descriptions Field 258 Description Identifier Indicates the type of serial transceiver. Connector Indicates the external connector type, which can be one of the following: ■ LC (for 3800 and above).
Port Management Table 64: Port Information Window SFP Tab Field Descriptions (Continued) Field Description Speed Indicates the speed of the SFP in 100, 200, or 400 MB/sec. Media Indicates transmission mode, which can be one of the following: ■ SM - single mode ■ M5 - multi-mode, 50u ■ M6 - multi-mode, 62.
Port Management Table 64: Port Information Window SFP Tab Field Descriptions (Continued) Field Description Length 62.4u Indicates the length of link using 62.5um multi-mode fiber. Length cu Indicates the minimum length of link using copper cable. Vendor Name Indicates the number of the SFP vendor. Vendor OUI Indicates the unique identifier for the SFP vendor. Vendor PN Indicates the SFP vendor part number. Vendor Rev Indicates the SFP vendor revision number.
Port Management Figure 60: Loop Tab of the Port Information Window Loop Tab Descriptions The fields in the Port Information view > Loop tab are described in Table 65. Table 65: Port Information Window Loop Tab Field Descriptions Field Description FL Port Transfer Displays the number of times FL_Port used transfer state. FL Tenancies Displays the number of times FL_Port opens loop tenancy. NL Tenancies Displays the number of times NL_Port opens loop tenancy.
Port Management Table 65: Port Information Window Loop Tab Field Descriptions (Continued) Field 262 Description Times Being Bypassed Displays the number of times looplet was not included as part of QuickLoop. Last Time bypassed Displays the time that looplet was last bypassed. Local AL_PA List Displays the list of AL_PAs associated with devices connected to loop. QL Init Attempts Displays the number of times QuickLoop attempted initialization.
Troubleshooting Web Tools 11 This chapter provides the following information: ■ Web Tools Limitations, page 264 ■ Web Tools and Firmware Download, page 269 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
Troubleshooting Web Tools Web Tools Limitations This section provides information on limitations of Web Tools. Core Switch 2/64 in Web Tools Listed below are the known limitations in Web Tools, relating to the Core Switch 2/64: ■ For the Core Switch 2/64 neither CP is updated in the “Switch View” when switch 0 is being rebooted. The CP data displayed on this “Switch View” is dependent on Switch 0, and that data is not available when Switch 0 is rebooting.
Troubleshooting Web Tools ■ While doing an add, delete, or replace WWN from Web Tools zoning, in confirm window, if you select different single entries twice or more, the "select all" button may stop functioning. This can be seen on both Java plug in 1.2.2 and 1.3.1, but is fixed in 1.4.x. Workaround: Click "deselect all" and then click "select all" again.
Troubleshooting Web Tools information will not be shown. Workaround: Following a switch enable or disable, wait at least 25-30 seconds before further action. Telnet Button and Web Tools Listed below are the known limitations in Web Tools, relating to the Telnet button: ■ On a Solaris OS v8.0 system, a telnet session cannot be launched using the Telnet button in Web Tools if the path of the "xterm" application is not included in the PATH environment variable.
Troubleshooting Web Tools ■ In Web Tools under the Admin- Routing page, when viewing the details of the Routing Table in a pop up window, the open window locks out all other input on other views that are open for any switch. Workaround: If you are locked out of adding input to Web Tools windows, verify that you do not have a pop up window open. You must close this window using the windows "X" close icon.
Troubleshooting Web Tools Web Tools and the JRE Listed below are the known limitations in Web Tools, relating to the JRE. 268 ■ Under some circumstances, users may see a rectangular black area corresponding to an applet ICON graphic. Workaround: In the Solaris environment, this situation is sometimes traceable to a mismatch between the Java Plug-in and the version of Netscape. Ensure that the proper JRE has been installed and the correct version of Netscape is being executed.
Troubleshooting Web Tools Web Tools and Firmware Download There are multiple phases involved with firmware download and activation. When Web Tools reports that firmware download has been completed successfully, this indicates that a basic sanity check, package retrieval, package unloading, and verification was successful. Note: Web Tools currently forces a full package install. To perform an incremental upgrade use the Fabric OS command line interface.
Troubleshooting Web Tools 270 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.
glossary Glossary This glossary defines terms used in this guide or related to this product and is not a comprehensive glossary of computer terms. Glossary 16-port card The Fibre Channel port card provided with the StorageWorks Core switch. Contains 16 Fibre Channel ports and the corresponding LEDs indicating port status and speed. See also port card. 8b/10b Encoding An encoding scheme that converts each 8-bit byte into 10 bits. Used to balance ones and zeros in high-speed transports.
Glossary Alias An alternate name for an element or group of elements in the fabric. Aliases can be used to simplify the entry of port numbers and WWNs when creating zones. Alias Address Identifier An address identifier recognized by a port in addition to its standard identifier. An alias address identifier may be shared by multiple ports. See also alias. Alias AL_PA An AL_PA value recognized by an L_Port in addition to the AL_PA assigned to the port. See also AL_PA.
Glossary ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A transport used for transmitting data over LANs or WANs that transmit fixed-length units of data. Provides any-to-any connectivity, and allows nodes to transmit simultaneously. Auto-negotiate Speed Process that allows two devices at either end of a link segment to negotiate common features, speed (e.g., 1 or 2 Gbps) and functions. Autosense Process during which a network device automatically senses the speed of another device.
Glossary Beginning Running Disparity The disparity at the transmitter or receiver when the special character associated with an ordered set is encoded or decoded. See also disparity. BER Bit Error Rate. The rate at which bits are expected to be received in error. Expressed as the ratio of error bits to total bits transmitted. See also error. BISR Built-In Self Repair. Refers to the range of algorithms and circuit techniques to replace fault elements in a VLSI circuit with redundant fault-free ones.
Glossary Boot Monitor Code used to initialize the CP (control processor) environment after powering on. Identifies the amount of memory available and how to access it, and retrieves information about system buses. Broadcast The transmission of data from a single source to all devices in the fabric, regardless of zoning. See also multicast, unicast. Buffer-to-buffer Flow Control Management of the frame transmission rate in either a point-to-point topology or in an arbitrated loop. See also BB_Credit.
Glossary Class F Connectionless service for control traffic between switches, with notification of delivery or non-delivery of data between the E_Ports. Class of Service A specified set of delivery characteristics and attributes for frame delivery. CLI Command line interface. Interface that depends entirely on the use of commands, such as through telnet or SNMP, and does not involve a Graphic User Interface (GUI). CLS Close Primitive Signal.
Glossary Configuration How a system is set up. May refer to hardware or software. ■ Hardware: The number, type, and arrangement of components that make up a system or network. ■ Software: The set of parameters that guide switch operation. May include general system parameters, IP address information, Domain ID, and other information. Modifiable by any login with administrative privileges. May also refer to a set of zones. See also zone configuration.
Glossary CT_HDR Common Transport Header. A header that conforms to the Fibre Channel Common Transport (FC_CT) protocol. CT_IU Common Transport Information Unit. An information unit that conforms to the Fibre Channel Common Transport (FC_CT) protocol. Current Fill Word The fill word currently selected by the LPSM. See also fill word, LPSM. Cut-through A switching technique that allows the route for a frame to be selected as soon as the destination address is received. See also route.
Glossary Device Connection Controls Enables organizations to bind an individual device port to a set of one or more switch ports. Device ports are specified by a WWN and typically represent HBAs (servers). See also access control lists. Device A disk, a RAID, or an HBA. Disparity The relationship of ones and zeros in an encoded character. “Neutral disparity” means an equal number of each, “positive disparity” means a majority of ones, and “negative disparity” means a majority of zeros.
Glossary E_Port Expansion Port. A type of switch port that can be connected to an E_Port on another switch to create an ISL. See also ISL. EE_Credit End-to-end Credit. The number of receive buffers allocated by a recipient port to an originating port. Used by Class 1 and 2 services to manage the exchange of frames across the fabric between source and destination. See also End-to-end Flow Control, BB_Credit. EIA Rack A storage rack that meets the standards set by the Electronics Industry Association.
Glossary Exchange The highest level Fibre Channel mechanism used for communication between N_Ports. Composed of one or more related sequences, and can work in either one or both directions. Extended Fabric An HP product that runs on Fabric OS and allows creation of a Fibre Channel fabric interconnected over distances of up to 100 kilometers. Extended Fabric is a means of allowing the implementation and management of SANs over extended distances.
Glossary Fabric Configuration Server One or more designated HP switches that store and manage the configuration and security parameters for all other switches in the fabric. These switches are designated by WWN, and the list of designated switches is known fabric-wide. Fabric Manager An HP product that works in conjunction with Web Tools to provide a graphical user interface for managing switch groups (such as the SAN Switch Integrated/32) as a single unit, instead of as separate switches.
Glossary FC-FLA The Fibre Channel Fabric Loop Attach standard defined by ANSI. FCIA Fibre Channel Industry Association. An international organization of Fibre Channel industry professionals. Among other things, provides oversight of ANSI and industry developed standards. FCP Fibre Channel Protocol. Mapping of protocols onto the Fibre Channel standard protocols. For example, SCSI FCP maps SCSI-3 onto Fibre Channel. FC-PH-1, 2, 3 The Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling Interface standards defined by ANSI.
Glossary Firmware Download Loading firmware down from a server into a switch. Firmware The basic operating system provided with the hardware. FL_Port Fabric Loop Port. A port that is able to transmit under fabric protocol and also has arbitrated loop capabilities. Can be used to connect an NL_Port to a switch. See also F_Port, Fx_Port. Flash Partition Two redundant usable areas, called “partitions,” into which firmware can be downloaded in the StorageWorks Core switch.
Glossary FS_REQ Fibre Channel Services Request. A request for a Fibre Channel services function, or notification of a fabric condition or event. FS_RJT Fibre Channel Services Reject. An indication that a request for Fibre Channel services could not be processed. FS Fibre Channel Service. A service that is defined by Fibre Channel standards and exists at a well-known address. For example, the Simple Name Server is a Fibre Channel service. See also FSP. FSPF Fabric Shortest Path First.
Glossary GBIC Gigabit interface converter. A removable serial transceiver module that allows gigabaud physical-level transport for Fibre Channel and gigabit Ethernet. Typically refers only to the SC-form factor transceivers. See also SFP. Gbps Gigabits per second (1,062,500,000 bits/second). GBps Gigabytes per second (1,062,500,000 bytes/second).
Glossary Host A computer that accesses storage devices over the fabric. May also be referred to as a server. See also workstation. Hot Pluggable A FRU capability that indicates it may be extracted or installed while customer data is otherwise flowing in the chassis. Hub A Fibre Channel wiring concentrator that collapses a loop topology into a physical star topology. Nodes are automatically added to the loop when active and removed when inactive. IBTA The InfiniBand Trade Association (IBTA).
Glossary Isolated E_Port An E_Port that is online but not operational due to overlapping Domain IDs or nonidentical parameters (such as E_D_TOVs). See also E_Port. ISL Interswitch Link. a Fibre Channel link from the E_Port of one switch to the E_Port of another. See also E_Port, cascade, ISL Trunking. ISL Trunking An HP feature that enables distribution of traffic over the combined bandwidth of up to four ISLs (between adjacent switches), while preserving in-order delivery.
Glossary L_Port Loop Port. A node port (NL_Port) or fabric port (FL_Port) that has arbitrated loop capabilities. An L_Port can be in one of two modes: ■ Fabric mode: Connected to a port that is not loop capable, and using fabric protocol. ■ Loop mode: In an arbitrated loop and using loop protocol. An L_Port in loop mode can also be in participating mode or non-participating mode. See also Non-participating Mode, Participating Mode.
Glossary Loop Failure Loss of signal within a loop for any period of time, or loss of synchronization for longer than the time-out value. See also error. Loop Initialization The logical procedure used by an L_Port to discover its environment. Can be used to assign AL_PA addresses, detect loop failure, or reset a node. Loop_ID A hex value representing one of the 127 possible AL_PA values in an arbitrated loop. Looplet A set of devices connected in a loop to a port that is a member of another loop.
Glossary Modem Serial Port The upper serial port on the CP Card of the StorageWorks Core switch. Can be used to connect the CP Card to a modem with a standard 9-pin modem cable. Consists of a DB-9 connector wired as a RS-232 device, and can be connected by serial cable to a DCE device. A Hayes-compatible modem or Hayes-emulation is required. The device name is ttyS1. See also DB-9 connector, DCE port, terminal serial port.
Glossary NL_Port Node Loop Port. A node port that has arbitrated loop capabilities. Used to connect an equipment port to the fabric in a loop configuration through an FL_Port. See also N_Port, Nx_Port. Node Name The unique identifier for a node, communicated during login and port discovery. Node A Fibre Channel device that contains an N_Port or NL_Port. Non-participating Mode A mode in which an L_Port in a loop is inactive and cannot arbitrate or send frames, but can retransmit any received transmissions.
Glossary Ordered Set A transmission word that uses 8B/10B mapping and begins with the K28.5 character. Ordered sets occur outside of frames, and include the following items: ■ Frame delimiters: Mark frame boundaries and describe frame contents. ■ Primitive signals: Indicate events. ■ Primitive sequences: Indicate or initiate port states. Ordered sets are used to differentiate Fibre Channel control information from data frames and to manage the transport of frames.
Glossary Point-to-point A Fibre Channel topology that employs direct links between each pair of communicating entities. See also topology. Port Cage The metal casing extending out of the optical port on the switch, and in which the SFP can be inserted. Port Card A Fibre Channel card that contains optical or copper port interfaces, and acts like a switch module. See also 16-port card. Port Module A collection of ports in a switch. Port_Name The unique identifier assigned to a Fibre Channel port.
Glossary Public Device A device that supports arbitrated loop protocol, can interpret 8-bit addresses, and can log into the fabric. Public Loop An arbitrated loop that includes a participating FL_Port, and may contain both public and private NL_Ports. Public NL_Port An NL_Port that logs into the fabric, can function within either a public or a private loop, and can communicate with either private or public NL_Ports. Quad A group of four adjacent ports that share a common pool of frame buffers.
Glossary RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks. A collection of disk drives that appear as a single volume to the server and are fault tolerant through mirroring or parity checking. See also JBOD. Remote Fabric A fabric that spans across WANs by using protocol translation (a process also known as tunneling) such as Fibre Channel over ATM or Fibre Channel over IP.
Glossary RSCN Registered State Change Notification. A switch function that allows notification of fabric changes to be sent from the switch to specified nodes. RX_ID Responder Exchange Identifier. A 2-byte field in the frame header used by the responder of the Exchange to identify frames as being part of a particular exchange. SAN Storage Area Network. A network of systems and storage devices that communicate using Fibre Channel protocols. See also fabric.
Glossary SFP Small form factor pluggable. A transceiver used on 2 Gbps switches that replaces the GBIC. Refers to the LC-form factor transceiver. See also GBIC. SID/DID Source identifier/Destination identifier. S_ID is a 3-byte field in the frame header that is used to indicate the address identifier of the N_Port from which the frame was sent. Single Mode The fiber optic cabling standard that, when used in conjunction with a 1300 nm laser light, can transfer data up to 10 km between devices.
Glossary Switch Hardware that routes frames according to Fibre Channel protocol and is controlled by software. SWL Short Wavelength. A type of fiber optic cabling that is based on 850-mm lasers and supports 1.0625-Gbps link speeds. May also refer to the type of GBIC or SFP. See also LWL. Tachyon A chip developed by Hewlett-Packard, and used in various devices. This chip has FC-0 through FC-2 on one chip. Target A storage device on a Fibre Channel network. See also Initiator.
Glossary Transceiver Device that converts one form of signaling to another for transmission and reception; in fiber optics, it refers to optical and electrical. Transfer State The state in which a port can establish circuits with multiple ports without reentering the arbitration cycle for each circuit. This state can only be accessed by an L_Port in the Open state. Translative Mode A mode in which private devices can communicate with public devices across the fabric.
Glossary ULP Upper-level Protocol. The protocol that runs on top of Fibre Channel. Typical upper-level protocols are SCSI, IP, HIPPI, and IPI. Unicast The transmission of data from a single source to a single destination. See also broadcast, multicast. user account A login intended for use by the customer to monitor, but not control, switch operation. See also account level switches. VC Virtual circuit. A one-way path between N_Ports that allows fractional bandwidth.
Glossary Zone A set of devices and hosts attached to the same fabric and configured as being in the same zone. Devices and hosts within the same zone have access permission to others in the zone, but are not visible to any outside the zone. See also Zoning. Zone Alias A name assigned to a device or group of devices in a zone. Aliases can greatly simplify the zone administrative process. See also alias. Zone Configuration A specified set of zones.
index A B backing up firmware config file 106 basic monitoring example 164 performance monitor 164 basic monitoring fields 165 Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide Index C Index Accessing Hi Availability Interface 89 actions menu performance monitor 154 actions menu, performance monitor fields 154 using 161 admin interface about 92 example 92 administrative interface 4.
Index document conventions 19 prerequisites 18 related documentation 18 dynamic load sharing 131 enabling/disabling 140 E example 67 extended fabrics tab about 142 example 143 fields 143 long distance settings 142 using 145 F fabric assist 235 Fabric Events View 190 fabric management toolbar 29 fabric parameters 122 Fabric Topology View 50, 192 fabric watch 172 Fabric Watch View Alarm Notifications tab 174 FAN frame notification configuring 130 field descriptions 235 advanced monitoring 168 alarm notific
Index technical support 21 I in-order delivery enabling/disabling 140 routing 131 installing additional Web Tools licenses through web 42 Java Plug-in 40 the first Web Tools license through the web 42 web browser 38 Web Tools by Telnet 41 J Java Plug-in installing 40 requirements 37 K key, license 38 L launching HP Web Tools 43 license adding to a switch 114 license admin tab about 112 example 112 fields 112 using 114 license key 38 long distance settings, extended fabrics 142 long-distance port config
Index display canvas configurations example 155 display canvas configurations fields 156 example 152 performance graphs menu 163 print all graphs 160 printing graphs 162 save canvas configuration, descriptions 157 save canvas configuration, example 157 SCSI vs.
Index about 67 fields 67 view 67 switch info button descriptions 78 switch information tab about 95 example 95 fields 96 switch report 97 using 97 switch management, overview 31 switch requirements 36 switch status about 65 example 65 using 66 switch status, about 65 switch view example 62, 63 symbols in text 19 syslog IP 98 syslog IP address configure 102 system parameters example 128 fields 129 T technical support, HP 21 telnet button about 71 field descriptions 72 Telnet Example 71 Telnet, using to ins
