Emulex 375 manual Managing the Switch, Frequent Switch Configuration Tasks

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EMULEX MODEL 375 SAN STORAGE SWITCH	CHAPTER 3: SWITCH MANAGEMENT
USER’S GUIDE

MANAGING THE SWITCH

The Emulex® Model 375 SAN Storage Switch provides several options for managing and configuring the switch to meet the needs of the network environment.

This section describes how to log in to the switch, configure switch and port settings, manage firmware and configuration files, and configure One-Step Zoning, Automatic Trunking, and Load Balancing.

Frequent Switch Configuration Tasks

A list of frequent switch configuration-related tasks is provided below. The list displays the task, the corresponding Web Manager command, and a reference to where more information may be found in this guide.

To…	Click…	In this guide, see...

View switch status	Storage Switch	“Viewing Switch Status” on page 49.

Change general switch	Switch > Configuration	“Configuring the Switch Settings” on
configuration		page 22.

Change the IP Address	Switch > Configuration	“Network Location” on page 23

Change the switch speed	Switch > Configuration	“Switch Speed” on page 24.

View the event log	Switch > Event Log	“Viewing the Event Log” on page 52.

Configure traps	Switch > SNMP Traps	“Setting SNMP Traps” on page 25.

Upgrade the firmware	Switch > Files	“Switch Firmware Files” on page 37.

Change the Port Smart	Port > Smart Settings	“Configuring the Port Smart Settings” on
Settings		page 29.

Configure One-Step	Advanced Functions >	“One-Step Zoning” on page 39.
Zoning	One-Step Zoning

Configure Automatic	Advanced Functions >	“Automatic Trunking” on page 46.
Trunking	Automatic Trunking

Configure Load Balancing	Advanced Functions >	“Load Balancing” on page 47.
	Load Balancing

Reset the switch	Reboot	“Configuring the Switch Settings” on
		page 22.

For information on viewing switch status and information, see “Monitoring the Switch” on page 49.

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Contents Emulex Model ART N Umber 00041392-002 R EV. B Table of Contents Chapter Introduction OverviewFeatures Inspeed TechnologySwitch Applications Storage Consolidation and Shared Storage Pooling3depicts a sample tape library consolidation configuration Tape Library ConsolidationRich Media Server ClusteringInstallation Preparation To unpack the switchRack Installation Desktop InstallationSwitch Installation To place the switch on a desktopInstalling the Retention Clips optional To install the retention clipTo insert the power cord with the retention clip in place To remove the power cord with the retention clip in placeSwitch Leds Ethernet LEDsEthernet LEDs indicate the network connection status System LEDs Port LEDsPower Supply/Fan Module LED Installing an SFP Attaching a Device to the SwitchRemoving an SFP SFP CompatibilityBooting the Switch and SAN To boot the switch and SANPower SUPPLY/FAN Module Replacement To remove an old power supply/fan moduleTo insert a new power supply/fan module Chapter Switch Management Configuring the Network Interface Getting StartedTo connect through a serial interface Connecting to the Web Manager Command Button Description SubmitWeb Manager Overview To connect to the Web ManagerCommand Button Description Cancel RebootLogin/Logout DocumentationInitial Switch Setup Log in to the SwitchChange the Password To log in to the switchChange the Switch Name To view the current date and time Click Switch Date & TimeTo set the date and time settings To change the switch name Click Switch ConfigurationManaging the Switch Frequent Switch Configuration TasksLogging in to the Switch Configuring the Switch SettingsTo change a switch setting To reset the switchGeneral Switch Settings Switch IdentificationNetwork Location Switch Speed To change the switch speed Click Switch ConfigurationVersion Information Blocking ARBSetting Snmp Traps To configure an Snmp trapConfiguring Date and Time Settings To change the time Click Switch Date & TimeTo synchronize time with the host system Click Host Time Changing the Password Switch Password page appearsOpening a Telnet Session Adjusting the Switch Thresholds Switch Thresholds page appearsTo change switch thresholds or time intervals Configuring the Port Smart Settings To view the Port Smart Settings Click Port Smart SettingsPort Smart Settings page appears Default Smart Settings Creating Custom Smart Settings To assign a Smart Setting to one or more portsTo set all ports to the currently selected Smart Setting To create a custom Smart SettingSmart Setting Assignments To modify a custom Smart SettingTo rename a custom Smart Setting To delete a custom Smart SettingPre-Insertion Testing Following settings are availablePort Information Setting Description Stealth Intelligent Change Change NotificationsManager Change Notification onPort Recovery Diagnostics Setting Description Port ControlBypass on Clock Delta Managing Firmware and Configuration Files Switch Firmware FilesTo load new firmware on the switch To check for new firmwareSwitch Configuration Files Restoring the Factory Default SettingsOne-Step Zoning Color Description Down redUp green Not Active yellowSingle-Switch Zoning Adding Devices to Multiple Zones To add storage devices to multiple zonesMultiple Switch Zoning 16 Ports in Multiple Zones on the One-Step ZoningRecovering a Bad Zone Automatically Alpa ZoningConnecting Ports Through Hard Zoning To set up Hard ZoningCascading Switches String CascadesTree Cascades Automatic Trunking 22 Automatic Trunking exampleLoad Balancing 23 Advanced Functions Automatic TrunkingLoad Indicators To change the load balancing settingsViewing Switch Status Monitoring the SwitchFairness and Prioritization Switch Information Current status is provided for the following itemsPort Utilization and Health Port Color Indication GreenYellow RedTo view the event log Click Switch Event Log Viewing the Event LogEvent Log Messages page appears Last time the event log was polled appears at the topViewing Port Information To view port information Click Port InformationPort Information page appears Viewing Port Utilization Port Utilization page appearsValue Description High AverageViewing Port Diagnostics Port Diagnostics page appearsTo save diagnostic information To reset a port Click Advanced Functions Diagnostics PortManual Port Operation To clear the countersViewing Ordered Sets CRC Error Detection Indication F7 InitializationChange Notification UnknownTroubleshooting Device Connections Troubleshooting Management Connections Port Bypass Conditions and RecoveryDefault Smart Setting Attributes Fibre Channel References Appendixes Switch Specifications Operating ConditionsConnecting to the CLI Logging in and OUTTo connect through a network interface To log in to the CLIUsing the CLI Frequent Switch Configuration TasksCLI Commands Severity Description Level Event Event Message SeverityError during Port Disc Port Ptbi failed due to timeoutLIP Cycle Timeout System config reset to factory defaultArbitrated Loop Physical Addresses Hex DecimalAlpa or Arbitrated Loop Physical AddressArbitration Current Fill WordIndex SFP Part Number 00041392-002 REV. 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