Emulex 375 manual Version Information, Switch Speed, Blocking ARB, Agent Up Time

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

To change the switch’s network location settings:

1.Click Switch > Configuration.

2.Enter the new value in the appropriate text box.

3.Click Submit.

The Switch Configuration page displays the updated information.

Version Information

The different software and hardware versions include:

Setting	Description

MAC ID	A unique device address (MAC address) assigned to each switch at the
	factory. This setting cannot be configured or modified.

Switch FW Version	The current firmware loaded onto the switch.

Switch HW Version	The hardware version of the switch. This setting cannot be configured or
	modified.

SOC Version	The SOC 320 version that is used in the switch. This setting cannot be
	configured or modified.

MIB Version	The proprietary Management Information Base version that is supported
	through SNMP. This setting cannot be configured or modified.

Switch Speed

The Switch Speed setting indicates the current speed per port at which the switch is running. All ports operate at the same speed. The default switch speed is set to 2.125 Gb/s.

To change the switch speed:

1.Click Switch > Configuration.

2.Select the desired speed.

Setting

1Gb/s

2Gb/s

Description

Set switch speed to 1.0625 Gb/s.

Set switch speed to 2.125 Gb/s.

3. Click Submit.

Blocking ARB

When two ports start a communication session, the Blocking ARB is sent to all other ports trying to communicate with those ports until the connection is terminated. The default setting is "FF". If other connected devices use the "FF" setting for another purpose, select another Blocking ARB value (for example, "FB"). Under normal circumstances, this setting does not need to be modified.

Agent Up Time

The Agent Up Time field displays the duration of time that the switch has been operational. If the switch is rebooted or power is cycled, this value is reset.

The Agent Up Time field is for display purposes and cannot be configured.

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Contents Emulex Model ART N Umber 00041392-002 R EV. B Table of Contents Overview Chapter IntroductionInspeed Technology FeaturesStorage Consolidation and Shared Storage Pooling Switch ApplicationsTape Library Consolidation 3depicts a sample tape library consolidation configurationServer Clustering Rich MediaTo unpack the switch Installation PreparationTo place the switch on a desktop Rack InstallationDesktop Installation Switch InstallationTo remove the power cord with the retention clip in place Installing the Retention Clips optionalTo install the retention clip To insert the power cord with the retention clip in placeSwitch Leds Ethernet LEDsEthernet LEDs indicate the network connection status Port LEDs System LEDsPower Supply/Fan Module LED SFP Compatibility Installing an SFPAttaching a Device to the Switch Removing an SFPTo boot the switch and SAN Booting 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 To connect to the Web Manager Connecting to the Web ManagerCommand Button Description Submit Web Manager OverviewDocumentation Command Button Description CancelReboot Login/LogoutTo log in to the switch Initial Switch SetupLog in to the Switch Change the PasswordTo change the switch name Click Switch Configuration Change the Switch NameTo view the current date and time Click Switch Date & Time To set the date and time settingsFrequent Switch Configuration Tasks Managing the SwitchTo reset the switch Logging in to the SwitchConfiguring the Switch Settings To change a switch settingGeneral Switch Settings Switch IdentificationNetwork Location Blocking ARB Switch SpeedTo change the switch speed Click Switch Configuration Version InformationTo configure an Snmp trap Setting Snmp TrapsConfiguring 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 To create a custom Smart Setting Creating Custom Smart SettingsTo assign a Smart Setting to one or more ports To set all ports to the currently selected Smart SettingTo delete a custom Smart Setting Smart Setting AssignmentsTo modify a custom Smart Setting To rename a custom Smart SettingPre-Insertion Testing Following settings are availablePort Information Change Notification on Setting Description Stealth Intelligent ChangeChange Notifications ManagerPort Recovery Diagnostics Setting Description Port ControlBypass on Clock Delta To check for new firmware Managing Firmware and Configuration FilesSwitch Firmware Files To load new firmware on the switchRestoring the Factory Default Settings Switch Configuration FilesNot Active yellow One-Step ZoningColor Description Down red Up greenSingle-Switch Zoning To add storage devices to multiple zones Adding Devices to Multiple Zones16 Ports in Multiple Zones on the One-Step Zoning Multiple Switch ZoningAlpa Zoning Recovering a Bad Zone AutomaticallyTo set up Hard Zoning Connecting Ports Through Hard ZoningCascading Switches String CascadesTree Cascades 22 Automatic Trunking example Automatic Trunking23 Advanced Functions Automatic Trunking Load BalancingTo change the load balancing settings Load IndicatorsViewing Switch Status Monitoring the SwitchFairness and Prioritization Current status is provided for the following items Switch InformationRed Port Utilization and HealthPort Color Indication Green YellowLast time the event log was polled appears at the top To view the event log Click Switch Event LogViewing the Event Log Event Log Messages page appearsViewing Port Information To view port information Click Port InformationPort Information page appears Average Viewing Port UtilizationPort Utilization page appears Value Description HighPort Diagnostics page appears Viewing Port DiagnosticsTo clear the counters To save diagnostic informationTo reset a port Click Advanced Functions Diagnostics Port Manual Port OperationViewing Ordered Sets Notification Unknown CRC ErrorDetection Indication F7 Initialization ChangeTroubleshooting Device Connections Port Bypass Conditions and Recovery Troubleshooting Management ConnectionsDefault Smart Setting Attributes Fibre Channel References Appendixes Operating Conditions Switch SpecificationsTo log in to the CLI Connecting to the CLILogging in and OUT To connect through a network interfaceFrequent Switch Configuration Tasks Using the CLICLI Commands Event Event Message Severity Severity Description LevelSystem config reset to factory default Error during Port DiscPort Ptbi failed due to timeout LIP Cycle TimeoutHex Decimal Arbitrated Loop Physical AddressesCurrent Fill Word Alpa or ArbitratedLoop Physical Address ArbitrationIndex SFP Part Number 00041392-002 REV. 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