Switch Module Management
Switch Module Management
The switch supports the following management tools:
•McDATA Embedded Web Server
•McDATA Element Manager
•Command Line Interface
•Simple Network Management Protocol
•File Transfer Protocol
McDATA Embedded Web Server
McDATA Embedded Web Server is a graphical user interface that provides both fabric and switch module management functions. Because McDATA Embedded Web Server resides in the switch firmware, no installation is needed. You can run one instance of the McDATA Embedded Web Server at a time by opening the switch IP address with an internet browser. Refer to the McDATA Switch Module Management Guide for information about the McDATA Embedded Web Server.
McDATA Element Manager
McDATA Element Manager is a subset of the McDATA Embedded Web
Server and enables you to manage a single switch through EFCM. To open
McDATA Element Manager through EFCM, you must install the Element
Manager (PFE) key on the switch module. For information about McDATA
Element Manager and its capabilities, refer to the McDATA Switch Module
Management Guide.
Command Line Interface
The command line interface (CLI) provides monitoring and configuration functions by which the administrator can manage the fabric and its switches. The CLI is accessible over an Ethernet connection. Refer to McDATA 4416 Command Line Interface Guide for more information.
Simple Network Management Protocol
SNMP provides monitoring and trap functions for the fabric. The switch module firmware supports SNMP versions 1 and 2, the Fibre Alliance Management Information Base
File Transfer Protocol
FTP provides the command line interface for exchanging files between the switch module and the management workstation. These files include firmware image files, configuration files, and log files. Refer to the McDATA 4416 Command Line Interface Guide for an example of using FTP to transfer configuration backup files.