HP 5697-7483 Disabling and enabling a port, Using Dynamic Ports On Demand Dpod, Dpod commands

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1.If you have not already done so, connect to the switch, and log in as admin, as described in Connect to the Command Line Interface.

2.Issue the switchDisable command.

All Fibre Channel ports on the switch are taken offline. If the switch was part of a fabric, the fabric reconfigures.

To enable:

1.If you have not already done so, connect to the switch and log in as admin as described in Connect to the Command Line Interface, page 25.

2.Issue the switchEnable command.

All Fibre Channel ports that pass the Power-on Self Test (POST) are enabled. If the switch has interswitch links (ISLs) to a fabric, it joins the fabric.

Disabling and enabling a port

To enable a port:

1.Connect to the switch and log in as admin as described in Connect to the Command Line Interface, page 25.

2.Issue portenable portnumber where portnumber is the port number of the port you want to enable.

To disable:

1.If you have not already done so, connect to the switch and log in as admin as described in Connect to the Command Line Interface, page 25.

2.Issue portdisable portnumber where portnumber is the port number of the port you want to disable.

Using Dynamic Ports On Demand (DPOD)

DPOD functionality does not require a predefined assignment of ports. Port assignment is determined by the total number of ports in use as well as the number of purchased ports.

In summary, the DPOD feature simplifies port management by:

•Automatically detecting HBA connected server ports or cabled ports

•Automatically enabling ports

•Automatically assigning port licenses

To initiate DPOD, use the licensePort command, as described in DPOD commands, page 28.

IMPORTANT:

For the Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch, DPOD works only if the server blade is installed with an HBA present. A server blade that does not have a functioning HBA will not be treated as an active link for the purpose of initial POD port assignment.

DPOD commands

Use the licensePort command to manage dynamic POD assignments with the following options:

•licensePort –reserve portnum reserves a future license assignment for a specific port, even if the port is currently offline.

•licensePort –release portnum removes a license from a port.

•portCfgPersistentDisable blocks a specific port from future assignments.

•licensePort -showdisplays an overview of the POD license status and port assignments.

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Contents Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class Page Contents Managing the 8Gb SAN Switch Regulatory compliance and safetySAN Switch technical specifications Electrostatic dischargeIndex Figures Tables Page SAN Switch related documentation About this guideIntended audience HP BladeSystem c-Class related documentationDocument conventions and symbols HP contact informationDocument conventions Convention ElementSubscription service Other HP websitesDocumentation feedback TIPAbout this guide 8Gb SAN Switch features OverviewComponent identification Item number Description8Gb SAN Switch licensing 8Gb SAN Switch redundancyInternal ports summary ISL trunking groups Supported optional softwareOptional software kits Option Part numberSupported SFP transceiver options Through lists the only supported SFPsOptional Long Wave 4Gb SFPs Distance OM2 Cable OM3 CableOverview Setup Shipping carton contentsInstallation and safety considerations Install the 8Gb SAN SwitchInstalling multiple switches Electrical considerationsScale 2/3 = OA power verification Check LEDsSet the switch Ethernet IP address Using Enclosure Bay IP Addressing EbipaUsing external Dhcp Setting the IP address manually Connect to the Command Line Interface Configure the 8Gb SAN Switch Items required for configuration Setting the date and time Verifying installed licensesModifying the FC domain ID optional Disabling and enabling a switchEnter a unique domain ID. For example Dpod commands Using Dynamic Ports On Demand DpodDisabling and enabling a port Example for Brocade 8/12 SAN Switch Verifying the configurationEnter fabricshow to get general information about the fabric Backing up the configurationManaging the 8Gb SAN Switch Management features8Gb SAN Switch management features Management tool Out-of-band support In-band supportMaintaining the 8Gb SAN Switch Installing dust covers in empty portsConnecting with a management station Replacing an SFP transceiverDiagnostic tests Powering on and offOrient the SFP with the appropriate port. See and Table LED indicators Item Number Description LED indicatorsInterpreting LED activity LED patternsModule status LED patterns Port link status LED patternsModule Status LED patterns during normal operation Port link status LED patternsBoot Post and boot specificationsInterpreting Post results Firmware update About the reset buttonReplacing a faulty 8Gb SAN Switch Rebooting the switchBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class Managing the 8Gb SAN Switch Regulatory compliance and safety Regulatory complianceRegulatory compliance identification numbers Laser device complianceInternational notices and statements Canadian notice avis CanadienEuropean union regulatory notice Bsmi notice Japanese notice Safety Battery replacement noticeTaiwan battery recycling notice Korean noticePower cords Japanese power cord statementRegulatory compliance and safety How to prevent electrostatic discharge Electrostatic dischargeGrounding methods This appendix provides the following informationElectrostatic discharge SAN Switch technical specifications General specificationsGeneral specifications Specification DescriptionWeight and physical dimensions 8Gb SAN Switch physical dimensionsEnvironmental requirements Environmental requirementsSupported SFPs Supported HBAsSAN Switch technical specifications Glossary FCS switch Fibre Channel fill word DLSDomain ID EdtovFlogi FRUFSP FspfLIP LmtovLpsm LWLPlogi RatovRAID RrtovRscn SANSdram SnmpWWN Fabric has a distinct WWNGlossary Index ISLTrunking groups LEDTransceiver, 13, 14, 25, 33, 35
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