Introduction
Switch management
Fabrics are managed with following tools:
■Switch Manager user interface
■Command Line Interface
■File Transfer Protocol
■Simple Network Management Protocol
Switch Manager user interface
Switch Manager is a
Command Line Interface
The CLI provides monitoring and configuration functions by which the administrator can manage the fabric and its switches, and can be accessed over an Ethernet connection or a serial connection. See “Management System Requirements” on page 63 for connection information and refer to the HP StorageWorks 2/8q Fibre Channel Switch Management User Guide for information about the CLI.
File Transfer Protocol
FTP provides the command line interface for exchanging files between the switch and the management workstation. These files include firmware image files, configuration files, and log files.
Simple Network Management Protocol
SNMP provides monitoring and trap functions for the fabric. This switch supports SNMP versions 1 and 2, the Fibre Alliance Management Information Base
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