HP SAN manual Rediscovering a fabric, Fabric services

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Deactivating a security set

Only one security set can be active at one time. To deactivate an active security set from the faceplate display:

1.Select Security > Deactivate Security Set.

2.Select a security set from the drop-down list in the Deactivate Security Set dialog.

3.Click Yes to confirm that you want to deactivate the active security set in the Deactivate Security Set dialog.

Configured Security data window

The Configured Security data window displays a graphical representation of all security sets, security groups, and security group members in the database. Click the Configured Security data window tab in

the faceplate display to open the Configured Security data window.

Active Security data window

The Active Security data window displays a graphical representation of the active security set, its groups, and members in the database. Click the Active Security data window tab in the faceplate display to open

the Active Security data window.

Fabric services

Fabric services security includes Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and in-band management. SNMP is the protocol governing network management and monitoring of network devices. SNMP security consists of a read community string and a write community string, that are basically the passwords that control read and write access to the switch. The read community string ("public") and write community string ("private") are set at the factory to these well-known defaults and should be changed if SNMP is enabled using the System Services or SNMP Properties dialogs. If SNMP is enabled (default) and the read and write community strings have not been changed from their defaults, you risk unwanted access to the switch. See ”Enabling SNMP configuration” on page 30 for more information. SNMP is enabled by default.

In-band management is the ability to manage switches across Inter-switch Links (ISL) using McDATA Web Server, SNMP, management server, or the application programming interface. The switch comes from the factory with in-band management enabled. If you disable in-band management on a particular switch, you can no longer communicate with that switch by means other than an Ethernet connection. See ”Enabling in-band management” on page 30 for more information.

Enabling SNMP configuration

To enable SNMP configuration from the faceplate display:

1.Select Switch > SNMP Properties to open the SNMP Properties dialog.

2.Select the SNMP Enabled option in the SNMP Configuration area.

3.Click OK to save the change to the database.

Enabling in-band management

To enable in-band management from the faceplate display:

1.Select Switch > Switch Properties to open the Switch Properties dialog.

2.Select the In-band Management Enable option.

3.Click OK to save the change to the database.

Rediscovering a fabric

After making changes to or deleting switches from a fabric view, it may be helpful to again view the actual fabric configuration. The Rediscover Fabric option clears out the current fabric information being displayed, and rediscovers all switch information. Select Fabric > Rediscover Fabric to rediscover a fabric. The

rediscover function is more comprehensive than the refresh function.

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Contents McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch Page Contents Managing switches Managing ports Glossary IndexTables Intended audience PrerequisitesRelated documentation Document conventions and symbols Jdom licenseHP technical support HP-authorized resellerHelpful web sites Using McDATA Web Server/Element Manager Workstation requirements Starting McDATA Web ServerStarting Element Manager in Hafm Exiting McDATA Web Server or Element ManagerSetting preferences Enabling call home Using online helpViewing software version and copyright information Enabling e-mail supportUser interface McDATA Web Server interfaceMenu bar Popup menus Shortcut keysMcDATA Web Server Fabric tree Graphic windowSelecting switches Data windows and tabsSelecting ports Security consistency checklist Securing a fabricRemote authentication Connection securityUser account security Device security Edit Security dialog Create Security Set dialog Create Security Group dialogCreate Security Group Member dialog McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem user guide Editing the security configuration on a switch Viewing properties of a security set, group, or memberSecurity Config dialog Archiving a security configuration to a fileActivating a security set Fabric services Rediscovering a fabricDisplaying the event browser Events browserSorting the event browser Filtering the event browser Saving the event browser to a fileWorking with device information and nicknames Devices data windowDisplaying detailed device information Managing device port nicknamesDeleting a nickname Creating a nicknameEditing a nickname Exporting nicknames to a fileZoning a fabric Zoning conceptsZones Zone sets Zoning databaseZoning limits and properties Managing the zoning database Editing the zoning databaseMcDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem user guide Configuring the zoning database Saving the zoning database to a fileRestoring the zoning database from a file Restoring the default zoning database Managing the active zone setRemoving all zoning definitions Displaying the configured and active zone sets Active zone set data windowRemoving a zone from a zone set Creating a zone setActivating and deactivating a zone set Removing a zone setManaging zones Creating a zone in a zone setAdding zone members Renaming a zone or a zone setRemoving a zone member Zone merge failure recovery Merging fabrics and zoningZone merge failure Managing switches Managing user accountsUser Account Administration dialog Add Account tab Creating user accountsUser Account Administration Dialog Remove Account tab Removing a user accountChanging a user account password User Account Administration dialog Change Password tabUser Account Administration dialog Modify Account tab Modifying a user accountConfiguring Radius servers Adding a Radius server Removing a Radius server Editing Radius server information Modifying Radius server authentication order Displaying switch information Switch event logDevice and Host Bus Adapter information Switch status and operational information Switch data windowMcDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem user guide With a switch Ratov McDATA Web Server Configured Zonesets data window Port performance statisticsPort status and operational information Configuring port threshold alarms Paging a switch Setting the date/time and enabling NTP clientResetting a switch Configuring a switch Switch propertiesDomain ID and domain ID lock Symbolic name SyslogSwitch administrative states Broadcast supportIn-band management Advanced switch properties Fabric Device Management InterfaceSystem services Timeout valuesInterop mode Page Network properties Snmp properties Snmp configuration Snmp trap configurationArchiving a switch Switch bindingRestoring a switch Restoring the factory default configuration Downloading a support file Installing Product Feature Enablement keys Installing firmware Displaying hardware status Hardware status LEDsManaging ports Port information data windowPersistent and will be lost on a switch reset VIEnable and LCFEnable features based on Port statistics data window LIP ALPD,ALPS Alps Viewing and configuring ports Port symbolic namePort states Port types Port speeds Port transceiver media statusDevice scan Resetting a port Testing portsPort binding Page Glossary FRU SFP 100 Index 102 System Fault LED 84 system services 104
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