HP SAN manual Displaying detailed device information, Managing device port nicknames

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Displaying detailed device information

In addition to the information that is available in the Devices data window, you can click the (i) in the Details column to display more information as shown in Figure 13.

Figure 13 Detailed devices display dialog

Managing device port nicknames

Using McDATA Web Server, you can assign a nickname to a device port World Wide Name. A nickname is a user-definable, meaningful name that can be used in place of the World Wide Name. Assigning a nickname makes it easier to recognize device ports when zoning your fabric or when viewing the Devices data window. In addition to creating, editing, and deleting nicknames, you can also export the nicknames to a file that can then be imported into the Nicknames.xml file on other workstations.

Nicknames are saved to an XML file stored on the switch. If different nickname files exist on other McDATA 4Gb SAN Switches in the fabric, you will be prompted to resolve differences before the Nicknames dialog will be displayed. A series of dialogs is presented to resolve differences between the nicknames stored on that switch with nicknames stored on other switches. The most recent nickname takes precedence during nickname resolution. Changes made in the Nickname dialog are propagated to all McDATA 4Gb SAN Switches in the fabric after you click the Apply button.

NOTE: Nicknames are stored on each switch and are not compatible with nickname files from switches with 5.x firmware.

McDATA Web Server manages nicknames separately from HAFM. This means that HAFM cannot reference nicknames created by McDATA Web Server; neither can McDATA Web Server reference nicknames created by HAFM. However, HAFM does share nicknames with Element Manager.

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Contents McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch Page Contents Managing switches Glossary Index Managing portsTables Related documentation Intended audiencePrerequisites Jdom license Document conventions and symbolsHP-authorized reseller HP technical supportHelpful web sites Using McDATA Web Server/Element Manager Starting McDATA Web Server Workstation requirementsExiting McDATA Web Server or Element Manager Starting Element Manager in HafmSetting preferences Enabling e-mail support Using online helpViewing software version and copyright information Enabling call homeMcDATA Web Server interface User interfaceMenu bar Shortcut keys Popup menusGraphic window McDATA Web Server Fabric treeSelecting ports Selecting switchesData windows and tabs Securing a fabric Security consistency checklistUser account security Remote authenticationConnection security Device security Edit Security dialog Create Security Group dialog Create Security Set dialogCreate Security Group Member dialog McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem user guide Viewing properties of a security set, group, or member Editing the security configuration on a switchActivating a security set Security Config dialogArchiving a security configuration to a file Rediscovering a fabric Fabric servicesEvents browser Displaying the event browserSorting the event browser Saving the event browser to a file Filtering the event browserDevices data window Working with device information and nicknamesManaging device port nicknames Displaying detailed device informationExporting nicknames to a file Creating a nicknameEditing a nickname Deleting a nicknameZones Zoning a fabricZoning concepts Zoning database Zone setsZoning limits and properties Editing the zoning database Managing the zoning databaseMcDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem user guide Restoring the zoning database from a file Configuring the zoning databaseSaving the zoning database to a file Removing all zoning definitions Restoring the default zoning databaseManaging the active zone set Active zone set data window Displaying the configured and active zone setsRemoving a zone set Creating a zone setActivating and deactivating a zone set Removing a zone from a zone setCreating a zone in a zone set Managing zonesRemoving a zone member Adding zone membersRenaming a zone or a zone set Zone merge failure Zone merge failure recoveryMerging fabrics and zoning Managing user accounts Managing switchesCreating user accounts User Account Administration dialog Add Account tabRemoving a user account User Account Administration Dialog Remove Account tabUser Account Administration dialog Change Password tab Changing a user account passwordModifying a user account User Account Administration dialog Modify Account tabConfiguring Radius servers Adding a Radius server Removing a Radius server Editing Radius server information Modifying Radius server authentication order Device and Host Bus Adapter information Displaying switch informationSwitch event log Switch data window Switch status and operational informationMcDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem user guide With a switch Ratov Port status and operational information McDATA Web Server Configured Zonesets data windowPort performance statistics Configuring port threshold alarms Setting the date/time and enabling NTP client Paging a switchResetting a switch Switch properties Configuring a switchDomain ID and domain ID lock Syslog Symbolic nameIn-band management Switch administrative statesBroadcast support Fabric Device Management Interface Advanced switch propertiesInterop mode System servicesTimeout values Page Network properties Snmp properties Snmp trap configuration Snmp configurationSwitch binding Archiving a switchRestoring a switch Restoring the factory default configuration Downloading a support file Installing Product Feature Enablement keys Installing firmware Hardware status LEDs Displaying hardware statusPort information data window Managing portsPersistent and will be lost on a switch reset VIEnable and LCFEnable features based on Port statistics data window LIP ALPD,ALPS Alps Port symbolic name Viewing and configuring portsPort states Port types Device scan Port speedsPort transceiver media status Port binding Resetting a portTesting ports Page Glossary FRU SFP 100 Index 102 System Fault LED 84 system services 104