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Archiving a switch

You can create an .XML archive file containing the configuration parameters. Basically any data received by McDATA Web Server is archived. This archive file can be used to restore the configuration on the same switch or on a replacement switch. You can also use the archive file as a template for configuring new switches to add to a fabric. Passwords are not archived. Security Group secrets are not included in the archive and must be re-configured using the CLI after a restore.

Archived parameters include the following:

•Switch properties and statistics

•Network properties

•SNMP configuration

•Port properties and statistics

•Zoning configuration

•Nicknames configuration

•User account information (but not restored)

•Configured security (only with SSL connection to the switch)

•RADIUS Server information (only with SSL connection to the switch)

To archive a switch:

1.Select Switch > Archive in the faceplate display.

2.Enter a file name in the Save dialog.

3.Click Save.

Switch binding

IMPORTANT: Switch binding is available only with the McDATA SANtegrity Enhanced PFE key and can be managed only with the CLI and Element Manager. Element Manager also requires a PFE key. See ”Installing Product Feature Enablement keys” on page 82 for more information about installing a PFE key. To obtain the McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch serial number and PFE key, follow the step-by-step instructions on the firmware feature entitlement request certificate for the PFE key. You can obtain a PFE key from the web at: www.webkey.external.hp.com.

Switch binding establishes a list of up to 256 switches or devices that are permitted to log in to a particular switch. Switches or devices that are not among the 256 are refused access to the switch. Furthermore, you can specify whether to enforce the list for all switches and devices, devices only, or switches only. To enable switch binding for a switch and specify device WWNs:

1.Select a switch and open the faceplate display

2.Select Switch > Switch Binding to open the Switch Binding dialog.

3.Click the Switch Binding checkbox to enable switch binding.

4.Select each device WWN from the WWN: pull-down menu and click Add. To remove a WWN, select the WWN in the WWN List and click Remove.

5.Specify how you want switch binding to be enforced:

•Click All Ports checkbox to enforce the WWN list for all switches and devices.

•Click the F_Ports checkbox to enforce the WWN list for all devices.

•Click the E_Ports checkbox to enforce the WWN list for all switches.

6.Click OK.

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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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