HP SAN manual Restoring a switch

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Restoring a switch

Restoring a switch loads the archived switch configuration parameters to the switch. The switch configuration must be archived before it can be restored. The switch archive must be compatible with the switch to be restored; that is, you can restore a McDATA switch only with an archive from a McDATA Web Server switch. See ”Archiving a switch” on page 78 for more information.

CAUTION: The switch being restored should be physically disconnected from the fabric. Restoring a switch in a fabric can severely disrupt the fabric. After the restore process is complete, the switch can be reconnected to the fabric.

The Restore dialog consists of the Full Restore tab page and Selective Restore tab page. To restore a switch:

1.Log in to the fabric through the switch you want to restore. You cannot restore a switch over an ISL.

2.Select Switch > Restore in the faceplate display to open the Restore dialog shown in Figure 35.

Figure 35 Restore Dialogs – Full Restore and Selective Restore tab pages

3.Enter the archive file name or browse for the file. This archive file must be one that was produced by the Archive function. Configuration backup files created with the Config Backup command are not compatible with the McDATA Web Server Restore or Element Manager Restore function.

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Contents McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch Page Contents Managing switches Glossary Index Managing portsTables Prerequisites Intended audienceRelated documentation 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 treeData windows and tabs Selecting switchesSelecting ports Securing a fabric Security consistency checklistConnection security Remote authenticationUser account 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 switchArchiving a security configuration to a file Security Config dialogActivating a security set 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 nicknameZoning concepts Zoning a fabricZones 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 Saving the zoning database to a file Configuring the zoning databaseRestoring the zoning database from a file Managing the active zone set Restoring the default zoning databaseRemoving all zoning definitions 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 zonesRenaming a zone or a zone set Adding zone membersRemoving a zone member Merging fabrics and zoning Zone merge failure recoveryZone merge failure 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 Switch event log Displaying switch informationDevice and Host Bus Adapter information Switch data window Switch status and operational informationMcDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem user guide With a switch Ratov Port performance statistics McDATA Web Server Configured Zonesets data windowPort status and operational information 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 nameBroadcast support Switch administrative statesIn-band management Fabric Device Management Interface Advanced switch propertiesTimeout values System servicesInterop mode 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 Port transceiver media status Port speedsDevice scan Testing ports Resetting a portPort binding Page Glossary FRU SFP 100 Index 102 System Fault LED 84 system services 104
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