MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility
3-50 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide
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Table 3-16: Session Configuration Window continued
Parameter Description
Retry Count The number of times that Management Utility will issue requests to the managed
device before reporting a loss of connection. Valid values 0-4.
Read
Community
SNMP Read Community string is the password required to read management
data from the switch. This value must match the setting for the switch that you are
managing as it was set using the Command Line Interface (CLI). If the values do
not match, the application will not be able to retrieve information from the switch.
Write
Community
SNMP Write Community string is the password required to write management
data to the switch. This value must match the setting for the switch that you are
managing as it was set using the Command Line Interface (CLI). If the values do
not match, the utility will not be able to modify any values in the switch.
If the community strings specified do not match what is configured in the switch,
the application will not be able to communicate with the switch.
NOTE: If the display properties on your computer syste m are set to “256 colors,” the
Community Strings window will appear patterned and unclear. Change your display properties
setting to either “True Color (32 bit)” or “High Color (16 bit)” for a sharp, clear image. You will
find the display properties setting under Start\Settings\Control Panel\Display\Settings or right-
click your desktop and select Active Desktop\Customize\Settings.
Setting up Zoning
Zoning is a function of the MSA Fabric Switch 6 that allows you to create isolated
Fibre Channel networks with a limited number of connected devices. By limiting the
number of devices in a zone, you can obtain more robust performance and enhance
access protection.
Zoning is compliant with the following standards:
• FC-SW-2
• FC-GS3
• FC-MI