HP 2/8q Fibre Channel manual Archiving a switch configuration, Restoring a switch configuration

Switch Manager

To save log information to a remote host, you must edit the syslog.conf file (located on the remote host) and then restart the syslog daemon. Consult your operating system documentation for information on how to configure Remote Logging. The syslog.conf file on the remote host must contain an entry that specifies the name of the log file in which to save error messages.

Add the following line to the syslog.conf file:

local0.info <tab> /var/adm/messages.name

A <tab> separates the Selector (local0.info) and Action (/var/adm/messages/ messages.name).

Archiving a switch configuration

You can create an XML archive file containing the configuration parameters. Basically, any data received by Switch Manager is archived. However, user accounts and passwords are available only through the command line interface, and are not received by Switch Manager, and thus are not archived. Archived parameters include the following:

■Switch properties and statistics

■IP configuration

■SNMP configuration

■Port properties and statistics

■Alarm configuration

■Zoning configuration

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. User account information is not archived. The archive can be used later to restore the switch. See “Restoring a switch configuration” on page 75 for more information.

1.Select Switch > Archive. The Save dialog box is displayed.

2.Enter a file name in the Save dialog box.

3.Click Save.

Restoring a switch configuration

Restoring a switch loads the archived switch configuration parameters to the switch. The switch configuration must be archived before it can be restored. See “Archiving a switch configuration” on page 75 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.

1.Log in to the fabric through the switch you want to restore.

2.Select Switch > Restore. The Restore dialog box is displayed (Figure 28). The Restore dialog box offers a Full Restore and a Selective Restore tab.

HP StorageWorks 2/8q Fibre Channel Switch Management User Guide 75