Installing and Configuring the Edge Switch 2/32
Task 8: Verify Switch-to-HAFM Server Communication
Communication must be verified between the switch and the HAFM server (High Availability Fabric Manager and Product Manager applications). To verify switch-to-server communication:
1.At the Windows 2000 desktop, click HAFM at the task bar (bottom of the desktop) to maximize the Product View page.
2.At the Product View page, inspect the shape and color of the symbol behind the Edge Switch 2/32 icon. Table 2–2explains operational states and associated symbols.
Table 2–2: Switch Operational States and Symbols
Operational—switch-to server communication is established, the switch is operational, and no failures are indicated. Go to “Task 11: Set Switch Date and Time” on page 2–21.
Degraded—switch-to server communic ation is established, but the switch is operating in degraded mode and requires service. This condition is typical if a port or redundant FRU fails. Go to step 3.
Failed—switch-to server communic ation is established, but the switch failed and requires immediate service. Go to step 3.
Status Unknown—the switch status is unknown because of a network communication failure between the switch and HAFM server. Go to step 3.
3.Double-click the switch icon. The Hardware View page for the selected switch displays, as shown in Figure 2–8. In the example, FRU failures are indicated by Flashing red and yellow diamonds, and switch degradation is indicated by the yellow triangle at the alert panel.