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1 Using McDATA Web Server/Element Manager

This section describes how to use the McDATA Web Server and Element Manager applications and their menus. McDATA Web Server is a graphical user interface that provides both fabric and switch module management functions. Because McDATA Web Server resides in the switch firmware, no installation is needed. You can run one instance of the McDATA Web Server at a time by opening the switch IP address with an internet browser. McDATA Web Server is best used to manage a single fabric consisting only of McDATA 4Gb SAN switches.

Element Manager is a graphical user interface for managing a single McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch through either the High Availability Fabric Manager (HAFM) or the Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Manager (EFCM) application. HAFM, EFCM and Element Manager are essential tools for managing multiple fabrics or a single fabric consisting of McDATA 4Gb SAN switches, HP StorageWorks M-Series switches, or McDATA switches. References to HAFM in this document also apply to EFCM.

IMPORTANT: Element Manager is available only with the Element Manager Product Features Enablement (PFE) key. See ”Installing Product Feature Enablement keys” on page 82 for 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.

NOTE: Unless stated otherwise, the features described in this document apply to McDATA Web Server and Element Manager

The following topics are covered:

•Workstation requirements, page 12

•Starting McDATA Web Server, page 12

•Starting Element Manager in HAFM, page 13

•Exiting McDATA Web Server or Element Manager, page 13

•Setting preferences, page 14

•Using online help, page 15

•Viewing software version and copyright information, page 15

•Enabling call home, page 15

•Enabling e-mail support, page 15

•User interface, page 16

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Contents

McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch Page Contents Managing switches Glossary Index Managing ports Tables Related documentation Intended audiencePrerequisites Jdom license Document conventions and symbols HP-authorized reseller HP technical support Helpful web sites Using McDATA Web Server/Element Manager Starting McDATA Web Server Workstation requirements Exiting McDATA Web Server or Element Manager Starting Element Manager in Hafm Setting preferences Enabling e-mail support Using online helpViewing software version and copyright information Enabling call home McDATA Web Server interface User interface Menu bar Shortcut keys Popup menus Graphic window McDATA Web Server Fabric tree Selecting ports Selecting switchesData windows and tabs Securing a fabric Security consistency checklist User account security Remote authenticationConnection security Device security Edit Security dialog Create Security Group dialog Create Security Set dialog Create 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 switch Activating a security set Security Config dialogArchiving a security configuration to a file Rediscovering a fabric Fabric services Events browser Displaying the event browser Sorting the event browser Saving the event browser to a file Filtering the event browser Devices data window Working with device information and nicknames Managing device port nicknames Displaying detailed device information Exporting nicknames to a file Creating a nicknameEditing a nickname Deleting a nickname Zones Zoning a fabricZoning concepts Zoning database Zone sets Zoning limits and properties Editing the zoning database Managing the zoning database McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem user guide Restoring the zoning database from a file Configuring the zoning databaseSaving the zoning database to a file Removing all zoning definitions Restoring the default zoning databaseManaging the active zone set Active zone set data window Displaying the configured and active zone sets Removing a zone set Creating a zone setActivating and deactivating a zone set Removing a zone from a zone set Creating a zone in a zone set Managing zones Removing a zone member Adding zone membersRenaming a zone or a zone set Zone merge failure Zone merge failure recoveryMerging fabrics and zoning Managing user accounts Managing switches Creating user accounts User Account Administration dialog Add Account tab Removing a user account User Account Administration Dialog Remove Account tab User Account Administration dialog Change Password tab Changing a user account password Modifying a user account User Account Administration dialog Modify Account tab Configuring Radius servers Adding a Radius server Removing a Radius server Editing Radius server information Modifying Radius server authentication order Device and Host Bus Adapter information Displaying switch informationSwitch event log Switch data window Switch status and operational information McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem user guide With a switch Ratov Port status and operational information McDATA Web Server Configured Zonesets data windowPort performance statistics Configuring port threshold alarms Setting the date/time and enabling NTP client Paging a switch Resetting a switch Switch properties Configuring a switch Domain ID and domain ID lock Syslog Symbolic name In-band management Switch administrative statesBroadcast support Fabric Device Management Interface Advanced switch properties Interop mode System servicesTimeout values Page Network properties Snmp properties Snmp trap configuration Snmp configuration Switch binding Archiving a switch Restoring a switch Restoring the factory default configuration Downloading a support file Installing Product Feature Enablement keys Installing firmware Hardware status LEDs Displaying hardware status Port information data window Managing ports Persistent 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 ports Port states Port types Device scan Port speedsPort transceiver media status Port binding Resetting a portTesting ports Page Glossary FRU SFP 100 Index 102 System Fault LED 84 system services 104