Restoring a switch | HP SAN guide

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 ports Tables Prerequisites Intended audienceRelated documentation 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 Data windows and tabs Selecting switchesSelecting ports Securing a fabric Security consistency checklist Connection security Remote authenticationUser account 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 Archiving a security configuration to a file Security Config dialogActivating a security set 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 Zoning concepts Zoning a fabricZones 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 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 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 Renaming 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 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 Switch event log Displaying switch informationDevice and Host Bus Adapter information Switch data window Switch status and operational information McDATA 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 switch Resetting a switch Switch properties Configuring a switch Domain ID and domain ID lock Syslog Symbolic name Broadcast support Switch administrative statesIn-band management Fabric Device Management Interface Advanced switch properties Timeout values System servicesInterop mode 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 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