Configuring a switch module
The SAN Utility is used to configure the switch module. Switch module configuration is divided into two areas: chassis configuration and network configuration. Chassis configuration specifies parameters that relate to switch module identity on the Fibre Channel network. Network configuration specifies parameters that relate to switch module identity on the Ethernet network. To open the Switch Properties window, click Switch
/Switch Properties. You can also
Switch module properties
Use the Switch Properties window to change the module name, administrative state and domain ID; to enable or disable broadcast support; and to enable or disable inband management. See Figure 15. The timeout values are displayed for reference purposes only when the switch module is online. These fields become active when the switch module is offline. After making changes, click OK to put the new values into effect.
Figure 15. Switch Properties window
Symbolic name
The symbolic name is a
Switch module administrative state
The switch module administrative state determines the operational state of the switch and its ports. The switch module administrative state exists in two forms: the configured administrative state and the current administrative state. The configured administrative state is the state that is saved in the switch configuration and is preserved across switch resets. The SAN Utility always makes changes to the configured administrative state. The current administrative state is the state that is applied to the switch module for temporary purposes and is not retained across switch resets. The current administrative state is set using the Set Switch command. For more information about the Set Switch command, see “Set command” on page 27.
Table 21. Switch module administrative states
Parameter | Description |
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Online | The switch module is available. |
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Offline | The switch module is unavailable. |
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Test | The switch module is in diagnostics mode and is unavailable. |
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