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Installation Tasks
NOTE: PFE keys are encoded to work with the serial number of the
installed switch only. Record the key to re-install the feature if required.
If the switch fails and must be replaced, obtain new PFE keys from the
McDATA Solution Center (800-752-4572 or support@mcdata.com).
Please have the serial numbers of the failed and replacement switches,
and the old PFE key number or transaction code.
Task 17: Configure Management Server (Optional)
Perform this task to configure the open systems management server
or FICON management server. Only one management server can be
configured at a time.
Configure OSMS Perform this procedure to configure the open systems management
server and enable OSI host control of the switch. Implementing host
control requires installation of a SAN management application on the
OSI server. Management applications include Veritas® SANPoint™
Control (version 1.0 or later), or Tivoli® NetView® (version 6.0 or
later).
The Open System Management Server (OSMS) is a keyed feature that
allows host control and inband management of the switch through a
management application that resides on an open-systems
interconnection (OSI) device. This device is attached to a switch port.
The device communicates with the switch through Fibre Channel
common transport (FC-CT) protocol.
Installation To install and enable this option, select the Configure Feature Key
option under the element manager’s Configure menu. Use the steps
under Task 16: Configure PFE Key (Optional) on page 2-56.
Configuring the Open Systems Management Server
Perform this procedure to configure the open systems management
server and enable OSI host control of the switch. Implementing host
control requires installation of a SAN management application on the
OSI server. Management applications include Veritas® SANPoint™
Control (version 1.0 or later), or Tivoli® NetView® (version 6.0 or
later). To configure the open systems management server: