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4 – Managing Switches

 

 

Configuring a Switch

 

 

 

 

4.7

Configuring a Switch

Switch configuration is divided into three areas: chassis configuration, network configuration, and SNMP configuration. Chassis configuration specifies switch-wide Fibre Channel settings. Network configuration specifies IP settings, remote logging, and the NTP client. SNMP configuration specifies SNMP settings and traps.

You can configure a switch explicitly or you can use the Configuration Wizard. The Configuration Wizard is a series of dialogs that guide you through the chassis, network, and SNMP configuration steps on new or replacement switches.

4.7.1

Using the Configuration Wizard

The Configuration Wizard is a series of dialogs you can use to configure the IP address and other basic parameters on new or replacement switches. SANsurfer Switch Manager will detect the first time use and present the Initial Start dialog, from which the Configuration Wizard can be launched. You can also launch the Configuration Wizard from the Wizards menu in either the topology display or the faceplate display. Open the Wizards menu and select Configuration Wizard. Use the Configuration Wizard to configure a new switch in a fabric.

4.7.2

Switch Properties

To open the Switch Properties dialog, either select a switch in the topology display or open the faceplate display for the switch you be configuring, and then open the Switch menu and select Switch Properties. You may also right-click a switch graphic in the topology display or faceplate display, and select Switch Properties from the popup menu.

Use the Switch Properties dialog to change the following switch configuration parameters:

„Symbolic Name

„Switch Administrative States

„Domain ID and Domain ID Lock

„Fabric Device Management Interface

„Broadcast Support

„In-band Management

„Interop Mode for Zoning

„Legacy Port Address Format

„Timeout Values

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