Section 2

Using SANsurfer Switch Manager

This section describes how to use the SANsurfer Switch Manager application and its menus. The following topics are covered:

„Installing the Management Application

„Starting SANsurfer Switch Manager

„Exiting SANsurfer Management Suite

„Uninstalling SANsurfer Switch Manager

„Changing the Encryption Key for the Default Fabric View File

„Saving and Opening Fabric View Files

„Setting SANsurfer Switch Manager Preferences

„Using Online Help

„Viewing Software Version and Copyright Information

„SANsurfer Switch Manager User Interface

„Using the Topology Display

„Using the Faceplate Display

2.1

Installing the Management Application

You can manage the switch using SANsurfer Switch Manager as a standalone application or as a part of SANsurfer Management Suite™. SANsurfer Management Suite is QLogic’s integrated fabric management application, managing both HBAs and switches.

„If your switch was shipped with a SANsurfer Switch Manager Disk, refer to ”SANsurfer Switch Manager” on page 2-2for instructions on how to install SANsurfer Switch Manager.

„If your switch was shipped with a SANsurfer Management Suite Disk, refer to ”SANsurfer Management Suite” on page 2-3for instructions on how to install and upgrade SANsurfer Management Suite.

Refer to the SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Management User’s Guide for more information about using, exiting, and uninstalling SANsurfer Management Suite and SANsurfer Switch Manager.

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Q-Logic SANBOX2-8C/16 manual Using SANsurfer Switch Manager, Installing the Management Application