Q-Logic SANBOX2-8C/16 Fabric Services, Enabling Snmp Configuration, Enabling In-band Management

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Fabric Security

3.1.2

Fabric Services

Fabric services security includes SNMP and in-band management. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is the protocol governing network management and monitoring of network devices. SNMP security consists of a read community string and a write community string, that are basically the passwords that control read and write access to the switch. The read community string ("public") and write community string ("private") are set at the factory to these well-known defaults and should be changed if SNMP is enabled using the SNMP Properties dialog. If SNMP is enabled (default) and the read and write community strings have not been changed from their defaults, you risk unwanted access to the switch. Refer to ”Enabling SNMP Configuration” on page 3-2for more information. SNMP is enabled by default.

In-band management is the ability to manage switches across inter-switch links using SANsurfer Switch Manager, SNMP, management server, or the application programming interface. The switch comes from the factory with in-band management enabled. If you disable in-band management on a particular switch, you can no longer communicate with that switch by means other than a direct Ethernet or serial connection. Refer to ”Enabling In-band Management” on page 3-2for more information.

3.1.2.1

Enabling SNMP Configuration

To enable SNMP configuration, do the following:

1.On the faceplate display, open the Switch menu and select SNMP Properties to open the SNMP Properties dialog.

2.In the SNMP Configuration area, place a check mark in the SNMP Enabled check box.

3.Click the OK button to save the change to the database.

3.1.2.2

Enabling In-band Management

To enable In-band Management, do the following:

1.On the faceplate display, open the Switch menu and select Switch Properties to open the Switch Properties dialog.

2.Click the In-band Management Enable button.

3.Click the OK button to save the change to the database.

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