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3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric3-54 59097-02 BS3.7.5.2Adding Zone MembersYou can zone a port/device by switch domain ID and port number, device po

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric59097-02 B 3-55A3.7.5.3Renaming a Zone or a Zone SetTo rename a zone, do the following:1. In the Zone Sets tree of

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric3-56 59097-02 BS3.7.5.7Changing Zone TypesTo change a zone type, do the following:1. In the faceplate display, sele

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric59097-02 B 3-57A3.7.6.2Adding a Member to an AliasYou can add a port/device to an alias by domain ID and port numbe

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric3-58 59097-02 BS3.7.7Merging Fabrics and ZoningIf you join two fabrics with an inter-switch link, the active zone s

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric59097-02 B 3-59A3.7.7.2Zone Merge Failure RecoveryWhen a zone merge failure occurs, the conflict that caused the fa

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric3-60 59097-02 BSNotes

59097-02 B 4-1Section 4Managing SwitchesThis section describes the following tasks that manage switches in the fabric. Managing User Accounts Displa

4 – Managing SwitchesManaging User Accounts4-2 59097-02 BS4.1Managing User AccountsOnly the Admin account can manage user accounts with the User Accou

4 – Managing SwitchesManaging User Accounts59097-02 B 4-3A4.1.1Creating User AccountsTo create a user account on a switch, open the Switch menu in the

59097-02 B Page xiSANbox 5600 SeriesSwitch Management User’s GuideA4-1 User Account Administration Dialog – Add Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 – Managing SwitchesManaging User Accounts4-4 59097-02 BS4.1.2Removing a User AccountTo remove a user account on a switch, open the Switch menu in th

4 – Managing SwitchesManaging User Accounts59097-02 B 4-5A4.1.3Changing a User Account PasswordTo change the password for an account on a switch, open

4 – Managing SwitchesManaging User Accounts4-6 59097-02 BS4.1.4Modifying a User AccountTo modify a user account on a switch, open the Switch menu in t

4 – Managing SwitchesDisplaying Switch Information59097-02 B 4-7A4.2Displaying Switch InformationThe faceplate display and data windows provide the fo

4 – Managing SwitchesDisplaying Switch Information4-8 59097-02 BS4.2.1Devices Data WindowThe Devices data window displays information about devices (h

4 – Managing SwitchesDisplaying Switch Information59097-02 B 4-9AMAC Address Media Access Control addressIP Address Internet Protocol addressSubnet Ma

4 – Managing SwitchesDisplaying Switch Information4-10 59097-02 BSZoning Default Visibility Zoning visibility status. Permits (All) or prevents (None)

4 – Managing SwitchesDisplaying Switch Information59097-02 B 4-11A

4 – Managing SwitchesDisplaying Switch Information4-12 59097-02 BS4.2.3Port Statistics Data WindowThe Port Statistics data window displays port perfor

4 – Managing SwitchesDisplaying Switch Information59097-02 B 4-13A4.2.5Configured Zonesets Data WindowsThe Configured Zonesets data window displays al

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4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring Port Threshold Alarms4-14 59097-02 BS4.3Configuring Port Threshold AlarmsYou can configure the switch to generate ala

4 – Managing SwitchesPaging a Switch59097-02 B 4-15A5. Enter a value for the rising trigger. A rising trigger alarm is generated when the event count

4 – Managing SwitchesSetting the Date/Time and Enabling NTP Client4-16 59097-02 BS4.5Setting the Date/Time and Enabling NTP ClientThe Date/Time and Ne

4 – Managing SwitchesResetting a Switch59097-02 B 4-17A Adding, moving or removing ISLs or other connections.Management Interfaces:After an NDCLA ope

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch4-18 59097-02 BS4.7Configuring a SwitchSwitch configuration is divided into three areas: chassis configuratio

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch59097-02 B 4-19A4.7.2Switch PropertiesTo open the Switch Properties dialog, either select a switch in the top

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch4-20 59097-02 BS4.7.2.2Switch Administrative StatesThe switch administrative state determines the operational

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch59097-02 B 4-21A4.7.2.3Domain ID and Domain ID LockThe domain ID is a unique Fibre Channel identifier for the

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch4-22 59097-02 BS4.7.2.4Fabric Device Management InterfaceFabric Device Management Interface (FDMI) provides a

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch59097-02 B 4-23A4.7.2.5Broadcast SupportBroadcast is supported on the switch and allows for TCP/IP support. B

59097-02 B 1-1Section 1IntroductionThis manual describes the switch management tools which include the SANsurfer Switch Manager application (version 5

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch4-24 59097-02 BS4.7.3Advanced Switch PropertiesThe Advanced Switch Properties dialog enables you to set the t

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch59097-02 B 4-25A4.7.3.1Interop Mode for ZoningWhen a zone set is activated on an FC-SW-2 compliant switch, on

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch4-26 59097-02 BS4.7.3.3Timeout ValuesThe switch timeout values determine the timeout values for all ports on

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch59097-02 B 4-27A4.7.4System Services DialogThe System Services dialog provides a central location for you to

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch4-28 59097-02 BS SSL - Secure Sockets Layer. Provides secure encrypted communications between the switch man

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch59097-02 B 4-29A4.7.6Network PropertiesUse the Network Properties dialog shown in Figure 4-12 to change IP co

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch4-30 59097-02 BS4.7.6.1IP ConfigurationThe IP configuration identifies the switch on the Ethernet network and

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch59097-02 B 4-31A4.7.6.2Remote LoggingThe Remote Logging (syslog) feature enables saving of the log informatio

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch4-32 59097-02 BS4.7.7SNMP PropertiesUse the SNMP Properties dialog shown in Figure 4-13 to change SNMP config

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch59097-02 B 4-33A4.7.7.1SNMP ConfigurationThe SNMP configuration defines how authentication traps are managed.

1 – IntroductionJDOM License1-2 59097-02 BSRedistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided tha

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch4-34 59097-02 BS4.7.7.2SNMP Trap ConfigurationThe SNMP trap configuration defines how traps are set. Choose f

4 – Managing SwitchesManaging Switch Stacks59097-02 B 4-35A4.8Managing Switch StacksSANsurfer Switch Manager recognizes switches as a stack if they ar

4 – Managing SwitchesManaging Switch Stacks4-36 59097-02 BS Date/time and Network Time Protocol (NTP) settings. Refer to ”Setting the Date/Time and E

4 – Managing SwitchesArchiving a Switch59097-02 B 4-37A4.8.2Select Source DialogThe Select Source dialog enables you to select the initial zoning conf

4 – Managing SwitchesRestoring a Switch4-38 59097-02 BS4.10Restoring a SwitchRestoring a switch loads the archived switch configuration parameters to

4 – Managing SwitchesRestoring a Switch59097-02 B 4-39A3. Enter the archive file name or browse for the file. This archive file must be one that was p

4 – Managing SwitchesRestoring the Factory Default Configuration4-40 59097-02 BS4.11Restoring the Factory Default ConfigurationYou can restore the swi

4 – Managing SwitchesRestoring the Factory Default Configuration59097-02 B 4-41A

4 – Managing SwitchesDownloading a Support File4-42 59097-02 BS4.12Downloading a Support FileThe Download Support File menu option assembles all log f

4 – Managing SwitchesUpgrading the Switch Using License Keys59097-02 B 4-43ATo upgrade the switch, do the following:1. Isolate the switch from the fab

1 – IntroductionTechnical Support59097-02 B 1-3A1.4Technical SupportCustomers should contact their authorized maintenance provider for technical suppo

4 – Managing SwitchesInstalling Firmware4-44 59097-02 BS4.14Installing FirmwareInstalling firmware involves loading, unpacking, and activating the fir

4 – Managing SwitchesDisplaying Hardware Status59097-02 B 4-45ATo install firmware, do the following:1. In the faceplate display, open the Switch menu

4 – Managing SwitchesDisplaying Hardware Status4-46 59097-02 BSNotes

59097-02 B 5-1Section 5Managing PortsThis section describes the following tasks that manage ports and devices: Displaying Port Information Configuri

5 – Managing PortsDisplaying Port Information5-2 59097-02 BS5.1.1Monitoring Port StatusThe faceplate display provides the following port related infor

5 – Managing PortsDisplaying Port Information59097-02 B 5-3A5.1.1.2Displaying Port Operational StatesTo display the operational state on each port in

5 – Managing PortsDisplaying Port Information5-4 59097-02 BS5.1.1.4Displaying Transceiver Media StatusTo display transceiver media status, open the Vi

5 – Managing PortsDisplaying Port Information59097-02 B 5-5A5.1.2Port Statistics Data WindowThe Port Statistics data window displays statistics about

5 – Managing PortsDisplaying Port Information5-6 59097-02 BSClass 3 Toss Number of class 3 frames that were discarded by this port. A frame can be dis

5 – Managing PortsDisplaying Port Information59097-02 B 5-7ALIP(f8,AL_PS) This LIP denotes a loop failure detected by the L_port identi-fied by AL_PS

1 – IntroductionTechnical Support1-4 59097-02 BS1.4.3Contact InformationSupport Headquarters QLogic Corporation12984 Valley View RoadEden Prairie, MN

5 – Managing PortsDisplaying Port Information5-8 59097-02 BS5.1.3Port Information Data WindowThe Port Information data window displays detail informat

5 – Managing PortsDisplaying Port Information59097-02 B 5-9AE Port Isolation Reason Why E_Port is isolated. MFS Mode Multiple Frame Sequence bundling

5 – Managing PortsConfiguring Ports5-10 59097-02 BS5.2Configuring PortsThe port settings or characteristics for 1/2/4-Gbps and 10-Gbps ports are confi

5 – Managing PortsConfiguring Ports59097-02 B 5-11A5.2.1Changing Port Administrative StatesThe port administrative state determines the operational st

5 – Managing PortsConfiguring Ports5-12 59097-02 BS5.2.2Changing Port SpeedsThe 1/2/4-Gbps ports are capable of transmitting and receiving at 1-Gbps,

5 – Managing PortsConfiguring Ports59097-02 B 5-13A5.2.3Changing Port TypesThe ports can be configured to self-discover the proper type to match the d

5 – Managing PortsConfiguring Ports5-14 59097-02 BS5.2.4I/O Stream GuardThe I/O Stream Guard feature suppresses the Registered State Change Notificati

5 – Managing PortsUsing the Extended Credits Wizard59097-02 B 5-15A5.3Using the Extended Credits WizardEach 1/2/4-Gbps port is supported by a data-buf

5 – Managing PortsResetting a Port5-16 59097-02 BSFigure 5-3. Designate Donor Ports4. Verify Requested Changes: Review the extended distance requests

5 – Managing PortsTesting Ports59097-02 B 5-17A5.5Testing PortsThe port loopback tests verify correct port operation by sending a frame out through th

59097-02 B 2-1Section 2Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerThis section describes how to use the SANsurfer Switch Manager application and its menus. The fol

5 – Managing PortsTesting Ports5-18 59097-02 BS Node-to-Node (Online) - The Node-to-Node test verifies communications between the port and its device

5 – Managing PortsGraphing Port Performance59097-02 B 5-19A5.6Graphing Port PerformanceSANsurfer Performance Viewer application displays port performa

5 – Managing PortsGraphing Port Performance5-20 59097-02 BSThis section describes how to do the following: Starting SANsurfer Performance Viewer Exi

5 – Managing PortsGraphing Port Performance59097-02 B 5-21A5.6.2Exiting SANsurfer Performance ViewerTo exit a SANsurfer Performance Viewer session, op

5 – Managing PortsGraphing Port Performance5-22 59097-02 BSIn your next SANsurfer Performance Viewer session, the Load Default View File dialog shown

5 – Managing PortsGraphing Port Performance59097-02 B 5-23A5.6.4Changing the Default Performance View File Encryption KeyTo change the encryption key

5 – Managing PortsGraphing Port Performance5-24 59097-02 BS5.6.6Setting the Polling FrequencySANsurfer Performance Viewer updates the graphs once per

5 – Managing PortsGraphing Port Performance59097-02 B 5-25A5.6.7.1Displaying Graphs for a StackGraphs can be displayed for all ports on all switches i

5 – Managing PortsGraphing Port Performance5-26 59097-02 BS5.6.7.3Customizing GraphsYou can customize the graph polling frequency, what is plotted in

5 – Managing PortsGraphing Port Performance59097-02 B 5-27A2. Choose what data type to plot. For example, if you selected Show Frames Data on Graph in

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerWorkstation Requirements2-2 59097-02 BS2.1Workstation RequirementsThe requirements for fabric management workstation

5 – Managing PortsGraphing Port Performance5-28 59097-02 BS5.6.7.4Setting Global Graph TypeThe Set Global Graph Type option enables you to view port a

59097-02 B A-1Appendix ACommand Line InterfaceThe command line interface (CLI) enables you to perform a variety of fabric and switch management tasks

A – Command Line InterfaceUser AccountsA-2 59097-02 BSA.2User AccountsSwitches come from the factory with the following user account already defined:A

A – Command Line InterfaceWorking with Switch Configurations59097-02 B A-3AA.3.1Modifying a Configuration A switch supports up to 10 configurations in

A – Command Line InterfaceWorking with Switch ConfigurationsA-4 59097-02 BSA.3.2Backing up and Restoring Switch ConfigurationsBacking up and restoring

A – Command Line InterfaceWorking with Switch Configurations59097-02 B A-5AThe restore operation begins with FTP to upload the configuration file from

A – Command Line InterfaceCommandsA-6 59097-02 BSA.4CommandsThe command syntax is as follows:commandkeywordkeyword [value]keyword [value1] [value2]The

A – Command Line InterfaceCommands59097-02 B A-7ATable A-2. Commands Listed by Authority LevelMonitoring Commands Configuration CommandHelpHistoryPing

A – Command Line InterfaceAdmin CommandA-8 59097-02 BSAdmin CommandOpens and closes an Admin session. The Admin session provides commands that change

A – Command Line InterfaceAlias Command59097-02 B A-9AAlias CommandCreates a named set of ports/devices. Aliases make it easier to assign a set of por

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerInstalling the Management Application59097-02 B 2-3A2.2.1SANsurfer Switch ManagerYou can install SANsurfer Switch Ma

A – Command Line InterfaceAlias CommandA-10 59097-02 BSdelete [alias]Deletes the specified alias given by [alias] from the zoning database. If the ali

A – Command Line InterfaceCIM Command59097-02 B A-11ACIM CommandManages CIM listener and subscription configurations on the switch. Refer to the ”CIML

A – Command Line InterfaceCIM CommandA-12 59097-02 BSThe following is an example of the CIM Limits command:SANbox xxxx #> cim limits Cim Attribute

A – Command Line InterfaceCIMListener Command59097-02 B A-13ACIMListener CommandConfigures CIM indication service listeners and adds subscriptions to

A – Command Line InterfaceCIMListener CommandA-14 59097-02 BSedit [listener_name]Opens an editing session in which you can modify the CIM listener giv

A – Command Line InterfaceCIMSubscription Command59097-02 B A-15ACIMSubscription CommandCreates, edits, or removes CIM subscriptions.Authority Admin s

A – Command Line InterfaceCIMSubscription CommandA-16 59097-02 BSedit [subscription_name]Opens an editing session in which you can modify the CIM subs

A – Command Line InterfaceConfig Command59097-02 B A-17AConfig CommandManages the Fibre Channel configurations on a switch. For information about sett

A – Command Line InterfaceConfig CommandA-18 59097-02 BSedit [config_name]Opens an edit session for the configuration given by [config_name]. If you o

A – Command Line InterfaceConfig Command59097-02 B A-19AThe following is an example of how to create a backup file (configdata) and download the file

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2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerInstalling the Management Application2-4 59097-02 BSFor a Mac OS X platform:1. Open the CD and move to the following

A – Command Line InterfaceCreate CommandA-20 59097-02 BSCreate CommandCreates support files for troubleshooting switch problems, and certificates for

A – Command Line InterfaceCreate Command59097-02 B A-21AExamples The following is an example of the Create Support command when an FTP server is avail

A – Command Line InterfaceCreate CommandA-22 59097-02 BSThe following is an example of the Create Support command and how to download the support file

A – Command Line InterfaceDate Command59097-02 B A-23ADate CommandThis command displays or sets the system date and time. To set the date and time the

A – Command Line InterfaceFeature CommandA-24 59097-02 BSFeature CommandAdds license key features to the switch and displays the license key feature l

A – Command Line InterfaceFirmware Install Command59097-02 B A-25AFirmware Install CommandDownloads firmware from a remote host to the switch, install

A – Command Line InterfaceGroup CommandA-26 59097-02 BSGroup CommandCreates groups, manages membership within the group, and manages the membership of

A – Command Line InterfaceGroup Command59097-02 B A-27AKeywords add [group]Initiates an editing session in which to specify a group member and its att

A – Command Line InterfaceGroup CommandA-28 59097-02 BS T

A – Command Line InterfaceGroup Command59097-02 B A-29Acopy [group_source] [group_destination]Creates a new group named [group_destination] and copies

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerInstalling the Management Application59097-02 B 2-5A6. You can run the installation file from the CD-ROM or download

A – Command Line InterfaceGroup CommandA-30 59097-02 BSedit [group] [member]Initiates an editing session in which to change the attributes of a worldw

A – Command Line InterfaceGroup Command59097-02 B A-31AlistDisplays a list of all groups and the security sets of which they are members. This keyword

A – Command Line InterfaceGroup CommandA-32 59097-02 BSExamples The following is an example of the Group Add command:SANbox xxxx (admin-security) #>

A – Command Line InterfaceGroup Command59097-02 B A-33AThe following is an example of the Group List command:SANbox xxxx #> group list Group

A – Command Line InterfaceHardreset CommandA-34 59097-02 BSHardreset CommandResets the switch and performs a power-on self test. This reset disrupts t

A – Command Line InterfaceHelp Command59097-02 B A-35AHelp CommandDisplays a brief description of the specified command, its keywords, and usage.Autho

A – Command Line InterfaceHistory CommandA-36 59097-02 BSHistory CommandDisplays a numbered list of the previously entered commands from which you can

A – Command Line InterfaceHotreset Command59097-02 B A-37AHotreset CommandResets the switch for the purpose of activating the pending firmware without

A – Command Line InterfaceImage CommandA-38 59097-02 BSImage CommandManages and installs switch firmware.Authority Admin sessionSyntax imagecleanupfet

A – Command Line InterfaceImage Command59097-02 B A-39ANotes To provide consistent performance throughout the fabric, ensure that all switches are run

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerInstalling the Management Application2-6 59097-02 BS2.2.2.2SMS Installation for LinuxClose all programs currently ru

A – Command Line InterfaceImage CommandA-40 59097-02 BS11. Unpack the firmware image file to install the new firmware in flash memory.SANbox xxxx (adm

A – Command Line InterfaceLip Command59097-02 B A-41ALip CommandReinitializes the specified loop port.Authority Admin sessionSyntax lip [port_number]K

A – Command Line InterfacePasswd CommandA-42 59097-02 BSPasswd CommandChanges a user account’s password.Authority Admin account name and an admin sess

A – Command Line InterfacePing Command59097-02 B A-43APing CommandInitiates an attempt to communicate with another switch over an Ethernet network and

A – Command Line InterfacePs CommandA-44 59097-02 BSPs CommandDisplays current system process information.Authority NoneSyntax psExamples The followin

A – Command Line InterfaceQuit Command59097-02 B A-45AQuit CommandCloses the Telnet session.Authority NoneSyntax quit, exit, or logoutNotes You can al

A – Command Line InterfaceReset CommandA-46 59097-02 BSReset CommandResets the switch configuration parameters. If you omit the keyword, the default i

A – Command Line InterfaceReset Command59097-02 B A-47AradiusResets the RADIUS configuration to the default values as described in Table A-14.security

A – Command Line InterfaceReset CommandA-48 59097-02 BSNotes The following tables specify the various factory default settings:Enter the Show Config S

A – Command Line InterfaceReset Command59097-02 B A-49AEnter the Show Config Port command to display port configuration values.

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerInstalling the Management Application59097-02 B 2-7A10. To ensure that you are using the most recent version of SANs

A – Command Line InterfaceReset CommandA-50 59097-02 BSEnter Show Config Threshold command to display threshold alarm configuration values.Enter the S

A – Command Line InterfaceReset Command59097-02 B A-51AEnter the Show Setup SNMP command to display SNMP configuration values.

A – Command Line InterfaceReset CommandA-52 59097-02 BSEnter the Show Setup Radius command to display RADIUS configuration values.Enter the Show Setup

A – Command Line InterfaceReset Command59097-02 B A-53AEnter the Show Setup System command to display system configuration values.Enter the Show Confi

A – Command Line InterfaceSecurity CommandA-54 59097-02 BSSecurity CommandOpens a Security Edit session in which to manage the security database on a

A – Command Line InterfaceSecurity Command59097-02 B A-55AeditInitiates a Security Edit session in which to make changes to the security database. A S

A – Command Line InterfaceSecurity CommandA-56 59097-02 BSExamples The following is an example of the Security Active command:SANbox xxxx #> securi

A – Command Line InterfaceSecurity Command59097-02 B A-57AThe following is an example of the Security Limits command:SANbox xxxx #> security limits

A – Command Line InterfaceSecurityset CommandA-58 59097-02 BSSecurityset CommandManages security sets in the security database.Authority Admin session

A – Command Line InterfaceSecurityset Command59097-02 B A-59Acreate [security_set]Creates the security set with the name given by [security_set]. A se

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerInstalling the Management Application2-8 59097-02 BS4. In the Operating System column, click the Solaris SPARC link.

A – Command Line InterfaceSecurityset CommandA-60 59097-02 BSThe following is an example of the Securityset Groups commandSANbox xxxx #> securityse

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Command59097-02 B A-61ASet CommandSets a variety of switch parameters.Authority Admin session for all keywords except Al

A – Command Line InterfaceSet CommandA-62 59097-02 BSlog [option]Specifies the type of entries to be entered in the event log. Refer to the ”Set Log C

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Command59097-02 B A-63AtimezoneSpecifies the time zone for the switch and the workstation. The default is Universal Time

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandA-64 59097-02 BSSet Config CommandSets switch, port, port threshold alarm, security, and zoning configurat

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59097-02 B A-65ALinkSpeed Transmission speed: 1/2/4-Gbps Ports: 1-Gbps, 2-Gbps, 4-Gbps, or Auto. The defa

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandA-66 59097-02 BSAutoPerfTuning Automatic performance tuning for FL_Ports only. The default is True. If Au

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59097-02 B A-67AsecurityInitiates an editing session in which to change the security settings. The system

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandA-68 59097-02 BSInbandEnabled Inband management. Enables (True) or disables (False) the ability to manage

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59097-02 B A-69AthresholdInitiates a configuration session by which to generate and log alarms for selecte

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerStarting SANsurfer Switch Manager59097-02 B 2-9A2.3Starting SANsurfer Switch ManagerYou can start SANsurfer Switch M

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandA-70 59097-02 BSzoningInitiates an editing session in which to change switch zoning attributes. The system

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59097-02 B A-71AExamples The following is an example of the Set Config Port command:SANbox xxxx #> admi

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandA-72 59097-02 BSThe following is an example of the Set Config Port command for a 10-Gbps port:SANbox xxxx

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59097-02 B A-73AThe following is an example of the Set Config Security command:SANbox xxxx #> admin sta

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandA-74 59097-02 BSThe following is an example of the Set Config Threshold command:SANbox xxxx #> admin st

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59097-02 B A-75AThe following is an example of the Set Config Zoning command.SANbox xxxx #> admin start

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Log CommandA-76 59097-02 BSSet Log CommandSpecifies the events to record in the event log and display on the screen. You

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Log Command59097-02 B A-77AEportMonitors all E_Ports.MgmtserverMonitors management server status.NameserverMonitors name

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Log CommandA-78 59097-02 BSNoneSpecifies no severity levels for display on the screen.level [filter]Specifies the severi

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Log Command59097-02 B A-79AsaveSaves the log settings for the component, severity level, port, and display level. These

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerStarting SANsurfer Switch Manager2-10 59097-02 BS3. In the Initial Start dialog, click the Open Configuration Wizard

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Port CommandA-80 59097-02 BSSet Port CommandSets port state and speed for the specified port temporarily until the next

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Port Command59097-02 B A-81AAutoThe port speed is automatically detected. This applies only to ports 0–15.state [state]S

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup CommandA-82 59097-02 BSSet Setup CommandManages configuration settings for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Serv

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup Command59097-02 B A-83A

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup CommandA-84 59097-02 BSservicesPrompts you in a line-by-line fashion to enable or disable switch services. Table A

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup Command59097-02 B A-85A

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup CommandA-86 59097-02 BSsnmpPrompts you in a line-by-line fashion to change SNMP configuration settings. Table A-25

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup Command59097-02 B A-87AsystemPrompts you in a line-by-line fashion to change system configuration settings. Table

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup CommandA-88 59097-02 BS

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup Command59097-02 B A-89AExamples The following is an example of the Set Setup RADIUS command:SANbox xxxx (admin) #

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerStarting SANsurfer Switch Manager59097-02 B 2-11A Click the Start Application Without Specifying a Fabric radio but

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup CommandA-90 59097-02 BSThe following is an example of the Set Setup SNMP command:SANbox xxxx #> admin startSANb

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup Command59097-02 B A-91AThe following is an example of the Set Setup System command:SANbox xxxx (admin) #> set s

A – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandA-92 59097-02 BSShow CommandDisplays fabric, switch, and port operational information.Authority NoneSyntax showa

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59097-02 B A-93Aalarm [option]Displays the alarm log and session display setting. If you omit [option], the comm

A – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandA-94 59097-02 BSfdmi [port_wwn]Displays detailed information about the device host bus adapter given by [port_ww

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59097-02 B A-95ApagebreakDisplays the current pagebreak setting. The pagebreak setting limits the display of inf

A – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandA-96 59097-02 BSInvalidDestAddr Invalid destination address detected.LIP_AL_PD_ALPS Number of F7, AL_PS LIPs, or

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59097-02 B A-97Apost logDisplays the Power On Self Test (POST) log which contains results from the most recently

A – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandA-98 59097-02 BS Securityset (Active, List) Show (About, Alarm, Backtrace, Chassis, Config Port, Config Securi

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59097-02 B A-99AtimezoneDisplays the current time zone setting.topologyDisplays all connected devices.usersDispl

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerExiting SANsurfer Switch Manager2-12 59097-02 BS2.4Exiting SANsurfer Switch ManagerTo exit a SANsurfer Switch Manage

A – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandA-100 59097-02 BSExamples The following is an example of the Show Chassis command:SANbox xxxx #> show chassis

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59097-02 B A-101AThe following is an example of the Show FDMI WWN command:SANbox xxxx #> show fdmi 21:00:00:e

A – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandA-102 59097-02 BSThe following is an example of the Show NS [domain_ID] command:SANbox xxxx #> show ns 18

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59097-02 B A-103AThe following is an example of the Show Port command:SANbox xxxx #> show port 1 Port Number

A – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandA-104 59097-02 BSThe following is an example of the Show Switch command: SANbox xxxx #> show switch Switch

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59097-02 B A-105AThe following is an example of the Show Topology command for port 1:SANbox xxxx #> show top

A – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandA-106 59097-02 BSThe following is an example of the Show Version command:SANbox xxxx #> show version **

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Config Command59097-02 B A-107AShow Config CommandDisplays switch, port, alarm threshold, security, and zoning for the

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Config CommandA-108 59097-02 BSExamples The following is an example of the Show Config Port command:SANbox xxxx #> s

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Config Command59097-02 B A-109AThe following is an example of the Show Config Switch command:SANbox xxxx #> show con

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerUninstalling SANsurfer Switch Manager59097-02 B 2-13AIn your next SANsurfer Switch Manager session, the Load Default

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Config CommandA-110 59097-02 BSThe following is an example of the Show Config Threshold command: SANbox xxxx #> sho

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Log Command59097-02 B A-111AShow Log CommandDisplays the contents of the log or the parameters used to create and displ

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Log CommandA-112 59097-02 BSOtherMonitors other miscellaneous events.PortMonitors all port eventsSNMPSNMP events.Switch

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Log Command59097-02 B A-113ASwitchDisplays all events related to switch management.ZoningDisplays all events related to

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Log CommandA-114 59097-02 BSThe following is an example of the Show Log command: SANbox xxxx #> show log [327][da

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Perf Command59097-02 B A-115AShow Perf CommandDisplays port performance in frames/second and bytes/second. If you omit

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Perf CommandA-116 59097-02 BSoutframe [port_number]Displays continuous performance data in frames/second transmitted fo

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Perf Command59097-02 B A-117AThe following is an example of the Show Perf Byte command:SANbox xxxx #> show perf byte

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Setup CommandA-118 59097-02 BSShow Setup CommandDisplays the current SNMP and system settings.Authority NoneSyntax show

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Setup Command59097-02 B A-119AThe following is an example of the Show Setup Services command:SANbox xxxx #> show set

59097-02 B Page iiiTable of ContentsSection 1 Introduction1.1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerUninstalling SANsurfer Switch Manager2-14 59097-02 BS2.5.1SMS UninstallA program to uninstall SANsurfer Management S

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Setup CommandA-120 59097-02 BSThe following is an example of the Show Setup Snmp command:SANbox xxxx #> show setup s

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Setup Command59097-02 B A-121AThe following is an example of the Show Setup System command:SANbox xxxx #> show setup

A – Command Line InterfaceShutdown CommandA-122 59097-02 BSShutdown CommandTerminates all data transfers on the switch at convenient points and closes

A – Command Line InterfaceTest Command59097-02 B A-123ATest CommandTests ports using internal (SerDes level), external (transceiver), and online loopb

A – Command Line InterfaceTest CommandA-124 59097-02 BScancelCancels the online test in progress.statusDisplays the status of a test in progress, or i

A – Command Line InterfaceTest Command59097-02 B A-125AThe online loopback (node-to-node) test requires that port be online and connected to a remote

A – Command Line InterfaceUptime CommandA-126 59097-02 BSUptime CommandDisplays the elapsed up time since the switch was last reset and reset method.

A – Command Line InterfaceUser Command59097-02 B A-127AUser CommandAdministers and displays user accounts.Authority Admin account name and an Admin se

A – Command Line InterfaceUser CommandA-128 59097-02 BSNotes Authority level or password changes that you make to an account that is currently logged

A – Command Line InterfaceUser Command59097-02 B A-129AThe following is an example of the User Delete command:SANbox xxxx (admin) #> user del user3

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerChanging the Encryption Key for the Default Fabric View File59097-02 B 2-15ATo uninstall the SANsurfer Switch Manage

A – Command Line InterfaceWhoami CommandA-130 59097-02 BSWhoami CommandDisplays the account name, session number, and switch domain ID for the Telnet

A – Command Line InterfaceZone Command59097-02 B A-131AZone CommandManages zones and zone membership on a switch.Authority Admin session and a Zoning

A – Command Line InterfaceZone CommandA-132 59097-02 BSdelete [zone]Deletes the specified zone given by [zone] from the zoning database. If the zone i

A – Command Line InterfaceZone Command59097-02 B A-133AExamples The following is an example of the Zone List command:SANbox xxxx #> zone list Zon

A – Command Line InterfaceZone CommandA-134 59097-02 BSThe following is an example of the Zone Zonesets command:SANbox xxxx #> zone zonesets zone1

A – Command Line InterfaceZoneset Command59097-02 B A-135AZoneset CommandManages zone sets and component zones across the fabric.Authority Admin sessi

A – Command Line InterfaceZoneset CommandA-136 59097-02 BSdeactivateDeactivates the active zone set. Close the Zoning Edit session before using this k

A – Command Line InterfaceZoneset Command59097-02 B A-137AThe following is an example of the Zoneset Zones command:SANbox xxxx #> zoneset zones sss

A – Command Line InterfaceZoning CommandA-138 59097-02 BSZoning CommandOpens a Zoning Edit session in which to create and manage zone sets and zones.

A – Command Line InterfaceZoning Command59097-02 B A-139AhistoryDisplays a history of zoning modifications. This keyword does not require an Admin ses

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerSetting SANsurfer Switch Manager Preferences2-16 59097-02 BSTo open a fabric view file, do the following:1. Open the

A – Command Line InterfaceZoning CommandA-140 59097-02 BSsaveSaves changes made during the current Zoning Edit session. The system informs you that th

A – Command Line InterfaceZoning Command59097-02 B A-141AThe following is an example of the Zoning List command:SANbox xxxx #> zoning list Active

A – Command Line InterfaceZoning CommandA-142 59097-02 BSNotes

59097-02 B Glossary-1GlossaryAccess Control List ZoneAccess Control List zoning divides the fabric for purposes of controlling discovery and inbound t

SANbox 5600 SeriesSwitch Management User’s GuideGlossary-2 59097-02 BSClass 3 ServiceA service which multiplexes frames at frame boundaries to or fro

59097-02 B Glossary-3SANbox 5600 SeriesSwitch Management User’s GuideAIn-Order-DeliveryA feature that requires that frames be received in the same or

SANbox 5600 SeriesSwitch Management User’s GuideGlossary-4 59097-02 BSSmall Form-Factor PluggableA transceiver device, smaller than a GigaBit Interfa

59097-02 B Index-1IndexAaccess control list zone 3-41, 3-56account namedisplay A-127, A-130factory A-2active zone set 3-35, 3-41Active Zoneset data wi

SANbox 5600 SeriesSwitch Management User’s GuideIndex-2 59097-02 BSConfig command A-17configurationactivate A-17archive 4-37backup A-17copy A-17delet

59097-02 B Index-3SANbox 5600 SeriesSwitch Management User’s GuideAevent loggingby component A-76, A-111by port A-78, A-113by severity level A-113dis

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerUsing Online Help59097-02 B 2-17A ”Port Types” on page 5-2 ”Displaying Port Operational States” on page 5-3 ”Disp

SANbox 5600 SeriesSwitch Management User’s GuideIndex-4 59097-02 BSgroupadd member 3-15, A-27copy A-29create 3-12, A-29display 3-17display member 3-1

59097-02 B Index-5SANbox 5600 SeriesSwitch Management User’s GuideAloopback test 5-17loss of signal monitoring 4-14MManagement Servergroup A-29servic

SANbox 5600 SeriesSwitch Management User’s GuideIndex-6 59097-02 BSportadministrative state 5-11, A-81buffer credits 5-15configuration 5-10, A-64conf

59097-02 B Index-7SANbox 5600 SeriesSwitch Management User’s GuideASANsurfer Performance Viewerarrange graphs 5-25customize graphs 5-26display graphs

SANbox 5600 SeriesSwitch Management User’s GuideIndex-8 59097-02 BSSimple Network Management Protocolconfiguration 4-33, A-86configuration display A-

59097-02 B Index-9SANbox 5600 SeriesSwitch Management User’s GuideATTelnetservice 4-28, A-84session timeout A-87Test command A-123testing ports 5-17t

SANbox 5600 SeriesSwitch Management User’s GuideIndex-10 59097-02 BSZzoneaccess control list 3-41add member port 3-54, A-131copy 3-51, A-131create 3-

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerSANsurfer Switch Manager User Interface2-18 59097-02 BS2.11SANsurfer Switch Manager User InterfaceThe SANsurfer Swit

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerSANsurfer Switch Manager User Interface59097-02 B 2-19A2.11.1Menu BarsThe menus and the options offered in them vary

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerSANsurfer Switch Manager User Interface2-20 59097-02 BS2.11.1.2Faceplate Display MenuThe menu options available in t

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerSANsurfer Switch Manager User Interface59097-02 B 2-21A2.11.2Tool BarThe tool bar consists of a row of graphical but

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerSANsurfer Switch Manager User Interface2-22 59097-02 BS2.11.3Fabric TreeThe fabric tree lists the managed fabrics an

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerSANsurfer Switch Manager User Interface59097-02 B 2-23A2.11.4Graphic WindowThe graphic window, shown in Figure 2-6,

Page iv 59097-02 BSANbox 5600 SeriesSwitch Management User’s GuideS2.11.6 Working Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerUsing the Topology Display2-24 59097-02 BS2.12Using the Topology DisplayThe topology display shown in Figure 2-10 re

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerUsing the Topology Display59097-02 B 2-25A2.12.2Working with Switches and LinksSwitch and link icons are selectable

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerUsing the Topology Display2-26 59097-02 BS2.12.2.3Opening the Faceplate and Topology Display Popup MenusThe topology

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerUsing the Faceplate Display59097-02 B 2-27A2.13Using the Faceplate DisplayThe faceplate display shown in Figure 2-11

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerUsing the Faceplate Display2-28 59097-02 BS2.13.1Port Views and StatusPort color and text provide information about

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerUsing the Faceplate Display59097-02 B 2-29A2.13.2.2Opening the Faceplate Popup MenuTo open the popup menu, right-cli

2 – Using SANsurfer Switch ManagerUsing the Faceplate Display2-30 59097-02 BSNotes

59097-02 B 3-1Section 3Managing FabricsThis section describes the following tasks that manage fabrics: RADIUS Servers Securing a Fabric Tracking Fa

3 – Managing FabricsRADIUS Servers3-2 59097-02 BS3.1.1Adding a RADIUS ServerWhen you add a RADIUS server, you provide a method to centralize the manag

3 – Managing FabricsRADIUS Servers59097-02 B 3-3A7. In the Retries field, enter the the number of retries. This is the maximum number of times the RAD

59097-02 B Page vSANbox 5600 SeriesSwitch Management User’s GuideA3.2.5 Fabric Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 – Managing FabricsRADIUS Servers3-4 59097-02 BS3.1.2Removing a RADIUS ServerWhen you remove a RADIUS server, you disable the management of authentic

3 – Managing FabricsRADIUS Servers59097-02 B 3-5A3.1.3Editing RADIUS Server InformationEditing information of a RADIUS server involves changing the co

3 – Managing FabricsRADIUS Servers3-6 59097-02 BS3.1.4Modifying Authentication Order RADIUS Server InformationEditing information of a RADIUS server i

3 – Managing FabricsSecuring a Fabric59097-02 B 3-7A3.2Securing a FabricFabric security consists of the following: Connection Security User Account

3 – Managing FabricsSecuring a Fabric3-8 59097-02 BS3.2.2User Account SecurityUser account security is the process by which your user account and pass

3 – Managing FabricsSecuring a Fabric59097-02 B 3-9A3.2.4Device SecurityDevice security provides for the authorization and authentication of devices t

3 – Managing FabricsSecuring a Fabric3-10 59097-02 BS3.2.4.1Edit Security DialogThe Edit Security dialog, shown in Figure 3-5 opens after clicking the

3 – Managing FabricsSecuring a Fabric59097-02 B 3-11AUse the File menu to:  Edit the security configuration on the switch. Open or edit security fil

3 – Managing FabricsSecuring a Fabric3-12 59097-02 BS3.2.4.3Create Security Group DialogUse the Create Security Group dialog, shown in Figure 3-6, to

3 – Managing FabricsSecuring a Fabric59097-02 B 3-13A3. Enter a security group name and select a security group type (ISL, Port, or MS). Remember, onl

Page vi 59097-02 BSANbox 5600 SeriesSwitch Management User’s GuideS3.7.1 Zoning Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 – Managing FabricsSecuring a Fabric3-14 59097-02 BSThe conventions for Port security group members are listed below:  You can enter member world-wi

3 – Managing FabricsSecuring a Fabric59097-02 B 3-15A3.2.4.6Creating a Security Group MemberTo add a member to a security group, do the following:1. O

3 – Managing FabricsSecuring a Fabric3-16 59097-02 BS3.2.4.7Editing the Security Configuration on a SwitchTo edit a security configuration on the swit

3 – Managing FabricsSecuring a Fabric59097-02 B 3-17A3.2.4.8Viewing Properties of a Security Set, Group, or MemberTo view the properties of a security

3 – Managing FabricsSecuring a Fabric3-18 59097-02 BS3. Check the Fabric Binding Enabled check box to require the expected domain ID of a switch is ve

3 – Managing FabricsSecuring a Fabric59097-02 B 3-19A3.2.4.13Configured Security Data WindowThe Configured Security data window displays a graphical r

3 – Managing FabricsTracking Fabric Firmware and Software Versions3-20 59097-02 BS3.2.5.1Enabling SNMP ConfigurationTo enable SNMP configuration, do t

3 – Managing FabricsTracking Fabric Firmware and Software Versions59097-02 B 3-21A3.3.1Saving a Version SnapshotTo save the current snapshot to an XML

3 – Managing FabricsTracking Fabric Firmware and Software Versions3-22 59097-02 BS3.3.3Exporting Version Snapshots to a FileThe Reports tab page enabl

3 – Managing FabricsManaging the Fabric Database59097-02 B 3-23A3.4Managing the Fabric DatabaseA fabric database contains the set of fabrics that you

59097-02 B Page viiSANbox 5600 SeriesSwitch Management User’s GuideA4.1.4 Modifying a User Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 – Managing FabricsManaging the Fabric Database3-24 59097-02 BS3.4.2Removing a FabricTo delete a fabric file from the database, do the following:1. S

3 – Managing FabricsManaging the Fabric Database59097-02 B 3-25A3.4.4Saving a Fabric View FileTo save a fabric view file, do the following:1. Open the

3 – Managing FabricsManaging the Fabric Database3-26 59097-02 BS3.4.7Adding a New Switch to a FabricIf there are no special conditions to be configure

3 – Managing FabricsManaging the Fabric Database59097-02 B 3-27A3.4.8Replacing a Failed SwitchThe archive/restore works for all switches. However, the

3 – Managing FabricsDisplaying Fabric Information3-28 59097-02 BS3.5Displaying Fabric InformationThe topology display is your primary tool for monitor

3 – Managing FabricsDisplaying Fabric Information59097-02 B 3-29A3.5.1Fabric StatusThe fabric updates the topology and faceplate displays by forwardin

3 – Managing FabricsDisplaying Fabric Information3-30 59097-02 BS3.5.2Displaying the Event BrowserThe Event Browser displays a list of events generate

3 – Managing FabricsDisplaying Fabric Information59097-02 B 3-31ASeverity is indicated in the severity column using icons as described in Table 3-2.

3 – Managing FabricsDisplaying Fabric Information3-32 59097-02 BS3.5.2.1Filtering the Event BrowserFiltering the Event Browser enables you to display

3 – Managing FabricsDisplaying Fabric Information59097-02 B 3-33A3.5.2.2Sorting the Event BrowserSorting the Event Browser enables you to display the

Page viii 59097-02 BSANbox 5600 SeriesSwitch Management User’s GuideS4.12 Downloading a Support File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 – Managing FabricsDisplaying Fabric Information3-34 59097-02 BS3.5.3Devices Data WindowThe Devices data window displays information about devices (h

3 – Managing FabricsDisplaying Fabric Information59097-02 B 3-35A3.5.4Active Zone Set Data WindowThe Active Zoneset data window displays the zone memb

3 – Managing FabricsWorking with Device Information and Nicknames3-36 59097-02 BS3.5.5Link Data WindowThe Link data window displays information about

3 – Managing FabricsWorking with Device Information and Nicknames59097-02 B 3-37A3.6.2Exporting Device Information to a FileTo save device information

3 – Managing FabricsWorking with Device Information and Nicknames3-38 59097-02 BS3.6.3.2Editing a NicknameA nickname must start with a letter and can

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric59097-02 B 3-39A3.6.3.5Importing a Nicknames FileImporting a nicknames file copies its contents into and replaces t

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric3-40 59097-02 BS3.7.1.1ZonesA zone is a named group of ports or devices that can communicate with each other. Devic

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric59097-02 B 3-41A3.7.1.1.2Access Control List Hard ZonesAccess Control List (ACL) zoning divides the fabric for purp

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric3-42 59097-02 BS3.7.1.4Zoning DatabaseEach switch has its own zoning database. The zoning database is made up of al

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric59097-02 B 3-43A MaxAliases is 2500. The maximum number of aliases that can be configured on the switch. This will

59097-02 B Page ixSANbox 5600 SeriesSwitch Management User’s GuideAAppendix A Command Line InterfaceA.1 Logging On to a Switch . . . . . . . . . . .

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric3-44 59097-02 BS3.7.3Managing the Zoning DatabaseManaging the zoning database consists of the following: Editing t

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric59097-02 B 3-45AYou cannot edit an active zone set on a switch. You must configure an inactive zone set to your nee

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric3-46 59097-02 BSCreate Zone button - create a new zoneCreate Alias button - create another name for a set of object

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric59097-02 B 3-47A3.7.3.2Configuring the Zoning DatabaseUse the Zoning Config dialog to change the Auto Save, Default

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric3-48 59097-02 BS3.7.3.2.2Default VisibilityDefault visibility determines the level of communication that is permitt

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric59097-02 B 3-49A3.7.3.5Restoring the Default Zoning DatabaseRestoring the default zoning clears the switch of all z

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric3-50 59097-02 BS3.7.4Managing Zone SetsZoning a fabric involves creating a zone set, creating zones as zone set mem

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric59097-02 B 3-51A3.7.4.2Activating and Deactivating a Zone SetYou must activate a zone set to apply its zoning defin

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric3-52 59097-02 BS3.7.4.5Removing a Zone SetRemoving a zone set from the database affects the member zones in the fol

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric59097-02 B 3-53A3.7.5.1Creating a Zone in a Zone SetWhen a zone is created, its zone type is soft. To change the zo