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5 – Managing PortsDisplaying Port Information5-2 59022-06 AQ5.1.1Monitoring Port StatusThe faceplate display provides the following port related infor

5 – Managing PortsDisplaying Port Information59022-06 A 5-3Q5.1.1.2Displaying Port Operational StatesTo display the operational state on each port in

5 – Managing PortsDisplaying Port Information5-4 59022-06 AQ5.1.1.4Displaying Transceiver Media StatusTo display transceiver media status, open the Vi

5 – Managing PortsDisplaying Port Information59022-06 A 5-5QLogout Count Number of device logouts that have occurred on the switch.Al Init Count Numbe

5 – Managing PortsDisplaying Port Information5-6 59022-06 AQInvalid CRC Count Number of invalid Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) frames detected.Tx Wait

5 – Managing PortsDisplaying Port Information59022-06 A 5-7Q5.1.3Port Information Data WindowThe Port Information data window displays port detail inf

5 – Managing PortsDisplaying Port Information5-8 59022-06 AQ5.1.4Name Server Data WindowThe Name Server data window displays information about the por

5 – Managing PortsConfiguring Ports59022-06 A 5-9Q5.2Configuring PortsThe port settings or characteristics are configured using the Port Properties di

5 – Managing PortsConfiguring Ports5-10 59022-06 AQ5.2.1Changing Port Administrative StatesThe port administrative state determines the operational st

5 – Managing PortsConfiguring Ports59022-06 A 5-11Q5.2.2Changing Port SpeedsThe SANbox2 switch ports are capable of transmitting and receiving at 1 or

59022-06 A 1-1Section 1IntroductionThis manual describes the switch management tools which include the SANbox® Manager application (version 2.0) and t

5 – Managing PortsConfiguring Ports5-12 59022-06 AQ5.2.4Changing Buffer-to-Buffer CreditsSANbox2 switches negotiate with other switches to resolve dif

5 – Managing PortsConfiguring Ports59022-06 A 5-13Q2. Select the SANbox2 switch ports in the faceplate display that are to serve as links to the non-c

5 – Managing PortsConfiguring Ports5-14 59022-06 AQreceiving the credits and the donor ports must reside on the same I/O blade. Choose Next.Figure 5-3

5 – Managing PortsTesting Ports59022-06 A 5-15Q5.3Testing PortsThe port loopback tests verify correct port operation by sending a frame out through th

5 – Managing PortsTesting Ports5-16 59022-06 AQ Node-to-Node (Online) - The Node-to-Node test verifies communications between the port and its device

59022-06 A A-1Appendix ACommand Line InterfaceEach switch contains a Telnet server. This server allows a Telnet client to establish a Telnet session w

A – Command Line InterfaceCommand SyntaxA-2 59022-06 AQA.2Command SyntaxThe command syntax is as follows:commandkeywordkeyword [value]keyword [value1]

A – Command Line InterfaceCommands59022-06 A A-3QA.3CommandsThe command set provides for User and Admin authority levels. User authority grants viewi

A – Command Line InterfaceAdmin CommandA-4 59022-06 AQAdmin CommandOpens and closes an Admin session. The Admin session provides commands that change

A – Command Line InterfaceAlias Command59022-06 A A-5QAlias CommandCreates a named set of ports/devices. Aliases make it easier to assign a set of por

1 – IntroductionTechnical Support1-2 59022-06 AQ1.3Technical SupportCustomers should contact their authorized maintenance provider for technical suppo

A – Command Line InterfaceAlias CommandA-6 59022-06 AQmembers [alias]Displays all members of the alias given by [alias]. This keyword is available wit

A – Command Line InterfaceConfig Command59022-06 A A-7QConfig CommandManages the Fibre Channel configurations on a switch. For information about setti

A – Command Line InterfaceConfig CommandA-8 59022-06 AQrestoreRestores configuration settings to an out-of-band switch from a backup file named config

A – Command Line InterfaceConfig Command59022-06 A A-9QThe following is an example of how to create a backup file (configdata) and download the file t

A – Command Line InterfaceDate CommandA-10 59022-06 AQDate CommandThis command displays or sets the system date and time. To set the date and time the

A – Command Line InterfaceFallback Command59022-06 A A-11QFallback CommandAssigns the pending firmware status back and forth between the active and in

A – Command Line InterfaceHardreset CommandA-12 59022-06 AQHardreset CommandResets the switch and performs a power-on self test. This reset activates

A – Command Line InterfaceHelp Command59022-06 A A-13QHelp CommandDisplays a brief description of the specified command and its keywords.Authority Use

A – Command Line InterfaceHistory CommandA-14 59022-06 AQHistory CommandDisplays a numbered list of the previously entered commands from which you can

A – Command Line InterfaceHotreset Command59022-06 A A-15QHotreset CommandResets the switch for the purpose of activating the pending firmware without

59022-06 A 2-1Section 2Using SANbox ManagerThis section describes how to use the SANbox Manager application and its menus. The following topics are co

A – Command Line InterfaceImage CommandA-16 59022-06 AQImage CommandManages and installs switch firmware.Authority AdminSyntax imagecleanupfetch [acco

A – Command Line InterfaceLip Command59022-06 A A-17QLip CommandReinitializes the specified loop port.Authority AdminSyntax lip [port_number]Keywords

A – Command Line InterfacePasswd CommandA-18 59022-06 AQPasswd CommandChanges a user account’s password.Authority Admin to change another account’s pa

A – Command Line InterfacePing Command59022-06 A A-19QPing CommandInitiates an attempt to communicate with another switch in the fabric and reports th

A – Command Line InterfacePs CommandA-20 59022-06 AQPs CommandDisplays current system process information.Authority UserSyntax psExamples The followin

A – Command Line InterfaceQuit Command59022-06 A A-21QQuit CommandCloses the Telnet session.Authority UserSyntax quit, exit, or logoutNotes You can al

A – Command Line InterfaceReset CommandA-22 59022-06 AQReset CommandResets the switch configuration parameters. If you omit the keyword, the default i

A – Command Line InterfaceReset Command59022-06 A A-23QNotes The following tables specify the various factory default settings:Table A-3. Switch Confi

A – Command Line InterfaceReset CommandA-24 59022-06 AQFANEnable TrueLCFEnable FalseMFSEnable TrueMFS_TOV 10MSEnable TrueNoClose FalseIOStreamGuard Di

A – Command Line InterfaceReset Command59022-06 A A-25QLogoutMonitoringEnabledRisingTriggerFallingTriggerSampleWindowTrue5110LOSMonitoringEnabledRisin

2 – Using SANbox ManagerInstalling SANbox Manager2-2 59022-06 AQYour switch was shipped with either a SANsurfer Management Suite Disk or a SANbox2 Ins

A – Command Line InterfaceReset CommandA-26 59022-06 AQTable A-8. System Configuration DefaultsParameter DefaultEthernet Network Discovery StaticEther

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Command59022-06 A A-27QSet CommandSets a variety of switch parameters.Authority Admin for all keywords except Alarm Clea

A – Command Line InterfaceSet CommandA-28 59022-06 AQport [option]Sets port state and speed for the specified port temporarily until the next switch r

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59022-06 A A-29QSet Config CommandSets switch, port, alarm threshold, and zoning configuration parameters.

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandA-30 59022-06 AQALFairness Arbitration loop fairness. Enables (True) or disables (False) the switch’s prio

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59022-06 A A-31QswitchInitiates an editing session in which to change switch configuration settings. The s

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandA-32 59022-06 AQDefaultDomainID Default domain ID. The default is 1.DomainIDLock Prevents (True) or allows

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59022-06 A A-33QthresholdInitiates a configuration session by which to generate and log alarms for selecte

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandA-34 59022-06 AQzoningInitiates an editing session in which to change switch zoning attributes. The system

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59022-06 A A-35QExamples The following is an example of the Set Config Port command:SANbox2 #> admin st

2 – Using SANbox ManagerInstalling SANbox Manager59022-06 A 2-3Q2.1.2SANsurfer Management Suite Disk - Linux InstallationTo install the SANbox Manager

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandA-36 59022-06 AQThe following is an example of the Set Config Switch command:SANbox2 #> admin startSANb

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59022-06 A A-37Q SampleWindow (decimal value, 1-1000 sec) [10 ]ISLMonitoringEnabled

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Log CommandA-38 59022-06 AQSet Log CommandSpecifies the type of entries to be entered in the event log. The log consists

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Log Command59022-06 A A-39QNoneMonitor none of the component events.OtherMonitors other miscellaneous events.PortMonitor

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Log CommandA-40 59022-06 AQstartStarts the logging of events based on the Port, Component, and Level keywords assigned t

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Port Command59022-06 A A-41QSet Port CommandSets port state and speed for the specified port temporarily until the next

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup CommandA-42 59022-06 AQSet Setup CommandChanges SNMP and system configuration settings. The switch maintains one S

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup Command59022-06 A A-43QsystemPrompts you in a line-by-line fashion to change system configuration settings. Table

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup CommandA-44 59022-06 AQExamples The following is an example of the Set Setup SNMP command:SANbox2 #> admin sta

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup Command59022-06 A A-45Q Location (string, max=32 chars) [sysLocation undefined] Trap1Address

2 – Using SANbox ManagerInstalling SANbox Manager2-4 59022-06 AQ2.1.3SANsurfer Management Suite Disk - Solaris InstallationTo install the SANbox Manag

A – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup CommandA-46 59022-06 AQThe following is an example of the Set Setup System command:SANbox2 (admin) #> set setup

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59022-06 A A-47QShow CommandDisplays fabric, switch, and port operational information.Authority UserSyntax showa

A – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandA-48 59022-06 AQdomainsDisplays list of each domain and its worldwide name in the fabric.donorDisplays list of c

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59022-06 A A-49Qperf [option]Displays performance information for all ports. Refer to the ”Show Perf Command” on

A – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandA-50 59022-06 AQLIPF7ALPS This LIP is used to reinitialize the loop. An L_Port, identified by AL_PS, may have no

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59022-06 A A-51Qpost logDisplays the Power On Self Test (POST) log which contains results from the POST.setup [o

A – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandA-52 59022-06 AQ User Accounts Whoami Zoneset (Active, List) Zoning (History, Limits, List)switchDisplays sw

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59022-06 A A-53QThe following is an example of the Show Fabric command:SANbox2 #> show fabric Domain WWN

A – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandA-54 59022-06 AQThe following is an example of the Show Interface command:SANbox2 #> show interfaceeth0

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59022-06 A A-55QThe following is an example of the Show Port command:SANbox2 #> show port 1 Port Number: 1

2 – Using SANbox ManagerInstalling SANbox Manager59022-06 A 2-5Q2.1.4SANbox2 Installation Disk - Windows InstallationTo install the SANbox Manager app

A – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandA-56 59022-06 AQThe following is an example of the Show Switch command: SANbox2 #> show switch Switch Infor

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59022-06 A A-57QThe following is an example of the Show Topology command for port 1:SANbox2 #> show topology

A – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandA-58 59022-06 AQThe following is an example of the Show Version command:SANbox2 #> show version *******

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Config Command59022-06 A A-59QShow Config CommandDisplays switch, port, alarm threshold, and zoning attributes for the

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Config CommandA-60 59022-06 AQThe following is an example of the Show Config Switch command:SANbox2 #> show config s

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Config Command59022-06 A A-61Q LoginMonitoringEnabled True RisingTrigger 5 FallingTrigger

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Log CommandA-62 59022-06 AQShow Log CommandDisplays the contents of the log or the parameters used to create entries in

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Log Command59022-06 A A-63QThe following is an example of the Show Log Options command:SANbox2 #> show log options

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Perf CommandA-64 59022-06 AQShow Perf CommandDisplays port performance in frames/second and bytes/second. If you omit t

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Perf Command59022-06 A A-65QExamples The following is an example of the Show Perf command:SANbox2 #> show perfPort

2 – Using SANbox ManagerStarting SANbox Manager2-6 59022-06 AQ2.2Starting SANbox ManagerTo start the SANbox Manager application for the first time, ch

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Setup CommandA-66 59022-06 AQShow Setup CommandDisplays the current SNMP and system settings.Authority UserSyntax show

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Setup Command59022-06 A A-67QThe following is an example of the Show Setup Snmp command:SANbox2 #> show setup snmp

A – Command Line InterfaceShow Setup CommandA-68 59022-06 AQThe following is an example of the Show Setup System command:SANbox2 #> show setup syst

A – Command Line InterfaceShutdown Command59022-06 A A-69QShutdown CommandTerminates all data transfers on the switch at convenient points and closes

A – Command Line InterfaceTest CommandA-70 59022-06 AQTest CommandTests ports using internal (SerDes level), external (SFP), and online loopback tests

A – Command Line InterfaceTest Command59022-06 A A-71Q4. Choose the type of port loopback test to run: To run an internal loopback test, enter the fo

A – Command Line InterfaceTest CommandA-72 59022-06 AQ3. A series of test parameters are displayed on the screen. Press the Enter key to accept each d

A – Command Line InterfaceUptime Command59022-06 A A-73QUptime CommandDisplays the elapsed up time since the switch was last reset and reset method. A

A – Command Line InterfaceUser CommandA-74 59022-06 AQUser CommandAdministers or displays user accounts.Authority Admin. The List keyword is available

A – Command Line InterfaceUser Command59022-06 A A-75QThe following is an example of the User Add command:SANbox2 (admin) #> user add Press &apo

2 – Using SANbox ManagerStarting SANbox Manager59022-06 A 2-7Q Choose Start Application Without Specifying a Fabric to open the SANbox Manager window

A – Command Line InterfaceWhoami CommandA-76 59022-06 AQWhoami CommandDisplays the account name, session number, and switch domain ID for the Telnet s

A – Command Line InterfaceZone Command59022-06 A A-77QZone CommandManages zones and zone membership on a switch. The Zone command defines members (por

A – Command Line InterfaceZone CommandA-78 59022-06 AQlistDisplays a list of all zones and the zone sets of which they are members. This keyword is va

A – Command Line InterfaceZone Command59022-06 A A-79QExamples The following is an example of the Zone List command:SANbox2 #> zone list Zone

A – Command Line InterfaceZone CommandA-80 59022-06 AQThe following is an example of the Zone Zonesets command:SANbox2 #> zone zonesets zone1 Curr

A – Command Line InterfaceZoneset Command59022-06 A A-81QZoneset CommandManages zone sets and zone set membership across the fabric.Authority Admin au

A – Command Line InterfaceZoneset CommandA-82 59022-06 AQdelete [zone_set]Deletes the zone set given by [zone_set]. If the specified zone set is activ

A – Command Line InterfaceZoneset Command59022-06 A A-83QThe following is an example of the Zoneset Zones command:SANbox2 #> zoneset zones ssss Cu

A – Command Line InterfaceZoning CommandA-84 59022-06 AQZoning CommandOpens a Zoning Edit session in which to create and manage zone sets and zones. R

A – Command Line InterfaceZoning Command59022-06 A A-85QlimitsDisplays the number of zone sets, zones, aliases, members per zone, members per alias, a

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2 – Using SANbox ManagerExiting SANbox Manager2-8 59022-06 AQ2.3Exiting SANbox ManagerTo exit a SANbox Manager application session, open the File menu

A – Command Line InterfaceZoning CommandA-86 59022-06 AQ 16 D_2_NewJBOD_2 5

A – Command Line InterfaceZoning Command59022-06 A A-87Q 50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:c2 50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:d2

A – Command Line InterfaceZoning CommandA-88 59022-06 AQNotes

59022-06 A B-1Appendix BGraphing Port PerformanceSANsurfer Fabric View is an optional application that displays port performance using graphs. SANsurf

B – Graphing Port PerformanceStarting SANsurfer Fabric ViewB-2 59022-06 AQB.1Starting SANsurfer Fabric ViewTo start SANsurfer Fabric View from within

B – Graphing Port PerformanceSaving and Opening SANsurfer Fabric View Fabric View Files59022-06 A B-3QIn your next SANsurfer Fabric View session, the

B – Graphing Port PerformanceChanging the SANsurfer Fabric View Default Fabric File PasswordB-4 59022-06 AQB.4Changing the SANsurfer Fabric View Defau

B – Graphing Port PerformanceSetting the Polling Frequency59022-06 A B-5QB.6Setting the Polling FrequencyFabric View updates the graphs once per secon

B – Graphing Port PerformanceDisplaying GraphsB-6 59022-06 AQB.7.1Arranging Graphs in the DisplayTo arrange and size graphs in the display, open the W

B – Graphing Port PerformancePrinting Graphs59022-06 A B-7QTo modify the graph options, do the following:1. Choose the units for the graph: Select th

2 – Using SANbox ManagerUninstalling SANbox Manager59022-06 A 2-9Q2.4Uninstalling SANbox ManagerA program to uninstall SANbox Manager was installed as

B – Graphing Port PerformanceSaving Graph Statistics to a FileB-8 59022-06 AQB.9Saving Graph Statistics to a FileStatistics for one or all graphs can

59022-06 A Glossary-1GlossaryAccess Control List ZoneAccess Control List zoning divides the fabric for purposes of controlling discovery and inbound t

Glossary-2 59022-06 ASANbox2-8c/16 Switch ManagementUser’s GuideQClass 3 ServiceA service which multiplexes frames at frame boundaries to or from one

Glossary-3 59022-06 ASANbox2-8c/16 Switch ManagementUser’s GuideQIn-Order-DeliveryA feature that requires that frames be received in the same order i

Glossary-4 59022-06 ASANbox2-8c/16 Switch ManagementUser’s GuideQPower On Self Test (POST)Diagnostics that the switch chassis performs at start up.Pr

59022-06 A Index-1IndexAaccess control list zone 3-15, 3-29account name 3-1, 3-3, A-1, A-76activefirmware 4-28zone set 3-13, 3-16, 4-19Active Zoneset

Index-2 59022-06 ASANbox2-8c/16 Switch ManagementUser’s GuideQName Server 4-7, 5-8port information 5-7port statistics 5-4switch 4-7databasefabric 3-3

59022-06 A Index-3SANbox2-8c/16 Switch ManagementUser’s GuideQpassword B-2save 2-10, 3-4faceplate displaydata window 2-24description 2-13, 2-22open 2

Index-4 59022-06 ASANbox2-8c/16 Switch ManagementUser’s GuideQloopback test 5-15loss of signal monitoring 4-12Mmanagement workstation 2-1manufacturer

59022-06 A Index-5SANbox2-8c/16 Switch ManagementUser’s GuideQQQuit command A-21Rread community 4-23receive buffer 5-12recipient port 5-13refresh 3-7

2 – Using SANbox ManagerChanging the SANbox Manager Default Fabric File Password2-10 59022-06 AQ2.5Changing the SANbox Manager Default Fabric File Pas

Index-6 59022-06 ASANbox2-8c/16 Switch ManagementUser’s GuideQsymbolic name 4-17syslog 4-24system configurationchange A-43display A-66Ttemperature th

59022-06 A Index-7SANbox2-8c/16 Switch ManagementUser’s GuideQdefinition 3-16delete A-82delete member zone 3-24, A-82display A-82display active A-81d

Index-8 59022-06 ASANbox2-8c/16 Switch ManagementUser’s GuideQNotes

2 – Using SANbox ManagerSetting SANbox Manager Preferences59022-06 A 2-11Q2.7Setting SANbox Manager PreferencesUsing the preferences settings, you can

2 – Using SANbox ManagerUsing Online Help2-12 59022-06 AQTo set preferences for your SANbox Manager sessions, do the following:1. Open the File menu,

2 – Using SANbox ManagerSANbox Manager User Interface59022-06 A 2-13Q2.10SANbox Manager User InterfaceThe SANbox Manager application uses two basic di

2 – Using SANbox ManagerSANbox Manager User Interface2-14 59022-06 AQ2.10.1Menu BarThe Menu Bar presents the SANbox Manager menus as shown in Figure 2

2 – Using SANbox ManagerSANbox Manager User Interface59022-06 A 2-15QMost menu selections have shortcut keys as shown in Table 2-2.Table 2-2. Menu Sho

2 – Using SANbox ManagerSANbox Manager User Interface2-16 59022-06 AQ2.10.2Tool BarThe tool bar consists of a row of graphical buttons that you can us

2 – Using SANbox ManagerSANbox Manager User Interface59022-06 A 2-17Q2.10.3Fabric TreeThe fabric tree lists the managed fabrics and their switches as

59022-06 A Page iiiTable of ContentsSection 1 Introduction1.1 Intended Audience ...

2 – Using SANbox ManagerSANbox Manager User Interface2-18 59022-06 AQ2.10.4Graphic WindowThe graphic window presents graphic information about fabrics

2 – Using SANbox ManagerUsing the Topology Display59022-06 A 2-19Q2.11Using the Topology DisplayThe topology display shown in Figure 2-10 receives inf

2 – Using SANbox ManagerUsing the Topology Display2-20 59022-06 AQ2.11.2Working with Switches and LinksSwitch and link icons are selectable and moveab

2 – Using SANbox ManagerUsing the Topology Display59022-06 A 2-21Q2.11.2.3Opening the Faceplate Display and Topology Popup MenusThe faceplate display

2 – Using SANbox ManagerUsing the Faceplate Display2-22 59022-06 AQ2.12Using the Faceplate DisplayThe faceplate display shown in Figure 2-11 displays

2 – Using SANbox ManagerUsing the Faceplate Display59022-06 A 2-23Q2.12.2Working with PortsPorts are selectable and serve as access points for other d

2 – Using SANbox ManagerUsing the Faceplate Display2-24 59022-06 AQ2.12.3Faceplate Data WindowsThe faceplate display provides the following data windo

59022-06 A 3-1Section 3Managing FabricsThis section describes the following tasks that manage fabrics: Security Managing the fabric database Displa

3 – Managing FabricsSecurity3-2 59022-06 AQ3.1.2Inter-Switch Link SecurityInter-switch link security pertains to whether the switches in the fabric ar

3 – Managing FabricsManaging the Fabric Database59022-06 A 3-3Q3.2Managing the Fabric DatabaseA fabric database contains the set of fabrics that you h

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3 – Managing FabricsManaging the Fabric Database3-4 59022-06 AQ3.2.2Removing a FabricTo delete a fabric file from the database, do the following:1. Se

3 – Managing FabricsManaging the Fabric Database59022-06 A 3-5Q3.2.5Rediscovering a FabricAfter making changes to or deleting switches from a fabric v

3 – Managing FabricsManaging the Fabric Database3-6 59022-06 AQ3.2.7Replacing a Failed SwitchThe archive/restore works for all switches. However, the

3 – Managing FabricsDisplaying Fabric Information59022-06 A 3-7Q3.2.8Deleting Switches and LinksThe SANbox Manager application does not automatically

3 – Managing FabricsDisplaying Fabric Information3-8 59022-06 AQThe topology display uses switch and status icons to provide status information about

3 – Managing FabricsDisplaying Fabric Information59022-06 A 3-9Q3.3.2Displaying the Event BrowserThe Event Browser is a compilation of messages that h

3 – Managing FabricsDisplaying Fabric Information3-10 59022-06 AQSeverity is indicated in the severity column using icons as described in Table 3-2.Ta

3 – Managing FabricsDisplaying Fabric Information59022-06 A 3-11Q3.3.2.1Filtering the Event BrowserFiltering the Event Browser enables you to display

3 – Managing FabricsDisplaying Fabric Information3-12 59022-06 AQ3.3.2.2Sorting the Event BrowserSorting the Event Browser enables you to display the

3 – Managing FabricsDisplaying Fabric Information59022-06 A 3-13Q3.3.3Active Zone Set Data WindowThe Active Zoneset data window displays the zone memb

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3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric3-14 59022-06 AQ3.4Zoning a FabricZoning enables you to divide the ports and devices of the fabric into zones for m

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric59022-06 A 3-15Q3.4.1.1.1Soft ZonesSoft zoning divides the fabric for purposes of controlling discovery. Members of

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric3-16 59022-06 AQ3.4.1.2AliasesTo make it easier to add a group of ports or devices to one or more zones, you can cr

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric59022-06 A 3-17Q3.4.1.4Zoning DatabaseEach switch has its own zoning database. The zoning database is made up of al

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric3-18 59022-06 AQ3.4.2Using the Zoning Config DialogUse the Zoning Config dialog to change the Auto Save and Default

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric59022-06 A 3-19Q3.4.3Restoring Default ZoningRestoring the default zoning clears the switch of all zoning definitio

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric3-20 59022-06 AQ3.4.4.2Zone Merge Failure RecoveryWhen a zone merge failure occurs, the conflict that caused the fa

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric59022-06 A 3-21Q3.4.5Using the Edit Zoning WindowTo edit the zoning database for a particular switch, open the Zoni

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric3-22 59022-06 AQwithout closing the Edit Zoning window. Before zoning changes are implemented, SANbox Manager check

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric59022-06 A 3-23Q3.4.6Managing Zone SetsZoning a fabric involves creating a zone set, creating zones as zone set mem

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3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric3-24 59022-06 AQ3.4.6.2Activating and Deactivating a Zone SetYou must activate a zone set to apply its zoning defin

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric59022-06 A 3-25Q3.4.6.5Removing a Zone SetRemoving a zone set from the database affects the member zones in the fol

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric3-26 59022-06 AQ3.4.7Managing ZonesManaging zones involves the following: Creating a zone in a zone set Adding zo

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric59022-06 A 3-27Q4. To add ports or devices to the zone, do one of the following: In the zone set tree, select the

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric3-28 59022-06 AQ3.4.7.3Renaming a Zone or a Zone SetTo rename a zone, do the following:1. In the Zone Sets tree of

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric59022-06 A 3-29Q3.4.7.7Changing Zone TypesTo change a zone type, do the following:1. In the faceplate display, sele

3 – Managing FabricsZoning a Fabric3-30 59022-06 AQ3.4.8.2Adding a Member to an AliasYou can add a member to an alias in the following ways: Drag-and

59022-06 A 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 59022-06 AQThe Admin account is for configuring the switch for the first time. After creating your own

4 – Managing SwitchesManaging User Accounts59022-06 A 4-3Q1. Enter an account name in the New Account Login field. Account names are limited to 15 cha

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4 – Managing SwitchesManaging User Accounts4-4 59022-06 AQ4.1.3Changing a User Account PasswordTo change the password for an account on a particular s

4 – Managing SwitchesDisplaying Switch Information59022-06 A 4-5Q4.2Displaying Switch InformationThe faceplate display and data windows provide the fo

4 – Managing SwitchesDisplaying Switch Information4-6 59022-06 AQThe fabric updates the topology and faceplate displays by forwarding changes in statu

4 – Managing SwitchesDisplaying Switch Information59022-06 A 4-7Q4.2.2Name Server Data WindowThe Name Server data window displays information about th

4 – Managing SwitchesDisplaying Switch Information4-8 59022-06 AQTable 4-3. Switch Data Window Entries Entry DescriptionFcAddress Switch Fibre Channel

4 – Managing SwitchesDisplaying Switch Information59022-06 A 4-9QFC-SW-2 Compliant Zoning merge status. If True, changes to the active zone set are pr

4 – Managing SwitchesDisplaying Switch Information4-10 59022-06 AQ4.2.4Link Data WindowThe Link data window displays information about all switch link

4 – Managing SwitchesDisplaying Switch Information59022-06 A 4-11Q4.2.7Configured Zonesets Data WindowThe Configured Zonesets data window displays all

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring Alarms4-12 59022-06 AQ4.3Configuring AlarmsYou can configure the switch to generate alarms for selected events. Confi

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring Alarms59022-06 A 4-13Q6. Enter a value for the rising threshold. A rising threshold alarm is generated when the event

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4 – Managing SwitchesExporting Name Server Information to a File4-14 59022-06 AQ4.4Exporting Name Server Information to a FileTo save name server info

4 – Managing SwitchesResetting a Switch59022-06 A 4-15QFigure 4-9. Temperature Thresholds Dialog4.8Resetting a SwitchResetting a switch reboots the s

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch4-16 59022-06 AQTo reset a switch using SANbox Manager, do the following:1. Select the switch to be reset and

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch59022-06 A 4-17QFigure 4-10. Switch Properties Dialog4.9.1.1Symbolic NameA user-defined name of up to 63 cha

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch4-18 59022-06 AQTable 4-5 describes the administrative state values.4.9.1.3Domain ID and Domain ID LockThe do

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch59022-06 A 4-19Q4.9.1.4Broadcast SupportBroadcast is supported on the SANbox2 which allows for TCP/IP support

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch4-20 59022-06 AQ4.9.1.7Legacy Port Address FormatLegacy Address Format should be enabled only to permit inter

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch59022-06 A 4-21Q4.9.2Network PropertiesUse the Network Properties dialog shown in Figure 4-11 to change IP an

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch4-22 59022-06 AQ4.9.2.1IP ConfigurationThe IP configuration identifies the switch on the Ethernet network and

4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch59022-06 A 4-23Q4.9.2.2SNMP ConfigurationThe SNMP configuration defines how authentication traps are managed.

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4 – Managing SwitchesConfiguring a Switch4-24 59022-06 AQ4.9.2.3SNMP Trap ConfigurationThe SNMP trap configuration defines how traps are set. Choose f

4 – Managing SwitchesArchiving a Switch59022-06 A 4-25Q4.10Archiving a SwitchYou can create an .XML archive file containing the configuration paramete

4 – Managing SwitchesRestoring a Switch4-26 59022-06 AQ4.11Restoring a SwitchRestoring a switch loads the archived switch configuration parameters to

4 – Managing SwitchesRestoring a Switch59022-06 A 4-27Q4. To restore all configuration settings, choose the Full Restore tab, then choose the Restore

4 – Managing SwitchesManaging Firmware4-28 59022-06 AQ4.12Managing FirmwareThe switch memory is partitioned for two firmware images. One of these part

4 – Managing SwitchesManaging Firmware59022-06 A 4-29Q4.12.2Activating the Pending FirmwareTo activate firmware that is both inactive and pending, ope

4 – Managing SwitchesRestoring the Factory Default Configuration4-30 59022-06 AQ4.13Restoring the Factory Default ConfigurationYou can restore the swi

4 – Managing SwitchesRestoring the Factory Default Configuration59022-06 A 4-31QTrap community PublicRead community PublicWrite community PrivatePort

4 – Managing SwitchesRestoring the Factory Default Configuration4-32 59022-06 AQNotes

59022-06 A 5-1Section 5Managing PortsThis section describes the following tasks that manage ports and devices: Displaying port information Configuri