HP 8/20q HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools Switch Manageme - Page 58
Table 9 Switch resets, Configuring a switch, Using the configuration wizard, Switch properties
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Table 9 Switch resets Reset Type Hot Reset Reset Hard Reset Description Resets a switch without a Power On Self Test. This reset activates the pending firmware, but does not disrupt switch traffic. If errors are detected on a port during a hot reset, the port is reset automatically. Resets a switch without a Power On Self Test. This reset activates the pending firmware and it is disruptive to switch traffic. Resets a switch with a Power On Self Test. This reset activates the pending firmware and it is disruptive to switch traffic. IMPORTANT: If performing a Reset or a Hard Reset, the support files, the firmware image files that have not been unpacked, and the configuration backup files that were created on the switch are deleted. To reset a switch using QuickTools: 1. Select the switch to be reset from the fabric tree. 2. Select Switch > Reset Switch, and then choose one of the following options: • Select Hot Reset to perform a hot reset. • Select Reset to perform a standard reset. • Select Hard Reset to perform a hard reset. 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 and DNS settings. • SNMP configuration specifies SNMP settings, SNMP traps, and SNMP security. Using the configuration wizard Use the configuration wizard to configure the IP address and password for new or replacement switches. To start the configuration wizard, select Wizards > Configuration Wizard. Switch properties Use the Switch Properties dialog box to change the following switch configuration parameters: • Domain ID and Domain ID Lock • Syslog • Symbolic name • Switch administrative state • Broadcast support • In-band management • Fabric Device Management Interface (FDMI) To open the Switch Properties dialog box, choose one of the following options: • Open the faceplate display for the switch you are configuring, and then select Switch > Switch Properties. 58