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HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide Part number: 5697-7759 Third edition: January 2009 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 2
services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. QuickTools is a trademark of QLogic trademark of Novell, Inc. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 3
Browser to a file 31 Device information and nicknames 31 Devices data window 32 Displaying detailed device information 33 Managing device port nicknames 33 Creating a nickname 34 Editing a nickname 34 Deleting a nickname 34 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 3 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 4
55 Removing a user account 55 Changing a user account password 56 Modifying a user account 57 Paging a switch 57 Setting the date/time and enabling NTP client 57 Resetting a switch 58 Configuring a switch 59 Using the configuration wizard 59 Switch properties 60 Domain ID and Domain ID Lock - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 5
port 100 Testing ports 100 Glossary 103 Index 107 Figures 1 Add a New Fabric dialog box 14 2 Password Change Required dialog box 14 3 QuickTools interface 15 4 Alerts panel 16 5 Preferences dialog box-QuickTools 20 6 TR Mapping Manager dialog 24 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 6
box 56 23 User Account Administration-Change Password dialog box 56 24 User Account Administration-Modify Account dialog box 57 25 Date/Time dialog box 58 26 Switch Properties dialog box 60 27 Advanced Switch Properties dialog box 62 28 System Services dialog box 63 29 Network Properties - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 7
fields 90 19 Port Statistics data window fields 92 20 Port Properties dialog box fields 95 21 Port operational states 97 22 Port administrative states 97 23 Port types 98 24 Port speeds 99 25 Port transceiver media view 99 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 7 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 8
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start installation instructions • HP StorageWorks 8Gb Simple SAN Connection Kit cabling guide • HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch installation and reference guide • HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch command line interface guide • HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch command - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 10
text: Figure 1 Medium blue, underlined text (http://www.hp.com) Bold font Element Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses Web site addresses • Keys that or data. IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or specific instructions. NOTE: Provides additional information. TIP: Provides helpful - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 11
reseller For the name of your nearest HP-authorized reseller: • In the United States, call 1-800-282-6672. • Elsewhere, visit the HP web site: http://www.hp.com. Then click Contact HP to find locations and telephone numbers. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 11 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 12
Helpful web sites For other product information, see the following HP web sites: • http://www.hp.com • http://www.hp.com/go/storage • http://www.hp.com/support/ • http://www.docs.hp.com 12 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 13
web applet: 1. In an Internet browser, enter the switch IP address (the default switch IP address is 10.0.0.1). (If your workstation does not have the Java 2 Run Time Environment program, you will be prompted to download it.) 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 13 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 14
for your username (the default is admin) and password (the default is password). Figure 1 Add a switch and its ports. While there is no topology display, the fabric name is displayed for reference in the fabric tree above the switch names. Click a switch name or icon to display a different switch - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 15
displays a table of data and statistics associated with the selected tab for the switch displayed in the graphic window. Use the scroll bar to browse through the data desired width. The data windows and tabs are described below: 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 15 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 16
or devices. See "Configured Zonesets data window" on page 36 for more information. • Active Zoneset-Displays the active zoneset for the fabric including zones and their member ports. See "Active Zoneset data window" on page 35 for more information about this data window. See "Zoning" on page 35 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 17
Firmware Reset Switch (Hot Reset, Reset, Hard Reset) Restore Factory Defaults Features Download Support File Port Port Properties Advanced Port Properties Reset Port Port Diagnostics (Online Port Diagnostics, Offline Port Diagnostics) 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 18
Activate Zoneset Deactivate Zoneset Restore Default Zoning View Refresh View Port Types View Port States View Port Speeds View Port • Refreshing a switch • Selecting all ports • Properties dialog boxes (Port, Switch, Network, and SNMP) • Services dialog box • Port diagnostics dialog boxes Shortcut - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 19
a different port view option. See the corresponding subsection for more information: • "Port types" on page 98 • "Port operational states" on page 97 • "Port speeds" on page 99 • "Port transceiver media status" on page 99 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 19 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 20
Figure 5 Preferences dialog box-QuickTools To set preferences for your QuickTools sessions: 1. Select File > Preferences to open the Preferences dialog box. 2. Enter or browse for paths to the working directory and browser. 3. Choose the preferences you want in the Application-wide Options area. 4. - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 21
clears out the current fabric information being displayed, and rediscovers all switch information. To rediscover a fabric, select Fabric > Rediscover Fabric. The Rediscover function is more comprehensive than the Refresh function. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 21 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 22
configured for a new switch, simply plug in the switch; the switch becomes functional with the default fabric configuration. The default fabric configuration settings are: • Fabric zoning is sent to the switch from the fabric. • All 8 Gb/s ports will be GL_Ports. • The default IP address 10.0.0.1 is - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 23
switches supported in a remote fabric, see release notes for the 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch, and the HP StorageWorks SAN Design reference guide located at the HP website: http://www.hp local fabric and a remote fabric. A TR_Port uses standard NPIV login methods to attach to the remote fabric. The - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 24
on the 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch. Any of the 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch ports may be configured active zone set is re-activated. If there is no active zone set, a zone set named TR_MAPPING_SET" (default name) is created, the new IFZs are added to the zone set, and then the zone set is activated - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 25
a TR Port column, the OK button becomes active. 6. Click OK to save the changes and close the Add TR Mapping dialog. 7. Verify that the new TR mapping members are displayed in the TR Mapping list of the TR Mapping Manager dialog, and click OK. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 26
IFZs are created and saved to the switch. If there is an active zone set with TR mappings, the old IFZs are deleted and replaced with the new IFZs, and then the active zone set is re-activated. If there is no active zone set, a zone set named TR_MAPPING_SET" (default name) is created, the new IFZs - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 27
file or accept the default file name (TRoutesCfg). 7. Select one of the following: • Clear the New Configuration option if the remote fabric has an active zone set. Executing the a TR_Port. Figure 9 Transparent Routes data window 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 27 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 28
Routes data window. The state of the route (Active or Inactive) is shown, and Port WWN, TR Port WWN, and Status fields are displayed for both sides of the route. There is no expectation that Device A will necessarily correspond to the 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch side of the route, as the end points - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 29
are events that warrant notice by the user. By default, these log messages will be posted to the screen. Critical log messages do not have alarm status as they require no immediate attention from a user or service representative. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 29 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 30
Table 5 Port operational states State Description Warning event-An event that indicates errors or event that provides only supporting information. NOTE: Events (Alarms, Critical, Warning, and Informative) generated by the web applet are not saved on the switch. They are permanently discarded - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 31
, source, type, or description. By default, the Event Browser is sorted in ascending a file: 1. Filter and sort the Event Browser to obtain the desired display. 2. Select File > Save As. 3. Select a folder port nicknames, page 33 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 31 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 32
server devices and proxied devices (from configuration of TR ports) connected to the switch. To display the Devices data window, click the Devices notation "(TR)" after the port number. • Proxied devices are also grayed-out in the Active Zoneset data window. See Active Zoneset data window, page 35 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 33
" on page 33. FC Address Fibre Channel address Switch Switch name Port Switch port number Target/Initiator Device type: Target, Initiator, or Both Vendor Host Bus Adapter/Device Vendor Active Zones The active zone to which the device belongs Row # Row number reference for each listing - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 34
precedence during nickname resolution. Changes made in the Nickname dialog box are propagated to all switches in the fabric only after you click Apply. Creating a nickname To create a device port nickname: 1. Select Fabric > Nicknames to open the Nicknames dialog box. The device entries are listed - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 35
. • A zone expands to show its member ports/devices. • Ports/devices that are zoned by WWN or FC address, but no longer part of the fabric, are grayed-out. Proxied devices are also grayed-out. Figure 15 Active Zoneset data window 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 35 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 36
by device port World Wide Name or device port Fibre Channel address. • The alias expands to show its entries. Figure 16 Configured Zoneset data switch port if the sum of the logged-in devices plus the devices zoned with devices on that port is 64 or less. If a port exceeds this sum, that port - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 37
active at one time. The active zoneset determines the zoning of the fabric. Membership in a zone can be defined by switch domain ID and port number, device Fibre Channel on the firmware installed on the switch: • MaxZoneSets-The maximum number of zonesets that can be configured on the switch. • - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 38
42 • Restoring the zoning database from a file, page 42 • Restoring the default zoning database, page 42 • Removing all zone and zoneset definitions, page 43 dialog box (Figure 17) to edit the zoning database of a particular switch. To open the Edit Zoning dialog box, open the Zoning menu and - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 39
check for zoning conflicts, such as empty zones, aliases, or zonesets, and zones with non-domain ID/port number membership. 3. Click Save Zoning to implement the changes. 4. Click Close to close the Error Check dialog box. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 39 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 40
zoning items to the clipboard Paste button-Pastes clipboard items in selected zoning item, where applicable Table 8 Port/Device icons Icon Description Switch port icon-When not logged in Switch port icon-When logged in NL_Port (loop) device icon-When logged in to fabric NL_Port (loop) device - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 41
Auto Save, Default Zone, and activated. Zoning changes are always saved to temporary memory. • If Merge Auto Save is enabled, the switch firmware saves changes to the active zoneset in temporary memory and to the zoning database. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 42
configurations should a switch have to be reset. For this reason, the Merge Auto Save parameter should be enabled in a production environment. Default Zone The Default Zone parameter enables (Allow) or disables (Deny) communication among ports/devices that are not defined in the active zoneset or - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 43
supports multiple Activate. To deactivate the active zoneset, open the Zoning menu, select Deactivate Zoneset. Acknowledge the warning about traffic disruption, and click Yes to confirm that you want to deactivate the active zoneset. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 44
46 Changes that you make to the zoning database are limited to the managed switch and do not propagate to the rest of the fabric. To distribute changes to add that zone and its membership to the zoneset. 6. To add switch ports or attached devices to the zone, choose one of the following options: • - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 45
port number pair to define their membership. Be sure to reconfigure zones that are affected by a domain ID change. Renaming a zone To rename a zone: 1. In the Zonesets tree of the Edit Zoning dialog box, click the zone to be renamed. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 46
rest of the fabric. To distribute changes to configured zonesets fabric wide, you must edit the zoning databases on the individual switches. You will not see aliases in the active zoneset. Creating an alias To create an alias: 1. Open the Zoning menu, and select Edit Zoning to open the Edit Zoning - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 47
zone named ZN1 in its active zoneset. Fabric A ZN1 contains a member specified by Domain ID 1 and Port 1; Fabric B ZN1 contains a member specified by Domain ID 1 and Port 2. In this case, the for more information on zoning limits. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 47 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 48
reactivate the zonesets. After correcting the zone membership, reset the isolated ports to allow the fabrics to join. NOTE: If you deactivate the active zoneset in one fabric and the Merge Auto Save parameter is enabled, the active zoneset from the second fabric will propagate to the first fabric - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 49
on page 73 • "Restoring the factory default configuration" on page 75 • "Installing feature license keys" on page 76 • "Downloading a support file" on page 77 • "Installing firmware" on page 77 • "Using Call Home" on page 78 Switch data window The Switch data window (Figure 19) displays the current - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 50
Address Negotiated Domain ID Configured Domain ID Domain ID Lock Number of Ports Operational State Administrative State Configured Admin State Beacon Status Status Group Description Switch model Switch Fibre Channel address Switch world wide name Number assigned to each chassis. The reason for the - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 51
. If Enabled, this parameter allows switches to synchronize their time to a centralized server. The IP address of the centralized NTP server. Ethernet connection to NTP server is required. Domain Name Service Enabled or Disabled 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 51 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 52
version that will be activated at the next reset PROM/Flasher Version Installed version of PROM firmware Services Group NTP Client Enabled Allows switches to synchronize their time to a centralized server. Enabled or Disabled. NTP Server Address The IP address of the centralized NTP server - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 53
. Resource allocation timeout value (in milliseconds) Error detect timeout value (in milliseconds) Total number of donor port groups. A donor group is a set of ports on a switch that can donate buffer credits to one another. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 53 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 54
User Account Administration dialog boxes. The Admin account can create, remove, or modify user accounts, and change account passwords. The Admin account can also view and modify the switch and its configuration with QuickTools. The Admin account can not be removed. Users with Admin authority can use - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 55
1. Select Switch > User Accounts. 2. Click the Remove Account tab to open the Remove Account tab page (Figure 22). 3. Select the account (Login) name from the list of accounts at the top of the dialog box. 4. Click Remove Account. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 55 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 56
user must remove the account and then add the account with the new password. To change the password for an account on a switch: 1. Select Switch > User Accounts. 2. Click the Change Password tab to open the Change Password tab page (Figure 23). 3. Select the account (Login) name from the list of - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 57
(the default is deselected): • The Date and Time areas become active and you are prevented from manually setting the date and time on the switch • The NTP Server Discovery and NTP Server IP Address fields become active and allow you to select a discovery method 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 58
Reset operation, fabric services will be unavailable for a short period (30-75 seconds, depending on switch model). Verify that all administrative changes to the fabric (if any) are complete before performing a Nondisruptive Code Load and Activation (NDCLA). When upgrading firmware across a fabric - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 59
, 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. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 59 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 60
on both switches will flash to show the affected ports. See the HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch command line interface guide for information about that supports the syslog protocol. When enabled, the log entries are sent to the syslog host at the IP address that you 60 Managing switches - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 61
state that is applied to the switch for temporary purposes and is not retained across switch resets. The current administrative state is set using the Set Switch command. See the HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch command line interface guide for information about the command line interface - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 62
values determine the timeout values for all ports on the switch. The timeout values must be the same for all switches in the fabric. • R_A_TOV (Resource Allocation Timeout)-The maximum time a frame could be delayed and still be delivered. The default is 10000 milliseconds. • E_D_TOV (Error Detect - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 63
cannot be used to contact HP Services. Call Home to HP Services can be accomplished using HP Service Essentials Remote Support Pack as described in the HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch installation and reference guide. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 63 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 64
-click a switch graphic in the faceplate display, and then select Network Properties from the popup menu. 2. Click the IP tab to open the Network Properties IP dialog box or the DNS tab to open the Network Properties DNS dialog box, as appropriate for your network setup. 3. Make the desired changes - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 65
IPv6 Network Enable this option to permit the IPv6 addressing format to be used anytime you are required to enter an IP address. CAUTION: Disabling this option will prevent you from using an IPv6 IP address for system services. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 65 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 66
use the previously configured lease. If the previous lease cannot be used, no IP address will be assigned to this switch in order to avoid an IP address conflict. Enter the Internet Protocol address for the Ethernet port. The default value is 10.0.0.1. Enter the subnet mask address for the Ethernet - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 67
. If the previous lease cannot be used, no IP address will be assigned to this switch in order to avoid an IP address conflict. Search List Domain Names The suffix that is appended to the user-specified hostname for the search. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 67 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 68
each trap. NOTE: In a switch running 7.6 and newer firmware, the Trap Community string (Figure 30) is now per trap. With firmware older than 7.6, there is 2. Open the Switch menu, select SNMP, and then select SNMP Properties. 3. Select the desired SNMP parameters, referring to the descriptions of - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 69
drop-down list. Trap severity levels include Unknown, Emergency, Alert, Critical, Error, Warning, Notify, Info, Debug, and Mark Trap Port Specifies the port number (between 1-65535) on which a trap is set. The default is 162. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 69 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 70
is an additional layer of security offered with the 7.6 and newer firmware. The SNMP v3 security is available to a switch that has a secure connection (SSL must be enabled), and can SNMP v3 User Editor Edit User dialog box and make the desired changes. Figure 31 SNMP v3 Manager dialog box 70 Managing - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 71
switch. The diagnostic tests are: • Online-A non-disruptive test that exercises port-to-device connections for all ports on a switch that are currently online except for TR ports, which are not included in Online Switch Diagnostics. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 72
the switch to its original state. If you selected the Online Switch Diagnostics option to run the online switch test and there are no ports with an active login times you entered in the Loop Count field. 7. Select the default test pattern or enter a user-defined (hexadecimal) test pattern. 8. Click - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 73
using the Switch Properties dialog box before an archive can be used in the restore process. The switch type archive must be compatible with the switch to be restored. See "Archiving a switch" on page 73 for more information. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 73 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 74
the Config Backup command are not compatible with the QuickTools Restore function. The IP Address-Restores switch IP address in addition to the other network properties. • Port Properties-Restores all settings presented in the Port Properties dialog box. See "Port symbolic name" on page 96. • Switch - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 75
and password settings. The most current port license will remain in effect. To restore user accounts, you must select the Reset User Accounts to Default option in the maintenance menu. See "Recovering a Switch" in the HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch installation and reference guide for - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 76
key is a password that you can purchase from your switch distributor or authorized reseller to upgrade your switch. License keys vary according to the features you purchase. The feature license key available for purchase is the HP StorageWorks 8/20q 4-port Upgrade License. To install a license key - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 77
for the upgrade to complete. Downloading a support file The Download Support File menu option assembles all log files and switch memory data into a core dump file (the default file name is dump_support.tgz). This file can be sent to technical support personnel for troubleshooting switch problems. To - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 78
manually. Future switch firmware releases will support non-disruptive upgrades unless specifically indicated in its associated release notes. An NDCLA operation to earlier switch firmware releases is not supported. The Load Firmware dialog box (Figure 37) allows you to select and install a firmware - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 79
IMPORTANT: The Call Home service provides an e-mail notification capability for the switch. This service has no relationship with the HP Call Home feature, which notifies HP services. Figure 38 Call Home Setup dialog box 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 79 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 80
active SMTP, provided it is enabled and has a non-default address defined (0.0.0.0 is the default). The IP address of the primary (first) SMTP server. Primary SMTP Server Port: The service port The phone number of the point-of-contact for the switch. This value will be included in the text of e- - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 81
16 of the problem will be sent to this address. It is an important address for receiving e-mail notices concerning problems. This address is also the default address switch events would result in duplicate e-mail messages being sent. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 82
an e-mail alert, and where the alerts are sent. Use the Call Home Profile Manager dialog box (Figure 39) to manage all profiles on a switch. You can add new profiles, remove profiles, edit profiles, and make copies of existing profiles. To display the Call Home Profile Manager dialog box, select - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 83
, except the name. 3. Enter a unique name for the profile copy. 4. Click OK to save the new profile. Figure 40 Call Home Profile Editor dialog box 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 83 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 84
Profile Editor-Tech Support Center Profile dialog box You can use the Call Home Profile Editor-Tech Support Center Profile dialog box (Figure 41) to create, edit, or remove a Tech Support Center profile. Figure 41 Call Home Profile Editor-Tech Support Center Profile dialog box 84 Managing switches - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 85
pass between executions of the capture operation. The default is 1. The e-mail address of the recipient being added to the Tech Support Center profile. A maximum of 10 addresses is allowed and displayed in the Addresses window. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 85 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 86
Support Center Profile dialog box: • Click Support on the tool bar. • Select Edit > Create Tech Support Switches list shows all switches in the fabric. Switch names that are greyed-out do not have current Call Home firmware and can not receive any profiles. The Selected Switches list shows the switch - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 87
. Select one or more profiles in the window, and then click Test. To display the Call Home Test Profile dialog box, open the Switch menu, select Call Home, and then select Test Profile. Figure 44 Call Home Test Profile dialog box 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 87 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 88
Change Over The Change Over option changes the inactive SMTP server to the active SMTP server. To make the inactive SMTP become the active SMTP: 1. Select Switch > Call Home > Change Over. Figure 45 Call Home Change Over dialog box 2. Click OK to confirm the change over. 88 Managing switches - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 89
Media buttons (Figure 18). Click a button to display the corresponding information in the data window on the right. Figure 47 Port Information data window buttons The Port Information data window fields are described in Table 18. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 89 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 90
Port Fibre Channel address. The administrative port type (G, GL, F, FL, TR, or Donor). This value is persistent; it will be maintained during a switch reset. During port auto-configuration, it will be used to determine which operational port states are allowed. The port type that is currently active - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 91
supported, status can be enabled, disabled, or automatically determined by the switch. Device Scan Device scan status. Enabled means the switch queries the connected device during login for FC Transceiver hardware version 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 91 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 92
arrow to open the drop-down list and select one of the following: • Select Absolute to view the total count of statistics since the last switch or port reset. • Select Rate to view the number of statistics counted per second over the polling period. • Select Baseline to view the total count of - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 93
frame is received when all the switch ports receive buffers are full. The switch to attempt to re-establish the link. If the link is not re-established, a link failure is counted. A link reset is performed after a link failure. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 94
bytes) are received. Number of device logouts that have occurred on the switch. Number of loop timeouts. The Loop timeout value (LP_TOV) is 22 seconds received from a device. Number of offline sequence primitives received by the port. Number of incidents in which one or more frames smaller than the - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 95
Name The current port name User-defined name for a port. Operational State The port state that is currently active. This value may be different from the administrative port state, for example, due to an error condition. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 95 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 96
reset, and will be used after a reset to set the port operational state. The port speed that is currently active. The port speed saved in the switch configuration. The port type that is currently active. The port type saved in the switch configuration. To change, click in the field and select an - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 97
the new port state request to the switch. Table 22 Port administrative states State Description Online Activates and prepares port to send data. Offline Prevents port from receiving signal and accepting a device login. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 97 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 98
to be mapped to devices on the local 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch fabric. TR_Ports do not support online port diagnostics (see "Testing ports" on page 100). NOTE: The 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch with TR ports enabled is not supported by Simple SAN Connection Manager (SSCM) at this time. SSCM may - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 99
logged-in, active, can receive signal, but cannot accept a device login Optical SFP, unlicensed (dark gray/black) Optical SFP, unknown, unlicensed (dark gray/blue) None Empty port; no transceiver installed (gray) or unlicensed transceiver (dark gray) 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 100
when the port is connected to an initiator device with an HBA. The default is Auto . See "Device Scan" on page 100. Device Scan The Device Scan feature queries the connected device during login for FC Port Properties dialog box (Figure 50). The Auto Perf Tuning option enables the switch - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 101
to the ASIC for the selected ports. The port passes the test if the test default test pattern, or select the User-Defined option and enter a value. 8. Click Start Test to begin the test. Observe the results in the Test Results area. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 102
NOTE: If the Test Status field in the Test Results area indicates Failed, note the Test Fault Code displayed in the Port Information data window and contact Tech Support. 102 Managing ports - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 103
set of fabrics opened during a QuickTools session. Fabric management The switch through which the fabric is managed. switch Fabric name User-defined name associated with the file that contains user list data for the fabric. 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 103 - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 104
switch is operating below standard. Flash memory Memory on the switch that contains the switch control firmware. switch. MIB Management Information Base NL_Port Node Loop Port. A Fibre Channel device port that supports arbitrated loop protocol. N_Port Node Port. A Fibre Channel device port - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 105
initiator device. TR Port Transparent Router port. The port type used to map devices on a 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch (local) fabric to devices in a remote fabric of other vendor switches. User account An object stored on a switch that consists of an account name, password, authority level, and - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 106
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30 installing firmware 77 inter-fabric zones 23 Internet browser 13 inter-switch links 22 M managing the zoning database 38 memory workstation 13 menu bar 17 N NDCLA 58 network properties 64 nickname 31 nickname files 34 Nondisruptive Code Load and Activation 58 O online Help 20 8/20q Fibre Channel - HP 8/20q | HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch manageme - Page 108
targets 31 Subscriber's choice, HP 11 Support File 77 switch administrative states 61 Switch data window 49 Switch data window buttons 50 switch properties 60 switch timeout values 62 symbols in text 10 syslog 60 System Services 62 T technical support, HP 11 testing ports 100 text symbols 10 TR
HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch
QuickTools switch management user guide
Part number: 5697-7759
Third edition: January 2009