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Verifying Configuration, Backing Up Your Configuration

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Installing the SAN Switch The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of these requirements, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Features 4.2.x User Guide. Verifying Configuration After completing the configuration, use the LEDs and commands to verify that the configuration has been accepted: 1. Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional. For information about LED patterns, refer to "Interpreting LED Activity" on page 59. 2. Verify the correct operation of the SAN Switch 2/8V and SAN Switch 2/16V by entering the switchshow command from the workstation. This command provides information about the switch and port status. 3. Verify the correct operation of the SAN Switch 2/8V and SAN Switch 2/16V in the fabric by entering the fabricshow command from the workstation. This command provides general information about the fabric. Backing Up Your Configuration HP recommends regular backups to ensure that a recent configuration is available for downloading to a replacement switch, if required. For specific instructions about how to back up the configuration, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures 4.2x User Guide. Back up the switch configuration to an FTP server by entering the configupload command and following the prompts. This command uploads the switch configuration to the server, making it available for downloading to a replacement switch, if necessary. SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Installation Guide 55

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Installing the SAN Switch
55
SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Installation Guide
The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of
these requirements, refer to the
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Features 4.2.x User
Guide.
Verifying Configuration
After completing the configuration, use the LEDs and commands to verify that the
configuration has been accepted:
1.
Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional. For information
about LED patterns, refer to “
Interpreting LED Activity
” on page 59.
2.
Verify the correct operation of the SAN Switch 2/8V and SAN Switch 2/16V
by entering the
switchshow
command from the workstation. This command
provides information about the switch and port status.
3.
Verify the correct operation of the SAN Switch 2/8V and SAN Switch 2/16V
in the fabric by entering the
fabricshow
command from the workstation. This
command provides general information about the fabric.
Backing Up Your Configuration
HP recommends regular backups to ensure that a recent configuration is available
for downloading to a replacement switch, if required. For specific instructions
about how to back up the configuration, refer to the
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS
Procedures 4.2x User Guide
.
Back up the switch configuration to an FTP server by entering the
configupload
command and following the prompts. This command uploads the switch
configuration to the server, making it available for downloading to a replacement
switch, if necessary.