HP StorageWorks 2/24 FW 07.00.00/HAFM SW 08.06.00 McDATA Products in a SAN Env - Page 215

Physical Planning Considerations 5 Management Server, LAN, and Remote Access Support Out-of-band (non-Fibre Channel) console access to directors, fabric switches, and SAN routers is provided to perform a variety of operations and management functions. These functions are performed from one or more of the following consoles: • Through a personal computer (PC) or workstation connected to the management server through a customer LAN segment. The server is LAN-attached to the Ethernet port on a director control processor (CTP) card, fabric switch front panel, or SAN router front panel. • Through a simple network management protocol (SNMP) management workstation connected through the director, fabric switch, or SAN router LAN segment; or the customer intranet. • Through a PC with a web browser and Internet connection to the SANpilot interface on the director or fabric switch. • Through a PC with a direct serial connection to the director, fabric switch, or SAN router maintenance port. The maintenance port is used by installation personnel to configure product network addresses. • Through a PC with a modem connection to the management server. The modem is for use by support center personnel only. Management Server The management server is rack-mounted in a Fabricenter equipment cabinet. The server supports up to 48 McDATA directors, fabric switches, or SAN routers (managed products). The server is used to configure the product and associated SAN management and Element Manager applications, monitor product operation, change configurations, download firmware updates, and initiate diagnostics. NOTE: The Sphereon 4300 Switch is not supported by the management server. A server failure does not affect port connections or functions of an operational fabric element. The only operating effect of a server failure is loss of remote access, configuration, management, and monitoring functions. Physical Planning Considerations 5-9