HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 HP StorageWorks Fabric OS V3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide - Page 928

Fabric and Switch Management Overview The HP switch can be managed using several local and remote access methods. In order to manage a switch, you must have access to one of the following management methods: ■ Fabric OS command line interface ■ WebTools ■ Fabric Manager ■ Fabric Watch ■ Fabric OS Access Layer (API) ■ Management Server Telnet, SNMP and Web Tools require that the switch be accessible using a network connection. The network connection can be from the switch Ethernet port (out of band) or from Fibre Channel (in band). The switch must be configured with an IP address to allow for the network connection. Refer to the hardware manual for your specific switch for information on physically connecting to the switch. Before changing any of the factory default settings, become familiar with the operations described in this chapter, including both the switch functions and interactive characteristics. Note: Switches can be accessed simultaneously from different connections. If this happens, changes from one connection may not be updated to the other, and some modifications may be lost. Make sure when connecting with simultaneous multiple connections that you do not overwrite the work of another connection. 928 Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide