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    user's guide version 2.3 Web Tools www.hp.com
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    other brands, product or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of, and are used to identify products of services of their respective owners enhanced product usage. Note Denotes significant concepts or operating instructions. CAUTION Denotes a hazard that can cause hardware or
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    CONTENTS Revision History 7 Preface 9 About This Guide 9 Related Publications 10 Getting Help 10 Getting Software Updates 11 1 Introducing Web Tools 13 Views Available in Web Tools 14 Initial Display Upon Launching Web
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    (Optional Software 85 QuickLoop Admin Tab (Optional Software 86 Config Admin Tab 89 Extended Fabric Tab (Optional Software 91 Telnet Interface 93 4 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Glossary 97 Index 113 Contents 5
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    Revision History July 2001 First release. 7
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    . About This Guide This guide provides the following information: Chapter 1 Introducing Web Tools Chapter 2 Installing Web Tools Chapter 3 Using Web Tools Overview of Web Tools and a summary of the information available through Web Tools. System requirements and instructions for installing and
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    version 2.4 Available only on CD Fabric Watch User's Guide, version 2.2 Available only on CD MIB Reference Manual, version 2.3 Available only on CD QuickLoop User's Guide, version 2.3 Available only on CD Zoning User's Guide, version 2.2 Available only on CD Information about fibre channel
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    Getting Software Updates Firmware and software updates are found on the HP web site located at: http://www.hp.com New switch firmware can be installed from the following host operating systems: • UNIX • Windows NT • Windows 2000 • Windows 98 • Windows 95 Preface 11
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    1 INTRODUCING WEB TOOLS Web Tools runs on Fabric OS and provides a graphical interface that allows the administrator to monitor and manage entire fabrics and individual switches and ports from a standard workstation. Web Tools provides the following information and capabilities: • Monitoring of and
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    Switch icon represents the status of that particular switch or Integrated Fabric (as defined by the legend provided in the window). 14 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Note Switch status is calculated approximately once per second; however the initial calculation does not occur until 30-60 seconds after the switch is booted. It is calculated from the state of data structures in the switch, and stored as the variable "switchStatus". For all statuses that are based
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    View" on page 16). Telnet Interface Provides an interface for using Telnet commands for switch diagnostics, troubleshooting, and fabric management. Click the Telnet icon on the switch panel to access, or access through Switch range (see the color legend in Fabric View). 16 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Administrative Interface Provides an interface for performing functions such as upgrading firmware versions or reconfiguring a switch. Click Admin in Switch View to access, or access through Fabric View (see "Initial Display Upon Launching Web Tools (Fabric View)" on page 14). Performance View
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    2 INSTALLING WEB TOOLS This chapter provides requirements and instructions for installing Web Tools. Requirements The switch, the workstation and browser must meet specific requirements for correct installation and operation of Web Tools. Switch Requirements
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    Java Plug-in version 1.2.2-007 or later Installation Do the following to prepare to use Web Tools to manage your fabric: • Install one of the supported web browsers on the workstation, if not already installed. • Configure the web browser for use with Web Tools. • Install the required Java Plug-in
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    Installing a Web Browser If not already installed, install one of the following browsers: • Netscape Communicator 4.51 or later (available at http://www.netscape.com). • Internet Explorer 4.01 or later (available at http://www.microsoft.com). Configuring the Web Browser Correct operation of Web
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    "Browsing", select "Browse in a new process" if using Internet Explorer 4.x, or "Launch browser windows in a separate process" if using Internet Explorer 5.x. 22 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Installing the Java Plug-in on the Workstation A Java Plug-in must be installed on the workstation for the correct operation of Web Tools. The required version depends on the operating system. Installing the Java Plug-in on Windows 2000 or NT Windows 95, 98, 2000 and NT workstations require Java
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    IP address in the Location/Address field (for example: http://switchname/) and press Enter. Web Tools launches, displaying the Fabric View. 24 Web Tools User's Guide
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    3 USING WEB TOOLS This chapter describes the views and interfaces available through Web Tools. Note Switches can be accessed through different methods, such as through the Front Panel, Telnet, SNMP, and the web, any of which can occur simultaneously. To verify that modifications are correctly
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    29). Fabric Topology Click to open Fabric Topology View (for information about this view, see "Fabric Topology View" on page 31). 26 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Name Server Table Click to open Name Server Table View (for information about this view, see "Name Server Table View" on page 34). Zone Admin Click to open Zone Administration View (for information about this view, see "Zone Administration View" on page 36). Summary/Detail View Toggle to view either
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    address. FCnet Mask: Fibre channel subnetmask. Gateway IP: Gateway IP address. WWN: Unique numeric identifier for the switch; assigned by manufacturer. 28 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Following is a picture of Fabric View with the Summary View selected: Figure 2. Summary Version of Fabric View Fabric Events View The Fabric Events View provides a running log of events for all switches in the fabric. To access Fabric Events View: 1. Launch a web browser. 2. Enter the switch name
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    of consecutive occurrences of same event Severity level of event: 0 panic (switch reboots) 1 critical 2 error 3 warning 4 information 5 debug Description of event 30 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Fabric Topology View The Fabric Topology View summarizes the physical configuration of the fabric from the perspective of the "local domain" (the domain of the switch entered as a URL in the web browser). This includes information about the "destination domains" (all other domains in the fabric) and
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    ID: (may be A number that uniquely identifies the switch more than one) within the fabric, and the name of the switch. 32 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Active Paths: Destination Domain ID: Destination's Worldwide Name: Number of Paths: Path Number: Output Ports Input Ports Hop Count Metric Flag This line is followed by information about each destination domain, including information about each of the paths between that domain and the local domain.
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    Table View Note To sort the events by a particular column, click the column header. To resize a column, drag the column divider. 34 Web Tools User's Guide
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    name of the device assigned through the SCSI INQUIRY command. FC4 Types The fibre channel FC4 layer types supported by the device, such as IP or FCP. COS The fibre channel classes of service supported by the device. Fabric Port Name The name of the fabric port in use by the device. Port
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    in a QuickLoop. Aliases, zones, and configuration files which have objects other than AL_PAs in a QuickLoop cannot be selected or operated on. 36 Web Tools User's Guide
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    selected to be a member of a zone, alias, or configuration file. This mode is supported for backward compatibility with previous switches. For more information about using Zoning, see the Zoning User's Guide. To access the Zone Administration View: 1. Launch a web browser. 2. Enter the switch name
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    appears in which you can enter the name of the new alias. All names must be unique and contain no spaces. 38 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Delete Alias Click to delete the alias selected in the Alias Name field. Deleting an alias automatically removes it from all zones. Rename Alias Click to rename the alias selected in the Alias Name field. A dialog box appears in which you can edit the alias name. Renaming an alias automatically
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    or multiple members, and can include switches, ports, WWNs, aliases, and QuickLoop AL_PAs. Figure 8. Zone Tab in the Zone Administration View 40 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Following is a description of the fields on the Zone tab: Zone Name Create Zone Delete Zone Rename Zone Member Selection List Add Member Remove Member Add Other [Zone name] Members Apply To modify an existing zone, select a zone name. Click to create a new zone. A dialog box appears in which you
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    information on managing the QuickLoop feature separately, see "Loop Tab" on page 61. Figure 9. QuickLoop Tab in the Zone Administration View 42 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Following is a description of the fields on the QuickLoop tab: QuickLoop Name To modify an existing QuickLoop, select a QuickLoop name. Create Qloop Click to create a new QuickLoop. A dialog box appears in which you can enter the name of the new QuickLoop. All names must be unique and contain no
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    you to enable or disable a group of zones at the same time. Figure 10. Config Tab in the Zone Administration View 44 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Using Web Tools Following is a description of the fields on the Config tab: Config Name To modify an existing configuration, select a configuration name. Create Cfg Click to create a new configuration. A dialog box appears in which you can enter the name of the new configuration. All names must
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    real-time view of switch status. If the switch is not functioning properly, a message explains the problem detected. Note Switch status is stored as the variable "switchStatus", and is calculated approximately once per /. Web Tools launches, displaying Fabric View. 46 Web Tools User's Guide
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    3. Click the Switch icon. Figure 11. Switch View Following is a description of the items and information available in Switch View: Port icons The letters in the Port icon indicate the Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) type, as follows: • blank No GBIC present • SW Short wave GBIC • LW Long wave
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    supply present but not operational • Cover plate Power supply absent or not fully plugged in Click to access Switch Events View. 48 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Telnet Click to launch a Telnet session. Fabric Watch Click to access Fabric Watch. (optional software) Fan Admin Perf Beacon The background color of the button indicates the overall status of the fans: • Green Healthy • Yellow Marginal (mix of good and faulty readings) • Red Down (more than
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    IP address. Fibre channel netmask value. IP address of default gateway. Must be properly set to access switch from other networks. 50 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Switch Events View The Switch Events View displays a running log of events for the selected switch. To access Switch Events View: 1. Launch a web browser. 2. Enter the switch name or IP address in the Location/Address field and press Enter. For example: http://switchname/. Web Tools launches,
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    . For example: http://switchname/. Web Tools launches, displaying Fabric View. 3. Click the Switch icon in Fabric View. The Switch View displays. 52 Web Tools User's Guide
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    4. Click a Port icon. Figure 13. Port Information View The following tabs are available in Port Information View, and are described on the pages listed: • "PortStats Tab" on page 56 • "GBIC Tab" on page 58 • "Loop Tab" on page 61 Using Web Tools 53
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    . Module is receiving light but out of sync. Module is receiving light and in sync. Module signaling a laser fault (defective GBIC). 54 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Port Status Port Type • TPort_Flt • Diag_Flt • Online • Lock_Ref Port is marked faulty (defective GBIC, cable, or device). Port failed diagnostics. Port is up and running. Port is locking to reference signal. Note Removing a cable from an E_Port temporarily generates errors, causing the status to
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    received. Number of class 3 frames received. Number of link control frames received. Number of multicast frames received. Number of multicast timeouts. 56 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Mcast Frames Transmitted Time R_RDY Priority Time BB_Credit Zero Encd Errs Inside Frames Frames with CRC Errs Short Frames Long Frames Bad End-of-Frames Encd Errs Outside Frames C3 Frames Discarded LIP Ins LIP Outs Last LIP Received Frames Rejected Frames Busied Link Failure Loss of Sync Loss of
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    , the following information displays: "Not a serial ID GBIC. No GBIC info available." Figure 15. GBIC Tab in the Port Information View 58 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Using Web Tools Following is a description of the fields on the GBIC tab: Identifier Connector Indicates the type of serial transceiver, which can be GBIC or on-board. Indicates the external connector type, which can be one of the following: ID Name • SC • BNC/TNC • Coaxial Indicates the GBIC
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    power in micro Watts. Tx Power Transmitted optical power in micro Watts (longwave only). Current Laser diode drive current in mAmps. 60 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Loop Tab The Loop tab provides information about any loop on the port, including the following: • Loop statistics • Local AL_PA statistics • QuickLoop looplet statistics (if the port is a member of the QuickLoop) • QuickLoop statistics (if the port is a member of the QuickLoop) If the port is not a
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    box, which allows you to run loop diagnostics (requires password). For more information, see "Loop Diagnostics Dialog Box" on page 63. 62 Web Tools User's Guide
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    LIP Bypass Enable Click to open the LIP dialog box, which allows you to initialize the loop (requires password). For more information, see "LIP Dialog Box" on page 64. Click to open the Bypass dialog box, which allows you to bypass a specified looplet (requires password). For more information, see
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    port. To access this option, click Bypass on the Loop tab of the Port Information View. Figure 19. Bypass Dialog Box 64 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Following is a description of the fields in the Bypass dialog box: AL_PA to Bypass Specify the AL_PA number to bypass. Apply Close Do not bypass the last AL_PA on the loop, as this will put it into a loopback state, requiring a reboot to return it to an L-Port state. Click to bypass an AL_PA on
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    Watch View (Optional Software) You can use Fabric Watch View to monitor fabric elements for potential problem conditions. For detailed information about Fabric Watch, see the Fabric Watch User's Guide. To access Fabric Watch View: 1. Launch a web browser. 2. Enter the switch name or IP address in
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    the Custom option and specify the type of notification (Syslog, SNMP_Trap, or Port log lock) for each type of event. Figure 21. Alarm Notifications Tab in the Fabric Watch View Using Web Tools 67
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    the left side of the window. Figure 22. Configure Threshold Tab with the Environment Class Selected in the Fabric Watch View 68 Web Tools User's Guide
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    The Configure Threshold display changes according to the class and area selected in the organizational tree. However, the Configure Thresholds tab always contains the following buttons: Default Apply Click to return settings to default values. Click to apply the values specified in the current
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    number of occurrences that are acceptable. Select the type of threshold. Select the time period you want applied to frequency measurements. 70 Web Tools User's Guide
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    The thresholds for the Port class are displayed in the following figure: Figure 24. Configure Threshold Tab with the Port Class Selected in Fabric Watch View Using Web Tools 71
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    or IP address in the Location/Address field and press Enter. For example: http://switchname/. Web Tools launches, displaying Fabric View. 72 Web Tools User's Guide
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    3. Click the Switch icon. The Switch View displays. 4. Click the Performance icon. Figure 26. Performance View In addition to the port graphs, a graph for the entire switch is provided at the bottom of the window. Resizing the window changes the size and shape of all the individual graphs. In both
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    or IP address in the Location/Address field and press Enter. For example: http://switchname/. Web Tools launches, displaying Fabric View. 74 Web Tools User's Guide
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    3. Click the Admin icon on the switch panel. Figure 27. The Enter Network Password Dialog 4. Enter your user name and password. The logon account must have administrative privileges. 5. Click OK. The Administrative Interface displays, with the Switch Admin tab selected by default. Using Web Tools
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    Switch Admin Tab You can use the Switch Admin tab to change IP information, enable/disable a switch, change the domain, change the switch name, see which ports are enabled, and enable/disable individual ports. Figure 28. Switch Admin Tab 76 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Following is a description of the fields on the Switch Admin tab: Switch Name Domain ID Displays or sets the switch name. To change the name, enter new name in this field. Displays or sets the switch domain ID. Domain IDs must be unique within a fabric. To change the domain ID, enter a new domain
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    . User Admin Tab You can use the User Admin tab to rename accounts or change passwords. Figure 29. User Admin Tab 78 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Following is a description of the fields on the User Admin tab: Access Level Access level required - Admin or User. Change User Name Enter new user name. To Change Password Enter new password. To Verify Password Re-enter password to verify. Commit User Name/Password Changes Click to apply
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    host IP address. Displays or sets remote user name. Enter path name for firmware download. Select the protocol for the download. 80 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Password Required for FTP Enter a password if FTP was selected as the protocol. Download Firmware Click to download firmware. Reset Click to reset all fields to values present when Firmware Upgrade was launched. Reboot Switch Tab You can use the Reboot Switch tab to reboot or fast boot the
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    POST disabled.) SNMP Admin Tab You can use the SNMP Admin tab to set SNMP options. Figure 32. SNMP Admin Tab 82 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Displays or sets location of switch. Default is End User Premise. System Contact Displays or sets contact information for switch. Default is Field Support. Event Trap Level Sets severity level of switch events that prompt SNMP traps. Default is 0. Enable Authentication Traps Click on to enable
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    added or removed. Click to add specified license. Click to remove specified license. A list of the licenses installed on the switch. 84 Web Tools User's Guide
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    an ATM network by using a compatible Fibre Channel to ATM gateway. For detailed information on the Remote Switch feature, see the Distributed Fabrics User's Guide. You can use the Remote Switch tab to enable or disable the Remote Switch feature on the selected switch. Figure 34. Remote Switch Tab
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    when QuickLoop and Zoning are used together, see "Zone Administration View" on page 36. For detailed information about the QuickLoop feature, see the QuickLoop User's Guide. 86 Web Tools User
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    You can use the QuickLoop Admin tab to modify a QuickLoop or set up a partner switch. Figure 35. QuickLoop Admin Tab Following is a description of the fields on the QuickLoop Admin tab: Enable Switch for QuickLoop Mode Port No QuickLoop Port Enabled Check to enable the switch for QuickLoop, or
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    the AL_PAs of devices connected to the remote switch in a dual-switch QuickLoop. This information only displays if a partner is configured. 88 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Config Admin Tab You can use the Config Admin tab to upload the switch configuration file for archiving, or to download a new configuration file from the host. Figure 36. Config Admin Tab Using Web Tools 89
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    Admin tab in the Switch Admin window. It provides information about all the switches, interswitch links, and ports in the fabric 90 Web Tools User's Guide
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    . Figure 37. Switch Information Report Extended Fabric Tab (Optional Software) The Extended Fabric feature allows you to configure ports for a long distance link of up to 100 km. For detailed information on this feature, see the Distributed Fabrics User's Guide. Using Web Tools 91
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    Port Number. Change Extended Check to designate the ports for which you want to Fabric change the long distance configuration. Configuration 92 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Configure selected Select the long distance level to be supported for the port(s) to be long selected ports. There are three levels: distance level • No long distance • 50 km • 100 km Commit Configuration Changes Click
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    Box 5. Enter your user name and password (the account used must have administrative privileges). 6. Specify whether you want the password saved. 94 Web Tools User's Guide
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    7. Click OK. Figure 41. Telnet Interface Using Web Tools 95
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    protocol that allows applications to interface with a set of services. A shared 100 MBps fibre channel transport structured as a a switch. Requires successful arbitration by a port before a circuit is established. Supports up to 126 devices and one fabric attachment. Similar to a "shared bandwidth
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    communication path between ports. Consists of two virtual circuits that transmit in opposite directions. See also Link. A connection-oriented service that provides a dedicated connection between two ports, with notification of delivery or non-delivery. A multiplex and connectionless frame switching
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    also be used to provide a multicast connection between originator and recipients, with notification of delivery or non-delivery. Class 4 Connection-oriented service that provides a virtual circuit between two ports, including notification of delivery or non-delivery. Allows fractional parts of the
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    majority of zeros. The combined user's guides for Extended Fabrics and Remote Switch. assigned by the switch, but can also be assigned manually. Can be any value between 1 and 239. Error originating port. Used by Class 1 and 2 services to manage exchange of frames across intervening ports in fabric
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    Enabled configuration End-to-end flow control Error Exchange Extended Fabrics F_Port Fabric Fabric name Fabric OS Fabric Watch FC-AL-3 FC-FLA FCP FC-PH-1, 2, 3 FC-PI The currently enabled zone configuration. Only one configuration can be enabled at a time. See also Defined configuration, Zone
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    Fabric standard, second generation. Specifies tools and algorithms for interconnection and initialization of fibre channel switches. Protocol service that supports communication between fibre channel service providers. See also FSP. First In, First Out. May refer to a data buffer that follows the
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    Half-duplex Hard address Hardware Translative Mode Fibre channel services reject. An indication that a request for fibre channel services could not be processed. Fibre Channel Service Protocol. The common protocol used for all fabric services, transparent to fabric type or topology. See also FS
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    . The field in the CT_HDR where the port ID of the client originator of a Fibre Channel Services request. Server or workstation that initiates communications with storage devices over a fibre channel network. See also frame, from the time sent until time of arrival. 104 Web Tools User's Guide
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    when a circuit is first established. Communicated through PLOGI, PDISC link services, or FLOGI. A temporary bidirectional communication path established between L_Ports. Long wavelength fibre optic cable. Based on 1300 nm lasers supporting 1.0625 Gbps link speeds. Connectors are color-coded blue.
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    channel standards, and existing at a well-known address. Also called Simple Name Server, SNS, or directory service. See also FS. Node Loop Port. An N_Port that can use loop protocol. Used to connect equipment won arbitration in an arbitrated loop to establish a circuit. 106 Web Tools User's Guide
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    is rebooted or reset. NL_Port that does not log into the fabric and communicates only with private NL_Ports in same loop. Device that supports arbitrated loop protocol and understands 8-bit addresses, but cannot log into fabric. An arbitrated loop with no fibre channel attachment. A defined method
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    Route RR_TOV RSCN SAN Sequence Service Rate SI Single mode An gateway. The rate at which requests arrive at a servicing entity. See also Service Rate. As applies to fabric, a communication path Frame. The rate at which an entity can service requests. See also Request Rate. Sequence Initiative.
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    frames. Usually automatically assigned by the switch, but can be manually assigned by administrator. Arbitrary name assigned to switch by administrator. FL_Ports. Short wavelength fiber-optic cable. Based on 850 nm lasers supporting 1.0625 Gbps link speeds. Connectors are color-coded black. See
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    L_Port cannot send messages, but can retransmit messages within the loop. A port in the XMITTED CLOSE state cannot attempt to arbitrate. 110 Web Tools User's Guide
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    Zone Zone configuration Zoning Set of hosts and devices attached to same fabric and having access permission, including RSCNs and user data, to each other. Entities inside a zone are not visible to entities outside the same zone, even if the outside entities are in another zone. Equivalent to
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    INDEX A administrative interface 16, 17, 74 Config Admin tab 89 Extended Fabric tab 91 Firmware Upgrade tab 80 License Admin tab 84 QuickLoop Admin tab 86 Reboot Switch tab 81 SNMP Admin tab 82 Switch Admin tab 76 User Admin tab 78 AL_PA bypass option 64 enable option 65 Alarm Notifications tab,
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    tab, administrative interface 82 software, updates 11 status beacon 17, 49 fan 16, 49 power supply 16, 48 temperature 17, 50 Summary/Detail view 15 support, technical 10 Switch Admin tab, administrative interface 76 Switch Events View 16, 51 switch requirements 19 Switch View 15, 46 T technical
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    U updates, software 11 User Admin tab, administrative interface 78 V views administrative interface 16, 17, 74 Fabric 14, 25 Fabric Events 15, 29 Fabric Topology 15, 31 Fabric Watch 16, 66 Name Server Table 15, 34 Performance 17, 72 Port Information 16, 52 Summary/Detail 15 Switch 15, 46 Switch
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