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• System and threshold alerts, event logs, audit logs, link incident logs, threshold alert logs, and hardware logs that display director, Ethernet link, and Fibre Channel link status at the HP EFC Server or a remote workstation. • Diagnostic software that performs power-on self-tests (POSTs) and port diagnostics (internal and external loopback test). • Automatic notification of significant system events (to support personnel or administrators) through e-mail messages or the call-home feature. • An internal modem for HP call-home support. • An RS-232 maintenance port at the rear of the director (port access is password protected) that enables installation or service personnel to change the director's internet protocol (IP) address, subnet mask, and gateway address; or to run diagnostics and isolate system problems through a local or remote terminal. • Redundant FRUs (logic cards, power supplies, and cooling fans) that are removed or replaced without disrupting director or Fibre Channel link operation. • A modular design that enables quick removal and replacement of FRUs. • Concurrent port maintenance. FPM cards are added or replaced and fiber-optic cables are attached to ports without interrupting other ports or director operation. • Beaconing to assist service personnel in locating a specific port, FRU, or director in a multiswitch environment. When port beaconing is enabled, the amber LED associated with the port flashes. When FRU beaconing is enabled, the amber (service required) LED on the FRU flashes. When unit beaconing is enabled, the system error indicator on the front bezel flashes. Beaconing does not affect port, FRU, or director operation. • Data collection through the Product Manager application to help isolate system problems. The data includes a memory dump file and audit, hardware, and engineering logs. • Status monitoring of redundant FRUs and alternate Fibre Channel data paths to ensure continued director availability in case of failover. The HP EFC Manager application queries the status of each backup FRU daily. A backup FRU failure is indicated by an illuminated amber LED. Director Features 13 Introduction

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Director Features
13
Introduction
•
System and threshold alerts, event logs, audit logs, link incident logs, threshold alert
logs, and hardware logs that display director, Ethernet link, and Fibre Channel link
status at the HP EFC Server or a remote workstation.
•
Diagnostic software that performs power-on self-tests (POSTs) and port diagnostics
(internal and external loopback test).
•
Automatic notification of significant system events (to support personnel or
administrators) through e-mail messages or the call-home feature.
•
An internal modem for HP call-home support.
•
An RS-232 maintenance port at the rear of the director (port access is password
protected) that enables installation or service personnel to change the director
’
s
internet protocol (IP) address, subnet mask, and gateway address; or to run diagnostics
and isolate system problems through a local or remote terminal.
•
Redundant FRUs (logic cards, power supplies, and cooling fans) that are removed or
replaced without disrupting director or Fibre Channel link operation.
•
A modular design that enables quick removal and replacement of FRUs.
•
Concurrent port maintenance. FPM cards are added or replaced and fiber-optic cables
are attached to ports without interrupting other ports or director operation.
•
Beaconing to assist service personnel in locating a specific port, FRU, or director in a
multiswitch environment. When port beaconing is enabled, the amber LED associated
with the port flashes. When FRU beaconing is enabled, the amber (service required)
LED on the FRU flashes. When unit beaconing is enabled, the system error indicator on
the front bezel flashes. Beaconing does not affect port, FRU, or director operation.
•
Data collection through the Product Manager application to help isolate system
problems. The data includes a memory dump file and audit, hardware, and engineering
logs.
•
Status monitoring of redundant FRUs and alternate Fibre Channel data paths to ensure
continued director availability in case of failover. The HP EFC Manager application
queries the status of each backup FRU daily. A backup FRU failure is indicated by an
illuminated amber LED.