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Page 3 hp enterprise fabric connectivity manager User’s Guide K S + Edition E0102 Order No. A6575-90901 Printed in U.S.A.
Page 4: Safety Instructions
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 1 Introduction and General Information Introduction to HP EFC Management ........2 EFC Management Menu Options .
Page 6 The Logout/Exit Menu ..........29 Using the Alert Panel .
Page 7 4 Fabric Zoning Overview ............. 54 Controlling Access at the Server or Storage Device .
Page 8 Modify User Parameters..........107 Delete User .
Page 9 The HP EFC Manager Audit Log ......... 141 The HP EFC Manager Event Log .
Page 10 Configuring Remote Workstations: Solaris Systems Requirements............174 Procedure.
Page 11 O ..............203 P.
Page 13 FIGURES 1 HP EFC Server and Remote Workstation Configuration ......3 2 HP EFC Manager Login Screen ..........10 3 HP EFC Manager Main Window .
Page 14 27 New Zone Set Dialog Box........... . 69 28 New Zone Dialog Box (Add by Port Number Selected) .
Page 15 56 Modify Network Address Dialog Box ......... 123 57 Product Properties Dialog Box .
Page 17 TABLES 1 Operational States and Symbols ..........30 2 Merging Fabrics - Results for Zone Configurations.
Page 19: General Information
INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction to HP EFC Management EFC Management Menu Options HP EFC Manager Overview Fabric Manager Overview Backing Up and Restoring Data...
Page 20: Introduction To Hp Efc Management
Introduction to HP EFC Management The HP Enterprise Fabric Connectivity (HP EFC) Manager is a Java-based graphical user interface (GUI) that enables the user to administer users and products, monitor products, and open Product Managers. Although the HP EFC Manager and Product Managers are separate applications, the Product Managers are only accessible through the HP EFC Manager.
Page 21 Figure 1 HP EFC Server and Remote Workstation Configuration The HP EFC server is a laptop or desktop personal computer (PC) platform that provides a central point of control for managed Fibre Channel products. The HP EFC server is required for installing, configuring, and managing these products. Note Although products can perform normal operations without an HP EFC server, the HP EFC server should operate at all times to monitor product operations,...
Page 22: Efc Management Menu Options
EFC Management Menu Options This user’s guide provides information on the management options on the HP EFC Manager and Fabric Manager applications only. Information on the FC-64 Product Manager application is provided in the hp surestore director fc-64 Product Manager User’s Guide A6534-90907).
Page 23: Fabric Manager
• Event Log • Session Log • Product Status Log Maintenance Menu • Test Remote Notification • Enable Call Home Event Notification • Configure E-Mail • Configure Ethernet Events Help • Contents • About Logout/Exit Menu • Logout • Exit Fabric Manager Following are options available through the Fabric Manager.
Page 24: Product Manager
• Deactivate Zone Set • Default Zone Help Menu • Contents • About Close Menu • Close Product Manager Following are options available through the HP SureStore Director FC-64 Product Manager. For more information on these options, refer to “Navigation Control Panel” in the “Window Layout and Function”...
Page 25 • Management Server • SNMP Agent • Features • Date/Time • Threshold Alerts • Export Configuration Report • Enable Web Server • Enable Telnet Logs Menu • Audit Log • Event Log • Hardware Log • Link Incident Log • Threshold Alerts Log Maintenance Menu •...
Page 26 • Reset Configuration Help Menu • Contents • About Close Menu • Close EFC Management Menu Options...
Page 27: Hp Efc Manager Overview
HP EFC Manager Overview This section provides a general overview of the HP EFC Manager features. Logging in to the HP EFC Manager The HP EFC Manager starts automatically when the HP EFC server is plugged in. If it is necessary to start the application yourself, follow the steps below.
Page 28: Hp Efc Manager Login Screen
Figure 2 HP EFC Manager Login Screen 3. In the EFC Server box, type or select the HP EFC server to which you want to connect. If you are logging in to the local HP EFC server, the HP EFC server name is localhost. Note The default address that displays in the EFC Server box is the address of the last server accessed.
Page 29: Logging Out Of The Hp Efc Manager
Windows Title Bar Navigation Control Title Panel Panel Alert Panel Main Panel Figure 3 HP EFC Manager Main Window Logging out of the HP EFC Manager To log out of the HP EFC Manager and access the HP EFC Manager running on another HP EFC server, choose Logout from the Logout/Exit menu.
Page 30: Window Layout
Window Layout The HP EFC Manager window is shown in Figure 3. The Microsoft Windows title bar appears at the top of the window. The rest of the window is divided into four panels: • Title panel • Navigation control panel •...
Page 31: Main Panel Views
Main Panel This panel displays the view that you choose from the View menu. These views are described in the next section, Main Panel Views. Main Panel Views Product View When you first access the HP EFC Manager the Product View displays, as shown in Figure 3.
Page 32 Figure 4 Session View Fabric View To access the Fabric View, choose Fabric from the View menu. HP EFC Manager Overview...
Page 33: Fabric View
Figure 5 Fabric View The Fabric View displays all of the fabrics available for management by the HP EFC Manager. Each fabric is represented by an icon that displays the number of managed products in that fabric as well as the initial characters of the world-wide name (WWN) or nickname (if configured).
Page 34: Fabric Manager Overview
Fabric Manager Overview The Fabric Manager displays in a separate window from the HP EFC Manager. The Fabric Manager enables you to create zones and zone sets and to activate and deactivate zones. There are two methods for opening the Fabric Manager: •...
Page 35: Fabric Manager With Zoning View
The Fabric Manager’s default view is the Topology View. You can change between this view and the Zoning View (Figure 7) by selecting options on the View menu. Figure 7 Fabric Manager with Zoning View The Fabric Manager’s menu options differ from the HP EFC Manager’s menu options. The Fabric Manager menu options are described in Using the Fabric Manager Navigation Control Panel on page 40.
Page 36 The Topology View displays all interswitch connections for all E_Ports in a multiswitch fabric. Products that are not managed by the HP EFC server display without an alert symbol. Through the Topology View, you can change the display options for the labels under the product icons, access the Product Manager for each product, view product properties, determine the number of interswitch links (ISLs) present between any two managed products, and display ISL properties.
Page 37: Backing Up And Restoring Data
Backing Up and Restoring Data The backup and restore of critical HP EFC Manager data on the Windows 2000 system is provided by the Iomega® QuikSync™ application, which is installed on the HP EFC server. The Iomega Zip drive is installed in the media bay of the HP Omnibook. Remove the DVD/ CD ROM module if necessary, to install the Zip module.
Page 38 • Call-home configuration information Since the configuration data for each individual product is stored in NVRAM on the product itself, there is a separate backup option provided in each Product Manager to save the product configuration to the HP EFC server. If you perform a product configuration backup through the Product Manager, the configuration data is stored in the HP EFCData directory and automatically mirrored to the QuikSync Zip disk.
Page 39: Iomega Quiksync Dialog Box
Figure 9 Iomega QuikSync Dialog Box 2. Click On to enable QuikSync. 3. Click OK. QuikSync Settings Do not change the default settings for automatic backup of the HP EFCData directory. If you think that QuikSync is not functioning properly, check the settings using the following steps: Backing Up and Restoring Data...
Page 40: Iomega Quiksync Dialog Box (Advanced Tab)
1. Open the QuikSync dialog box using one of the following steps: – On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, then click Programs, then Iomega QuikSync, then QuikSync. – Double-click the QuikSync icon in the Windows status area, located on the right side of the taskbar.
Page 41: Restore
4. Configure the dialog box exactly as the one shown in Figure 10 is configured. Restore In the event of a system failure, you will be able to return your database to a known state. To restore data from the backup disk to the HP EFC server: 1.
Page 42 Backing Up and Restoring Data...
Page 43: Using The Hp Efc Manager
USING THE HP EFC MANAGER Using the HP EFC Manager Navigation Control Panel Using the Alert Panel Using the Product View...
Page 44: Using The Hp Efc Manager Navigation Control Panel
Using the HP EFC Manager Navigation Control Panel The navigation control panel, located on the left side of the HP EFC Manager main window, enables you to perform administrative tasks for the HP EFC Manager. Point to an icon to access each menu.
Page 45: The Logs Menu
administrator to add or delete users, modify information for existing users, and establish or display user rights. • Nicknames Select this option to display the Configure Nicknames dialog box. A nickname is a name assigned to a WWN. For example, you might assign the nickname Director_1 to a director instead of using the 8-byte WWN.
Page 46: The Maintenance Menu
• Product Status Log Select this option to display the Product Status Log, which records the operational status changes of each managed product. The Maintenance Menu The Maintenance menu provides tools for setting remote communication options. • Test Remote Notification Select this option to display the Test Remote Notification dialog box.
Page 47: The Help Menu
The Help Menu The Help menu displays two options. • Contents Select this option to open the HP EFC Manager Online Help window. • About Select this option to display version and copyright information for the HP EFC Manager. The Logout/Exit Menu The Logout/Exit menu displays two options.
Page 48: Using The Alert Panel
Using the Alert Panel This panel, located below the navigation control panel, displays a colored alert symbol that indicates the most critical status of any product managed by the HP EFC Manager. For example, if one product has failed, and nine other products are fully operational, a red diamond with yellow background, indicating a product failure, displays in the alert panel.
Page 49: Using The Product View
Using the Product View The HP EFC Manager’s default view is the Product View. Icons in the Product View represent each managed product. The panel displays up to 48 icons. Use the scroll bar to display any icons that are out of view. You can determine the type of product by looking at the icon that displays in the Product View or Topology View or by right-clicking the icon and choosing Properties to display the product’s Properties dialog box.
Page 50: Product Icon Shortcut Menu
through the New Product dialog box. Refer to Display Product Properties on page 124 for more information. • Sort Options Allows additional options for displaying product icons. – Alphabetically - Arrange icons alphabetically, by product name. – By Status - Arrange icons according to the product’s operating status. Failed products appear first, followed by products with degraded, unknown, and operational status.
Page 51: Accessing A Product Manager
manual for instructions. The network address is configured in the New Product dialog box in the HP EFC Manager. Refer to Chapter 6 for more information. Accessing a Product Manager There are two ways to access a product’s Product Manager through the Product View: •...
Page 52: Expand Name Or Address
Refer to the appropriate product’s user manual for information on using the Product Manager. Expand Name or Address Point to a product icon. A blue border displays around the icon to indicate that it is selected, and the complete product name displays in the icon label. Monitor Product Operating Status Determine product operational status from the symbol that displays behind the product icon.
Page 53: Using The Fabric Manager
USING THE FABRIC MANAGER Invisible Body Tag Opening the Fabric Manager Fabric Manager Views Using the Fabric Manager Navigation Control Panel Using the Alert Panel Using the Topology View Determining Product Status Using the Zoning View...
Page 54: Opening The Fabric Manager
Opening the Fabric Manager To access the Fabric Manager, open the HP EFC Manager, choose Fabric from the View icon. The Fabric View displays. Figure 12 HP EFC Manager’s Fabric View The Fabric View displays all of the fabrics available to a user via the HP EFC Manager. Each fabric is represented by an icon that displays the number of managed products in that fabric as well as the initial characters of the WWN or nickname (if configured).
Page 55: Fabric View With Wwns Displayed
Each icon in the Fabric View has pass-over functionality. When the pointer is placed over an icon, the icon’s label expands to display the complete WWN or nickname of the principal switch in the selected fabric. Note The fabric’s name is based on the WWN of the fabric’s principal switch. Figure 13 Fabric View with WWNs Displayed Use one of the following methods to open the Fabric Manager from the Fabric View:...
Page 56: Fabric Manager Views
Fabric Manager Views The Fabric Manager’s default view is the Topology View (Figure 14). This view displays all products connected in a single fabric. When there is more than one product in a fabric, the interswitch link connections display. For details on this view, refer to Using the Topology View on page 43.
Page 57: Zoning View With The Active Zone Set Displayed
Figure 15 Zoning View with the Active Zone Set Displayed Fabric Manager Views...
Page 58: Using The Fabric Manager Navigation Control Panel
Using the Fabric Manager Navigation Control Panel The menu options on the Fabric Manager’s navigation control panel enable you to manage fabrics. The View Menu The View menu provides access to each of the Fabric Manager views. • Topology Select this option to display the Topology View. •...
Page 59: The Help Menu
• Default Zone Select this option to enable or disable the default zone for the fabric. The preferred mode is disabled. For more information see Chapter 4. • Show Route Select this option to view the route between two end devices in the fabric. For more information see Show Routes on page 135.
Page 60: Using The Alert Panel
Using the Alert Panel This panel, located below the navigation control panel, displays a colored alert symbol that indicates the most critical status of any product managed by the Fabric Manager. For example, if one product has failed, and nine other products are fully operational, a red diamond with yellow background, indicating a product failure, displays in the alert panel.
Page 61: Using The Topology View
Using the Topology View The Topology View displays all products in a fabric, as well as the interswitch links between products in a multiswitch fabric. Switches and directors that are being managed by another HP EFC server display without an alert symbol. Like the Fabric View, the icons in the Topology View have a pass-over functionality.
Page 62: Product Icons
• Network Address • Domain ID • World Wide Name Product Icons To open the Product Manager for a managed product, click the product icon in the Topology View. Refer to the appropriate product’s user manual for instructions on Product Manager operations.
Page 63: Isl Properties Dialog Box
Figure 16 ISL Properties Dialog Box Using the Topology View...
Page 64: Determining Product Status
Determining Product Status The alert panel in the Fabric Manager displays the most critical status for a product in the current fabric (refer to Using the Alert Panel on page 30). Alert symbols also appear behind product icons in the Topology View. If no alert symbol displays behind the icon, the product is not managed by the HP EFC server.
Page 65 To determine which fabric has a managed product with a degraded or failed status, click a fabric icon to display the Topology View for that fabric. Look for the degraded or failed alert symbol behind the product’s icon. The degraded or failed alert symbol also appears in the alert panel to show the most critical status of a product in the fabric.
Page 66 Figure 19 Topology View Showing Products Managed by Another Server Determining Product Status...
Page 67: Using The Zoning View
Using the Zoning View The Zoning View provides a complete view of the active zone set, including all zones and zone members. The active zone set name displays at the top of the list, followed by the zone names, then the zone members in each zone. The table at the top of the view indicates whether the default zone is enabled or disabled.
Page 68: Determining The Default Zone Status
To display a list of members in a zone, click the horizontal magnifying glass symbol by a zone name. To close a zone list, click the vertical magnifying glass symbol by the zone name. Zone members display as a list of the following: •...
Page 69: Save Active Zone Set
Note Only one zone set can be active at a time. Figure 21 Deactivate Zone Set Dialog Box 1. Click Start to deactivate the zone. Messages appear in the Status area indicating the progress and the Cancel button changes to a Close button. 2.
Page 70: Save Active Zone Set As Dialog Box
Figure 22 Save Active Zone Set As Dialog Box 2. Enter a name for the selected zone set. 3. Click OK. To view the new zone set in the Zoning View, choose Zone Sets from the Configure menu. The Zone Sets dialog box displays with the new zone set listed in the Zone Set Library area. Refer to Chapter 4 for complete information on managing zones and zone sets.
Page 71: Fabric Zoning
FABRIC ZONING Overview Zoning Concepts Merging Zoned Fabrics Configuring and Managing Zoning Zoning Tasks Reference Chart Backing Up Zoning Configurations...
Page 72: Overview
Overview Note Designing zoning can be a complex task, especially for multiswitch fabrics. Refer to your managed product vendor’s professional services organization before configuring zoning. The fabric zoning feature enables you to partition devices attached to managed Fibre Channel products into groups called zones. A zone is comprised of devices that can access each other through port-to-port connections.
Page 73: Zoning Through A Single Fibre Channel Managed Product
Figure 23 illustrates three zones established on a single managed product with four devices in each zone. Devices in each zone can communicate with and access devices only in their respective zones. ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 DIRECTOR Figure 23 Zoning through a Single Fibre Channel Managed Product Figure 24 illustrates how zones can consist of ports and/or devices installed on ports in three managed products in a multiswitch fabric.
Page 74: Controlling Access At The Server Or Storage Device
Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Interswitch Link Director Director Director Figure 24 Zoning Through a Multiswitch Fabric Controlling Access at the Server or Storage Device Features available at the server or storage device can add methods, beyond zoning, to increase network security measures, differentiate between operating systems, and prevent Overview...
Page 75 data loss or corruption by controlling access between devices or between separate user groups (such as engineering or human resources). Server-level access control is called persistent binding. Persistent binding uses configuration information stored on the server and is implemented through the server’s host bus adapter (HBA) driver.
Page 76 • Is typically proprietary and protects only a specific vendor’s storage devices. Storage- level access control may not be available for many legacy devices. Check with your local HP sales office for the latest configuration information. Overview...
Page 77: Zoning Concepts
Zoning Concepts Zoning is configured by authorizing or restricting access to name server information associated with device ports that attach to product ports. A zone member is specified by the number of the product port to which a device is attached, or by the 8-byte world-wide name assigned to the host bus adapter or Fibre Channel interface installed in a device.
Page 78 • A zone name cannot contain spaces. • Valid characters are all letters, all numbers, and the special characters ($-^_). • A zone name can have a maximum of 64 characters. Using WWNs To identify a zone member by WWN, use the 16-digit WWN of the device. For example: 10:00:08:00:88:40:C0:D4 In the HP EFC Manager, Fabric Manager and Product Manager, the WWN is preceded with the switch or director manufacturer’s name.
Page 79: Default Zone
through that port is included in the zone. A port number that you assign as a zone member is automatically prefixed with the domain identification number of the managed product. Note Preferred DOMAIN IDs are restricted to 1-n, where n is one fewer than the number of ports.
Page 80: Zone Sets
Zone Sets A zone set is a group of zones that you can activate or deactivate as a single entity across all managed products in either a single switch or a multiswitch fabric. Only one zone set can be active at one time. Devices that are members of zones in the zone set can only communicate with members of zones in the same zone set.
Page 81: Zone Set Library
Zone Set Library The Zone Set Library contains all of the zone sets configured through the Fabric Manager. Any zone set in the library may be selected and activated on a fabric. You can view this library through the Zone Sets dialog box. This dialog box provides a branching tree structure of all zone sets, zones, and members of each zone.
Page 82: Merging Zoned Fabrics
Merging Zoned Fabrics Managed products are linked through ISLs to form multiswitch fabrics. In a multiswitch fabric, the active zoning configuration applies to the entire fabric. Any change to the configuration applies to all switches in the fabric. When fabrics join through an ISL, adjacent managed products exchange active zone configurations and determine if the configurations are compatible and can merge.
Page 83 • Zoning configuration Combination of the active zone set definition and the default zone state (enabled or disabled). Table 2 Merging Fabrics - Results for Zone Configurations Fabric A Fabric B Result Not zoned Not zoned Fabrics join successfully. The new fabric remains not zoned.
Page 84: Configuring And Managing Zoning
Configuring and Managing Zoning This section contains detailed steps for establishing new zones and zone sets in a fabric. Steps are also provided for other zoning tasks. In addition, a quick reference chart on using zoning options and dialog boxes to perform specific zoning tasks is included in Table 3 on page 92.
Page 85: Configuring New Zoning For A Fabric
Configuring New Zoning for a Fabric Use the following tasks to configure a new zone and zone set, then activate the new zone set for the fabric. Steps are provided in each task to show you how to use dialog boxes and other features of fabric zoning.
Page 86: Zone Sets Dialog Box (Actions Menu Displayed)
Figure 26 Zone Sets Dialog Box (Actions Menu Displayed) 2. Choose New from the Actions menu. The New Zone Set dialog box displays. Configuring and Managing Zoning...
Page 87: New Zone Set Dialog Box
Figure 27 New Zone Set Dialog Box 3. From the Actions menu, choose New Zone. The New Zone dialog box displays. Configuring and Managing Zoning...
Page 88: New Zone Dialog Box (Add By Port Number Selected)
Figure 28 New Zone Dialog Box (Add by Port Number Selected) 4. In the New Zone dialog box, type a name for the new zone in the Zone Name box. Note Upper and lower case letters are allowed. Spaces are not allowed. 5.
Page 89 6. Add members to the zone as follows: a. Click Add by World Wide Name or Add by port number. – Add by World Wide Name (default) Adds the device attached to a port on the product to the new zone, using the node’s world-wide name.
Page 90 Figure 29 Ports and WWNs Added to Members in Zone Section Note To select multiple members individually, press Ctrl and click members. To select multiple members in order, press Shift and click the first and last members of the group you want to move. After the members are selected, press Ctrl-C and Ctrl-V to copy and paste the members to the Members in Zone section.
Page 91 2. Type in the WWN of the node that you want to add as a zone member and click OK. 3. The WWN is added to the Members in zone area. Note This option may be desirable for nodes that have not yet been connected to a product port in the fabric.
Page 92: Zone Sets Dialog Box
The Zone Sets dialog box displays (Figure 26). Figure 30 Zone Sets Dialog Box The Zone Set Library displays all the defined zone sets. Click the horizontal magnifying glass icon by a zone set to expand the list of zones included in the set. Click the vertical magnifying glass icon by a zone to expand the list of members included in the zone.
Page 93 Note To move multiple zones, press the Ctrl or Shift key while clicking the zones. Then press Ctrl+C to copy and Ctrl+V to paste to add the members to the Members in Zone section. 5. To clear a single zone from the Zones in Set section, select the zone and click Remove. 6.
Page 94 Figure 31 Zone Set to be Activated Dialog Box 4. The Zone Set to be activated dialog box displays the directors or switches that will be affected by activating the zone set. You can view the directors’ or switches’ WWNs, product names, or network addresses, by changing the View by selection.
Page 95: Activate Zone Set Dialog Box
Figure 32 Activate Zone Set Dialog Box 6. Click Start to begin the activation. Messages appear in the Status area indicating the progress of the command. Buttons on the dialog box disable until the process is complete. When the process is complete, the Start button changes to a Close button. 7.
Page 96: Other Zoning Tasks
Figure 33 Zoning View with Zone Set Configuration Message Other Zoning Tasks Copy, Delete, and Modify Zones Copy, delete, and modify zones through either the New Zone Set or Modify Zone Set dialog box. Use the Actions menu options Copy Zone, Delete Zone, and Modify Zone in either dialog box.
Page 97: Modify Zone Set Dialog Box (Actions Menu)
3. Choose Modify from the Actions menu. The Modify Zone Set dialog box displays (Figure 34 on page 79). Figure 34 Modify Zone Set Dialog Box (Actions Menu) Copy Zones Use the Copy Zone option from the Actions menu to create a new zone for the Zone Library based on an existing zone.
Page 98 4. Click Cancel to close the Modify Zone Set dialog box. The new zone is added to the Zone Library and saved to the HP EFC server. 5. Click Close to close the Zone Sets dialog box. Delete Zones Use the Delete Zone option from the Actions menu to delete zones from the Zone Library. 1.
Page 99: Modify Zone Dialog Box
Figure 35 Modify Zone Dialog Box 3. Add or remove members to or from the zone using the procedures described in Task 1: Create Zones on page 67. 4. When the zone is complete, click Save Zone. 5. Click Cancel to close the Modify Zone Set dialog box. The modified zone is added to the Zone Library and saved to the HP EFC server.
Page 100 View Zone Members Use the View Zone option from the Actions menu on the Modify Zone Set dialog box to view zones in a selected zone set. 1. Select a zone from the Zone Library area on the Modify Zone Set dialog box. 2.
Page 101 Rename Zone Set Use the Rename option on the Actions menu to rename a zone set. 1. Select a zone set from the Zone Set Library area on the Zone Sets dialog box. 2. From the Actions menu, choose Rename. 3.
Page 102 6. Click Close to close the Zone Sets dialog box. Changing the configuration for an active zone set does not dynamically apply changes. For any change to an active zone set, even modifying members in a zone that belongs to a zone set, activate the zone set using steps in Task 3: Activate the Zone Set on page 75.
Page 103: Deactivate Zone Set Dialog Box
Figure 36 Deactivate Zone Set Dialog Box 2. Click Start. Messages appear in the Status area indicating the progress of the command. Buttons on the dialog box will disable until the process completes. When the process finishes, the Start button changes to a Close button. 3.
Page 104: Remove Zone Dialog Box
The Find Zone dialog box displays. All zone sets that contain the selected zone display in the dialog box. Figure 37 Find Zone Dialog Box 4. Click Remove at the bottom of the dialog box. The Remove Zone dialog box displays (Figure 39 on page 87). Figure 38 Remove Zone Dialog Box 5.
Page 105: Find Wwn/Nickname Dialog Box
The Remove Zone dialog box closes. 7. Click Close to close the Zone Sets dialog box. Find WWNs and Nicknames Use the Find WWN/Nicknames option to find zones in which a specific WWN or nickname is located. Once located, you can remove the WWN or nickname from one or more zones by using the remove function.
Page 106 4. Click OK. The second Find WWN/Nickname dialog box displays (Figure 40). The WWN or nickname you searched for is found in the zone sets and zones that display in the Zone Set and Zone columns. Figure 40 Find WWN/Nickname Dialog Box 5.
Page 107 7. Perform one of the following steps: – Click the selected zone option to remove the WWN or nickname from that zone only. – Click All Zones to remove the WWN from all zones in the zone library. 8. Click OK to remove the WWN or nickname. The Remove WWN/Nickname dialog box closes.
Page 108: Replace Wwn/Nickname Dialog Box
Figure 42 Replace WWN/Nickname Dialog Box 4. Enter the WWN or nickname that you want to replace. 5. Click OK. The Replace WWN/Nickname dialog box displays. The WWN or nickname that you selected to replace displays at the top of the dialog box. The Zones affected section lists the zones in which the specified WWN or nickname is found.
Page 109 be in the default zone. If a zone set is active, then all connected devices that are not included in at least one of the zones in the active zone set are included in the default zone. Enabling the default zone allows any device in the default zone to see any other device in the default zone.
Page 110: Zoning Tasks Reference Chart
Zoning Tasks Reference Chart Table 3 provides a summary of tasks that you can perform using the Zoning options and a quick reference on how to use these options. Configuring New Zoning for a Fabric on page 67 provides detailed steps on how to establish new zones and zone sets in a fabric.
Page 111 Table 3 Zoning Task Reference Chart (cont’d) Displaying Dialog Using the Dialog Task Dialog Box Name(s) Box(es) Box(es) Create zones. New Zone Configure – Enter a zone name, – From the then add members by Zone menu, choose selecting port numbers Sets.
Page 112 Table 3 Zoning Task Reference Chart (cont’d) Displaying Dialog Using the Dialog Task Dialog Box Name(s) Box(es) Box(es) Delete zones. Modify Zone Set or Configure – Select a zone in the – From the New Zone Set Zone Library section. Zone menu, choose Actions...
Page 113 Table 3 Zoning Task Reference Chart (cont’d) Displaying Dialog Using the Dialog Task Dialog Box Name(s) Box(es) Box(es) Modify zone sets. Modify Zone Set Configure – Drag zones from the – From the Zone Library area to Zone menu, choose the Zones in Set Sets section.
Page 114 Table 3 Zoning Task Reference Chart (cont’d) Displaying Dialog Using the Dialog Task Dialog Box Name(s) Box(es) Box(es) Find which zones Find WWN/Nickname – From the Configure – The Find WWN/ contain members Nickname dialog box Zone menu, choose with a specific WWN lists zones of which Sets or nickname.
Page 115 Table 3 Zoning Task Reference Chart (cont’d) Displaying Dialog Using the Dialog Task Dialog Box Name(s) Box(es) Box(es) Enable or disable Configure Default Configure Start – From the – Click to enable the default zone as Zone menu, choose or disable the default the active zone for Default Zone zone, depending on...
Page 116: Backing Up Zoning Configurations
Backing Up Zoning Configurations As long as a Zip disk is kept in the Zip drive in the HP Omnibook media bay, configuration data and other critical information will be backed up to the disk automatically when the data directory contents change or the HP EFC server is rebooted. This function is handled ®...
Page 117: Hp Efc Manager And Server Administration
HP EFC MANAGER AND SERVER ADMINISTRATION Accessing Remote HP EFC Servers User Administration Managing Remote Access to the HP EFC Server Modifying HP EFC Server Session Parameters Configuring SNMP...
Page 118: Accessing Remote Hp Efc Servers
Accessing Remote HP EFC Servers To access remote HP EFC servers, enter the HP EFC server’s network address or DNS host name in the HP EFC Manager Login dialog box. If you are already logged into the HP EFC Manager and want to access this dialog box, choose Logout from the Logout/Exit menu. Figure 44 HP EFC Manager Login Screen 1.
Page 119 Note User names and passwords are case sensitive. 2. Delete the existing host name or IP address in the EFC Server box and enter or select a valid HP EFC server IP address or host name. 3. Click Login. If the HP EFC Manager window displays, you have logged into the server. The server network address you entered will remain in the HP EFC server list for future logins.
Page 120: User Administration
User Administration To grant access to the HP EFC Manager, the administrator can assign user names, passwords, and access rights to users. The administrator can configure up to 16 users in the HP EFC Manager. A maximum or eight concurrent remote users, in addition to the local HP EFC server user) can log in to the HP EFC Manager.
Page 121 User Rights for Specific Functions Table 4 lists the specific functions available to HP EFC Manager users that have been assigned rights of Product Administrator, Operator, and/or Maintenance. If a user does not have the right to perform a specific operation, a Not Authorized message displays when the operation is attempted.
Page 122: Open The Configure User Dialog Box
3. Click Rights. 4. The rights currently assigned to that user display in the User Rights dialog box (Figure 45). Figure 45 User Rights Dialog Box 5. Click Close to close the User Rights dialog box. 6. Click Close to close the Configure Users dialog box. Open the Configure User Dialog Box 1.
Page 123: Add New User
Figure 46 Configure Users Dialog Box Add New User Use the New User dialog box (Figure 47) to create new users for the HP EFC Manager. Assign a user name, a password, and certain permissions, or “rights,” to each user configured.
Page 124: New User Dialog Box
Figure 47 New User Dialog Box 3. In the User name box, enter a user name of 16 characters or less. 4. In the Password box, enter a password of 16 characters or less for the new user. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Note 5.
Page 125: Access Modify User Dialog Box
9. Click Close to close the Configure Users dialog box. Access Modify User Dialog Box 1. From the Configure menu, choose Users. The Configure Users dialog box displays (Figure 46). 2. In the User column, select the user whose parameters are to be changed. 3.
Page 126: Delete User
1. In the Password box, delete the current password and enter another password of 16 characters or less. Note The password is case-sensitive. 2. In the Confirm Password box, re-enter the new password exactly as it was entered in the Password box. 3.
Page 127 Figure 49 Delete User Warning 4. Click Yes to delete the user from the HP EFC Manager. 5. Click Close to close the Configure Users dialog box. User Administration...
Page 128: Managing Remote Access To The Hp Efc Server
Managing Remote Access to the HP EFC Server Users at the HP EFC server can open the HP EFC Manager and Product Managers loaded on the server itself. Users at remote PC workstations can also access the same HP EFC server or other HP EFC servers if the workstations meet minimum hardware and software requirements and are running the HP EFC Manager application.
Page 129: Remote Workstation Configuration
Figure 50 Remote Workstation Configuration Operators at remote workstations can manage and monitor all products controlled by the HP EFC server. Each active connection between a remote workstation and an HP EFC server and managed products is called a session. A maximum of eight concurrent remote users (in addition to the local HP EFC server user) can log in to the HP EFC Manager application.
Page 130: Requirements For Remote Workstations
Requirements for Remote Workstations The HP EFC Manager is downloaded and installed to user workstations from the HP EFC server. The remote workstations can be Windows 2000, Windows NT, HP-UX, AIX, Linux, or Solaris systems. For the minimum system requirements for remote workstations, refer to the appendix in this manual for the appropriate operating system: •...
Page 131 Figure 51 Session View The Session View displays active session information in this format: • User The name of the current user (in Figure 51, Administrator) in the User column. • Network Address The network address of the current user appears in the Network Address column. •...
Page 132: Modifying Hp Efc Server Session Parameters
Modifying HP EFC Server Session Parameters Allow access to the HP EFC server from all workstations or only from specific remote workstations through the Session Options dialog box. 1. From the Configure menu, choose Session Options. The Session Options dialog box (Figure 52) displays. Figure 52 Session Options Dialog Box 2.
Page 133 4. If you do not want to restrict access to the HP EFC Manager, click Allow any network address and skip to step 5. If you want to restrict access to a new address, continue to step a. a. Click Specify remote network address. b.
Page 134 The IP addresses display in the Network Address Restrictions area. b. Select the address to be deleted. c. Click Delete. d. Click Yes in the Warning dialog box. e. Click Activate to save the required changes. Modifying HP EFC Server Session Parameters...
Page 135: Configuring Snmp
Configuring SNMP The HP EFC server software contains a simple network management protocol (SNMP) agent component. The HP EFC SNMP agent instruments the objects defined in the Fibre Channel Management (FCMGMT) MIB Version 3.1 and a small number of objects defined in MIB II.
Page 136: Configure Snmp Dialog Box
Figure 53 Configure SNMP Dialog Box 2. Click in the Community Name column and enter the SNMP community name for a trap recipient. This name defines the community name that SNMP managers use for reading variables from or writing variables to the HP EFC server. This name must be 64 characters or less.
Page 137: Configure Snmp Dialog Box - Advanced
Figure 54 Configure SNMP Dialog Box - Advanced 6. Enter the new UDP port number in the UDP Port Number column. 7. To enable or disable the SNMP agent to capture events, select the Enable SNMP Agent check box. 8. To enable or disable authorization traps to be sent when unauthorized management stations try to access SNMP information through the HP EFC server, select the Enable Authorization Traps check box.
Page 138 Configuring SNMP...
Page 139: Product Administration And Status
PRODUCT ADMINISTRATION AND STATUS Managing Products Configure Notification Configure Ethernet Events Configure Nicknames Show Routes...
Page 140: Managing Products
Managing Products Information entered into dialog boxes during product administration provides the HP EFC server with information to communicate with the Fibre Channel connectivity products over the LAN. Be sure to back up configurations each time you make changes through dialog boxes and menu options in the HP EFC Manager.
Page 141: Modify A Product
2. Enter a valid IP address or domain name server (DNS) host name in the Network Address box. A valid IP address is in the form nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn, where nnn is a decimal in the range 0-255. 3. Select the product type from the Product Type list. 4.
Page 142: Determine Product Status
To delete a product from the Product View, use the following steps: 1. Right-click a product’s icon in the Product View and choose Delete. A warning dialog box displays asking if you want to remove the item from the system. 2.
Page 143 The Properties dialog box displays information about a product managed by the HP EFC Manager. For example, for a director, the following information displays: • Name of the product as configured through the Product Manager. • Location of the product as configured through the Product Manager. •...
Page 144: Configure Notification
Configure Notification Enable Call-Home Event Notification The call-home feature, which you configure for each product through the Product Manager, enables the HP EFC server to automatically dial out to a support center to report system problems. The support center server accepts calls from the HP EFC server, logs reported events, and can notify one or more support center representatives.
Page 145: Configure E-Mail Dialog Box
To display and modify e-mail notification: 1. From the Maintenance menu, choose Configure E-Mail. The Configure E-Mail dialog box displays. Figure 58 Configure E-Mail Dialog Box 2. Enter an IP address or DNS host name for your SMTP server. 3. Enter up to five e-mail addresses for personnel who should be notified automatically of system events.
Page 146: Test Remote Notification
Test Remote Notification Use the test remote notification feature to test the call-home feature and the current configuration parameters for the e-mail notification feature. Note To use this feature, you must configure and enable the call-home feature through the appropriate Product Manager and configure the e-mail notification feature (Configure E-mail Notification for Events on page 126).
Page 147 Figure 60 Results of Remote Notification Test 5. Click OK to close the message box. Configure Notification...
Page 148: Configure Ethernet Events
Configure Ethernet Events To configure Ethernet events for all managed products, you can enable notification and configure the Ethernet event timeout period through the HP EFC Manager. An Ethernet event is when the Ethernet link between the HP EFC server and the managed product is dropped.
Page 149: Configure Nicknames
Configure Nicknames Nicknames replace the standard 8-byte world-wide names of switches and directors. By setting a nickname, you can assign a more meaningful name for a product. When you assign a nickname to a product, the nickname replaces the world-wide name in the HP EFC Manager views.
Page 150: Add Nickname Dialog Box (Detached Node)
2. Click Add to add a new nickname. The Add Nickname dialog box displays (Figure 63). Figure 63 Add Nickname Dialog Box (Detached Node) 3. To add a detached node: a. Click Detached node. b. Click OK. A blank row is added to the list in the Configure Nicknames dialog box. c.
Page 151: Add Nickname Dialog Box (Attached Node)
Figure 64 Add Nickname Dialog Box (Attached Node) b. Select a node or managed product from the list. If needed, expand a managed product by clicking on its symbol. Then select a node from the managed product list. c. Click OK. d.
Page 152 4. Click OK to close the Configure Nicknames dialog box. Configure Nicknames...
Page 153: Show Routes
Show Routes The Show Routes option allows you to view the path that Fibre Channel frames will take between two end devices in a multiswitch fabric. In order to view the route between two devices, the following must be true: •...
Page 154: Show Route Dialog Box
Figure 65 Show Route Dialog Box 1. In the Select Source Node field, expand the list of attached nodes by clicking on the magnifying glass next to the appropriate director or switch. A list of directors and switches with attached destination nodes for the source node displays in the right column.
Page 155: Show Route Dialog Box (Panel 2)
Figure 66 Show Route Dialog Box (panel 2) A new Show Route panel displays with the source and destination nodes you selected listed at the top. Tables, show the route going from the source node to the destination node and the route going from the destination node to the source node.
Page 156: Show Route Dialog Box (Panel 3)
Figure 67 Show Route dialog box (panel 3) The incoming and outgoing ports on each director or switch in the route between the two nodes also display. The directors or switches are listed by their WWN or nickname (if configured) depending on display options set through the Fabric Manager. Error messages may display when the Next button is pressed to access this panel if all switches/directors in the route are not managed by EFCM.
Page 157: Hp Efc Manager Logs
HP EFC MANAGER LOGS Using Logs The HP EFC Manager Audit Log The HP EFC Manager Event Log The HP EFC Manager Session Log The HP EFC Manager Product Status Log Export Log Files...
Page 158: Using Logs
Using Logs The Audit, Event, Hardware, and Link Incident Logs store up to 1000 entries each. The most recent entry displays at the top of the log. After 1000 entries are stored, new entries overwrite the oldest entries. Button Function Button function is the same for all logs: •...
Page 159: The Hp Efc Manager Audit Log
The HP EFC Manager Audit Log The HP EFC Manager’s Audit Log displays a history of user actions performed through the HP EFC Manager. The log stores up to 1000 entries, the most recent displaying at the top of the log. After 1000 entries have been stored, new entries take the place of the log’s oldest entries.
Page 160 • The Event column describes the action that took place. Logged actions could include: – Defining a new product – Modifying product attributes – Deleting product definitions – Defining a new user – Modifying user administration – Deleting user administration –...
Page 161: The Hp Efc Manager Event Log
The HP EFC Manager Event Log The HP EFC Manager’s Event Log displays events or error conditions recorded by the HP EFC Management Services application. Entries reflect the status of the application and managed directors. Information associated with a call-home failure is intended for use by maintenance personnel to fault isolate the problem (modem failure, no dial tone, etc.), while information provided in all other entries is generally intended for use by third-level support personnel to fault isolate more significant problems.
Page 162 • The Qualifier column provides an event qualifier for use by engineering personnel. Include this number when reporting an event to third-level customer support. • The Data column includes additional event data for use in fault isolating a problem. Use the information when fault isolating a call-home problem, or include the information when reporting an event to third-level customer support.
Page 163: The Hp Efc Manager Session Log
The HP EFC Manager Session Log The HP EFC Manager’s Session Log provides the date/time, user name, and network address of each login and logout on the HP EFC server. To display the Session Log, choose Session Log from the Logs menu. The Session Log displays (Figure 70).
Page 164 • The Network Address column displays the IP address of the remote workstation or HP EFC server where the user logged in. The HP EFC Manager Session Log...
Page 165: The Hp Efc Manager Product Status Log
The HP EFC Manager Product Status Log The HP EFC Manager’s Product Status Log reflects the time and nature of significant events on all managed products, and indicates which specific Product Manager applications should be opened to further investigate product status changes. To display the Product Status Log, choose Product Status Log from the Logs menu.
Page 166 • The Date/Time column displays the date and time of the change in the product’s operational status. • The Network Address column displays the IP address or host name of the product. • The Previous Status column displays the product’s old or previous operational status (Unknown, Operational, Degraded, or Failed).
Page 167: Export Log Files
Export Log Files To save a log file in American Standard Code for Information Exchange (ASCII) format to a location on your system’s hard drive or to a diskette, use the following steps. You can open this file in any desktop publisher for viewing or printing. Home Go Up One Level Drive List...
Page 168 Export Log Files...
Page 169: Hp Efc Manager And Fabric Manager Messages
HP EFC Manager and Fabric Manager Messages...
Page 170 This appendix describes messages that may appear as you use the HP EFC Manager and Fabric Manager. A description and action are provided for each message. Message Cause/Solution An HP EFC Management session Only one instance of the HP EFC Manager is allowed per is already active from this workstation.
Page 171 Message Cause/Solution Cannot delete product. The user cannot delete the selected product. 1. Verify that the link to the product is up. 2. If the link is up, then the HP EFC server may be busy. 3. The product may be open on another HP EFC client. 4.
Page 172 Message Cause/Solution Download complete. Click OK and The download of the HP EFC Manager and/or product restart the HP EFC Manager. managers has successfully completed. You must restart the HP EFC Manager to continue. Duplicate name in zoning Every name within the zoning library must be unique.Modify or configuration.
Page 173 Message Cause/Solution HP EFC Manager error 1 HP EFC Manager encountered an internal error and cannot continue. Contact support personnel and report the problem. HP EFC Manager error 6 HP EFC Manager encountered an internal error and cannot continue. Contact support personnel and report the problem. HP EFC Manager error 7 HP EFC Manager encountered an internal error and cannot continue.
Page 174 Message Cause/Solution Field cannot be blank. A blank field is not allowed in this dialog box. Enter the appropriate information in the field provided. Field has exceeded maximum The maximum number of characters allowed in this field has number of characters. been exceeded.
Page 175 Message Cause/Solution No attached nodes selected. No attached node was selected when you attempted this command. Select an attached node and try again. No HP EFC server specified. No HP EFC servers have been configured. Enter a new server address in the HP EFC server field on the Login window. No zone member selected.
Page 176 Message Cause/Solution Product Manager instance is A product cannot be deleted while it has a session open. Exit currently open. the current session of the Product Manager, then delete the product. Message Cause/Solution Remote session support has been The ability for remote users to connect to the HP EFC server disabled.
Page 177 Message Cause/Solution The Administrator user cannot be The Administrator user is a permanent user and cannot be deleted. deleted. Information only. No action required. The HP EFC server is busy The HP EFC server could not process the current request processing a request from another because it is handling a request from another Product Product Manager.
Page 178 Message Cause/Solution The maximum number of zones The maximum number of zones allowed has been reached. allowed has already been You must delete an existing zone before you can add a new configured. one. The maximum number of zones The maximum number of zones allowed per zone set has per zone set has already been been reached.
Page 179 Message Cause/Solution You must define at least one In order to configure specific remote sessions, at least one remote network address. remote network address must be defined. Click and add a remote network address. Message Cause/Solution Zoning name already exists. Duplicate names are not allowed in the zoning library.
Page 180 Appendix...
Page 181: Configuring Remote Workstations: Windows 2000 And Windows Nt Systems
CONFIGURING REMOTE WORKSTATIONS: WINDOWS 2000 AND WINDOWS NT SYSTEMS Requirements Procedure...
Page 182: Requirements
Requirements To run the HP EFC Manager on a remote workstation, you must first download and install the HP EFC Manager application from the HP EFC server. ® The figures in this chapter show Netscape Navigator as the Internet browser; however, it is ®...
Page 183: Procedure
Procedure To install the HP EFC Manager on a remote workstation: 1. Open a World Wide Web (WWW) browser. 2. Type the address of the HP EFC server in the Location (or Address) box on the browser, then press <Enter>. For example;...
Page 184: Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Management Page
Figure 73 Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Management Page 3. On the page, click Begin Windows Installation to begin the installation process. The InstallAnywhere Web Installer page displays (Figure 74). Appendix...
Page 185: Installanywhere Web Installer Page
Figure 74 InstallAnywhere Web Installer Page A security warning displays. This message warns you that a Java applet is requesting additional privileges to start programs stored on your computer. 4. Click Grant. Another security warning displays. This message warns you that a Java applet is requesting additional privileges, such as reading, modifying, or deleting files.
Page 186: Hp Efc Management Installer - Introduction Screen
Figure 75 HP EFC Management Installer - Introduction Screen 8. Click Next. Note At any time, you may return to the previous page by clicking Previous, or quit the Installer by clicking Exit. The License Agreement screen displays (Figure 76). Appendix...
Page 187: Hp Efc Management Installer - License Agreement
Figure 76 HP EFC Management Installer - License Agreement 9. Read the license agreement. Click Yes. Click Next. The Important Information screen displays (Figure 77). Figure 77 HP EFC Management Installer - Important Information Appendix...
Page 188: Hp Efc Management Installer - Choose Install Folder
10. Click Next. The Choose Install Folder screen displays ( Figure 78). Figure 78 HP EFC Management Installer - Choose Install Folder 11. Choose a folder on the remote workstation in which to store the HP EFC Management software. You can accept the default location, type in the path to a new location, or click Choose to browse for an appropriate location.
Page 189 Figure 79 EFC Management Installer - Choose Shortcut Location 13. Select a shortcut location and click Install to begin the installation. When complete, the following screen displays. Click Done to close the Install Complete dialog box. Appendix...
Page 190: Running The Hp Efc Manager
Figure 80 HP EFC Management Installer - End Screen Running the HP EFC Manager 1. On the desktop, right-click the My Computer icon and choose Exploring. In the Exploring window, browse to the directory in which you saved the HP EFC Manager program (the default is a subdirectory named HP EFCM in your home directory).
Page 191: Configuring Remote Workstations: Solaris Systems
CONFIGURING REMOTE WORKSTATIONS: SOLARIS SYSTEMS Requirements Procedure...
Page 192: Requirements
Requirements To run the HP EFC Manager on a remote workstation, you must first download and install the HP EFC Manager application from the HP EFC server. The figures in this chapter show Netscape Navigator as the Internet browser; however, it is acceptable to use Microsoft Internet Explorer during these procedures The download and installation process requires the use of a workstation with the following minimum system requirements:...
Page 193: Procedure
Procedure To install the HP EFC Manager on a remote workstation: 1. Open a World Wide Web (WWW) browser. 2. Type the address of the HP EFC server in the Location (or Address) box of the browser, then press <Enter>. For example;...
Page 194: Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Management Page
Figure 81 Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Management Page Appendix...
Page 195: Installanywhere Web Installer Page
3. On the page, click Begin Solaris Installation to begin the installation process. The InstallAnywhere Web Installer page displays (Figure 82). Figure 82 InstallAnywhere Web Installer Page A security warning displays. This message warns you that a Java applet is requesting additional privileges to start programs stored on your computer.
Page 196 4. Click Grant. Another security warning displays. This message warns you that a Java applet is requesting additional privileges, such as reading, modifying, or deleting files. This Java applet is used to download the appropriate program files to your computer and to start the HP EFC Manager Installer program.
Page 197: Running The Hp Efc Manager
Running the HP EFC Manager Run the HP EFC Manager program from the directory in which you saved it (the default is a subdirectory named HP EFCM in your home directory). 1. In the Terminal window, type cd HP EFCM. 2.
Page 198 Appendix...
Page 199: Configuring Remote Workstations: Hp-Ux, Aix, And Linux
CONFIGURING REMOTE WORKSTATIONS: HP-UX, AIX, AND LINUX Requirements Procedure...
Page 200: Requirements
Requirements To run the HP EFC Manager on a remote workstation, you must first download and install the HP EFC Manager application from the HP EFC server. The figures in this chapter show Netscape Navigator as the internet browser; however, it is The download and acceptable to use Microsoft Internet Explorer during these procedures.
Page 201: Procedure
Procedure 1. Open a Terminal window by choosing Terminal from the Personal Applications subpanel. 2. At the prompt (#), type netscape. Press <Enter>. The Netscape browser opens. 3. Type the address of the HP EFC server in the Location (or Address) box of the browser, then press Enter.
Page 202: Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Management Page
Figure 83 Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Management Page 4. Read the instructions for your operating system. Note If you are using AIX, click the AIX fixes hyperlink and verify that your system is up-to-date. 5. Click Download HP-UX/AIX/Linux Installer to begin the installation process. 6.
Page 203 8. In the Terminal window, type cd home. Press Enter. Then type sh hpClientInstall.bin. Press Enter. The Introduction screen displays. Note Be aware that there may be a considerable delay. 9. Click Next. Note At any time, you may return to the previous page by clicking Previous or quit the Installer by clicking Exit.
Page 204: Running The Hp Efc Manager
Running the HP EFC Manager Run the HP EFC Manager program from the directory in which you saved it. 1. In the Terminal window, type cd HP EFCM 2. Press <Enter>. 3. Type./HP EFCManager. 4. Press <Enter>. The HP EFC Manager application will open. Appendix...
Page 205: Glossary
GLOSSARY The following cross-references are used in this glossary: Contrast with. This refers to a term that has an opposite or substantively different meaning. See. This refers the reader to another keyword or phrase for the same term. See also. This refers the reader to definite additional information contained in another entry.
Page 206 arbitration Process of selecting one device from a collection of devices that request service simultaneously. audit log Log summarizing actions (audit trail) made by the user. authentication Verification of identity for a person or process. beaconing Use of light-emitting diodes on ports, port cards, field-replaceable units, and directors to aid in the fault-isolation process;...
Page 207 blocked port Devices communicating with the port are prevented from logging into the director or communicating with other devices attached to the director. A blocked port continuously transmits the offline sequence. bridge Device that connects and passes packets between two network segments that use the same communications protocol.
Page 208 channel Point-to-point link that transports data from one point to the other. class of Fibre Channel service Defines the level of connection dedication, acknowledgment, and other characteristics of a connection. Class F Fibre Channel service Used by switches to communicate across interswitch links (ISLs) to configure, control, and coordinate a multiswitch fabric.
Page 209 connectionless Nondedicated link. Typically used to describe a link between nodes which allows the switch to forward Class 2 or Class 3 frames as ports allow. Contrast this to the dedicated bandwidth that is required in a Class 1 Fibre Channel Service point-to-point link.
Page 210 default Pertaining to an attribute, value, or option that is assumed when none is explicitly specified. default zone Contains all attached devices that are not members of a separate zone. destination address Address identifier that indicates the targeted destination of a data frame. device Product, connected to a managed director, that is not controlled directly by the Product Manager.
Page 211 domain ID Number (1 through 1-n, where n is one fewer than the number of ports) that uniquely identifies a switch in a multiswitch fabric. A distinct domain ID is automatically allocated to each switch in the fabric by the principal switch. E_Port See expansion port.
Page 212 error detect time out value E_D_TOV defines the time the switch waits for an expected response before declaring an error condition. error message Indication that an error has been detected. See also error message and information message. Ethernet A widely-implemented local area network (LAN) protocol that uses a bus or star topology and served as the basis for the IEEE 802.3 standard, which specifies the physical and software layers.
Page 213 fabric Entity that interconnects N_Ports and is capable of routing (switching) Fibre Channel frames using the destination ID information in the Fibre Channel frame header accompanying the frames. fabric element Any active director or node in a switched fabric. fabric port Physical interface within the fabric that connects to an N_Port through a point-to-point full duplex connection.
Page 214 Fibre Channel Integrated set of standards recognized by ANSI which defines specific protocols for flexible information transfer. Logically, a point-to-point serial data channel, structured for high performance. Fibre Channel fabric element Any device linked to a fabric. Information about these devices is recorded in a management information base (MIB) which can be accessed by fabric management software.
Page 215 generic port Also known as G_Port. Physical interface on a director that can function either as a fabric port (F_Port) or an extension port (E_Port) depending on the port type to which it connects. G_Port See generic port. GPM card See G_Port module card.
Page 216 host bus adapter Logic card that provides a link between the server and storage subsystem, and that integrates the operating systems and I/O protocols to ensure interoperability. hot-swapping Removing and replacing a device’s components while the device continues to operate normally.
Page 217 internet protocol address Unique string of numbers (in the format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) that identifies a device on a network. interoperability Ability to communicate, execute programs or transfer data between various functional units over a network. interswitch link Also known as ISL. Physical E_Port connection between two directors in a fabric. IP address See internet protocol address.
Page 218 See link incident. link Physical connection between two devices on a switched fabric. link incident Interruption to link due to loss of light or other causes. load balancing Ability to evenly distribute traffic over multiple interswitch links within a fabric. Load balancing on directors takes place automatically.
Page 219 maintenance port Connector on the director operator panel where a PC running an ASCII terminal emulator can be attached or dial-up connection made for specialized maintenance support. managed product Hardware product that can be managed with the EFC Product Manager. For example, the HP Surestore Director FC-64 is a managed product.
Page 220 multiswitch fabric Fibre Channel fabric created by linking more than one director or fabric switching device within a fabric. name server Program that translates names from one form into another. Domain name servers (DNS) translate domain names into IP addresses. name server zoning N_Port access management that allows N_Ports to communicate if and only if they belong to a common name server zone.
Page 221 nondisruptive maintenance Ability to service FRUs (including maintenance, installation, removal and replacement) while normal operations continue without interruption. See also concurrent maintenance. N_Port See node port. offline sequence ( OLS) Sequence sent by the transmitting port to indicate that it is attempting to initialize a link and has detected a problem in doing so.
Page 222 packet Logical unit of information (usually in the form of a data frame) transmitted on a network. It contains a header (with all relevant addressing and timing information), the actual data, and a trailer (which contains the error checking function, usually in the form of a cyclic redundancy check).and frequently user data.
Page 223 POST See power-on self-test. power-on self-test Series of self-tests executed each time the unit is booted or reset. Product Manager Application that implements the management user interface for the HP Surestore Director FC-64. preferred domain ID Domain ID that a switch is assigned by the principal switch in a switched fabric. The preferred domain ID becomes the active domain ID except when configured otherwise by the user.
Page 224 the event of a component failure. Redundancy is a vital characteristic of virtually all high-availability (24 hr./7 days per week) computer systems and networks. remote access link Connection to a device or program on a computer network via a (geographically) remote workstation.
Page 225 SNMP Simple network management protocol. SNMP community Also known as SNMP community string. SNMP community is a cluster of managed products (in SNMP terminology, hosts) to which the server or managed product running the SNMP agent belongs. SNMP community name The name assigned to a given SNMP community.
Page 226 system services processor Controls the RS-232 maintenance port, the Ethernet port, and the operator panel of a Fibre Channel Director. Tivoli A suite of Enterprise management software products produced by a division of IBM. topology Logical and/or physical arrangement of stations on a network. trap Unsolicited notification of an event originating from a SNMP managed device and directed to an SNMP network management station.
Page 227 anycast (communication between any sender and the nearest of a group of receivers). Similar in meaning to point-to-point communication. vital product data System-level data stored by the backplane in the electrically erasable programmable read-only memory. This data includes serial numbers and identifies the manufacturer. See vital product data.
Page 228 zone member Specification of a device to be included in a zone. A zone member can be identified by the port number of the director to which it is attached or by its device (or HBA) world- wide name. In multiswitch fabrics, identification of end-devices/nodes by world-wide name is preferable.
Page 229 INDEX add nickname 132 activate zone set 84 defined 131 activate zone set dialog box 76 audit log activate/deactivate zone set 84 display 27 active zone set 62 explained 141 defined 50, 62 use 141 add detached node menu option 72 audit log menu option 27 address expand product label 34...
Page 230 configure e-mail dialog box 127 detached node configure e-mail menu option 28 add nickname 132 configure ethernet events dialog box 130 defined 131 configure ethernet events menu option 28 determine product status 34 configure menu options 26 dialog boxes configure new product menu option 26 activate zone set 76 configure nicknames dialog box 131 configure e-mail 127...
Page 231 zone sets 67 ethernet network adapter requirements disable HP-UX systems 182 default zone set 51 windows systems 164 disable/enable default zone 90 event log disk space requirements display 27 HP-UX systems 182 use 143 solaris systems 174 event log menu option 27 windows systems 164 exit display...
Page 232 fabrics network configuration 3 single-switch and multiswitch defined 66 number of users allowed 102 failed alert symbol 30 overview 3 find world-wide name 87 HP EFC session log dialog box 145 dialog box 87 menu option 87 interswitch links (ISLs) find zone 85 number of, 44 dialog box 86...
Page 233 open product 32, 44 maintenance menu options 28 product icon 32 memory requirements product name 31 HP-UX systems 182 product properties 32, 44 solaris systems 174 product status log 28 windows systems 164 product view 26, 31 menu options replace world-wide name 89 add detached node 72 session log 27 alphabetically 32...
Page 234 add by port number button 71 delete 32, 123 add by WWN button 71 determine location 125 new zone set dialog box 68, 74 determine status 34 action menu 69 display domain ID 50 nickname display name 31 display network address 31 attached node 132 display port number 50 detached node 132...
Page 235 modify product 123 memory requirements 182 overview 13 operating system 182 pop-up menus 31 processor requirements 182 product view menu option 26 video card requirements 182 properties remote workstation installation, solaris contact person 125 browser requirements 174 display product 32, 124 disk space requirements 174 network address 125 memory requirements 174...
Page 236 segmented e_ports 64 test remote notification dialog box 128 session test remote notification menu option 28 configure options 27 topology view display active 113 access 38 modify parameters 114 display options 43 session log icons 43 display 27 menu options 43 explained 145 overview 17, 18, 38 use 145...
Page 237 find 87 activate zone set 75 WWN of device 60 add detached zone as member 72 adding members to zone 71 benefits 54 zone build zone set from zone library 74 copy 79 components 59 default 61 concepts 59 defined 59 configuration 65 delete 80 configure new zoning 67...
Page 238 Index...
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