EMC Connectrix ED-64M, User Manual

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Overview
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ED-64M Director Operating Features
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Zoning — System administrators can create zones that provide
director access control to increase network security, differentiate
between operating systems, and prevent data loss or corruption.
Zoning can be implemented in conjunction with server-level
access control and storage device access control.
Serviceability The ED-64M, Connectrix Manager, and Product Manager
applications offer these serviceability features:
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LEDs on director FRUs and the front bezel that provide visual
indicators of hardware status or malfunctions.
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System alerts, event logs, audit logs, link incident logs, and
hardware logs that display director, Ethernet link, and Fibre
Channel link status at the Connectrix service processor or a
remote workstation.
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Diagnostic software that performs power-on self tests (POSTs)
and internal/external loopback port diagnostics tests.
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Automatic notification of significant system events to support
personnel or administrators through e-mail messages or the
call-home feature.
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An external modem for support personnel to dial-in to the
Connectrix service processor for event notification and to perform
remote diagnostics.
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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 MAC address, IP address, subnet mask,
and gateway address.
• Enable or disable the LAN data rate auto-negotiate feature.
The default is enabled.
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Redundant FRUs SFP LC transceivers, power supplies, and
cooling fans) that can be removed or replaced without disrupting
director or Fibre Channel link operation.
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A modular design that enables quick removal and replacement of
FRUs without tools.
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Concurrent port maintenance. SFP transceivers can be added or
replaced, and fiber optic cables can be attached to ports without
interrupting other ports or director operation.