HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 - SAN Switch, Reference Manual

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