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Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL
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Chapter 2
Initial Configuration of the Switch
Configuration Overview.................................................................................................. 2-2
Using the Text-based UI to Configure the Switch .......................................................... 2-3
Connecting a Terminal to the Switch ....................................................................... 2-3
Logging in to the Text-based UI............................................................................... 2-5
Accessing Networking Parameters ........................................................................... 2-6
Accessing Management Parameters ....................................................................... 2-10
Accessing the CLI................................................................................................... 2-11
Exiting the Text-based UI....................................................................................... 2-11
Resetting the Switch ............................................................................................... 2-11
Using the Array Configuration Utility-XE (ACU-XE) to Configure the Switch.......... 2-12
Accessing the Switch Configuration Option of the ACU-XE ................................ 2-13
Initial Switch Configuration ................................................................................... 2-16
Advanced Switch Configuration............................................................................. 2-18
Chapter 3
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility
Defining System Requirements....................................................................................... 3-2
Launching the Management Utility................................................................................. 3-3
Describing the Console ................................................................................................... 3-4
Task Selection Toolbar ............................................................................................. 3-5
Status Panel............................................................................................................... 3-5
Main Management Panel .......................................................................................... 3-8
Using MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility ........................................................ 3-15
Managing and Monitoring Individual Ports............................................................ 3-15
Managing from the System Information Panel....................................................... 3-31
Monitoring from the Device View ......................................................................... 3-48
Session Configuration............................................................................................. 3-49
Setting up Zoning ................................................................................................... 3-50