Managing the SAN Switch 2/8
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SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide
Management Overview
The SAN Switch 2/8 can be managed using TCP/IP protocol, in-band over Fibre
Channel, or out-of-band by connecting to the Ethernet port. The management
functions allow the administrator to monitor fabric topology, port status, physical
status, and other information to aid in system debugging and performance
analysis.
The SAN Switch 2/8 is compatible with the following management interfaces:
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CLI via a telnet or serial connection—For more information refer to the HP
StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Procedures Guide, and the HP
StorageWorks
F
abric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide.
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Standard SNMP applications—For more information refer to the HP
StorageWorks MIB Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide.
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Web Tools—Provides an easy-to-use GUI,
allowing the SAN administrator to
monitor and manage entire fabrics and individual switches and ports from a
standard workstation.
Provides you with the advantage of being “virtually” in
front of any fabric, switch, or port. For more information refer to the HP
StorageWorks Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide.
Note:
The HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 EL and HP StorageWorks SAN Switch
2/8 power pak models offer a different set of integrated features, depending on the
model purchased. Please refer to the
HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x
Release Notes
for a complete list of management features enabled on your specific
switch.
