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Preface .............................................................................................................................xi

Chapter 1 Product Manager Overview

Managing the Sphereon 4500 Fabric Switch .................................1-2EFC Management Menu Options...................................................1-4EFC Manager ..............................................................................1-4Product Manager .......................................................................1-6

Product Manager Description.........................................................1-8Using the Product Manager ..........................................................1-11

Keyboard Navigation..............................................................1-11Using Dialog Boxes .................................................................1-11

Illustrations Used in this Manual ..........................................1-11Logging Into the EFC Manager .............................................1-12Opening the Product Manager..............................................1-14Window Layout and Function...............................................1-15Closing the Product Manager ................................................1-34User Rights ...............................................................................1-34

Backing Up and Restoring Product Manager Data....................1-38Restoring Data to the EFC Server..........................................1-39

Using QuikSync .......................................................................1-39

Chapter 2 Monitoring and Managing the Switch

Hardware View .................................................................................2-2Identifying FRUs........................................................................2-2Monitoring Switch Operation..................................................2-2Monitoring Hardware Operation............................................2-5

Obtaining Hardware Information...........................................2-7Using Menu Options...............................................................2-13

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Port List View..................................................................................2-21Menu Options ..........................................................................2-23

FRU List View .................................................................................2-24Node List View................................................................................2-26

Menu Options ..........................................................................2-28Displaying Node Properties...................................................2-29

Performance View...........................................................................2-31Menu Options ..........................................................................2-31Bar Graph Display...................................................................2-32

Port Statistics............................................................................2-32Troubleshooting Tips...............................................................2-38Button Functions......................................................................2-39

Port Operational States ..................................................................2-40Link Incident Alerts........................................................................2-42Threshold Alerts .............................................................................2-43

Chapter 3 Configuring the Switch

Configure Identification...................................................................3-2Procedure....................................................................................3-2

Configure Switch Parameters .........................................................3-3Switch Parameters.....................................................................3-4

Configure Fabric Parameters ..........................................................3-7Fabric Parameters ......................................................................3-8

Configure Switch Binding ...............................................................3-9

Configure Ports...............................................................................3-10Parameter Descriptions ..........................................................3-10Configure Ports Procedure.....................................................3-13

Configure SNMP.............................................................................3-15Procedure..................................................................................3-16

Configure Open Systems Management Server ..........................3-17Configure Feature Key...................................................................3-17

Procedure..................................................................................3-18

Configure Date and Time ..............................................................3-19Procedure..................................................................................3-19

Configure Threshold Alerts ..........................................................3-22Procedures ................................................................................3-23

Configure Open Trunking .............................................................3-30Export Configuration Report ........................................................3-30

Procedure..................................................................................3-31Enable Web Server ..........................................................................3-31

Backing Up and Restoring Configuration Data .........................3-32

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Chapter 4 Using Logs

Using Logs......................................................................................... 4-2Button Function......................................................................... 4-2Expanding Columns................................................................. 4-3Sorting Entries ........................................................................... 4-3

Audit Log .......................................................................................... 4-4Event Log........................................................................................... 4-6Hardware Log................................................................................... 4-8Link Incident Log ............................................................................. 4-9

Threshold Alert Log....................................................................... 4-11Open Trunking Log........................................................................ 4-12

Chapter 5 Using Maintenance Features

Run Port Diagnostics ....................................................................... 5-2Collect Maintenance Data ............................................................... 5-2Execute an IPL .................................................................................. 5-2

Set Online State................................................................................. 5-4Manage Firmware Versions ............................................................ 5-5Enable E-Mail Notification ............................................................. 5-6Enable Call-Home Notification...................................................... 5-6Backup and Restore Configuration ............................................... 5-7

Backup ........................................................................................ 5-8Restore ........................................................................................ 5-9

Reset Configuration ......................................................................... 5-9

Procedure ................................................................................. 5-10

Chapter 6 Optional Features

Configure Open Systems Management Server............................ 6-2Procedure ................................................................................... 6-2

SANtegrity Features ........................................................................ 6-3Fabric Binding ........................................................................... 6-3

Switch Binding .......................................................................... 6-4Enterprise Fabric Mode................................................................. 6-10

Features and Parameters Enabled ........................................ 6-10For More Information............................................................. 6-11

OpenTrunking................................................................................. 6-12Enabling and Configuring Open Trunking......................... 6-13Open Trunking Log ................................................................ 6-16

Flexport............................................................................................ 6-17

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Appendix A Product Manager Messages

A..................................................................................................A-1C ..................................................................................................A-3D................................................................................................A-13E.................................................................................................A-15F.................................................................................................A-16I..................................................................................................A-18L.................................................................................................A-23M ...............................................................................................A-24

N................................................................................................A-24O................................................................................................A-25P.................................................................................................A-25R ................................................................................................A-28S.................................................................................................A-28T.................................................................................................A-30U................................................................................................A-34Y ................................................................................................A-34

Glossary ........................................................................................................................g-1

Index ...............................................................................................................................i-1

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1-1 EFC Server and Remote Workstation Configuration (Dual Ethernet) . 1-91-2 EFC Manager Icon ...................................................................................... 1-121-3 Main EFC Manager Window .................................................................... 1-131-4 Sphereon 4500 Fabric Icon ......................................................................... 1-14

1-5 Sphereon 4500 Fabric Product Manager Window ................................. 1-141-6 Hardware View .......................................................................................... 1-251-7 Port List View .............................................................................................. 1-271-8 Node List View ........................................................................................... 1-291-9 Performance View ...................................................................................... 1-301-10 FRU List View ............................................................................................. 1-321-11 QuikSync Icon in Windows System Tray ............................................... 1-391-12 Iomega QuikSync Dialog Box ................................................................... 1-40

1-13 Iomega QuikSync Dialog Box (Advanced Tab) ..................................... 1-41

2-1 Hardware Operation - Sphereon 4500 Fabric Hardware View ............. 2-52-2 FRU Properties Dialog Box ......................................................................... 2-82-3 Port Properties Dialog Box .......................................................................... 2-82-4 Switch Properties Dialog Box ................................................................... 2-122-5 Configure Date and Time Periodic Synchronization Dialog Box ........ 2-152-6 Configure Date and Time Manually ........................................................ 2-15

2-7 Set Online State Dialog Box (Switch is Offline) ...................................... 2-162-8 Set Online State Dialog Box (Switch is Online) ...................................... 2-162-9 Port Binding Dialog Box ............................................................................ 2-182-10 Clear Threshold Alert(s) Dialog Box ....................................................... 2-202-11 Port List View .............................................................................................. 2-212-12 FRU List View ............................................................................................. 2-242-13 Node List View ........................................................................................... 2-262-14 Node Properties Dialog Box ..................................................................... 2-29

2-15 Performance View ...................................................................................... 2-31

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3-1 Configure Identification Dialog Box .......................................................... 3-23-2 Configure Switch Parameters Dialog Box ................................................. 3-43-3 Configure Fabric Parameters Dialog Box .................................................. 3-73-4 Configure Ports Dialog Box ....................................................................... 3-133-5 Configure SNMP Dialog Box .................................................................... 3-163-6 Configure Feature Key Dialog Box ........................................................... 3-183-7 Configure Date and Time Periodic Synchronization Dialog Box ........ 3-203-8 Configure Date and Time Manually ........................................................ 3-213-9 Configure Threshold Alerts Dialog Box .................................................. 3-23

3-10 New Threshold Alerts Dialog Box - First Screen .................................... 3-243-11 New Threshold Alerts Dialog Box - Second Screen ............................... 3-253-12 New Threshold Alerts Dialog Box - Third Screen .................................. 3-263-13 New Threshold Alerts Dialog Box - Summary Screen .......................... 3-273-14 Configure Threshold Alerts Dialog Box - Alerts Activated .................. 3-283-15 Export Configuration Dialog Box ............................................................. 3-31

4-1 Save Dialog Box ............................................................................................. 4-3

4-2 Audit Log ....................................................................................................... 4-44-3 Event Log ....................................................................................................... 4-64-4 Hardware Log ................................................................................................ 4-84-5 Link Incident Log .......................................................................................... 4-94-6 Threshold Alert Log .................................................................................... 4-11

5-1 IPL Confirmation Dialog Box ...................................................................... 5-35-2 Set Online State Dialog Box (State Is Offline) ........................................... 5-5

5-3 Set Online State Dialog Box (State Is Online) ............................................ 5-55-4 Backup and Restore Dialog Box .................................................................. 5-8

6-1 Switch Binding State Change Dialog Box .................................................. 6-56-2 Switch Binding Membership List Dialog Box ........................................... 6-76-3 Configure Open Trunking Dialog Box ..................................................... 6-136-4 Open Trunking Log .................................................................................... 6-16
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1-1 Operating Status - Status Bar and Switch Status ................................... 1-331-2 User Rights for Product Manager Functions .......................................... 1-35

2-1 Port States and Indicators .......................................................................... 2-40

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Preface

This publication provides details for using the Sphereon 4500Fabric Switch Product Manager application to monitor, control, andconfigure operation for a specific Sphereon 4500 switch. You must

access the Product Manager application for the switch through theEFC Manager application.

Who Should Use ThisManual

This publication is intended for data center administrators, LANadministrators, operations personnel, and customer supportpersonnel who must monitor and manage product operation.

Organization of This

Manual

This publication is organized as follows:

Chapter 1, Product Manager Overviewprovides an introductionand overview of the switch Product Manager. It is intended as aquick reference for using features available through the mainProduct Manager window.

Chapter 2,Monitoring and Managing the Switch,describes how tomonitor and manage switch operation using the ProductManager. This includes status indicators, menu options, dialog

boxes, and performance and error data available through theHardware View, Port List View, FRU List View, Node List View, andPerformance View.

Chapter 3, Configuring the Switch, describes how to configure theswitch using options available through the Product ManagersConfigure menu.

Chapter 4, Using Logs, describes how to access and use logs

through the Product Managers Logsmenu.

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Chapter 5, Using Maintenance Features, describes how to use themaintenance options available for the switch through the ProductManagersMaintenance menu.

Chapter 6, Optional Features, describes features that you canconfigure through the product manager by enabling purchasedfeature keys. Details on the Open Systems Management Serverand the SANtegrity Binding features are included.

Appendix A, Product Manager Messages,lists and explains errormessages that may appear while using the Product Manager.

The Glossarydefines terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used inthis manual.

An Indexis also provided.

Manual Updates Check the McDATA web site at www.mcdata.com for possibleupdates or supplements to this manual.

RelatedDocumentation

Other publications that provide additional information about theSphereon 4500 Switch are:

McDATA Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Manager User Manual(620-005001)

McDATA Sphereon 4500 Fabric Switch Installation and ServiceManual (620-000159)

McDATA Products in a SAN Environment - Planning Manual(620-000124)

McDATA FC-512 Fabricenter Equipment Cabinet Installation andService Manual (620-000100)

McDATA OPENconnectors SNMP Support Manual (620-000131)

McDATA OPENconnectors Command Line Interface User Manual(620-000134)

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NOTE: A note presents important information that is not hazard-related.

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injury, equipment damage, or a loss of data.

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Product ManagerOverview

This chapter is an introduction and overview of the Sphereon 4500Fabric Switch Product Manager application. It is intended as a quickreference for using features available through the main Product

Manager window.

Section Page

Managing the Sphereon 4500 Fabric Switch 1-2

EFC Management Menu Options 1-4

Product Manager Description 1-8Using the Product Manager 1-11

Backing Up and Restoring Product Manager Data 1-38

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Managing the Sphereon 4500 Fabric Switch

The following options are available for managing the Sphereon 4500Fabric Switch through a user interface:

The Product Manager application installed on an EFC Server.Access to the Product Manager must be through the EFCManager applications. These applications are installed on the EFCServer as shipped from the manufacturer.

The Product Manager application installed on acustomer-supplied server platform that meets specificrequirements. Contact your McDATA representative for theserequirements when ordering this option, called EFCM Lite.

You must also access the Product Manager through the EFCManager application. All three applications are shipped on asoftware CD as EFCM Lite for installation on your server

platform when you order this option. In contrast to applicationsinstalled on the EFC Server, EFCM Lite does not include supportfor the following features:

The call-home feature.

The automatic ZIP drive backup feature through IomegaQuikSync.

The ability to download remote clients from the server or a

website. You must install clients on remote workstations fromthe software distribution disk provided with this managementoption.

The SANpilot interface. Using a browser-capable PC with aninternet connection to the switch, you can monitor and managethe switch through the SANpilot interface embedded in theswitch firmware. The interface provides a GUI similar to the

Product Manager application, and supports switch configuration,statistics monitoring, and basic operation.

To launch the SANpilot interface, enter the switchs IP address asthe internet uniform resource locator (URL) into any standardbrowser. Enter a user name and password at a the login screen.The browser then becomes a management console. Refer to theweb server interface online help for details on use.

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NOTE: The default user name for the right to view status and other

information is Operator. The default user name for the right to modifyconfiguration data, perform maintenance tasks, or perform other optionsis Administrator. The default password for both user names ispassword.

Management using simple network management protocol(SNMP). An SNMP agent is implemented through the ProductManager application that allows administrators on SNMP

management workstations to access product managementinformation using any standard network management tool.Administrators can assign Internet Protocol (IP) addresses andcorresponding community names for up to six workstationsfunctioning as SNMP trap message recipients. Refer to theMcDATA OPENconnectors SNMP Support Manual (620-000131) formore information.

This manual provides details on the Product Manager application for

the Sphereon 4500 Fabric Switch only. Also use this manual if youhave EFCM Lite installed on a customer-supplied server platform(except for those features listed in the preceding paragraphs that arenot supported by this option). This manual does not cover theSANpilot Interface.

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EFC Management Menu Options

This users guide provides information on the McDATA Sphereon4500 Product Manager application only. Information on the EFCManager application is provided in theMcDATA Enterprise FabricConnectivity Manager User Manual(620-005001). Following are lists ofoptions available under the menu bar in all applications. Referencesare provided to the correct publication for detailed information onthese options.

EFC Manager Following are options available through the EFC Manager. For moreinformation, refer to Chapter 3 of theMcDATA Enterprise FabricConnectivity Manager User Manual(620-005001).

View Tabs Products

Fabrics

Product Menu New

Open

Delete

Modify

Properties

Logout

Exit

Fabrics Menu Rename

Persist Fabric Topology

Unpersist Fabric Topology

Export Fabric Topology

Show Route

Hide Route

Show Zone Members

Show View Port

Show Fabric Tree

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Enterprise Fabrics Mode(active if SANtegrity Binding featuresare installed)

Fabric Binding(active if SANtegrity Binding features areinstalled)

View Menu User Sessions

Zoom

Arrange Icons

Layout Icons

Center in Topology

Refresh Topology

Clear ISL Alert

Clear All ISL Alerts

Enable Fly Over Display

Configure Menu Users

Nicknames

Sessions

SNMP Agent

Activate Zone Set Zoning Library

Advanced Zoning

Logs Menu Audit Log

Event Log

Session Log Product Status Log

Fabric Log

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Maintenance Menu Configure E-Mail

Test Remote Notification Configure Ethernet Events

Configure Call Home Event Notification

Help Contents

About

Product Manager Following are options available through the Product Managerapplication for your switch. For more information on these options,refer toMenu Baron page 1-15 in this manual.

View Tabs Hardware

Port List

Node List Performance

FRU List View

Product Menu Port(options available when port is selected)

FRU

Clear System Error Light Enable Unit Beaconing

Properties

Close

Configure Menu Identification

Operating Parameters Switch

Fabric

Switch Binding

Change State(only active if SANtegrity Binding is installed)

Edit Membership List(only active if SANtegrity Binding is

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Ports

SNMP Agent Management Server

Features

Date/Time

Threshold Alerts

Open Trunking(option active if Open Trunking is installed)

Export Configuration Report

Enable Web Server

Enable Telnet

Logs Menu Audit Log

Event Log

Hardware Log

Link Incident Log

Threshold Alert Log

Open Trunking Log(only active if Open Trunking feature isinstalled)

Maintenance Menu Port Diagnostics

Data Collection

IPL

Set Online State

Firmware Library

Enable E-Mail Notification Enable Call Home Notification

Backup and Restore Configuration

Reset Configuration

Help Menu Contents

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Product Manager Description

The Product Manager for the Sphereon 4500 Fabric Switch is aJava-based graphical user interfaces (GUI) that provides in-depthmanagement, configuration, and monitoring functions for individualswitches and their field-replaceable units (FRUs).

In contrast to the Product Manager, the EFC Manager enablesadministrators to monitor operational status for all products andFibre Channel fabrics managed by an EFC Server. The EFC Manageralso provides tools to administer user and product access to the EFCManager and Product Manager. Refer to theMcDATA EnterpriseFabric Connectivity Manager User Manual(620-005001).

The Product Manager provides graphical views of switch hardwarecomponents and displays of component status. By positioning thecursor on icons, graphics, panels, and other visual elements in theseviews and clicking the left or right mouse button, you can quickly

manage and monitor the switch on your network.

Access the switch Product Manager by double-clicking any switchproduct icon on the EFC Managers Products View or the Topologytabof the Fabrics View.

You can install the EFC Manager and Product Manager applicationson remote workstations, as shown in Figure 1-1, using any standardweb browser. For instructions, refer to the appendix in theMcDATA

Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Manager User Manual (620-005001) thatpertains to the operating system of your workstation.

Install the EFCM Lite on a customer-supplied server platform usingthe instructions provided with the applications for that platform.

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Figure 1-1 EFC Server and Remote Workstation Configuration (Dual Ethernet)

Using the Product Manager, you can:

Back up and restore configuration data.

Clear the system error indicator.

Configure Fibre Channel operating parameters for the fabric,such as, R_A_TOV, E_D_TOV, switch priority, and interop mode;and for switch, such as, preferred and insistent domain ID,rerouting delay, and domain RSCNs.

Configure individual ports with a port name describing the nodeattached to the port.

Configure keys for new features.

Configure interoperability mode for open switch fabrics.

Configure LIN alerts.

10/100 Mbps Ethernet Hub

SNMP ManagementWorkstation(s)

Remote User

Workstation(s)

Web Server

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Configure nickname to display instead of WWN for switch andattached nodes.

Configuring port binding and port speed.

Configure SNMP trap recipients and community names.

Configure Switch Binding if optional SANtegrity Binding featureis installed.

Configure Open Trunking if optional OpenTrunking feature isinstalled.

Configure Open Systems Management Server features (ifinstalled).

Configure the switch name, location, description, and contactperson.

Control individual Fibre Channel ports by blocking/unblockingoperation, enabling LIN alerts and port binding, and running

internal and external loopback diagnostics. Display field replaceable unit (FRU) properties such as the FRU

name, physical position in the switch (chassis slot number), activefailed state, part number, and serial number.

Display information for individual Fibre Channel ports, such asthe port name, port number, Fibre Channel address, operationalstate, type of port, and login data.

Display information on nodes attached to ports.

Display port performance and statistics.

Display vital product data for the switch, such as the systemname, description, contact person, location, status, modelnumber, firmware and EC level, and manufacturer.

Enable beaconing for ports and the switch unit.

Monitor the operational status of the switch and each of itshardware field-replaceable units.

Perform an initial program load (IPL).

Perform maintenance tasks for the switch including maintainingfirmware levels, administering the Call-Home feature, accessingthe switch logs, and collecting data to support failure analysis.


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NOTE: Call-Home may not be available if you are using a

customer-supplied server platform for the EFC Managementapplications.

Reset port operation.

Run port diagnostics.

Set the date and time on the switch.

Using the Product Manager

This section provides a general overview of the Product Manager andits functions. For details on performing specific tasks and usingspecific dialog boxes, refer to the appropriate chapters in this manual.

KeyboardNavigation

Use standard keyboard navigation in dialog boxes. For example, usethe Tab, arrow, and backspace keys to move through dialog box fieldsand the Enterkey to perform default button functions.

Using Dialog Boxes Buttons such as OK,Activate and Closeor Cancelinitiate functions in adialog box. There is a difference between the OK andActivatebuttons.The OKbutton saves the data you entered and closes the dialog box.TheActivatebutton saves the data you entered without closing the

dialog box, unless there is a Closebutton in which case,Activatesavesthe information without closing the box. There is also a differencebetween the Closeand Cancelbuttons. The Closebutton closes thedialog box and saves the data you entered. The Cancelbutton cancelsthe operation and closes the dialog box without saving theinformation you entered.

Illustrations Used inthis Manual

Figures containing EFC Manager and Product Manager screens inthis manual are included for illustration purposes only. Theseillustrations may not match exactly what you see through your serveror workstation. Title bars have been removed from the illustrationsand fields in the illustrations may contain different data than inscreens displayed on your system.


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Logging Into the EFC

Manager

To open the Product Manager, you must first log into the EFC

Manager.1. Perform one of the following steps:

If you are using the EFC Server, the EFC Manager applicationautomatically starts when you power on or reboot the EFCServer. If you reboot or switch on the EFC Server and the EFCManager login screen displays, skip to step 3 to log in.

If you are using a remote user workstation, follow steps 2through 5.

If the EFC Manager window displays already, skip to Openingthe Product Manageron page 1-14.

2. Perform one of the following steps if you are using a remote userworkstation (a network PC with a remote client installed) and theEFC Manager login screen or EFC Manager window is not

displayed. If the login screen is displayed, go to step 3. Start the EFC Manager and display the login screen by

double-clicking the EFC Manager icon on the desktop.

Figure 1-2 EFC Manager Icon

The EFC Manager login screen displays.

If the EFC Manager window is open (Figure 1-3) and you needto log in as another user or access a different EFC Server, selectLogoutfrom the Logoutor Logout/Exitmenu on the menu bar todisplay the login screen. Go to step 3.

3. When the EFC Manager login screen displays, enter your username and password. The default user name isAdministratorandpassword ispasswordunless changed by your systemadministrator.


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NOTE: The default user name for the right to view status and otherinformation is Operator. The default user name for the right to modifyconfiguration data, perform maintenance tasks, or perform other optionsis Administrator. The default password for both user names ispassword.

NOTE: If the EFC Manager window is open (Figure 1-3) and you needto log in as another user or access a different EFC Server, select Logoutfrom the Logoutor Logout/Exitmenu on the menu bar to display the login

screen.

4. In the EFC Serverbox on the login screen select the EFC Serverwhere you want to connect. Note that if you are logging into anEFC Server locally, localhostis the EFC Server name. Type in thenetwork address of the server if it is not in the list.

5. ClickActivateor press the Enterkey on your keyboard.

The main EFC Manager window displays showing the ProductView.

Figure 1-3 Main EFC Manager Window


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Opening the Product Manager

To open the Product Manager, double-click the product icon in theProduct Viewor right-click the icon and select Open.

Figure 1-4 Sphereon 4500 Fabric Icon

The Product Manager displays showing the defaultHardware View.Figure 1-5shows the Sphereon 4500 FabricHardware View.

Figure 1-5 Sphereon 4500 Fabric Product Manager Window

Status Bar

View PanelMenu Bar

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NOTE: The EFC Manager window is still available as a separate window.You can drag the Product Manager window away from the EFC Managerwindow and view both windows on your PC desktop or minimize one or

both of them to icons if desired. You can have a maximum of four ProductManager windows open concurrently.

Window Layout andFunction

The main Product Manager window is divided into four main areasas shown in Figure 1-5on page 1-14:menu bar, view tabs, view panel,

and status bar. Use features in these panels to configure switchoperation, monitor performance, and access maintenance features.

Menu Bar The menu bar on the Product Manager window displays thefollowing menus:

Product

Configure

Logs

Maintenance

Help

Click one of the tabs to display a list of menu options. Click an optionto open a dialog box that allows you to perform configuration andmaintenance tasks and view logs. If a menu option contains a check

box, click in the box to add a check mark and enable a function. Clicka check box containing a check mark to remove the check mark anddisable the function.

Product MenuSelect one of the following options from the Productmenu.

Port

This provides a secondary port menu only when theHardwareView, Port List View, or Performance Viewdisplays in the viewpanel. To use this menu for a specific port, click a port in theHardware View, a ports row in the Port List View, or a ports bargraph in the Performance View. The menu contains options whichare identical to those that display when you right-click the port,port row, or port bar graph in those views. For detail on theseoptions refer to Port Menuon page 2-17.


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FRU

Click a power supply module/fan in theHardware Viewonly and

select FRUfrom the Productmenu to display the FRU Propertiesmenu option. These displays the properties dialog box for theFRU. The FRU Propertiesdialog box can also be displayed whenyou double-click the FRU in theHardware View. For details onthese options refer to Displaying FRU Informationon page 2-7.

Clear System Error Light

Select this to turn off the amber system error LED, located below

the green/blue power LED on the switch front bezel.

Enable Unit Beaconing

Click the check box to toggle unit beaconing on or off. When thecheck box has a check mark, unit beaconing is on, and the ambersystem error light on the switch front bezel blinks to help userslocate the actual unit in an equipment room. When you click thecheck box to remove the check mark, unit beaconing is disabled

and the amber LED goes out. You can only enable beaconing ifthere are no system errors (the system error light is off).

Properties

Click to display the Switch Propertiesdialog box. This dialog boxcontains the switch name, description, location, and contactperson configured through the Configure Identificationdialog box.Also included is other product information as detailed in Switch

Properties. You can also display this dialog box bydouble-clicking an area on the illustration in theHardware View,away from a hardware component.

Close

Select this option to close the Product Manager window.

Configure Menu

Click on the Configuremenu on the menu bar to display a menu thatlists the following options. For detailed information on using theseoptions, refer to Chapter 3, Configuring the Switch.

Identification

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Name- Assign a product name. Note that you can set thisname as the nickname for the switchs WWN, using the Set

Name as Nicknamecheck box. The nickname then displaysinstead of the WWN in Product Manager views.

Description - Assign a unique product description.

Location- Describe the products location.

Contact - Assign a contact either by name, phone number, ore-mail address.

NOTE: This information displays in the identification table at the top oftheHardware Viewand in the EFC Manager Product View,if the ProductViewis configured to display names.

Operating Parameters

This option offers the ability to configure switch and fabricparameters.

Use the Switch Parametersdialog box to set parameters on theswitch for fabric operation. Set other fabric operating parameters,such as preferred domain ID (1 to 31), Domain RSCNs, andSuppress RSCNs on Zone Set Activations. In addition, you canalso enable the rerouting delay feature. Refer to Configure SwitchParameterson page 3-3 for more information on configuring theswitch priority and rerouting delay.

Use the Fabric Parametersdialog box to set parameters for fabricoperation. In this dialog box, you can set the resource allocationtime-out value (R_A_TOV) and error detect time-out value(E_D_TOV) in tenth-of-a-second increments, as well as otherfabric operating parameters, such as switch priority level(Principal, Default, or Never Principal) and interop mode. You musttake the switch offline through the Set Online Statedialog box toconfigure these parameters.

Switch Binding

This submenu provides two options if the SANtegrity Bindingfeature is installed through the Configure Feature Keydialog box:Change Stateand Edit Membership List. Selecting Change Statedisplays the Switch Binding State Changedialog box where you canactivate Switch Binding according to a specific connection policy(Restrict E_Ports, Restrict F_Ports, or All Ports). Edit Membership


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Listallows you to create a list of switches and devices that youwant to allow exclusively to attach to switch ports. For details,

refer to Configure Switch Bindingon page 3-9.

Ports

Select this option to display the Configure Ports dialog box. Foreach port you can provide a name, block or unblock operation,enable LIN alerts for each port, enable Fabric AddressNotification (FAN), define a type (G, F, E, Gx, and Fx), configureport binding, define port speed and enable port binding.

NOTE: Ports are automatically configured as G_Ports if no device isconnected, F_Ports if a device is connected, E_Ports if a switch isconnected, and FL_Port if connected to a loop device.

SNMP Agent

Select this option to display the Configure SNMPdialog box. Usethis dialog box to configure network addresses and communitynames for up to six SNMP trap recipients. Also authorize writepermissions to enable SNMP management stations to modifywritable MIB variables. In addition, you can enable authorizationtraps to be sent to management stations when unauthorizedstations request access to switch SNMP data.

Management Server

Select this option to display the Configure Open SystemsManagement Serverdialog box, if this feature is enabled for theswitch. Use this to configure an open systems inbandmanagement program to function with the switch. To use theseprocedures, you must have enabled the Open SystemsManagement Server through the Configure Feature Keydialog box.

Features

Displays the Configure Feature Key dialog box. Use this dialog boxto enter a feature key to enable optional features that you havepurchased for the switch.

Date and Time

Select this option to display the Configure Date and Timedialogbox. Use this option to set the current date and time in the switch.When the Periodic Date/Time Synchronizationcheck box is checked,

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and time. If the Periodic Date/Time Synchronizationcheck box is notchecked, you can set the date and time in the dialog box fields

manually.

Threshold Alert(s)

Select this option to configure threshold alerts for ports. Athreshold alert notifies users when the transmit (Tx) or receive(Rx) throughput reaches specified values for specific switch portsor port types (E_Ports F_Ports, or FL_Ports). Using this option,you can configure:

A name for the alert.

A threshold type for the alert (Rx, Tx, or either).

Active or inactive state of the alert.

Threshold criteria. This includes configuring the threshold asthe percent of port traffic capacity utilized (% utilization). Youmust also configure the time interval during which the

throughput is measured and the maximum cumulative timethat the throughput percentage threshold can be exceededduring this time interval before an alert is generated.

Open Trunking

Select this option to enable the optional OpenTrunking feature.This feature monitors the average data rates of all traffic flows onISLs (from a receive port to a target domain), and periodically

adjusts routing tables to reroute data flows from congested linksto lightly loaded links and optimize bandwidth use. The featurecan be installed through the Configure Feature Keydialog box. Fordetails, refer to OpenTrunkingon page 6-12.

Export Configuration Report

Select this option to display the Export Configuration Reportdialogbox, which enables you to specify a file name in which to save an

ASCII text file containing all current user-definable configurationoptions in a printable format. Note that this file cannot be readback into the Product Manager in order to set configurationparameters.


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Enable Web Server

Select this option place a check mark in the check box to enable

the SANpilot Interface on the switch. Select the option again toremove the check mark and disable the SANpilot Interface. Whendisabled, users at remote workstations cannot access theinterface.

Enable Telnet

Select this option place a check mark in the check box to enablethe telnet access to the switch. Select the option again to remove

the check mark and disable the telnet access. When disabled,users at remote workstations cannot use telnet to access theswitch.

Logs MenuPlace the cursor over the Logsmenu to display a menu that lists thefollowing options. For detailed information on using these dialogboxes, refer to Chapter 4, Using Logs.

Audit Log

This log provides a record of all configuration changes made onthe switch. Each entry displays the date and time of the change, adescription of the change, the source of the change (such as theEFC Server or SNMP management station), and an identifier forthe source, such as the IP address of the EFC Server or SNMPmanagement station.

Event Log

Select this option to display the switch event log. This logprovides a record of significant events that have occurred on theswitch, such as hardware failures, degraded operation, and portproblems. Each entry includes the date and time of the event, areason code for the event, the severity level, a brief description,and up to 32 bytes of supplementary event data. Refer to the

McDATASphereon 4500 Fabric Switch Installation and ServiceManual (620-000159)for more information.

Hardware Log

This log displays information on FRUs inserted and removedfrom the switch. Each log entry includes the name of the FRUinserted or removed, the slot position relative to identical FRUsinstalled, whether the FRU was inserted or removed, the FRU

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Link Incident Log

The link incident (LIN) log displays the most recent incidents

with their date and time, port number, and description of theincident. A link incident can be one of several conditions detectedon a fiber optic link. For a list of events that may cause a linkincident to be written to the log, refer to Link Incident Logonpage 4-9.

Threshold Alert Log

This log provides notifications of threshold alerts. Besides the

date and time that the alert occurred, it also displays informationthat was configured through the Configure Threshold Alert(s)option under the Configuremenu. This includes the alert name,port for which the alert is configured, the type of alert (transmitthroughput, receive throughput, or both), threshold utilization oftraffic capacity, minutes the threshold was configured for, and theconfigured time interval for the threshold. For more details onthis log, refer to Threshold Alert Logon page 4-11.

Open Trunking Log

This log provides details on Flow Rerouting through switch ports.Refer to Open Trunking Logon page 6-16for details.

Maintenance MenuClick on theMaintenance menu on the menu bar to display a list of thefollowing options. For detailed information on using these dialog

boxes, refer to Chapter 5, Using Maintenance Features.

Port Diagnostics

This option displays the Port Diagnosticsdialog box. Use thisdialog box to run internal and external loopback tests on ports.Refer to theMcDATASphereon 4500 Fabric Switch Installation andService Manual (620-000159) for instructions.

Data Collection

This option displays theSave Data Collectiondialog box. Use thisdialog box to collect maintenance data into a file. This file is usedby support personnel to diagnose system problems. Refer to theMcDATASphereon 4500 Fabric Switch Installation and ServiceManual (620-000159) for instructions.


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IPL

Select this option to initiate an initial program load on the switch.

A dialog box displays to allow you to confirm the IPL. Note thatan IPL does not affect any configuration settings done throughthe Product Manager. This operation does not interrupt portoperation.

Refer to the Execute an IPLon page 5-2for more information.

Set Online State

Select this option to display theSet Online Statedialog box. Usethis dialog box to change the online state of the switch to offlineor online.

Firmware Library

Select this option to display the Firmware Librarydialog box. Thisdialog box displays all firmware versions currently installed onthe EFC Server that can be downloaded to switches. Use this

dialog box to add a new firmware version to the EFC Server harddisk, modify the description displayed for an existing version,delete a version from the PC, or download (send) a version foroperation on a switch. For additional information on using thisoption, refer to theMcDATA Sphereon 4500 Fabric SwitchInstallation and Service Manual (620-000159).

Enable E-Mail Notification

The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) server and e-mailrecipient addresses are configured in the EFC Managerapplication (not in the switchs Product Manager). E-mailnotification is also initially enabled in the EFC Manager for allswitches managed by the EFC Manager. Note, however, that theE-Mail Notification option on the Product ManagersMaintenancemenu must be enabled (checked) for e-mail notification to occurfor the specific switch.

The default setting for the Enable E-Mail Notification function isenabled (checked). To disable the function, select Enable E-MailNotification from theMaintenancemenu to clear the check box.

For additional information on using this option, refer to EnableE-Mail Notificationon page 5-6.


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Enable Call Home Notification

NOTE: The default setting for theEnable Call Home Notification function isdisabled (unchecked).

Select Enable Call Home Notification from theMaintenancemenu toenable the call-home function for the switch.

The parameters of the call-home feature are configured inWindows. Refer to theMcDATA Sphereon 4500 Fabric SwitchInstallation and Service Manual (620-000159) for instructions.

At the bottom of the EFCM Fabric Manager window is an iconthat indicates whether the Call Home feature is enabled. An Xover the telephone icon indicates that the Call Home feature isdisabled in the product manager or in the EFC Manager.

NOTE: The call-home feature may not be available if you are using acustomer-supplied server platform for the EFC Management

applications.

Backup & Restore Configuration

Select this option to save the product configuration stored on theswitch to the EFC Server hard disk or to restore the configurationdata from the EFC Server. Only a single copy of the configurationis kept on the server.

This backup is primarily for single-CTP systems, where a backupis needed to restore the configuration data to a replacement CTPcard. You cannot modify the location or the file name of the savedconfiguration.

For additional information on using this option, refer to BackingUp and Restoring Configuration Dataon page 3-32.

NOTE: You can only restore the configuration to a switch with the sameIP address.

Reset Configuration

Select this option to reset all switch configuration data back to thefactory defaults. A confirmation dialog box displays with awarning upon selecting the option. For additional information onusing this option, refer to Reset Configurationon page 5-9.


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CAUTION

This operation resets all configuration including any optionalfeatures that have been installed. You will need to re-enter yourfeature key to enable all optional features after resetting theconfiguration.

Help MenuClick on theHelpmenu on the menu bar to display a list of the

following options.

Contents

Select this option to display theHelpwindow. TheHelpwindowcontains Contents, Index, and Glossarybuttons and hypertext--linked items to help you quickly navigate through information.Use the forward (>) and back (

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Figure 1-6 Hardware View

In theHardware View, colored indicators reflect the status of actualLEDs on the switch FRUs. The status bar displays a symbol torepresent the most degraded status currently reported by any of theswitch FRUs. For example, for a port failure, indicated by a blinking

red and yellow diamond on a port, a yellow triangle displays on thestatus bar to indicate a degraded condition. However, if a blinkingred and yellow diamond displays over both power supplies, thestatus bar displays a blinking red and yellow diamond, whichindicates a failure requiring immediate attention. For an explanationof the different status symbols and the reasons they display in theHardware Viewor Port List View, refer to the table underMonitoringHardware Operationon page 2-5.

Switch MenuDouble-click the switch graphic away from a FRU to display theSwitch Propertiesdialog box. Right-click a hardware graphic awayfrom a FRU to display the following options:

Switch Properties

Enable Unit Beaconing

Clear System Error Light


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IPL Switch

Set Switch Date and Time

Set Switch Online State

For details on menu options, refer to Switch Menuon page 2-13.

For details on navigating and monitoring via theHardware View, refertoHardware Viewon page 2-2.

Port Menu

Double-click a port to display thePort Properties

dialog box.Right-click a port to display the following options:

Port Properties

Port Technology

Block Port

Enable Beaconing

Port Diagnostics

Clear Link Incident Alert(s)

Reset Port

Port Binding

Clear Threshold Alert(s)

Note that these same options are available when you click a port ontheHardware Viewand select the port secondary menu from theProductmenu on the menu bar.

NOTE: For Node Properties, if a node is not logged in a message box displaysindicating that node information is not available.

For details on menu options, refer to Port Menuon page 2-17.

For details on navigating and monitoring via theHardware View, refertoHardware Viewon page 2-2.

Port List ViewSelect the Port List Viewtab. Displays a table (Port List View) of dataon all Fibre Channel ports in the switch. This data includes the portnumber, port name, blocked configuration state, operational state(such as online or failed), type of port, and any link incident alerts.

Figure 1-7shows an example of the Port List View.


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Figure 1-7 Port List View

The Port List Viewdisplays information about all ports installed in theswitch. All data is dynamic and updates automatically. Double-click

any row in this view to display the Port Propertiesdialog box for theport.

Right-click a port row to display the same menu options that displaywhen you right-click a port in theHardware Viewor a ports bar graphin the Performance View. These include:

Port Properties

Port Technology Block Port

Enable Beaconing

Port(s) Diagnostics

Clear Link Incident Alert(s)

Reset Port

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Clear Threshold Alert(s)

Note that these options are also available when you click a port row

and select the Portsecondary menu from the Productmenu on themenu bar.

For details on these menu options, refer to Port Menuon page 2-17.

For details on navigating and monitoring via the Port List View, referto Port List Viewon page 2-21.

Node List View

Select Node List from view tabs. Figure 1-8on page 1-29 shows anexample of the Node List View. Displays a table of information (NodeList View) about the node attachments to existing ports, sorted byport number. Information includes the switch port number, port ornode addresses, node type, port world wide name, unit type, andBB_Credit.

Double-click a port row to highlight it and display the Node Properties

dialog box for that port.Right-click a port row to display the following menu options:

Node Properties: Displays the Node Propertiesdialog box.

Port Properties: Displays the Port Propertiesdialog box.

Define Nickname. Displays the Define Nicknamedialog box, whereyou can define a nickname to display for the attached device

instead of the device's 8-byte WWN. Display options. Allows you to display attached devices listed

under the Port WWNcolumn in the Node List Viewby the devicesnickname configured through the Define Nicknamemenu optionor the device's WWN.


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Figure 1-8 Node List View

Note that these options are also available when you click a port row,then select the Portsecondary menu from the Producttab on the menubar.

For details on navigating and monitoring via the Node List View, referto Node List Viewon page 2-26.

Performance ViewSelect the Performance view tab. Figure 1-9shows an example of thePerformance View. This view provides a graphical display ofperformance for all 24 ports. The top portion of the Performance Viewdisplays bar graphs that show the level of transmit/receive activityfor each port. This information updates every five seconds. Each bargraph also shows the percentage link utilization for the port. A red

arrow marks the highest utilization level reached since thePerformance Viewwas opened. If the system detects activity on a port,it represents minimal activity with at least one bar.

When an end device (node) is logged into a port, moving the cursorover the ports bar graph in the Performance Viewhighlights the graphand displays a message with the world-wide name of the connectednode. If the connected node has more than one port, this is the

world-wide name of the specific port on the node. When a port isfunctioning as an expansion port (E_Port), the message is E_Port.


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When a port is not logged into an end-device (not functioning as anF_Port) or to another switch (not functioning as an E_Port), the

message is the ports current online state. When the port is loggedinto an end device (functioning as an F_Port), the message is theWWN of the device. A port can also function as an FL_Port.

Figure 1-9 Performance View

Right-click a bar graph to display a menu of port-related actions. Theoptions available on this menu are the same as those that areavailable when you right-click a port in theHardware View orright-click a row in the Port List View. These include:

Port Properties Port Technology

Block Port Enable Beaconing Port Diagnostics Clear Link Incident Alert(s) Reset Port Port Binding Clear Threshold Alert(s)


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Note that these same options are also available when you click aports graph, then select the Portsecondary menu from the Product

menu on the menu bar.For details on menu options, refer to Port Menuon page 2-17.

The bottom portion of the Performance Viewdisplays cumulativestatistical information for the port selected in the bar graph. Valuesare displayed for cumulative port statistics, error count values for aport, including traffic statistics, class 2 and 3 accounting statistics,operational statistics, and error statistics. Click a category in the left

frame of the statistics area to display only statistics in that category orclickAllto display values for all categories. Click the Refreshbutton toupdate the data with current data from the port.

The Clearbutton clears all of the counters to zero. Selecting thisbutton displays a Clear Port Statisticsdialog box. Select theappropriate radio button and click OKto clear all counters to zero onthe selected port only or counters on all ports on the switch.

NOTE: Clearing the counters clears the statistics for all users.

For more information about the Performance View, including statisticsdescriptions, refer to Performance Viewon page 2-31.

FRU List ViewSelect the FRU Listview tab. A table with information about each ofthe FRUs installed in the switch displays in the view panel. All data isdynamic and updates automatically. Figure 1-10shows an example ofthe FRU List View.


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Figure 1-10 FRU List View

For details on navigating and monitoring via the FRU List View, referto FRU List Viewon page 2-24.

Status Bar The status bar is located along the bottom of the Product Manager

window. This includes a symbol that displays at the left side of thebar and messages that display in the panel to the right of the symbol.The symbol indicates the current operating status of the switch andthe messages display to provide more description of menu options asyou move the cursor over the options under menu bar menus. Referto Table 1-1on page 1-33for the meaning of these status symbols andof the corresponding alert text that displays in the Sphereon 4500FabricStatustable at the top of theHardware Viewin the view panel.

If a gray square displays in the status bar (no Ethernet connection), areason for the status displays in the Status table at the top of theHardware View. Refer to No Link Statuson page 2-3 for details


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Messages display to the right of the status symbol as you move the

cursor over options under the menu bar menus. These messagesprovide additional details about tasks that you can perform throughthe menu option.

Table 1-1 Operating Status - Status Bar and Switch Status

Symbol Status Bar Switch Status Table Text Meaning

Green Circle Fully Operational All components and installed ports areoperational; no failures.

YellowTriangle

Redundant Failure A redundant component has failed, suchas a power supply, and the backupcomponent has taken over operation.

Minor Failure A failure occurred which has decreasedthe switch operational ability. Normalswitching operations are not affected.

One or more ports failed, but at leastone port is still operational.

A fan has failed or is not rotatingsufficiently.

RedDiamondwith YellowBackground

NOT OPERATIONAL A critical failure prevents the switch fromperforming fundamental switchingoperations.

All fans failed.

All installed ports failed.

Both power supplies failed.

Gray Square Never ConnectedLink Timeout

Protocol Mismatch

Duplicate Session

Unknown Network Address

Incorrect Product Type

Switch status is unknown. This occurs ifthe Ethernet network connection betweenthe EFC Server and the switch cannot beestablished or if the CTP fails. Refer to NoLink Statuson page 2-3 for details on thestatus table text.


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Closing the Product Manager

To close the Product Manager, use the following steps:1. To close the Product Manager, do one of the following:

Select Closefrom the Productmenu on the menu bar.

Click the X button at the top right corner of the ProductManager window.

Double-click the icon at the top left corner of the Product

Manager window, or right-click the icon and select Closefromthe menu that displays.

2. Select Logout orExit from the Productmenu in the EFC Managerapplication.

If you select Logout, the EFC Manager Logindialog boxdisplays. You can now log in again using a user name andpassword. Log into a different EFC Server by selecting a

different server from the EFC Serverbox.

If you select Exit, the Product Viewwindow closes.

User Rights The EFC Managers system administrator can assign levels of access,or User Rights, to Product Manager users through the EFCManager application.

NOTE: The EFC Managers system administrator only has view rights whileoperating in a specific Product Manager application. Conversely, a ProductManagers product administrator only has view rights while operating in theEFC Manager application.

Detailed instructions concerning the assignment of user rights forboth the EFC Manager and Product Manager applications appear inChapter 3 of theMcDATA Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Manager UserManual(620-005001).

There are five levels of access or user rights that can be assigned tospecific users:

System Administrator

Product Administrator

Operator


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Maintenance

View

By default, all users have view rights, which allow viewing of but notthe changing configurations. View rights cannot be removed.

The user(s) with system administrator rights can make all control andconfiguration changes implemented through the EFC Managerapplication.

User Rights for Specific

Functions

Table 1-2itemizes the specific functions available to Product Manager

users that have been assigned user rights of product administrator,operator, or maintenance. If a user does not have the right to performa specific operation, a not authorized error box appears when theoperation is attempted.

Table 1-2 User Rights for Product Manager Functions

Product Manager Rights

Product

Administrator Operator Maintenance

Backup/Restore Configuration X X X

Block Port X X X

Change Online State X X

Clear Audit Log X

Clear Audit Log X

Clear Event Log X X

Clear Hardware Log X X

Clear LIN Alert X X

Clear LIN Log X

Clear System Error Light X

Clear Threshold Alerts X

Configure Date/Time X X X

Configure Feature Key X

Configure Identification X

Configure Management Server X

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View Firmware X

View Hardware Log X X X

View LIN Log X X X

View Open Trunking Log X X

View SNMP X X

Product Manager Rights

Product

Administrator Operator Maintenance


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Backing Up and Restoring Product Manager Data

As long as a Zip disk remains in the Zip drive of the EFC Server,critical information from both the Product Manager and EFCManager applications automatically backs up to the Zip disk whenthe data directory contents change or when you reboot the EFCServer.

NOTE: To ensure trouble-free backups; it is imperative that you leave the Zipdrive connected to the EFC Server, and leave a Zip disk in that drive at all

times. Removing the disk during a backup or restore can corrupt the databaseon the disk. Make sure that data is not being written to or read from the Zipdrive before you remove the Zip disk. The Iomega QuikSync icon, Figure 1-11on page 1-39, in the Windows system tray spins when data is writing to orreading from the drive.

The application used for this function is Iomega QuikSync, aseparate application installed on the EFC Server. QuikSync is

configured to automatically mirror the contents of the EfcDatadirectory to the Zip drive when the contents are changed or whenyou reboot the EFC Server. This directory contains all EFC Managerand Product Manager data, so it can be copied back to a newlyrestored EFC Server to fully recover the preferred operatingenvironment.

NOTE: The QuikSync application and a Zip drive may not be available if you

are using a customer-supplied server platform for the EFC Managementapplications.

The mirroring operation will only occur while a user is logged in toWindows on the EFC Server PC (independent of the EFC Managerlogin).

The data contained in the EfcData directory and mirrored to the Zip

disk includes the following: All EFC Manager configuration including:

Product definitions

User names, encrypted passwords, and user rights

Nicknames

Session options


EFC Manager SNMP configurations

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E-mail configuration

All log files (both EFC Manager log files and individual ProductManager log files).

Zoning library (all zone sets and zone definitions).

Firmware library.

Call-home configuration (including phone numbers and dialingoptions).

Configuration data saved to the EfcData directory through theBackup & Restore Configurationoption on the Product ManagersMaintenancemenu.

The QuikSync application will not backup certain Windowsconfigurations that need to be reconfigured on a newly restored EFCServer, including the following:

Windows user names and passwords. TCP/IP network configuration (such as IP address, gateway

address, and DNS names).

The QuikSync application will be included on the EFC ManagementApplications CD. It automatically installs on the EFC Server duringthe EFC Server install process. A blank Zip disk is required for eachEFC Server and is included with the EFC Server deliverables.

Restoring Data tothe EFC Server

To restore data to the EFC Server, copy the: EfcData directoryfrom the zip disk to: C:\ (root directory on the C drive).

Using QuikSync QuikSync is functioning to back up data when the QuikSync icondisplays in the system tray in the right corner of the Windows taskbar(Figure 1-11). This icon spins when data is writing to the Zip disk.

Figure 1-11 QuikSync Icon in Windows System Tray

If an icon does not display, you must enable the application using the

procedure outlined in Enabling QuikSyncon page 1-40.


Enabling QuikSync 1. Click the Windows Startbutton and select Programs, then IomegaQuikSync and choose QuikSync

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QuikSyncand choose QuikSync.

The Iomega QuikSyncdialog box displays.

Figure 1-12 Iomega QuikSync Dialog Box

2. Click Onto enable QuikSync.

3. Click OK.

QuikSync Settings Do not change the default settings for automatic backup of theEfcData directory. If you feel that QuikSync is not functioningproperly, check the settings using the following steps:

1. Open the QuikSync dialog box using one of these steps:

Click the Windows Startbutton and select Programs, thenIomega QuikSyncand choose QuikSync.

Double-click the QuikSync icon on the Windows system bar inthe lower right corner of the Windows desktop.

Right-click on the QuikSync icon and select Settingsfrom themenu.

2. Verify that the dialog box is configured exactly as it displays inFigure 1-12.


NOTE: The d:\EfcData\ directory is a mirrored directory of c:\EfcData\. Do

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not change this location in the Sourcefield.

3. Click theAdvancedtab. The following displays:

Figure 1-13 Iomega QuikSync Dialog Box (Advanced Tab)

4. Verify that the dialog box is configured exactly as it displays inFigure 1-13.

5. Click OK.

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Monitoring and

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Monitoring and

Managing the Switch

This chapter describes how to use the features available in theProduct Manager view panel to monitor and manage switchoperation. These features include status indicators, menu options,and dialog boxes available through theHardware View, Port List View,

FRU List View, Node List View, and Performance View.

Section Page

Hardware View 2-2

Port List View 2-21

FRU List View 2-24

Node List View 2-26

Performance View 2-31

Port Operational States 2-40

Link Incident Alerts 2-42

Threshold Alerts 2-43

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TheHardware Viewis the default view when you open the ProductManager. If another view displays, you can display theHardware Viewby selectingHardwarefrom view tabs on the Product Managerwindow. Using this graphical view of the switch, you can view statussymbols and simulated light emitting diode (LED) indicators, displaydata, and use mouse functions to monitor status and obtain vitalproduct information for the switch and its hardware components.

Identifying FRUs Move the cursor over parts of the switch graphic in theHardware Viewto display labels identifying each hardware component and its slotposition in the chassis relative to identical components installed inthe switch. Components include:

Power supply module. Note that each AC connector on the rear ofthe unit is the location of an internal power supply (two total).

Ports(small form factor LC transceivers).

Monitoring SwitchOperation

Monitor the operating status of the switch using the switch Statustable on theHardware Viewand the status indicator on the status barat the bottom of the Product Manager window.

Switch Status Table TheStatus table at the top of theHardware View displays the switchs

operational status, operational state, name, description, and location.StatusRefer to Table 2-1on page 2-40for the meaning of the text thatdisplays in the switch Statustable and the corresponding statussymbols that display on the status bar.

StateThe Statusfield displays one of the following:

OFFLINE

When the switch is OFFLINE, all ports are offline. The portscannot accept a login from an attached device or cannot connectto other switches. You can configure this state through theSetOnline Statedialog box. Refer to Set Online Stateon page 5-4forinstructions.

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Online

All unblocked ports are able to connect with devices You can

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All unblocked ports are able to connect with devices. You can

configure this state through theSet Online Statedialog box. Referto Set Online Stateon page 5-4for instructions. Note that theswitch automatically goes online after a power-up, an initialmachine load (IML), or initial program load (IPL).

Coming online

This is a transitional state that occurs just before the switch goesonline. This state normally only happens briefly, unless there is a

problem reaching the online state.

Going offline

This is a transitional state that occurs just before the sw

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