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Document History
The following table lists all versions of the DCFM Professional User Manual.
Document TitlePublication Number Summary of ChangesPublication Date
DCFM Professional User Manual53-1001079-01First releaseAugust 2008
DCFM Professional User Manual53-1001195-01Second release.December 2008
DCFM Professional User Manual53-1001259-01Revised for 10.2.X release.April 2009
DCFM Professional User Manual53-1001355-01Revised for 10.3.X release.July 2009
DCFM Professional User Manual53-1001773-01Revised for 10.4.X release.April 2010
This document is organized to help you find the information that you want as quickly and easily as
possible. This document supports DCFM 10.4.0 and later.
The document contains the following components:
• Chapter 1, “Getting Started,” provides a high-level overview of the user interface.
• Chapter 2, “Discovery,” describes how to discover SANs and hosts.
• Chapter 5, “Third-party tools,” provides instructions for adding and launching third-party tools.
• Chapter 6, “Server Management Console,” provides information on using the Server
Management Console to stop and start the Management application services, back up the
Management application database, and capture technical support information.
• Appendix D, “Sybase and Derby Database Fields,”provides reference information related to
databases.
Supported hardware and software
In those instances in which procedures or parts of procedures documented here apply to some
switches but not to others, this guide identifies exactly which switches are supported and which are
not.
Although many different software and hardware configurations are tested and supported by
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. for DCFM 10.4.X, documenting all possible configurations
and scenarios is beyond the scope of this document.
The following firmware platforms are supported by this release of DCFM 10.4.X:
• Fabric OS 5.0 or later in a pure Fabric OS fabric
• Fabric OS 6.0 or later in a Mixed Fabric
For platform specific Fabric OS requirements, refer to the Table 1 footnotes.
Discovery of a Secure Fabric OS fabric in strict mode is not supported.
The hardware platforms in the following table are supported by this release of DCFM 10.4.X.
TABLE 1Supported Hardware
Device NameTerminology used in documentation
Brocade 200E switch16-port, 4 Gbps FC Switch
Brocade 300 switch
Brocade 4012 switchEmbedded 12-port, 4 Gbps FC Switch
Brocade 4016 switchEmbedded 16-port, 4 Gbps FC Switch
Brocade 4018 switchEmbedded 18-port, 4 Gbps FC Switch
Brocade 4020 switchEmbedded 20-port, 4 Gbps FC Switch
1Platform requires Fabric OS v5.1.0 or later
2Platform requires Fabric OS v5.2.0 or later
3Platform requires Fabric OS v5.2.1 or later
4Platform requires Fabric OS v5.3.0 or later
5Platform requires Fabric OS v5.3.1 or later
6Platform requires Fabric OS v6.1.0 or later
7Platform requires Fabric OS v6.0.0 or later
8Platform requires Fabric OS v6.1.1_enc or later
9Platform requires Fabric OS v6.2.0
10 Platform requires Fabric OS v6.1.2_CEE
11 Platform requires Fabric OS v6.3.0 or later
12 Platform requires Fabric OS v6.3.1_CEE
13 Professional Edition can discover, but not manage this Device. Use the device’s Element Manager, which can be launched from the
Connectivity Map, to manage the device. This device cannot be used as a Seed switch.
The following changes have been made since this document was last released:
• Information that was added:
• Added View All list
• Added Export to Toolbox
• Added CNA icons
• Added procedure - Clearing previous version of the remote client
• Added procedure - Launching the Configuration Wizard
• Added procedure - Installing a patch
• Added procedure - Uninstalling a patch
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• Added topic - VMware vCenter plug in
• Added topic SMIA Configuration tool
• Added procedure - Exporting storage port mapping
• Added procedure - Copying technical support information to an external FTP server
• Added procedure - Setting up advanced event filtering for the Master Log
• Added procedure - Removing an advanced event filter
• Added Managed CNA Ports to Performance chapter
• Added Firmware download troubleshooting
• Added Launch Client troubleshooting
• Added Performance troubleshooting
• Added Port Fencing troubleshooting
• Added Server Management Console troubleshooting
• Added View All list troubleshooting
• Added privilege - SMIA Operations
• Information that was changed:
• Changed View tab to SAN tab
• Moved Menu bar table to Appendix
• Changed AG icons
• Moved Management server and client section to Chapter 1 Getting Started
• Changed procedure - Discovering a fabric
• Changed topic - Fabric Monitoring
• Changed topic - seed switch failover
• Moved Call Home to new chapter
• Moved View Management and Topology to new chapter
• Moved Third party tools to new chapter
• Changed topic - Fabric tracking
• Changed SAN menu to Server menu
• Changed procedure - Backing up a switch configuration
• Changed procedure - Download firmware
• Changed HBA Sever Mapping to Host Port Mapping
• Changed procedure - Scheduling technical support information collection
• Changed procedure - Starting immediate technical support information collection
• Changed procedure - Launching scripts
• Changed procedure - Setting up advanced event filtering for a user
• Changed topic - Syslog forwarding
• Changed Top Talkers dialog box
• Changed topic - Thresholds and event notification
• Moved Reports from Monitor menu to menu bar
• Made Port Fencing a chapter
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• Changed procedure - Viewing the list of users
• Changed procedure - Assigning a user to a resource group
• Changed procedure - Removing a user from a resource group
• Changed procedure - Activating a PDCM configuration
• Changed topic - Cascaded FICON fabric
• Changed procedure - Configuring a cascaded FICON fabric
• Changed procedure - Cascaded FICON fabric merge
• Changed topic - POrt Groups
• Changed procedure - Adding a detached device
• Changed Supportsave troubleshooting
• Changed topic - Privileges and Application Behavior table
• Information that was deleted:
• Removed EMC E-mail and HP Modem call home centers.
For further information about new features and documentation updates for this release, refer to
the release notes.
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Document conventions
NOTE
ATTENTION
This section describes text formatting conventions and important notice formats used in this
document.
Text formatting
The narrative-text formatting conventions that are used are as follows:
bold textIdentifies command names
italic textProvides emphasis
code textIdentifies CLI output
For readability, command names in the narrative portions of this guide are presented in mixed
lettercase: for example, switchShow. In actual examples, command lettercase is often all
lowercase. Otherwise, this manual specifically notes those cases in which a command is case
sensitive.
Identifies the names of user-manipulated GUI elements
Identifies keywords and operands
Identifies text to enter at the GUI or CLI
Identifies variables
Identifies paths and Internet addresses
Identifies document titles
Identifies command syntax examples
Notes, cautions, and warnings
The following notices and statements are used in this manual. They are listed below in order of
increasing severity of potential hazards.
A note provides a tip, guidance or advice, emphasizes important information, or provides a reference
to related information.
An Attention statement indicates potential damage to hardware or data.
Key terms
For definitions specific to Brocade and Fibre Channel, see the Brocade Glossary.
For definitions of SAN-specific terms, visit the Storage Networking Industry Association online
dictionary at:
http://www.snia.org/education/dictionary
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Notice to the reader
This document may contain references to the trademarks of the following corporations. These
trademarks are the properties of their respective companies and corporations.
These references are made for informational purposes only.
CorporationReferenced Trademarks and Products
Linus TorvaldsLinux
Microsoft CorporationWindows, Windows NT, Internet Explorer
Netscape Communications CorporationNetscape
Red Hat, Inc.Red Hat, Red Hat Network, Maximum RPM, Linux Undercover
Sun Microsystems, Inc.Sun, Solaris, Sun Fire, Sun Ultra, Java Plug-in
The Open GroupUNIX
VMware, Inc.VMware
Additional information
This section lists additional Brocade and industry-specific documentation that you might find
helpful.
Brocade resources
To get up-to-the-minute information, go to http://my.brocade.com and register at no cost for a user
ID and password.
For practical discussions about SAN design, implementation, and maintenance, you can obtain
Building SANs with Brocade Fabric Switches through:
http://www.amazon.com
White papers, online demos, and data sheets are available through the Brocade Web site at:
For additional Brocade documentation, visit the Brocade Web site:
http://www.brocade.com
Release notes are available on the Brocade Connect Web site and are also bundled with the Fabric
OS firmware.
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Other industry resources
For additional resource information, visit the Technical Committee T11 Web site. This Web site
provides interface standards for high-performance and mass storage applications for Fibre
Channel, storage management, and other applications:
http://www.t11.org
For information about the Fibre Channel industry, visit the Fibre Channel Industry Association Web
site:
http://www.fibrechannel.org
Getting technical help
Contact your switch support supplier for hardware, firmware, and software support, including
product repairs and part ordering. To expedite your call, have the following information available:
1. DCFM Serial Number
To obtain the DCFM serial number, select Help > License. The DCFM License dialog box
displays.
2. General Information
• Switch model
• Switch operating system version
• Error numbers and messages received
• supportSave command output
• Detailed description of the problem, including the switch or fabric behavior immediately
following the problem, and specific questions
• Description of any troubleshooting steps already performed and the results
• Serial console and Telnet session logs
• syslog message logs
3. Switch Serial Number
The switch serial number and corresponding bar code are provided on the serial number label,
as illustrated below.:
*FT00X0054E9*
FT00X0054E9
The serial number label is located as follows:
• Brocade 200E—On the nonport side of the chassis
• Brocade 300, 4100, 4900, 5100, 5300, 7500, and Brocade Encryption Switch—On the
switch ID pull-out tab located inside the chassis on the port side on the left
• Brocade 5000—On the switch ID pull-out tab located on the bottom of the port side of the
switch
• Brocade 7600, 7800, and 8000—On the bottom of the chassis
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• Brocade 48000—Inside the chassis next to the power supply bays
• Brocade DCX and DCX-4S—On the bottom right on the port side of the chassis
4. World Wide Name (WWN)
Use the wwn command to display the switch WWN.
If you cannot use the wwn command because the switch is inoperable, you can get the WWN
from the same place as the serial number, except for the Brocade DCX. For the Brocade DCX,
access the numbers on the WWN cards by removing the Brocade logo plate at the top of the
nonport side of the chassis.
Document feedback
Quality is our first concern at Brocade and we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy and
completeness of this document. However, if you find an error or an omission, or you think that a
topic needs further development, we want to hear from you. Forward your feedback to:
documentation@brocade.com
Provide the title and version number of the document and as much detail as possible about your
comment, including the topic heading and page number and your suggestions for improvement.
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User interface components
The Management application provides easy, centralized management of the SAN, as well as quick
access to all product configuration applications. Using this application, you can configure, manage,
and monitor your networks with ease.
The Management application’s main window contains a number of areas. The following graphic
illustrates the various areas, and descriptions of them are listed below.
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Some panels may be hidden by default. To view all panels, select View > Show Panels > All Panels,
or press F12.
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FIGURE 1Main Window
1. Menu Bar. Lists commands you can perform on the SAN.
2. Toolbar. Provides buttons that enable quick access to dialog boxes and functions.
3. SAN tab. Displays the Master Log, Minimap, Connectivity Map (topology), and Product List. For
more information, refer to the “SAN tab”.
4. View All list. Enables you to create, copy, or edit a view, select to how to view the Product list (All
Levels, Products and Ports, Products Only, or Ports Only) and to select which view you want to
display in the main window. Does not display until you discover a fabric.
5. Port Display buttons. Provides buttons that enable quick access to configuring how ports
display. Does not display until you discover a fabric. For more information, refer to “Port Display
buttons” on page 5.
6. Product List. Lists the devices discovered in the SAN.
7.Connectivity Map. Displays the SAN topology, including discovered and monitored devices and
connections.
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8. Toolbox. Provides tools for viewing the Connectivity Map as well as exporting the Connectivity
Map as an image. Does not display until you discover a fabric.
9. Master Log. Displays all events that have occurred on the SAN.
10. Utilization Legend. (Enterprise edition only) Indicates the percentage ranges represented by
the colored, dashed lines on the Connectivity Map. Only displays when you select Monitor >
Performance > View Utilization or click the Utilization icon on the toolbar.
11. Minimap. Displays a “bird’s-eye” view of the entire SAN. Does not display until you discover a
fabric.
12. Status Bar. Displays data regarding the Server, connection, device, and fabric.
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Menu bar
The menu bar is located at the top of the main window. For a list of the many functions available on
each menu, refer to “Main menus” on page 495.
Toolbar
The toolbar is located at the top of the main window and provides icons to perform various
functions (Figure 2).
FIGURE 2The Toolbar
The icons on your toolbar will vary based on the licensed features on your system.
1. Users. Displays the Server Users dialog box. Use to configure users, user groups, and
permissions.
2. Properties. Displays the Properties dialog box of the selected device or fabric. Use to view or
edit device or fabric properties.
3. Launch Element Manager. Launches the Element Manager of the selected device. Use to
configure a device through its Element Manager.
4. Discover Setup. Displays the Discover Setup dialog box. Use to configure discovery.
5. Zoning. Displays the Zoning dialog box. Use to configure zoning.
6. Track Fabric Changes. Select to turn track fabric changes off for the selected device or group.
7.View Utilization. Displays or hides the utilization legend.
8. View Report. Displays the View Reports dialog box. Use to view available reports.
9. Domain ID/Port #. Use to set the domain ID or port number to display as decimal or hex in the
Connectivity Map.
10. Product Label. Use to set the product label for the devices in the Connectivity Map.
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11. Port Label. Use to set the port label for the devices in the Connectivity Map.
12. Product List Search. Use to search for a device in the product list.
13. Help. Displays the Online Help.
SAN tab
The SAN tab displays the Master Log, Utilization Legend, Minimap, Connectivity Map (topology),
and Product List.
To open all areas of the View window, select View > Show Panels > All Panels or press F12.
You can change the default size of the display by placing the cursor on the divider until a double
arrow displays. Click and drag the adjoining divider to resize the window. You can also show or hide
an area by clicking the left or right arrow on the divider.
View All list
The View All list is located at the top left side of the window and enables you to create, copy, or edit
a view, select to how to view the Product list (All Levels, Products and Ports, Products Only, or Ports
Only) and to select which view you want to display in the main window. Does not display until you
discover a fabric. To discover a fabric, refer to “Discovering fabrics” on page 37.
FIGURE 3View All list
1. Create View. Select to create a new view.
2. Copy View. Select to copy an existing view.
3. Edit View. Select to edit an existing view.
4. Levels. Select the level at which you want to view the Product list, Options include: All Levels,
Products and Ports, Products Only, or Ports Only.
5. View_Name. Any additional views that you create. Select which view you want to display in the
main window.
6. View All. Select to display the default view of the main window.
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Port Display buttons
The Port Display buttons (Figure 4) are located at the top right of the Product List and enable you to
configure how ports display. You have the option of viewing connected (or occupied) product ports,
unoccupied product ports, or attached ports. Does not display until you discover a fabric.
Occupied/connected ports are those that originate from a device, such as a switch. Attached ports
are ports of the target devices that are connected to the originating device.
FIGURE 4Port Display buttons
1. Occupied Product Ports. Displays the ports of the devices in the fabrics (present in the
connectivity map) that are connected to other devices.
2. Unoccupied Product Ports. Displays the ports of the devices (shown in the connectivity map)
that are not connected to any other device.
3. Attached Ports. Displays the attached ports of the target devices.
Product List
The Product List, located on the SAN tab, displays an inventory of all discovered devices and ports.
The Product List is a quick way to look up product and port information, including serial numbers
and IP addresses.
To display the Product List, select View > Show Panels > Product List or press F9.
You can edit information in the Product List by double-clicking in a field marked with a green
triangle. You can sort the Product List by clicking a column heading.
The following columns (presented here in alphabetical order) are included in the Product List.
• Additional Port Info. Displays additional port information.
• All Levels. Displays all discovered fabrics, groups, devices, and ports as both text and icons.
Also, displays the status of the fabrics, groups, devices, and ports. For a list of icons that
display in the All Levels column, refer to the following tables:
-“Product icons” on page 11
-“Group icons” on page 12
-“Port icons” on page 12
-“Product status icons” on page 12
• Attached Port #. Displays the number of the attached port.
• BB Credit. Displays the BB Credit of the port.
• Class. Displays the class value of the FICON device port.
• Contact. Displays the name of the person or group you should contact about the product. This
field is editable at the fabric level.
• Description. Displays the description of the product. This field is editable at the fabric level.
• Device Type. Displays the type of device.
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• Domain ID. Displays the Domain ID for the product in the format xx(yy), where xx is the
normalized value and yy is the actual value on the wire.
• FC Address. Displays the Fibre Channel address of the port.
• Firmware. Displays the firmware version of the product.
• IP Address. Displays the IP address (IPv4 or IPv6 format) of the product.
• Location. Displays the physical location of the product. This field is editable at the fabric level.
• Model. Displays the model number of the product.
• Name. Displays the name of the product. This field is editable at the fabric, device, and port
level.
• Port #. Displays the number of the port.
• Port Count. Displays the number of ports on the product.
• Port Type. Displays the type of port (for example, expansion port, node port, or NL_port).
• Protocol. Displays the protocol for the port.
• Serial #. Displays the serial number of the product.
• Speed Configured (Gbps). Displays the actual speed of the port in Gigabits per second.
• State. Displays the state for the product and the port.
• Status. Displays the status for the product and the port.
• Symbolic Name. Displays the symbolic name for the port.
• TAG. Displays the tag number of the product.
• Vendor. Displays the name of the product’s vendor.
• WWN. Displays the world wide name of the product or port.
Connectivity Map
The Connectivity Map, which displays in the upper right area of the main widow, is a grouped map
that shows physical and logical connectivity of SAN components, including discovered and
monitored devices and connections. These components display as icons in the Connectivity Map.
For a list of icons that display in the Connectivity Map, refer to the following tables:
• “Product icons” on page 11
• “Group icons” on page 12
• “Product status icons” on page 12
The Management application displays all discovered fabrics in the Connectivity Map by default. To
display a discovered Host in the Connectivity Map, you must select the Host in the Product List. You
can only view one Host and physical and logical connections at a time.
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Toolbox
The toolbox (Figure 5) is located at the top right side of the View window and provides tools to
export the topology, to zoom in and out of the Connectivity Map, collapse and expand groups, and
fit the topology to the window. Does not display until you discover a fabric.
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FIGURE 5The Toolbox
1. Export. Use to export the topology to a PNG file.
2. Zoom In. Use to zoom in on the Connectivity Map
3. Zoom Out. Use to zoom out on the Connectivity Map.
4. Fit in View. Use to scale the map to fit within the Connectivity Map area.
5. Expand. Use to expand the map to show all ports in use on a device.
6. Collapse. Use to collapse the map to show only devices (hides ports).
Master Log
The Master Log, which displays in the lower left area of the main window, lists the events and alerts
that have occurred on the SAN. If you do not see the Master Log, select View > Show Panels > All
Panels or press F5.
You can sort the Master Log by clicking a column heading. By default, the Master Log is sorted by
the Last Event Server Time column. To filter information in the Master Log, refer to “Filtering events
in the Master Log” on page 179.
The following fields and columns are included in the Master Log:
• Level. The severity of the event. When the same event (Warning or Error) occurs repeatedly, the
Management application automatically eliminates the additional occurrences. For more
information about events, refer to “Fault Management” on page 173. For a list of the event
icons, refer to “Event icons” on page 13.
• Source Name. The product on which the event occurred.
• Source Address. The IP address (IPv4 or IPv6 format) of the product on which the event
occurred.
• Type. The type of event that occurred (for example, client/server communication events).
• Description. A description of the event.
• First Event Server Time. The time and date the event first occurred on the server.
• Last Event Server Time. The time and date the event last occurred on the server.
• First Event Product Time. The time and date the event first occurred on the product.
• Last Event Product Time. The time and date the event last occurred on the product.
• Operational Status. The operational status (such as, unknown, healthy, marginal, or down) of
the product on which the event occurred.
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• Count. The number of times the event occurred.
• Module Name. The name of the module on which the event occurred.
• Message ID. The message ID of the event.
• Contributor. The name of the contributor on which the event occurred.
• Node WWN. The world wide name of the node on which the event occurred.
• Fabric Name. The name of the fabric on which the event occurred.
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Minimap
The Minimap, which displays in the lower right corner of the main window, is useful for getting a
bird’s-eye view of the SAN, or to quickly jump to a specific place on the Connectivity Map. To jump to
a specific location on the Connectivity Map, click that area on the Minimap. A close-up view of the
selected location displays on the Connectivity Map.
Use the Minimap to view the entire SAN and to navigate more detailed map views. This feature is
especially useful if you have a large SAN. Does not display until you discover a fabric.
FIGURE 6Minimap
Anchoring or floating the Minimap
You can anchor or float the Minimap to customize your main window.
• To float the Minimap and view it in a separate window, click the Detach icon () in the upper
right corner of the Minimap.
• To anchor the Minimap and return the Minimap to its original location on the main window, do
one of the following steps:
-Click the Attach icon () in the upper right corner of the Minimap.
-Click the Close icon () in the upper right corner of the Minimap.
-Double-click the logo in the upper left corner of the Minimap.
-Click the logo in the upper left corner of the Minimap and select Close (ALT + F4).
Resizing the Minimap
On an anchored Minimap, place the cursor on the left border of the Minimap until a double-pointed
arrow displays. Click and drag the adjoining divider.
On a floating Minimap, place the cursor on a border of the Minimap until a double-pointed arrow
displays. Click and drag to change the window size.
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Status bar
The status bar (Figure 7) displays at the bottom of the main window. The status bar provides a
variety of information about the SAN and the application. The icons on the status bar change to
reflect different information, such as the current status of products, fabrics, and backup.
FIGURE 7Status Bar
The icons on your status bar will vary based on the licensed features on your system.
1. Connection Status. Displays the Server-Client connection status.
2. Port Status. Displays port status for the following ports: SNMP, Syslog, FTP, and Web Server.
3. Product Status. Displays the status of the most degraded device in the SAN. For example, if all
devices are operational except one (which is degraded), the Product Status displays as
degraded. Click this icon to open the Product Status Log.
4. Fabric Status. Displays the state of the fabric that is least operational, based on ISL status. The
possible states are: operational, unknown, degraded or failed. Select a product or fabric from
the Connectivity Map or Product List and click this icon to open the related Fabric Log (only
available for persisted fabrics).
5. Call-Home Status. (Enterprise edition only) Displays a call home status icon when one or more
fabrics are discovered, which allows you to determine the current call home status. “Viewing
Call Home status” on page 117
6. Backup Status. Displays a backup status icon, which allows you to determine the current
backup status. Let the pointer pause on the backup status icon to display the following
information in a tooltip.
• Backup in Progress icon. Backup started at hh:mm:ss, in progress... XX files in
Directory_Name are backed up.
• Countdown to Next Scheduled Backup icon. Waiting for next backup to start.
• Backup Disabled icon. Backup is disabled.
• Backup Failed icon. Backup failed at hh:mm:ss mm/dd/yyyy.
7.Server Name. Displays the name of the Server to which you are connected.
8. Tota l U s er s . Displays the number of clients logged into the server.
9. User’s ID. Displays the user ID of the logged in user.
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Icon legend
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Various icons are used to illustrate devices and connections in a SAN. The following tables list icons
that display on the Connectivity Map and Product List.
Product icons
The following table lists the manageable SAN product icons that display on the topology. Fabric OS
manageable devices display with blue icons and M-EOS manageable devices display with green
icons. If a device is unmanageable it displays with gray icons. Some of the icons shown display
when certain features are licensed.
IconDescriptionIconDescription
FabricFabric OS Switch and Blade Switch
Fabric OS DirectorFabric OS CEE Switch
Fabric OS RouterStorage
Fabric OS FC Switch in Access Gateway
mode (single-fabric connected)
Fabric OS CEE Switch in Access Gateway
mode (single-fabric connected)
M-EOS SwitchM-EOS Director
iSCSI TargetiSCSI Initiator
HBAHBA Mezzanine Card
CNA HBACNA Mezzanine Card
Unmanaged HBA Host
VM HostUnmanaged Host
Ethernet Cloud
Fabric OS FC Switch in Access Gateway
mode (multiple-fabric connected)
Fabric OS CEE Switch in Access Gateway
mode (multiple-fabric connected)
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Group icons
The following table lists the manageable SAN product group icons that display on the topology.
IconDescriptionIconDescription
Switch GroupHost Group
Storage GroupUnknown Fabric Group
Unmanaged Fabric GroupChassis Group
Port icons
The following table lists the port status icons that display in the Product List.
IconDescription
Occupied FC Port
Unoccupied FC Port
Attached FC Port
Trunk (port group)
IP and 10 GE Port
Attached IP and 10 GE Port
Attached-to-Cloud 10 GE Port
Virtual Port
Virtual FCoE Port
Attached FCoE Port
Pre-boot Virtual Port
Product status icons
The following table lists the product status icons that display on the topology.
IconStatus
No iconHealthy/Operational
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Device Removed/Missing
Down/Failed
Routed In
Routed Out
Unknown/Link Down
Event icons
The following table lists the event icons that display on the topology and Master Log. For more
information about events, refer to “Fault Management” on page 173.
Event IconDescription
Informational
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Warning
Error
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Management server and client
The Management application has two parts: the Server and the Client. The Server is installed on
one machine and stores SAN-related information; it does not have a user interface. To view SAN
information through a user interface, you must log in to the Server through a Client. If you are
running Professional Edition, the server and the client must be on the same machine.
In some cases, a network may utilize virtual private network (VPN) or firewall technology, which can
prohibit communication between Switches and the Servers or Clients. In other words, a Server or
Client can find a Switch, appear to log in, but is immediately logged out because the Switch cannot
reach the Server or Client. To resolve this issue, check to determine if the ports in the table below
need to be opened up in the firewall.
Professional Edition does not support remote clients.
TABLE 2Ports
Port Number PortsTransportDescriptionCommunication Path Open in Firewall
Port Number PortsTransportDescriptionCommunication Path Open in Firewall
24605jboss.jrmp.invoker.port - port 5TCPRMI/JRMP invoker portClient–ServerNo
24606jboss.pooled.invoker.port - port 6TCPPooled invoker portClient–ServerNo
24607jboss.connector.socket.port - port 7TCPSocket invoker portServerNo
24608jboss.web.ajp.port - port 8TCPAJP 1.3 connector portServerNo
24609jboss.web.service.port – port 9TCPWeb service portServerNo
24610connector.bind.port – port 10TCPPort to listen for requests onServerNo
1Port is not configurable (either in the switch or the Management server).
2Every FTP session requires an additional port which is randomly picked. If the firewall is enabled then FTP operation (used for firmware
download, technical support, firmware import (from client-server) and so on.) will fail.
3Ports configurable in the switch and the Management server. Port must be the same for all switches managed by the Management
server.
4Ports used to launch the Web Tools application for Fabric OS switches from the Management client. This is applicable only when the
Fabric OS version is earlier than 6.1.1.
5Port 80 is the default web server port number. If you set the web server port number to a port other than the default, you must open that
port in the firewall.
6The Syslog listening port is configurable in the Management server. The switch always sends syslog messages to port 514. If you have
any other syslog daemon on the Management server machine already listening to 514, then the Management Server can be configured
to listen to a different port. You must manually configure relay in existing syslogd to forward the syslog messages to the Management
Server listening on the configured port.
7The Management server tries to find a contiguous block of 13 ports from the starting port configured (for example, 24600); if any port in
this range is not available for the Management application, then you must provide a new starting port. Note that Port 1 to Port 12 in
“Ports” column of the table above are not separately configurable and those ports vary based on the starting port number configuration
(specified as Port 0 in the above table). The port numbers mentioned in the table above are the default ports (for example, when 24600
is selected as the starting port number).
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Logging into a server
You must log into a Server to monitor a SAN.
You must have an established user account on the Server to log in.
To log into a server, complete the following steps.
1. Double-click the desktop icon or open the application from the Start menu.
FIGURE 8Log In dialog box
The Log In dialog box displays (Figure 8).
2. Enter your user name and password.
The defaults are Administrator and password, respectively. If you migrated from a previous
release, your username and password do not change.
3. Select or clear the Save password check box to choose whether you want the application to
remember your password the next time you log in.
4. Click Login.
5. Click OK on the Login Banner dialog box.
The Management application displays.
Launching a remote client
To launch a remote client, complete the following steps.
1. Open a web browser and enter the IP address of the Management application server in the
Address bar.
If the web server port number does not use the default (443 if is SSL Enabled; otherwise, the
default is 80), you must enter the web server port number in addition to the IP address. For
example, IP_Address:Port_Number.
The Management application web start screen displays.
2. Click the Management application web start link.
The Log In dialog box displays.
3. Enter your user name and password.
The defaults are Administrator and password, respectively. If you migrated from a previous
release, your username and password do not change.
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4. Select or clear the Save password check box to choose whether you want the application to
remember your password the next time you log in.
5. Click Login.
6. Click OK on the Login Banner dialog box.
The Management application displays.
Clearing previous versions of the remote client
The remote client link in the Start menu does not automatically upgrade when you upgrade the
Management application. You must clear the previous version from the Java cache.
To clear the Java cache, complete the following steps.
1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Java.
The Java Control Panel dialog box displays.
2. Click View on the General tab.
The Java Cache Viewer dialog box displays.
3. Right-click the application and select Delete.
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4. Click Close on the Java Cache Viewer dialog box.
5. Click OK on the Java Control Panel dialog box.
To create a remote client link in the Start menu, refer to “Launching a remote client” on
page 16.
Launching the Configuration Wizard
You can re-launch the Configuration wizard to change the following configurations:
• FTP server
• Server IP
• Server Ports
• SMI Agent
Changes to these configuration require a server restart.
1. Choose one of the following options:
• On Windows systems, select Start > Programs > Management_Application_Name 10.X.X >
Management_Application_Name Configuration.
• On UNIX systems, execute sh Install_Home/bin/configwizard on the terminal.
2. Click Next on the Welcome screen.
3. Click Yes on the confirmation message.
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4. Select Internal FTP Server or External FTP Server on the FTP Server screen and click Next.
If port 21 is busy, a message displays. Click OK to close the message and continue. Once the
Management application is configured make sure port 21 is free and restart the Server to start
the FTP service.
If you use an FTP Server which is not configured on the same machine as the Management
application, the Firmware Repository feature will not be available.
FIGURE 9FTP Server screen
5. Complete the following steps on the Server IP Configuration screen.
FIGURE 10Server IP Configuration screen
a. Select an address from the Server IP Configuration list.
b. Select an address from the Switch - Server IP Configuration Preferred Address list.
If DNS is not configured for your network, do not select the ‘hostname’ option from either
the Server IP Configuration or Switch - Server IP Configuration Preferred Address list.
Selecting the ‘hostname’ option prevents clients and devices from communicating with
the Server.
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NOTE
If you select a specific IP address from the Server IP Configuration screen and the selected
IP address changes, you will not be able to connect to the server. To change the IP
address, refer to “Configuring an explicit server IP address” on page 91.
c.Click Next.
6. Complete the following steps on the Server Configuration screen.
Do not use port 2638 for any of these port numbers. Port 2638 is used internally by the server.
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FIGURE 11Server Configuration screen
a. Enter a port number in the Syslog Port Number field (default is 514).
If the default syslog port number is already in use, you will not receive any syslog
messages from the device.
b. Enable SSL by selecting the SSL Enabled check box.
c.Enter a port number in the Web Server Port Number field (default is 443 if SSL Enabled is
selected; otherwise, the default is 80).
d. Enter a port number in the SNMP Port Number field (default is 162).
e. Enter a port number in the Starting Port Number field (default is 24600).
The server requires 16 consecutive free ports beginning with the starting port number.
f.Click Next.
If you enter a syslog port number already in use, a message displays. Click No on the
message to remain on the Server Configuration screen and edit the syslog port number
(return to step 6a). Click Yes to close the message and continue with step 7.
If you enter a port number already in use, a Warning displays next to the associated port
number field. Edit that port number and click Next.
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7.Complete the following steps on the SMI Agent Configuration screen.
FIGURE 12SMI Agent Configuration screen
a. Enable the SMI Agent by selecting the Enable SMI Agent check box.
b. Enable the SLP by selecting the Enable SLP check box.
c.Enable the SSL by selecting the Enable SSL check box.
d. Enter the SMI Agent port number in the SMI Agent Port # field (default is 5989).
e. Click Next.
8. Verify your configuration information on the Server Configuration Summary screen and click
Next.
9. Complete the following steps on the Start Server screen:
a. Select the Start SMI Agent check box, if necessary.
b. Select the Start SLP check box, if necessary.
c.Select the Start Client check box, if necessary.
d. Click Finish.
After all of the services (Server, SLP, SMI Agent and Client) are started, the Log In dialog
box displays.
10. Click Ye s on the restart server confirmation message.
11. Enter your user name and password.
The defaults are Administrator and password, respectively. If you migrated from a previous
release, your user name and password do not change.
12. Click Login.
13. Click OK on the Login Banner.
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Changing your password
To change your password, complete the following steps.
1. Double-click the desktop icon or open from the Start menu.
The Log In dialog box displays.
FIGURE 13Log In dialog box
2. Enter your user name and password.
The defaults are Administrator and password, respectively. If you migrated from a previous
release, your username and password do not change.
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3. Click Change.
The Change Password dialog box displays.
4. Enter your new password in the Secure Password and Retype Password fields and click OK.
5. Click Login.
6. Click OK on the Login Banner dialog box.
The Management application displays.
Changing the database user password
To change the database password, complete the following steps in the Install_Home/bin directory.
1. Open a command window.
2. Type dbpassword
Where
User_Name is your user name, Password is your current password, and New_Password
and
Confirm_Password are your new password. The user name and password defaults are
dcfm and passw0rd (zero), respectively.
If the password changed successfully, the following message displays:
Password changed successfully.
If an error occurs and the password did not change, the following message displays:
Error while updating password. Please try again.
Press any key to continue.
User_Name Password New_Password Confirm_Password and press Enter.
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Viewing active sessions
To view the Management application active sessions, complete the following steps.
1. Select Server > Active Sessions.
If the current password and new password are the same, the following message displays:
Old and New passwords cannot be same. Use different password and try again.
Press any key to continue.
If the new password and confirm password do not match, the following message displays:
New password and confirm password do not match. Please try again.
Press any key to continue.
The Active Sessions dialog box displays (Figure 15).
FIGURE 14Active Sessions dialog box
2. Review the active session information.
The following information displays:
• ID—Displays the name of the user (for example, Administrator).
• Description—Displays the description of the user (for example, Operator).
• Network Address—Displays the network address of the user.
• Client Type—Displays the type of Management application client.
• Connected—Displays the date and time the user connected to the server.
3. Click Close.
Disconnecting users
To disconnect a user, complete the following steps.
1. Select Server > Active Sessions.
The Active Sessions dialog box displays.
2. Select the user you want to disconnect and click Disconnect.
3. Click Yes on the confirmation message.
4. The user you disconnected receives a ‘you have been disconnected’ message.
5. Click Close.
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Viewing server properties
To view the Management application server properties, complete the following steps.
1. Select Server > Server Properties.
The Server Properties dialog box displays (Figure 15).
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FIGURE 15Server Properties dialog box
2. Click Close.
Viewing port status
You can view the port status for the following ports:
• SNMP
• Syslog
• FTP
• Web Server
To view the port status, complete the following steps.
1. Click the port status icon ().
The Port Status dialog box displays (Figure 15).
FIGURE 16Port Status dialog box
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2. Click Close.
The status options are as follows:
• Success—The port is listening or bound to the server.
• Failed—The port fails to listen or bind to the server.
• Disabled (FTP port only)—only displays when the FTP server is external. This is considered
a normal status.
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Entering the license key
A license key is required to run the application. The key specifies the expiration date of a trial
license, as well as the number of ports allowed.
You are not required to enter a license key for a trial license. If you do not enter the license key during
installation of Professional Plus or Enterprise editions, you can use the application, including all of
its features, for a trial period of 75 days. At the termination of the trial period, a License dialog
displays, where you must enter a license key.
You are not required to enter a license key for SMI Agent only installation. If you choose to the SMI
Agent only option, when you open the Management application client, a License dialog displays,
where you must enter a license key.
Before you enter the license key you must install the application. For step-by-step instructions, refer
to “Installing the Application” in the DCFM Installation Guide.
1. Select Help > License.
The License dialog box displays
2. Choose from one of the following options:
• Enter the license key in the License Key field.
The License Key field is not case-sensitive.
• Browse to the license file.
3. Click Update to extract the new license information.
Review the new information in the License dialog box fields.
4. Click OK to set the new license on the Server.
A message displays. Click OK to close the message and log off the client. To see the changes to
the client, open the application and log in using the instructions in “Logging into a server” on
page 16.
Upgrading the application
The quickest and simplest method of moving from one edition to another is to enter the new
license information on the License dialog box. The following table list the available upgrade paths:
Current Software ReleaseTo Software Release
Professional Plus trial
Professional Plus editionEnterprise edition
Enterprise trialEnterprise edition
Professional Plus edition
Enterprise edition
1. Select Help > License.
The License dialog box displays.
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2. Enter the license key (on the Key Certificate) in the License Key field and click Update.
3. Click OK on the message.
4. Open the application (double-click the desktop icon or open from the Start menu).
5. Enter your user name and password.
6. Select or clear the Save password check box to choose whether you want the application to
7.C l ic k Login.
8. Click OK on the Login Banner.
Installing a patch
The Client closes after updating the license successfully. Restart the Server, Client and Server
Management Console for the changes to take effect.
The Log In dialog box displays.
The defaults are Administrator and password, respectively. If you migrated from a previous
release, your username and password do not change.
remember your password the next time you log in.
The patch installer enables you to update the Management application between releases. Each
patch installer includes the previous patches within a specific release. For example, patch F
(10.4.0f) includes the upgrades in the patch installers for A (10.4.0a) through E (10.4.0e).
To install a patch, complete the following steps.
1. Stop all services by completing the following steps.
a. Launch the Server Console.
b. Click the Services tab.
c.Click Stop to stop all services.
2. Go to the
3. Execute the patch file for your operating system:
patch.bat (Windows)
patch.sh (UNIX)
The Upgrade dialog box displays.
Install_Home/bin directory.
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4. Browse to the patch file.
The patch zip file uses the following naming convention:
Management_Application_Name-Major_Version-Minor_Version-Revision_Number-patch-Patch
_Version.zip (for example Management_Application_Name-10-4-0-patch-a.zip).
5. Click Upgrade.
If the patch process is interrupted (for example, loss of power), you must restart the patch
process.
The patch installer performs the following functions:
• Extracts patch files to the Install_Home folder.
• Creates a back up (zip) of the original files to be updated and copies the zip file to the
Install_Home\patch-backup directory. For example,
Install_Home\patch-backup\Management_Application_Name-10-4-0-patch-a.zip.
• Generates a patch log.
• Updates the conf file (Install_Home\conf\patch.conf) to include the patch version applied
and patch created date.
• Updates the patch version in the About dialog box (Select Help > About in the main
window).
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6. Start all services by completing the following steps.
a. Launch the Server Console.
b. Click the Services tab.
c.Click Start to start all services.
Uninstalling a patch
Note that only one set of back up files are retained which enables you revert back to the previous
version. You can only revert back one version. For example:
• If you upgrade from patch A to patch B, you can revert back to patch A.
• If you upgrade from patch A to patch B to patch C then to patch F, you can only revert back to
patch C.
To uninstall a patch, complete the following steps.
1. Stop all services by completing the following steps.
a. Launch the Server Console.
b. Click the Services tab.
c.Click Stop to stop all services.
2. Go to the Install_Home/patch-backup directory.
3. Extract the patch zip file (for example, Management_Application_Name-10-4-0-patch-a.zip).
4. Open the restore.xml file from the extracted files.
The artifacts (jar files, war files, and so on) you need to replace display as separate file tags in
the restore.xml file. The location of each artifact in the extracted folder is detailed in the src
value under each file tag.
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5. Go to the location of the first artifact (as shown in the src value under the file tag).
6. Copy the artifact from the extracted folder to the source folder in the
7.Repeat step 5 and 6 for all artifacts listed in the restore.xml folder.
8. Go to the Install_Home/conf directory.
9. Open the version.properties file in a text editor.
10. Change the patch version (patch.version) value to the reverted patch (for example, if you are
11. Go to the Install_Home/patch-backup/conf directory.
12. Copy the patch.conf file in this directory to the Install_Home/conf directory.
13. Start all services by completing the following steps.
Install_Home/patch-backup directory.
reverting from patch F to patch C then
patch.version = c).
If the previous version is the initial version (no patches), change the patch version value to
none (for example,
patch.version = None).
If the previous version is the initial version (no patches), delete the patch.conf file in the
Install_Home/conf directory.
a. Launch the Server Console.
b. Click the Services tab.
c.Click Start to start all services.
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Feature-to-firmware requirements
Use the following table to determine whether the Management application features are only
available with a specific version of the Fabric OS firmware, M-EOS firmware, or both, as well as if
there are specific licensing requirements.
FeatureFabric OSM-EOS
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Access Gateway (AG)AG connected to Fabric OS devices requires
firmware 6.1.1 or later.
Call Home (Professional Plus and
Enterprise Edition Only)
DiscoveryRequires Fabric OS 5.0 or later for the seed switch
Encryption (Professional Plus and
Enterprise Edition Only)
Enhanced Group Management
(Professional Plus and Enterprise
Edition Only)
Fault ManagementRequires Fabric OS 4.4 or later for SNMP trapsRequires M-EOS and M-EOSn 9.6.X or later.
Fabric Binding (Professional Plus
and Enterprise Edition Only)
FCIP ManagementRequires Fabric OS 5.1 or later to modify.
FICON (Enterprise Edition Only) Requires Fabric OS 5.2 or later for cascaded
Firmware ManagementRequires Fabric OS 5.0 or later.
High Integrity FabricRequires Fabric OS 5.2 or later in a pure Fabric OS
Requires Fabric OS 5.2 or later for supportSave.
Requires Fabric Watch license for SNMP traps.
in a pure Fabric OS fabric.
Requires Fabric OS 6.0 or later for the seed switch
in a mixed Fabric OS and M-EOS fabric.
Requires Fabric OS 6.1.1_enc. Not available.
Requires Enhanced Group Management license.Not available.
Requires Fabric OS 5.2 or later in a pure Fabric OS
fabric.
Requires Fabric OS 6.0 or later in a mixed
Fabric OS and M-EOS fabric.
Requires Fabric OS 5.3 or later for FCIP tunnels.
Requires FCIP license.
Requires Fabric OS 6.0 or later to enable the
FICON Emulation tab on the FCIP Tunnel
Advanced Settings dialog box.
FICON.
Requires Fabric OS 6.0 or later for advanced
FICON.
Requires Fabric OS 6.1.1 or later to configure
multiple Prohibit Dynamic Connectivity Mask
(PDCM) matrices.
Requires FICON CUP license to allow CUP
management features.
Requires Fabric OS 6.1.1 or later on 8G devices.
Requires Enhanced Group Management license to
perform group actions.
fabric.
Requires Fabric OS 6.0 or later in a mixed
Fabric OS and M-EOS fabric.
AG connected to M-EOS devices requires firmware
9.9.2 or later.
Requires M-EOS and M-EOSn 9.6.X or later.
Requires M-EOS 9.9.2 or later for the seed switch
in a pure M-EOS fabric.
Requires M-EOS and M-EOSn 9.6.X or later for
discovery.
Requires M-EOS and M-EOSn 9.6.X or later.
Not available.
Only supports cascaded FICON configuration for
mixed fabrics.
Firmware download is only available through the
Element Manager.
Requires M-EOS and M-EOSn 9.6.X or later.
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FeatureFabric OSM-EOS
Meta SANRequires Fabric OS 5.2 or later for FC router and
router domain ID configuration.
Requires Fabric OS 6.0 or later in a mixed Fabric
OS and M-EOS fabric.
Requires Integrated Routing license.
Performance Requires Fabric OS 5.0 or later for FC_ports,
end-to-end monitors, and marching ants.
Requires Fabric OS 5.3 or later for GE_ports and
FCIP tunnels.
Requires Fabric OS 6.2 or later for Top Talkers.
Requires Advanced Performance Monitoring
(APM) license for End-to-end Monitoring and Top
Tal kers.
Requires Enhanced Group Management license
for HIstorical graphs and tables.
Requires Fabric Watch license for Performance
thresholds.
Port Fencing (Professional Plus
and Enterprise Edition Only)
Security ManagementRequires Fabric OS 5.2 and later for SCC Policy.
Technical Support Data CollectionRequires Fabric OS 5.2 or later.Data collection support is only available through
Troubleshooting and DiagnosticsRequires Fabric OS 5.2 or later.Not available.
Virtual Fabrics (Professional Plus
and Enterprise Edition Only)
ZoningRequires Fabric OS 5.0 or later for pure Fabric OS
Requires Fabric OS 6.2 or later.Requires M-EOS and M-EOSn 9.6.X or later.
Requires Fabric OS 5.2 and later for DCC Policy.
Requires Fabric OS 5.3 and later for IP Filter
Policy.
Requires Fabric OS 6.0 and later for AD/LDAP
Server Configuration.
Requires Fabric OS 5.0 and later for RADIUS
Server Configuration.
Requires at least one Virtual Fabrics-enabled
physical chassis running Fabric OS 6.2 or later.
fabrics.
Requires Fabric OS 6.0 or later for McDATA Fabric
Mode.
Requires Adaptive Networking license for Quality
of Service zones.
Not available.
Requires M-EOS and M-EOSn 9.6.X or later for
FC_ports and marching ants.
Not available.
the Element Manager.
Virtual Fabric configuration is only available
through the Element Manager.
Requires M-EOS and M-EOSn 9.6.X or later for a
pure M-EOS fabric and Mixed Fabrics in
Interopmode 3.
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Accessibility features for the Management application
Accessibility features help users who have a disability, such as restricted mobility or limited vision,
to use information technology products successfully.
The following list includes the major accessibility features in the Management application:
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Look and Feel
Keyboard shortcuts
You can use the keystrokes shown in the table below to perform common functions.
To open a menu using keystrokes, press ALT plus the underlined letter. To open a submenu, open
the menu, then press the key for the underlined letter (SHIFT plus letter for capitals) of the submenu
option.
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Menu Item or FunctionKeyboard Shortcut
1
All Panels F12
Collapse CTRL + L
Command Tool SHIFT + F4
Connectivity Map F7
Copy CTRL + C
Cut CTRL + X
Delete Delete
Delete All CTRL +Delete
Help F1
Internet Explorer SHIFT + F2
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Look and Feel
You can configure the Management application to mimic your system settings as well as define the
size of the font.
‘Look’ refers to the appearance of graphical user interface widgets and ‘feel’ refers to the way the
widgets behave.
The Management application currently uses the ‘Management_Application Default Look and Feel’
for some of the components (for example, Layout, Minimap, and so on) and the “Java Metal Look
and Feel” for others.
Setting the look and feel
Setting the look and feel is only supported on Windows systems.
The following table details the Management application components that change when you set the
look and feel as well as those components that do not change.
Components AffectedComponents Not Affected
All Java native components with Metal Look And
Feel are affected.
The Menu bar, Tool bar, Status bar, as well as all
tables and dialog boxes are affected.
Layout is affected only when it is empty.The Minimap is not affected.
1. Select Server > Options.
The Options dialog box displays.
2. Select Look and Feel in the Category list.
3. Choose from one of the following options:
The Connectivity map does not change when devices
are present. You must change the theme using the map
display settings (View > Map Display).
All icons and images are not affected.
• Select Default to configure the look and feel back to the Management application defaults.
• Select System to configure the Management application to have the look and feel of your
system.
This changes the look and feel for the components that use ‘Java Metal Look and Feel’.
For example, if you have your system display color scheme set to ‘High Contrast #1’, then
the Management application will be set to ‘High Contrast #1’. Font size of the components
is not affected by theme changes.
4. Click Apply or OK to save your work.
5. Click OK on the message.
Changes do not take affect until after you restart the client.
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Changing the font size
The Options dialog box enables you to change the font size for all components including the
Connectivity map of the Management application interface.
Font size changes proportionately in relation to the system resolution. For example, if the system
resolution is 1024 x 768, the default font size would be 8 and large font size would be 10.
1. Select Server > Options.
The Options dialog box displays.
2. Select Look and Feel in the Category list.
3. Select one of the following options from the Font Size list:
• Select Default to return to the default font size.
• Select Small to change the font to a smaller font size.
• Select Large to change the font to a larger font size.
Changing the font size to Large may cause the interface components (for example, text
and button labels) to display incorrectly.
4. Click Apply or OK to save your work.
5. Click OK on the message.
Changes do not take affect until after you restart the client.
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Discovery is the process by which the Management application contacts the devices in your SAN.
When you configure discovery, the application discovers products connected to the SAN. The
application illustrates each product and its connections on the Connectivity Map (topology).
When you discover a fabric, the Management application checks to confirm that the seed switch is
running a supported Fabric OS version in the fabric, and if it is not, the Management application
prompts you to select a new seed switch.
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Discovery of a Secure Fabric OS fabric in strict mode is not supported.
For a Fabric OS fabric, the seed switch must be the primary Fabric Configuration Server (FCS). If
you use a non-primary FCS to discover the fabric, the Management application displays an error
and will not allow the discovery to proceed. If the Management application has already discovered
the fabric, but afterward you create the FCS policy and the seed switch is not a primary FCS, an
event is generated during the next poll.
The Management application cannot discover a fabric that is in the process of actively configuring
to form a fabric. Wait until the fabric is formed and stable, then re-attempt the fabric discovery.
After fabric discovery successfully completes, all clients are updated to display the newly
discovered fabric.
During fabric discovery, if you have defined IPv6 IP addresses for the switch, the Management
application remembers the IP address only. If the switch has a DNS name that you have defined,
the Management application can remember the DNS name and use that.
Professional edition can discover only 1 fabric.
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Professional edition can discover, but not manage M-EOS devices or the Backbone chassis. Use the
device’s Element Manager, which can be launched from the Connectivity Map, to manage the
device. This device cannot be used as a Seed switch.
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FCS policy and seed switches
The Management application requires that the seed switch is the primary Fabric Content Service
(FCS) switch at the time of discovery.
Setting time on the fabric will set the time on the primary FCS switch, which will then distribute the
changes to other switches.
When FCS Policy is defined, ConfigDownload is allowed only from the primary FCS switch, but
Management application does not check at the time of download that the switch is the primary FCS
Switch.
Switches running in Access Gateway mode cannot be used as the seed switch.
The Backbone Chassis cannot be used as a seed switch.
Discovering fabrics
Fa bric OS devices must be running Fabric OS 5.0 or later. M-EOS devices must be runn ing M-EOS 9. 6
or later.
Only one copy of the application should be used to monitor and manage the same devices in a
subnet.
To discover specific IP addresses or subnets, complete the following steps.
1. Select Discover > Setup.
The Discover Setup dialog box displays.
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FIGURE 17Discover Setup dialog box
2. Click Add Fabric to specify the IP addresses of the devices you want to discover.
12. Enter a context name In the Context Name field.
13. Select the authorization protocol in the Auth Protocol field.
14. Enter the authorization password in the Auth Password field.
• If you selected Configure for 256-Port_Director_Name, go to step 17.
• If you did not select Configure for 256-Port_Director_Name, continue with step 15.
15. Select the privacy protocol in the Priv Protocol field.
16. Enter the privacy password in the Priv Password field.
17. Click OK on the Address Properties dialog box.
If the seed switch is not partitioned, continue with step 18.
If the seed switch is partitioned, the Undiscovered Seed Switches dialog box displays.
a. Select the Select check box for each undiscovered seed switch to discover their fabrics.
b. Click OK on the Undiscovered Seed Switches dialog box.
18. Click OK on the Discover Setup dialog box.
Reverting to a default SNMP community string
1. Select Discover > Setup.
The Discover Setup dialog box displays.
2. Select an IP address from the Available Addresses table.
3. Click Edit.
The Address Properties dialog box displays.
4. Click the SNMP tab.
5. Click Default ‘public’ and Default ‘private.’
6. Click OK on the Address Properties dialog box.
7.C l ic k OK on the Discover Setup dialog box.
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If you decide you no longer want the Management application to discover and monitor a specific
fabric, you can delete it. Deleting a fabric also deletes the fabric data on the server (both system
collected and user-defined data) except for user-assigned names for the device port, device node,
and device enclosure information.
To delete a fabric, complete the following steps.
1. Select Discovery > Setup.
2. Select the fabric for which you want to delete from the Discovered Addresses table.
3. Click Delete.
Host discovery
The Management application enables you to discover individual hosts, import a group of Host from
a comma separated values (CSV) file, or import all hosts from discovered fabrics.
The Discover Setup dialog box displays.
You are prompted to confirm that you want to delete the fabric.
Host discovery
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Host discovery requires HCM Agent 2.0 or later.
SMI and WMI discovery are not supported.
Discovering Hosts by IP address or hostname
To discover a Host by IP address or hostname, complete the following steps.
1. Select Discover > Setup.
The Discover Setup dialog box displays.
2. Click Add Host.
The Add Host Discovery dialog box displays.
FIGURE 22Add Host Discovery dialog box - Host tab
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3. Enter a discovery request name (such as, Manual 06/12/2009) in the Name field.
4. Select Network Address from the list.
5. Enter the IP address (IPv4 or IPv6 formats) or hostname in the Network Address field.
6. Click Add.
The IP address or hostname of the Host displays in the text box.
7.Configure Host credentials, if necessary.
To configure host credentials, refer to “Configuring Brocade HBA credentials” on page 46 or
“Configuring virtual machine credentials” on page 47.
8. Repeat step 5 through step 7 for each Host you want to discover.
9. Click OK on the Add Host Discovery dialog box.
If an error occurs, a message displays. Click OK to close the error message and fix the problem.
A Host Group displays in Discovered Addresses table with pending status. To update the status
from pending you must close and reopen the Discover Setup dialog box.
10. Click Close on the Discover Setup dialog box.
Importing Hosts from a CSV file
To discover Hosts by importing a CSV file, complete the following steps.
1. Select Discover > Setup.
The Discover Setup dialog box displays.
2. Click Add Host.
The Add Host Discovery dialog box displays.
FIGURE 23Add Host Discovery dialog box - Host tab
3. Click Import.
The Open dialog box displays.
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4. Browse to the CSV file location.
The CSV file must meet the following requirements:
• Comma separated IP address or host names
• No commas within the values
• No escaping supported
For example, XX.XX.XXX.XXX, XX.XX.X.XXX, computername.company.com
5. Click Open.
The CSV file is imported to the Add Host dialog box. During import, duplicate values are
automatically dropped. When import is complete, the imported values display in the Host list
text box. If the file cannot be imported, an error displays.
6. Verify the imported values in the Host List text box.
7.Configure Host credentials, if necessary.
To configure host credentials, refer to “Configuring Brocade HBA credentials” on page 46 or
“Configuring virtual machine credentials” on page 47.
8. Click OK on the Add Host Discovery dialog box.
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If an error occurs, a message displays. Click OK to close the error message and fix the problem.
A Host Group displays in Discovered Addresses table with pending status. To update the status
from pending you must close and reopen the Discover Setup dialog box.
9. Click Close on the Discover Setup dialog box.
Importing Hosts from a Fabric
To discover a Host from a discovered fabric, complete the following steps.
1. Select Discover > Setup.
The Discover Setup dialog box displays.
2. Click Add Host.
The Add Host Discovery dialog box displays.
FIGURE 24Add Host Discovery dialog box - Host tab
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3. Enter a discovery request name (such as, MyFabric) in the Name field.
4. Select Hosts in Fabric from the list.
5. Select All fabrics or an individual fabric from the list.
6. Click Add.
All hosts which are part of a managed fabric and have a registered host name display in the
text box. If no host with a registered host name exists, an error message displays. Click OK to
close the error message.
7.Configure Host credentials, if necessary.
To configure host credentials, refer to “Configuring Brocade HBA credentials” on page 46 or
“Configuring virtual machine credentials” on page 47.
8. Click OK on the Add Host Discovery dialog box.
If an error occurs, a message displays. Click OK to close the error message and fix the problem.
A Host Group displays in Discovered Addresses table with pending status. To update the status
from pending you must close and reopen the Discover Setup dialog box.
9. Click Close on the Discover Setup dialog box.
Configuring Brocade HBA credentials
To configure credentials for a Brocade HBA, complete the following steps.
1. Select Discover > Setup.
The Discover Setup dialog box displays.
2. Click Add Host.
The Add Host Discovery dialog box displays.
3. Discover a host.
To discover a host, refer to “Discovering Hosts by IP address or hostname” on page 43,
“Importing Hosts from a CSV file” on page 44, or “Importing Hosts from a Fabric” on page 45.
5. Select the Discover Brocade HBAs in the hosts check box, if necessary.
6. Enter the HCM Agent port number in the Brocade HBAs - Port field if necessary.
7.Enter your username and password in the appropriate fields.
8. Click OK on the Add Host Discovery dialog box.
If an error occurs, a message displays. Click OK to close the error message and fix the problem.
A Host Group displays in Discovered Addresses table with pending status. To update the status
from pending you must close and reopen the Discover Setup dialog box.
9. Click Close on the Discover Setup dialog box.
Configuring virtual machine credentials
To configure credentials for a virtual machine, complete the following steps.
1. Select Discover > Setup.
The Discover Setup dialog box displays.
2. Click Add Host.
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The Add Host Discovery dialog box displays.
3. Discover a host.
To discover a host, refer to “Discovering Hosts by IP address or hostname” on page 43,
“Importing Hosts from a CSV file” on page 44, or “Importing Hosts from a Fabric” on page 45.
5. Select the Discover Brocade HBAs in the hosts check box, if necessary.
6. Enter the HCM Agent port number in the Brocade HBAs - Port field if necessary.
7.Enter your username and password in the appropriate fields.
8. Select the Discover virtual machine information in the hosts check box.
9. Enter the virtual machine port number in the Brocade HBAs - Port field if necessary.
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10. Enter your username and password in the appropriate fields.
11. Click OK on the Add Host Discovery dialog box.
If an error occurs, a message displays. Click OK to close the error message and fix the problem.
A Host Group displays in Discovered Addresses table with pending status. To update the status
from pending you must close and reopen the Discover Setup dialog box.
12. Click Close on the Discover Setup dialog box.
Editing Host credentials
To edit Host credentials, complete the following steps.
1. Select Discover > Setup.
The Discover Setup dialog box displays.
2. Select the Host and click Edit.
The Edit Host Discovery dialog box displays.
FIGURE 27Edit Host Discovery dialog box
3. To edit Brocade HBA credentials, select the Discover Brocade HBAs in the hosts check box, if
necessary, and complete the following steps.
a. Enter the HCM Agent port number in the Brocade HBAs - Port field if necessary.
b. Enter your username and password in the appropriate fields.
4. To edit virtual machine credentials, select the Discover virtual machine information in the
hosts check box, if necessary, and complete the following steps.
a. Enter the virtual machine port number in the Brocade HBAs - Port field if necessary.
b. Enter your username and password in the appropriate fields.
5. Click OK on the Edit Host Discovery dialog box.
If an error occurs, a message displays. Click OK to close the error message and fix the problem.
6. Click Close on the Discover Setup dialog box.
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To remove a Host from discovery, complete the following steps.
1. Select Discover > Setup.
The Discover Setup dialog box displays.
2. Select the Host you want to remove from discovery.
3. Click Delete.
4. Click OK on the confirmation message.
The deleted host displays in the Previously Discovered Addresses table.
5. Click Close on the Discover Setup dialog box.
Viewing the discovery state
The Management application enables you to view device status through the Discover Setup dialog
box.
Viewing the discovery state
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To view the discovery status of a device, complete the following steps.
1. Select Discover > Setup.
The Discover Setup dialog box displays.
2. Right-click a fabric and select Expand All to show all devices in the fabric.
The Name field displays the discovery status icons in front of the device name. The following
table illustrates and describes the icons that indicate the current status of the discovered
devices.
TABLE 3Discovery Status Icons
IconDescription
Displays when the fabric or host is managed and the management status is okay.
Displays when the fabric is managed and the switch management status is not okay.
Displays when the fabric or host is not managed.
The Discovery Status field details the actual status message text, which varies depending on
the situation. The following are samples of actual status messages:
• Discovered: Seed Switch: Not registered for SNMP Traps
• Discovered: Seed Switch: Not Manageable: Not registered for SNMP Traps
• Discovered: Current seed switch is not recommended. Change Seed Switch. : Seed Switch:
Not registered for SNMP Traps
• New Discovery Pending
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• Created host structure differs from discovered host; Discovery ignored
If you encounter discovery problems, complete the following checklist to ensure that discovery was
set up correctly.
1. Verify IP connectivity by issuing a ping command to the switch.
a. Open the command prompt.
b. From the Server, type
2. Enter the IP address of the device in a browser to verify the SNMP settings.
For example, http://10.1.1.11.
ping Switch_IP_Address.
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Monitoring is not supported on Hosts. The upper limit to the number of HBA and CNA ports that can
be monitored at the same time is 32. The same upper limit applies if switch ports and HBA ports are
combined. You can select switch ports and adapter ports from a maximum of ten devices.
Fabric monitoring enables discovery of and data collection for the specified fabric and all
associated devices. The Management application enables you to view fabric monitoring status
through the Discover Setup dialog box. The following table illustrates and describes the icons that
indicate the current status of the discovered fabrics.
TABLE 4Monitor Icons
IconDescription
Fabric monitoring
Displays when the fabric is managed and the switch management status is okay.
Displays when the fabric is managed and the switch management status is not okay.
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Displays when the fabric is not managed.
To change the monitoring interval, refer to “Configuring asset polling” on page 95.
Monitoring discovered fabrics
Monitoring is not supported on Hosts.
To monitor a fabric and all associated devices, complete the following steps.
1. Select Discovery > Setup.
The Discover Setup dialog box displays.
2. Select the fabric you want to monitor from the Discovered Addresses table.
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3. Click Monitor.
The monitor function fails if the fabric has user-defined Admin Domains created or if the fabric
is merged with another fabric already in the monitored state.
4. Click OK.
Stop monitoring of a discovered fabric
Monitoring is not supported on Hosts.
When you stop monitoring of a fabric, you stop discovery of and data collection for the specified
fabric and all associated devices.
To stop monitoring a fabric and all associated devices, complete the following steps.
1. Select Discovery > Setup.
The Discover Setup dialog box displays.
2. Select the fabric you want to stop monitoring from the Discovered Addresses table.
3. Click Unmonitor.
Seed switch
4. Click OK.
The seed switch must be running a supported Fabric OS version and must be HTTP-reachable.
Sometimes, the seed switch is auto-selected, such as when a fabric segments or when two fabrics
merge. Other times, you are prompted (an event is triggered) to change the seed switch, such as in
the following cases:
• If, during fabric discovery, the Management application detects that the seed switch is not
running a supported version, you are prompted to change the seed switch.
• When one or more switches join the fabric or if the switch firmware is changed on any of the
switches in the fabric, the Management application checks to make sure that the seed switch
is still running a supported version. If it is not, then you are prompted to either upgrade the
firmware on the seed switch or to change the seed switch to a switch running a supported
firmware.
If a fabric of switches running only Fabric OS 5.X or later is created due to segmentation, the
Management application continues to monitor that fabric, but if any switch with a later Fabric OS
version joins the fabric, an event is triggered informing you that the seed switch is not running the
latest firmware and you should change to the seed switch running the highest firmware.
If a seed switch is segmented or merged, historical data such as offline zone DB, profile and reports,
and Firmware Download Profile can be lost. Segmentation of a seed switch does not result in
formation of a new fabric. If a merge occurs, the historical data is lost only from the second fabric.
You can change the seed switch as long as the following conditions are met:
• The new seed switch is HTTP-reachable from the Management application.
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• The new seed switch is a primary FCS.
• The new seed switch is running the latest Fabric OS version in the fabric.
This operation preserves historical and configuration data, such as performance monitoring and
user-customized data for the selected fabric.
If the seed switch firmware is downgraded from Fabric OS 5.2.X to an earlier version, then all
RBAC-related data is discarded from the Management application.
If, during the seed switch change, the fabric is deleted, but the rediscovery operation fails (for
example, if the new seed switch becomes unreachable using HTTP), then you must rediscover the
fabric again. If you rediscover the fabric using a switch that was present in the fabric before the
change seed switch operation was performed, then all of the historical and configuration data is
restored to the rediscovered fabric. If you rediscover the fabric using a switch that was added to the
fabric after the fabric was deleted, then the historical and configuration data is lost.
If multiple users try to change the seed switch of the same fabric simultaneously, only the first
change seed switch request is executed; subsequent requests that are initiated before the first
request completes will fail.
If another user changes the seed switch of a fabric you are monitoring, and if you have provided
login credentials for only that seed switch in the fabric, then you lose connection to the seed
switch.
Seed switch requirements
Depending on your environment, you must meet the following hardware and firmware version
requirements for seed switches.
Fabric OS devices:
• For Fabric OS only fabrics, the seed switch must be running Fabric OS 5.0 or later.
• For mixed fabrics (Fabric OS and M-EOS), the seed switch must be running Fabric OS 6.0 or
later.
For a complete list of all supported Fabric OS hardware, refer to “Supported hardware and
software” on page xxiv.
Seed switch failover
The Management application collects fabric-wide data (such as, fabric membership, connectivity,
name server information, zoning, and so on) using the seed switch. Therefore when a seed switch
becomes unreachable or there is no valid seed switch, the fabric becomes unmanageable.
When the seed switch cannot be reached for three consecutive fabric refresh cycles, the
Management application looks for another valid seed switch in the fabric, verifies that it can be
reached, and has valid credentials. If the seed switch meets this criteria, the Management
application automatically fails over to the recommended seed switch.
Note that it is possible that auto-failover may occur to a seed switch not running the latest firmware
version. In this instance, any functionality which has a direct dependency on the firmware version
of the seed switch is affected and restricted by the failover seed switch capabilities.
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Changing the seed switch
When you change the seed switch for a fabric, the Management application performs the following
checks in the order they are listed:
• Identifies all switches and removes those running unsupported firmware version.
• Identifies which of the remaining switches are running the latest firmware versions.
• Filters out those switches that are not reachable.
• Identifies which switches are Virtual Fabric-enabled switches (Fabric OS only).
If there are Virtual Fabric-enabled switches, the Management application only uses these
switches as recommended seed switches. If there are no Virtual Fabric-enabled switches,
continue with the next check.
• Identifies which switches are Virtual Fabric-capable devices (Fabric OS only).
If there are Virtual Fabric-capable switches, the Management application only uses these
switches as recommended seed switches. If there are no Virtual Fabric-capable switches, the
Management application uses the list from the second check.
To change the seed switch, complete the following steps.
1. Select Discovery > Setup.
The Discover Setup dialog box displays.
2. Select the fabric for which you want to change the seed switch from the Discovered Addresses
table.
If a device joins or merges with a fabric and fabric tracking is active, you must accept changes
to the fabric before the new devices display in the Change Seed Switch dialog box. For more
information about fabric tracking, refer to “Fabric tracking” on page 98.
3. Click Change Seed Switch.
If the fabric contains other switches that are running the latest version and are also
HTTP-reachable from the Management application, the Change Seed Switch dialog box
appears. Otherwise, a message displays that you cannot change the seed switch.
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4. Select a switch to be the new seed switch from the Change Seed Switch dialog box.
You can select only one switch. Only switches that are running the latest Fabric OS version in
the fabric are displayed. The current seed switch is not displayed in this list.
5. Click OK.
If you are not already logged in to the seed switch, the Fabric Login dialog box displays.
If you are successfully authenticated, the fabric is deleted from the Management application
without purging historical data, and the same fabric is rediscovered with the new seed switch.
The Management application helps you to protect your data by backing it up automatically. The
data can then be restored, as necessary.
Backing up data takes some time. It is possible that, in a disaster recovery situation, configuration
changes made after the last backup interval will be missing from the backup.
The Management application allows you to view the backup status at a glance, initiate immediate
backup, enable or disable automatic backup, reconfigure the backup directory, interval, and start
time, and retrieve backup events.
What is backed up?
The data is backed up to the following directories:
• Backup\databases — contains database and log files.
• Backup\data — contains M-EOS switches Element Manager data files (including Dump files,
Data collection progress files, Director/Switch firmware files FAF files, Switch technical
supportSave, and Switch backup files) and Fabric OS miscellaneous files.
• Backup\conf – contains the Management application configuration files.
• Backup\cimom – contains the SMIA configuration files.
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Management server backup
There are three options for backing up data to the management server:
• Configuring backup to a writable CD
• Configuring backup to a hard drive
• Configuring backup to a network drive
The Management Server is backed up to a rewritable (CD-RW) compact disk by default. Make sure
you have a CD-RW disk in the CD recorder drive to ensure that backup can occur. Critical
information from the Management application is automatically backed up to the CD-RW when the
data directory contents change or when you restart the Management application.
Note that backing up to CD is not the recommended method. The usable capacity of a CD is
approximately 700 MB and needs to be replaced when full. Also, CD media has a limited number of
re-writes before the medium is exhausted, and write errors occur. It is recommended that you
configure the backup system to target a hard drive or a network drive as described in the
procedures below.
Back up directory structure overview
The Management server backs up data to two alternate folders. For example, if the backup
directory location is D:\Backup, the backup service alternates between two backup directories,
D:\Backup and D:\BackupAlt. The current backup is always D:\Backup and contains a complete
backup of the system. The older backup is always D:\BackupAlt.
If a backup cycle fails, the cause is usually a full CD-RW. When the backup cycle fails, there may
only be one directory, D:\Backup. There may also be a D:\BackupTemp directory. Ignore this
directory because it may be incomplete.
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Configuring backup to a writable CD
This is not recommended on a permanent basis. CDs have a limited life, and may only last a month.
An error message occurs if your Management application can no longer back up to the disc.
To configure the backup function to a writable CD, complete the following steps.
1. Select Server > Options.
The Options dialog box displays (Figure 28).
FIGURE 28Options dialog box (Backup option)
2. Select Backup in the Category list.
The currently defined directory displays in the Backup Output Directory field.
3. Select the Enable Backup check box, if necessary.
4. Choose one or more of the following options:
• Select the Include FTP Root Directory check box.
If you select the FTP Root directory, the FTP Root sub-directories, Technical Support and
Trace Dump, are selected automatically and you cannot clear the sub-directory selections.
If you do not select the FTP Root directory, the sub-directories can be selected individually.
• Select the Include Technical Support Directory check box, if necessary.
• Select the Include Upload Failure Data Capture Directory check box, if necessary.
5. Enter the time (using a 24-hour clock) you want the backup process to begin in the Next
Backup Start Time Hours and Minutes fields.
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6. Select an interval from the Backup Interval drop-down list to set how often backup occurs.
7.Verify that the CD backup directory is correct (default directory is D:\Backup).
It is assumed that drive D is a CD-RW drive.
You can change the directory or use the Browse button to select another directory.
8. Install the formatted disc into the CD drive.
To back up to a writable CD, you must have CD-writing software installed. The disc must be
formatted by the CD-writing software so that it behaves like a drive.
9. Click Apply or OK.
The application verifies that the backup device exists and that the server can write to it. If the
device does not exist or is not writable, an error message displays that says you have entered
an invalid device. Click OK to go back to the Options dialog box and fix the error.
Backup occurs, if needed, at the interval you specified.
Configuring backup to a hard drive
This requires a hard drive. The drive should not be the same physical drive on which your Operating
System or the Management application is installed.
To configure the backup function to a hard drive, complete the following steps.
1. Select Server > Options.
The Options dialog box displays.
2. Select Backup in the Category list.
The currently defined directory displays in the Backup Output Directory field.
3. Select the Enable Backup check box, if necessary.
4. Choose one or more of the following options:
• Select the Include FTP Root Directory check box.
If you select the FTP Root directory, the FTP Root sub-directories, Technical Support and
Trace Dump, are selected automatically and you cannot clear the sub-directory selections.
If you do not select the FTP Root directory, the sub-directories can be selected individually.
• Select the Include Technical Support Directory check box, if necessary.
• Select the Include Upload Failure Data Capture Directory check box, if necessary.
5. Enter the time (using a 24-hour clock) you want the backup process to begin in the Next
Backup Start Time Hours and Minutes fields.
6. Select an interval from the Backup Interval drop-down list to set how often backup occurs.
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7.Browse to the hard drive and directory to which you want to back up your data.
8. Click Apply or OK.
The application verifies that the backup device exists and that the server can write to it.
If the device does not exist or is not writable, an error message displays that states you have
entered an invalid device. Click OK to go back to the Options dialog box and fix the error.
Backup occurs, if needed, at the interval you specified.
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Configuring backup to a network drive
To back up to a network drive, your workstation can be either in the same domain or in the same
workgroup. However, you must have rights to copy files for the network drive.
The Management application should not directly access local or network resources through mapped
drive letters. When the Management application must access a remote resource (or any process
that is running in a different security context), you should use the Universal Naming Convention
(UNC) name to access the resource. For more information about services and redirected drives, refer
to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/180362/en-us.
Configuring backup to a network drive is not supported on UNIX systems.
It is recommended that this configuration be completed on the Local client (the client application
running on the Server) so that the backup path and location can be confirmed.
To configure the backup function to a network drive, complete the following steps.
1. Select Server > Options.
The Options dialog box displays.
2. Select Backup in the Category list.
The currently defined directory displays in the Backup Output Directory field.
3. Select the Enable Backup check box, if necessary.
4. Choose one or more of the following options:
• Select the Include FTP Root Directory check box.
If you select the FTP Root directory, the FTP Root sub-directories, Technical Support and
Trace Dump, are selected automatically and you cannot clear the sub-directory selections.
If you do not select the FTP Root directory, the sub-directories can be selected individually.
• Select the Include Technical Support Directory check box, if necessary.
• Select the Include Upload Failure Data Capture Directory check box, if necessary.
5. Enter the time (using a 24-hour clock) you want the backup process to begin in the Next
Backup Start Time Hours and Minutes fields.
6. Select an interval from the Backup Interval drop-down list to set how often backup occurs.
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7.C l ic k Browse to choose the network share and directory to which you want to back up your
data, or enter the network share and directory path.
You must specify the directory in a network share format (for example,
\\network-name\share-name\directory). Do not use the drive letter format (C:\directory).
8. If you want to configure backup to a network drive on a Windows system, complete the
following steps.
a. Enter the name of the Windows domain or workgroup in which you are defined in the
Domain Workgroup field.
You must be authorized to write to the network device.
b. Enter your Windows login name in the User Name field.
c.Enter your Windows password in the Password field.
9. Click Apply or OK.
The application verifies that the device is accessible and that the server can write to it.
If the device does not exist or you are not authorized to write to the network drive, an error
message displays that states you have entered an invalid device path or invalid network
credentials. Click OK to go back to the Options dialog box and fix the error.
Backup occurs, if needed, at the interval you specified.
Enabling backup
Backup is enabled by default. However, if it has been disabled, complete the following steps to
enable the function.
1. Select Server > Options.
The Options dialog box displays.
2. Select Backup in the Category list.
3. Select the Enable Backup check box.
4. Click Apply or OK.
Disabling backup
Backup is enabled by default. If you want to stop the backup process, you need to disable backup.
To disable the backup function, complete the following steps.
1. Select Server > Options.
The Options dialog box displays.
2. Select Backup in the Category list.
3. Clear the Enable Backup check box.
4. Click Apply or OK.
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Viewing the backup status
The Management application enables you to view the backup status at a glance by providing a
backup status icon on the Status Bar. The following table illustrates and describes the icons that
indicate the current status of the backup function.
IconDescription
Backup in Progress—displays the following tooltip: “Backup started at hh:mm:ss, in progress...
XX directories are backed up.”
Countdown to Next Scheduled Backup—displays the following tooltip: “Next backup scheduled
at hh:mm:ss.”
Backup Disabled—displays the following tooltip: “Backup is disabled.”
Backup Failed—displays the following tooltip: “Backup failed at hh:mm:ss mm/dd/yyyy.”
Changing the backup interval
When the backup feature is enabled, your SAN is protected by automatic backups. The backups
occur every 24 hours by default. However, you can change the interval at which backup occurs.
Do NOT modify the backup.properties file.
To change the backup interval, complete the following steps.
1. Select Server > Options.
The Options dialog box displays.
2. Select Backup in the Category list.
3. Select an interval from the Backup Interval drop-down list to set how often backup occurs.
4. Click Apply or OK.
The minimum value is 6 hours and the maximum value is 24 hours.
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Starting immediate backup
You must have backup privileges to use the Backup Now function.
To start the backup process immediately, complete one of the following procedures:
Using the Backup Icon, right-click the Backup icon and select Backup Now.
OR
1. Select Server > Options.
The Options dialog box displays.
2. Select Backup in the Category list.
3. Click Backup Now.
The backup process begins immediately. There is no confirmation message.
4. Click Apply or OK.
Reviewing backup events
The Master Log, which displays in the lower left area of the main window, lists the events that occur
on the Fabric.
If you do not see the Master Log, select View > All Panels.
The following backup events appear in the Master Log:
• Backup started
• Backup error
• Backup Enabled
• Backup Disabled
• Backup Now
• Backup destination change
• Backup interval change
• Backup start time change
• Domain workgroup change
• User name change
• User password change
• Number of files backed up on completion
• Network share access problem when backup starts or during backup (not when the backup
configuration is changed)
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You cannot restore data from a previous version of the Management application.
You cannot restore data from a different edition of the Management application.
The Management application helps you to protect your data by backing it up automatically. The
data can then be restored, as necessary.
The data in the following directories is automatically backed up to disk. The data includes the
following items:
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• Backup\databases — contains database and log files.
• Backup\data — contains M-EOS switches Element Manager data files (including Dump files,
Data collection progress files, Director/Switch firmware files FAF files, Switch technical
supportSave, and Switch backup files) and Fabric OS miscellaneous files.
• Backup\conf – contains the Management application configuration files.
• Backup\cimom – contains the SMIA configuration files.
In a disaster recovery situation, it is possible that configuration changes made less than 45
minutes before Server loss (depending on the backup interval you set) could be missing from the
backup.
Restoring data
1. (Windows) Open the Server Management Console from the Start menu on the Management
application server.
OR
(UNIX) Open Install_Home/bin from the Management application server and type
the command line.
2. Click the Services tab.
The tab lists the Management application services.
3. Click Stop Services to stop all of the services.
4. Click the Restore tab.
5. Browse to the backup location.
Browse to the location specified in the Output Directory field on the Options dialog box Backup pane.
6. Click Restore.
Upon completion, a message displays the status of the restore operation. Click OK to close the
message and the Server Management Console. For the restored data to take effect, re-launch
the Configuration Wizard using the instructions in “Launching the Configuration Wizard” on
page 17.
./smc.sh at
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Restoring data to a new server
If your Management application server fails and you must recover information to a new server,
restore the data (Refer to “Restoring data” on page 65 for complete instructions).
You can reset the display to the default settings.
Resetting your display
You can reset your system to display the default display settings. Note that returning to current
settings after a reset may require configuring each global fabric or group setting individually. The
following table (Table 5) details the settings that change with reset and the associated default
state.
TABLE 5Default display settings
SettingsDefault State
Show port Disabled.
Show connected end device Set to Hide All.
Map LayoutSet to default for Groups.
Line TypesSet to default for Groups.
Port DisplaySet to Attached Ports only.
Map FlyoversSet to include the following properties:
• Product Display—Name, Device Type, WWN, IP Address, and Domain ID.
• Connection Display—Name (port), Address, Node WWN, Port WWN, and Port #.
Product ListSet to only display basic property list.
Table Column OrderSet to default for open system.
To reset the Management application to the default display and view settings, complete the
following steps.
1. Select Server > Options.
The Options dialog box displays.
2. Select Display in the Category list.
3. Click Reset Display.
4. Click Yes on the reset confirmation message.
The display and view settings are immediately reset to the default display settings (as detailed
in the Default display Settings table (Table 5)).
5. Click Apply or OK to save your work.
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The connectivity map can be configured to display or not display end nodes. This option enables
you to set the end node display for all newly discovered fabrics. Note that disabling end node
display limits the connectivity map to emphasize switch members only.
Displaying end nodes
To display end nodes when discovering a new fabric, complete the following steps.
3. Select the Show connected end nodes when new fabric is discovered check box to display end
nodes on your system.
Before changes can take effect, the topology must be rediscovered.
4. Click Apply or OK to save your work.
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Ethernet events
An Ethernet event occurs when the Ethernet link between the Management Server and the
managed device is lost. You can configure the application to enable events when the Ethernet
connection is lost.
Enabling Ethernet events
The Options dialog box enables you to configure the Management application to generate an
Ethernet event after a device is offline for a specific period of time.
To enable Ethernet events, complete the following steps.