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Contents

Preface

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Getting Software Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Chapter 1 Introducing Web Tools

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Advantages of Web Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Capabilities of Web Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Web Tools Main Views. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Chapter 2 Installing Web Tools

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Switch Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Workstation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Installing a Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Configuring the Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Installing the Java Plug-in on the Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Launching Web Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Chapter 3 Fabric View

Fabric View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Fabric Events View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

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Fabric Topology View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Name Server Table View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

The Name Server Table also includes the following columns: . . . . . . . 3-10

Zone Administration View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Switch/Port Level Zoning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

WWN Level Zoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

AL_PA Level Zoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

Mixed Level Zoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40

Chapter 4 Switch View

Switch Events View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Fabric Watch View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Alarm Notifications Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Configure Thresholds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Current Settings Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

Performance Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

Graph Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

Performance Monitor Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

Performance Graphs Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Additional Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37

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Administrative Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38

Switch Settings Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40

User Admin Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42

Firmware/Configuration File Administration Tab . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43

SNMP Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45

License Administration Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47

Remote Switch Tab (Optional Software) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49

QuickLoop Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50

Configure Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53

Extended Fabric Tab (Optional Software) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55

Network Configuration Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57

Port Settings Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58

Routing Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60

Trunk Information Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62

Report Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-63

Telnet Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64

Chapter 5 Port View

Port Information View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

PortStats Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

GBIC Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Loop Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Glossary

Index

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Preface

Web Tools v3.0 is a standard feature on the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Entry Switch 8B, FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 8B, and FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B products. It is supported on the HP Brocade 2400/2800 switches and the HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 running Fabric OS version a2.4.1 or later, and on the FC Entry S witch 8B, FC Swit ch 8B, and FC 16B prod ucts using Fabr ic OS ve rsion

3.0.1b or later.

About This Guide

This guide provides the following information about Web Tools:

Related Publications

Related product information can be found in the following publications. Provided with the FC Entry Switch 8B and FC Switch 8B:

• HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Entry Switch 8B and FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 8B Getting Started

Guide (A7346-90902)

• HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Entry Switch 8B and FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 8B Documentation

CD (A7346-11001)

Chapter 1

Introducing Web Tools

Provides an overview of Web Tools.

Chapter 2

Installing Web Tools

Provides instructions for installing Web Tools.

Chapter 3

The Fabric View

Provides information about configuring and using Web Tools Fabric View.

Chapter 4

The Switch View

Provides information about configuring and using Web Tools Switch View.

Chapter 5

The Port View

Provides information about configuring and using Web Tools Port View.

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Provided on the FC Entry Switch 8B and FC Switch 8B Documentation CD, and at the HP Web site at

http://www.hp.com/support/fc8B:

• HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Entry Switch 8B and FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 8B Getting Started

Guide (A7346-90902)

• HP Sur est o re FC 1Gb/2Gb Ent r y Swit c h 8B and FC 1Gb/2 Gb Swi tc h 8B Ins tal lat i on and

Reference Guide

• Fabric OS Reference Manual, version 3. 0

• Fabric OS Procedures Guide, version 3.0

• Fabric OS Version 3.0.1b Release Notes

• Fabric Watch User’s Guide, version 3.0

• QuickLoop User’s Guide, version 3.0

• Web Tools User’s Guide, version 3.0

• Distributed Fabrics User’s Guide, version 3.0

• Zoning User’s Guide, version 3.0

• MIB Reference Manual, version 3.0

• IS L Tr un ki ng User ’s Gu ide , version 3.0

• Advanced Performance Monitoring User’s Guide, version 3.0

• Me rg i ng Hete r og e neou s F abr ic s Ins t ru ctions

Provided with the FC 16B:

• HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Quick Start Guide (A7340-96002)

• HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Documentation CD (A7340-11001)

Provided on the FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Documentation CD and at the HP Web site at

http://www.hp.com/support/fc16B:

• HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Quick Start Guide (A7340-96002)

• HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16 B Installation and Reference Guide

• Fabric OS Reference Manual, version 3. 0

• Fabric OS Procedures Guide, version 3.0

• Fabric OS Version 3.0.1 Release Notes

• Fabric Watch User’s Guide, version 3.0

• QuickLoop User’s Guide, version 3.0

• Web Tools User’s Guide, version 3.0

• Distributed Fabrics User’s Guide, version 3.0

• Zoning User’s Guide, version 3.0

• MIB Reference Manual, version 3.0

• IS L Tr un ki ng User ’s Gu ide , version 3.0

• Advanced Performance Monitoring User’s Guide, version 3.0

• Me rg i ng Hete r og e neou s F abr ic s Ins t ru ctions

Information about Fi b re C hann e l st an dards and Fibre Channel in general can be f oun d o n t he Fi b re Channel Industry Association Web site, located at

http://www.fibrechannel.com.

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System Requirements and Compatibility

Compatibility with other Products

Fabric OS version 3.0.1b or later can be installed and run on the FC Entry Switch 8B, FC Switch 8B, and FC 16B products.

The FC Entry Switch 8B, FC Switch 8B, and FC 16B switch running Fabric OS version 3.0.1b or later can operate in the same fabric with the HP B rocad e 2 400 /2 800 an d F C 616 4 s wi t ches run ni ng the a2.4.1 or later versions of Fabric OS.

For more informatio n ab out configuring FC Entry Switch 8B, F C Sw it ch 8 B, F C 1 6B , HP B rocad e 2400/2800, and FC 6164 products to operate in the same fabric, contact your switch supplier.

Getting Help

For information for the FC Entry Switch 8B and FC Switch 8B, visit the HP Web site at

http://www.hp.com/support/fc8B. For the most current technical support information for the FC

16B, visit the HP Web site at

http://www.hp.com/support/fc16B. This includes hardware and

software support, all repairs, and spare components. Be prepared to provide the following information to the support personnel:

• Switch serial number

• Switch world wide name

• Output from the supportShow telnet command

• Detailed description of the problem

• Topology configuration

• Troubleshooting steps already performed

Getting Software Updates

For information on obtaining sof tware up dates co n tact you r HP acco unt r e pres entative or technical support.

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Introducing Web Tools

This chapter provides the following information:

• Overview on page 1-1

• Advantages of Web Tools on page 1-1

• Capabilities of Web Tools on page 1-2

• Web Tools Main Views on page 1-3

Overview

Web Tools runs on Fabric OS version 3.0.1b or later and provides a graphical interface that allows the administrator to monitor and manage entire fabrics and individual switches and ports from a standard workstation.

Note: In this Guide references to GBIC in the text and on the product screens represent Small

Form Factor Pluggable units (SFPs).

Advantages of Web Tools

Web Tools is an excellent partner to the traditional Telnet commands, and in many ways can provide faster and more effective results than can be achieved strictly through a Command Line Interface.

Following are some of the features that make Web Tools an important part of the switch management and administration process:

• Web Tools can be used simultaneously with Telnet commands. Simply open a second window

and you can take advantage of the benefits of both interfaces at the same time.

• Web Tools can help you find the appropriate Telnet command to perform a desired function.

For instance, you can perform a function using Web Tools, and watch in a second window as the Telnet commands are displayed.

• Web Tools can be used from a standard workstation and provides the user the advantage of

being “virtually” in front of any fabric, switch, or port.

• Web Tools makes zoning a simple “click and drag” process, rather than having to tediously

type out IP addresses and port numbers to put in a configuration.

• Web Tools provides the “Performance Monitor” feature. This feature allows you to view the

status and traffic of a switch or port in seconds by easily creating a variety of ef fective gr aphs .

• Web Tools is easy and intuitive to use.

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Capabilities of Web Tools

Web Tools provides the following information and capabilities:

• Monitoring and managing the entire fabric.

• Monitoring and managing individual switches.

• Monitoring and managing individual ports.

When monitoring and managing the entire fabric, Web Tools allows you to perform the following functions:

When monitoring and managing individual switches, Web Tools allows you to perform the following functions:

View the status of all the switches in the fabric. See Fabric View on page 3-1. Access event logs for entire fabric. See Fabric Events View on page 3-5 Set-up and manage Zoning functions. See The Name Server Table also includes

the following columns: on page 3-10. Access to the Name Server Table. See Name Server Table View on page 3-8. Access Telnet functions. See Telnet Interface on page 4-64. Use switch beaconing for rapid identification in

large fabric environments.

See Beacon on page 4-4.

Name and zone QuickLoops. See Loop Tab on page 5-8 or the

QuickLoop Tab on page 4-50.

View summary information about each switch. See Config on page 3-48. View event logs for individual switches. See Switch Events View on page 4-4. Perform switch configuration and

administration.

See Administrative Interface on page 4-38,

the Switch Settings Tab on page 4-40, and

the Current Settings tab in the Fabric

Watch View on page 4-17. Use the ability to upgrade Fabric OS and

license key administration.

See Firmware/Configuration File

Administration Tab on page 4-43. Use report capability for switch configuration

information.

See Report Tab on page 4-63.

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When monitoring and managing individual ports, Web Tools allows you to perform the following functions:

Web Tools Main Views

Web Tools provides access to and information about the fabric through a number of separate windows, called “vie ws”, mak i ng i t possible to manage and monitor sev eral as pects o f the fabric at the same time.

The main views available through Web Tools are:

1. Fabric View

2. Switch View

3. Port Information View

View the port status. See PortStats Tab on page 5-3. View information about GBIC (Gigabit

Interface Converter) Serial IDs.

See GBIC Tab on page 5-5.

Vi ew and manage loop informati on. See Loop Tab on page 5-8, Q uickLoop Tab

on page 4-50, or The Name Server Table also includes the following columns: on page 3-10.

Vi ew port performance, including frame coun ts (frames in, frames out) and error counts.

See Current Settings tab in the Fabric Watch View on page 4-17.

Initial Display Upon Launching Web Tools: Fabric View

Figure 1-1 Fabric View

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1. Fabric View Displays a control panel that provides access to fab ric-wide options, a panel

for each switch in the fabric, plus a legend that explains the meaning of the background colors on the Switch icons. Each panel contains an icon that represents the switch itself, in addition to icons for Switch Events and the Administrative and Telnet interfaces. The background color of the switch icon represents the status of that particular switch or Integrated Fabric (as defined by the legend provided in the window).

Note: Switch status is calculated approximately once per second;

however the initial calculation does not occur until 30-60 seconds after the switch is booted. It is calculated from the state of data structures in the switch, and stored as the variable “switchStatus”.

Note: For all statuses that are based on erro rs per time interval, any errors

will cause the status to show faulty until the entire sample interval has passed .

For information about the functions that are accessible through Fabric View, see Fabric View on page 3-1.

Accessible from Fabric View: Switch View

Figure 1-2 Switch View

2. Switch View Displays informat ion abou t indi vidual switches, including a real-time view of switch status. Accessed by selecting the Switch icon on a switch panel. The Switch View is also the launch point for the Switch Events View, T elnet Interface, Fabric W atch View, Administrative Interface, Perfo rmance Vi ew, and Port Informati on View. It incl udes i cons that disp lay t he stat us of the switch fans, temperature monitors, and beacon.

For information about the functions that are accessible through the Switch View, see The items and information available in Switch View on page 4-2.

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Note: Each “main view” has several layers, or sub-views, that allow for more complex

functionality. For more information about what you can do with these views, see C hapter 3

Fabric View on page 3-1, Chapter 4 Telnet Interface on page 4-1, or Chapter 5 Port Information View on page 5-1.

Accessible From Switch View: Port Information View

Figure 1-3 Port Information View

3. Port Information View

Displays statistics and status for the selected port, GBIC, or loop. Accessed by selecting the icon for the relevant port in Switch View.

For information about the functions that are accessible through the Port View, see Port Information View on page 5-1.

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Chapter

Installing Web Tools

This chapter provides the following information:

• Requirements on page 2-1

• Installation on page 2-2

• Laun ching Web Tools on page 2-4

Requirements

The workstation and the switch must both meet specific requirements for the correct installation and operation of Web Tools.

Switch Requirements and Compatibility

Compatibility with other HP Products

Fabric OS version 3.0.1b or later can be installed and run on FC Entry Switch 8B, FC Switch 8B, and FC 16B.

Switches running Fabric OS version 3.0.1b or later can operate in the same fabric with HP Brocade 2400/2800 and HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 switches running a2.4.1 or later versions of Fabric OS.

For more information about configuring HP Brocade 2400/2800, FC 6164, FC Entry Switch 8B, FC Switch 8B, and FC 16B switches to operate in the same fabric, contact your switch su pplier.

Workstation Requirements

The following items are required for the correct installation and operation of Web Tools:

• One of the following operating systems:

• Solaris 2.61 or later

• Windows 98 or 2000

• Windows NT 4.0

• Adequate RAM (required for Windows operating systems only):

• 128 MB for fabric s of 21 switches or less

• 256 MB for fabrics containing more than 21 switches

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• 5 MB of free disk space

• One of the following Web browsers:

• Netscape Communicator 4.6x or later.

• Internet Explorer 4.01 or later.

Note: The browser must be configured to work with Web T oo l s. F or in for mat ion about how

to do this, see Installi ng a Web Browser on page 2-2.

• The correct version of the Java plug-in for the operating system:

• Windows 98, NT, or 2000: Java plug-in up to the 1.2.2-008 version.

• Solaris: Java plug-in version 1.2.2-02 for Solaris, in cl udi ng the J a va p lug-i n patc h cr eat ed

by Sun for Solaris.

Installation

Preparing to use Web Tools to manage your fabric requires the following steps:

• Installation of one of the supported Web browsers on the workstation, if not already installed.

• Configuration of the Web browser for use with Web Tools.

• Installation of the required Java plug-in on the workstation, if not already installed.

Installing a Web Browser

If not already installed, install one of the following browsers:

• Netscape Communicator 4.6x or later (available at http://www.netscape.com).

• Internet Explorer 4.01 or later (available at http://www.microsoft.com).

Configuring the Web Browser

Specific browser settings are required for the correct operation of Web Tools with either Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer.

Configuring Netscape Communicator

The Web browser cache must be cleared after the installation of Fabric OS. Some browsers use local cache copies of jar files and/or image files to improve performance (depending on th e options selected in browser), which can cause incorrect display in Web Tools.

To remove cached files from Netscape Communicator:

1. Select Edit > Preferences.

2. Select Advanced in the left text box to expand it, then click Cache.

3. Select Clear Memory Cache on the Cache panel.

4. Select Clear Disk Cache.

5. Select OK.

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6. Exit and relaunch the browser.

Configuring Internet Explorer

Correct operation of Web Tools with Internet Explorer requires clearing the browser cache after installation, and specifying the appropriate settings for browser refresh frequency and process model.

• The browser cache must be cleared after the installation of Fabric OS. The browser may use

local cache copies of jar files and/or image files to improve performance (depending on options selected in browser), which can cause incorrect display.

To remove cached files from Internet Explorer:

1. Select Internet Options from the View menu if using Internet Explorer 4.x, or from the Tools menu if using 5.x.

2. Select the General tab.

3. Click Delete Files... (under “Temporary Internet Files”).

4. Click OK, then exit and relaunch the browser.

• Browser pages must be refreshed at every visit to ensure the correct operation of the Switch

Admin feature. To set the refresh frequency:

1. Select Internet Options from the View menu if using Internet Explorer 4.x, or from the Tools menu if using 5.x.

2. Select the General tab and click Settings (under “Temporary Internet Files”).

3. Under “Check for newer versions of stored pages”, select “Every visit to the page”.

• The correct Browser Process Model must be selected.

T o select the Browser Process Model:

1. Select View > Internet Options if using Internet Explorer 4.x, or Tools > Internet Options if using Internet Explorer 5.x.

2. Select the Advanced tab and click to expand the Browsing category.

3. Under “Browsing”, select “Browse in a new process” if using Internet Explorer 4.x, or “Launch browser windows in a separate process” if using Internet Explorer 5.x.

Installing the Java Plug-in on the Workstation

A Java plug-in must be installed on the workstation for the correct operation of Web Tools. The required ve rsion depends on the oper ating system.

Installing the Java Plug-in on Solaris

Solaris workstations requ ire both the Java pl ug-in version 1 .2.2-02 for S olaris and the pat ch created by Sun Microsystems, Inc. for use with the Java plug-in on Solaris.

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To install th e Java plug-in on Solaris:

1. Locate the Java plug-in on the internet, such as at the Sun Microsystems Web site.

2. Follow the instructions to install the Java plug-in for Solaris.

3. Open the .cshrc file and set the path to the Java plug-in executable file. For example, the following could be added to the .cshrc file:

NPX_PLUG-IN_PATH=/opt/NSCPcom/plug-in export NPX_PLUG_IN_PATH

To install th e patch on Solaris:

1. Go to the Web site at

http://access1.sun.com, use the SEARCH option, enter the string

“108593” in the search field, and press <Enter>.

2. Follow the link to download the patch, and exit the browser when done.

3. Install the patch and reboot the system.

4. Relaunch the browser and enter the switch's IP Address.

Installing the Java Plug-in on Windows 2000 or NT

Windows 98, 2000 and NT workstations require Java plug-in version 1.2.2-008 or later.

To determine the version of the Java plug-in installed on Windows 98, NT, or 2000, and install if necessary:

1. Launch the Java Plug-in C ontr ol Panel from Start > Programs > Ja va Plug -in Contr o l Pane l and turn on the Java Console.

2. Launch the Web browser, enter the name or IP address of a switch running Fabric OS.

3. Press <Enter>. The switch launches the Java Plug-in console, which displays the Java plug-in version

currently installed.

4. Determine whether the correct Java plug-in version is installed, and install if necessary:

• If the correct version is installed, Web Tools is ready to use.

• If no Java plug-in is installed, point the browser towards a switch running Fabric OS,

follow the link to the Sun Microsystems Web site, download the correct Java plug-in, then double-click the downloaded file to install the plug-in.

• If an outdated version is currently installed, uninstall it, relaunch the browser, enter the

address of a switch running Fabric OS, follo w the l ink to th e Sun Micros yst ems Web site, and download the new Java plug-in.

Launching Web Tools

You can launch Web Tools once the Java plug-in is installed on the client machine.

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Installing Web Tools

To launch Web Tools:

1. Launch the Web browser.

2. Enter the switch name or IP address in the Location/Address field

(Example: http://switch name/) and press <Enter>. Web Tools launches, displaying the default view, Fabric View.

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Fabric View

This chapter describes the views and interfaces available through the Fabric View of Web Tools, which consist of the following:

• Fabric Events View

• Fabric Topology View

• Name Server Table View

• Zone Admi nis trat ion View

Note: Switches can be accessed through different methods, such as through the Front Panel,

Telnet, SNMP, and the Web, any of which can occur simultaneously. To verify that modifications are correctly applied, ensure that the switch is modified from only one connection at a time.

Fabric View

The Fabric View is the first Web page that displays when you connect to a switch, and it provides access to specific information about each switch, in addition to other options and a legend explaining the colors used to indicate switch status. Every switch in the fabric is represented by a switch panel in Fabric View and can be managed from Web Tools.

To launch Web Tools and access Fabric View:

1. Launch Web Tools See Launching Web Tools on page 2-4 for more information. The Fabric View displays by default. Note: This switch is assumed to be the local domain.

For information specific to a QuickLoop to be available, the QuickLoop switch must be the host domain.

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Web Tools launches, displaying Fabric View in detailed view as shown in Figure 3-1. The Fabric View consists of two logical parts:

• Control Panel

• Switch Panel

Control Panel Switch Panel

Figure 3-1 Detailed View of Fabric View

To see the Summary view of the Fabric View, select the Summary View button on the left side of the Fabric View.

Control Panel

Switch Panel

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Fabric View with the Summary view selected is displayed as shown in Figure 3-2.

Control Panel Switch Panel

Figure 3-2 Summary View of Fabric View

Button and Icons that appear in Fabric View

Control Panel

Switch Panel

The Control Panel (on the left side of Figure 3-1)

Fabric Events The Fabric Events View provides a running log of

events in the fabric. Select to open Fabric Events View (for additional information, refer to the Fabric Events View in this document).

Fabric Topology The Fabric Topology View summarizes the physical

configuration of the fabric from the perspective of the “local domain” (the domain of the switch entered as a URL in the Web browser). Select to open Fabric T opo l ogy View (for additional information, refer to the Fabric Topology View in this document) .

Name Server The Name Server Table View provid es the n ame s erv er

entries listed in the Simple Name Server database. Select to open Name Server Table View (for additional information, refer to the Name Server Table View in this document).

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Zone Admin Select to open Zone Administration View.

Summary/Detail View Toggle to view either the Summary or Detail version of

Fabric View. The Summary version shows abbreviated switch panels (see Figure 3-2). The default view is Detail.

Status legend Defines meaning of colors visible in the background of

the switch icons. Each color indicates a different operational state:

• Green Healthy

• Yellow Marginal (mix of good and faulty

readings)

• Red Down (more than two faulty

readings)

• Gray Unknown or unmonitored

If no data is available from a switch, the most recent background color remains displayed.

Note: For all statuses that are based on errors p er time

interval, any errors will cause the status to show faulty until the entire sample interval has passed.

The Switch Panel (on the right side of Figure 3-1)

Switch Select to open Switch View for the switch. Each switch

type is represented by a different icon. The backgroun d color around the icon indicates the status of the switch (for information about this view, see Switch View).

Events Select to open Switch Events View to display the

switch events log (for information about this view, see Switch Events View).

Admin Select to open Switch Administration View (for

information about this view, see Administrative Interface).

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Fabric Events View

The Fabric Events View provides a running log of events for all switches in the fabric. Accessing Fabric Topology View:

1. Launch Web Tools, displaying Fabric View.

2. Select the Fabric Events icon. For more information, see Button and Icons that appear in Fabric View on page 3-3. The Fabric Events window is shown in Figure 3-3.

Figure 3-3 Fabric Events View

Note: To sort the events by a particular column, select the column header. To resize a column,

drag the column divider.

Telnet Select to launch the Telnet Interface for the switch (for

information about this view, see Telnet Interface).

polled at: or unreachable since: Time of the last status check, or if currently

unavailable, the time of the last successful status check.

Name: The name of the switch. Fabric OS version: Version of Fabric OS installed on the switch. Domain ID: A number that uniquely identifies the switch within the

fabric.

Ethernet IP: Ethernet IP address. Ethernet Mask: Ethernet subnetmask. FCnet IP: Fibre channel IP address. FCnet Mask: Fibre channel subnetmask. Gateway IP: Gatewa y IP address. WWN: Unique numeric identifier for the switch; assigned by

manufacturer.

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Following is a description of the columns in the Fabric Events view:

Switch Name of switch. Num... (number) Event number for affected switch. Time Time of event. Count Number of consecutive occurrences of same event. Level Severity level of event:

0 panic (switch reboots) 1 critical 2 error 3 warning 4 information 5debug

Message Description of event.

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Fabric Topology View

The Fabric Topology View summarizes the physical configuration of the fabric from the perspective of the “local domain” (the domain of the switch entered as a URL in the Web browser). This includes information about the “destination domains” (all other domains in the fabric) and the paths between each destination domain and the local domain.

To access Fabric Topology View:

1. Launch Web Tools launches, displaying Fabric View.

2. Select the Fabric Topology icon. For more information, see Button and Icons that appear in Fabric View on page 3-3. The Fabric Topology View displays, as shown in Figure 3-4.

Figure 3-4 Fabric Topology View

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Following is a description of the fields in the Fabric Topology View.

Name Server Table View

The Name Server Table View provides the name server entries listed in the Simple Name Server database. This includes all name server entries for the fabric, not only those that are local to the local domain. Each row in the table represents a different device.

To access Name Server Table View:

1. Launch Web Tools, displaying Fabric View.

2. Select the Name Server Table View For more information, see Button and Icons that appear in Fabric View on page 3-3. The Name Server window displays, as shown in Name Server Table View on page 3-9.

View Fabric Topology from Switch [switch name]:

Lists the switch in the domain that is assumed to be the local domain.

There are a total of [n] domains in the fabric.

The number of domains in the fabric.

Local domain ID: A number that uniquely identifies the local switch within the

fabric, and the name of the switch.

Domain ID: (may be more than one)

A number that uniquely identifies the switch within the fabric, and the name of the switch.

Active Paths: This line is followed by information about each destination

domain, including information about each of the paths between that domain and the local domain.

Destination Domain ID: The ID of the destination domain that is described in the

lines following the ID. This information and the two lines following it display for each destination domain in the fabric.

Destination’s Worldwide Name:

The WWN of the destination domain.

Number of Paths: The number of active paths between the destination domain

and the local domain.

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Figure 3-5 Name Server Table View

Note: T o sort the events by a particular column, click the column h eader . To resize a column,

drag the column divider.

The following fields are included in the Name Server Table View:

Auto Refresh Check to enable Auto Refresh or uncheck to disable. Auto Refresh

Interval

If Auto Refresh is checked, enter the number of seconds for the refresh interval.

Refresh Select to refresh the window immediately. Done Select to close the window.

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The Name Server Table also includes the following columns:

Zone Administration View

Administrative privileges are required to access this view. Use Zoning to setup barriers between different operating environments as needed for reasons of security, maintenance, or testing.

Note: The following section is intended to describe Zoning configurations when using Web T ools

specifically. For more detailed information about Zoning, see the Zoning User’s Guide.

Accessing the Zone Administration View:

1. Launch Web Tools, displaying Fabric View

2. Select the Zone Admin icon. For more information, see Button and Icons that appear in Fabric View on page 3-3. A prompt disp l ays requesting User Name and Password.

3. Enter User Name and Password.

4. Select OK.

Domain # The domain ID of the switch to which the device is connected. Port # The number of the switch port to which the device is connected. Port ID The port ID of the device (24-bit hexadecimal value). Port Type The port type of the device (N for fabric direct attached port or NL for

fabric direct attached loop port).

Port WWN The worldwide name of the device port. Node WWN The worldwide name of the device node. Symbolic Name The symbolic name of the device assigned through the SCSI INQUIRY

command.

FC4 Types The Fibre Channel FC4 layer type s su pp ort ed by th e devi ce, su ch as IP

or FCP.

COS The Fibre Channel classes of service supported by the device. Fabric Port Name The name of the fabric port in use by the device. Port IP Address The IP address of the fabric port. Hard Address The hard address of the fabric port. Member of Zones The zones to which this device belongs. This column does not update

when the table is refreshed. To view updated zoning information, close and reopen the Name Server Table.

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Fabric View

The Zoning Selection menu displays, as shown in Figure 3-6. Note: For information specific to Qu ickLoop to b e available, the Qu ickLoop s witch must be

the local domain.

Figure 3-6 Zoning Selecti on View

When administering Zoning, the following steps are recommended:

1. Define zone aliases to establish groupings.

2. Add zone members.

3. Place zones into one or more zone configurations.

4. Enable one of the zone configurations (only one can be enabled at a time).

There are three separate methods for adding members to a zone

• A Member

• A Zone

• A Configuration

For more information about configuring Zoning, see the Zoning User’s Guide.

A description of each of the zoning schemes is shown in Table 3-1.

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Note: If a switch or device is added or removed from the network, it is necessary to save the

changes and relaunch the Zone Administration view for the changes to take effect.

Switch/Port Level Zoning

Upon selecting the Switch/Port Lev el Zoni ng but ton from th e Zoning S election men u and se lecting OK, the Switch/Port Level Zoning menu with the Port Alias tab displayed as shown in Figure 3-7.

Following is a list of the tabs provided in the Switch/Port Level Zoning menu:

• Port Alias

• Port Zone

• Quick Loop

• Port Fabric Assist

• Port Config

Port Alias Tab

The Port Alias tab shows only Domain/Ports that are in the fabric. This tab is used to configure zones that consist only of Domain/Ports and aliases that contain only Domain/Ports.The Port Alias tab is displayed as shown in Figure 3-7

Table 3-1 Zoning Schemes

Switch/Port Level Zoning

All alias, zoning and configuration file operations must be on ports. Aliases, zones and configuration files which have objects other than ports cannot be selected or operated on.

WWN Level Zoning All aliases, zoning and configuration file operations must be on

WWNs. Aliases, zones and configuration files which have objects other than WWNs cannot be selected or operated on.

AL_PA Level Zoning All aliases, zoning and configuration file operations must be on

AL_PA in a QuickLoop. Aliases, zones and configuration files which have objects other than AL_PAs in a QuickLoop cannot be selected or operated on.

Mixed Level Zoning In this mode, any object can be selected to be a member of a zone,

alias or configuration file. This mode doesn’t allow specification of a LUN.

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Figure 3-7 Port Alias tab of the Switch/Port Level Zoning menu

Following is a description of the fields on the Port Alias tab:

Alias Name Select an existing alias name to be modified. Create Alias Select to create a new alias. A new alias dialog displays. Enter a new

alias name that is unique. The new alias name cannot contain spaces.

Delete Alias Select to delete the alias selected in the Alias Name field. Deleting an

alias automatically removes it from all zones.

Rename Alias Select to rename the alias selected in the Alias Name field. A dialog

displays in which you can edit the alias name. Renaming an alias automatically renames it in all zones.

Member Selection List This field contains a list of potential alias members, incl udin g

switches, ports, WWNs, and QuickLoop AL_PAs, and Fabric Assists.

Add Mem Select to add the item selected in the Member Selection List to the

Alias Members list. You can add individual ports or an entire switch. If a switch is added, all ports on the switch are added. To add a device WWN, select either a node WWN (folder icon) or port WWN (blue circle icon) from the WWN sub-tree.

Remove Mem Select to remove the member selected from the Alias Name Member s

Selection list.

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Alias Members This field lists the members of the alias selected in the Alias Name

field. The name of this list depends on the name of the selected alias. If no alias is selected, the name displays as “Null Members”.

Search Mem Select to search for a Switch name, WWN, Alias, Zone, QuickLoop in

the Member Selection List based on the type of objects displayed in that list.

Add FA Host Click to add an FA Host that currently is not part of the fabric. Add Sw/Port Select to add a switch/port combinatio n that currently is not part of t he

fabric.

Add Switch/Port/Host Click to add a switch/port/host comb ination that currently is not part

of the fabric.

Ref Zone Select to refresh the local zoning data base copied from the switch.

This button automatically flashes red/gray if the fabric zoning data is changed by another client.

A/D WWN Select to add or delete a WWN to or from all the Aliases, Zones

defined.

Rpl WWN Select to replace a WWN with another one in all Aliases, Zones

defined.

OK Ap plies the changes to the switch and exits the frame. Apply Select to apply all changes made since the Zone Administration View

was opened, including changes made on other tabs in the view. Changes cannot be cancelled once applied.

Close Select to exit the frame without making any changes to the switch. Clr All S elect to clear all Aliases, Zones, Configs locally on the switch.

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Port Zone Tab

Use the Port Zone tab to specify which ports on a switch are to be in the selected zone and to create and manage zones. A zone can have one or multiple members, and can include switches, ports, WWNs, aliases, and QuickLoop AL_PAs. The Port Zone tab is shown in Figure 3-8.

Figure 3-8 The Port Zone tab of the Switch/Port Level Zoning menu

Following is a description of the fields on the Port Zone tab.

Zone Name To modify an existing zone, select a zone name. Create Zone Select to create a new zone. A dialog displays in which you can enter the

name of the new zone. All names must be unique and contain no spaces.

Delete Zone Select to delete the zone selected in the Zone Name field. Deleting a zone

automatically removes it from all zone configuration s.

Rename Zone Select to edit the name of the zone selected in the Zone Name field. A

dialog displays in which you can edit the name of the zone.

Search Mem Select to search the list of potential zone members. Member Selection

List

A list of potential zone members, including switches, ports, WWNs, aliases, and QuickLoop AL_PAs, and Fabric Assists.

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Add Mem Select to add the member selected in the Member Selection List to the

Zone Members list. If an entire switch is selected, all ports on the switch are added to the zone. You can also select individual port s. To add a device WWN, select either a node WWN (folder icon) or port WWN (blue circle icon) from the WWNs sub-tree. To add an alias to the zone, select it from the Aliases sub-tree (the alias must already exist).

Remove Mem Select to remove the selected member from the Zone name Members list. [Zone name]

Members

This field lists members of the zone selected in the Zone Name field. The name of this list depends on the name of the selected zone. If no zone is selected, the name displays as “null Members”.

Ref Zone Click to refresh the local zoning data base copied from the switch. This

button automatically flashes red/gray if the fabric zoning data is changed by another client.

A/D WWN Click to add or delete a WWN to or from all the Aliases, Zones defined. Rpl WWN Click to replace a WWN with another one in all Aliases, Zones defined. OK Applies the changes to the switch and exits the frame. Apply Click to apply all changes made since the Zone Administration View was

opened, including changes made on other tabs in the view. Changes cannot be cancelled once they are applied.

Close Click to exit the window with out m a ki ng any changes to the switch. Clr All Click to clear all Aliases, Zones, Configs locally on the switch.

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QuickLoop Tab

You can use the QuickLoop tab to create and manage QuickLoops if used in conjunction with Zoning. For information on managing the QuickLoop feature separately, see QuickLoop Tab on page 4-50 in this document.

The QuickLoop tab is shown in Figure 3-9.

Figure 3-9 The QuickLoop tab of the Switch/Port Level Zoning menu

Following is a description of the fields on the QuickLoop tab.

QuickLoop Name To modify an existing QuickLoop, select a QuickLoop name. Create Qloop Click to create a new QuickLoop. A dialog di sp la ys i n which you can

enter the name of the new QuickLoop. All names must be unique and contain no spaces.

Delete Qloop Click to delete the QuickLoop selected in the QuickLoop Name field.

Deleting a QuickLoop automatically removes it from all aliases, zones, and zone configurations, including the associated AL_PAs.

Rename Qloop Click to edit the name of the QuickLoop selected in the QuickLoop

Name field. A dialog displays in which you can edit the name of the QuickLoop.

Switch Selection List A list of the switches available to add to the QuickLoop.

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Search Mem Click to search for a Switch name, WWN, Alias, Zone, QuickLoop in

the Switch Selection List based on the type of objects displayed in that list.

Add Mem Click to add the switch selected in the Switch Selection List to the

QuickLoop Members list.

Remove Mem Click to remove the selected member from the QuickLoop Name list. [QuickLoop name]

Members

A list of the members of the QuickLoop currently selected in the QuickLoop Name field. The name of this list depends on the name of the selected QuickLoop. If no QuickLoop is selected, the name displays as “null Members”.

Apply Click to apply all changes made since the Zone Administration View

was opened, including changes made on other tabs in the view. Changes cannot be cancelled once they are applied.

Close Click to cancel all changes since the changes were last applied and to

exit Zone Administration. Changes cannot be cancelled once they are applied.

Clr All C lick to apply all changes made since the Zone Administration View

was opened and to exit the Zone Admini stration View.

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Port Fabric Assist Tab

Use the Port Fabric Assist tab to create and manage Fabric Assists. A QuickLoop license is required to use this tab. The Port Fabric Assist tab is shown in Figure 3-11.

Figure 3-10 The Port Fabric Assist tab of the Switch/Port Level Zoning menu

Following is a description of the fields on the Port Fabric Assist tab.

FA Name Select the existing Port Fabric Assist name to be modified. Create FA Click to create a new Port Fabric Assist name. A dialog

displays. Enter the name of the new Port Fabric Assist. All names must be unique and contain no spaces.

Delete FA Click to delete the Port Fabric Assist selected in the FA Name

field. Deleting a Port Fabric Assist automatically removes it from all aliases, zones, and zone configurations, including the associated AL_PAs.

Rename FA Click to edit the name of the Port Fabric Assist selected in the

FA Name field.

Member Selection List This field displays a list of members available to add to the

Port Fabric Assist list.

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Add FA Host Click to add the selected item as a host to the Port Fabric Assist

name list. Only a domain port or a WWN can be added as a host.

Add Mem Click to add the member selected in the Member Selection List

to the Port Fabric Assist name list.

Remove Mem Click to remove the selected member from the Port Fabric

Assist name list.

Search Mem Click to search for a Switch name, WWN, Alias, Zone,

QuickLoop, FA Zone in the Member Selection List based on the type of objects displayed in that list.

Add Switch/Port Click to add a switch/port combination that is not currently part

of the fabri c.

Add Switch/Port/Host Click to add a switch/port/h ost combination that currently is

not part of the fabric.

[Fabric Assist name] Members

This field displays a list of the members that belong to the Port Fabric Assist currently selected in the FA Name field. The name of this list depends on the name of the Port Fabric Assist selected. If no Port Fabric Assist is selected, the name displays as “null Members”.

Ref Zone Click to refresh the local zoning data base copied from the

switch. This button automatically flashes red/gray if the fabric zoning data is changed by another client.

A/D WWN Click to add or delete a WWN to or from all the Aliases,

Zones, FA Zones defined.

Rpl WWN Click to replace a WWN with another one in all Aliases, Zones,

FA Zones defined.

OK Click to apply changes made in this window and exit the

window.

Apply Click to apply all changes made including changes made on

other tabs in the view. Changes in this window cannot be cancelled once they are applied.

Close Click to exit the window without making any changes to the

switch.

Clr All Click to clear all Aliases, Zones, Configs, FA Zones locally on

the switch.

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Port Config Tab

Use the Port Config tab to create and manage zone configurations. Zone confi gu rati ons are us ed to enable or disable a group of zones at the same time. The Port Config tab is shown in Figure 3-11.

Figure 3-11 The Port Config tab of the Switch/Port Level Zoning menu

Following is a description of the fields and buttons that appear on the Port Config tab.

Cfg Name Select an existing configuration to modify. Create Cfg Click to create a new configuration. A dialog displays. Enter the name of

the new configuration. All names must be unique and contain no spaces.

Delete Cfg Click to delete the configuration selected in the Cfg Name field. Rename Cfg Click to edit the name of the configuration selected in the Cfg Name field. Zone/QLoop

Selection List

This field provides a list of the zones and QuickLoops available to add to the configuration.

Add Mem Click to add the switch selected in the Zone/QLoop Selection List to the

Config Members list.

Remove Mem Click to remove the selected member from the Config Members list. Search Mem Click to search for a Switch name, WWN, Alias, Zone, QuickLoop in the

Member Selection List based on the type of objects displayed in that list.

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Zoning Configuration Analysis screen

The Zoning Configuratio n Analys i s scr een di s plays a s umm ary o f t he sa ved con fi gur atio n an d attempts to point out some of the zoning conflicts before applying the changes to the switch. Some of the potential errors it might catch are:

• Ports/WWNs/Devices that are part of the selected configuration, but not part of the

fabric.

• Zones with only a single member.

The Zoning Configuration Analyze screen is shown in Figure 3-12.

Config Members The members of the configuration selected in the Cfg Name field. The

name of this list depends on the selection. Only one configuration can be enabled at a time; if none are enabled, zoning is not active in the fabric.

Enable Config Check to enable the configuration selected in the Cfg Name field, or

uncheck to disable it.

Disable Zoning Check to disable zoning. Analyze Config Analyzes the configuration that is selected along with it’s member zones

and aliases. A zoning configuration error screen (See Figure 3-11) appears in the event of a conflict.

Refresh Fabric Click to refresh the fabric view with the latest Domain/Port and WWN

changes.

Ref Zone Click to refresh the local zoning data base copied from the swit ch. This

button automatically flashes red/gray if the fabric zoning data is changed by another client.

A/D WWN Click to add or delete a WWN to or from all the Aliases, Zones defined. Rpl WWN Click to replace a WWN with another one in all Aliases, Zonesdefined. Apply Click to apply all changes made since the Zone Administration View was

opened, including changes made on other tabs in the view. Changes cannot be cancelled once they are applied.

Close Click to exit the window without making any changes to the switch. Ok Applies the changes to the switch and exits the window. Clr All Click to clear all Aliases, Zones, Configs locally on the window.

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Figure 3-12 Zoning Configuration Analysis screen

WWN Level Zoning

With WWN Zoning, only World Wide Names are displayed on the tabs. This wind ow is used to configure aliases, zones and configuration files. After selecting the WWN Level Zoning button from the Zoning Selection menu and clicking OK, the WWN Level Zoning menu displays.

Following is a list of the tabs provided in the WWN Level Zoning menu:

• WWN Alia s

• WWN Zone

• Quick Loop

• WWN Fabric Assist

• WWN Config

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WWN Aliases

Use the WWN Alias tab to configure WWN Aliases. Figure 3-13 shows the WWN Alias tab.

Figure 3-13 WWN Alias tab of the WWN Level Zoning menu

Following is a description of the fields on the WWN Alias tab.

Alias Name Select an existing alias to modify. Create Alias Click to create a new alias. A dialog displays in which you can enter

the name of the new alias. All names must be unique and contain no spaces.

Delete Alias Click to delete the alias select ed in the Alias Name field. Deleting an

alias automatically removes it from all zones.

Rename Alias Click to rename the alias selected in the Alias Name field. A dialog

displays in which you can edit the alias name. Renaming an alias automatically renames it in all zones.

Member Selection List A list of potential alias members, including switches, ports, WWNs,

and QuickLoop AL_PAs, and Fabric Assists.

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Alias Members This field lists the members of the alias selected in the Alias Name

field. The name of this list depends on the name of the selected alias. If no alias is selected, the name displays as “Null Members”.

Search Mem Click to search for a Switch name, WWN, Alias, Zone, Quic kLoop, in

the Member Selection List based on the type of objects displayed in that list.

Add FA Host Click to add the selected item as a host to the Members list. Only a

domain port or a WWN can be added as a host.

Add Mem Click to add the item selected in the Member Selection List to the

Remove Mem Click to remove the selected member from the Configuration name

list.

Add WWN Click to add a WWN that currently is not part of the Fabric. Ref Zone Click to refresh the local zoning data base copied from the switch.

This button automatically flashes red/gray if the fabric zoning data is changed by another client.

A/D WWN Click to add or delete a WWN to or from all the aliases, zones

defined.

Rpl WWN Click to replace WWN with another one in all aliases, zones defined. OK C lick to apply the changes to the switch and exit the window. Apply Click to apply the changes to the switch. Close Click to exit the window without making any changes to the switch. Clr All C lick to clear all aliases, zones, configs locally on the switch.

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WWN Zone

Use the WWN Zone tab to specify the members of the WWN Zone. In this window, only switches and WWN are available to be selected as members of the zone.

The WWN Zone tab is shown in Figure 3-14.

Figure 3-14 WWN Zone tab of the WWN Level Zoning menu

Following is a description of the fields on the WWN Zone tab.

Zone Name Select an existing zone member to modify. Create Zone Click to create a new zone member. Delete Zone Click to delete a zone member. Rename Zone Click to rename a zone member. Member Selection List This field displays a list of potential zone members, including

switches, ports, WWNs, and QuickLoop AL_PAs, and Fabric Assists.

Zone Members This field lists the zone members selected in the Zone Name field.

The name on this list depends on the name of the selected zone member. If a name is not selected, the name displays as “null Members”.

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Quick Loop

You can use the QuickLoop tab to create and manage QuickLoops if used in conjunction with Zoning. For information on managing the QuickLoop feature separately, see Loop Tab in this document.

The Quick Loop tab is shown in Figure 3-15.

Search Mem Click to search for a Switch name, WWN, Alias, Zone, Quic kLoop, in

the Member Selection List based on the type of objects displayed in that list.

Add Mem Click to add a member from the Member Selection list into the Zone

Member contents.

Remove Mem Click to remove a member from the Zone Member list. Add WWN Click to add a WWN that is not currently part of the Fabric. Ref Zone Click to refresh the local zoning data base copied from the switch.

This button automatically flashes red/gray if the fabric zoning data is changed by another client.

A/D WWN Click to add or delete a WWN to or from all the aliases, zones defined Rpl WWN Click to replace WWN with another one in all aliases, zones defined. OK C lick to apply the changes to the switch and exit the switch. Apply Click to apply the changes to the switch. Close Click to exit the window without making any changes to the switch. Clr All C lick to clear all aliases, zones, configs locally on the switch.

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Figure 3-15 QuickLoop tab of the WWN Level Zoning menu

Following is a description of the fields on the QuickLoop tab.

QuickLoop Name Select an existing QuickLoop member to modify. Create Qloop Click to create a new Quickloop member. Delete Qloop Click to delete a Quickloop member. Rename Qloop Click to rename a Quickloop member. Switch Selection List This field displays a list of potential QuickLoop members, including

switches, ports, WWNs, and QuickLoop AL_PAs, and Fabric Assist.

QuickLoop Members This field contains a list of the zone members selected in the

QuickLoop Name field. The name on thi s list depends on the nam e of

the selected QuickLoop member. If a name is not selected, the name displays as “null Members”.

Search Mem Click to search for a Switch name, WWN, Alias, Zone, QuickLoop in

the Member Selection List based on the type of objects displayed in that list.

Add Mem Click to add a member from the member selection list into the

QuickLoop member contents.

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WWN Fabric Assist

Use the WWN Fabric Assist tab to create and manage WWN Fabric Assists. A QuickLoop license is required to use this tab. The WWN Fabric Assist tab is shown in Figure 3-17.

Figure 3-16 WWN Fabric Assist tab of the WWN Level Zoning Menu

Remove Mem Click to remove a member from the QuickLoop m ember list when

selected.

Ref Zone Click to refresh the local zoning data base copied from the switch.

This button automatically flashes red/gray if the fabric zoning data is changed by another client.

A/D WWN Click to add or delete a WWN to or from all the aliases, zones

defined.

Rpl WWN Click to replace WWN with another one in all aliases, zones defined. OK C lick to apply the changes to the switch and exit the switch. Apply Click to apply the changes to the switch. Close Click to exit the window without making any changes to the switch.

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Following is a description of the fields on the WWN Fabric Assist tab.

FA Name Select an existing WWN F abric Assist name to modify. Create FA Click to create a new WWN Fabric Assist. A dialog displays.

Enter the name of the new WWN Fabric Assist. All names must be unique and contain no spaces.

Delete FA Click to delete the WWN Fabric Assist selected in the FA

Name field. Deleting a WWN Fabric Assist automatically removes it from all aliases, zones, and zone configurations, including the associated AL_PAs.

Rename FA Click to edit the name of the WWN Fabric Assist selected in

the FA Name field.

Member Selection List This field displays a list of members available to add to the

WWN Fabric Assist.

Add FA Host Click to add the selected item as a host to the WWN Fabric

Assist name list. Only a domain port or a WWN can be added as a host.

Add Mem Click to add the member selected in the Member Selection List

to the WWN Fabric Assist name list.

Remove Mem Click to remove the selected member from the WWN Fabric

Assist name list.

Search Mem Click to search for a Switch name, WWN, Alias, Zone,

QuickLoop, FA Zone in the Member Selection List based on the type of objects displayed in that list.

[WWN Fabric Assist name] FA Members

A list of the members that belong to the WWN Fabric Assist currently selected in the FA Name field. The name of this list depends on the name of the WWN Fabric Assist selected. If no WWN Fabric Assist is selected, the name displays as “null Members”.

Ref Zone Click to refresh the local zoning data base copy from the

switch. This button would automatically flash red/gray if the fabric zoning data is changed by another client.

Add WWN Click to add a WW N that is not currently part of the Fabric. Add WWN Host Click to add a WWN Host that is not currently part of the

Fabric.

A/D WWN Click to add/delete a WWN to/from all the Aliases, Zones, FA

Zones defined.

Rpl WWN Click to replace a WWN with another one in all Aliases, Zones,

FA Zones defined.

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WWN Config

Use the WWN Config tab to specify which zones comprise a WWN Zone Configuration file. The WWN Config tab is shown in Figure 3-17.

Figure 3-17 WWN Config tab of the WWN Level Zoning menu

Following is a description of the fields on the WWN Config tab.

OK Select OK to the changes to the switch and exit the window. Apply Click to apply all changes made including changes made on

other tabs in the view. Changes cannot be cancelled once they are applied.

Close Click to exit the window without making any changes to the

switch.

Clr All Click to clear all Aliases, Zones, Configs, FA Zones locally on

the client.

Cfg Name Select to modify an existing WWN configuration name to be

modified.

Create Cfg Click to create a new WWN configuration. Delete Cfg Click to delete a W WN configuration. Rename Cfg Click to rename a WWN configuration.

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Zone/QLoop Selection List This field displays a list of Zone and QuickLoop members

available to add to the WWN configuration.

Add Mem Click to add a member from the config members list into the

zone selection list.

Remove Mem Click to remove a member from the zone selection list into the

Config Member list.

Search Mem Click to search for a Switch name, WWN, Alias, Zone, Qloop

in the Zone Selection List based on the type of objects displayed in that list.

Config Members This field display s a list o f the me mbers that belong to the

WWN Configuration currently selected in the Cfg Name field. The name of this list depends on the name of the WWN configuration selected. If WWN configuration is not selected, the name displays as “null Members”.

Analyze Config Click to analyze the configuration that is selected along with its

member zones and aliases. A zoning error screen (see Figure 3-12) appears in the event of a conflict.

Enable Config If this option is checked, and the Apply button pressed, the

selected configuration would be used for zoning the fabric.

Disable Config Click the Disable Config radio button to disable the selected

WWN Zone configuration.

Refresh Fabric Click to refresh the fabric view with the latest Domain/Port and

WWN changes.

Ref Zone Click to refresh the local zoning data base copied from the

switch. This button automatically flashes red/gray if the fabric zoning data is changed by another client.

A/D WWN Click to add/delete a WWN to/from all the Aliases, Zones

defined.

Rpl WWN Click to replace a WWN with another one in all Aliases, Zones

defined.

OK Applies the changes to the switch and exits the switch. Apply Click to apply all changes made including changes made on

other tabs in the view. Changes cannot be cancelled once they are applied.

Close Click to exit the window without making any changes to the

switch.

Clr All Click to clear all Aliases, Zones, Configs locally on the switch.

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AL_PA Level Zoning

AL_PA Level Zoning is a replacement for QuickLoop Zoning. With AL_PA Level Zoning, only members of a QuickLoop can be a member of the zone. Zone members are specified through their AL_PA. Upon selecting the AL_PA Level Zoning button from the Zoning Selection window and clicking OK, the AL_PA Level Zoning menu with the AL_PA Device Alias tab displays. Figure 3-18 shows a typical AL_PA Device Alias tab of the AL_PA Zoning window.

Following is a list of the tabs provided in the AL_PA Level Zoning menu:

• Device Alias

• Device Zone

• QuickLoop

• Device Config

AL_PA Device Alias

Use the AL_PA Device Alias tab to create and manage QuickLoop configurations. QuickLoop configurations are used to enable or disable a group of zones at the same time.

The AL_PA Device Alias tab is shown in Figure 3-18.

Figure 3-18 AL_PA Device Alias tab of the AL_PA Level Zoning menu

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Following is a description of the fields on the AL_PA Device Alias tab.

Alias Name Select an existing alias name to modify. Create Alias Click to create a new alias. A dialog displays. Enter the name of the

new alias. All names must be unique and contain no spaces.

Delete Alias Click to delete the alias select ed in the Alias Name field. Deleting an

alias automatically removes it from all zones.

Rename Alias Click to rename the alias selected in the Alias Name field. A dialog

displays in which you can edit the alias name. Renaming an alias automatically renames it in all zones.

Member Selection List This field displays a list of potential alias m embers, including

switches, ports, WWNs, and QuickLoop AL_PAs, and Fabric Assists.

Alias Members This field lists the members of the alias selected in the Alias Name

field. The name of this list depends on the name of the selected alias. If no alias is selected, the name displays as “Null Members.'

Search Mem Click to search for a Switch name, WWN, Alias, Zone, Qloop in the

Member Selection List based on the type of objects displayed in that list.

Add FA Host Click to add the selected item as a host to the Members list. Only a

domain port or a WWN can be added as a host.

Add Mem Click to add a member from the Member Selection List to the Alias

Members list.

Add Device Click to allow adding a device that currently is not part of the fabric. Remove Mem Click to remove the selected member from the Alias Members list. Ref Zone Click to refresh the local zoning data base copied from the switch.

This button automatically flashes red/gray if the fabric zoning data is changed by another client.

A/D WWN Click to add or delete a WWN to or from all the aliases, zones

defined.

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AL_PA Device Zone

Use the AL_PA Device Zone tab to select members of a device zone. Members are specified by their AL_PA. The AL_PA Device Zone tab is shown in Figure 3-19.

Figure 3-19 AL_PA Device Zone tab of the AL_PA Level Zoning menu

Following is a description of the fields on the AL_PA Device Zone tab.

switches, ports, WWNs, and QuickLoop AL_PAs, and Fabric Assist.

Zone Members This field lists the zone members selected in the Zone Name field.

The name on this list depends on the name of the selected zone member. If a name is not selected, the name displays as “null Members.”

Search Mem Click to search for a Switch name, WWN, Alias, Zone, Quic kLoop, in

the Member Selection List based on the type of objects displayed in that list.

Add Device Click to add a device that currently is not part of the Fabric.

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Quick Loop

Use the Quick Loop tab to create and manage Quick Loops. For information on managing the Quick Loop feature separately, see Loop Tab in this document. The Quick Loop tab is shown in

Figure 3-20.

Figure 3-20 Quick Loop tab of the AL_PA Level Zoning menu

Add Mem Click to add a member from the member selection list into the Zone

Members list.

Remove Mem Click to remove a member from the Zone Member List when selected. Ref Zone Click to refresh the local zoning data base copied from the switch.

This button automatically flashes red/gray if the fabric zoning data is changed by another client.

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Following is a description of the fields on the Quick Loop tab.

QuickLoop Name Select an existing QuickLoop member name to modify. Create Qloop Click to create a new Quickloop member. Delete Qloop Click to delete a Quickloop member. Rename Qloop Click to rename a Quickloop member. Switch Selection List This field displays a list of potential QuickLoop members, including

switches, ports, WWNs, and QuickLoop AL_PAs, and Fabric Assists.

QuickLoop Members This field displays a list of the zone members selected in the

QuickLoop Name field. The name on thi s list depends on the nam e of

the selected QuickLoop member. If a name is not selected, the name displays as “null Members.”

Search Mem Click to search for a Switch name, WWN, Alias, Zone, Quic kLoop, in

the Member Selection List based on the type of objects displayed in that list.

Add Mem Click to add a member from the member selection list into the

QuickLoop member contents.

Remove Mem Click to remove a member from the QuickLoop m ember list when

selected.

Ref Zone Click to refresh the local zoning data base copied from the switch.

This button automatically flashes red/gray if the fabric zoning data is changed by another client.

A/D WWN Click to add or delete a WWN to or from all the aliases, zones

defined.

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AL_PA Device Config

Use the AL_PA Device Config tab to specify the Device Zone that belongs to the Device Zone Configuration file. All members of this configuration file must be Zones consisting entirely of AL_PAs in a QuickLoop. The AL_PA Device Config tab is shown in Figure 3-21.

Figure 3-21 AL_PA Device Config tab of the AL_PA Level Zoning menu

Following is a description of the fields on the AL_PA Device Config tab.

Cfg Name Select an existin g AL_PA Configuration name to modify. Create Cfg Click to create a new AL_PA configuration. Delete Cfg Click to delete a AL_PA configuration. Rename Cfg Click to rename a AL_PA configuration. Zone/QLoop Selection List A list of Zone/QuickLoop members available to add to the

AL_PA configuration.

Add Mem Click to add a member from the Zone Selection List into the

Configuration Member List.

Remove Mem Click to remove a member from the Zone Selection List into

the Configuration Member List.

Search Mem Click to search for a Switch name, WWN, Alias, Zone, Qloop

in the Member Selection List based on the type of objects displayed in that list.

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AL_PA Config Mem bers name

This field displays a list of the members that belong to the AL_P A Configuration currently selected in the Cfg Name field. The name of this list depends on the name of the AL_PA configuration selected. If a AL_PA configuration is not selected, the name displays as “null Members”.

Analyze Config Click to analyze the configuration that is selected along with

it’s member zones and aliases, and comes up with a zoning error screen (See Figure 3-13) in the event of a conflict.

Enable Config Select this option and press the Apply button to enable the

selected config for zoning the fabric.

Disable Zoning Select this option and press the Apply button to disable the

selected config for zoning the fabric.

Refresh Fabric Click to refresh the fabric view with the latest Domain/Port and

WWN changes.

Ref Zone Click to refresh the local zoning data base copied from the

switch. This button automatically flashes red/gray if the fabric zoning data is changed by another client.

A/D WWN Click to add or delete a WWN to or from all the Aliases, Zones

defined.

Rpl WWN Click to replace a WWN with another one in all Aliases, Zones,

defined.

OK Applies the changes to the switch and exits the switch. Apply Click to apply all changes made including changes made on

other tabs in the view. Changes cannot be cancelled once they are applied.

Close Click to exit the window without making any changes to the

switch.

Clr All Click to clear all Aliases, Zones, Configs locally on the switch.

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Mixed Level Zoning

Mixed Level Zoning is provided for backward compatibility of pre 3.0 zones. After selecting the Mixed Level Zoning button from the Zoning Selection window and clicking OK, the Mixed Level Zoning window with the Alias tab is displayed as shown in Figure 3-22.

Following is a list of the tabs provided in the Mixed Level Zoning menu:

• Alias

• Zone

• QuickLoop

• Fabric Assist

• Config

Alias

Use the Alias tab to set up mixed aliases. The Alias tab is shown in Figure 3-22.

Figure 3-22 Alias tab of the Mixed Level Zoning menu

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Following is a description of the fields on the Alias tab.

Alias Name Select an existing alias to modify. Create Alias Click to create a new alias. A dialog displays.Enter the name of the

new alias. All names must be unique and contain no spaces.

Delete Alias Click to delete the alias sel ected in the Al ias Name field. Deleting an

alias automatically removes it from all zones.

Rename Alias Click to rename the alias selected in the Alias Name field. A dialog

displays in which you can edit the alias name. Renaming an alias automatically renames it in all zones.

Member Selection List This field displays a of potential alias members, including switches,

ports, WWNs, and QuickLoop AL_PAs, and Fabric Assists.

Alias Members This field lists the members of the alias selected in the Alias Name

field. The name of this list depends on the name of the selected alias. If no alias is selected, the name displays as “Null Members.”

Search Mem Click to search for a Switch name, WWN, Alias, Zone, Qloop in the

Member Selection List based on the type of objects displayed in that list.

Add FA Host Click to add the selected item as a host to the Members list. Only a

domain port or a WWN can be added as a host.

Add Mem Click to add a member from the Member Selection List to the Alias

Members list.

Add Other Click to add a switch/port, WWN or a device that currently is not part

of the fabric.

Add Other Host Click to add other Host that is not currently part of the fabric. Remove Mem Click to remove the selected member from the Alias Members list. Ref Zone Click to refresh the local zoning data base copied from the switch.

This button automatically flashes red/gray if the fabric zoning data is changed by another client.

A/D WWN Click to add or delete a WWN to or from all the aliases, zones defined Rpl WWN Click to replace WWN with another one in all aliases, zones defined. OK C lick to apply the changes to the switch and exit the window. Apply Click to apply the changes to the switch. Close Click to exit the window without making any changes to the switch. Clr All C lick to clear all aliases, zones, configs locally on the switch.

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Zone

Use the Zone tab to specify the member of a mixed zone. Mixed zone members can be AL_PAs, ports and WWNs. The Zone tab is shown in Figure 3-23.

Figure 3-23 Zone tab of the Mixed Level Zoning menu

Following is a description of the fields on the Zone tab.

switches, ports, WWNs, and QuickLoop AL_PAs, and Fabric Assists.

Zone Members This field displays a list of the zone members selected in the Zone

Name field. The name on this list depends on the name of the selected

zone member. If a name is not selected, the name displays as “null Members”.

Search Mem Click to search for a Switch name, WWN, Alias, Zone, Quic kLoop, in

the Member Selection List based on the type of objects displayed in that list.

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Add Mem Click to add a member from the Member Selection List into the Zone

Member contents.

Remove Mem Click to remove a member from the zone member list when selected. Add Other Click to add a switch/port, WWN or a device that currently is not part

of the Fabric.

Ref Zone Click to refresh the local zoning data base copied from the switch.

This button automatically flashes red/gray if the fabric zoning data is changed by another client.

A/D WWN Click to add or delete a WWN to or from all the aliases, zones

defined.

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Quick Loop

In conjunction with Zoning, use the Quick Loop tab t o create and manage Quick Loops. For information on managing the Quick Loop feature separately, see the Loop Tab on page 5-8 in this document. The Quick Loop tab is shown in Figure 3-24.

Figure 3-24 Quick Loop tab of the Mixed Level Zoning menu

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