Qlogic SANbox 5800V Series User Manual

4 – Managing Switches
Configuring a Switch
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In-band Management
In-band management is the ability to manage switches across inter-switch links
using QuickTools, SNMP, management server, or the application programming
interface. The switch comes from the factory with in-band management enabled. If
you disable in-band management on a particular switch, you can no longer
communicate with that switch by means other than a direct Ethernet or serial
connection.
Fabric Device Management Interface
Fabric Device Management Interface (FDMI) provides a means to gather and
display device information from the fabric, and allows FDMI capable devices to
register certain information with the fabric, if FDMI is enabled. QuickTools will
report any and all FDMI information reported by the entry switch, if FDMI is
enabled on the entry switch. To view FDMI data, FDMI must be enabled on the
entry switch and on all other switches in the fabric which are to report FDMI data.
FDMI is comprised of the fabric-to-device interface and the application-to-fabric
interface. The fabric-to-device interface enables a device’s management
information to be registered. The application-to-fabric interface provides the
framework by which an application obtains device information from the fabric. Use
the FDMI HBA Entry Limit field on the Switch Properties dialog to configure the
maximum number of HBAs that can be registered with a switch. If the number of
HBAs exceeds the maximum number, the FDMI information for those HBAs can
not be registered.
Use the FDMI Enabled option on the Switch Properties dialog to enable or disable
FDMI. If FDMI is enabled on an HBA, the HBA forwards information about itself to
the switch when the HBA logs into the switch. If FDMI is enabled on a switch, the
switch stores the HBA information in its FDMI database. Disabling FDMI on a
switch clears the FDMI database. If you disable FDMI on a switch, then re-enable
it, you must reset the ports to cause the HBAs to log in again, and thus forward
HBA information to the switch.
To view detailed FDMI information for a device, click the Devices tab, and click
the Information (i) button in the Details column of the Devices data window. The
Detailed Devices Display dialog displays the specific information for that device.
Refer to ”Devices Data Window” on page 3-8 for more information.

Qlogic SANbox 5800V Series Specifications

General

Model	SANbox 5800V Series
Category	Switch
Form Factor	1U
Hot-swappable Components	Power supplies, fans
Management	CLI, SNMP

Summary

Introduction

Intended Audience

Describes the intended audience and their responsibilities in using the manual.

Related Materials

Lists other QLogic manuals for switch hardware and installation.

JDOM License

Details the license terms for the JDOM software used in the product.

Technical Support

Provides information on contacting QLogic for technical assistance and support.

Availability

Details the operating hours for QLogic Technical Support.

Training

Provides information on QLogic certification training for technical professionals.

Contact Information

Provides methods to contact QLogic support and resellers for assistance.

Using QuickTools

Workstation Requirements

Lists the required hardware and software for managing workstations.

Opening QuickTools

Describes the steps to access and start the QuickTools web applet.

QuickTools User Interface

Describes the QuickTools interface elements such as menu bar and windows.

Alerts Panel

Displays status reasons and faults highlighted between faceplate and data windows.

Fabric Tree

Navigates and displays switch faceplate views with status icons.

Graphic Window

Shows switch faceplate or backplate displays and allows window resizing.

Data Windows and Tabs

Presents tables and statistics based on selected tabs for switch data.

Menu Bar

Lists the options available in the QuickTools web applet menu bar.

Popup Menus

Provides quick access to common tasks via right-click menus on switch images.

Shortcut Keys

Describes alternative keyboard shortcuts for accessing menu options.

Selecting Switches

How to select switches in the fabric tree to view their faceplate displays.

Selecting Ports

Methods for selecting ports for data display or modification.

Setting QuickTools Preferences

Configures working directory, browser, event browser, and port view settings.

Using Online Help

Accessing the browser-based help system, including context-sensitive help.

Viewing Software Version

How to check the QuickTools software version via the Help menu.

Exiting QuickTools

Procedure for closing the QuickTools web applet session.

Managing Fabrics

Fabric Services

Covers security services like SNMP and In-band management for fabrics.

Rediscovering a Fabric

Updates fabric information by clearing and re-discovering switch details.

Adding a New Switch to a Fabric

Procedure for connecting and configuring a new switch in an existing fabric.

Replacing a Failed Switch

Steps to replace a failed switch using archive and restore procedures.

Event Browser

Displays events generated by switches and the QuickTools applet.

Filtering the Event Browser

Displays events based on severity, timestamp, source, type, and description.

Saving the Event Browser to a File

Saves displayed event entries to XML, CSV, or text format files.

Device Information and Nicknames

How to view and manage device information and user-definable nicknames.

Zoning

Divides fabric ports and devices into zones for secure communication.

Active Zone Set Data Window

Displays zone membership for the active zone set on the fabric management switch.

Configured Zonesets Data Window

Shows all zone sets, zones, and aliases in the zoning database.

Zoning Concepts

Explains fundamental zoning concepts like zones and membership.

Zones

Defines zones as named groups of ports/devices for traffic control.

Aliases

Creates aliases for convenience in zoning, grouping ports or devices.

Zone Sets

Groups zones into named sets, with only one active at a time.

Zoning Database

Stores aliases, zones, and zone sets; maintains two copies for editing.

Managing the Zoning Database

Covers editing, resolving, configuring, saving, and restoring the zoning database.

Managing Switches

Using the Switch Data Window

Displays current network and switch information via tabs and buttons.

Managing User Accounts

Details user account properties, factory accounts, and administration.

Creating User Accounts

Procedure for adding new user accounts with specific permissions and expiration.

Removing a User Account

Steps to delete existing user accounts from the switch.

Changing a User Account Password

Process for changing passwords for user accounts.

Modifying a User Account

Updates user account authority and expiration dates.

Paging a Switch

Uses the beacon feature to locate a specific switch.

Setting Date/Time and NTP Client

Manually sets date/time or enables NTP for time synchronization.

Resetting a Switch

Reboots the switch with configuration parameters, including reset types.

Configuring Switch Parameters

Covers wizard, properties, domain ID, syslog, services, network, and SNMP configuration.

Archiving and Restoring Switches

Covers archiving, restoring, testing, and factory default resets for switches.

Testing Switch Operation

Performs diagnostics to test and verify switch operational status.

Restoring Factory Defaults

Resets switch and port settings to factory default values.

Installing Feature Licenses

Applies license keys to upgrade switch features like security and port activation.

Firmware and Support Files

Downloads support files and installs firmware images on the switch.

Using Call Home

Configures switches to send alerts and fault notifications via email.

Managing Ports

Port Information Data Window

Displays detailed information about selected ports.

Port Statistics Data Window

Shows performance statistics for selected ports.

Viewing and Configuring Ports

Displays and modifies port settings like name, state, type, and speed.

Port Symbolic Name

Changes the user-defined name for a specific port.

Port States

Refers to actual port state, distinct from assigned administrative state.

Port Operational States

Describes the current status of a port (Online, Offline, etc.).

Port Administrative States

Defines the user-requested state of a port.

Port Types

Lists and configures port types like F_Port, FL_Port, G_Port.

Port Speeds

Configures port transmission speed to fixed or auto-detected values.

Port Transceiver Media Status

Displays status of optical SFP and XPAK transceivers.

I/O Stream Guard

Suppresses RSCN messages on a port basis for initiator devices.

Device Scan

Queries connected devices for FC-4 descriptor information during login.

Auto Performance Tuning and AL Fairness

Configures dynamic port performance and access arbitration.

Resetting a Port

Reinitializes a port using its saved configuration.

Testing Ports

Performs internal, external, or online tests on ports.