What to do if the HP Switch security certificate has expired?
If the security certificate has expired or is not yet valid, it could mean that the certificate file is corrupted or needs to be updated. Click View Certificate to verify the certificate content. If it is corrupted or out of date, obtain and install a new certificate.
How to fix 'The page cannot be displayed' error on HP A7533A - Brocade 4Gb SAN Base Switch?
If you are seeing 'The page cannot be displayed' error, it may be because the SSL certificate is not installed correctly or HTTPS is not enabled correctly. Make sure that the certificate has not expired, that HTTPS is enabled, and that certificate file names are configured correctly.
What to do if the name on the HP A7533A - Brocade 4Gb SAN Base Switch security certificate is invalid?
If the name on the security certificate is invalid or does not match the name of the site file, it indicates that the certificate is not installed correctly in the Java Plug-in. Install it as described in ”Installing a root certificate to the Java Plug-in” on page 57.
What to do if the security certificate for HP Switch was issued by a company you have not chosen to trust?
Install it as described in ”Configuring the browser” on page 56.
What to do if HP A7533A - Brocade 4Gb SAN Base page contains both secure and nonsecure items?
If you encounter a pop-up window stating that the page contains both secure and nonsecure items, click No. This will initiate a session with a closed lock icon in the browser's lower-right corner, indicating a secure, encrypted connection.
Why has my HP Switch security certificate expired or is not yet valid?
If the security certificate for your HP Switch has expired or is not yet valid, click View Certificate to check the certificate's content. If the certificate file is corrupted or out of date, you should obtain and install a new certificate.
Explains differences in procedures across HP StorageWorks models due to fixed vs. variable ports and differing architectures.
Defines the scope of the guide and references other documentation for detailed information.
Details the capabilities of the Fabric OS Command Line Interface for SAN management.
Explains how to access command help and provides information on command functions.
Provides steps to display command help topics and specific command details.
Details methods for connecting to the CLI via telnet or serial port.
Procedure for setting the IP address of a switch using the serial port.
Explains default accounts and authorization levels for logical switches.
Guides on changing default passwords for user, factory, admin, and root accounts.
Instructions for setting the switch's date and time for logging events.
Procedure for synchronizing the switch's local time with an NTP server.
Details on setting the time zone using the tsTimeZone command.
Covers managing feature licenses, including unlocking and removing them.
Procedure for assigning unique and meaningful names to switches.
Recommends customizing chassis names for improved log identification.
Explains how to disable and reenable a switch, affecting its ports and fabric connections.
Procedure for disabling and enabling individual ports on a switch.
Details on activating unlicensed ports using HP Ports on Demand licenses.
Covers establishing basic connections to devices and other switches.
Steps to connect to devices, including disabling ports if necessary.
Information on ISL connection and cable management for connecting switches.
Explains dynamic domain ID assignment and manual reset procedures.
Procedure to issue the fabricShow command to display domain IDs.
Steps to set a unique domain ID and enable insistent IDID mode.
Describes merging SANs into a single fabric via E_Port connectivity through a gateway.
Procedure to ensure PID format consistency for gateway link configuration.
Covers checking switch operation, HA features, and fabric connectivity.
Steps to check switch and port status using switchShow and switchStatusShow.
Commands to verify High Availability features like FRUs, heartbeat, and HA state.
Procedure to verify fabric connectivity using fabricShow.
Steps to verify device, host, and storage connectivity using switchShow and nsShow.
Explains the TC feature for tracking specific changes and viewing logs.
Procedure to enable the Track Changes (TC) feature.
How to display the status of the TC feature and SNMP trap configuration.
Procedure to view the current switch status policy parameters.
Guides on setting DOWN and MARGINAL threshold values for switch status parameters.
Details supported secure protocols like SSL, HTTPS, SCP, and SNMPv3.
Emphasizes using SSH for secure sessions and avoiding unprotected applications.
Procedure to disable or enable the telnet interface for security.
Lists listener applications that HP StorageWorks switches block or do not start.
Lists default access methods for hosts, devices, switches, and zones.
Covers managing up to 15 user-defined accounts per logical switch.
Commands to display all account information for a logical switch.
Procedure for creating user-defined accounts with specified roles and descriptions.
Steps for deleting user-defined accounts, excluding default accounts.
How to change attributes like role and description for user accounts.
Procedure to recover user accounts using a backup account (in secure mode).
Details on changing passwords for accounts with lesser privileges.
Steps to change the password for the currently logged-in account.
Procedure to change passwords for other accounts, with privilege considerations.
Information on Fabric OS support for RADIUS authentication, authorization, and accounting.
Describes RADIUS server configuration for HP clients under different OS.
Procedures for configuring FreeRADIUS on Solaris and Red Hat Linux.
Steps to create a dictionary.brocade file for the Brocade attribute.
Procedure to create users and assign roles in the RADIUS user file.
Defines switches as RADIUS clients and adds their IP addresses to the configuration.
Steps for configuring RADIUS service on Windows 2000, including IAS and CHAP.
Procedure to enable CHAP by configuring reversible encryption in Windows.
Guides on configuring user groups in IAS to associate with switch login roles.
Emphasizes consistent configuration and backing up data for all switches.
Shows how to display configuration settings using the configShow command.
Procedure to save configuration files to a host computer for backup.
Instructions for overwriting switch configuration by downloading a backup file.
Describes behavior of backup/restore in FICON CUP environment with ASM bit.
Procedure to save a configuration from one switch and download it to others.
Recommends printing key configuration data for emergency reference.
Explains how to obtain and install firmware, including nondisruptive installation.
Guides on finding and unpacking firmware upgrades from the HP web site.
Procedure to check firmware versions on connected switches before upgrading.
Describes the firmware download command and its default behavior.
Explains how firmware upgrades or downgrades affect accounts and passwords.
Lists factors to consider before downgrading firmware, like PID format and model support.
Notes on preventing channel errors during nondisruptive firmware installation.
Procedures for upgrading firmware on HP StorageWorks switches.
Describes the default firmware download and commit process for switches.
Procedures for downloading firmware to Core Switch/SAN Director without fabric disruption.
Details the default firmware download process for directors.
Procedure to upgrade firmware on directors, emphasizing CP blade synchronization.
Guides on identifying and correcting common firmware download failures.
Explains how ports are identified by slot and port number or area ID.
Procedure to select a specific port using its slot and port number.
Details on using area IDs for port identification in zoning commands.
Procedures for powering port blades off/on and disabling/enabling them.
Steps for powering port blades off and then back on.
Instructions to power off a specific port blade using slotPowerOff.
Instructions to power on a specific port blade using slotPowerOn.
Procedure for disabling and enabling port blades for diagnostics.
Steps to disable a port blade using the slotOff command.
Steps to enable a port blade using the slotOn command.
Describes using powerOffListSet to manage component power-off order.
Defines director CP blade and port blade nomenclature and compatibilities.
Explains how CP blades determine director type and recommends consistent firmware.
Table indicating which blades are supported for each HP StorageWorks director.
Using chassisConfig to set configurations for single-switch or dual-switch operation.
Procedure to display the status of all slots in the chassis using slotShow.
Details the output format of the slotShow command.
Procedure to configure a new SAN Director 2/128 as two 64-port switches (domains).
Steps to convert an existing SAN Director 2/128 to support two domains.
Procedure to enable the blade beacon mode using the bladeBeacon command.
Explains how data moves through a fabric and how routing policies determine paths.
Describes available routing policies: Port-based, Device-based, and Exchange-based.
Procedure to assign a static route when port-based routing is active.
Details frame delivery behaviors for different routing policies.
Procedure to force in-order frame delivery during topology changes.
Procedure to restore out-of-order frame delivery after topology changes.
Explains the Dynamic Load Sharing feature for routing optimization.
Steps to check and set the Dynamic Load Sharing (DLS) status.
Using topologyShow and uRouteShow to display fabric topology and routing paths.
Displaying detailed routing information from a source port to a destination port.
Introduction to IBM FICON as an I/O interface for mainframe connections.
Lists standard features supporting FICON fabrics: Port swapping, IDID, MIB, and Link incident detection.
Lists optional features supporting FICON: Secure Fabric OS, Fabric Manager, and Advanced Web Tools.
Describes how to configure switches in a FICON environment.
Steps to verify switch readiness for a FICON environment.
Procedure for single-switch FICON configuration, requiring single-byte addressing.
Procedure to configure a high-integrity fabric (cascaded configuration).
Steps to set a unique domain ID and enable insistent IDID mode in cascaded configs.
Procedures to display link incidents, registered listeners, node data, and FRU failures.
Commands to display link incident information sent to a listener N_Port.
Commands to display registered listeners for link incidents.
Commands to display node identification data for devices.
Commands to display FRU failure information.
Procedure to move port traffic to another port without rewiring.
Commands to clear RLIR and RNID records from the FICON management database.
Information on host-based management of switches using CUP protocol.
Steps to set up FICON CUP, including license installation and FMS mode enablement.
Procedure to enable or disable FICON Management Server mode (fmsmode).
Command to display the effective fmsmode setting for the switch.
Displays FICON CUP mode register bit settings and their meanings.
Procedure to set FICON CUP mode register bits using ficoncupset modereg.
Procedure for persistently enabling/disabling ports when FMS mode is enabled.
Describes differences in port and switch naming rules between CUP and Fabric OS.
Procedures for adding and removing FICON CUP licenses.
Explains FICON PDCM and its interaction with HP Advanced Zoning.
Using configUpload and configDownload for FICON configuration backup and restore.
Sources for useful problem-solving information for FICON fabrics.
Using ficonshow rlir to identify ports involved in FICON link incidents.
Using FICON file access facility to store and upload configuration files.
Procedure to upload saved files to a management workstation.
Procedure to download files when Active=Saved mode is enabled.
Procedure to download files when Active=Saved mode is disabled.
Worksheet for recording FICON configuration information.
Explains Port Identifiers (PIDs) and their binding to devices.
Describes HP StorageWorks PID formats: VC encoded, Native, Core, and Extended edge.
Discusses impacts of PID format changes, including host reboots and downtime.
Explains why host reboots may be necessary after PID changes.
Addresses issues with static PID binding and how to correct mapping errors.
Table indicating configuration effects of PID format changes.
Guidance on selecting PID formats based on switch mix and Fabric OS releases.
Procedure to evaluate the fabric for devices with static PID bindings.
Discusses factors for planning offline or online updates based on uptime needs.
Steps for performing an online PID format update with minimal disruption.
Steps for performing an offline PID format update requiring device downtime.
Describes combining online/offline methods for fabrics with few PID-bound devices.
Procedure to change the PID format to Core PID, the default in later Fabric OS versions.
Procedure to use Extended Edge PID format when servers cannot be rebooted.
Formula to map port numbers to area IDs for Extended Edge PID format.
Basic procedure for performing PID format changes without fabric disruption.
Site-specific procedure for devices binding by PID that cannot be rebooted.
Site-specific procedure for devices binding by PID that cannot be rebooted.
Procedure to swap port area IDs of two physical switch ports.
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