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242 Upgrading firmware in single-CP mode

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
About this Guide13
- Intended Audience13
- Related Documentation13
- HP Storageworks Fabric os 5.X Master Glossary13
Tables14
- Document Conventions and Symbols14
- HP Technical Support14
Introducing Fabric os CLI Procedures17
- About Procedural Differences17
- Scope and References17
- About the CLI18
- Help Information18
  - Displaying Command Help18
  - Additional Help Topics19
Performing Basic Configuration Tasks21
- Connecting to the Command Line Interface21
  - Connecting with Telnet21
  - Connecting through the Serial Port21
- Setting the IP Address22
- Setting the Default Account Passwords22
  - Maximum Number of Simultaneous Sessions22
    - Changing the Default Passwords at Login23
- Setting the Date and Time24
- Maintaining Licensed Features26
  - Unlocking a Licensed Feature26
  - Conversion from UTC to Local Time26
    - Removing a Licensed Feature28
- Customizing the Switch Name28
- Customizing the Chassis Name29
  - Changing the Chassis Name29
- Disabling and Enabling a Switch29
  - Disabling a Switch29
  - Enabling a Switch29
- Disabling and Enabling a Port30
  - Disabling a Port30
  - Enabling a Port30
- Activating Ports on Demand30
  - Activating Ports on Demand31
- Making Basic Connections31
  - Connecting to Devices31
  - Connecting to Other Switches31
- Working with Domain Ids32
  - Displaying Domain Ids32
  - Setting the Domain ID33
- Linking through a Gateway33
  - Configuring a Link through a Gateway33
- Checking Status34
  - Checking Switch Operation34
  - Verifying HA Features34
    - Verifying Fabric Connectivity34
    - Verifying Device Connectivity35
- Tracking and Controlling Switch Changes35
Configuring Standard Security Features39
- Secure Protocols39
  - Secure Protocol Support39
  - Items Needed to Deploy Secure Protocols39
- Ensuring Network Security40
  - Main Security Scenarios40
- Configuring the Telnet Interface41
  - Disabling Telnet41
  - Enabling Telnet41
- Blocking Listeners42
- Accessing Switches and Fabrics42
  - Blocked Listener Applications42
  - Access Defaults42
- Creating and Maintaining User-Defined Accounts43
- Changing an Account Password45
  - Changing the Password for the Current Login Account45
  - Changing the Password for a Different Account45
- Setting up RADIUS AAA Service45
- Configuring for the SSL Protocol52
  - Browser and Java Support53
  - Summary of SSL Procedures53
- SSL Certificate Files53
- Commands to Display and Delete SSL Certificates57
  - Troubleshooting Certificates58
  - Configuring SNMP Agent and Traps58
- SSL Messages and Actions58
Maintaining Configurations and Firmware73
- Maintaining Configurations73
- Backup and Restore in a FICON CUP Environment75
- Recommended Firmware78
Configuring Core Switch 2/64, SAN Director 2/128, and 4/256 SAN Director87
- Identifying Ports87
  - By Slot and Port Number87
  - By Port Area ID88
- Basic Blade Management88
- HP Storageworks Director Terminology and Abbreviations90
  - Port Blade Compatibility91
  - Setting Chassis Configurations91
- Blades Supported by each HP Storageworks Director91
- Supported Configuration Options91
  - Obtaining Slot Information92
  - Setting the Blade Beacon Mode95
Routing Traffic97
- About Data Routing and Routing Policies97
- Specifying the Routing Policy97
- Assigning a Static Route98
- Specifying Frame Order Delivery98
  - Forcing In-Order Frame Delivery Across Topology Changes99
  - Restoring Out-Of-Order Frame Delivery Across Topology Changes99
- Using DLS99
  - Checking and Setting DLS99
- Viewing Routing Path Information100
- Viewing Routing Information Along a Path102
Administering FICON Fabrics105
- FICON Overview105
- Fabric os Commands Related to FICON and FICON CUP107
- Figures109
- FICON CUP Mode Register Bits114
Configuring the Distributed Management Server123
- Enabling and Disabling the Platform Services123
  - Enabling Platform Services123
  - Disabling Platform Services123
- Controlling Access124
- Configuring the Server Database126
  - Viewing the Contents of the Management Server Database126
  - Clearing the Management Server Database127
- Controlling Topology Discovery127
Working with Diagnostic Features129
- Viewing POST129
- Viewing Switch Status130
- Viewing Port Information132
- Port Error Summary Description134
- Commands for Port Log Management137
  - Configuring for Syslogd138
    - Configuring the Host138
- Fabric os and UNIX Message Severities138
10Troubleshooting143
- Most Common Problem Areas143
- Common Troubleshooting Problems and Tools143
- Types of Zone Discrepancies149
  - Correcting a Fabric Merge Problem Quickly150
  - Verifying a Fabric Merge Problem150
- Commands for Debugging Zoning150
- Component Test Descriptions156
  - Testing Components to and from the HBA157
  - Correcting Link Failures157
    - Determining Whether the Negotiation was Successfully Completed157
- Switch Component Tests157
- Switchshow Output and Suggested Action159
- Loopback Modes160
  - Inaccurate Information in the System Message Log161
  - Port Initialization and FCP Auto-Discovery Process161
11Administering Extended Fabrics163
- About Extended Link Buffer Allocation163
  - SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V, and SAN Switch 2/32, Core Switch 2/64, SAN Director 2/128, and 4/256 SAN Director (FC2-16 Port Blades)163
  - Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP P-Class Bladesystem, SAN Switch 4/32, and 4/256 SAN Director (FC4-16 and FC4-32 Port Blades)163
- Fabric Considerations163
- Choosing an Extended ISL Mode164
- Extended ISL Modes: Switches with Bloom ASIC164
- Extended ISL Modes: Switches with Goldeneye ASIC164
  - Configuring an Extended ISL165
- Extended ISL Modes: Switches with Condor ASIC165
  - Trunking over Distance166
12Administering ISL Trunking167
- About ISL Trunking167
  - Distribution of Traffic over ISL Trunking Groups167
- Standard Trunking Criteria168
- Fabric Considerations168
- Initializing Trunking on Ports169
  - Disabling and Reenabling the Switch169
  - Disabling and Reenabling Ports169
- Monitoring Traffic169
  - Using the Portperfshow Command170
- Enabling and Disabling ISL Trunking171
  - Enabling or Disabling ISL Trunking on One Port171
  - Enabling or Disabling ISL Trunking for All of the Ports on a Switch171
- Setting Port Speeds171
  - Setting the Speed for One Port172
  - Setting the Speed for All of the Ports on the Switch172
- Displaying Trunking Information173
- Trunking over Extended Fabrics173
- Troubleshooting Trunking Problems174
  - Listing Link Characteristics174
  - Recognizing Buffer Underallocation174
    - Getting out of Buffer-Limited Mode on E_Ports or Ld_Ports174
13Administering Advanced Zoning177
- Zoning Terminology177
  - Zoning Example177
- Zoning Concepts178
  - Zone Types178
- Types of Zoning178
  - Zone Objects179
- Approaches to Fabric-Based Zoning179
- Enforcing Hardware Zoning182
- Resulting Database Size: 0 to 96K189
- Resulting Database Size: 96K to 128K189
  - Creating and Modifying Zoning Configurations190
- Resulting Database Size: 128K to 256K190
- Resulting Database Size: 256K to 1M190
- Zoning Database Limitations195
- Considerations for Zoning Architecture198
14Administering Advanced Performance Monitoring199
- Advanced Performance Monitoring Commands199
- Commands to Add Filter-Based Monitors205
  - Adding Filter-Based Monitors206
  - Deleting Filter-Based Monitors206
- Predefined Values at Offset 0206
A Configuring the PID Format213
- About Pids and PID Binding213
- Summary of PID Formats213
- Impact of Changing the Fabric PID Format213
- Selecting a PID Format215
- Effects of PID Format Changes on Configurations215
  - Evaluating the Fabric216
- PID Format Recommendations for Adding New Switches216
- Earliest Fabric os Versions for Extended Edge PID Format220
B Configuring Interoperability Mode229
C Using the HP Remote Switch Feature231
D Understanding Legacy Password Behavior233
- Password Management Information233
- Account and Password Characteristics Matrix233
  - Password Prompting Behaviors234
- Password Prompting Matrix234
  - Password Migration During Firmware Changes235
- Password Migration Behavior During Firmware Upgrade and Downgrade235
  - Password Recovery Options236
E Zone Merging Scenarios237
- Zone Merging Scenarios237
F Upgrading Firmware in Single-CP Mode239
- Upgrading HP Storageworks SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V, SAN Switch 2/32, and SAN Switch 4/32239
- Upgrading a Single Core Switch 2/64 or SAN Director 2/128 Blade240
Index243

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