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HP StorageWorks SN6000 - Fibre Channel Switch User Manual

HP StorageWorks SN6000 - Fibre Channel Switch
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HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection
Manager User Guide
Part Number: 5697-0267
Published February 2010
Edition: 6

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HP StorageWorks SN6000 - Fibre Channel Switch Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHP
ModelStorageWorks SN6000 - Fibre Channel Switch
CategorySoftware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About This Guide

Intended Audience

Defines the target readers for this user guide.

Prerequisites

Lists the necessary knowledge and system requirements before installation.

Related Documentation

Provides a list of additional HP documents for hardware and software.

Document Conventions and Symbols

Explains the formatting conventions and symbols used in the guide.

HP Technical Support and Resources

Details how to get technical assistance and access HP resources like websites.

Introduction

What's in This Guide

Briefly outlines the content and structure of the user guide.

System Requirements

Specifies the minimum hardware and software needed to run the application.

Installing, Upgrading, and Removing Simple SAN Connection Manager

Initial Installation Procedures

Step-by-step guide for the initial setup of the management software.

HP-UX and Emulex HBA Configuration

Explains specific configuration steps for HP-UX servers and Emulex HBAs.

Upgrade Installation Procedures

Procedures for upgrading an existing installation of the management software.

Removal Procedures

Instructions for uninstalling the management software from Windows and Linux systems.

Getting Started

User Interface Overview

Introduces the application window, menu bar, and navigation/content panes.

Using the Help System

Details how to access and navigate the integrated help system for assistance.

Starting the Application

Guides users through launching the application and performing initial setup.

Managing Switches

About Transparent Routing

Explains the feature enabling limited access between local and remote SAN fabrics.

Viewing Switch and Network Properties

How to view detailed information about switch and network configurations.

Viewing Switch Zoning Information

Procedures for viewing current switch zoning configurations and members.

Configuring Switch Settings

Covers setting default zoning, admin password, IP address, firmware, SNMP, and DNS.

Managing IP Security (IPsec)

Details on creating, editing, deleting, and copying IPsec associations and policies.

Managing HBAs

Viewing HBA Information

How to access and view detailed information for HBAs within the SAN.

Updating HBA BIOS and Drivers

Procedures for updating HBA firmware (BIOS) and device drivers.

HBA Aliases and FDMI Configuration

Guides on creating user-friendly names for HBAs and manually entering FDMI data.

Managing Logical Disks (LUNs)

Viewing Logical Disk Information

How to view details of logical disks (LUNs) present in the SAN.

Creating Logical Disks (EVA and MSA)

Step-by-step instructions for creating logical disks on EVA and MSA storage arrays.

Assigning/Unassigning Logical Disks to Servers

Procedures for granting or revoking server access to logical disks (LUN masking).

Expanding, Deleting, and Aliasing Logical Disks

Guides on increasing LUN size, removing LUNs, and creating aliases for them.

Managing Servers

Viewing Server and Drive Information

How to view details about servers, their HBAs, drives, and volumes.

Refreshing the Server List

Process to update the SAN's server inventory and topology view.

Setting Server Agent Passwords

How to set or change the password for the server agent used for updates.

Creating and Managing Partitions

Detailed steps for creating, managing, and formatting disk partitions on servers.

Managing Storage Subsystems

Viewing Subsystem Information

How to access and view general information about storage subsystems.

Managing Subsystem Components

Procedures for managing controllers and drives within a storage subsystem.

Refreshing and Updating Subsystems

Steps to refresh the subsystem list and update storage subsystem firmware.

Configuring Storage Subsystems

Guides on configuring subsystems using templates or custom deployments.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues and Solutions

Addresses common problems like discovery, performance, OS support, and configuration errors.

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