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Management Server, LAN, and Remote Access Support
Management
Server
Out-of-band (non-Fibre Channel) console access to directors, fabric
switches, and SAN routers is provided to perform a variety of
operations and management functions. These functions are
performed from one or more of the following consoles:
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Through a personal computer (PC) or workstation connected to
the management server through a customer LAN segment. The
server is LAN-attached to the Ethernet port on a director control
processor (CTP) card, fabric switch front panel, or SAN router
front panel.
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Through a simple network management protocol (SNMP)
management workstation connected through the director, fabric
switch, or SAN router LAN segment; or the customer intranet.
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Through a PC with a web browser and Internet connection to the
SANpilot interface on the director or fabric switch.
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Through a PC with a direct serial connection to the director, fabric
switch, or SAN router maintenance port. The maintenance port is
used by installation personnel to configure product network
addresses.
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Through a PC with a modem connection to the management
server. The modem is for use by support center personnel only.
The management server is rack-mounted in a Fabricenter equipment
cabinet. The server supports up to 48 McDATA directors, fabric
switches, or SAN routers (managed products). The server is used to
configure the product and associated SAN management and Element
Manager applications, monitor product operation, change
configurations, download firmware updates, and initiate diagnostics.
NOTE: The Sphereon 4300 Switch is not supported by the
management server.
A server failure does not affect port connections or functions of an
operational fabric element. The only operating effect of a server
failure is loss of remote access, configuration, management, and
monitoring functions.
Physical Planning Considerations
Physical Planning Considerations
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