Set Online State; Set Online State Dialog Box (Offline); Set Online State Dialog Box (Online) - HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 User Manual

After the IPL:
• All Fabric services databases containing information about current Fabric logins,
name server registrations, and other data remain intact, making the operation
transparent to attached devices.
• The switch returns to the online state, even if it was offline before the operation.
• All ports configured as blocked will remain blocked.
• Modifications made to an active zone set configuration that have not been enabled
will be automatically enabled.

Set Online State

Use the procedure in this section to display the current switch operating state (offline
or online) and change the state as required.
CAUTION: Before setting the switch offline, warn administrators and users currently
operating devices that are attached to the switch that it is going offline and that there
will be a disruption of communications. Make sure administrators of device(s) attached
to ports quiesce Fibre Channel traffic through the switch.
To set the switch online or offline (depending on current state), use the following
steps:
1. Right-click on the switch in the Hardware View and select Set Online State in
the menu, or select Set Online State from the Maintenance menu on the menu
bar.
One of the following dialog boxes displays, depending on the current operating
state.
Figure 5–2: Set Online State dialog box (Offline)
Figure 5–3: Set Online State dialog box (Online)
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