Operational Features; Error-Detection, Reporting, And Serviceability Features - HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/12 Installation Manual

Operational Features

The Edge Switch 2/12 supports several operational features including:

Error-Detection, Reporting, and Serviceability Features

The switch provides the following error detection, reporting, and serviceability
features:
Edge Switch 2/12 Installation Guide
Advanced error detection, reporting, and serviceability
Zoning
Support for multi-switch fabrics
Software diagnostics to aid in fault isolation and repair
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on switch FRUs and adjacent to Fibre Channel
ports that provide visual indicators of hardware status or malfunctions.
FRUs (SFP transceivers) that are removed or replaced without disrupting
switch or Fibre Channel link operation.
A modular design that enables quick removal and replacement of FRUs
without the use of tools or equipment.
System alerts and logs that display switch, Ethernet link, and Fibre Channel
link status at the EWS interface.
Diagnostic software that performs power-on self-tests (POSTs) and port
diagnostics (loopback tests).
An RS-232 maintenance port at the rear of the switch (port access is
password-protected) that enables installation or service personnel to change
the switch's IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address.
These switch parameters can also be changed through a Telnet session, access
for which is provided through a local or remote PC with an Ethernet
connection to the switch.
Data collection through the EWS interface application to help isolate system
problems. The data includes a memory dump file and audit, hardware, and
engineering logs.
Beaconing to assist service personnel in locating a specific port or switch.
When port beaconing is enabled, the amber LED associated with the port
flashes. When unit beaconing is enabled, the system error indicator on the
front panel flashes. Beaconing does not affect port or switch operation.
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