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Remote logging
The Remote Logging (syslog) feature enables saving of the log information to a remote host that
supports the syslog protocol. When enabled, the log entries are sent to the syslog host at the IP
address that you specify in the Logging Host IP Address field. Log entries are saved in the internal
switch module log whether this feature is enabled or not.
To save log information to a remote host, you must edit the syslog.conf file and then restart the
syslog daemon. The syslog.conf file on the remote host must contain an entry that specifies the name
of the log file in which to save error messages. Add the following line to the syslog.conf file:
local0.info <tab> /var/adm/messages.name
Use <tab> to separate the selector field (local0.info) and action field, which contains the log file
path name (/var/adm/messages/messages.name).
Archiving a switch module
You can create an XML archive file containing the switch module configuration parameters.
Archived parameters include the following:
• Switch module properties and statistics
• IP configuration
• SNMP configuration
• Port properties and statistics
• Zoning configuration
You can use this archive file to restore the configuration on the same switch module or on a
replacement switch. You can also use the archive file as a template for configuring new switch
modules to add to a fabric. Security settings and user account information are not archived. You can
use the archive later to restore the switch module. For more information, see "Restoring a switch
module" on page 124.
Complete the following steps to archive a switch module configuration:
1. In the Faceplate window, click Switch → Archive.
2. In the Save window, type a file name.
3. Click Save.
Managing firmware
The switch module memory is partitioned for two firmware images. This is useful when you are
upgrading firmware so that both the old and new firmware are maintained on the switch module.
When you load new firmware, the currently active firmware is preserved and the new firmware
becomes the second image or the fallback version. You can activate either firmware image. If you
activate the fallback firmware, the current firmware becomes the fallback version.
Loading firmware
The switch module does not have to be offline for you to download firmware. However, the switch
module must be reset to activate the new firmware, which requires administrative authority. The
SAN Utility prompts you to reset the switch module after the firmware is loaded.
Complete the following steps to load firmware to a switch module:
1. In the Faceplate window, click Switch → Load Firmware.
The Firmware Upload window opens.
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