Task 4: Plan Console Management Support - HP StorageWorks 64 - SAN Director Switch Planning Manual

Task 4: Plan Console Management Support

Plan to implement one or more of the following methods to provide console
management and support for directors and switches:
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SAN High Availability Planning Guide
HAFM server — The rack-mounted HAFM server is used for product
installation, initial software configuration, changing the configuration, and
monitoring product operation.
— When the HAFM application and Product Manager applications are
installed on the HAFM server, the server is used as a local user
workstation.
— The HAFM server can support up to 48 managed HP products.
— Managed directors and switches can be powered off and on without the
HAFM server.
— An HAFM server failure does not cause an operating director or switch to
fail.
— The HAFM server is fully operational, even if there is no user logged in to
the Windows 2000 operating system. The HAFM server allows remote
users to log in, and continues to monitor products in the background.
Remote user workstations — If remote access to the HAFM server is
required, plan to install user workstations with the HAFM and Product
Manager applications configured. Administrators can use these remote
workstations to configure and monitor directors and switches. Up to nine
HAFM sessions can be simultaneously active (one local from the HAFM
server and eight remote). Sessions from remote user workstations are disabled
if the HAFM server is powered off.
Inband management support — If inband console management of a
director or switch is required, plan for a Fibre Channel port connection that
communicates with the attached server.
If director or switch management through an OSI server is planned, ensure
that the OSMS feature key is ordered with the Product Manager application.
This feature enables host control of the product from an OSI server attached to
a Fibre Channel port. Ensure the server meets minimum specifications and
that a product-compatible HBA and appropriate operating system or SAN
management application is available.
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