Using Group Manager; Using The Group Manager - HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 User Manual

Using Group Manager

Group Configuration Management lets you perform selected changes related to the configuration
and monitoring tasks to multiple devices at the same time using the Group Manager.
These tasks are:
• Set up a group event log for display.
• Install E/OS firmware on a group of switches and directors.
• Initiate data collections on multiple switches.
• Remove the previous firmware installation and install new or previously installed firmware.
The Group Manager tasks are accessible through the Select Group Manager option on application
menus.
NOTE: This information only applies if virtual switches are configured on Directors discovered
through HAFM.
When virtual switches are configured on fabric directors, the virtual switches, in addition to the core
switches, display in the Select Switches tab. The virtual switches can be selected for any Group
Manager function, but not all functions are applicable to virtual switches. Note the following
differences:
• Install E/OS firmware – Firmware can only be installed on a physical switch. If you include
virtual switches in the group, they will not be sent the firmware upgrade.
• Run data collection – Data collections are done for both core and virtual switches. Data
collected for a core switch will contain parameters for the physical switch and all virtual switches
configured in the switch. Data collected for a virtual switch will contain data for the core switch
where the virtual switch is configured and data for the virtual switch. If multiple virtual switches
on the same core switch are included in the group, duplicate data is collected. Therefore, you
should include either the core switch in the group or one virtual switch to represent the core
switch.

Using the Group Manager

To perform any action from the Group Manager, the following conditions must exist:
• HAFM must be set up to manage the switch or director.
• The switch or director must support the Element Manager option.
After HAFM meets these conditions, complete the following steps to use the Group Manager
options.
1. Select the Configure menu.
2. Select the Group Manager option.
44 Using the HAFM application