Hafm Appliance Description - HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Planning Manual

HAFM Appliance Description

The HAFM appliance is a one rack unit (1u) high, LAN-accessed, rack-mount
unit that provides a central point of control for up to 48 LAN-connected directors
or switches. However, note that the maximum number of switches per storage
area network (SAN) fabric is different. For the latest supported topology limits,
contact your local HP sales representative.
The HAFM appliance is accessed through a LAN-attached PC and standard Web
browser.
display (LCD) panel.
Figure 15: HAFM appliance
The HAFM appliance is rack-mounted in the HP-supplied FC-512 Fabricenter
equipment cabinet. The HAFM appliance or Ethernet access to the EWS
application is required to install, configure, and manage a director or switch.
Although a configured product operates normally without HAFM appliance
intervention, an attached HAFM appliance should operate at all times to monitor
product operation, log events and configuration changes, and report failures.
The HAFM appliance is dedicated to operation of the HAFM and Element
Manager applications for the following products: Director 2/64, Director 2/140,
Edge Switch 2/16, Edge Switch 2/24, and Edge Switch 2/32. These applications
provide a GUI and management services and implement Web and other server
functions. Refer to
information about the applications.
Note:
manage multiple HP products and are a dedicated hardware and software solution
that should not be used for other tasks. HP tests the
HAFM appliance but does not compatibility test other third-party software.
Modifications to the HAFM appliance hardware or installation of additional software
(including patches or service packs) may interfere with normal operation.
SAN High Availability Planning Guide
Figure 15 illustrates the HAFM appliance with attached liquid crystal
"Graphical User
The HAFM appliance and
Interface" on page 51 for additional
HAFM
application provide a GUI to monitor and
HAFM
Product Management
application installed on the
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