Import/Export; Isl Checking; Security - HP StorageWorks 8B - FC Entry Switch User Manual

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Introducing Fabric Manager

Import/Export

Logical groups and other configuration information can be saved to local files and shared between
hosts through the Import and Export options. Additionally, configuration information can be
imported from files.
For more information about Import/Export, see Groups on page 4-4 or Sequence Reboot Window of
the Reboot Menu on page 7-5 or Config on page 7-5.

ISL Checking

ISL checking is done by stamping or taking a "snapshot" of a topology. When a user turns on ISL
checking for a fabric, a stamp is taken of the topology of the ISLs. Then when a change occurs in
these ISLs, the status of the switch will change and the detailed information will be shown on the
Events page, as well as causing the status color of the switch to change during an event.
For information about setting up ISL checking, see ISL on page 6-14 and Monitor ISLs on page
11-5.

Security

Note:
This feature is not available without Secure Fabric OS.
Security is implemented on a policy basis. Secure Fabric OS enables sensitive operations to be
restricted to a few "trusted" switches. It allows administrators to designate a small number of
switches (known as Fabric Configuration Servers) for fabric wide management operations.
Individual switches will still be accessed for local configuration. It is possible to configure Secure
Fabric OS in such a way that Fabric Manager is unable to access most of the switches. In this case
Fabric Manager can only be used in a reduced mode without most monitoring features and lacking
many of the administration launch points.
For security information specific to Fabric Manager, see Telnet on page 6-4.
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