Optional Management Tools; Isl Trunking; Tools - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 - SAN Switch Installation Manual

Managing the MSA SAN Switch 2/8

Optional Management Tools

Your MSA SAN Switch includes the Web Tools and Advanced Zoning
components. These tools were enabled at the factory with a software license key.
In addition to Web Tools and Advanced Zoning, the MSA SAN Switch supports
the following optional management tools:
Note:
you purchase the component. For information on purchasing an optional feature,
contact your HP Authorized Reseller.
Note:
recommends recording all software keys, in case they are deleted by accident. See
"Displaying the Optional Feature

ISL Trunking

The optional ISL trunking feature enhances switch to switch performance in a
SAN while simplifying management tasks and improving reliability.
Advantages to integrating ISL Trunking into your SAN include:
For more information, refer to the HP StorageWorks ISL Trunking User Guide.
This guide is included on the documentation CD included in the shipping carton.
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ISL Trunking
QuickLoop
Fabric Watch
Advanced Performance Monitoring
Extended Fabrics
Each management tool requires a license. The license is provided to you when
Some licenses may have been installed on the switch at the factory. HP
Combining up to four ISLs into a single, logical ISL
Load sharing traffic across all ISLs in a trunk
Maintaining in-order delivery of frames
Avoiding rerouting if one of the server links between two switches fails
Simplifying management by implementing fewer ISLs
Licenses."
MSA SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide