Hp Efc Server, Lan, And Remote Access Support; Hp Efc Server - HP Surestore 64 - Director Switch Planning Manual

HP EFC Server, LAN, and Remote Access Support

Out-of-band (non Fibre Channel) console access to the director is provided to perform
operations and management functions. These functions are performed from one or more of
the following consoles:
• Through the HP EFC Server attached to the director's CTP card.
• Through a remote personal computer (PC) or workstation connected to the HP EFC
Server through a customer intranet.
• Through a simple network management protocol (SNMP) management workstation
connected through the director LAN segment or customer intranet.
• Through a PC with a Web browser and Internet connection to the director through a
LAN segment.
• Through a PC with a direct serial connection to the director maintenance port (rear of
the director chassis). The maintenance port is used by installation personnel to
configure switch network addresses.
•
Through a PC with a modem connection to the HP EFC Server. The modem is for use
by support center personnel only.

HP EFC Server

The HP EFC Server is mounted in a slide-out drawer in the equipment rack. The server
supports up to 48 directors or other managed products (the maximum number of switches
per SAN fabric is 16). The server is used to configure the director and Enterprise Fabric
Connectivity Manager (HP EFC Manager) and Product Manager applications, monitor
director operation, change director configurations, download firmware updates, and
initiate diagnostics.
A server failure does not affect port connections or functions of an operational director.
The only operating effect of a server failure is loss of remote access, configuration,
management, and monitoring functions.
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