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  • Page 1: Sansurfer Fc Hba Manager

    SANsurfer FC HBA Manager User’s Guide Management Tool for QLogic FC and FCoE Adapters SN0054651-00 G...

  • Page 2: Document Revision History

    QLogic Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without notice. Applications described in this document for any of these products are for illustrative purposes only. QLogic Corporation makes no representation nor warranty that such applications are suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.
  • Page 3 SANsurfer FC HBA Manager User’s Guide Management Tool for QLogic FC and FCoE Adapters Changes Sections Affected Revision B changes: General edits. Most Modified guide subtitle. Management Tool for QLogic FC and FCoE Adapt- Modified product overview and features descrip-...
  • Page 4 SANsurfer FC HBA Manager User’s Guide Management Tool for QLogic FC and FCoE Adapters Removed all references to QLdirect. page 2-8, page 7-9 Changed required processor speed from 450 Mhz “Hardware Requirements” on page 3-1 to 1Ghz or higher. Updated the browser requirements for viewing the “Software Requirements”...
  • Page 5 SANsurfer FC HBA Manager User’s Guide Management Tool for QLogic FC and FCoE Adapters Added install Agent only command installation “Installation Instructions Using CLI” on page 4-17 instructions and note for CLI command samples. Added installation-related trouble-shooting issues. “Installation Issues” on page 7-4...
  • Page 6 SANsurfer FC HBA Manager User’s Guide Management Tool for QLogic FC and FCoE Adapters SN0054651-00 G...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface What’s in this Guide ......... . . xiii Intended Audience .
  • Page 8 Supported QLogic Adapters ........
  • Page 9 SANsurfer FC HBA Manager User’s Guide Management Tool for QLogic FC and FCoE Adapters Setting SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Security ..... . .
  • Page 10 Install SANsurfer: Novell NetWare Disk Selection ......4-14 4-13 Install SANsurfer: Default QLogic Failover Enable/Disable ....4-15 4-14 Install SANsurfer: Launch SANsurfer Application .
  • Page 11 SANsurfer FC HBA Manager User’s Guide Management Tool for QLogic FC and FCoE Adapters SANsurfer Icon........... . .
  • Page 12 SANsurfer FC HBA Manager User’s Guide Management Tool for QLogic FC and FCoE Adapters SN0054651-00 G...

  • Page 13: Preface

    Preface The SANsurfer FC HBA Manager User’s Guide describes the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager tool, used to configure and manage QLogic SANsurfer Fibre Channel (FC) host bus adapters (HBAs) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) converged network adapters (CNAs) within storage area networks (SANs).

  • Page 14: Intended Audience

    In addition, at the end of this guide is a index to help you easily locate information. Intended Audience This guide is for system administrators who are responsible for installing, configuring, and managing QLogic adapters using the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager. Related Materials...

  • Page 15: Documentation Conventions

    “Installation Checklist” on page 3-6. For more information, visit www.qlogic.com. Text in bold font indicates user interface elements such as a menu items, buttons, check boxes, or column headings. For example: Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt.

  • Page 16: License Agreements

    License Agreements Refer to the QLogic Software End User License Agreement for a complete listing of all license agreements affecting this product. Technical Support Customers should contact their authorized maintenance provider for technical support of their QLogic switch products.

  • Page 17: Contact Information

    Contact Information Please feel free to contact your QLogic approved reseller or QLogic Technical Support at any phase of integration for assistance. QLogic Technical Support can be reached by the following methods: http://support.qlogic.com Email support@qlogic.com The QLogic knowledge database contains troubleshooting information for the QLogic adapters.
  • Page 18 Notes xviii SN0054651-00 G...

  • Page 19: Sansurfer Fc Hba Manager Overview

    SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Overview QLogic SANsurfer FC HBA Manager is a collection of device drivers and GUI-based device management tools for configuring and managing QLogic Fibre Channel (FC) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) adapters. NOTE: Throughout this guide, the term Windows refers to all supported versions of...

  • Page 20: Features

    Features NOTE: For specific OS service packs (SPs) and updates, refer to the descriptions where this software version is posted on the QLogic website http://support.qlogic.com/support/drivers_software.aspx. SANsurfer FC HBA Manager is a client/server tool. The networking capability of the tool allows for centralized management and configuration of QLogic Fibre Channel adapters and converged network adapters within the entire SAN.
  • Page 21 SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Overview Features Persistently bind targets—The adapter driver binds a target ID using a target's world wide port name (WWPN) or port ID, enabling the target ID to always connect to the WWPN or port ID across reboots regardless of SAN reconfigurations.

  • Page 22: Advanced Features

    SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Overview Advanced Features Wizards. SANsurfer FC HBA Manager provides several easy-to-use configuration wizards. Each wizard provides a set of dialog boxes that walk you through the steps required to configure and update Fibre Channel devices. Advanced Features SANsurfer FC HBA Manager adds the following advanced features to its toolset: N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV).

  • Page 23: Configurations

    This information is intended for OEMs, field service personnel, and customers who are installing QLogic hardware and the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager tool. This section assumes that you are familiar with the hardware installation and operating systems where you are installing the adapters.

  • Page 24: System Overview Configurations

    System Overview Configurations Single-Ported (Non-failover) Configuration Figure 2-1 shows a simple single-ported (non-failover) configuration consisting of one host (X), two adapters (A and B), and ten target devices (0–9). This configuration assumes that the host has access to all connected devices; therefore, it requires an adapter operating system driver, but does not require the rest of SANsurfer FC HBA Manager.

  • Page 25: Simple Failover Configuration

    System Overview Configurations Simple Failover Configuration Figure 2-2 shows a simple failover configuration consisting of one host (X), two adapters (A and B), three dual-ported devices (0–2), and two single-ported devices (3 and 4). Adapter Target Host X Devices Adapter P = Preferred path A = Alternate path Figure 2-2 Simple Failover Configuration...

  • Page 26: San Or Cluster Configuration

    System Overview Configurations SAN or Cluster Configuration Figure 2-3 shows a simple storage area network (SAN) configuration consisting of two hosts (X and Y). Each host has an adapter that connects to a common set of five target devices (0–4). Adapter Host X Target...

  • Page 27: Raid Configuration And Lun Masking

    System Overview Configurations RAID Configuration and LUN Masking Figure 2-4 illustrates the interaction of an adapter alternate with a LUN alternate in a RAID subsystem. Two hosts (X and Y) connect to a fabric, which is simplified for this diagram. Also on the fabric is a RAID subsystem with dual controllers (left and right) containing eight LUNs.

  • Page 28: Installation Checklist

    System Overview Installation Checklist Host Z (not shown) can be added to this configuration. SANsurfer FC HBA Manager supports up to 30 hosts. The only limiting factor is that the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Agent must be run on each host in turn. The RAID system offers eight LUNs, numbered 0–7.

  • Page 29: Step 1: Collect The Hardware And Software

    Requirements” on page 3-1). All cases require some combination of the following: QLogic Fibre Channel and converged network adapters. Target devices such as disks and RAID subsystems. Tape devices appear as part of the configuration, but SANsurfer only supports LUN masking and diagnostics on them.
  • Page 30 System Overview Installation Checklist Table 2-1. Available Driver Features by Operating System (Continued) Windows, Linux, Windows Linux Solaris VMware Solaris, NetWare, Mac, VMware SANsurfer Function FC HBA Manager Device replace- ment (without rebooting) Secure device access Heterogeneous support (man- ages multiple host types: Win- dows, Linux, Solaris, Mac)

  • Page 31: Step 2: Install The Hardware

    Verification: On Windows/Linux (IA32, x64) systems, before installing the device driver, verify the presence of adapters at power-up using the QLogic Fast!UTIL Fibre Channel adapter BIOS utility. To access Fast!UTIL, press ALT+Q or CTRL+Q during power-up.

  • Page 32: Step 4: Install Any Raid Filter Drivers

    System Overview Installation Checklist Verification: Verify that adapters recognize target devices by using operating system device configuration utilities, or use the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager to display target devices found on an adapter. To mask devices or LUNs—or if devices appear twice because you plan to configure them later as preferred and alternate paths—do not format devices, assign drive letters, or save this disk configuration.

  • Page 33: Step 5: Install And Run Sansurfer Fc Hba Manager

    SANsurfer FC HBA Manager runs as a client/server tool, with the client running on a hardware platform that supports Java and agents running on each system that has QLogic adapters. When using SANsurfer FC HBA Manager on a host system with installed adapters, install the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager (user interface) on the local host.

  • Page 34: Step 6: Configure The Disks In The Operating System

    Additionally, persistent configuration is not saved if you are using inbox drivers with SLES 10.0. QLogic configuration parameters are stored in the modules.conf file in the /etc subdirectory. For parameter values, see the readme.txt file for the enhanced driver.

  • Page 35: Netware Enhanced Driver Configuration Parameters

    NetWare Enhanced Driver Configuration Parameters NetWare stores QLogic configuration parameters in the QL2x00.cfg file in the default DOS directory, C:\Nwserver. The NetWare agent creates and saves parameter values in the file; this file is not intended for modification nor editing.
  • Page 36 System Overview Non-Windows Configuration Parameters Notes 2-14 SN0054651-00 G...

  • Page 37: System Requirements

    FC devices, such as disks and RAID subsystems. SANsurfer FC HBA Manager supports most FC devices. For a complete list of devices that support failover, see the QLogic SAN Interoperability Guide, which you can download from the QLogic Web site (you will be asked to provide your e-mail address): http://connect.qlogic.com/interopguide/Interoperability.asp...

  • Page 38: Software Requirements

    System Requirements Software Requirements 256 MB of physical RAM to run the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager; QLogic recommends 512 MB. Running with less memory can cause disk swapping, which severely affects performance. Video card capable of 256 colors and a screen resolution of 800x600 pixels;...
  • Page 39 Novell SLES 8 32-bit, 64-bit Intel x86, AMD64 VMware ESX: ESX 3.5 32-bit, Intel 64, AMD64 NOTE: For specific OS service packs (SPs) and updates, refer to the descriptions where this tool version is posted on the QLogic Web site: http://support.qlogic.com/support/drivers_software.aspx SN0054651-00 G...

  • Page 40: Supported Qlogic Adapters

    System Requirements Supported QLogic Adapters Supported QLogic Adapters The following supported QLogic adapters are collectively referred to as the QLA2xxx adapters throughout this guide (unless otherwise noted). QEM2462 QLA2344 QLE2362 QLE2562 QLA200 QLA2344-P QLE2440 QLE2564 QLA210 QLA2440 QLE2460 QLE8042 QLA2310...

  • Page 41: Installing Sansurfer Fc Hba Manager

    Initial Installation You can install the SANsurfer tool (which includes SANsurfer FC HBA Manager) using the management tools from the QLogic Web site. Install the same version of the SANsurfer tool on all systems in the network. (Optional) If you have a previous version of SANsurfer FC HBA Manager, uninstall these tools before installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager.

  • Page 42: Installation Options

    Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Initial Installation Installation Options SANsurfer FC HBA Manager supports both stand-alone and networked configurations, as shown in Table 4-1. Install the management tools appropriate for your configuration. Table 4-1. Configuration Option Installation Requirements Configuration Management Tool Requirements Stand-alone System: This Windows XP Professional/Windows SANsurfer FC HBA Manager user interface...

  • Page 43: Installation Instructions

    Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Initial Installation Installation Instructions The SANsurfer installer is a self-extracting utility that installs SANsurfer FC HBA Manager and related files. NOTE: ® If you are installing SANsurfer on a Macintosh, download the StuffIt file and expand the contents.

  • Page 44: Sansurfer Download Selections (Example)

    Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Initial Installation To install SANsurfer FC HBA Manager: Download the application from the QLogic Web site: On the QLogic home page (http://www.qlogic.com), click the Downloads tab. In the selection box (Figure 4-1), click Fibre Channel Adapters or...

  • Page 45: Install Sansurfer: Introduction

    Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Initial Installation For a Red Hat/SUSE Linux or Solaris SPARC/x86 system, follow these steps: Open a shell. Change to the directory where you downloaded the SANsurfer installer. Unzip the package if necessary. Type the following command at a command prompt, then press ENTER: sh ./standalone_sansurfer5.x.xbxx_linux_install.bin ®...

  • Page 46: Install Sansurfer: Important Information

    Figure 4-3 Install SANsurfer: Important Information Read the information, and then click Next. You can also find this information in the readme.txt file in the following locations: On Windows: Program Files\QLogic Corporation On Red Hat/SUSE Linux and Solaris SPARC/x86: opt/QLogic_Corporation/SANsurfer SN0054651-00 G...

  • Page 47: Install Sansurfer: Choose Product Features

    Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Initial Installation The Choose Product Features dialog box opens (Figure 4-4). NOTE: Except for the OS-specific agents, the feature options are the same for all operating systems: Windows, Red Hat/SUSE Linux, Solaris SPARC/x86, and Macintosh. Figure 4-4 Install SANsurfer: Choose Product Features SANsurfer FC HBA Manager supports both stand-alone and network configurations (see...
  • Page 48 Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Initial Installation For a Red Hat/SUSE Linux system: SANsurfer FC HBA Manager includes the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager user interface only. All GUIs and ALL Agents includes all user interfaces (including SANsurfer FC HBA Manager and its agents). Custom includes a modified installation set that you create.

  • Page 49: Macintosh Installation: Choose Product Features

    Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Initial Installation Figure 4-5 Macintosh Installation: Choose Product Features The Choose Install Folder dialog box opens (Figure 4-6). Figure 4-6 Install SANsurfer: Choose Install Folder SN0054651-00 G...

  • Page 50: Previous Sansurfer Install Detected Message

    To accept the destination location shown in the dialog box and continue, click Next (recommended). The default location for a Windows system is: C:\Program Files\QLogic Corporation\SANsurfer The default location for a Red Hat/SUSE Linux and Solaris SPARC/x86 system is: /opt/QLogic_Corporation/SANsurfer To select a different location: Click Choose, and then select an installation location.

  • Page 51: Install Sansurfer: Select Shortcut Profile (Windows Only)

    Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Initial Installation Respond to the previous installation message: If the SANsurfer tool is currently running, exit SANsurfer before proceeding with the installation. Choose one of the following options: If you want to uninstall the previous version, click Yes. The previous version is uninstalled.

  • Page 52: Install Sansurfer: Create Desktop Icon Selection (Windows Only)

    Shortcuts consist of the following: The SANsurfer icon on the desktop (if you select it in Step QLogic Management Suite (SANsurfer and SANsurfer Uninstaller), which is accessible when you click the Start button and point to Programs. To specify the shortcut profile, choose one of the following, and then click...

  • Page 53: Install Sansurfer: Pre-Installation Summary

    Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Initial Installation The Pre-Installation Summary dialog box (Figure 4-10) opens. Figure 4-10 Install SANsurfer: Pre-Installation Summary Review your installation selections. To change your selections, click Previous to return to other installation windows. To continue, click Install. The Installing SANsurfer dialog box opens (Figure 4-11).

  • Page 54: Install Sansurfer: Installing Sansurfer

    Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Initial Installation Figure 4-11 Install SANsurfer: Installing SANsurfer If you are installing NetWare, the Novell NetWare Disk Selection dialog box opens (Figure 4-12). Figure 4-12 Install SANsurfer: Novell NetWare Disk Selection The Novell NetWare Disk Selection dialog box lists the auto-detected Windows drives mapped to NetWare server system volumes (sys:\).

  • Page 55: Install Sansurfer: Default Qlogic Failover Enable/Disable

    Drive Letter box and then click Enter Drive Letter. Click Next. If you are installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager on a Novell NetWare, Red Hat/SUSE Linux, or Sun Solaris system, the Default QLogic Failover Enable/Disable dialog box opens (Figure 4-13).

  • Page 56: Install Sansurfer: Launch Sansurfer Application

    The failover path feature ensures data availability and system reliability by assigning alternate path and automatic adapter failover for device resources. To enable failover, select the Enable QLogic Failover Configuration check box, and then click Next. The Launch SANsurfer Application dialog box opens (Figure 4-14).

  • Page 57: Installation Instructions Using Cli

    Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Initial Installation Figure 4-15 Install SANsurfer: Install Complete To exit the installer, click Done. Now you are ready to customize SANsurfer FC HBA Manager and set your security parameters (see “Getting Started” on page 5-1). Installation Instructions Using CLI As an alternative, you can install the SANsurfer tool and its components using a command line interface (CLI).

  • Page 58: Windows

    Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Initial Installation Windows Windows stand-alone installer command lines include the following: Windows—To install SANsurfer FC HBA Manager interface only (adapter) without an agent: standalone_sansurfer_windows_install.exe -i silent -DSILENT_INSTALL_SET="QMSJ_G" Windows—To install all user interfaces and all agents: standalone_sansurfer_windows_install.exe -i silent -DSILENT_INSTALL_SET="QMSJ_G_NT"...

  • Page 59: Solaris

    Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Initial Installation Linux IA64—To perform an agent-only silent installation: standalone_sansurfer_linux_install_ppc.bin -i silent -DSILENT_INSTALL_SET="QMSJ_LA_IA64" Linux PPC—To install all user interfaces and all agents: standalone_sansurfer_linux_install_ppc.bin -i silent -DSILENT_INSTALL_SET="QMSJ_G_L_PPC" Linux PPC—To perform an agent-only silent installation: standalone_sansurfer_linux_install_ppc.bin -i silent -DSILENT_INSTALL_SET="QMSJ_LA_PPC"...

  • Page 60: Installation Instructions For Vmware Esx 3.5

    The VMware ESX 3.5 console does not support Xwindows, which is required to display Graphical User Interface (GUI) applications on UNIX platforms. You can manage QLogic FC adapters from the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager application installed on a Windows system. The FC HBA Manager on Windows can connect remotely to the qlremote running on the ESX server and manage adapters on the ESX server.

  • Page 61: Web- And Cd-Based Installation Updates

    Internet connection because it downloads files from the QLogic Web site. Updating SANsurfer by Web Update Obtain SANsurfer updates from the QLogic Web site or from service personnel. CAUTION! You must exit SANsurfer to avoid locked files during the update process.

  • Page 62: Network Does Not Use Proxy Settings

    Network Does Not Use Proxy Settings Follow these steps to update SANsurfer from the QLogic Web site when your network does not use proxy settings to access the Internet. To update SANsurfer (network does not use proxy settings):...

  • Page 63: Update Sansurfer: Update Dialog Box

    Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Web- and CD-Based Installation Updates In the Port box, type the port ID of the proxy server. In the Login and Password boxes, type your login and password for the proxy servers that require authentication. To continue, click OK.

  • Page 64: Updating Sansurfer By Package Update

    Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Web- and CD-Based Installation Updates For each update selected, the following information is shown: Status describes the current status of the selected update. Size indicates the size of the selected update in MBs. Description provides a general description of the update. When you finish selecting updates, click Update to start the download and installation process.

  • Page 65: Update Sansurfer: Open Dialog Box

    Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Web- and CD-Based Installation Updates The Open dialog box appears (Figure 4-20). Figure 4-20 Update SANsurfer: Open Dialog Box Select the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager patch update file, web_supported_update_fc_hba.txt, which can be located on a local file system or on a CD, DVD, or portable storage device, and then click Open.

  • Page 66: Update Sansurfer: Update Dialog Box

    Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Web- and CD-Based Installation Updates After you open the patch update file, the Update dialog box opens (Figure 4-21), showing available update information. Figure 4-21 Update SANsurfer: Update Dialog Box The available update information includes: Current Updates column lists product updates available for the current program version.

  • Page 67: Uninstalling Sansurfer

    To start the SANsurfer uninstaller from a Windows system, choose one of the following methods: On the Windows Start menu, point to Programs, point to QLogic Management Suite, and then click SANsurfer Uninstaller. To use Add/Remove Programs, follow these steps: On the Windows Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

  • Page 68: Uninstall Sansurfer: Add/Remove Programs (Windows 2000)

    Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Uninstalling SANsurfer Figure 4-22 Uninstall SANsurfer: Add/Remove Programs (Windows 2000) In the left column, click Change or Remove Programs (default). Under Currently Installed Programs, select SANsurfer FC HBA Manager. Click Change/Remove. To start the SANsurfer uninstaller from a Red Hat/SUSE Linux or Solaris SPARC/x86 system, do one of the following, and then press ENTER: On a Red Hat/SUSE Linux system, if /usr/local/bin is in the path, type SANsurferUninstaller.

  • Page 69: Uninstall Sansurfer: Uninstall Sansurfer

    Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Uninstalling SANsurfer Figure 4-23 Uninstall SANsurfer: Uninstall SANsurfer Click Next to continue. The Uninstall Options dialog box opens (Figure 4-24). Figure 4-24 Uninstall SANsurfer: Uninstall Options SN0054651-00 G 4-29...

  • Page 70: Uninstall Sansurfer: Choose Product Features

    Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Uninstalling SANsurfer Use the Uninstall SANsurfer dialog box to uninstall the entire SANsurfer tool or specific features as follows: Click Complete Uninstall to remove all features and components of the SANsurfer tool that were installed by InstallAnywhere. This will not affect files and folders created after the installation.

  • Page 71: Uninstall Sansurfer: Uninstall Sansurfer

    Installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Uninstalling SANsurfer Help For a Solaris SPARC/x86 system: SANsurfer FC HBA Manager SANsurfer FC Solaris Agent Help Click Uninstall. The Uninstall SANsurfer dialog box (Figure 4-26) lists the components to be uninstalled. Figure 4-26 Uninstall SANsurfer: Uninstall SANsurfer A message asks you to wait the while the uninstaller removes the components.

  • Page 72: Uninstall Sansurfer: Uninstall Complete

    Some files and directories remain after uninstalling SANsurfer. You must delete these components manually from the computer's hard disk where SANsurfer was installed. The default locations are: For Windows: Program Files\QLogic Corporation\SANsurfer For Red Hat/SUSE Linux and Solaris SPARC/x86: /opt/QLogic_Corporation/SANsurfer If you selected Add/Remove Programs in...

  • Page 73: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section includes the procedures for starting and exiting the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager user interface, and customizing the tool options and policies. It provides information on: “Starting SANsurfer FC HBA Manager” on page 5-1 “SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Main Window” on page 5-5 “Exiting SANsurfer FC HBA Manager”...

  • Page 74: Starting Sansurfer Fc Hba Manager On Windows

    FC HBA Manager and are upgrading to the current version, the old icon image appears.) Figure 5-1 SANsurfer Icon On the Windows Start menu, point to Programs, point to QLogic Management Suite, and then click SANsurfer. On the Windows Start menu, click Run, and then do one of the following: Type in the SANsurfer program file name (SANsurfer.EXE),...

  • Page 75: Starting Sansurfer Fc Hba Manager On Linux Or Solaris

    Getting Started Starting SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Starting SANsurfer FC HBA Manager on Linux or Solaris NOTE: If you want to connect to one or more specified hosts automatically when starting SANsurfer FC HBA Manager, see “Connecting to Hosts Automatically (Linux, Solaris, or Macintosh CLI)” on page 5-4.

  • Page 76: Connecting To Hosts Automatically (Linux, Solaris, Or Macintosh Cli)

    ENTER: is the path of the host group file) SANsurfer -g path (path For example: SANsurfer -g c:\Program Files\QLogic Corporation\ SANsurfer\hostfiles\group1.hst Connecting to Hosts Automatically (Linux, Solaris, or Macintosh CLI) On a Red Hat/SUSE Linux, Solaris SPARC/x86, or Macintosh system, follow these steps to connect automatically to specified hosts when starting the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager user interface from the command line.

  • Page 77: Sansurfer Fc Hba Manager Main Window

    ENTER: is the path of the host group file) ./SANsurfer -g path (path For example: ./SANsurfer -g /opt/QLogic Corporation/SANsurfer/ hostfiles/group1.hst SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Main Window The main window gives you access to the features of SANsurfer FC HBA Manager, including: “Toolbar Buttons”...
  • Page 78 Getting Started SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Main Window Table 5-1. Traffic Signals Signal Indicates All hosts in the system are up and running. One or more hosts in the system are in a warning state. For instance, a loop may be down on an adapter in one of the hosts in the system. All hosts in the system are down.

  • Page 79: Toolbar Buttons

    Getting Started SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Main Window Menu Bar Toolbar Title Bar Tabbed FC/CNA Pages HBA Tree Status Figure 5-2 SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Main Window Toolbar Buttons The toolbar buttons in Table 5-2 provide easy access to frequently used functions. Table 5-2.
  • Page 80 Getting Started SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Main Window Table 5-2. Toolbar Buttons (Continued) Button Purpose Click the App Events button to open the App Events log, where you can review the events that occur on your host and manage the App Events log information.

  • Page 81: Host Icons And Text

    Adapter status: Indicates a status such as a severe/critical alarm, loop down, warning alarm, or good (no alarm). For information about alarms, see “Viewing and Managing the Adapter Event Log” in the help system. Examples: HBA QLA2342:QLogic’s HBA:Warning HBA QLA2342:Good SN0054651-00 G...

  • Page 82: Adapter Port Icons And Text

    Getting Started SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Main Window Adapter icons: Good. No alarm. Warning. Warning alarm. Loop Down. No synchronization. Bad. Bad alarm. Offline. Adapter on offline host. Adapter Port Icons and Text The FC/CNA HBA tree lists the following information about adapter ports: Adapter port number: For example, Port n.

  • Page 83: Device Icons And Text

    Getting Started SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Main Window Device Icons and Text The FC/CNA HBA tree shows the following information about disks, tapes, and SAFTE devices: Device type: Disk, tape, or SAFTE (used for enclosure information). Device port ID: Port ID of the disk, tape, or SAFTE device. Online/Inactive Status: A circled red X on the icon indicates an inactive device (either the device is down, the port on device is down or inactive, or the device is not responding properly to SCSI commands).

  • Page 84: Lun Icons And Text

    Getting Started Exiting SANsurfer FC HBA Manager LUN Icons and Text The FC/CNA HBA tree indicates the LUN number (LUN n). For example: LUN (0) LUN icons indicate the following: LUN online. LUN on offline host. Exiting SANsurfer FC HBA Manager To exit the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager user interface, choose one of the following options: On the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager main window, open the File menu and...

  • Page 85: Viewing The Help System

    Getting Started Getting Help Viewing the Help System You can view the application online help for the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager at any time using one of the following methods: To view the application help from the main window, point to the Help menu on the menu bar and click Browse Contents.

  • Page 86: Specifying The Help Browser

    Getting Started Getting Help Specifying the Help Browser Follow these steps to specify the Web browser (Internet Explorer or Firefox, for example) that SANsurfer FC HBA Manager launches when you open the help system (see “Viewing the Help System” on page 5-13): To specify a browser: On the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager main window, open the Help menu,...

  • Page 87: Viewing Sansurfer Fc Hba Manager Tool Information

    Getting Started Getting Help Viewing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Tool Information The About box shows the product version number and QLogic copyright information. To view information about SANsurfer FC HBA Manager: On the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager main window Help menu, click About.

  • Page 88: Setting Sansurfer Fc Hba Manager Security

    Getting Started Setting SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Security Setting SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Security SANsurfer FC HBA Manager security ensures that adapter configuration changes require password authorization. SANsurfer FC HBA Manager prompts for the password when you change the following: Adapter parameters Flash BIOS Adapter driver...

  • Page 89: Security Page

    Getting Started Setting SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Security Figure 5-5 Security Page Under Host Access, verify that you have administrator or root privileges for the selected host by entering the system login and password you use to access the machine: In the Login box, type the login name that has administrator or root privileges on the host you selected.

  • Page 90: Setting The Warning Display Option

    Getting Started Setting the Warning Display Option Setting the Warning Display Option You can configure SANsurfer FC HBA Manager to display warning messages when specific conditions occur. To set the warning display option: To access the Options dialog box, choose one of the following methods: On the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager main window, open the Settings menu, and then click Options.

  • Page 91: Setting The Configuration Change Option

    Getting Started Setting the Configuration Change Option Setting the Configuration Change Option SANsurfer FC HBA Manager keeps current the devices and the LUNs that the adapter shows. When cables are pulled, devices are hot-plugged into the SAN, or devices are removed, SANsurfer FC HBA Manager generates a configuration event in the HBA Event Log.

  • Page 92: Setting Application Event Log Options

    Getting Started Setting Application Event Log Options If a configuration change occurs, a message appears, stating “Would you like to refresh the Configuration for Hostname: <hostname/ip_address>.” Do one of the following: To refresh the configuration, click Yes. To not update to the new configuration, click No. The old configuration remains unchanged.

  • Page 93: Setting The Hba Event Log Option

    Getting Started Setting the HBA Event Log Option The Options dialog box opens (Figure 5-8). Figure 5-8 Options Dialog Box: App Event Log Under App Event Log, type the number of events that the event log can list in the Log Size box. The range is 20 to 200 events; the default is 20 events. If you want to enable logging of informational events, select the Log Informational Events check box.

  • Page 94: Options Dialog Box: Hba Event Log

    Getting Started Setting the HBA Event Log Option Right-click the FC/CNA HBA tree, and then on the shortcut menu, click Options. Press CTRL+SHIFT+T. The Options dialog box opens (Figure 5-9). Figure 5-9 Options Dialog Box: HBA Event Log Under HBA Event Log, type the number of adapter events the HBA Event Log can list in Log Size box.

  • Page 95: Setting Up Automatic Notification By E-Mail

    Getting Started Setting Up Automatic Notification by E-mail Setting Up Automatic Notification by E-mail You can automatically send event notifications—along with a copy of the current host configuration—by e-mail to a distribution list, thus enabling the information to be opened and analyzed from other locations. Adapter event notification through e-mail is available only with servers running the SMTP agent.

  • Page 96: Setting The Configuration Policies

    Getting Started Setting the Configuration Policies Under Notification Options, select the check boxes for the notifications that you want to send: Information Alarms Unknown Alarms Warning Alarms Bad Alarms Attach Host Configuration (sends the current host configuration) Click Test to verify that e-mail notification is working. If successful, a message states that the e-mail was sent successfully.

  • Page 97: Policy Settings Dialog Box

    Getting Started Setting the Configuration Policies Figure 5-11 Policy Settings Dialog Box Specify whether to check for device sharing, which occurs each time a configuration change is made to a device. Under Options for sharing devices among host(s), complete the following: To disable device sharing checking, clear the Check for shared devices (targets) among host(s) check box.

  • Page 98: Shared Device Found Dialog Box

    Getting Started Setting the Configuration Policies If you select this policy and SANsurfer detects this type of sharing, it displays a warning message. Do one of the following: To disable access to these devices from other hosts that display in the FC/CNA HBA tree, click OK. To disable this policy for this instance, click Cancel.
  • Page 99 Getting Started Setting the Configuration Policies Do not allow selected LUN to be enabled (no LUN sharing allowed) This policy does not enable the selected LUN. If you select this policy and SANsurfer detects this type of sharing, it displays a warning message. Do one of the following: For your system to unconfigure the LUN, click OK.

  • Page 100: Forbidden Sharing Of Devices Or Luns

    Getting Started Setting the Configuration Policies Proceed with LUN configuration. To accept your selection, click OK. To close the Shared Device Found dialog box without configuring the device, click Cancel. To save your settings and close the Policy Settings dialog box, click OK. Forbidden Sharing of Devices or LUNs If you set a policy in which the sharing of devices or LUNs among hosts is not permitted and SANsurfer FC HBA Manager detects sharing, the Shared Device...

  • Page 101: Specifying The Adapter Driver Settings

    Getting Started Specifying the Adapter Driver Settings Figure 5-13 Shared Components Dialog Box Click the shared device or LUN in the left column to view the shared hosts in the right column. To close the Shared Components dialog box and return to the Shared Device Found dialog box, click OK.

  • Page 102: Settings Page (Adapter Driver)

    Getting Started Specifying the Adapter Driver Settings To set the adapter driver parameters: In the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager main window FC/CNA HBA tree, select the adapter. Click the Settings tab to open the adapter driver Settings page (Figure 5-14). (Figure 5-15 shows the same page for Linux only.) Figure 5-14 Settings Page (Adapter Driver)

  • Page 103: Settings Page (Linux Failover Driver Only)

    Getting Started Specifying the Adapter Driver Settings Figure 5-15 Settings Page (Linux Failover Driver Only) The identifying information includes: Hostname is the name or IP address of the host connected to the adapter. Adapter Model is the QLA2xxx adapter model number. Under Target: Display Options, click one of the following to specify whether the system should recognize only targets configured using SANsurfer FC HBA Manager:...

  • Page 104: Refreshing The Host Configuration

    Getting Started Refreshing the Host Configuration Under Target: Binding Options, select one of the following binding options: If you want the driver to bind the target ID using the target's WWPN, click Bind by World Wide Port Name. If you want the driver to bind the target using the target's port ID, click Bind by Port ID.

  • Page 105: Performing Diagnostics

    Performing Diagnostics SANsurfer FC HBA Manager provides end-to-end diagnostics that allow you to test adapters and the devices to which they are connected. Diagnostic tests include the following: The external loopback test, which evaluates the ports (transmit and receive transceivers) on the adapter and the error rate. 10-bit internal or 1-bit serial internal loopback test (available on 8Gb adapters, such as the QLE256x).

  • Page 106: Preparing For Diagnostic Testing

    Performing Diagnostics Running Loopback and Read/Write Buffer Diagnostic Tests CAUTION! Although SANsurfer FC HBA Manager protects against normal operation interruption and testing disruption, it is your responsibility to ensure that the diagnostics are run without causing interruptions to other processes and disruptions to the actual testing process.

  • Page 107: Preparing For The Loopback Test

    Performing Diagnostics Running Loopback and Read/Write Buffer Diagnostic Tests To flash the adapter port’s LED: In the FC/CNA HBA tree, right-click an adapter port. NOTE: If you are using a Macintosh mouse (one button), press CTRL while clicking on the tree. On the shortcut menu, click Flash Beacon.
  • Page 108 Performing Diagnostics Running Loopback and Read/Write Buffer Diagnostic Tests Table 6-1. Driver Versions That Do Not Require a Loopback Connector Operating System Driver Version Windows 2000/Windows Server 2003 with SCSI miniport driver 8.2.3.11 and above Windows XP Professional/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista 8.2.3.16 and above with Storport miniport driver Red Hat/SUSE Linux...

  • Page 109: Preparing For The Read/Write Buffer Test

    Performing Diagnostics Running Loopback and Read/Write Buffer Diagnostic Tests To resume normal adapter operations: Remove the loopback connector from the adapter connector. Reconnect the cable that you disconnected in “Installing a Loopback Connector” on page 6-4. Modify the adapter settings Connection Options back to its previous setting (see “Modifying the Adapter Settings Connection Options Setting”...

  • Page 110: Running The Loopback Test

    Performing Diagnostics Running Loopback and Read/Write Buffer Diagnostic Tests Running the Loopback Test The loopback test is external to the adapter. If the adapter port is in loop mode, you can run the loopback test with a loopback connector. If the adapter port is in point-to-point mode and attached to a switch, an echo test is run instead (no loopback connector is used).

  • Page 111: Viewing Adapter Port Transceiver Details

    Performing Diagnostics Viewing Adapter Port Transceiver Details To run a read/write buffer test: Prepare for the test (see “Preparing for Diagnostic Testing” on page 6-2). Set the diagnostic test parameters (see “Setting the Diagnostic Test Parameters” in the help system). Run the diagnostic test (see “Running Diagnostic Tests”...

  • Page 112: General Page

    Performing Diagnostics Viewing Adapter Port Transceiver Details Port Name indicates the World wide adapter port name. Port ID indicates the Port ID of the adapter port. General Page The General page (Figure 6-1) of Transceiver Details contains two sections: Media Information and Diagnostic Data. Figure 6-1 Transceiver Details Page: General Page Media Information On the General page, the Media Information section lists the following...

  • Page 113: Diagnostic Data

    Performing Diagnostics Viewing Adapter Port Transceiver Details Serial Number. Indicates the vendor serial number for the transceiver device. Type. Describes the transceiver device based on information that SANsurfer FC HBA Manager reads from the device. For instance, the type 400-M6-SN-I describes a transceiver device that has a speed of 400 MBps (400), uses a multimode 62.5 m (M6) laser, which is a shortwave laser without OCF (SN) for an intermediate distance (I).

  • Page 114: Details Page

    Performing Diagnostics Viewing Adapter Port Transceiver Details Details Page The Details page (Figure 6-2) of Transceiver Details shows detailed digital diagnostic data from the optical transceiver device. Figure 6-2 Transceiver Details Page: Details Page For a detailed explanation of the diagnostic data displayed on the Details page, refer to SFF-8472 Specification for Diagnostic Monitoring Interface for Optical Xcvrs, Revision 9.3 August 1, 2002.

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

    Solaris agent, SANsurfer FC NetWare 5/6.x agent, or SANsurfer FC Mac OS X agent) with which the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager user interface (client) connects to manage QLogic adapters. Troubleshooting Tools The following sections explain how to use the Windows event log, Linux messages file, Solaris messages file, and SANsurfer FC HBA Manager to solve hardware problems.

  • Page 116: Linux Messages File

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tools In addition, you can search the QLogic Support knowledge base and user forums to help determine if the event is generated by the QLogic driver, Microsoft, or other source. Go to http://support.qlogic.com and in the Search input box, do one of the following, and then click Search: Type Event ID to search for all events in the knowledge base.

  • Page 117: Solaris Messages File

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Solaris Messages File For Solaris SPARC/x86 systems, the Solaris messages file is the main source of information for device driver problems and events. Device drivers usually indicate only status by logging events in the Solaris messages file. SANsurfer FC HBA Manager agents also use the Solaris messages file to report service errors, and so on.

  • Page 118: Installation Issues

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Installation Issues Table 7-1 lists problems that can occur when installing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager, and provides possible causes and solutions. Table 7-1. Troubleshooting: Installation Issues Problem Cause and Solution When installing the SANsurfer Cause: The security extension SeLinux most likely caused this prob- application in a secured Linux lem.

  • Page 119: User Interface And Remote Agent Issues

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Table 7-1. Troubleshooting: Installation Issues (Continued) Problem Cause and Solution Installation does not copy Cause: There is insufficient disk space or not enough available mem- files. ory. Solution: The installation detects when there is insufficient disk space. When sufficient disk space is available, continue the installation.
  • Page 120 (SANsurfer icon). SANsurfer.exe file. This program is installed by default in the follow- ing folder for Windows and NetWare (user interface only): C:\Program Files\QLogic Corporation\SANsurfer SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Cause: There is insufficient memory. user interface starts, and then Solution: For physical RAM requirements, see “Hardware Require-...
  • Page 121 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Table 7-2. Troubleshooting: User Interface and Remote Agent Issues (Continued) Problem Cause and Solution SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Cause: The qlremote agent service has stopped or is unable to estab- user interface cannot discon- lish a network link. nect from a remote host.

  • Page 122: Functional Issues

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Table 7-2. Troubleshooting: User Interface and Remote Agent Issues (Continued) Problem Cause and Solution SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Cause: There is a disconnect with the qlremote agent or network com- user interface does not auto- munication has stopped.
  • Page 123 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Table 7-3. Troubleshooting: Functional Issues Problem Cause and Solution Unable to create failover con- Cause: An incorrect version of SANsurfer FC HBA Manager is installed figuration. or SANsurfer FC HBA Manager detected an invalid configuration. Solution: To create a failover configuration, the following criteria must be met: The host system must contain two or more adapters.
  • Page 124 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Table 7-3. Troubleshooting: Functional Issues (Continued) Problem Cause and Solution Unable to display or modify Cause: the adapter parameters or the Adapter parameters are corrupted, or Utilities tab is missing. Adapter Subsystem Identification/Subsystem Vendor Identification (SSID/SSVID) is missing from adapter.properties.

  • Page 125: Verifying That The Adapter Driver Is Installed

    If the adapter driver is not installed, then install it (see the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager Application Help or the QLogic Quick Start Guide). If you determine that the adapter driver is installed, then consider the following: If typing the host name in the Connect to Host dialog box, verify that you are typing the correct name.
  • Page 126 In the left pane of the Computer Management window, click Device Manager. In the right pane, click SCSI and RAID controllers. Right-click a QLogic adapter (which is a QLogic adapter port). On the shortcut menu, click Properties. On the QLogic Fibre Channel Adapter Properties, click the Driver tab.

  • Page 127: Verifying That Qlremote Is Installed And Running

    To verify that qlremote is installed and running on Windows: Open the Component Services window (Figure 7-1). Verify that the QLogic Management Suite Java agent service (QLManagementAgentJava) is running. Figure 7-1 Windows: Services To verify that qlremote is installed and running on NetWare:...
  • Page 128 Troubleshooting Verifying that qlremote is Installed and Running To verify that qlremote is installed and running on Red Hat/SUSE Linux: Type one of the following commands and then press ENTER: # ps ax | grep qlremote # ps -ef | grep qlremote If entries display, qlremote is loaded.

  • Page 129: Tracing Sansurfer Fc Hba Manager And Agent Activity (Debug)

    Troubleshooting Tracing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager and Agent Activity (Debug) Alternate Macintosh procedure: Go to the SANsurfer installation folder. Type the following command and then press ENTER: ./qlremote -v Verify that the appropriate network protocol is running. Tracing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager and Agent Activity (Debug) Additional information may be required to help troubleshoot SANsurfer FC HBA Manager problems.

  • Page 130: Local.properties File

    Troubleshooting Tracing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager and Agent Activity (Debug) Figure 7-2 Local.properties File Edit the agent.properties file, which is located where SANsurfer is installed. Change the following property: Figure 7-3.) node.agent.quiet.model.enable=0 Figure 7-3 Agent.properties File Edit the SANsurfer.lax file, which is located where SANsurfer FC HBA Manager is installed.
  • Page 131 Troubleshooting Tracing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager and Agent Activity (Debug) Edit the file so that the information appears on the console. Change the following properties: lax.stderr.redirect=console lax.stdout.redirect=console lax.stdin.redirect=console Edit the file so that the information is saved to a file as shown for your operating system: For a system, the location could be: lax.stderr.redirect=c:\\trace.txt...

  • Page 132: Sansurfer.lax File Example

    Troubleshooting Tracing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager and Agent Activity (Debug) Figure 7-4 SANsurfer.lax File Example 7-18 SN0054651-00 G...

  • Page 133: Command Prompt" Properties Dialog Box

    Troubleshooting Tracing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager and Agent Activity (Debug) If you are using a Windows system, follow these steps to change the height of the screen buffer: On the Windows Start menu, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt. In the Command Prompt window, click the upper left corner of the title bar.

  • Page 134: Exporting Or Saving Agent Activity Logs

    Troubleshooting Tracing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager and Agent Activity (Debug) Exporting or Saving Agent Activity Logs This section provides information about: “Agent Logs by Operating System” on page 7-20 “Exporting or Saving the Agent Logs” on page 7-20 Agent Logs by Operating System Agent activity automatically logs to one of the following.
  • Page 135 Troubleshooting Tracing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager and Agent Activity (Debug) For Macintosh: # /installation folder/qlremote > /AgentOutput.txt 2>&1 Open a second terminal to start the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager user interface. Connect to the host with SANsurfer FC HBA Manager. On the terminal you opened in Step 1, press CTRL+C to stop the qlremote...
  • Page 136 Troubleshooting Tracing SANsurfer FC HBA Manager and Agent Activity (Debug) Open a second terminal to start the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager user interface. Connect to the host with SANsurfer FC HBA Manager. On the terminal you opened in Step 1, press CTRL+C to stop the qlremote agent.

  • Page 137: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Table A-1 lists some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about SANsurfer FC HBA Manager. For additional FAQs and other information, visit the QLogic support Web site, support.qlogic.com. Table A-1. Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer On what platforms does SANsurfer FC...
  • Page 138 Frequently Asked Questions Notes SN0054651-00 G...
  • Page 139 Shortcut Keys What are shortcut keys? You can quickly accomplish tasks you perform frequently by using shortcut keys: one or more keys you press on the keyboard to complete a task. Table B-1 lists the shortcut keys available SANsurfer FC HBA Manager and the purpose of each. Table B-1.
  • Page 140 Shortcut Keys Table B-1. Shortcut Keys (Continued) Press CTRL+SHIFT+Z Collect config/logs CTRL+SHIFT+T Set options CTRL+SHIFT+M Set e-mail CTRL+SHIFT+B Set broadcast CTRL+SHIFT+P Set policies CTRL+G Launch General Configuration Wizard CTRL+R Launch Flash Update Wizard (SAN) CTRL+V Launch Driver Update Wizard (SAN) CTRL+M Launch HBA Parameters Update Wizard (SAN) CTRL+W...
  • Page 141 CSV file system environments. Comma Separated Values file. Boot code for QLogic FC adapters is required if the computer system is booting DCBX from a storage device (boot device) Data Center Bridging Exchange. A attached to the QLogic adapter.
  • Page 142 SANsurfer FC HBA Manager User’s Guide Management Tool for QLogic FC and FCoE Adapters Device Custom Device Module (CDM) is the driver component associated with A computer subsystem, such an adapter storage devices. It provides the card, which mediates data in a computer functionality to build device-specific network.
  • Page 143 SANsurfer FC HBA Manager User’s Guide Management Tool for QLogic FC and FCoE Adapters Lower Layer is the SCSI adapter FCode driver. It communicates directly to the A type of boot code designed for use on SCSI adapter. Sun's SPARC or Apple Macintosh hardware platforms.
  • Page 144 SANsurfer FC HBA Manager User’s Guide Management Tool for QLogic FC and FCoE Adapters HBA port beacon A SANsurfer FC HBA Manager feature Loop Initialization Process. The initializa- that enables you to flash the adapter's tion process in an arbitrated loop that...
  • Page 145 SANsurfer FC HBA Manager User’s Guide Management Tool for QLogic FC and FCoE Adapters Because a path is a combination of an adapter and a target port, a path is distinct Network Interface Controller. A computer from another path if it is accessed through...
  • Page 146 SANsurfer FC HBA Manager User’s Guide Management Tool for QLogic FC and FCoE Adapters SCSI WWPN Small Computer System Interface. A World Wide Port Name. A unique name hardware bus specification and a assigned to a each port on a device. One...
  • Page 147 Index About box 5-15 bandwidth 1-4 access password beacon Glossary-4 changing 5-16 Boolean default 5-16 help system search 5-13 requirement for 5-16 boot code Glossary-1 adapter.properties file 7-10, 7-20, 7-21 boot device Glossary-1 adapters 5-9 Broadcast Settings dialog box 7-6 driver settings, specifying 5-29 Browse dialog box 5-2 event log, setting 5-21...
  • Page 148 SANsurfer FC HBA Manager User’s Guide Management Tool for QLogic FC and FCoE Adapters configuration parameters. See driver device Glossary-2 parameters icons 5-11 configurations sharing policy 5-24 cluster system configuration 2-4 diagnostic Glossary-3 disk 2-12 diagnostics 6-1 examples of 2-1...

  • Page 149: Email Settings Dialog Box

    SANsurfer FC HBA Manager User’s Guide Management Tool for QLogic FC and FCoE Adapters features of SANsurfer FC HBA Manager 1-2 advanced 1-4 EFI-UTIL utility 2-9 asset management 1-2 e-mail notifications, setting up automatic 5-23 configuration management 1-2 Email Settings dialog box 5-23, 5-24...
  • Page 150 SANsurfer FC HBA Manager User’s Guide Management Tool for QLogic FC and FCoE Adapters host IP communications driver installation 2-12 configuration, refreshing 5-32 iSCSI Glossary-4 connecting to automatically 5-3, 5-4 ISP Glossary-4 events, viewing 5-7, 5-8 icons, meaning of 5-9...
  • Page 151 SANsurfer FC HBA Manager User’s Guide Management Tool for QLogic FC and FCoE Adapters media Glossary-4 memory requirement 3-2 password messages file default 5-16 Linux 7-2 requirement for, setting 5-16 Solaris SPARC/x86 7-3 Path Glossary-5 miniport driver Glossary-2 pid (process identifier), qlremote 7-21...

  • Page 152: Shared Components Dialog Box

    SANsurfer FC HBA Manager User’s Guide Management Tool for QLogic FC and FCoE Adapters Refresh button, updating host and adapters show help system navigation pane 5-13 refreshing the host configuration 5-32 simple failover system configuration 2-3 remote procedure calls (RPCs) 2-11...
  • Page 153 SANsurfer FC HBA Manager User’s Guide Management Tool for QLogic FC and FCoE Adapters targets binding options 5-32 video card, requirements 3-2 display options 5-31 viewing technical support xvi FC/CNA HBA tree 5-6 knowledge base, searching 7-2 help system 5-13...
  • Page 154 SANsurfer FC HBA Manager User’s Guide Management Tool for QLogic FC and FCoE Adapters Index-8 SN0054651-00 G...
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