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Task 15: Verify switch-to-management server communication
Communication must be verified between the switch and server
(SAN management and Element Manager applications). To verify
switch-to-server communication:
1. At the SAN management application's main window (physical
map or product list), inspect the shape and color of the status
symbol associated with the switch product icon.
operational states and associated symbols.
Switch Operational States and Symbols
Table 8
Operational State
Operational - switch-to server communication is established, the switch
is operational, and no failures are indicated. Go to
date and time
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Degraded - switch-to server communication is established, but the
switch is operating in degraded mode and requires service. This
condition is typical if a port or redundant FRU fails. Go to
Failed - switch-to server communication is established, but the switch
failed and requires immediate service. Go to
Status Unknown - the switch status is unknown because of a network
communication failure between the switch and management
server.
Go to
step
3.
2. Right-click the switch icon. A pop-up menu appears.
3. Select the Element Manager option from the pop-up menu. When
the Element Manager application opens, the last view (tab)
accessed by a user opens by default. As an example, the Hardware
View is shown.
4. Inspect switch status at the Hardware View and perform one of the
following steps:
a. If the switch appears operational (no FRU alert symbols and a
green circle at the status bar), go to Task 16, Configure PFE
Key (Optional).
Table 8
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Task 18: Set switch
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