User Manual

8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide 9

About this guide

This manual describes the QuickTools web applet (version 8.0) for HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel

Switch (firmware version 8.0). The manual also defines the features, components, and performance

characteristics of the HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch. The QuickTools web applet is the

primary focus of this manual, which is organized as follows:

• ”Using QuickTools” on page 13 describes how to use QuickTools, its menus, and its displays.

• ”Managing fabrics” on page 21 describes fabric management tasks.

• ”Managing switches” on page 49 describes switch management tasks.

• ”Managing ports” on page 89 describes port and device management tasks.

A glossary of terms and an index are also provided.

Intended audience

This manual introduces the switch management products and explains their installation and use. It is

intended for users responsible for installing and using switch management tools.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites for using this product include:

• Knowledge of operation systems

• Knowledge of related hardware/software