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• Diagnostic software that performs power-on self-tests (POSTs) and port diagnostics (internal

loopback, external loopback, and Fibre Channel (FC) wrap tests). The FC wrap test applies only

when the director is configured to operate in FICON management style.

• An internal modem for use by support personnel to dial in to the HAFM appliance for event

notification and to perform remote diagnostics.

• Automatic notification of significant system events (to support personnel or administrators)

through e-mail messages or the call-home feature at the HAFM appliance.

NOTE: The call-home feature is not available through the EWS interface.

• An RS-232 maintenance port at the rear of the director (port access is password-protected) that

enables installation or service personnel to change the director’s internet protocol (IP) address,

subnet mask, and gateway address.

• Redundant FRUs—logic cards, power supplies, and cooling fans—that are removed or replaced

without disrupting director or Fibre Channel link operation.

• A modular design that enables quick removal and replacement of FRUs without tools or

equipment.

• Concurrent port maintenance—UPM cards are added or replaced and fiber-optic cables are

attached to ports without interrupting other ports or director operation.

• Beaconing to assist service personnel in locating a specific port, FRU, or director in a

multi-switch environment. When port beaconing is enabled, the amber LED associated with the

port flashes. When FRU beaconing is enabled, the amber (service required) LED on the FRU

flashes. When unit beaconing is enabled, the system error indicator on the front bezel flashes.

Beaconing does not affect port, FRU, or director operation.

• Data collection through the Element Manager on the HAFM appliance to help isolate system

problems. The data includes a memory dump file and audit, hardware, and engineering logs.

• Status monitoring of redundant FRUs and alternate Fibre Channel data paths to ensure

continued director availability in case of failover. The HAFM application queries the status of

each backup FRU daily. A backup FRU failure is indicated by an illuminated amber LED.

• SNMP management using the Fibre Alliance management information base (MIB) 3.1, that runs

on the HAFM appliance. Up to 12 authorized management workstations can be configured

through the HAFM application to receive unsolicited SNMP trap messages. The trap messages

indicate operational state changes and failure conditions.

• SNMP management using the Fibre Channel Fabric Element MIB 1.1, transmission control

protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) MIB-II definition (RFC 1213), or a product-specific MIB that

runs on each director. Up to six authorized management workstations can be configured through

the Element Manager on the HAFM appliance to receive unsolicited SNMP trap messages. The

trap messages indicate operational state changes and failure conditions.

NOTE: For more information about SNMP support provided by HP products, refer to the HP

StorageWorks SNMP reference guide for directors and edge switches.