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

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

applies only when the switch is configured to operate in FICON management style.

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

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

• A modem for use by support personnel to dial-in to the HAFM appliance for event notification

and to perform remote diagnostics.

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

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

subnet mask, and gateway address. Or to run diagnostics and isolate system problems through

a local or remote terminal.

• FRUs—small form factor pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers, power supplies, and cooling

fans—that are removed or replaced without disrupting switch or Fibre Channel link operation.

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

equipment.

• Concurrent port maintenance—SFPs and fiber-optic cables are removed and attached to ports

without interrupting other ports or switch operation.

• Beaconing to assist service personnel in locating a specific port or switch. When port beaconing

is enabled, the amber LED associated with the port flashes. When unit beaconing is enabled,

the system error indicator on the front panel flashes. Beaconing does not affect port or switch

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.

• SNMP management:

• Using the Fibre Alliance MIB (Version 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.

• Using the Fibre Channel Fabric Element MIB (Version 1.1), TCP/IP MIB-II definition (RFC

1213), or a product-specific MIB that runs on each switch, up to 6 authorized management

workstations can be configured through the Element Manager 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.