HP StorageWorks 2.32 Edge Switch - Manual (Page 16)

Element Manager overview 16
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)—An SNMP agent is implemented through the
Element Manager. It allows administrators on SNMP management workstations to access
product management information using any standard network management tool. Administrators
can assign Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and corresponding community names for up to six
workstations functioning as SNMP trap message recipients. Refer to the McDATA E/OS SNMP
Support Manual for more information.
This manual provides details on the Element Manager for the Edge Switch 2/24 and Edge
Switch 2/32 products only. It provides instructions for using the Element Manager through the
HAFM application.
Element manager description
The Element Manager for Edge Switch products is a Java-based graphical user interface (GUI) that
provides in-depth management, configuration, and monitoring functions for individual switches and
their field-replaceable units (FRUs).
The Element Manager provides graphical views of switch hardware components and displays of
component status. By positioning the mouse pointer on icons, graphics, panels, and other visual
elements in these views and clicking the left or right mouse button, you can quickly manage and
monitor switches on your network.
The server software for the HAFM and Element Manager comes installed on the HAFM appliance.