Collecting maintenance data, Executing an ipl – HP StorageWorks 2.140 Director Switch User Manual
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NOTE:
After the port swap is complete, the contents of either the Port Number or Port Address
fields are swapped. This depends on which field was originally selected in the beginning. If the
Port Number was selected in the beginning, information for both the Port Number and Port
Address fields are swapped. If the Port Address was selected in the beginning, the Port
Address stays the same and the Port Number information is swapped.
10.
If you are finished configuring the director, back up the configuration data. For more
information, see ”
Backing up and restoring configuration
NOTE:
Make sure that the system administrator varies devices offline that are attached to the ports
whose addresses you are going to swap.
NOTE:
Ports that you are going to swap are blocked during this procedure, as swapping ports is
disruptive to port operation.
Collecting maintenance data
The Data Collection option enables you to collect maintenance data that can help support
personnel diagnose system problems. Save the maintenance data as a zip file on a backup disk (or
other medium with the appropriate capacity), and forward it to technical support personnel.
NOTE:
If the Full Volatility feature is enabled through the director’s maintenance port, a memory
dump file is not included with the data collection.
To use this option, follow the detailed steps in the McDATA Intrepid Director 6064 Installation and
Service Manual for the Director 2/64 and the McDATA Intrepid Director 6140 Installation and
Service Manual for the Director 2/140.
Executing an IPL
CAUTION:
The Ethernet connection between the HAFM appliance and director is interrupted
momentarily during an IPL.
CAUTION:
An initial program load (IPL) is not intended for ordinary or casual use and should only
be performed if the active CTP card is suspected to be faulty. This operation resets the active CTP
card (an IML resets both CTP cards). Do not use this option unless directed by your support
representative or if you need to reset a failed CTP card.