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The Emulex® Model 355 SAN Storage Switch provides several options for managing and configuring
the switch to meet the needs of the network environment.

This section describes how to log in to the switch, configure switch and port settings, manage firmware
and configuration files, and configure One-Step Zoning, Automatic Trunking, and Load Balancing.

Frequent Switch Configuration Tasks

A list of frequent switch configuration-related tasks is provided below. The list displays the task, the
corresponding Web Manager command, and a reference to where more information may be found in this
guide.

For information on viewing switch status and information, see

“Monitoring the Switch” on page 45

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To…

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View switch status

Storage Switch

“Viewing Switch Status” on page 45

.

Change general switch
configuration

Switch > Configuration

“Configuring the Switch Settings” on
page 18

.

Change the IP Address

Switch > Configuration

“Network Location” on page 19

Change the switch speed

Switch > Configuration

“Switch Speed” on page 20

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View the event log

Switch > Event Log

“Viewing the Event Log” on page 47

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Configure traps

Switch > SNMP Traps

“Setting SNMP Traps” on page 21

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Upgrade the firmware

Switch > Files

“Switch Firmware Files” on page 33

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Change the Port Smart
Settings

Port > Smart Settings

“Configuring the Port Smart Settings” on
page 25

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Configure One-Step Zoning

Advanced Functions >
One-Step Zoning

“One-Step Zoning” on page 34

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Configure Automatic
Trunking

Advanced Functions >
Automatic Trunking

“Automatic Trunking” on page 42

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Configure Load Balancing

Advanced Functions >
Load Balancing

“Load Balancing” on page 43

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Reset the switch

Reboot

“Configuring the Switch Settings” on
page 18

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