Getting started, Installing switch manager, Installing switch manager on windows systems – HP 2/8q Fibre Channel User Manual

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Switch Manager

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HP StorageWorks 2/8q Fibre Channel Switch Management User Guide

Getting started

Installing Switch Manager

, page 20

Starting Switch Manager

, page 21

Exiting Switch Manager

, page 22

Removing Switch Manager

, page 23

Changing the encryption key for the default fabric view file

, page 23

Saving and opening fabric view files

, page 23

Setting Switch Manager preferences

, page 24

Using online help

, page 25

Viewing software version and copyright information

, page 25

Using the Switch Manager user interface

, page 25

Using the topology display

, page 31

Using the faceplate display

, page 33

Installing Switch Manager

Switch Manager is installed during the initial set up and installation of the MSA1000 Small
Business SAN. If Switch Manager is not installed on your system, first verify that your
workstation or server meets the following minimum system requirements. (

Table 2

)

Installing Switch Manager on Windows systems

1. Close all programs currently running, and then insert the Small Business SAN Software

CD into the server or management workstation CD-ROM drive.

The CD automatically starts, and displays the HP Small Business SAN Wizard.

2. In the Welcome window, click Next, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

Note:

Switch Manager is installed and placed in the following system folder:

C:\Program Files\HP\HP_StorageWorks_Switch_Manager

.

Table 2: Management system requirements

Item

Minimum Requirements

Operating system

Windows® 2000/2003 32-bit operating systems

Linux® Red Hat 32-bit operating systems

Memory

256 MB

Disk space

150 MB, per installation

Processor

300 MHz

Hardware

CD-ROM drive, RS-232 serial port, RJ-45 Ethernet port

Internet browser

Windows: Microsoft® Internet Explorer®

Linux: Netscape Navigator 6.2 or later, or Mozilla 1.0.2 or

later with Personal Security Manager

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