H3C IMC VAN Fabric Manager Administrator Guide-7.3-5W105

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Contents

VFM overview·· 1

At a Glance· 1

VAN Fabric Topology· 1

DC Management 1

SAN Configuration· 1

INT Performance Monitoring· 2

Navigation menu and typical operations· 3

Navigation menu· 3

Typical operations· 4

Sorting a list 4

Navigating a list 4

Importing devices· 4

Viewing the At a Glance page· 7

Accessing the At a Glance page· 7

Viewing the network device status· 7

Viewing the top 5 DCs by device quantity· 8

Viewing the SAN device view· 9

Viewing the fabric view· 10

Managing DCs and devices· 11

Managing DCs· 11

Viewing the DC list 11

Querying DCs· 11

Viewing devices in a DC· 12

Adding a DC· 12

Modifying a DC· 12

Deleting a DC· 12

Locating a VM by MAC address· 12

Discovering a device automatically· 13

Managing network devices· 13

Viewing the network device list 13

Viewing network device details· 14

Importing a network device· 14

Synchronizing the network device settings into VFM·· 15

Deleting a network device· 15

Managing servers· 15

Viewing the server list 15

Viewing server details· 16

Importing a server 16

Synchronizing settings of servers into VFM·· 16

Deleting a server 17

Viewing VMs· 17

Managing storage devices· 17

Viewing the storage device list 17

Viewing storage device details· 18

Importing a storage device· 18

Synchronizing settings of a storage device into VFM·· 18

Deleting a storage device· 19

Managing SANs· 20

VSAN auto discovery· 20

Fabric management 21

Managing fabrics· 21

Managing FCoE switches· 25

Managing servers· 41

Managing storage devices· 43

Configuring default DCBX parameters· 44

Managing VSANs· 46

Zone database· 50

Managing FC ping tasks· 63

Managing FC tracert tasks· 66

Setting FC ping thresholds· 68

SAN fast configuration· 69

Prerequisites for SAN fast configuration· 69

Performing SAN fast configuration· 69

Managing VAN Fabric topologies· 71

Managing LAN topologies· 71

Accessing a LAN topology· 71

Managing an EVI topology· 72

Managing an SPB topology· 74

Managing a TRILL topology· 75

Managing a SAN topology· 75

Accessing a SAN topology· 75

Managing a VSAN view· 76

Managing a zone view· 76

Configuring INT performance monitoring· 81

Displaying INT performance monitoring overview· 81

Performance monitoring topology· 81

Top N devices by device delay· 82

Top N devices by packet loss· 82

Top N devices by interface usage ratio· 83

Top N devices by interface packet loss· 83

Top N devices by flow delay· 84

Top N devices by link delay· 85

Displaying flow monitoring information· 86

Querying flows· 87

Querying detailed information about a flow· 87

Displaying device monitoring information· 88

Querying devices· 88

Displaying link monitoring information· 89

Querying links· 89

Querying detailed information about a link· 90

Displaying interface monitoring information· 90

Querying interfaces· 91

Querying detailed information about an interface· 91

Configuring anomaly detection· 91

Displaying the anomaly detection list 91

Interface baseline threshold alarm·· 92

Link baseline threshold alarm·· 92

Device baseline threshold alarm·· 93

Configuring INT performance monitoring parameters· 93


VFM overview

The Virtual Application Network Fabric Manager (VFM) component is data center (DC) management software based on the IMC platform. The virtual application network (VAN) uses virtualization, automation, and software-defined networking (SDN) technologies. A fabric is a network composed of Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) switches, servers, and storage devices.

VFM provides an integrated solution for managing both the LANs and storage area networks (SANs) in data centers by working with HP devices. VFM obtains the virtual machine (VM) migration information depending on the Virtual Network Management component.

VFM provides the following features:

·     At a Glance

·     VAN Fabric Topology

·     DC Management

·     SAN Configuration

·     INT Performance Monitoring

At a Glance

This feature provides the following information to operators in charts and figures:

·     Status of network devices managed by VFM

·     Top 5 DCs with the most devices

·     Device view by type in SANs

·     Fabric view

·     LAN network topology

·     Top 5 Ethernet Virtual Interconnect (EVI) services

·     Top 5 VMs with the most migrations for the last 24 hours

·     Top 5 VMs with the longest single-migration durations for the last week

VAN Fabric Topology

The VAN fabric topology includes SAN topology and LAN topology.

The SAN topology presents and manages fabrics and connections among switches, servers, and storage devices in the fabrics. The LAN topology presents and manages Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links (TRILL), Shortest Path Bridging (SPB), and EVI networks.

DC Management

The DC management feature plans and deploys DCs in VFM and performs basic management on the switches, servers, and storage devices in the DCs. Only switches, servers, and storage devices added to DCs can be used by SAN, TRILL, SPB, and EVI modules.

SAN Configuration

The SAN configuration feature manages fabrics constructed by using FCoE and provides access to the following SAN configuration pages:

·     SAN Fast ConfigQuickly configure servers and storage devices to access each other in pairs.

·     Fabric ManagementView and manage fabrics through a resource tree and list. You can also view and manage the switches, servers, storage devices, virtual storage area networks (VSANs), and zones contained in the fabrics to control access between servers and storage devices.

·     Default DCBX ParamsConfigure the default Data Center Bridging Exchange Protocol (DCBX) parameters that apply to FCoE switches and interfaces for which you do not customize DCBX parameters. This simplifies and unifies DCBX parameters.

·     VSAN Auto Discovery—Automatically discover and add VSANs and switches to fabrics by using a seed switch.

·     Set FC Ping Threshold—Set alarm thresholds for Fibre Channel (FC) ping tasks to monitor fabric connectivity.

INT Performance Monitoring

INT performance monitoring provides simple and efficient delay analysis of complex service application environments to aid administrators with network operation, planning, and analysis.


Navigation menu and typical operations

Navigation menu

1.     Click the Service tab from the tabular navigation system on the top.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager to expand the VFM navigation menu. Figure 1 shows an example of the navigation menu and Table 1 provides menu item definitions.

Figure 1 VFM navigation menu

 

Table 1 VFM navigation menu items

Item

Function

At a Glance

Provides access to the At a Glance page for the statistics of devices and network topologies managed by VFM.

VAN Fabric Topology

Provides access to the topology management page, which allows you to view the LAN topology and SAN topology.

DC Management

Provides access to the DC Management page to manage DCs. You can also manage the switches, servers, and storage devices contained in the DCs.

SAN Configuration

Provides access to the following SAN configuration pages:

·     Fabric Management—View and manage fabrics. You can also view and manage the switches, servers, storage devices, VSANs, and zones contained in the fabrics.

·     SAN Fast Config—Quickly enable the mutual access between a server and a storage device.

·     VSAN Auto DiscoveryConfigure the parameters to automatically discover VSANs and switches contained in the fabrics.

·     Set FC Ping Threshold—Set alarm thresholds for FC ping tasks.

INT Performance Monitoring

INT performance monitoring provides simple and efficient delay analysis of complex service application environments to aid administrators with network operation, planning, and analysis.

 

Typical operations

Sorting a list

You can sort a list by every field that contains a Sort icon  in the column label.

·     When the list is sorted by a field in ascending order, the column label of the selected field is blue and contains an Ascending icon .

·     When the list is sorted by a field in descending order, the column label of the selected field is blue and contains a Descending icon .

Navigating a list

Use the following items to navigate the list:

·     Click the Next Page icon  to page forward in the list.

·     Click the Last Page icon  to page forward to the end of the list.

·     Click the Previous Page icon  to page backward in the list.

·     Click the First Page icon  to page backward to the front of the list.

·     Click a page number to display the page in the list.

·     Select 8, 15, 50, 100, 200, or 1000 at the bottom of the list to configure how many items per page you want to display.

Importing devices

You can import devices from the IMC platform to VFM, or from the DC management module to the service management module.

Accessing the window for selecting devices

1.     In the list, click Import Devices.

The Import Devices page opens.

2.     Click Select Devices.

The device selection window opens. You can filter devices by view or advanced query.

Filtering devices by view

1.     In the Query Conditions area, click the By View tab.

2.     Click the Expand icon  to the left of the IP View, Device View, or Custom View field, and then select a subview.

The views are described as follows:

¡     IP View—Displays devices by network segment.

¡     Device View—Displays devices by device category.

¡     Custom View—Displays devices by custom view. The view has a subview named Devices Not In Views which is used to display devices that do not belong to any custom view.

The Devices Found area displays all devices in the subview.

Filtering devices by advanced query

1.     In the Query Conditions area, click the Advanced tab.

2.     Specify one or more of the following query criteria:

¡     Device IP—Enter an IPv4 address for devices.

If you select Exact Query, enter a complete IPv4 address. If you do not select Exact Query, you can enter a partial or complete IPv4 address.

¡     Device IP List—Click the Configuration icon  next to the Device IP List field to perform an exact query for multiple devices.

In the Device IP List Configuration window, enter multiple IP addresses separated by commas, semicolons, or carriage returns. Click Add, and then click OK.

¡     Device LabelEnter a partial or complete device label.

¡     Device Status—Select a device state from the list:

-     Unmanaged

-     Unknown

-     Normal

-     Warning

-     Minor

-     Major

-     Critical

¡     Device CategorySelect a device type from the list:

-     Routers

-     Switches

-     Servers

-     Security

-     Storage

-     Wireless

-     Voice

-     Surveillance

-     Video

-     Virtual Devices

-     Module

-     Application Controller

-     Printers

-     UPS

-     Desktops

-     Others

¡     Device Series—Select a device series from the list. Options include all device series that are added to the IMC-PLAT.

¡     Contact—Enter partial or complete contact information for devices (not case-sensitive).

¡     Location—Enter partial or complete location information for devices (not case-sensitive).

¡     Device Reachability—Select Reachable or Unreachable.

Empty fields are ignored.

3.     Click Query.

The Devices Found area displays all matching devices.

Selecting devices

1.     Add devices to the Selected Devices area:

¡     To add one or more devices, select the devices in the Devices Found area, and then click the Add icon icon_down_20x20.png.

¡     To add all devices, click the Add All icon icon_bottom_20x20.png.

2.     Remove devices from the Selected Devices area:

¡     To remove one or more devices, select the devices in the Selected Devices area, and then click the Remove icon icon_up_20x20.png.

¡     To remove all devices, click the Remove All icon icon_top_20x20.png.

 

 

NOTE:

To select multiple devices, press Ctrl when you select the devices.

 

3.     Click OK.

4.     In the Import Devices page, click OK.

The page displays the import progress and results:

¡     Import progress—Displays the number of waiting devices and the number of imported devices.

¡     Time—Displays the import progress at a specific time in the format YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss.

¡     Result—Displays the import results.


Viewing the At a Glance page

The At a Glance page displays a variety of statistics about VFM network resources in pie charts, column charts, and line charts.

Accessing the At a Glance page

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > At a Glance.

Viewing the network device status

The Network Device Status area displays the states and port utilization rate for all network devices in a pie chart. The port utilization rate shows the percentage of occupied ports on all network devices.

Move the cursor over a pie slice to display the percentage of network devices in each state. Figure 2 provides an example, and Table 2 lists the color that represents each status type and a description of each status.

Figure 2 Network device status

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Table 2 Device status and colors

Status

Color

Description

Unmanaged

Gray

The device is not added to the IMC platform.

Unknown

Blue

VFM cannot obtain the state of the device.

Normal

Green

The device is running correctly and has no alarms generated.

Warning

Cyan

The device has generated alarms, of which the worst alarm level is Warning.

Minor

Yellow

The device has generated alarms, of which the worst alarm level is Minor.

Major

Orange

The device has generated alarms, of which the worst alarm level is Major.

Critical

Red

The device has generated alarms, of which the worst alarm level is Critical.

 

Viewing the top 5 DCs by device quantity

Top 5 DCs by Device Quantity displays the top 5 DCs with the most devices, including network devices, servers, storage devices, and virtual machines. Table 3 lists the color that represents each device type.

In Figure 3, the horizontal axis represents the number of devices in the DC, and the vertical axis represents the DC name.

Move the cursor over one of the device types on the column chart to display the number of this device type in the DC.

Click a legend to hide the column in the chart. Click a gray legend to display the column in the chart.

Figure 3 Top 5 DCs by device quantity

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Table 3 Devices and colors

Device

Color

Storage

Gray

Servers

Dark red

Network Devices

Green

Virtual Machines

Yellow

 

Viewing the SAN device view

Figure 4 provides an example of the SAN device view display, which shows the number of the switches, servers, and storage devices for all VFM fabrics. The horizontal axis represents the device. The vertical axis represents the number of devices.

Move the cursor over one of the device types on the column chart to display the number of this device type in the fabric. Table 4 lists the color that represents each device type.

Figure 4 SAN device view

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Table 4 Devices and colors

Device

Color

Server

Dark green

Switch

Orange

Storage

Dark blue

 

Viewing the fabric view

Fabric View displays all fabrics managed by VFM (see Figure 5).

Click a fabric name to open the details page of the fabric. For more information, see "Viewing fabric details."

Figure 5 Fabric view

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Managing DCs and devices

A DC can provide various network services, and can also serve as the center of data processing, storage, and exchange. It enables you to manage the multiple network resources in a centralized way. With a DC, you can manage traditional network devices such as routers, switches, and security devices, as well as IT devices like storage devices and servers.

VFM enables you to manage not only DCs, but also network devices, servers, and storage devices in the DCs. However, a device cannot be used for a specific service unless it has already been imported into a DC. DC management is the basis for SAN management and LAN management.

Managing DCs

Viewing the DC list

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > DC Management.

The DC list page opens.

DC list buttons

¡     AddAdd a DC to VFM. For more information, see "Adding a DC."

¡     DeleteDelete a DC from VFM. For more information, see "Deleting a DC."

¡     Locate MACLocate a VM by its MAC address. For more information, see "Locating a VM by MAC address."

¡     Refresh—Refresh the DC list.

DC list contents

¡     DC Name—Name of the DC. Click the name to enter the details page, which enables you to manage the network devices, servers, and storage devices in the DC. For more information, see "Managing network devices," "Managing servers," and "Managing storage devices."

¡     Network Devices—Number of network devices in the DC.

¡     Servers—Number of servers in the DC.

¡     Storage DevicesNumber of storage devices in the DC.

¡     OperationClick the Operation icon  to perform the following tasks:

-     Click the Modify DC icon 修改DC.png to modify a DC. For more information, see "Modifying a DC."

-     Click the Auto Discover icon 自动发现.png to discover a device automatically. For more information, see "Discovering a device automatically."

Querying DCs

1.     Enter a partial or complete DC name in the query field.

2.     Click the Query icon .

Viewing devices in a DC

In the DC list, you can view a specific DC details page by clicking the DC name. The details page also allows you to manage the network devices, servers, and storage devices of the DC. For more information, see "Managing network devices," "Managing servers," and "Managing storage devices."

Adding a DC

1.     In the DC list, click Add.

The Add DC window opens.

2.     Enter a name for the DC.

The name must be unique in VFM.

3.     Click OK.

Modifying a DC

You can modify only the DC name.

To modify a DC:

1.     In the DC list, click the Operation icon  for the target DC.

2.     Click the Modify DC icon 修改DC.png.

The Modify DC window opens.

3.     Enter a new name for the DC.

4.     Click OK.

Deleting a DC

When you delete a DC from the DC list, all devices and related services in the DC are also deleted from VFM. However, the devices are not deleted from the IMC platform.

To delete a DC:

1.     In the DC list, select one or more DCs.

2.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

Locating a VM by MAC address

This function enables you to locate a VM and the data center and server to which the VM belongs by the VM MAC address. If VFM fails to locate the data center and server, it locates the access device that learned the MAC address of the VM.

To locate a VM by MAC address:

1.     In the DC list, click Locate MAC.

The Locate MAC window opens.

2.     Enter the VM MAC address in XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX format.

3.     Click OK.

The MAC details page opens.

MAC details page contents

¡     When VFM locates the data center and server to which the VM belongs:

-     MACMAC address of the VM.

-     DC—Name of the DC to which the VM belongs.

-     Server—Name of the server to which the VM belongs.

-     VMName of the VM.

¡     When VFM locates the access device that learned the MAC address of the VM:

-     MAC—MAC address of the VM.

-     DC—Name of the DC to which the access device belongs.

-     NASName of the access device.

-     Interface Description—Type and number of the interface that learned the MAC Address of the VM.

Discovering a device automatically

This function enables you to search network devices, servers, VMs, and storage devices on the IMC platform, and add them to a DC. Before using this function, you must select a network device from the DC as the seed device. This allows you to search for devices that are included in the DC.

To discover a device automatically:

1.     In the DC list, click the Operation icon  for a DC.

2.     Click the Auto Discover icon 自动发现.png.

The Device List window opens.

3.     In the Device List, select a device as the seed device.

4.     Click OK.

The Auto Discovery Result list is displayed.

Auto Discovery Result list contents

¡     New DeviceLabel of the device.

¡     Device TypeType of the device, including Network Device, Server, and Storage Device.

¡     Device IP—IP address of the device.

5.     Click Back.

Managing network devices

Viewing the network device list

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > DC Management.

3.     Click the name of a DC in the DC list.

The details page opens.

4.     Click the Network Devices tab.

Network device list buttons

¡     Import DevicesImport one or more network devices from the IMC platform to a DC. The network device list displays the imported devices. For more information, see "Importing a network device."

¡     SynchronizeSynchronize the settings of the network devices into VFM. For more information, see "Synchronizing the network device settings into VFM."

¡     DeleteDelete a network device from the network device list. For more information, see "Deleting a network device."

¡     Refresh—Refresh the network device list.

Network device list contents

¡     Status—Alarm state of the device in the IMC platform. For more information, see HPE Intelligent Management Center v7.3 Enterprise and Standard Platform Administrator Guide.

¡     Device Name—Name of the device. The device name field displays device label + device IP by default. The label and IP address of the device are available on the IMC platform Click the name to view its details. For more information, see HPE Intelligent Management Center v7.3 Enterprise and Standard Platform Administrator Guide.

To change the device name format, select System > System Configuration > System Settings, and then change the setting for Device Info Display.

¡     Device IP—IP address of the device.

¡     Last Sync—Time of the most recent synchronization.

¡     Sync Status—Result of the most recent synchronization. Options include Success, Failure, and Synchronizing.

¡     Tunnel Type—Tunnel technology enabled on the device. Options include EVI, TRILL, and SPB.

¡     FCoE ModeFCoE mode of the device. Options include non-FCoE, FCF, NPV, and Transit.

¡     System-Work-ModeSystem operating mode of the device. Options include Advance, Bridgee, Expert, Routee, and Standard.

Viewing network device details

In the network device list, click the name of a device to view its details page on the IMC platform. For more information, see HPE Intelligent Management Center v7.3 Enterprise and Standard Platform Administrator Guide.

Importing a network device

This function enables you to import a network device from the IMC platform to a DC. Before you import a device, you must add the device to the IMC platform. For more information, see HPE Intelligent Management Center v7.3 Enterprise and Standard Platform Administrator Guide.

To import a device:

1.     In the network device list, click Import Devices.

The Import Devices page opens.

2.     Click Select Devices.

The Select Devices window opens.

3.     Filter devices by view or advanced query.

For more information, see "Importing devices."

4.     Click OK.

The Import Devices page opens.

5.     (Optional.) Select the target devices, and then click Delete.

6.     Click OK.

The Import Devices page displays the import progress, time, and result for the imported devices. If VFM fails to import a device, the page also displays the failure reason.

7.     (Optional.) Click Quit to quit the importing process.

Devices that do not start the importing processes are not imported.

8.     Click Back to view the imported devices in the network device list.

Synchronizing the network device settings into VFM

1.     In the network device list, select one or more devices.

2.     Click Synchronize.

The Sync Status field of the device displays Synchronizing.

3.     Click Refresh to view the synchronizing result, including Success and Failure.

The Last Sync field displays the completed time of the last synchronizing process.

Move the cursor over the Failure icon. A tip displays the failure reason.

Deleting a network device

When you delete a network device from the network device list, all services related to this device are also deleted from VFM. However, the device is not deleted from the IMC platform.

To delete a network device:

1.     In the network device list, select one or more devices.

2.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

Managing servers

Viewing the server list

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > DC Management.

3.     In the DC list, click the name of a DC.

The details page opens.

4.     Click the Servers tab.

Server list buttons

¡     Import Devices—Import one or more servers from the IMC platform to a DC. The server list displays the imported servers. For more information, see "Importing a server."

¡     SynchronizeSynchronize the settings of the servers into VFM. For more information, see "Synchronizing settings of servers into VFM."

¡     DeleteDelete a server from the server list. For more information, see "Deleting a server."

¡     Refresh—Refresh the server list.

Server list contents

¡     Status—Alarm state of the server in the IMC platform. For more information, see HPE Intelligent Management Center v7.3 Enterprise and Standard Platform Administrator Guide.

¡     Device Name—Name of the server. The server name field displays server label + server IP by default. The label and IP address of the server are available on the IMC platform. Click the name to view its details. For more information, see HPE Intelligent Management Center v7.3 Enterprise and Standard Platform Administrator Guide.

To change the device name format, select System > System Configuration > System Settings, and then change the setting for Device Info Display.

¡     Device IP—IP address of the server.

¡     Last Sync—Time of the most recent synchronization.

¡     Sync StatusResult of the most recent synchronization, including Success, Failure, and Synchronizing.

¡     View VMs—When the View VMs field displays , the server contains no VM. When the View VMs field displays , click the icon to view the VM list of the server. For more information, see "Viewing VMs."

Viewing server details

In the server list, click the name of a server to open its details page on the IMC platform. For more information, see HPE Intelligent Management Center v7.3 Enterprise and Standard Platform Administrator Guide.

Importing a server

This function enables you to import a server from the IMC platform to a DC. Before you import a server, you must add the server to the IMC platform. For more information, see HPE Intelligent Management Center v7.3 Enterprise and Standard Platform Administrator Guide.

To import a server:

1.     In the server list, click Import Devices.

The Import Devices page opens.

2.     Click Select Devices.

The Select Devices window opens.

3.     Filter devices by view or advanced query.

For more information, see "Importing devices."

4.     Click OK.

The Import Devices page opens.

5.     (Optional.) Select the target servers, and then click Delete.

6.     Click OK.

The Import Devices page displays the import progress, time, and result for the imported servers. If VFM fails to import a server, the page also displays the failure reason.

7.     (Optional.) Click Quit to quit the importing process.

8.     Click Back to view the imported servers in the server list.

Synchronizing settings of servers into VFM

1.     In the server list, select one or more servers.

2.     Click Synchronize.

The Sync Status field of the server displays Synchronizing.

3.     Click Refresh to view the synchronizing result, including Success and Failure.

The Last Sync field displays the completed time of the synchronizing process.

Move the cursor over the Failure icon. A tip displays the failure reason.

Deleting a server

When you delete a server from the server list, all services related to this server are also deleted from VFM. However, the server is not deleted from the IMC platform.

To delete a server:

1.     In the server list, select one or more servers.

2.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

Viewing VMs

Viewing VM information

1.     Click the VM icon  for the target server, and the VM list is displayed.

VM list contents

¡     VM Name—Name of the VM.

¡     View VMIf the View VM field displays the icon , it means the VM is not added to the IMC platform. If the View VM field displays the icon , it means the VM has been added to the IMC platform.

2.     Click the icon  to view VM details. For more information, see HPE Intelligent Management Center Enterprise v7.3 and Standard Platform Administrator Guide.

Querying VMs

1.     Enter a partial or complete VM name in the query field.

2.     Click the Query icon .

Managing storage devices

Viewing the storage device list

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > DC Management.

3.     In the DC list, click the name of a DC.

The details page opens.

4.     Click the Storage tab.

Storage device list buttons

¡     Import Devices—Import one or more storage devices from the IMC platform to a DC. The storage device list displays the imported storage devices. For more information, see "Importing a storage device."

¡     SynchronizeSynchronize the storage device settings into VFM. For more information, see "Synchronizing settings of a storage device into VFM."

¡     DeleteDelete a storage device from the storage device list. For more information, see "Deleting a storage device."

¡     Refresh—Refresh the storage device list.

Storage device list contents

¡     Status—Alarm state of the storage device in the IMC platform. For more information, see HPE Intelligent Management Center v7.3 Enterprise and Standard Platform Administrator Guide.

¡     Device Name—Name of the storage device. The device name field displays device label + device IP by default. The label and IP address of the device are available on the IMC platform. Click the name to view its details. For more information, see HPE Intelligent Management Center v7.3 Enterprise and Standard Platform Administrator Guide.

To change the device name format, select System > System Configuration > System Settings, and then change the setting for Device Info Display.

¡     Device IPIP address of the storage device.

¡     Model—Model of the storage device.

¡     Last Sync—Time of the most recent synchronization.

¡     Sync Status—Result of the most recent synchronization, including Success, Failure, and Synchronizing.

Viewing storage device details

In the storage device list, click the name of a storage device to open its details page on the IMC platform. For more information, see HPE Intelligent Management Center v7.3 Enterprise and Standard Platform Administrator Guide.

Importing a storage device

This function enables you to import a storage device from the IMC platform to a DC. Before you import a storage device, you must add the storage device to the IMC platform. For more information, see HPE Intelligent Management Center v7.3 Enterprise and Standard Platform Administrator Guide.

To import a storage device:

1.     In the storage device list, click Import Devices.

The Import Devices page opens.

2.     Click Select Devices.

The Select Devices window opens.

3.     Filter devices by view or advanced query.

For more information, see " Importing devices."

4.     Click OK.

The Import Devices page opens.

5.     (Optional.) Select the target devices, and then click Delete.

6.     Click OK.

The Import Devices page displays the import progress, time, and result for the imported devices. If VFM fails to import a device, the page also displays the failure reason.

7.     (Optional.) Click Quit to quit the importing process.

8.     Click Back to view the imported storage devices in the storage device list.

Synchronizing settings of a storage device into VFM

1.     In the storage device list, select one or more devices.

2.     Click Synchronize.

The Sync Status field of the device displays Synchronizing.

3.     Click Refresh to view the synchronizing result, including Success and Failure.

The Last Sync field displays the completed time of the synchronizing process.

Move the cursor over the Failure icon. A tip displays the failure reason.

Deleting a storage device

When you delete a storage device from the storage device list, all services related to the device are also deleted from VFM. However, the device is not deleted from the IMC platform.

To delete a storage device:

1.     In the storage device list, select one or more devices.

2.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.


Managing SANs

The SAN management module allows you to manage fabrics by using one of the following methods:

·     Complete fabric configuration in VFM according to the fabric planning in the following steps:

¡     Create a fabric.

¡     Import FCoE switches to the fabric.

¡     Configure DCBX parameters for the FCoE switches and their converged enhanced Ethernet (CEE) interfaces, enabling lossless communication between the FCoE switches and servers.

¡     Configure VSANs and virtual fiber channel (VFC) interfaces.

¡     Configure zones to control access between servers and storage devices.

¡     Create FC ping and FC tracert tasks to detect fabric status.

·     Quickly deploy SANs in VFM.

Before using this method, you need to perform some basic configuration in VFM. This method allows you to configure access between one server-storage pair at a time.

For you to easily manage fabrics, VFM also provides the default DCBX parameter configuration, VSAN auto discovery, and FC ping threshold settings.

·     Default DCBX parameters—The default DCBX parameters are applicable to FCoE switches and CEE interfaces that do not have customized DCBX settings. This facilitates and unifies the configuration of DCBX parameters.

·     VSAN auto discovery—Uses a seed switch to discover other FCoE switches and VSANs in a fabric. It can help you to quickly add a fabric to VFM.

·     FC ping threshold settings—Provides information about fabric faults. When the packet loss ratio detected by an FC ping task is greater than a defined threshold, an alarm is triggered.

VSAN auto discovery

This function allows you to discover VSANs and FCoE switches in fabrics.

To perform VSAN auto discovery:

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > SAN Configuration > VSAN Auto Discovery.

3.     Configure the following parameters:

¡     Minimum/Maximum VSAN ID—Specify the VSAN discovery scope.

¡     Select Data Center—Select data centers that have been added to VFM from the list.

¡     Select Switch—Select the seed switch from the list, which must be an FCoE switch.

4.     Click the Auto Discovery button. Auto discovery takes some time.

After auto discovery is complete, the VSAN discovery result page opens.

·     VSAN Discovery Result—Presents the discovery result for each VSAN in a table. The table lists all successfully discovered VSANs and then all the VSANs failing to be discovered.

¡     Start Time/End Time—Start time/end time for VSAN auto discovery.

¡     TimeWhen the VSAN was discovered.

¡     Discovered VSANs—Discovered VSAN IDs.

¡     Switch Count—Number of switches in the discovered VSAN.

¡     ResultDiscovery result. Successful means VSANs have been discovered successfully. If the discovering process fails, the failure reasons are displayed.

·     Device Import Result:

¡     Time—Start time/end time of the device import procedure and the specific time when a device was imported.

¡     Result—Result of the import operation.

Fabric management

In VFM, a fabric refers to a network composed of FCoE switches, servers, and storage devices. Fabric management manages the following objects:

·     Fabrics

·     FCoE switches

·     Servers

·     Storage devices

·     VSANs

·     Zones

·     FC ping tasks

·     FC tracert tasks

Managing fabrics

VFM manages FCoE switches, servers, storage devices, and VSANs as elements of a fabric.

Viewing the fabric resource tree

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > SAN Configuration Manager > Fabric Management. The fabric resource tree is in the left pane of the Fabric Management page, and the fabric list is in the right pane.

3.     The fabric resource tree has five levels, as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6 Fabric resource tree

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¡     Level 1 menu—Fixed to Fabric Management. Click it to display the fabric list in the right pane.

¡     Level 2 menu—Name of the fabric. Click a fabric name to display details about the fabric.

¡     Level 3 menu—VSAN ID. Click a VSAN ID to display details about the VSAN.

¡     Level 4 menuZone-related elements, devices, and tasks in the VSAN, including zone topology, global zone configuration, active zone set, zone sets, zones, and zone aliases, switches, servers, storage devices, FC ping tasks, and FC tracert tasks. If any type of element does not exist in the VSAN, the corresponding level-4 menu is not displayed.

-     Zone TopologyDisplay the zone topology in the right pane.

-     Global Zone ConfigurationDisplay the global zone configuration in the right pane.

-     Active Zone SetDisplay the active zone set in the VSAN and all its zones. If the VSAN has no active zone set, this option is not displayed.

-     Zone SetsDisplay the zone set list in the right pane.

-     ZonesDisplay the zone list in the right pane.

-     Zone AliasesDisplay the zone alias list in the right pane.

-     SwitchesDisplay all FCoE switches in the VSAN.

-     ServersDisplay all servers in the VSAN.

-     StorageDisplay all storage devices in the VSAN.

-     FC PingDisplay the FC ping task list in the right pane.

-     FC TracertDisplay the FC tracert task list in the right pane.

¡     Level 5 menu—All level-4 menus except the zone topology and global zone configuration have level-5 menus.

-     Level 5 menus under the active zone set—Each level-5 menu is a zone that is contained in the active zone set. Click a zone to display details about the zone in the right pane.

-     Level 5 menus under the zone sets—Each level-5 menu is a zone set. Click a zone set to display the zone list in the right pane.

-     Level 5 menus under the zones—Each level-5 menu is a zone. Click a zone to display the zone member list in the right pane.

-     Level 5 menus under the zone aliases—Each level-5 menu is a zone alias. Click a zone alias to display the zone member list in the right pane.

-     Level 5 menus under the switches—Each level-5 menu is an FCoE switch. Click a switch to display details about the FCoE switch in the right pane.

-     Level 5 menus under the servers—Each level-5 menu is a server. Click a server to display details about the server in the right pane.

-     Level 5 menus under the storage devices—Each level-5 menu is a storage device. Click a storage device to display details about the storage in the right pane.

Viewing the fabric list

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > SAN Configuration Manager > Fabric Management. The fabric resource tree is in the left pane of the Fabric Management page, and the fabric list is in the right pane.

Fabric list buttons

¡     AddAdd a fabric. For more information, see "Adding a fabric."

¡     DeleteDelete fabrics. For more information, see "Deleting fabrics."

¡     RefreshRefresh the fabric list.

Fabric list contents

¡     Name—Fabric name. Click the name to view the fabric details. For more information, see "Viewing fabric details."

¡     Description—Description for the fabric.

¡     Switch Count—Number of FCoE switches contained in the fabric.

¡     Servers—Number of servers contained in the fabric.

¡     Storage Devices—Number of storage devices contained in the fabric.

¡     VSAN Count—Number of VSANs contained in the fabric.

¡     TopologyClick the Topology icon  to open the SAN topology window. For more information, see "Managing a SAN topology."

¡     Modify—Click the Modify icon  to modify the fabric. For more information, see "Modifying a fabric."

Querying fabrics

1.     Access the fabric list.

2.     Use one of the following methods:

¡     To perform a quick query, enter a partial or complete fabric name in the query field, and then click the Query icon .

¡     To perform an advanced query, click the Expand icon 查询.png next to the query field, specify one or more of the query criteria, and then click Query.

Query criteria include the following items:

-     Name—Enter a partial or complete fabric name.

-     Description—Enter a partial or complete fabric description.

Empty fields are ignored.

The fabric list displays all fabrics that match the query criteria.

Viewing fabric details

In the fabric list, click a fabric name.

The fabric details page opens. It includes the following contents:

·     Fabric basic information:

¡     Name—Fabric name.

¡     Description—Description for the fabric.

¡     Switch Count—Number of FCoE switches contained in the fabric.

¡     VSAN Count—Number of VSANs contained in the fabric.

·     SwitchTo manage FCoE switches in a fabric, see "Managing FCoE switches."

·     ServerTo manage servers in a fabric, see "Managing servers."

·     StorageTo manage storage devices in a fabric, see "Managing storage devices."

·     VSANTo manage VSANs in a fabric, see "Managing VSANs."

·     Default DCBX ParamsTo configure default DCBX parameters for a fabric, see "Configuring default DCBX parameters."

Adding a fabric

1.     In the fabric list, click Add.

2.     Configure the following parameters:

¡     NameSpecify a name for the fabric. The name must be unique in VFM.

¡     Description—Enter a detailed description for the fabric to assist with maintenance.

3.     Click OK.

The added fabric is displayed in the fabric list.

Modifying a fabric

1.     In the fabric list, click the Modify icon  of the target fabric.

2.     Modify the following parameters:

¡     NameSpecify a new name for the fabric. The name must be unique in VFM.

¡     Description—Enter a detailed description for the fabric to assist with maintenance.

3.     Click OK.

Deleting fabrics

1.     In the fabric list area, select one or more fabrics.

2.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

Viewing the fabric topology

In the fabric list, click the View Fabric Topology icon  to display the SAN topology window. For more information, see "Managing a SAN topology."

Managing FCoE switches

FCoE switches connect servers to storage devices and allow them to access each other. To manage an FCoE switch, you must add it to a fabric in VFM.

Viewing the FCoE switch list

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > SAN Configuration Manager > Fabric Management. The fabric resource tree is in the left pane of the Fabric Management page, and the fabric list is in the right.

3.     In the fabric list, click a fabric name to view the fabric details.

4.     Click the Switch tab. The FCoE switch list for the fabric is displayed.

FCoE switch list buttons

¡     ImportImport FCoE switches to the fabric. For more information, see "Importing FCoE switches."

¡     SynchronizeSynchronize FCoE switches to VFM. For more information, see "Synchronizing FCoE switches."

¡     DeleteDelete FCoE switches from the fabric. For more information, see "Deleting FCoE switches."

¡     Configure DCBX—Two options are available:

-     Deploy DCBXDeploy global DCBX parameters from VFM to FCoE switches. For more information, see "Deploying global DCBX parameters to FCoE switches."

-     Undeploy DCBXUndeploy the global DCBX parameters from FCoE switches. For more information, see "Undeploying global DCBX parameters from FCoE switches."

DCBX parameters in VFM include global DCBX parameters and interface DCBX parameters. Global DCBX parameters take effect on a switch globally, and interface DCBX parameters take effect on a specific interface.

¡     RefreshRefresh the FCoE switch list.

FCoE switch list contents

¡     Status—Alarm state of the FCoE switch in the IMC platform. For more information, see HPE Intelligent Management Center v7.3 Enterprise and Standard Platform Administrator Guide.

¡     Device Name—Name of the FCoE switch. By default, this field displays the device label and the device IP. The device label is the device label in the IMC platform for the FCoE switch. The device IP is the IP address the FCoE switch uses when it is added to the IMC platform.

¡     WWN—The World Wide Name (WWN) of the FCoE switch. The WWN is initialized by the manufacturer.

¡     Switch TypeType of the FCoE switch. Options are FCF and NPV.

¡     DCBX—Includes the following icons:

-     The first icon indicates whether the global DCBX parameters in VFM have been deployed to the FCoE switch. The DCBX deployed icon  indicates yes, and the DCBX not deployed icon  indicates no.

-     The second icon indicates whether the global DCBX parameters in VFM and on the FCoE switch are consistent. The DCBX deployed icon  indicates yes, and the DCBX not deployed icon  indicates no. The icon is also a link that you can click to view the global DCBX parameters in VFM and on the FCoE switch. For more information, see "Viewing and comparing the global DCBX parameters in VFM and on the FCoE switch."

-     The third icon  is a link that you can click to enter the page for configuring global DCBX parameters. For more information, see "Configuring global DCBX parameters for a single switch in VFM."

¡     Last Sync—Time when the last synchronization between the FCoE switch and VFM was completed.

¡     Sync Status—Indicates whether the last synchronization between the FCoE switch and VFM was successful.

¡     Details—Provides the link to the FCoE configuration and port information of the FCoE switch. For more information, see "Viewing basic information and interface information of an FCoE switch."

Querying FCoE switches

1.     Access the FCoE switch list.

2.     Use one of the following methods:

¡     To perform a quick query, enter a partial or complete FCoE switch label in the query field, and then click the Query icon .

¡     To perform an advanced query, click the Expand icon 查询.png next to the query field, specify one or more of the query criteria, and then click Query.

Query criteria include the following items:

-     Device Label—Enter a partial or complete FCoE switch label.

-     WWN—Enter a partial or complete FCoE switch WWN. The WWN is factory assigned.

-     IP Address—Enter a partial or complete FCoE switch IP address.

-     Status—Select the alarm state for the FCoE switch from the list.

Empty fields are ignored.

 

 

NOTE:

The name of an FCoE switch is the label plus the IP address of the FCoE switch and does not serve as a query criterion.

 

The FCoE switch list displays all FCoE switches that match the query criteria.

Viewing FCoE switch details

In the FCoE switch list, click an FCoE switch name to view the FCoE switch details. For more information, see HPE Intelligent Management Center v7.3 Enterprise and Standard Platform Administrator Guide.

Viewing basic information and interface information of an FCoE switch

1.     In the FCoE switch list, click the Details icon  for the target FCoE switch.

Basic information

Basic information on the top part of the page includes the following:

¡     StatusAlarm state of the FCoE switch in the IMC platform.

¡     Name—Device label for the FCoE switch in the IMC platform.

¡     IP Address—IP address that the FCoE switch used when it was added to the IMC platform.

¡     Device Model—Model of the FCoE switch.

¡     WWN—WWN of the FCoE switch. The WWN is initialized by the manufacturer.

¡     Disruptive Load BalancingThis field is displayed only when you access the Switch page from the fabric resource tree. For more information, see "Initiating a disruptive load-balancing process."

CEE interfaces

CEE enhances and expands traditional Ethernet LANs used in data centers. CEE interfaces are Ethernet interfaces with DCBX parameters configured and are connected to servers.

You can use the following for CEE interfaces in VFM:

¡     Viewing CEE interfaces.

¡     Querying CEE interfaces.

¡     Enabling or disabling CEE interfaces.

¡     Viewing and comparing the interface DCBX parameters on a CEE interface and in VFM.

¡     Deploying DCBX parameters to CEE interfaces.

¡     Undeploying DCBX parameters from CEE interfaces.

VFC interfaces

VFC interfaces are logical interfaces created on FCoE switches. A VFC interface can connect to a server, storage device, or FCoE switch.

You can use the following for VFC interfaces in VFM:

¡     Viewing VFC interfaces.

¡     Querying VFC interfaces.

¡     Viewing VFC interface details.

¡     Adding a VFC interface.

¡     Deleting VFC interfaces.

¡     Enabling or disabling VFC interfaces.

¡     Enabling or disabling VFC interfaces.

¡     Modifying a VFC interface.

¡     Batch configuring the administrative status and mode of VFC interfaces.

¡     Managing VSANs of a VFC interface.

¡     Configuring uplink-to-downlink interface mappings.

PWWN

¡     The port WWN (PWWN) is the WWN of an N_Port or NP_Port, and it identifies an N_Port or NP_Port.

¡     The PWWN list in VFM displays the PWWN information of all N_Port Virtualization (NPV) switches, servers, and storage devices that have registered with the switch.

FC interfaces

An FC interface is a physical interface that connects to a node (server or disk) or FC switch for transmitting and receiving FC frames. The FC interface of a device must be connected to the FC interface of the peer device. The Layer 2 Ethernet interfaces on devices of some models can be switched to FC interfaces.

You can use the following for FC interfaces in VFM:

¡     Viewing FC interface information.

¡     Querying FC interfaces.

¡     Enabling or disabling FC interfaces.

¡     Batch configuring FC interfaces.

¡     Batch configuring the management trunk mode of FC interfaces.

¡     Managing the access VSAN of an FC interface.

¡     Managing the trunk VSANs of an FC interface.

2.     Click Back to return to the FCoE switch list.

Importing FCoE switches

When you import an FCoE switch to a fabric, the servers and storage devices that have registered with the FCoE switch are also imported to the fabric.

To import FCoE switches:

1.     In the FCoE switch list, click Import.

2.     Click Select Devices.

3.     From the Select Devices window, filter the switches by view or advanced query.

4.     Click OK.

If a target switch cannot be found, it is not added to the DC or has been added to a fabric. For more information about filtering devices by view or advanced query, see "Importing devices."

5.     Remove devices from the Selected Devices area:

a.     Select one more devices.

b.     Click Delete. A confirmation dialog box opens.

c.     Click OK.

6.     Click OK to start the import process. Depending on the number of switches, the import process can take several minutes. After the import process completes, the details about import time, process, and the results are displayed on the result page. If the process fails, the failure reasons are displayed.

7.     Click Back to return to the FCoE switch list.

Synchronizing FCoE switches

To synchronize all configuration on FCoE switches to VFM:

1.     In the FCoE switch list, select one or more switches.

2.     Click Synchronize. During synchronization, the synchronization status is displayed as Synchronizing.

3.     After the synchronization completes, click Refresh to view the synchronization result. If the synchronization fails, move the cursor over the link to see the reason for the failure.

Deleting FCoE switches

This task deletes FCoE switches from a fabric, but not from the DC.

To delete FCoE switches:

1.     In the FCoE switch list, select one or more switches.

2.     Click Delete. A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

Viewing and comparing the global DCBX parameters in VFM and on the FCoE switch

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT:

To ensure the global DCBX parameters for the FCoE switch are the most recent, synchronize the FCoE switch before performing this task.

 

To view and compare the global DCBX parameters in VFM and on the FCoE switch:

1.     In the FCoE switch list, click the DCBX consistent icon icon_DCBX_coinsisten_yes or the DCBX inconsistent icon icon_DCBX_coinsisten_no for the target FCoE switch. The DCBX consistent icon icon_DCBX_coinsisten_yes indicates that the global DCBX parameters on the switch and in VFM are consistent. The DCBX inconsistent icon icon_DCBX_coinsisten_no indicates inconsistency. The global DCBX parameters on the FCoE switch are in the left pane, and the global DCBX parameters in VFM are in the right pane.

2.     Display all contents or different contents for the global DCBX parameters.

¡     Show AllDisplays all CLI configuration for the global DCBX parameters on the FCoE switch and VFM.

¡     Show Different OnlyDisplays the CLI configuration that is different for the global DCBX parameters on the FCoE switch and in VFM.

Command lines in different colors indicate different consistency:

¡     Black command lines—Configuration on the switch and in VFM is the same.

¡     Red command lines—Configuration on the switch and in VFM is different.

¡     Blue command lines—Configuration does not exist either on the switch or in VFM.

3.     View the different command lines.

Click the Previous Diff or Next Diff button. The switched command line is highlighted in yellow. If there are no differences between the command lines of the switch and VFM, the two buttons are unavailable.

4.     Click Close to return to the FCoE switch list.

Configuring global DCBX parameters for a single switch in VFM

After configuring global DCBX parameters for a switch, you can deploy them to the switch.

To configure global DCBX parameters for a single switch in VFM:

1.     In the FCoE switch list, click the Configure icon  for the target switch. The global DCBX parameters modify page opens.

2.     Configure the following parameters:

¡     802.1p Priority—Enter the 802.1p priority to be reset for FCoE and FCoE Initialization Protocol (FIP) frames.

¡     Local Precedence—Enter the local precedence to which the 802.1p priority is mapped. A local precedence value corresponds to a weighted round robin (WRR) queue number.

3.     Click OK.

Deploying global DCBX parameters to FCoE switches

If you have configured global DCBX parameters separately for an FCoE switch, the configured global DCBX parameters are deployed. If not, the default global DCBX parameters are deployed.

To deploy global DCBX parameters to FCoE switches:

1.     In the FCoE switch list, select one or more switches.

2.     Click Configure DCBX.

3.     Select Deploy DCBX from the menu.

After global DCBX parameters are deployed, VFM automatically synchronizes the FCoE switches.

After synchronization, the DCBX column for the switch displays . This indicates that global DCBX parameters have been deployed and they are consistent on the switch and in VFM.

Undeploying global DCBX parameters from FCoE switches

1.     In the FCoE switch list, select one or more switches.

2.     Click Configure DCBX.

3.     Select Undeploy DCBX from the menu.

After global DCBX parameters are undeployed, VFM automatically synchronizes the FCoE switches.

After synchronization, the DCBX column for the switch displays , which indicates the global DCBX parameters are not deployed and they are inconsistent on the switch and in VFM.

Viewing CEE interfaces

1.     In the FCoE switch list, click the Details icon  for the target switch.

2.     Click the CEE Interface tab. The CEE interface list is displayed.

CEE interface list buttons

¡     State Setting—Two options are available:

-     Enable Port—Enable a CEE interface.

-     Disable PortDisable a CEE interface.

¡     Configure DCBXThe following options are available:

-     Modify DCBX ParametersModify DCBX parameters for CEE interfaces in batches. For more information, see "Configuring DCBX parameters for CEE interfaces."

-     Deploy DCBXDeploy interface DCBX parameters in VFM to CEE interfaces. For more information, see "Deploying DCBX parameters to CEE interfaces."

-     Undeploy DCBXUndeploy the DCBX parameters that have been deployed to CEE interfaces. For more information, see "Undeploying DCBX parameters from CEE interfaces."

DCBX parameters in VFM include global DCBX parameters and interface DCBX parameters. Global DCBX parameters take effect on a switch globally, and interface DCBX parameters take effect on a specific interface.

¡     Change to FCChange CEE interfaces to FC interfaces in batches.

¡     RefreshRefresh the CEE interface list.

CEE interface list contents

¡     Status—Operational status of the CEE interface. Options include the following:

-     Unmanaged—The CEE interface is not under management of the IMC platform.

-     Unknown—The IMC platform cannot obtain the status of the CEE interface.

-     Disabled—The CEE interface is disabled.

-     Up—The CEE interface works correctly.

-     Down—The CEE interface is enabled, but the link status is down.

¡     Name—Type and number of the CEE interface.

¡     VFC interface—Name of the VFC interface bound to the CEE interface.

¡     MAC—MAC address of the CEE interface.

¡     Speed (bps)—Link bandwidth negotiated by the CEE interface with the peer.

¡     DCBX—Includes the following icons:

-     The first icon indicates whether the interface DCBX parameters in VFM have been deployed to the CEE interface. The DCBX deployed icon  indicates yes, and the DCBX not deployed icon  indicates no.

-     The second icon indicates whether the interface DCBX parameters in VFM and on the FCoE switch are consistent. The DCBX consistent icon  indicates yes, and the DCBX inconsistent icon  indicates no. The icon is also a link that you can click to view the interface DCBX parameters in VFM and on the FCoE switch. For more information, see "Viewing and comparing the interface DCBX parameters on a CEE interface and in VFM."

-     The third (Configure) icon  is a link to enter the page for configuring the interface DCBX parameters. For more information, see "Configuring DCBX parameters for CEE interfaces."

¡     Operation—Click the Operation icon , and then select Change to FC to change the interface to an FC interface. Support for this option depends on the device model.

Querying CEE interfaces

1.     Access the CEE interface list.

2.     Use one of the following methods:

¡     To perform a quick query, enter a partial or complete CEE interface name in the query field, and then click the Query icon .

¡     To perform an advanced query, click the Expand icon 查询.png next to the query field, specify one or more of the query criteria, and then click Query.

Query criteria include the following items:

-     Name—Enter a partial or complete CEE interface name, including the interface type and interface number.

-     Status—Select an operational state from the list. Options include All, Unmanaged, Unknown, Up, Down, and Disabled.

-     MAC—Enter a partial or complete CEE interface MAC address.

Empty fields are ignored.

The CEE interface list displays all CEE interfaces that match the query criteria.

Synchronizing CEE interfaces

VFM does not separately synchronize VFC interfaces and their configuration. It synchronizes VFC interface information when synchronizing FCoE switches. For more information, see "Synchronizing FCoE switches."

Enabling or disabling CEE interfaces

Perform this task to modify the administrative status of CEE interfaces. If the administrative status of a CEE interface is disabled, its operational status is disabled. If the administrative status is enabled, its operational status is up or down, depending on the link status.

To enable or disable CEE interfaces:

1.     In the CEE interface list, select one or more CEE interfaces, and then click State Setting.

2.     Select Enable Port or Disable Port.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

Viewing and comparing the interface DCBX parameters on a CEE interface and in VFM

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT:

To make sure that the interface DCBX parameters on the CEE interface are the most recent, synchronize the FCoE switch before performing this task.

 

To view and compare the interface DCBX parameters on a CEE interface and in VFM:

1.     In the CEE interface list, click the DCBX consistent icon icon_DCBX_coinsisten_yes or the DCBX inconsistent icon icon_DCBX_coinsisten_no for the target CEE interface. The DCBX consistent icon icon_DCBX_coinsisten_yes indicates that the DCBX parameters on the CEE interface and in VFM are consistent. The DCBX inconsistent icon icon_DCBX_coinsisten_no indicates inconsistency. The interface DCBX parameters on the CEE interface are in the left pane, and the interface DCBX parameters in VFM are in the right pane.

2.     Display all contents or different contents of the interface DCBX parameters.

¡     Show AllDisplays all CLI configuration for the interface DCBX parameters on the CEE interface and in VFM.

¡     Show Different OnlyDisplays the CLI configuration that is different for the interface DCBX parameters on the CEE interface and in VFM.

Command lines in different colors indicate different consistency:

¡     Black command lines—Configuration on the CEE interface and in VFM is the same.

¡     Red command lines—Configuration on the CEE interface and in VFM is different.

¡     Blue command lines—Configuration does not exist either on the CEE interface or in VFM.

3.     View the different command lines.

Click the Previous Diff or Next Diff button. The switched command line is highlighted in yellow. If there are no differences between the command lines for the CEE interface and VFM, the two buttons are unavailable.

4.     Click Close to return to the CEE interface list.

Configuring DCBX parameters for CEE interfaces

After configuring DCBX parameters for one or multiple CEE interfaces, you can deploy the parameters to the CEE interfaces.

To configure DCBX parameters for a single CEE interface:

1.     In the CEE interface list, click the Configure icon  for the target CEE interface. The DCBX parameters modify page opens.

2.     From the Guaranteed Bandwidth for ETS list, select a percentage of the interface bandwidth allocated to FCoE and FIP frames. The greater the percentage value, the greater scheduling weight the WRR queue has.

3.     Click OK.

To configure DCBX parameters for multiple CEE interfaces in batches:

1.     In the CEE interface list, select one or multiple CEE interfaces, and then click Configure DCBX.

2.     Select Modify DCBX from the menu.

3.     From the Guaranteed Bandwidth for ETS list, select a percentage of the interface bandwidth allocated to FCoE and FIP frames. The greater the percentage value, the greater scheduling weight the WRR queue has.

4.     Click OK.

Deploying DCBX parameters to CEE interfaces

Perform this task to deploy DCBX parameters to CEE interfaces on an FCoE switch. If you have configured DCBX parameters separately for a CEE interface, the configured DCBX parameters are deployed. If not, the default interface DCBX parameters are deployed.

To deploy DCBX parameters to CEE interfaces:

1.     In the CEE interface list, select one or more CEE interfaces, and then click Configure DCBX.

2.     Select Deploy DCBX from the menu.

VFM automatically synchronizes the FCoE switch while deploying DCBX parameters to CEE interfaces.

After DCBX parameters are deployed to a CEE interface, the DCBX column for the CEE interface is displayed as . This indicates that interface DCBX parameters have been deployed and are consistent in VFM and on the CEE interface.

Undeploying DCBX parameters from CEE interfaces

Perform this task to undeploy the DCBX parameters that have been deployed to CEE interfaces on an FCoE switch.

To deploy DCBX parameters from CEE interfaces:

1.     In the CEE interface list, select one or more CEE interfaces, and then click Configure DCBX.

2.     Select Undeploy DCBX from the menu.

VFM automatically synchronizes the FCoE switch while undeploying DCBX parameters from CEE interfaces.

After DCBX parameters are undeployed from a CEE interface, the DCBX column for the CEE interface is displayed as . This indicates that interface DCBX parameters are not deployed and are inconsistent in VFM and on the CEE interface.

Changing CEE interfaces to FC interfaces

You can change one or multiple CEE interfaces to FC interfaces. Support for this feature depends on the device model.

To change CEE interfaces to FC interfaces, perform either of the following tasks:

·     In the CEE interface list, click the Operation icon  for a CEE interface, and then select Change to FC.

·     In the CEE interface list, select one or multiple CEE interfaces, and then click Change to FC.

Viewing VFC interfaces

1.     In the FCoE switch list, click the Details icon  for the target switch.

2.     Click the VFC Interface tab. The VFC interface list is displayed.

VFC interface list buttons

¡     AddAdd a VFC interface. For more information, see "Adding a VFC interface."

¡     DeleteDelete VFC interfaces. For more information, see "Deleting VFC interfaces."

¡     Batch ConfigureConfigure the administrative status and mode of VFC interfaces in batch. For more information, see "Batch configuring the administrative status and mode of VFC interfaces."

¡     State Setting—Two options are available:

-     Enable PortEnable a VFC interface.

-     Disable Port—Disable a VFC interface.

¡     RefreshRefresh the VFC interface list.

VFC interface list contents

¡     Status—Operational status of the VFC interface. Options include the following:

-     Unmanaged—The VFC interface is not under management of the IMC platform.

-     Unknown—The IMC platform cannot obtain the status of the CEE interface.

-     Disabled—The VFC interface is disabled.

-     Up—The VFC interface works correctly.

-     Down—The VFC interface is enabled, but the link status is down.

¡     Name—Type and number of the VFC interface.

¡     WWN—WWN of the VFC interface. The WWN is initialized by the manufacturer.

¡     Operation Mode—Operational mode of the VFC interface. Options include E, F, and NP. You can configure VFC interfaces on an FCF switch to operate in E or F mode. You can configure VFC interfaces on an NPV switch to operate in F or NP mode. VFC interfaces operating in E mode can interconnect FCF switches. Typically, a VFC interface operating in F mode can connect to a VFC interface operating in NP mode on an NPV switch, a server, or a storage device.

¡     Bind Ethernet Interface—Ethernet interface bound to the VFC interface.

¡     Bind MAC Address—Peer FCoE MAC address bound to the VFC interface.

¡     Trunk VSAN—VSANs allowed by the VFC interface. Click the VSAN ID to manage VSANs. For more information, see "Managing VSANs of a VFC interface."

¡     Operation—Click the Operation icon  to display the following options:

-     Enable PortEnable the VFC interface. This option is displayed only for disabled interfaces.

-     Disable PortDisable the VFC interface. This option is displayed only for enabled interfaces.

-     Modify Port ConfigurationModify the interface configuration. For more information, see "Modifying a VFC interface."

-     Uplink-to-Downlink Interface MappingConfigure uplink-to-downlink interface mappings. For more information, see "Configuring uplink-to-downlink interface mappings." This option is displayed only for F-mode VFC interfaces on an NPV switch when you access the Switch page from the fabric resource tree.

Querying VFC interfaces

1.     Access the VFC interface list.

2.     Use one of the following methods:

¡     To perform a quick query, enter a partial or complete VFC interface name in the query field, and then click the Query icon .

¡     To perform an advanced query, click the Expand icon 查询.png next to the query field, specify one or more of the query criteria, and then click Query.

Query criteria include the following items:

-     Name—Enter a partial or complete VFC interface name, including the interface type and interface number.

-     Status—Select the operational status for the VFC interface from the list. Options include All, Unmanaged, Unknown, Up, Down, and Disabled.

-     WWNEnter a partial or complete VFC interface WWN.

-     Operation Mode—Select an operational mode from the list. Options include All, Auto, E, F, and NP.

Empty fields are ignored.

The VFC interface list displays all VFC interfaces that match the query criteria.

Viewing VFC interface details

1.     In the VFC interface list, click the name of the target interface. The VFC Interface Details page opens.

VFC interface parameters

¡     Name—Name of the VFC interface, including interface type and interface number.

¡     WWN—WWN of the VFC interface. The WWN is initialized by the manufacturer.

¡     Administrative Status—Administrative status of the VFC interface. This status is configured by the operator.

¡     Operation Status—Operational status of the VFC interface. This status is the current status of the VFC interface.

¡     Administrative Mode—Administrative mode of the VFC interface. This mode is configured by the operator.

¡     Operation Mode—Operational mode of the VFC interface. This mode is the current mode of the VFC interface.

¡     Bind Ethernet Interface—Ethernet interface bound to the VFC interface.

¡     Bind MAC Address—Peer FCoE MAC address bound to the VFC interface.

¡     FCF Priority—FCF priority for the VFC interface. If a server or storage device is connected to multiple VFC interfaces, the server or storage device establishes a connection with the VFC interface with the highest FCF priority.

2.     Click the Close icon 2015-11-25_162221.png to return to the VFC interface list.

Adding a VFC interface

Before adding a VFC interface, synchronize the FCoE switch to obtain the most recent VFC interface list on the FCoE switch. Otherwise, the added VFC interface might overwrite the VFC interface with the same interface number on the FCoE switch.

To add a VFC interface:

1.     In the VFC interface list, click Add.

2.     Configure the following parameters:

 

 

NOTE:

In VFM, VFC interfaces cannot be configured to operate in Auto mode.

 

¡     VFC Interface ID—Enter a number for the VFC interface. The number must be unique in VFM.

¡     Port Mode—Select a port mode from the list. Options are E, F, and NP.

For a VFC interface on an FCF switch:

-     Select the E mode if the VFC interface connects to another FCF switch.

-     Select the F mode if the VFC interface connects to a server, storage device, or NPV switch.

For a VFC interface on an NPV switch:

-     Select the NP mode if the VFC interface connects to an FCF switch.

-     Select the F mode if the VFC interface connects to a server or storage device.

¡     Bind Ethernet Interface—Select an Ethernet interface to be bound to the VFC interface from the list. Options are all Ethernet interfaces on the FCoE switch.

¡     Bind MAC Address—Enter the peer FCoE MAC address to be bound to the VFC interface. One MAC address can be bound to only one VFC interface.

¡     FCF Priority—Enter the FCF priority for the VFC interface. If a server or storage device is connected to multiple VFC interfaces, the server or storage device registers with the FCoE switch whose VFC interface has the highest FCF priority.

3.     Click OK.

Modifying a VFC interface

1.     In the VFC interface list, click the Operation icon  for the target VFC interface, and then select Modify Port Configuration from the menu.

2.     Modify the parameters for the VFC interface. For more information, see "Adding a VFC interface.”

You can modify all parameters except interface name.

3.     Click OK.

Deleting VFC interfaces

If you delete a VFC interface in VFM, the VFC interface on the FCoE switch is also deleted.

Deleting a VFC interface affects the allowed VSANs on the VFC interface and also affects the access between server-storage pairs. Make sure the VFC interface is not needed before you delete it.

To delete VFC interfaces:

1.     In the VFC interface list, select one or more VFC interfaces.

2.     Click Delete. A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

Synchronizing VFC interfaces

VFM does not separately synchronize VFC interfaces and their configuration.

It synchronizes VFC interface information when synchronizing FCoE switches. For more information, see "Synchronizing FCoE switches."

Enabling or disabling VFC interfaces

Perform this task to modify the administrative status of VFC interfaces. If the administrative status of a VFC interface is disabled, its operational status is disabled. If the administrative status is enabled, its operational status is up or down, depending on the link status.

To enable or disable a single VFC interface:

1.     In the VFC interface list, click the Operation icon  for the VFC interface.

2.     Select Enable Port or Disable Port from the menu.

The Enable Port option is displayed for disabled interfaces. The Disable Port option is displayed for enabled interfaces.

To enable or disable VFC interfaces in batches:

1.     In the VFC interface list, select one or more VFC interfaces, and then click State Setting.

2.     Select Enable Port or Disable Port from the menu.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

Batch configuring the administrative status and mode of VFC interfaces

The administrative status of a VFC interface is configured by the operator. If the administrative status of a VFC interface is disabled, its operational status is disabled. If the administrative status is enabled, its operational status is up or down, depending on the link status.

The administrative mode of a VFC interface is configured by the operator.

·     For a VFC interface on an FCF switch:

¡     Configure the F mode for the VFC interface if it connects to a server, storage device, or NPV switch.

¡     Configure the E mode for the VFC interface if it connects to another FCF switch.

·     For a VFC interface on an NPV switch:

¡     Configure the F mode for the VFC interface if it connects to a server or storage device.

¡     Configure the NP mode for the VFC interface if it connects to an FCF switch.

 

 

NOTE:

In VFM, VFC interfaces cannot be configured to operate in Auto mode.

 

To batch configure the administrative status and mode of VFC interfaces:

1.     In the VFC interface list, select one or more VFC interfaces, and then click Batch Configure.

2.     Configure the following parameters:

¡     Administrative Status—Select Up or Down.

¡     Administrative Mode—Select E, F, or NP.

3.     Click OK.

Managing VSANs of a VFC interface

Perform this task to view and configure the allowed VSANs on a VFC interface. To maintain data accuracy, synchronize the VFC interface before performing this task.

To manage the allowed VSANs on a VFC interface:

1.     In the VFC interface list, click the VSAN ID or None link for the VFC interface.

The VSAN list of the VFC interface is displayed.

2.     To query VSANs, use one of the following methods:

¡     To perform a quick query, enter a partial or complete VSAN name in the query field, and then click the Query icon .

¡     To perform an advanced query, click the Expand icon 查询.png next to the query field, specify one or more of the query criteria, and then click Query.

Query criteria include the following items:

-     VSAN ID—Enter a complete VSAN ID.

-     VSAN Name—Enter a partial or complete VSAN name.

-     Description—Enter a partial or complete VSAN description.

Empty fields are ignored.

The VSAN list displays all VSANs that match the query criteria.

3.     To add allowed VSANs:

a.     In the VSAN list, click Add.

b.     Filter VSANs by query. The VSAN Name field supports fuzzy matching.

c.     Select one or more VSANs from the queried VSANs.

d.     Click OK.

4.     To delete allowed VSANs:

a.     In the VSAN list, select one or more VSANs.

b.     Click Delete. A confirmation dialog box opens.

c.     Click OK.

5.     Click Back to return to the VFC interface list.

Configuring uplink-to-downlink interface mappings

Perform this task to add or delete mapped uplink interfaces for a downlink interface.

You can perform this task only for downlink interfaces operating in NP mode on an NPV switch.

You can configure a downlink interface to map to one or more uplink interfaces. Then, the system selects the uplink interface with the minimum load from configured uplink interfaces and then maps the downlink interface to it.

To configure uplink-to-downlink interface mappings:

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > SAN Configuration > Fabric Management.

The Fabric Management page opens.

3.     In the fabric resource tree on the page, select Fabric Management > Fabric name > VSAN name > Switch > Switch name.

The Switch page opens.

4.     On the VFC Interface tab, click the Operation icon  for the target downlink interface, and then select Uplink-to-Downlink Interface Mapping from the menu.

 

 

NOTE:

The Uplink-to-Downlink Interface Mapping option is displayed only when you access the Switch page from the fabric resource tree. It is not displayed when you access the Switch page from the fabric list.

 

5.     To add uplink interfaces to be mapped:

a.     In the uplink interface list, click Add.

b.     Filter interfaces by using the query function. The interface name field supports fuzzy matching.

c.     Select one or more uplink interfaces.

d.     Click OK.

6.     To delete mapped uplink interfaces from the uplink interface list:

a.     In the uplink interface list, select one or more uplink interfaces.

b.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

c.     Click OK.

7.     Click OK to return to the VFC Interface tab.

Viewing PWWN information

1.     In the FCoE switch list, click the Details icon  for a switch.

2.     Click the PWWN tab to enter the PWWN list.

PWWN list buttons

¡     RefreshRefresh the PWWN list.

PWWN list contents

¡     Name—PWWN of the interface.

¡     FC ID—FC address of the interface.

¡     Zone—Zone to which the interface belongs.

¡     VSAN—ID of the VSAN to which the interface belongs.

Viewing FC interface information

1.     In the FCoE switch list, click the Details icon  for a switch.

2.     Click the FC Interface tab to enter the FC interface list.

FC interface list buttons

¡     Batch ConfigureConfigure the following parameters of FC interfaces in batch: administrative status, administrative mode, trunk mode, and speed. For more information, see "Batch configuring FC interfaces."

¡     State Settings—Enable or disable an FC interface. Options include Enable Port and Disable Port.

¡     Trunk Mode SettingConfigure the trunk mode of FC interfaces in batch. For more information, see "Batch configuring the management trunk mode of FC interfaces."

¡     RefreshRefresh the FC interface list.

FC interface list contents

¡     Status—Operational state of the FC interface. The state can be one of the following:

-     Unmanaged—IMC does not manage the interface.

-     Unknown—IMC cannot obtain the state of the interface.

-     Disabled—The interface is disabled.

-     Up—The interface is operating correctly.

-     Down—The interface is enabled, but the link is down.

¡     Name—Type and number of the FC interface.

¡     WWN—WWN of the FC interface. The WWN is initialized by the manufacturer.

¡     Operation Mode—Operational mode of the FC interface. Options include Auto, E, and F. FC interfaces operating in E mode can interconnect FCoE switches. FC interfaces operating in F mode can connect to a server or storage device.

¡     Trunk ModeManagement trunk mode of the FC interface. Options include On, Off, and Auto.

-     On—The FC interface is a trunk port.

-     Off—The FC interface is an access port.

-     Auto—The trunk mode is autonegotiated.

¡     Access VSAN—VSAN to which the access port is assigned. Click the VSAN ID to manage the access VSAN. For more information, see "Managing the access VSAN of an FC interface."

¡     Trunk VSAN—VSANs to which the trunk port is assigned. Click a VSAN ID to manage the trunk VSANs. For more information, see "Managing the trunk VSANs of an FC interface."

¡     Speed—Link bandwidth negotiated by the FC interface with the peer.

¡     Operation—Click the Operation icon , and then select Change to Ethernet to change the FC interface to an Ethernet interface. Support for this option depends on the device model.

Querying FC interfaces

1.     Access the FC interface list.

2.     Use one of the following methods:

¡     To perform a quick query, enter a partial or complete FC interface name in the query field, and then click the Query icon .

¡     To perform an advanced query, click the Expand icon 查询.png next to the query field, specify one or more of the query criteria, and then click Query.

Query criteria include the following items:

-     Name—Enter a partial or complete FC interface name, including the interface type and interface number.

-     Status—Select an operational state from the list. Options include All, Unmanaged, Unknown, Up, Down, and Disabled.

-     WWNEnter a partial or complete FC interface WWN.

-     Operation Mode—Select an operational mode from the list. Options include All, Auto, E, and F.

Empty fields are ignored.

The FC interface list displays all FC interfaces that match the query criteria.

Enabling or disabling FC interfaces

Perform this task to modify the administrative status of FC interfaces. If the administrative status of an FC interface is disabled, the interface operational status is automatically disabled. If the administrative status is enabled, the interface operational status is up or down, depending on the link status.

To enable or disable FC interfaces:

1.     In the FC interface list, select one or more FC interfaces, and then click State Setting.

2.     Select Enable Port or Disable Port.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

Batch configuring FC interfaces

To batch configure FC interfaces:

1.     In the FC interface list, select one or more FC interfaces, and then click Batch Configure.

2.     Configure the following parameters:

¡     Administrative StatusSelect an administrative state for the FC interfaces. Options include Up and Down. If the administrative status of an FC interface is down, the interface operational status is disabled. If the administrative status is up, the interface operational status is up or down, depending on the link status.

¡     Administrative Mode—Select an expected administrative mode for the FC interfaces. Options include Auto, E, and F. FC interfaces will negotiate with the peers to determine the final administrative mode.

¡     Trunk Mode—Select a trunk mode for the FC interfaces. Options include Auto, On, and Off.

¡     Speed (bps)Select a speed for the FC interfaces. Options include Auto, 125M, 250M, 500M, 1G, 2G, 4G, and 10G.

3.     Click OK.

Batch configuring the management trunk mode of FC interfaces

1.     In the FC interface list, select one or more FC interfaces, and then click Trunk Mode Setting.

2.     Select one of the following options:

¡     AutoAutonegotiate the trunk mode.

¡     OnConfigure the FC interfaces as trunk ports.

¡     OffConfigure the FC interfaces as access ports.

3.     In the confirmation dialog box, click OK.

Managing the access VSAN of an FC interface

1.     In the FC interface list, click the VSAN ID or None link for the FC interface.

The access VSAN list of the FC interface is displayed.

2.     Click OK to return to the FC interface list.

Managing the trunk VSANs of an FC interface

To ensure data accuracy, synchronize the FC interface before performing this task.

To manage the trunk VSANs of an FC interface:

1.     In the FC interface list, click a VSAN ID or the None link for the FC interface.

The trunk VSAN list of the FC interface is displayed.

2.     To query VSANs, use one of the following methods:

¡     To perform a quick query, enter a partial or complete VSAN name in the query field, and then click the Query icon .

¡     To perform an advanced query, click the Expand icon 查询.png next to the query field, specify one or more of the query criteria, and then click Query.

Query criteria include the following items:

-     VSAN ID—Enter a complete VSAN ID.

-     VSAN Name—Enter a partial or complete VSAN name.

-     Description—Enter a partial or complete VSAN description.

Empty fields are ignored.

The VSAN list displays all VSANs that match the query criteria.

3.     To add a trunk VSAN:

a.     In the VSAN list, click Add.

b.     Filter VSANs by query. The VSAN Name field supports fuzzy matching.

c.     Select one or more of the matching VSANs.

d.     Click OK.

4.     To delete trunk VSANs:

a.     In the VSAN list, select one or more VSANs.

b.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

c.     Click OK.

5.     Click Back to return to the FC interface list.

Initiating a disruptive load-balancing process

When a new uplink interface becomes operational, the NPV switch does not automatically perform a remapping for load balancing. In the event of remapping, the NPV switch reinitializes each downlink interface so that the node connected to the downlink interface registers with the core switch again. This causes traffic interruption to the node.

Perform this task to initialize all downlink interfaces on an NPV switch for better load balancing.

To initiate a disruptive load-balancing process:

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > SAN Configuration > Fabric Management.

The Fabric Management page opens.

3.     In the fabric resource tree on the page, select Fabric Management > Fabric name > VSAN name > Switch > Switch name.

The Switch page opens.

4.     In the Switch Details area, click Initiate next to the Disruptive Load Balancing field.

The execution result is displayed in the upper right corner of the page. If the result is failure, the failure cause is given.

 

 

NOTE:

This function is available only when you access the Switch page from the fabric resource tree. It is not available when you access the Switch page from the fabric list.

 

Managing servers

Servers are hosts that provide services in a fabric. To manage servers, add them to a fabric in VFM.

Servers cannot be separately imported to a fabric. When you import an FCoE switch to a fabric, the servers that have registered with the FCoE switch are also imported to the fabric.

Viewing the server list

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > SAN Configuration Manager > Fabric Management. The fabric resource tree is in the left pane of the Fabric Management page, and the fabric list is in the right.

3.     In the fabric list, click a fabric name to display the fabric details page.

4.     Click the Server tab. The server list for the fabric is displayed.

You can click Refresh to refresh the server list.

Server list contents

¡     StatusAlarm state of the server in the IMC platform. For more information, see HPE Intelligent Management Center v7.3 Enterprise and Standard Platform Administrator Guide.

¡     Name—Label in the IMC platform for the server.

¡     IP Address—IP address the server uses when it is added to the IMC platform.

¡     Operating System—Operating system of the server.

¡     Details—Provides the Details icon  to view the server details. For more information, see "Viewing server details."

Querying servers

1.     Access the server list.

2.     Use one of the following methods:

¡     To perform a quick query, enter a partial or complete server name in the query field, and then click the Query icon .

¡     To perform an advanced query, click the Expand icon 查询.png next to the query field, specify one or more of the query criteria, and then click Query.

Query criteria include the following items:

-     Name—Enter a partial or complete server name.

-     IP Address—Enter a partial or complete server IP address.

-     Status—Select an alarm state from the list.

Empty fields are ignored.

The server list displays all servers that match the query criteria.

Viewing server details

To view server details, click the Details icon  for the target server.

The server details include the following information:

·     HBA

¡     HBA Card—WWN of the HBA. If an HBA has only one N_Port, the WWN of that N_Port is used as the WWN of the HBA. If an HBA has multiple N_Ports, the HBA selects one N_Port's WWN address as its WWN address.

¡     Node Name—WWN of the server where the HBA resides.

¡     Vendor Name—Vendor of the HBA.

¡     Serial Number—Serial number of the HBA.

¡     Model—Model of the HBA.

¡     Model Description—Model description for the HBA.

¡     Hardware Version—Hardware version of the HBA.

¡     Driver Version—Driver version of the HBA.

¡     ROM or BIOS Version—ROM or BIOS version of the HBA.

¡     Firmware Version—Firmware version of the HBA.

¡     OS Version—OS name and version of the server where the HBA resides.

¡     Maximum Payload—Maximum length of CT payload allowed by the HBA. The CT payload includes the basic header and extended header of CT packets, but not the FC header.

·     N_Port

¡     WWN—WWN of the N_Port. The WWN is initialized by the manufacturer.

¡     Supported FC4 Types—FC4 types supported by the N_Port, including: FCP, GS3, IP, LLC/SNAP, NPV, SNMP, SW_ILS, and VI.

-     Supported SpeedSupported speed of the N_Port in Gbps.

-     Current Speed—Current speed of the N_Port in Gbps.

-     Maximum Frame Size—Maximum frame size allowed by the N_Port.

-     OS Name—Name of the N_Port displayed in the operating system.

-     Host Name—Name of the server where the N_Port resides.

Synchronizing servers

VFM does not synchronize servers separately. It synchronizes server information when synchronizing FCoE switches. For more information, see "Synchronizing FCoE switches."

Managing storage devices

Storage devices provide data storage service in SANs. In the SAN management module of VFM, storage devices cannot exist independently. To manage storage devices, you must import them to their corresponding fabrics.

A storage device cannot be directly imported to a fabric. After you import an FCoE switch to a fabric, the storage devices that register with the switch are automatically imported to the fabric.

Viewing the storage list

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > SAN Configuration > Fabric Management.

The Fabric Management page opens. The Fabric Resources Tree area is in the left pane of the page, and the fabric list is in the right.

3.     In the fabric list, click the target fabric name.

4.     Click the Storage tab.

You can click Refresh to refresh the storage list.

Storage list contents

¡     StatusAlarm state of the storage device in the IMC platform. For more information, see HPE Intelligent Management Center v7.3 Enterprise and Standard Platform Administrator Guide.

¡     Name—Name of the storage device. The name is the device label for the storage device in the IMC platform.

¡     IP address—IP address used by the storage device when it was imported to the IMC platform.

¡     Details—Click the Details icon  to view details about the storage device. For more information, see "Viewing storage device details."

Querying storage devices

1.     Access the storage list.

2.     Use one of the following methods:

¡     To perform a quick query, enter a partial or complete device name in the query field, and then click the Query icon .

¡     To perform an advanced query, click the Expand icon 查询.png next to the query field, specify one or more of the query criteria, and then click Query.

Query criteria include the following items:

-     Name—Enter a partial or complete device name.

-     IP Address—Enter a partial or complete device IP address.

-     Status—Select an alarm state from the list.

Empty fields are ignored.

The storage list displays all storage devices that match the query criteria.

Viewing storage device details

1.     In the storage list, click the Details icon  for the target device.

The HBA Card area includes:

¡     HBA Card—WWN of the storage device HBA. If an HBA has only one N_Port, the WWN of that N_Port is used as the WWN of the HBA. If an HBA has multiple N_Ports, the HBA selects one N_Port's WWN address as its WWN address.

¡     Node Name—WWN of the storage device.

¡     Vendor Name—Vendor of the HBA.

¡     Serial Number—Serial number of the HBA.

¡     Model—Model of the HBA.

¡     Model Description—Model description of the HBA.

¡     Hardware Version—Hardware version of the HBA.

¡     Driver Version—Driver version of the HBA.

¡     ROM or BIOS Version—ROM version of the HBA.

¡     Firmware Version—Firmware version of the HBA.

¡     OS Version—Operating system name and version number of the storage device.

¡     Maximum Payload—Maximum length of CT payload allowed by the HBA. The CT payload includes the basic header and extended header of CT packets, but not the FC header.

The N_Port area includes:

¡     WWN—Manufacturer-initialized WWN of the port.

¡     Supported FC4 Types—FC4 types the port supports, including FCP, IP, LLC/SNAP, SW_ILS, SNMP, GS3, VI, and NPV.

¡     Supported SpeedSupported speed of the N_Port in Gbps.

¡     Current Speed—Current transmission rate of the port in Gbps.

¡     Maximum Frame Size—Maximum frame size allowed by the port.

¡     OS Name—Name of the port in the storage device operating system.

¡     Host Name—Name of the storage device.

2.     Click Back.

Synchronizing storage devices

VFM does not support direct synchronization of storage devices. When you synchronize configuration of an FCoE switch to VFM, registration of storage devices is also synchronized to VFM. For more information, see "Synchronizing FCoE switches."

Configuring default DCBX parameters

DCBX parameters enable packet forwarding between FCoE switches, servers, and storage devices without packet loss. DCBX parameters are configured on FCoE switches. Figure 7 illustrates how an FCoE switch sends the DCBX information to a converged network adapter (CNA) attached on a server or storage device after negotiation.

Figure 7 DCBX application scenario

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In a fabric, DCBX parameters apply to FCoE frames and FIP frames.

Table 5 shows the required DCBX parameters on FCoE switches and application of these parameters on the CNAs.

Table 5 DCBX parameters

DCBX parameters on switches

Application of these parameters on the CNAs

Enable LLDP.

Enable LLDP both globally and on an interface, and enable the interface to advertise DCBX TLVs.

The switch distributes APP, ETS, and PFC parameter values to attached servers and storage devices.

APP parameters.

The switch resets the 802.1p priority of received FCoE and FIP frames to its expected value.

After successful negotiation, the server and storage device include the 802.1p priority expected by the switch in outgoing FCoE and FIP frames.

ETS parameters.

The switch maps the 802.1p priority of FCoE and FIP frames to a local precedence value. Then, it assigns the two types of frames received on the interface to a WRR queue based on the local precedence value. The WRR queue is subject to the configured minimum guaranteed bandwidth.

After successful negotiation, the server and storage device send FCoE and FIP frames at a rate no more than the committed bandwidth of the interface. This prevents packet loss due to congestion.

PFC parameters.

The switch enables PFC for a specific 802.1p priority of FCoE and FIP frames on the interface connecting to a server. In this way, the switch can notify the server to slow down transmission when congestion occurs.

After successful negotiation, the server and storage device enable PFC for the same 802.1p priority.

 

Because VFM automatically configures some of the DCBX parameters, you need to configure only the following parameters:

·     ACLs for matching FCoE and FIP frames and for resetting the 802.1p priority of these frames, class name, behavior name, and QoS policy name.

·     802.1p priority expected by the switch.

·     Local precedence mapped by the 802.1p priority.

·     Guaranteed bandwidth for ETS.

·     WRR queuing type.

Default DCBX parameters apply to all FCoE switches and their interfaces in a fabric.

To configure default DCBX parameters for a fabric:

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > SAN Configuration > Fabric Management.

3.     In the fabric list, click the target fabric name.

4.     Select the Default DCBX Params tab, and then click the Advanced Configuration link to configure the following parameters:

¡     802.1p Priority—Enter the 802.1p priority for FCoE and FIP frames.

¡     Local Precedence—Enter the local precedence to which the 802.1p priority is mapped. A local precedence value corresponds to a WRR queue number.

¡     Guaranteed Bandwidth for ETS—Select a percentage of the interface bandwidth consumed by FCoE and FIP frames. The greater the percentage value, the greater scheduling weight the WRR queue has.

¡     ACL Number—Enter the ACL number for matching FCoE and FIP frames. The ACL rules to match FCoE and FIP frames are generated automatically by VFM.

¡     Classifier Name—Enter the name of the classifier to which FCoE and FIP frames belong.

¡     Behavior Name—Enter the name of the behavior for resetting the 802.1p priority of FCoE and FIP frames. The actions for resetting the 802.1p priority are generated automatically by VFM.

¡     QoS Policy Name—Enter the name of the QoS policy for associating the class with the behavior.

¡     WRR Queuing Type—Select the WRR queuing type from the list. Options include byte-count and weight. The byte-count option means allocating bandwidth to queues in terms of bytes. The weight option means allocating bandwidth to queues based on weights.

5.     Click OK.

Managing VSANs

A physical SAN can be divided into multiple VSANs. The isolated VSANs provide services independently, which improves network flexibility and security. Devices in a VSAN cannot access devices in other VSANs.

Viewing the VSAN list

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > SAN Configuration > Fabric Management.

3.     In the fabric list, click the target fabric name.

4.     Click the VSAN tab.

VSAN list buttons

¡     AddAdd a VSAN to the fabric. For more information, see "Adding a VSAN."

¡     DeleteDelete VSANs from the fabric. For more information, see "Deleting VSANs."

¡     RefreshRefresh the VSAN list.

VSAN list contents

¡     VSAN Name—Name of the VSAN.

¡     VSAN ID—ID of the VSAN.

¡     VLAN ID—ID of the VLAN mapped to the VSAN. A VSAN can only map to one VLAN.

¡     Description—Description for the VSAN.

Querying VSANs

1.     Access the VSAN list.

2.     Use one of the following methods:

¡     To perform a quick query, enter a partial or complete VSAN name in the query field, and then click the Query icon .

¡     To perform an advanced query, click the Expand icon 查询.png next to the query field, specify one or more of the query criteria, and then click Query.

Query criteria include the following items:

-     VSAN ID—Enter a complete VSAN ID.

-     VSAN Name—Enter a partial or complete VSAN name.

-     Description—Enter a partial or complete VSAN description.

Empty fields are ignored.

The VSAN list displays all VSANs that match the query criteria.

Viewing VSAN details

In the VSAN list, click the target VSAN name.

The Basic VSAN Information area displays the following information:

·     VSAN Name—Name of the VSAN.

·     VSAN ID—ID of the VSAN.

·     Description—Description for the VSAN.

·     Active Zone SetThe active zone set in the VSAN. A VSAN has only one active zone set. Click the name of the active zone set to view its details. For more information, see "Managing the active zone set."

The VFC interface list area is below the Basic VSAN Information area. For more information, see "Viewing the VFC interface list," "Querying VFC interfaces," "Adding VFC interfaces," and "Deleting VFC interfaces."

Adding a VSAN

As a best practice, synchronize FCoE switches before you add a VSAN.

To add a VSAN:

1.     In the VSAN list, click Add.

The Add VSAN page opens. There are two areas on the page, the Basic VSAN Information area and the VFC interface list area.

2.     In the Basic VSAN Information area, specify the following parameters:

¡     VSAN Name—Enter a VSAN name. The name must be unique in the fabric to which the VSAN is added.

¡     VSAN ID—Enter a VSAN ID. The ID must be unique in the fabric to which the VSAN is added.

¡     VLAN IDEnter the ID of the VLAN to be mapped to the VSAN. VLAN 1 cannot be mapped to any VSAN. A VSAN can only map to one VLAN.

¡     Description—Enter a description for the VSAN. Detailed descriptions facilitate VSAN management.

3.     In the VFC interface list area, click Select Port.

4.     Select the target VFC interfaces for the VSAN by view or advanced query.

For more information, see "Importing devices."

The Select Port window only displays interfaces of FCoE switches that were imported to the fabric to which the VSAN is added.

 

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT:

VFM automatically sets up a VSAN for the switch to which the selected interface belongs. If no interface on the switch is in the added VSAN, VFM does not create a VSAN for the switch.

 

5.     Click OK.

6.     (Optional.) To delete VFC interfaces:

a.     From the VFC interface list, select one or more interfaces.

b.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

c.     Click OK.

7.     On the Add VSAN page, click OK.

Deleting VSANs

VSAN 1 is created by the system and cannot be deleted by the administrator.

To delete VSANs:

1.     From the VSAN list, select one or more VSANs.

2.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

Synchronizing VSANs

VFM does not support direct VSAN synchronization.

When you synchronize an FCoE switch, the VSAN configuration saved by the switch is automatically synchronized to VFM (see "Synchronizing FCoE switches"). After the synchronization is complete, VFM replicates the VSAN configuration on the FCoE switch or replace the VSAN configuration in VFM with those on the switch. The copy of VSAN configuration on the FCoE switch is used when you modify VSAN-VLAN mappings.

Rules for synchronizing VSAN configuration on an FCoE switch to VFM:

·     If a VSAN ID exists in both VFM and the FCoE switch, the VSAN configuration in VFM uses the following rules:

¡     VSAN IDRemains unchanged.

¡     VSAN NameRemains unchanged.

¡     VLAN IDContains two VLAN IDs. One represents the VSAN-VLAN mapping on the FCoE switch, and the other represents the VSAN-VLAN mapping in VFM.

¡     VFC interfacesContains the VFC interfaces saved by VFM and the FCoE switch.

·     If a VSAN ID is saved only by the FCoE switch, VFM adds a new VSAN. The configuration of the new VSAN in VFM is as follows:

¡     VSAN ID—Same as the VSAN ID on the FCoE switch.

¡     VSAN Name—Same as the VSAN ID.

¡     VLAN ID—If the VLAN with the VSAN ID is not mapped to a VSAN, the VLAN ID in VFM is the same as the VSAN ID. If the VLAN with the VSAN ID is mapped to another VSAN, VFM automatically selects an unmapped VLAN ID.

¡     VFC interfaces—VFC interfaces saved on the FCoE switch.

Modifying a VSAN-VLAN mapping

The VSAN-VLAN mapping function allows you to modify VSAN-VLAN mappings on all FCoE switches within a VSAN. To ensure communication within the VSAN, the VSAN-VLAN mappings on the FCoE switches must be consistent with the VSAN-VLAN mappings in VFM.

To modify a VSAN-VLAN mapping in VFM:

1.     In the VSAN list, click the VLAN ID for the target VSAN.

The VSAN-VLAN Mapping area displays the VSAN-VLAN mapping in VFM.

The FCoE switch list area displays the VSAN-VLAN mappings on all FCoE switches of the VSAN. If the mapping on a switch is the same as the mapping in VFM, the VLAN ID for the switch is displayed in blue. If the two mappings are different, the VLAN ID for the switch is displayed in red.

2.     In the VSAN-VLAN Mapping area, click the Modify icon  next to the VLAN ID.

3.     Enter a VLAN ID that is not mapped to a VSAN.

4.     Click OK.

To synchronize a VFM VSAN-VLAN mapping to all FCoE switches, you can use one of the following methods:

·     Modify VSAN-VLAN mappings on single FCoE switches:

a.     In the FCoE switch list, click the Modify icon  for the target FCoE switch.

b.     Enter the VLAN ID displayed in the VSAN-VLAN Mapping area.

c.     Click OK.

The modified VLAN ID in the FCoE switch list turns from red to black.

·     Synchronize VSAN-VLAN mappings on all FCoE switches:

a.     In the FCoE switch list, click Synchronize to All.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

b.     Click OK.

Viewing the VFC interface list

The VFC interfaces of a VSAN allow traffic of the VSAN to pass.

As a best practice, synchronize FCoE switches before you view the VFC interface list.

To view the VFC interface list:

1.     In the VSAN list, click the target VSAN name.

VFC interface list contents

¡     Status—State of the VFC interface. The state can be one of the following:

-     Unmanaged—IMC does not manage the interface.

-     Unknown—IMC cannot obtain the state of the interface.

-     Disabled—The interface is disabled.

-     Up—The interface is operating.

-     Down—The interface is enabled, but the link is down.

¡     Port Name—Type and number of the interface.

¡     Link Type—The VFC interface can work only as a trunk port.

¡     Port WWN—Manufacturer-initialized WWN of the interface.

¡     Operation Mode—Mode of the interface. Options are E, F, and NP. VFC interfaces operating in E mode can interconnect FCF switches. Typically, a VFC interface operating in F mode can connect to a VFC interface operating in NP mode on an NPV switch, a server, or a storage device.

¡     Tagging Mode—Tagging mode that determines which VSAN takes effect on the ends of the link and determines the VSAN mode. Because VFC interfaces only work as trunk ports, tagging mode does not affect VFC interfaces.

¡     Speed (bps)—Transmission rate of the interface. This field displays a specific value or Auto. Auto indicates that the interface negotiates the transmission rate with the opposite interface.

¡     Search Device Name—Name of the switch in the form of device label (IP address).

2.     Click Back.

Querying VFC interfaces

1.     In the VSAN list, click the target VSAN name.

The VSAN page opens.

2.     Use one of the following methods:

¡     To perform a quick query, enter a partial or complete VFC interface name in the query field, and then click the Query icon .

¡     To perform an advanced query, click the Expand icon 查询.png next to the query field, specify one or more of the query criteria, and then click Query.

Query criteria include the following items:

-     Port Name—Enter a partial or complete VFC interface name.

-     Status—Select a state from the list. Options are All, Unmanaged, Unknown, Up, Down, and Disabled.

-     Port WWN—Enter a partial or complete interface WWN.

-     Operation Mode—Select an operational mode from the list. Options are All, Auto, E, F, and NP.

Empty fields are ignored.

The VFC interface list displays all VFC interfaces that match the query criteria.

Adding VFC interfaces

After you add a VFC interface to a VSAN, the VFC interface allows the traffic of the VSAN to pass.

As a best practice, synchronize FCoE switches before you add VFC interfaces.

To add VFC interfaces to a VSAN:

1.     In the VSAN list, click the target VSAN name.

2.     In the VFC interface list area, click Add.

The Add Port page opens.

3.     Click Select Port.

4.     Select the target VFC interfaces by view or advanced query.

For more information, see "Importing devices."

The Select Port window displays only the interfaces of FCoE switches that were imported to the fabric to which the VSAN is added.

5.     Click OK.

6.     (Optional.) To delete interfaces:

a.     From the interface list, select one or more interfaces.

b.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

c.     Click OK.

7.     On the Add Port page, click OK.

Deleting VFC interfaces

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT:

Deleting an operating VFC interface interrupts device operation. Make sure the interface to be deleted is not used.

 

After you delete a VFC interface from a VSAN, the interface no longer allows traffic of the VSAN to pass.

To delete VFC interfaces:

1.     In the VSAN list, click the target VSAN name.

2.     From the VFC interface list, select one or more interfaces.

3.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

4.     Click OK.

Zone database

The zone database enforces access control between servers and storage devices in a VSAN.

Zone database structure

The zone database has a layered structure that is formed by zone sets, zones, zone members, and zone aliases. Figure 8 illustrates and explains the relationships between a VSAN and a zone database.

·     A VSAN can have multiple zone sets.

·     A zone set can have multiple zones. A zone can be assigned to multiple zone sets.

·     A zone can have multiple zone members. A zone member can be assigned to multiple zones.

·     Zone members are servers and storage devices that register with FCoE switches.

·     If multiple zone members all belong to certain zones, a zone alias is introduced to manage the zone members. You can create a zone alias, add the zone members to the zone alias, and add the zone alias to the zones.

·     Members of a zone can communicate with each other, but cannot access members of other zones.

Figure 8 VSAN and zone database

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Active zone set and default zone set

Each VSAN only has one active zone set. Only configuration of the active zone set takes effect. Therefore, access control between servers and storage devices in the VSAN is determined by the active zone set.

The default zone set consists of zone members that do not belong to the active zone set.

Zone configuration procedure for a VSAN in VFM

Follow the general procedure to configure zones for a VSAN in VFM:

1.     In global zone configuration, select a switch from the VSAN as the zone management switch. For more information, see "Configuring global zone parameters."

2.     In global zone configuration, configure global zone policies, including the default zone policy and the zone distribution policy. For more information, see "Configuring global zone parameters."

3.     Configure zone sets, zones, zone members, and zone aliases. For more information, see "Managing zone sets," "Managing zones," "Managing zone members," and "Managing zone aliases."

4.     In zone set management, activate a zone set and distribute the active zone set or the zone database in the VSAN. The zone distribution policy determines the distribution mode.

5.     Manage the zone database:

¡     In zone set management, activate a new zone set.

¡     In global zone configuration, deactivate the active zone set.

¡     In global zone configuration, configure the system to distribute the modified zone database in the VSAN.

¡     In global zone configuration, delete the zone database from the VSAN.

VFM zone configuration synchronized to FCoE switches

When you perform the following operations, VFM automatically synchronizes the configuration to all FCoE switches in a VSAN:

·     Add, modify, copy, and delete zone sets.

·     Add zones to a zone set and delete zones from a zone set.

·     Add, modify, copy, and delete zones.

·     Add zone members or zone aliases to a zone and delete zone members or zone aliases from a zone.

·     Add, modify, copy, and delete zone aliases.

·     Add zone members to a zone alias and delete zone members from a zone alias.

Active zone set

When you activate a zone set, VFM creates a copy of the zone set at the time of activation. This copy is known as the active zone set. Modifications to the zone set do not take effect on the copy until the copy is activated again. When you delete the zone set, the copy is not affected. Figure 9 shows the relationship between the active zone set and full zone sets.

Figure 9 Active and full zone sets

 

The following operations do not affect the active zone set:

·     Modify the active zone set.

·     Add zones to the active zone set.

·     Modify zones of the active zone set.

·     Delete zones from the active zone set.

·     Add zone members or zone aliases to a zone of the active zone set.

·     Modify zone members or zone aliases in a zone of the active zone set.

·     Delete zone members or zone aliases from a zone of the active zone set.

Configuring global zone parameters

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > SAN Configuration > Fabric Management.

3.     In the fabric resource tree, click Fabric Management > the target fabric name > the target VSAN name > Global Zone Configuration.

4.     To select the zone management switch:

The zone management switch initiates zone database distribution in the VSAN. The other switches in the VSAN are referred to as managed switches.

a.     In the Zone Management Switch area, click Select Devices.

The Select Devices window opens. There are two areas on the page, the Query Switches area and the Switch List area.

Switch List contents

-     Status—Alarm state of the switch in the IMC platform.

-     Name—Label of the switch in the IMC platform.

-     IP Address—IP address used by the switch when it was imported to the IMC platform.

-     WWN—Manufacturer-initialized WWN of the switch.

b.     Query the switches by name and IP address.

The Name and IP Address fields support fuzzy matching.

c.     From the Switch List, select the target switch.

To ensure successful zone database distribution in the VSAN, select a switch from the VSAN.

d.     Click OK.

5.     Configure the following parameters:

¡     Default Zone Policy—Select an option from the list to deny or permit mutual access among members of the default zone. Click OK next to the list. The default zone consists of all zone members that do not belong to the active zone set.

¡     Zone Distribution Policy—Select an option from the list: Only Active Zone Set and Complete Distribution. Click OK next to the list.

-     Only Active Zone Set—VFM only distributes the active zone set and zones of the active zone set to all FCoE switches in the VSAN.

-     Complete Distribution—VFM distributes the whole zone database to all FCoE switches in the VSAN.

¡     Deactivate Zone Set—Click OK to deactivate the active zone set of the VSAN. If the VSAN has no active zone set, this button is unavailable.

¡     Distribute Zone Database—Click OK to distribute the most recent zone database to all FCoE switches in the VSAN.

¡     Delete Zone Database—Click OK to delete the zone database from all FCoE switches in the VSAN.

Managing zone sets

Zone set management allows you to view, query, add, activate, modify, copy and delete zone sets, and to add and delete zones in a zone set.

Viewing zone sets

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > SAN Configuration > Fabric Management.

3.     In the fabric resource tree, click Fabric Management > the target fabric name > the target VSAN name > Zone Sets.

The following menus are available in the zone set list.

¡     AddAdd a zone set to the VSAN.

¡     DeleteDelete zone sets from VSAN.

¡     RefreshRefresh the zone set list.

Zone set list contents

¡     Name—Name of the zone set. Click the name to enter the zone management page for the zone set.

¡     Member Count—Number of zones in the zone set.

¡     Member—Zones in the zone set.

¡     Operation—Click the Operation icon  to display a menu that contains the following options: Activate, Modify, and Copy.

Querying zone sets

1.     Access the zone set list page.

2.     Enter a partial or complete zone set name in the query field, and then click the Query icon .

Adding a zone set

1.     In the zone set list, click Add.

2.     Enter a zone set name. The name must be unique in the VSAN.

3.     Click OK.

Activating a zone set

 

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT:

Activating a zone set might interrupt device operation.

 

1.     In the zone set list, click the Operation icon , and then select Activate.

The Activate option is available only when the zone set you activate contains at least one zone member.

2.     Click OK.

You can activate an inactive zone set or reactivate an active zone set to distribute the modified zone set in the VSAN. After you activate a zone set, VFM distributes the active zone set or the zone database to all FCoE switches in the VSAN. The zone distribution policy determines the distribution mode.

After the first zone set activation for a VSAN, the fabric resource tree displays the Active Zone Set node under the VSAN node, as shown in Figure 10. For more information, see "Managing the active zone set."

Figure 10 Active zone set

 

Modifying a zone set

1.     In the zone set list, click the Operation icon , and then select Modify.

2.     Enter a new zone set name. The name must be unique in the VSAN.

3.     Click OK.

Copying a zone set

1.     In the zone set list, click the Operation icon , and then select Copy.

2.     Enter a new zone set name. The name must be unique in the VSAN.

3.     Click OK.

The new zone set and the original zone set have the same configuration. The only difference between them is their names.

Deleting zone sets

1.     From the zone set list, select one or more zone sets.

2.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

Deleting the active zone set removes it from the zone set list but not from the VSAN. You can deactivate the active zone set in global zone configuration.

Adding zones to a zone set

1.     Use one of the following methods to access the zone list:

¡     In the zone set list, click the target zone set name.

¡     In the fabric resource tree, click Fabric Management > the target fabric name > the target VSAN name > Zone Sets > the target zone set name.

2.     In the zone list area, click Add.

The Zone List displays all zones that are not members of the zone set.

3.     Query the zones by name.

The Name field supports fuzzy matching.

4.     From the Zone List, select one or more zones.

5.     Click OK.

Deleting zones from a zone set

1.     Use one of the following methods to access the zone list:

¡     In the zone set list, click the target zone set name.

¡     In the fabric resource tree, click Fabric Management > the target fabric name > the target VSAN name > Zone Sets > the target zone set name.

2.     From the zone list, select one or more zones.

3.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

4.     Click OK.

Managing the active zone set

When a VSAN contains an active zone set, the fabric resource tree displays the Active Zone Set node under the VSAN node, as shown in Figure 11.

Figure 11 Active zone set

 

You cannot directly modify the active zone set configuration. Instead, modify the configuration of the original zone set and reactivate the zone set. The modified configuration then overrides the configuration of the active zone set.

Viewing the active zone set

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > SAN Configuration > Fabric Management.

3.     In the fabric resource tree, click Fabric Management > the target fabric name > the target VSAN name > Active Zone Set: zone set name.

You can click Refresh to refresh the zone list.

Zone list contents

¡     Name—Name of the zone. Click the zone name to view its members.

¡     Member Count—Number of zone members in the zone.

¡     Member—Members in the zone.

Viewing a zone in the active zone set

1.     Access the Fabric Management page.

2.     In the fabric resource tree, click Fabric Management > the target fabric name > the target VSAN name > Active Zone Set: zone set name > the target zone name.

You can click Refresh to refresh the zone member list.

Zone member list contents

¡     Member Name—Name of the zone member.

¡     Member Type—Type of the zone member.

-     PWWN—N_Port identified by WWN.

-     FC ID—N_Port identified by FC address.

-     Zone AliasZone alias. For more information, see "Managing zone aliases."

Managing zones

Zones control access among zone members. Members of a zone can communicate with each other, but cannot access members of other zones.

Zone management allows you to view, query, add, modify, copy, and delete zones, and to add and delete zone members in a zone.

Viewing zones

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > SAN Configuration > Fabric Management.

3.     In the fabric resource tree, click Fabric Management > the target fabric name > the target VSAN name > Zones.

The following menus are available in the Zone list:

¡     AddAdd a zone to the VSAN.

¡     DeleteDelete zones from the VSAN.

¡     RefreshRefresh the zone list.

Zone list contents

¡     Name—Name of the zone. Click the name to enter the zone member management page for the zone.

¡     Member Count—Number of zone members in the zone.

¡     Member—Zone members and their type.

¡     Operation—Click the Operation icon  to display a menu that contains the Modify and Copy options

Querying zones

1.     Access the zone list page.

2.     Enter a partial or complete zone name in the query field, and then click the Query icon .

Adding a zone

1.     In the zone list, click Add.

2.     Enter a zone name. The name must be unique in the VSAN.

3.     Click OK.

Modifying a zone

1.     In the zone list, click the Operation icon  for the target zone, and then select Modify.

2.     Enter a new zone name. The name must be unique in the VSAN.

3.     Click OK.

Copying a zone

1.     In the zone list, click the Operation icon  for the target zone, and then select Copy.

2.     Enter a new zone name. The name must be unique in the VSAN.

3.     Click OK.

The new zone and the original zone share the same members. The only difference between them is their names.

Deleting zones

1.     From the zone list, select one or more zones.

2.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

Adding a zone member in a zone

1.     Use one of the following methods to access the zone member list:

¡     In the zone list, click the target zone name.

¡     In the fabric resource tree, click Fabric Management > the target fabric name > the target VSAN name > Zones > the target zone name.

2.     Click Add.

3.     Specify the following parameters:

¡     Member Type—Select a type from the list:

-     PWWN—The member is identified by WWN.

-     FC ID—The member is identified by FC address.

-     Zone Alias—The member is a zone alias. For more information, see "Managing zone aliases."

¡     Input MethodSelect an input method. This parameter applies only to PWWN members. To enter a member name, select Manual Input. To select member names in batches, select Batch Selection.

¡     Member Name—Enter the WWN for a PWWN member. Enter the FC address for an FC ID member. Enter the zone alias number for a zone alias.

4.     Click OK.

Deleting zone members

1.     Use one of the following methods to access the zone member list:

¡     In the zone list, click the target zone name.

¡     In the fabric resource tree, click Fabric Management > the target fabric name > the target VSAN name > Zones > the target zone name.

2.     From the zone member list, select one or more zone members.

3.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

4.     Click OK.

Managing zone aliases

As shown in Figure 12, a zone alias contains multiple zone members that belong to certain zones.

Figure 12 Zone aliases, zone members, and zones

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Zone alias management allows you to view, query, add, modify, copy, delete zone alias, and to add and delete zone members in a zone alias.

Viewing zone aliases

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > SAN Configuration > Fabric Management.

3.     In the fabric resource tree, click Fabric Management > the target fabric name > the target VSAN name > Zone Aliases.

The following menus are available in the zone alias list:

¡     AddAdd a zone alias to the VSAN.

¡     DeleteDelete zone aliases from the VSAN.

¡     RefreshRefresh the zone alias list.

Zone alias list contents

¡     Name—Name of the zone alias. Click the name to enter the zone member management page for the zone alias.

¡     Member Count—Number of zone members in the zone alias.

¡     Member—Zone members and their type.

¡     Operation—Click the Operation icon  to display a menu that contains the Modify and Copy options

Querying zone aliases

1.     Access the zone alias list page.

2.     Enter a partial or complete zone alias name in the query field, and then click the Query icon .

Adding a zone alias

1.     In the zone alias list page, click Add.

2.     Enter a zone alias name. The name must be unique in the VSAN.

3.     Click OK.

Modifying a zone alias

1.     In the zone alias list, click the Operation icon  for the target zone alias, and then select Modify.

2.     Enter a new zone alias name. The name must be unique in the VSAN.

3.     Click OK.

Copying a zone alias

1.     In the zone alias list, click the Operation icon  for the target zone alias, and then select Copy.

2.     Enter a new zone alias name. The name must be unique in the VSAN.

3.     Click OK.

The new zone alias and the original zone alias share the same members. The only difference between them is their names.

Deleting zone aliases

1.     From the zone alias list, select one or more zone aliases.

2.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

Adding a zone member to a zone alias

1.     Use one of the following methods to access the zone alias member list:

¡     In the zone alias list, click the target zone alias name.

¡     In the fabric resource tree, click Fabric Management > the target fabric name > the target VSAN name > Zone Aliases > the target zone alias name.

2.     Click Add.

3.     Specify the following parameters:

¡     Member Type—Select a type from the list:

-     PWWN—The member is identified by WWN.

-     FC ID—The member is identified by FC address.

¡     Input MethodSelect an input method. This parameter applies only to PWWN members. To enter a member name, select Manual Input. To select member names in batches, select Batch Selection.

¡     Member Name—Enter the WWN for a PWWN member. Enter the FC address for an FC ID member.

4.     Click OK.

Deleting zone members from a zone alias

1.     Use one of the following methods to access the zone alias member list:

¡     In the zone alias list, click the target zone alias name.

¡     In the fabric resource tree, click Fabric Management > the target fabric name > the target VSAN name > Zone Aliases > the target zone alias name.

2.     From the zone alias member list, select one or more zone members.

3.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

4.     Click OK.

Managing zone members

VFM cannot manage independent zone members. They must be managed in a zone or zone alias.

Zone member management allows you to view, query, add, and delete zone members in a zone, and to add and delete zone members in a zone alias. For more information, see "Managing zones" and "Managing zone aliases."

Viewing zone members

1.     Access the Fabric Management page.

2.     Use one of the following methods to access the zone member list:

¡     In the zone list, click the target zone name.

¡     In the fabric resource tree, click Fabric Management > the target fabric name > the target VSAN name > Zones > the target zone name.

¡     In the zone alias list, click the target zone alias name.

¡     In the fabric resource tree, click Fabric Management > the target fabric name > the target VSAN name > Zone Aliases > the target zone alias name.

The following menus are available in the zone member list:

¡     Add—Add a zone member to the zone or zone alias.

¡     Delete—Delete zone members from the zone or zone alias.

¡     Refresh—Refresh the zone member list.

Zone member list contents

¡     Member Name—Name of the zone member. The WWN is displayed for a PWWN member. The FC address is displayed for an FC ID member. The zone alias name is displayed for a zone alias.

¡     Member Type—Type of the zone member.

-     PWWN—N_Port identified by WWN.

-     FC ID—N_Port identified by FC address.

-     Zone AliasZone alias. For more information, see "Managing zone aliases."

Querying zone members

Use one of the following methods:

·     To perform a quick query, enter a partial or complete zone member name in the query field, and then click the Query icon .

·     To perform an advanced query, click the Expand icon 查询.png next to the query field, specify one or more of the query criteria, and then click Query.

Query criteria include the following items:

¡     Member Name—Enter a partial or complete zone member name.

¡     Member Type—Select a type from the list. Options are PWWN, FC ID, and Zone Alias.

Empty fields are ignored.

The zone member list displays all zone members that match the query criteria.

Zone topology

The zone topology displays FCoE switches, zones, zone aliases, and zone members in a VSAN in a topology.

To view the zone topology:

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > SAN Configuration > Fabric Management.

3.     In the fabric resource tree, click Fabric Management > the target fabric name > the target VSAN name > Zone Topology.

In the zone topology, you can perform the following operations:

¡     View the links between zone members and FCoE switches in the VSAN.

¡     Display or hide the Zone View and Zone Alias View area by clicking the Zone View icon  in the tool bar.

¡     View members of the zones or zone aliases you select from the Zone List or Zone Alias List in the Zone View and Zone Alias View area.

For more information about topology in the IMC platform, see HPE Intelligent Management Center v7.3 Enterprise and Standard Platform Administrator Guide.

Managing FC ping tasks

VFM allows you to FC ping a destination to test network connectivity. You can manage (such as add, delete, and modify) FC ping tasks in VFM.

Accessing the FC ping task list

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > SAN Configuration > Fabric Management.

The Fabric Management page opens.

3.     In the fabric resource tree on the page, select Fabric Management > Fabric name > VSAN name > FC Ping.

The FC ping task list is displayed in the right pane.

FC ping task list buttons

¡     RunExecute FC ping tasks immediately. For more information, see "Executing FC ping tasks immediately."

¡     SuspendSuspend the FC ping tasks that you do not need to run. For more information, see "Suspending FC ping tasks."

¡     ResumeResume the FC ping tasks that have been suspended. For more information, see "Resuming FC ping tasks."

¡     AddAdd an FC ping task. For more information, see "Adding an FC ping task."

¡     DeleteDelete FC ping tasks. For more information, see "Deleting FC ping tasks."

¡     RefreshRefresh the FC ping task list.

FC ping task list columns

¡     Status-Operation ResultStatus and operation result of the FC ping task. Options for Status are All, Waiting for Execution, Executing, Suspending, Suspended, Finished, and Expired. Options for Operation Result are All, Succeeded, Failed, Partially Succeeded, and Unfinished.

¡     Task NameName of the FC ping task.

¡     Source DeviceName of the source device for the FC ping task. By default, this field displays the device label and device IP address. The device label is assigned in the IMC platform. The device IP address is the IP address used when the device was added to the IMC platform.

¡     Destination DeviceName of the destination device for the FC ping task. By default, this field displays the device label and device IP address. The device label is assigned in the IMC platform. The device IP address is the IP address used when the device was added to the IMC platform.

¡     Schedule TypeSchedule type of the FC ping task. Options are Once and Cycle.

¡     Creation TimeTime when the FC ping task was created.

¡     ModifyClick the Modify icon  to modify the FC ping task. For more information, see "Modifying an FC ping task."

¡     ResultsClick the Results icon  to view the results of the FC ping task. For more information, see "Viewing FC ping task results."

Querying FC ping tasks

1.     Access the FC ping task list.

2.     Use one of the following methods:

¡     To perform a quick query, enter a partial or complete task name in the query field, and then click the Query icon .

¡     To perform an advanced query, click the Expand icon 查询.png next to the query field, specify one or more of the query criteria, and then click Query.

Query criteria include the following items:

-     Source Device—Enter a partial or complete source device name.

-     Destination Device—Enter a partial or complete destination device name.

-     Task Status—Select the FC ping task status from the list. Options are All, Waiting for Execution, Executing, Suspending, Suspended, Finished, and Expired.

-     Operation Result—Select an operation result from the list. Options are All, Succeeded, Failed, Partially Succeeded, and Unfinished.

-     Task Name—Enter a partial or complete task name.

Empty fields are ignored.

The FC ping task list displays all FC ping tasks that match the query criteria.

Viewing FC ping task results

Perform this task to view the results of an FC ping task, including a packet loss ratio line chart, a delay time line chart, and ping results.

To view FC ping task results:

1.     On the FC ping task list page, click the Results icon  for the target FC ping task.

The FC ping task page opens.

2.     To query the ping results of the task in a specific time range:

a.     In the Query FC Ping Results area, specify the time range by clicking the text boxes for Start Time and End Time.

b.     Click Query.

3.     In the Packet Loss Ratio area, move the cursor over a time point to display the execution time and packet loss ratio.

The horizontal axis indicates the execution time of the FC ping task. The vertical axis indicates the packet loss ratio.

4.     In the Delay area, move the cursor over a time point to display the execution time and delay time.

The horizontal axis indicates the execution time of the FC ping task. The vertical axis indicates the delay time in milliseconds.

5.     In the Delay area, click the icon  or  at the bottom of the line chart to hide or display the maximum delay time in the line chart.

This also applies to the icons for average delay time and minimum delay time.

6.     In the Ping Results area, the columns are described as follows:

¡     TimeTime when the FC ping task was executed.

¡     Max. Time (ms)Maximum delay time for the FC ping task.

¡     Average Time (ms)Average delay time for the FC ping task.

¡     Min. Time (ms)Minimum delay time for the FC ping task.

¡     Packet Loss RatioPacket loss ratio for the FC ping task.

Adding an FC ping task

1.     On the FC ping task list page, click Add.

2.     Specify the source node and the destination node by using either of the following methods:

¡     In the Topology area, right-click devices to set the source node and destination node.

¡     In the Detection Information area, select the source node and destination node from the Source Device list and the Destination Device list, respectively.

In the Detection Information area, the device labels of the source and destination devices will be displayed.

 

 

NOTE:

The source node can only be an FCF switch. The destination node can be an N_Port or FCF switch.

 

3.     Click Next.

4.     Set the following task attributes:

¡     Task Name—Enter a name for a new FC ping task.

¡     Schedule TypeSelect the schedule type for the FC ping task from the list. Options are Once and Cycle.

If you select Once, select one of the two options for Schedule Time field:

-     ImmediatelyExecutes the task immediately after it is added.

-     ScheduledSchedules the task to run at a specified time point by clicking the Scheduled Time icon 2015-11-25_164126.png.

If you select Cycle, set the following fields:

-     Operation FrequencySelect a schedule interval from the list and set the execution time in the format of hh:mm:ss. Schedule intervals include Every Day, Every Week, and Every Month.

-     Start Time/End TimeSpecify the time period during which the task is executed by clicking the Scheduled Time icon 2015-11-25_164126.png.

¡     Task Description—Enter a description for the task. This field is optional.

¡     Threshold Alarming—If you select Yes, an alarm is triggered when the packet loss ratio for the task is greater than a defined threshold. If you select No, no alarm is triggered.

5.     Click OK.

Modifying an FC ping task

You can only modify the attributes of an FC ping task, but not the source and destination nodes.

To modify an FC ping task:

1.     On the FC ping task list page, click the Modify icon of the target FC ping task.

2.     For information about modifying the task attributes, see step 4 in "Adding an FC ping task."

3.     Click OK.

 

 

NOTE:

·     Tasks that are being executed cannot be modified.

·     Tasks that are completed and successful cannot be modified.

·     Tasks that have expired cannot be modified.

 

Executing FC ping tasks immediately

1.     On the FC ping task list page, select one or more FC ping tasks.

2.     Click Run.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

 

 

NOTE:

·     Tasks that are being suspended or executed cannot be executed immediately.

·     Tasks that are completed and successful cannot be executed immediately.

·     Tasks that have expired cannot be executed immediately.

 

Suspending FC ping tasks

1.     On the FC ping task list page, select one or more FC ping tasks.

2.     Click Suspend.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

 

 

NOTE:

·     Tasks that are being suspended cannot be suspended.

·     Tasks that are completed cannot be suspended.

·     Tasks that have expired cannot be suspended.

 

Resuming FC ping tasks

1.     On the FC ping task list page, select one or more FC ping tasks.

2.     Click Resume.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

 

 

NOTE:

Tasks that have not been suspended cannot be resumed.

 

Deleting FC ping tasks

1.     On the FC ping task list page, select one or more FC ping tasks.

2.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

 

 

NOTE:

Tasks that are being suspended or executed cannot be deleted.

 

Managing FC tracert tasks

VFM allows you to use FC tracert to do the following:

·     Obtain bidirectional routing information between source and destination

·     Check the network connectivity.

·     Identify and analyze faulty nodes.

You can manage (such as add, query, and delete) FC tracert tasks in VFM.

Accessing the FC tracert task list

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > SAN Configuration > Fabric Management.

The Fabric Management page opens.

3.     In the fabric resource tree on the page, select Fabric Management > Fabric name > VSAN name > FC Tracert.

The FC tracert task list is displayed.

FC tracert task list buttons

¡     AddAdd an FC tracert task. For more information, see "Adding an FC tracert task."

¡     DeleteDelete FC tracert tasks. For more information, see "Deleting FC tracert tasks."

¡     RedetectRepeat FC tracert tasks. For more information, see "Repeating FC tracert tasks."

¡     RefreshRefresh the FC tracert task list.

FC tracert task list columns

¡     Source DeviceName of the source device for the FC tracert task. By default, this field displays the device label and device IP address. The device label is assigned in the IMC platform. The device IP address is the IP address used when the device was added to the IMC platform.

¡     Destination DeviceName of the destination device for the FC tracert task. By default, this field displays the device label and device IP address. The device label is assigned in the IMC platform. The device IP address is the IP address used when the device was added to the IMC platform.

¡     Tracert TimeTime when the FC tracert task was executed.

¡     ResultsClick the Topology icon  to view FC tracert results. For more information, see "Viewing FC tracert results."

Querying FC tracert tasks

1.     Access the FC tracert task list.

2.     Use one of the following methods:

¡     To perform a quick query, enter a partial or complete device name in the query field, and then click the Query icon .

¡     To perform an advanced query, click the Expand icon 查询.png next to the query field, specify one or more of the query criteria, and then click Query.

Query criteria include the following items:

-     Source Device—Enter a partial or complete source device name.

-     Destination Device—Enter a partial or complete destination device name.

-     Start Time/End Time—Specify the time period during which FC tracert tasks are executed by clicking the Scheduled Time icon2015-11-25_164126.png.

Empty fields are ignored.

The FC tracert task list displays all FC tracert tasks that match the query criteria.

Viewing FC tracert results

1.     On the FC tracert task list page, click the Topology icon  of an FC tracert task to view its results.

The topology page displays the test path for the task.

2.     Click Back to return to the FC tracert task list.

Adding an FC tracert task

1.     On the FC tracert task list page, click Add.

2.     In the Topology area, right-click N_Ports to set the source node and destination node.

In the Detection Information area, the device names of the source and destination devices will be displayed.

 

 

NOTE:

Only N_Ports connected to switches can be configured as source and destination nodes.

 

3.     Click OK.

Repeating FC tracert tasks

1.     On the FC tracert task list page, select one or more FC tracert tasks.

2.     Click Redetect.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

Deleting FC tracert tasks

1.     On the FC tracert task list page, select one or more FC tracert tasks.

2.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

Setting FC ping thresholds

Perform this task to set alarm thresholds for FC ping tasks. Alarms monitor link states in a fabric. When the packet loss ratio exceeds a defined alarm threshold, an alarm is triggered to notify you.

Operators in the viewer group are not privileged to set threshold values.

When you set FC ping thresholds, follow these restrictions and guidelines:

·     Level-2 alarming takes effect only when level-1 alarming is enabled.

·     To enable both level-1 and level-2 alarming, you must:

¡     Set a smaller packet loss ratio for level-1 alarming than level-2 alarming.

¡     Set a lower alarm severity for level-1 alarming than level-2 alarming.

To set FC ping thresholds:

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > SAN Configuration > Set FC Ping Threshold.

3.     Configure the following parameters:

a.     Select the Level-1 Alarming check box.

When the packet loss ratio exceeds the alarm threshold defined for level-1 alarming, an alarm is triggered.

b.     Enter a threshold value for packet loss ratio.

c.     Set the alarm severity.

d.     Select the Level-2 Alarming check box.

When the packet loss ratio exceeds the alarm threshold defined for level-2 alarming, an alarm is triggered.

e.     Enter a threshold value for packet loss ratio.

f.     Set the alarm severity.

4.     Click OK.

SAN fast configuration

Perform SAN fast configuration individually for each server and storage device pair to enable access between them.

Prerequisites for SAN fast configuration

Make sure the following requirements are met for the path between the server and the storage device:

·     Physical interfaces on all FCoE switches must be Layer 2 Ethernet interfaces in trunk mode.

·     Physical interfaces on all FCoE switches must be bound to VFC interfaces.

·     The DCBX configuration on all FCoE switches and on their physical interfaces must be consistent with the DCBX configuration in VFM.

·     All FCoE switches must have at least one common unmapped VLAN and one common unmapped VSAN.

Performing SAN fast configuration

As a best practice, synchronize all FCoE switches in the fabric before you perform SAN fast configuration.

To perform SAN fast configuration:

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > SAN Configuration > SAN Fast Config.

3.     Use one of the following methods to select a fabric:

¡     In the Basic Information area, click Select. Query the fabrics, select the target fabric, and then click OK.

¡     In the topology, double-click the target fabric.

4.     To add a pair of server and storage device:

a.     In the Access List, click Add.

b.     Select the target server. Enter a partial or complete server name or IP address. A partial server name or IP address returns all servers that contain the identifying information. Enter a blank space to display all servers in the fabric.

c.     Select the target storage device. Enter a partial or complete device name or IP address. A partial device name or IP address returns all storage devices that contain the identifying information. Enter a blank space to display all storage devices in the fabric.

d.     Click OK.

The server and storage device pair is displayed in the Access List.

5.     (Optional.) In the Access List, click the Modify icon  for the target entry to reselect the server or the storage device.

6.     (Optional.) Click the Delete icon  for the target entry if you want to reselect a pair of server and storage device.

7.     Click the 2. Configuration Summary tab.

If the configuration meets the requirements for SAN fast configuration, VFM displays configuration summary based on your configuration and automatic system configuration. If the requirements are not met, VFM displays a tip to inform you of the incorrect settings.

Configuration summary includes:

¡     TopologyHighlights the link between the server and the storage device.

¡     Global Configuration

-     Fabric—Name of the fabric where the server and the storage device reside.

-     VLAN ID—VLAN ID used by the server-storage pair for mutual access. VFM automatically selects the VLAN ID.

-     VSAN ID—VSAN ID restricted to the server-storage pair. VFM automatically selects the VSAN ID.

-     Zone Set—Zone set to be activated in the VSAN. VFM automatically generates the zone set name iMC_Zoneset. Zone set iMC_Zoneset contains a zone named iMC_Zone. The server and the storage device are members of the zone.

-     Default Zone Policy—VFM automatically configures this parameter as Deny. Access among members of the default zone is denied.

-     Zone Distribution Policy—VFM automatically configures this parameter as Only Active Zone Set. VFM distributes only the active zone set to all FCoE switches in the VSAN.

¡     Zone list contents

-     Zone Name—VFM automatically configures the zone name as iMC_Zone. iMC_Zone is the only zone in zone set iMC_Zoneset.

-     Server—Name and IP address of the server in iMC_Zone.

-     Storage—Name and IP address of the storage device in iMC_Zone.

¡     Device list contents

This list contains all FCoE switches in the VSAN.

-     Status—Alarm state of the FCoE switch in the IMC platform. For more information, see HPE Intelligent Management Center v7.3 Enterprise and Standard Platform Administrator Guide.

-     Device Name—Name of the FCoE switch in the form of device label(IP address). The label is the switch's label in the IMC platform. The IP address is the switch's configured IP address when it is imported to the IMC platform.

¡     Interface list contents

The list contains VFC interfaces on all FCoE switches in the VSAN.

-     Status—State of the VFC interface. Options are Up and Down.

-     CEE Interface—Type and number of the CEE interface that is bound to the VFC interface.

-     VFC Interface—Type and number of the VFC interface.

-     Device Name—Name of the FCoE switch to which the VFC interface belongs.

8.     Click OK.

During deployment of the configuration, VFM displays the deployment process and results in the area below the topology. Zone set successfully activated is displayed when VFM completes SAN fast configuration.


Managing VAN Fabric topologies

VFM displays internal topologies of DCs and the connections between DCs and IP network by using IMC-PLAT network topologies. VAN Fabric topologies include LAN topologies and SAN topologies.

For more information, see HPE Intelligent Management Center v7.3 Enterprise and Standard Platform Administrator Guide.

Managing LAN topologies

The LAN topology displays all DCs managed by VFM. For each DC, it displays all network devices, servers, storage devices, physical links, and the connections between the DC and the IP network.

LAN topologies include the following topologies:

·     EVI topology

·     SPB topology

·     TRILL topology

The topologies correspond to the EVI, SPB, and TRILL functions.

Accessing a LAN topology

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > VAN Fabric Topology.

The topology window opens, and the EVI topology is displayed by default (see Figure 13).

You can also double-click LAN Topology to display the EVI topology.

3.     Click the Expand icon 2015-11-13_091242.png next to LAN Topology to expand all DCs within the LAN topology.

4.     Click the Expand icon 2015-11-13_091242.png next to a DC name to expand topologies within the DC: SPB Topology and TRILL Topology.

5.     To display the SPB topology of the DC, double-click SPB Topology.

To display the TRILL topology of the DC, double-click TRILL Topology.

Figure 13 LAN topology

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Managing an EVI topology

Displaying/Hiding the EVI Service List

Click the Display/Hide icon  in the topology toolbar to display/hide the EVI Service List area on the ride side of the page.

The EVI Service List area includes the Query and EVI Service List parts.

For more information about the query function, see "Querying EVI services."

EVI Service List contents

·     Status—Connection states of the EVI services:

¡     Normal—Connected to the IP network.

¡     Unconnected—Unconnected to the IP network.

¡     Unaudited—A new EVI service that is never audited for connectivity to the IP network.

¡     Auditing—The EVI service is under auditing for connectivity to the IP network.

¡     Unknown—The connectivity to the IP network is unknown.

·     Name—Name of the EVI service.

Querying EVI services

1.     Enter a partial or complete EVI service name in the query field.

2.     Click OK.

The EVI Service List displays all EVI services that match the query criterion.

Expanding/Collapsing a DC

To expand a DC, double-click a DC in the topology display area. The network devices, servers, storage devices, virtual machines, and the interconnections between them are displayed.

To collapse a DC, double-click the expanded area.

Viewing DC details

In the topology area, select a DC or the expanded area of a DC. The DC details tip is displayed.

DC details

·     DC Name—Name of the DC.

·     Network Devices—Number of network devices in the DC.

·     Servers—Number of servers in the DC.

·     Virtual Machines—Number of virtual machines in the DC.

·     Storage Devices—Number of storage devices in the DC.

Highlighting/De-highlighting an EVI service

To highlight an EVI service, double-click an EVI service in the EVI Service List. All DCs, devices, and links associated with the EVI service are highlighted in the topology display area.

To de-highlight an EVI service, click the Highlight/De-highlight icon  in the toolbar at the top of the page.

Adding a link

Perform this operation to add a link between a network device and another device, such as network device, server, storage device, or vSwitch.

To add a link:

1.     In the topology display area, double-click a DC to expand it.

2.     Click the Add Link icon  in the toolbar.

The Add Link window opens.

3.     Configure the following parameters:

¡     Link Name—Enter the link name. By default, the link name is the label combination of the two devices.

¡     Select interface—Select an interface for each device by using one of the following methods:

-     Select an interface manually for each device in the Port List.

-     Select Auto Associate. IMC automatically selects an interface for each device.

If IMC cannot automatically select an interface for each device, the OK button is grayed out.

4.     Click OK.

Removing a link

Perform this operation to remove a link from the topology. If the target link corresponds to a physical link, IMC recovers the link after you synchronize the devices at the ends of the link.

To remove a link:

1.     In the topology display area, double-click a DC to expand it.

2.     Right-click the target link, and then select Remove Links.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

Synchronizing a device

Perform this operation to synchronize a device and recalculate the links.

To synchronize a device:

1.     In the topology display area, double-click a DC to expand it.

2.     Right-click the target device, and then select Sync Devices from the short-cut menu.

The synchronization information is displayed in the message area at the bottom of the page, including the start time, end time, synchronization result, and the failure reason if the synchronization fails.

Removing a device

Perform this operation to remove a device from the topology and the EVI device list. The device will not be removed from the DC management module.

To remove a device:

1.     In the topology display area, double-click a DC to expand it.

2.     Right-click the target device, and then select Remove Devices.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

Managing an SPB topology

For information about accessing an SPB topology, see "Accessing a LAN topology."

Displaying/Hiding the SPB Service List

Click the Display/Hide icon  in the topology toolbar to display/hide the SPB Service List area on the ride side of the page.

The SPB Service List area includes the Query and SPB Service List parts:

For more information about the query function, see "Querying SPB services."

SPB Service List contents

·     Status—Connection states of the SPB services:

¡     Unaudited—The SPB service state is unknown.

¡     Auditing—The SPB service is under auditing.

¡     Fault—The SPB service is operating incorrectly.

¡     Normal—The SPB service is operating correctly.

¡     Unknown—The SPB service is unknown.

·     Name—Name of the SPB service.

Querying SPB services

1.     Enter a partial or complete SPB service name in the query field.

2.     Click OK.

The SPB Service List displays all SPB services that match the query criterion.

Highlighting/De-highlighting an SPB service

To highlight an SPB service, double-click the target SPB service in the SPB Service List. All devices and links associated with the SPB service are highlighted in the topology display area.

To de-highlight an SPB service, click the Highlight/De-highlight icon  in the toolbar at the top of the page.

Highlighting/De-highlighting an ECT path

1.     In the topology display area, right-click the target device, and then select Highlight ECT Path Rooted at the Device.

The Select ECT Index window opens.

2.     Select an ECT index.

3.     Click OK.

The ECT path is highlighted.

4.     Click the Highlight/De-highlight icon  in the topology toolbar to de-highlight the ECT path.

The operation information is displayed in the message area at the bottom of the page. The failure reason is displayed if the operation fails.

Managing a TRILL topology

For information about accessing a TRILL topology, see "Accessing a LAN topology."

Viewing an RB path

You can view an RB path by highlighting the RB path between two nodes in the TRILL topology:

1.     In the topology display area, right-click the blank area, and then select View RB Path.

The Select RB Devices window opens.

2.     Select the source and destination devices.

3.     Click OK.

The RB path is highlighted.

4.     Right-click the blank area, and then select Cancel Viewing RB Path to de-highlight the RB path.

If the RB path cannot be found, the message area at the bottom of the page displays No RB path information is queried.

Viewing a multicast path

Perform this operation to view the distribution tree in the TRILL topology:

1.     In the topology display area, right-click the blank area, and then select View multicast Path.

2.     Select the nickname of a distribution tree root.

3.     Click OK.

The multicast path for the distribution tree root is highlighted.

4.     Right-click the blank area, and then select Cancel Viewing multicast Path to de-highlight the multicast path.

Managing a SAN topology

A SAN topology displays fabric's network devices, servers, storage devices, and the connections between them.

SAN topology includes the following topologies:

·     VSAN view

·     Zone view

Accessing a SAN topology

1.     Click the Service tab.

2.     Select VAN Fabric Manager > VAN Fabric topology from the navigation tree.

The topology window opens, as shown in Figure 14.

3.     Click the Expand icon 2015-11-13_091242.png next to SAN Topology to expand all SAN topologies.

4.     Click a SAN topology. The VSAN view is displayed by default.

To enter a zone view, see "Managing a zone view."

Figure 14 SAN topology

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Managing a VSAN view

Displaying/Hiding a VSAN view

Click the Display/Hide VSAN view icon VSAN视图 in the topology toolbar to display/hide the VSAN view area on the ride side of the page.

The VSAN View area includes the Query and VSAN List parts.

For more information about the query function, see "Querying a VSAN."

VSAN List contents

·     VSAN IDID of the VSAN. It identifies a VSAN in a SAN network.

·     VSAN NameName of the VSAN.

Querying a VSAN

1.     Enter a partial or complete VSAN name in the query field.

2.     Click OK.

The VSAN List displays all VSANs matching the query criterion.

Highlighting a VSAN

In the VSAN List, click a VSAN. All devices and links that the VSAN contains are highlighted in the topology display area.

Managing a zone view

Displaying/Hiding a zone view

1.     In the VSAN List, click a VSAN.

2.     Click the Display/Hide Zone view icon  in the topology toolbar to display/hide the zone view area on the ride-hand side of the page.

Querying zones

1.     Click the Zone View tab.

2.     In the Query area:

a.     Enter a partial or complete zone name in the Name field.

b.     From the Zone Set list, select the zone set to which the target zone belongs.

3.     Click Query.

The Zone List displays all zones that match the query criterion.

Querying zone aliases

1.     Click the Zone Alias View tab.

2.     In the Query area:

a.     Enter a partial or complete zone alias in the Name field.

b.     From the Zone list, select the zone to which the target zone alias belongs.

3.     Click Query.

The Zone Alias List displays all zone aliases that match the query criterion.

Highlighting zones/zone aliases

In the Zone List or Zone alias List, select one or more names. All members contained in the zones or zone aliases are enclosed in a red box and are highlighted.

Performing global zone operation

1.     Right-click the blank area of the topology, and then select Global zone operation.

2.     Select one of the options:

¡     Distribute Zone Database—Select this option to distribute the zone database.

¡     Delete Zone DatabaseSelect this option to delete the zone database.

¡     Deactivate Zone SetSelect this option to deactivate the zone set.

Managing a zone set

Right-click the blank area of the topology, and then select Zone Set Management. The Zone Set Management window opens.

Adding a zone set

1.     Click Add.

The Add Zone Set window opens.

2.     Enter the zone set name.

3.     Click OK.

Modifying a zone set

1.     In the Zone Set List, click the target zone set.

2.     Click Modify.

The Modify Zone Set window opens.

3.     Modify the zone set name.

4.     Click OK.

Copying a zone set

1.     In the Zone Set List, click the target zone set.

2.     Click Copy.

The Copy Zone Set window opens.

3.     Enter the new zone set name.

4.     Click OK.

Deleting a zone set

1.     In the Zone Set List, click the target zone set.

2.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK

Activating a zone set

1.     In the Zone Set List, click the target zone set.

2.     Click Activate.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

Managing zones in a zone set

1.     In the Zone Set List, select a zone set.

2.     Click Zone Management.

The Zone Management window opens.

3.     Click Add, and then click the target zone in the Zone List.

4.     Click OK to add the zone to the zone set.

5.     In the Zone List, click the target zone.

6.     Click Delete to delete the zone.

Managing a zone

Right-click the blank area of the topology, and then select Zone Management. The Zone Management window opens.

Adding a zone

1.     Click Add.

The Add Zone window opens.

2.     Enter the zone name.

3.     Click OK.

Modifying a zone

1.     In the Zone List, click the target zone.

2.     Click Modify.

The Modify Zone window opens.

3.     Modify the zone name.

4.     Click OK.

Copying a zone

1.     In the Zone List, click the target zone.

2.     Click Copy.

The Copy Zone window opens.

3.     Enter the new zone name.

4.     Click OK.

Deleting a zone set

1.     In the Zone List, click the target zone.

2.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

Managing the zone alias of a zone

Adding or deleting zones refreshes the Zone List in the Zone Management window. The Zone View area cannot refresh in real-time. Reopen the zone view to see the most recent information.

To manage the zone alias of a zone:

1.     In the Zone List, click the target zone.

2.     Click Zone Alias Management.

The Zone Alias Management window opens.

3.     Click Add.

The Add the zone alias to zone window opens.

4.     In the Zone Alias List, click the target zone alias.

5.     Click OK to add the zone alias to the zone.

6.     In the Zone Alias List, click the target zone alias.

7.     Click Delete to delete the zone alias.

Managing a zone alias

Right-click the blank area of the topology, and then select Zone Alias Management. The Zone Alias Management window opens.

Adding a zone alias

1.     Click Add.

The Add Zone Alias window opens.

2.     Enter the zone alias name.

3.     Click OK.

Modifying a zone alias

1.     In the Zone Alias List, click the target zone alias.

2.     Click Modify.

The Modify Zone Alias window opens.

3.     Modify the zone alias name.

4.     Click OK.

Copying a zone alias

1.     In the Zone Alias List, click the target zone alias.

2.     Click Copy.

The Copy Zone Alias window opens.

3.     Enter the new zone alias name.

4.     Click OK.

Deleting a zone alias

Adding or deleting zones refreshes the Zone Alias List in the Zone Alias Management window. The Zone Alias View area cannot refresh in real-time. Reopen the zone alias view to see the most recent information.

1.     In the Zone Alias List, click the target zone alias.

2.     Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

3.     Click OK.

Managing zone members

1.     Right-click the target zone member.

2.     Select one of the following options:

¡     Add to Zone—Select this option to add the zone member to the target zone.

¡     Add to Zone Alias—Select this option to add the zone member to the target zone alias.

¡     Delete from Zone—Select this option to delete the zone member from the target zone.

¡     Delete from Zone Alias—Select this option to delete the zone member from the target zone alias.

 


Configuring INT performance monitoring

INT performance monitoring provides simple and efficient delay analysis of complex service application environments to aid administrators with network operation, planning, and analysis.

INT performance monitoring demonstrates network device usage, application behaviors, and network node sessions in the form of reports and topology. It provides flow delay analysis, device delay analysis, link delay analysis, and interface usage analysis.

Displaying INT performance monitoring overview

Click the Service tab. From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > INT Performance Monitoring > Overview.

Performance monitoring topology

Figure 15 shows the performance monitoring topology.

Figure 15 Performance monitoring topology

 

Click a device in the topology to view the following information:

·     Device IPIP address of the device.

·     Average DelayAverage delay in μs.

·     Max DelayMaximum delay in μs.

·     Min DelayMinimum delay in μs.

·     Average Packet LossAverage number of lost packets.

·     Max Packet LossMaximum number of lost packets.

·     Min Packet LossMinimum number of lost packets.

·     Interface Usage RatioUsage of each interface.

Click a link in the topology to view the following information:

·     Source DeviceIP address of the source device.

·     Source InterfaceNumber of the source interface.

·     Destination DeviceIP address of the destination device.

·     Destination InterfaceNumber of the destination interface.

·     Average DelayAverage delay in μs.

·     Max DelayMaximum delay in μs.

·     Min DelayMinimum delay in μs.

Top N devices by device delay

Figure 16 shows the chart that displays top N devices by device delay.

Figure 16 Top N devices by device delay

 

Top N devices by packet loss

Figure 17 shows the chart that displays top N devices by packet loss.

Figure 17 Top N devices by packet loss

 

Top N devices by interface usage ratio

Figure 18 shows the chart that displays top N devices by interface usage ratio.

Figure 18 Top N devices by interface usage ratio

 

Top N devices by interface packet loss

Figure 19 shows the chart that displays top N devices by interface packet loss.

Figure 19 Top N devices by interface packet loss

 

Top N devices by flow delay

Figure 20 shows the chart that displays top N devices by flow delay.

Figure 20 Top N devices by flow delay

 

Top N devices by link delay

Figure 21 shows the chart that displays top N devices by link delay.

Figure 21 Top N devices by link delay

 

Displaying flow monitoring information

Click the Service tab. From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > INT Performance Monitoring > Flow Monitoring.

Figure 22 Flow monitoring

 

Flow information list contents

·     SourceIP address of the source host.

·     Source PortSource port.

·     DestinationIP address of the destination host.

·     Destination PortDestination port.

·     ApplicationApplication name.

·     Average DelayAverage delay in μs.

·     Max DelayMaximum delay in μs.

·     Min DelayMinimum delay in μs.

·     DetailsClick the Details icon  to view delay, jitter, and packet loss information about a flow.

Querying flows

In the Query Informations area, specify one or more of the query criteria, and then click Query.

Query criteria include the following items:

·     Source—Enter the IP address of the source host.

·     Source Port—Enter the source port.

·     Destination—Enter the IP address of the destination host.

·     Destination Port—Enter the destination port.

·     ApplicationEnter an application name.

·     Device IPEnter a device IP address.

·     Query TimeSelect a time range for the query. Options are Last 1 hour, Last 3 hours, Last 12 hours, Last 24 hours, Last 7 days, Last 30 days, Last 3 months, and Custom. If you select Custom, specify the start time and end time of the custom time range in the YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm format.

·     Start Time/End Time—Click the Start Time or End Time field to set time in a calendar. Only the flow information within the specified time range is queried.

Empty fields are ignored.

Querying detailed information about a flow

1.     On the flow details page, click Select and select a flow.

2.     As shown in Figure 23, select a time range for the query. Options are Real-Time, Last 1 hour, Last 3 hours, Last 12 hours, Last 24 hours, Last 7 days, Last 30 days, Last 3 months, and Custom. If you select Real-Time, real-time delay information is displayed. If you select Custom, specify the start time and end time of the custom time range in the YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm format by clicking the Start Time or End Time field to set time in a calendar.

Figure 23 Querying detailed information about a flow

 

3.     Click Query.

The following information is displayed for the flow:

Devices involved

·     Device IPIP address of the device that the flow passes.

·     Average DelayAverage delay in μs.

·     Max DelayMaximum delay in μs.

·     Min DelayMinimum delay in μs.

·     Average Packet LossAverage number of lost packets.

·     Max Packet LossMaximum number of lost packets.

·     Min Packet LossMinimum number of lost packets.

Links involved

·     Source DeviceIP address of the source device.

·     Source InterfaceNumber of the source interface.

·     Destination DeviceIP address of the destination device.

·     Destination InterfaceNumber of the destination interface.

·     Average DelayAverage delay in μs.

·     Max DelayMaximum delay in μs.

·     Min DelayMinimum delay in μs.

Displaying device monitoring information

Click the Service tab. From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > INT Performance Monitoring > Device Monitoring.

Figure 24 Device monitoring

 

Device information list contents

·     Device IPIP address of the device.

·     Average DelayAverage delay in μs.

·     Max DelayMaximum delay in μs.

·     Min DelayMinimum delay in μs.

·     Average Packet LossAverage number of lost packets.

·     Max Packet LossMaximum number of lost packets.

·     Min Packet LossMinimum number of lost packets.

·     Flow InformationClick the Details icon  to view flow information about a device. For more information, see "Displaying flow monitoring information."

Querying devices

In the Query Informations area, specify one or more of the query criteria, and then click Query.

Query criteria include the following items:

·     Device IPEnter a device IP address.

·     Query TimeSelect a time range for the query. Options are Last 1 hour, Last 3 hours, Last 12 hours, Last 24 hours, Last 7 days, Last 30 days, Last 3 months, and Custom. If you select Custom, specify the start time and end time of the custom time range in the YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm format.

·     Start Time/End Time—Click the Start Time or End Time field to set time in a calendar. Only the device information within the specified time range is queried.

Empty fields are ignored.

Displaying link monitoring information

Click the Service tab. From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > INT Performance Monitoring > Link Monitoring.

Figure 25 Link monitoring

 

Link information list contents

·     Source DeviceIP address of the source device.

·     Source InterfaceSource interface number.

·     Destination DeviceIP address of the destination device.

·     Destination InterfaceDestination interface number.

·     Average DelayAverage delay in μs.

·     Max DelayMaximum delay in μs.

·     Min DelayMinimum delay in μs.

·     DetailsClick the Details icon  to view delay, jitter, and packet loss information about a link.

Querying links

Specify one or more of the query criteria, and then click Query.

Query criteria include the following items:

·     Source Device—Enter the IP address of the source device.

·     Source Interface—Enter the source interface number.

·     Destination Device—Enter the IP address of the destination device.

·     Destination Interface—Enter the destination interface number.

·     Query TimeSelect a time range. Options are Last 1 hour, Last 3 hours, Last 12 hours, Last 24 hours, Last 7 days, Last 30 days, Last 3 months, and Custom. If you select Custom, specify a time range.

·     Start Time/End Time—Click the Start Time or End Time field to set time in a calendar. Specify a start time and an end time. Only the link information within the specified time range is queried.

Empty fields are ignored.

Querying detailed information about a link

1.     On the link details page, click Select and select a link.

2.     Select a time range for the query. Options are Last 1 hour, Last 3 hours, Last 12 hours, Last 24 hours, Last 7 days, Last 30 days, Last 3 months, and Custom. If you select Custom, specify the start time and end time of the custom time range in the YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm format by clicking the Start Time or End Time field to set time in a calendar.

3.     Click Query.

The following information is displayed for the link:

·     DirectionWhether the device is the source or destination.

·     Device IPIP address of the device.

·     Average DelayAverage delay in μs.

·     Max DelayMaximum delay in μs.

·     Min DelayMinimum delay in μs.

·     Average Packet LossAverage number of lost packets.

·     Max Packet LossMaximum number of lost packets.

·     Min Packet LossMinimum number of lost packets.

Displaying interface monitoring information

Click the Service tab. From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > INT Performance Monitoring > Interface Monitoring.

Figure 26 Interface monitoring

 

Interface information list contents

·     Device IPIP address of the device where the interface is.

·     InterfaceInterface number.

·     Interface Usage RatioUsage of the interface.

·     Max Interface Usage RatioMaximum usage of the interface.

·     Min Interface Usage RatioMinimum usage of the interface.

·     Average Packet LossAverage number of lost packets.

·     Max Packet LossMaximum number of lost packets.

·     Min Packet LossMinimum number of lost packets.

·     DetailsClick the Details icon  to view interface usage and packet loss information about an interface.

Querying interfaces

In the Query Informations area, specify one or more of the query criteria, and then click Query.

Query criteria include the following items:

·     Device IPEnter a device IP address.

·     InterfaceEnter an interface number.

·     Query TimeSelect a time range for the query. Options are Last 1 hour, Last 3 hours, Last 12 hours, Last 24 hours, Last 7 days, Last 30 days, Last 3 months, and Custom. If you select Custom, enter the start time and end time of the custom time range in the YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm format.

·     Start Time/End Time—Click the Start Time or End Time field to set time in a calendar. Only the device information within the specified time range is queried.

Empty fields are ignored.

Querying detailed information about an interface

1.     On the interface details page, click Select and select an interface.

2.     Select a time range for the query. Options are Last 1 hour, Last 3 hours, Last 12 hours, Last 24 hours, Last 7 days, Last 30 days, Last 3 months, and Custom. If you select Custom, specify the start time and end time of the custom time range in the YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm format by clicking the Start Time or End Time field to set time in a calendar.

3.     Click Query.

The following information is displayed for the interface:

·     TimeTime range measured in minutes.

·     Interface Usage Ratio—Usage of the interface within the time range.

·     Interface Packet Loss—Number of lost packets within the time range.

Configuring anomaly detection

INT provides three alarms for discovering anomalies in networks. Administrators can modify the threshold and alarm level of each alarm. When INT discovers an anomaly, it sends the anomaly information to IMC so IMC notifies administrators of the anomaly through its alarm module.

Displaying the anomaly detection list

Click the Service tab. From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > INT Performance Monitoring > Anomaly Detection.

Figure 27 Anomaly detection

 

Anomaly detection list contents

·     NameName of the alarm.

·     ThresholdThreshold of the alarm.

·     Alarm LevelAlarm level.

·     EnableWhether the alarm is enabled.

·     ModifyClick the Modify icon  to modify parameters of the alarm.

Interface baseline threshold alarm

Parameters of the interface baseline threshold alarm are as follows:

·     NameInterface baseline threshold alarm.

·     Baseline Upper/Lower Threshold—Select the type of the baseline threshold. Options are Upper Threshold, Lower Threshold, and Upper/Lower Threshold.

·     Trigger—Configure the time interval within which the alarm is triggered. Options are Last 10 minutes, Last 20 minutes, and Last 30 minutes.

·     TimesEnter the number of times the threshold is crossed for the alarm to be generated.

·     ThresholdEnter the threshold value.

·     Alarm LevelSelect an alarm level.

·     Discard Length—Specify the time interval during which a triggered alarm is not sent again. Options are None, Last 10 minutes, Last 20 minutes, and Last 30 minutes.

·     EnableSpecify whether to enable the alarm.

Link baseline threshold alarm

Parameters of the link baseline threshold alarm are as follows:

·     NameLink baseline threshold alarm.

·     Baseline Upper/Lower Threshold—Select the type of the baseline threshold. Options are Upper Threshold, Lower Threshold, and Upper/Lower Threshold.

·     Trigger—Configure the time interval within which the alarm is triggered. Options are Last 10 minutes, Last 20 minutes, and Last 30 minutes.

·     TimesEnter the number of times the threshold is crossed for the alarm to be generated.

·     ThresholdEnter the threshold value.

·     Alarm LevelSelect an alarm level.

·     Discard Length—Specify the time interval during which a triggered alarm is not sent again. Options are None, Last 10 minutes, Last 20 minutes, and Last 30 minutes.

·     EnableSpecify whether to enable the alarm.

Device baseline threshold alarm

Parameters of the device baseline threshold alarm are as follows:

·     NameDevice baseline threshold alarm.

·     Baseline Upper/Lower Threshold—Select the type of the baseline threshold. Options are Upper Threshold, Lower Threshold, and Upper/Lower Threshold.

·     Trigger—Configure the time interval within which the alarm is triggered. Options are Last 10 minutes, Last 20 minutes, and Last 30 minutes.

·     TimesEnter the number of times the threshold is crossed for the alarm to be generated.

·     ThresholdEnter the threshold value.

·     Alarm LevelSelect an alarm level.

·     Discard Length—Specify the time interval during which a triggered alarm is not sent again. Options are None, Last 10 minutes, Last 20 minutes, and Last 30 minutes.

·     EnableSpecify whether to enable the alarm.

Configuring INT performance monitoring parameters

INT allows you to adjust the INT performance monitoring parameters based on your service requirements and hardware configuration.

To adjust the INT performance monitoring parameters:

1.     Click the Service tab. From the navigation tree, select VAN Fabric Manager > INT Performance Monitoring > Parameter Management.

2.     Configure the following parameters:

¡     Report TopN (1-50)—Specify the number of objects to be displayed in a top N report. A large value might affect analysis performance. Please set this parameter properly based on your network requirements.

¡     Baseline Analysis—Set whether to enable baseline analysis.

¡     One Level ThresholdSet the level one threshold. The threshold relation is as follows: Normal ≤ Level one threshold ≤ General ≤ Level two threshold ≤ Serious.

¡     Two Level ThresholdSet the level two threshold. The threshold relation is as follows: Normal ≤ Level one threshold ≤ General ≤ Level two threshold ≤ Serious.

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