3.
Verify the correct operation of the system by entering the
switchShow
command from the workstation. This command provides information about
switch and port status.
4.
Verify the correct operation of the SAN768B in the fabric by entering the
fabricShow
command from the workstation. This command provides general
information about the fabric.
5.
To back up the configuration, run the following two steps:
a.
Enter the
configupload -vf
command. This command uploads the system
virtual fabric data.
b.
Enter the
configupload
command. This command uploads the system
configuration.
6.
Run the following commands to see additional configuration information that
you can then copy to a file to save:
v
configShow
v
ipAddrShow
v
licenseShow
v
switchShow
Note:
Passwords are not saved in the configuration file, and are not uploaded
during a
configUpload
. Password information should be saved in hardcopy
in a secure location for emergency reference, subject to your security and
password management policy.
Note:
It is recommended that the configuration be backed up on a regular basis to
ensure that a complete configuration is available for downloading to a
replacement device.
Fabric OS firmware updates
To ensure optimum functioning of your system, IBM recommends operating your
system with the latest Fabric OS version and firmware updates. Refer to the latest
Fabric OS Release Notes and Interoperability Matrix for information regarding
Fabric OS compatibility. This is particularly important for fabrics with 1-Gbps
switches using earlier Fabric OS versions. Detailed information on downloading
and installing firmware are provided in the
Fabric OS Administrator's Guide
.
To access the appropriate matrix:
v
Go to the IBM SAN web page www.ibm.com/systems/storage/san
v
Select the
SAN768B and SAN384B
product link
v
On the displayed product page, click the
Interoperability Matrix
link in the
Learn more
section.
Firmware release notes and download files are available through the IBM Support
Portal.
To view release notes and to download firmware:
v
Go to the IBM Support Portal www.ibm.com/supportportal.
v
Search for the product Machine type, 2499 or the product name.
v
On the next page that is displayed, select
Download
under the
Task
section.
v
From the displayed page, select the Release notes link. Review the release notes
of the appropriate release version before installing the firmware update.
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