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Verifying correct operation and backing up the configuration
To verify correct operation and to back up the system, follow these steps.
1. Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional. For information
about LED patterns, see Chapter 4, “Monitoring system components,” on page
45.
2. If necessary, log on to the switch by Telnet, using the admin account.
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 SAN384B 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 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 SAN384B product link
v On the SAN384B product page, click the Interoperability Matrix link.
Firmware release notes and download files are available through the IBM SAN
Support web pages.
To view release notes and to download firmware:
Chapter 3. Starting and configuring the SAN384B 43
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