Q-Logic 8C/16 Switch User Manual


 
4 Managing Switches
Exporting Name Server Information to a File
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4.2.2
Exporting Alarm Log Information to a File
To save the switch alarm log to a file, open the faceplate display and do the
following:
1. Open the Switch menu and select Export Alarm Log.
2. In the Save window, enter a file name.
3. Choose the Save button.
4.3
Exporting Name Server Information to a File
To save switch name server information to file, open the topology display and do
the following:
1. Open the Switch menu and select Export Name Server.
2. In the Save window, enter a file name.
3. Choose the Save button.
4.4
Paging a Switch
You can use the beacon feature to page a switch. The beacon feature causes all
port Logged-In LEDs to flash, making it easier to recognize. To page a switch,
open the Switch menu in the faceplate display and enable the Toggle Beacon
selection. To cancel the beacon, reselect Toggle Beacon.
4.5
Setting the Date and Time
To set the date and time on a switch, do the following:
1. Select a switch in the topology display, and open the faceplate display.
2. Open the Switch menu, and select Set Date/Time....
3. Enter the year, month, day and time in the Switch Date and Time window,
then click OK. The system will prompt you to reset the switch to implement
the new date and time.
4.6
Resetting a Switch
Resetting a switch reboots the switch using configuration parameters in memory.
To reset a switch, select the switch to be reset in the fabric tree. Open the Switch
menu and select Reset Switch.