
HP 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools Switch Management User Guide 57
Resetting a switch
Resetting a switch reboots the switch using the configuration parameters in memory. Depending on the
reset type, a switch reset may or may not include a Power On Self Test (POST) and/or may or may not
disrupt traffic. Table 9 describes the types of switch resets. During a Hot Reset operation, fabric services are
unavailable for a short period (30—75 seconds, depending on switch model).
IMPORTANT: If performing a Reset or a Hard Reset, the support files, the firmware image files that have
not been unpacked, and the configuration backup files that were created on the switch are deleted.
To reset a switch using QuickTools:
1. Select the switch to be reset from the fabric tree.
2. Select Switch > Reset Switch, and then choose one of the following options:
•Select Hot Reset to perform a hot reset.
•Select Reset to perform a standard reset.
•Select Hard Reset to perform a hard reset.
Configuring a switch
Switch configuration is divided into three areas: chassis configuration, network configuration, and SNMP
configuration.
• Chassis configuration specifies switch-wide Fibre Channel settings.
• Network configuration specifies IP and DNS settings.
• SNMP configuration specifies SNMP settings, SNMP traps, and SNMP security.
Using the configuration wizard
Use the configuration wizard to configure the IP address and password for new or replacement switches.
To start the configuration wizard, select Wizards > Configuration Wizard.
Switch properties
Use the Switch Properties dialog box to change the following switch configuration parameters:
• Domain ID and Domain ID Lock
• Syslog
• Symbolic name
• Switch administrative state
• Broadcast support
• In-band management
• Fabric Device Management Interface (FDMI)
Table 9 Switch resets
Reset Type Description
Hot Reset Resets a switch without a Power On Self Test. This reset activates the
pending firmware, but does not disrupt switch traffic. If errors are
detected on a port during a hot reset, the port is reset automatically.
Reset Resets a switch without a Power On Self Test. This reset activates the
pending firmware and it is disruptive to switch traffic.
Hard Reset Resets a switch with a Power On Self Test. This reset activates the
pending firmware and it is disruptive to switch traffic.
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