Go to main content
Oracle® Fabric Interconnect F2-12 Service Manual

Exit Print View

Updated: November 2016
 
 

Configure the Replacement Switch

Note -  The steps of this task are a generalization of what is to be done. For more thorough instructions on how to accomplish these steps, refer to the Oracle Fabric OS 1.0.2 Administration Guide and the Oracle Fabric Manager 5.0.2 Administration Guide.
Caution

Caution  -  Do not connect any network or fabric cables until instructed to do so.

The first time the switch powers on, the Oracle Fabric OS configuration wizard runs. This tool provides prompts to help you bring the switch online for management connectivity. For information about the Oracle Fabric OS configuration wizard, refer to Run the Oracle Fabric OS Configuration Wizard in Oracle Fabric Interconnect F2-12 Installation Guide.

  1. Using the SER MGT port, configure the replacement switch with the same host name and network management parameters as the switch you removed.

    See Access the SP (SER MGT Port) and Configure and Enable Network Management (SER MGT Port).

  2. Attach a single network management cable.

    See Install a Data Cable.

  3. Access the SCP.
  4. Set the priority to the lowest.

    Refer to Manage SM Devices in Oracle Fabric Manager 5.0.2 Administration Guide.

  5. Restore the switch configuration previously backed up.

    Refer to Restoring a Configuration in Oracle Fabric Manager 5.0.2 Administration Guide.

  6. Completely power off the replacement switch.

    See Power Off the Switch.

  7. Connect the replacement switch to the network and the fabric.

    See Install a Data Cable.

  8. Power on the replacement switch.

    See Power On the Switch.

    Wait for any negotiation and propagation to complete.

  9. Migrate the partition configuration from the master Subnet Manager.

    Refer to Managing Partitions in Oracle Fabric Manager 5.0.2 Administration Guide.

    Wait for the partition configuration to propagate to the replacement switch.

  10. Enable security features from the master Subnet Manager.

    Wait for the security policies to propagate to the replacement switch.

  11. Configure the Subnet Manager nodes list and fabric configuration file for the replacement switch, and ensure that the list and file are consistent with other switch lists and files.

    See Managing Subnets in Oracle Fabric Manager 5.0.2 Administration Guide.

  12. (Optional) Set the priority of the replacement switch to that originally of the removed switch.

    Wait for any handover to complete.

Related Information

Copyright © 2016, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Legal Notices
Previous
Next