Configure Switch Parameters Dialog Box - HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 User Manual

Configuring the Switch
To configure switch operating parameters:
1. The switch must be offline to change the Preferred Domain ID. If it is not, and
2. Select Configure > Operating Parameters > Switch Parameters.
Figure 26: Configure Switch Parameters dialog box
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Activations check box is selected, fabric format RSCNs are not sent for zone
changes to the attached devices on the switch. Click the check box to remove
or add a checkmark.
This option is enabled (check box not selected) by default. In most cases this
option should be enabled so that attached devices can receive notification of
zoning changes in the fabric. However, some HBAs may log out, then log
back into the fabric when they receive an RSCN, thereby disrupting Fibre
Channel traffic. Consult with your HBA and storage device vendor to
determine if disabling this option (and thereby enabling RSCN transmission)
will cause problems with your HBA or storage products.
you activate values in this dialog box,you are prompted to set the unit offline.
Caution: Setting the switch offline terminates all Fibre Channel connections.
To set the unit offline:
a. From the Product Manager window menu bar, select Maintenance > Set
Online State.
b. When the Set Online State dialog box displays, click Set Offline.
c. When the warning box displays asking to confirm the offline state, click
OK.
The Configure Switch Parameters dialog box displays.
Edge Switch 2/24 Product Manager User Guide