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Optional Features

For More Information

To enable, disable, and configure this option, refer to the Fabric Binding section
of Chapter 8, "Optional Features," in the HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager
User Guide.

Switch Binding

This feature is managed through the Switch Binding submenu options available on
the Product Manager Configure menu. Using Switch Binding, you can specify
WWNs for devices and switches that can attach to Director and Switch ports.
When an unauthorized WWN attempts to log in, an event is posted to the Event
Log. This provides security in environments that include a large number of
devices by ensuring that only the intended set of devices attach to a Switch or
Director.

Configuring Switch Binding - Overview

To configure switch binding, you must first activate the feature using the Switch
Binding State Change dialog box while selecting the type of port where you
want to restrict connection (connection policy). Possible selections are E_Ports,
F_Ports, or all types.
If the switch is online, activating switch binding populates the Membership List in
the Switch Binding - Membership List dialog box (Product Manager) with the
following WWNs currently connected to the switch, depending on the connection
policy set in the State Change dialog box:
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If Fabric Binding is enabled and the Director or Edge Switch is offline, you
can disable Insistent Domain ID, but this will disable Fabric Binding.
You cannot disable Fabric Binding or Switch Binding if Enterprise Fabric
Mode is enabled. However, if Enterprise Fabric Mode is disabled, you can
disable Fabric Binding, Switch Binding, or both.
WWNs of devices connected to F_Ports (F_Port connection policy). The
WWN is the WWN of the attached device's port.
WWNs of switches connected to E_Ports (E_Port connection policy). The
WWN is the WWN of the attached switch.
WWNs of devices connected to F_Ports and switches connected to E_Ports
(all-ports connection policy).
Edge Switch 2/24 Product Manager User Guide