Enable/Disable Switch Binding - HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 User Manual

Note the following:
After enabling Switch Binding, you prohibit devices and/or switches from
connecting with switch ports by removing them from the Membership List in the
Switch Binding Membership List dialog box. You allow connections by adding
them to the Membership List. You can also add detached nodes and switches as
well.

Enable/Disable Switch Binding

1. Select the State Change option from the Configure menu's Switch Binding
2. Perform one of the following steps:
3. Click one of the Connection Policy radio buttons.
Edge Switch 2/24 Product Manager User Guide
When the Switch Binding feature is first installed and has not been enabled,
the Switch Membership List is empty. When you enable Switch Binding, the
Membership List is populated with WWNs of devices, switches, or both that
are currently connected to the switch.
If the Edge Switch is offline and you activate switch binding, the Membership
List is not automatically populated.
Edits to the Switch Binding Membership List will be maintained when you
enable or disable Switch Binding.
submenu. The Switch Binding State Change dialog box displays.
To disable Switch Binding (a check mark appears in the Enable Switch
Binding check box), click the Enable Switch Binding check box to remove
the check mark, then click Activate.
To enable Switch Binding (check mark is not in the Enable Switch Binding
check box), click the Enable Switch Binding check box to add a check mark.
Go to step 3 to set the Connection Policy.
Restrict E_Ports. Select if you want to restrict connections from specific
switches to Edge Switch E_Ports. Switch WWNs can be added to the Switch
Membership List to allow connection and removed from the Membership List
to prohibit connection. Devices are allowed to connect to any F_Port.
Restrict F_Ports. Select if you want to restrict connections from specific
devices to Edge Switch F_Ports. Device WWNs can be added to the Switch
Membership List to allow connection and removed from the Membership List
to prohibit connection. Switches are allowed to connect to any E_Port.
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