Enable/Disable And Online State Functions - HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 User Manual

4. WWNs can be added to the Switch Membership List (and thereby allowed
5. To add a WWN for a device or switch not currently connected to the Edge
6. Click Activate to enable the changes and close the dialog box.

Enable/Disable and Online State Functions

In order for Switch Binding to function, specific operating parameters and
optional features must be enabled. Also, there are specific requirements for
disabling these parameters and features when the Director or Edge Switch is
offline or online. Be aware of the following:
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— The switch or device with the WWN is connected to a port that is blocked.
— The switch or device with the WWN is not currently connected to the
Edge Switch (detached node).
connection) when Switch Binding is either enabled or disabled. To allow
connection to a switch port from a WWN in the Node List panel, select the
WWN or nickname in the Node List panel, click the Add button. The WWN
or nickname will move to the Membership List panel.
Switch, click the Detached Node button. When the Add Detached Node
dialog box appears, enter the appropriate WWN or nickname (if configured
through the HAFM) and click OK. The WWN or nickname appears in the
Switch Membership List.
Switch Binding can be enabled or disabled whether the Edge Switch is offline
or online.
Enabling Enterprise Fabric Mode automatically enables Switch Binding.
You cannot disable Switch Binding if Enterprise Fabric Mode is enabled.
If Enterprise Fabric Mode is enabled and the Director or Edge Switch is
online, you cannot disable Switch Binding. However, if Enterprise Fabric
Mode is disabled, you can disable Fabric Binding, Switch Binding, or both.
If Enterprise Fabric Mode is enabled and the Director or Edge Switch is
offline, you can disable Switch Binding, but Enterprise Fabric Mode will also
disable.
WWNs can be added to the Switch Membership List when is enabled or
disabled.
WWNs can only be removed from the Switch Membership List if any of the
following are true:
— The switch is offline.
— Switch Binding is disabled.
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