Configuring Domain Parameters - Cisco DS-C9216I-K9 Configuration Manual

Configuring Domain Parameters

The Fibre Channel domain (fcdomain) feature performs principal switch selection, domain ID
distribution, FC ID allocation, and fabric reconfiguration functions as described in the FC-SW-2
standards. The domains are configured on a per VSAN basis.
Changes to fcdomain parameters should not be performed on a daily basis. These changes should be
Caution
made by an administrator or individual who is completely familiar with switch operations.
When you change the configuration, be sure to save the running configuration. The next time you reboot
Tip
the switch, the saved configuration is used. If you do not save the configuration, the previously saved
startup configuration is used.
This chapter contains the following topics:
About fcdomain Phases, page 26-2
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Restarting the Domain, page 26-3
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Performing a Domain Restart, page 26-3
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Configuring the Domain, page 26-3
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• Specifying a Preferred or Static Domain ID, page 26-6
Setting Switch Priority, page 26-6
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• Configuring Allowed Domain ID Lists, page 26-6
Merging Stable Fabrics, page 26-7
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• Assigning Contiguous Domains, page 26-7
Disabling the fcdomain Feature, page 26-7
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Setting the Fabric Name, page 26-8
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Stopping Incoming RCFs, page 26-8
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Configuring Persistent FC IDs, page 26-8
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Enabling Persistent FC IDs, page 26-10
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Purging Persistent FC IDs, page 26-11
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Default Settings, page 26-12
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