Supported Features; Unsupported Hp Storageworks Features; Configuration Recommendations; Configuration Restrictions - HP A7533A - Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch Base Administrator's Manual

Supported features

The following features are supported on HP StorageWorks switches in interoperability mode:
• Fabric Watch
• Fabric Access API functions
Accessible from HP StorageWorks switches only, but switch information for non- HP StorageWorks
switches is reported. The object information and zoning actions are configurable from the API.
• Brocade translative mode
Registers private storage target devices into the fabric, it can be used in a heterogeneous fabric if the
devices are connected directly to HP StorageWorks switches. The devices will be accessible from any
port on the fabric.

Unsupported HP StorageWorks Features

In a heterogeneous fabric, the following optional features are not supported and cannot be installed on
any HP StorageWorks switch in the fabric:
• Extended Edge PID format
• Quickloop and QuickLoop Zoning
• Secure Fabric OS
• Timer Server function
Open E_Port
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• Broadcast Zoning
• Management Server Service and FDMI
• QuickLoop Fabric Assist
• Remote Switch
• Extended Fabrics
• Trunking
• Alias Server
• Platform Service
• Virtual Channels
• FCIP

Configuration recommendations

The following is recommended when configuring an interoperable fabric:
• Avoid domain ID conflicts before fabric reconfiguration. Every switch in the fabric must have a unique
domain ID.
• When you are configuring multiple switches, you should wait for a fabric reconfiguration after adding
or removing each switch.

Configuration restrictions

In interoperable fabrics, the following restrictions apply:
• Do not use Extended Edge PID mode.
• There is an architecture maximum of 31 switches.
• Domain IDs must be in the 97 to 127 value range for successful connection to McData switches. The
firmware automatically assigns a valid domain ID, if necessary, when the interopmode command is
enabled on the switch.
• The fabricShow command only shows the WWN and domain ID for McDATA switches. No IP
address or switch name information is provided. Switches show all parameters.
• If you are managing zoning from your HP StorageWorks switch, then all HP StorageWorks switches
must have at least one direct connection to another HP StorageWorks switch. For example, you cannot
442 Configuring McData Open Fabric mode