Disabling Dpvm Database Distribution; About Locking The Fabric - HP Cisco MDS 9020 - Fabric Switch Configuration Manual

DPVM Database Distribution
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If fabric distribution is enabled, all changes to the configuration database are stored in the DPVM
pending database. These changes include the following tasks:
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These changes are distributed to all switches in a fabric when you commit the changes. You can also
discard (abort) the changes at this point.
Tip You can view the contents of the DPVM pending database by issuing the show dpvm pending command.

Disabling DPVM Database Distribution

To disable DPVM database distribution to the neighboring switches, follow these steps:
Command
Step 1
switch# config t
switch(config)#
Step 2
switch(config)# no dpvm distribute
switch(config)# dpvm distribute

About Locking the Fabric

The first action that modifies the existing configuration creates the DPVM pending database and locks
the feature in the fabric. Once you lock the fabric, the following conditions apply:
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Locking the Fabric
To lock the fabric and apply changes to the DPVM pending database, follow these steps:
Command
Step 1
switch# config t
switch(config)#
Step 2
switch(config)# dpvm database
switch(config-dpvm-db)#
Step 3
switch(config-dpvm-db)# pwwn
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Adding, deleting, or modifying database entries.
Activating, deactivating, or deleting the configuration database.
Enabling or disabling autolearning.
No other user can make any configuration changes to this feature.
A copy of the configuration database becomes the DPVM pending database. Modifications from this
point on are made to the DPVM pending database. The DPVM pending database remains in effect
until you commit the modifications to the DPVM pending database or discard (abort) the changes
to the DPVM pending database.
Purpose
Enters configuration mode.
Disables DPVM distribution to the neighboring switches.
Enables (default) DPVM distribution to the neighboring
switches.
Purpose
Enters configuration mode.
Accesses the DPVM config database.
Adds one entry to the DPVM config database.
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