Enable/Disable And Online State Functions; Director Product Manager User Guide; Switch Binding; Configuring Switch Binding-Overview - HP Surestore 64 - Director Switch User Manual

Enable/Disable and Online State Functions

In order for Fabric 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 switch is offline or online. Be aware
of the following:

Switch Binding

This feature is managed through the Switch Binding submenu options available
on the Product Manager Configure menu. Using Switch Binding, you can
specify devices and switches that can attach to director and switch ports. This
provides security in environments that include a large number of devices by
ensuring that only the intended set of devices attach to a switch or director.
Configuring Switch Binding—Overview
To configure switch binding, you must first activate the feature using the Switch
Binding State Change dialog box while selecting the type of port where you
want to restrict connection (connection policy). Possible selections are E_Ports,
F_Ports, or all types.
If the director or switch is online, activating switch binding populates the
Membership List in the Switch Binding - Membership List dialog box (Product
Manager) with the following WWNs currently connected to the director or switch,
depending on the connection policy set in the State Change dialog box:

Director Product Manager User Guide

Because switches are bound to a fabric by World Wide Name (WWN) and
domain ID, the Insistent Domain ID option in the Configure Switch
Parameters dialog box is automatically enabled if Fabric Binding is enabled.
You cannot disable Insistent Domain ID while Fabric Binding is active and
the switch is online.
If Fabric Binding is enabled and the switch is online, you cannot disable
Insistent Domain ID.
If Fabric Binding is enabled and the director or switch is offline, you can
disable Insistent Domain ID, but this will disable Fabric Binding.
You cannot disable Fabric Binding or Switch Binding if Enterprise Fabric
Mode is enabled. However, if Enterprise Fabric Mode is disabled, you can
disable Fabric Binding, Switch Binding, or both.
WWNs of devices connected to F_Ports (F_Port connection policy). The
WWN is the WWN of the attached device's port.
Optional Features
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