IBM TotalStorage SAN140M Installation And Service Manual page 80

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• Preferred path - This feature allows a user to configure a path
between multiple fabric elements (directors or fabric switches) by
configuring the source and exit ports of the origination fabric
element and the Domain_ID of the destination fabric element.
• SANtegrity authentication - This feature enhances security in
SANs by restricting access to Fibre Channel elements (directors or
fabric switches).
• SANtegrity binding - This feature enhances security in SANs
with a large and mixed group of fabrics and attached devices.
After purchasing a feature, obtain the PFE key by following the
enclosed instructions. The key is an alphanumeric string consisting of
uppercase and lowercase characters that must be entered exactly,
including dashes. An example format is:
XxXx-XXxX-xxXX-xX.
Keys are encoded to work only with the serial number of the installed
director. Record the key to re-install the feature if required. If the
director fails and is replaced, obtain new PFE keys from IBM). Have
the serial numbers of the failed and replacement directors, and the
old PFE key number or transaction code.
After obtaining a PFE key, install the feature as follows:
1. Select Upgrade Options from the Configure, Maintenance, or Security
menus at any view. The Maintenance Feature Installation View
displays (Figure 26).
Feature status is indicated by a green check mark
(uninstalled). Flexport Technology status is indicated by the number
of installed ports. Click a feature title in the Feature panel and a
description appears in the Feature Details panel.
2. Type the key in the Feature Key field and click Update. The
interface refreshes and indicates the update changes in the Feature
panel.
NOTE: When OK is selected, all features are updated with new features.
3. Click OK. New PFE keys activate, the message "Feature
installation in process. Your browser connection will be
unavailable until unit restart is complete." displays, and the
director performs a non-disruptive (to Fibre Channel traffic)
firmware reset.

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