Configuring Switch Binding; Configuring Ports - HP StorageWorks Director 2/140 Installation Manual

Configuring switch binding

This feature is managed through the Switch Binding submenu options available on the Element
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.
For complete procedures on configuring this optional feature, refer to HP StorageWorks Director
Element Manager user guide.

Configuring ports

Perform this procedure to define Fibre Channel port names, configure ports as blocked or
unblocked, enable extended distance operation and Link Incident (LIN) alerts, and define port
types.
1. At the Hardware View page, select Configure > Ports.
The Configure Ports dialog box appears
a. Select a blank Name box and enter a descriptive port name of 24 or fewer alphanumeric
characters. Use a unique name that reflects the device connected to the port. This name will
be associated with the port and will not change regardless of the device connected.
b. Select the Blocked box to block a port, or deselect the blocked box to unblock the port.
A check in the box indicates that the port is blocked. Blocking the port prevents the attached
device from communicating with the director. A blocked port continuously transmits the
offline sequence.
Figure 30 Configure Ports dialog box
c. Select the 10-100 km box to enable extended distance buffering for a port.
A check in the box indicates the extended distance operation up to 100 kilometers (through
repeaters) is enabled.
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(Figure 30).