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Interop Mode
Select one of the following options:
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Homogeneous Fabric—Select this mode if the fabric contains only HP directors and switches that
are operating in Homogeneous Fabric mode.
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Open Fabric 1.0—Default. Select this mode if the fabric contains HP directors and switches, as
well as other open-fabric compliant switches. Select this mode for managing heterogeneous
fabrics.
Configure 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 the HP StorageWorks Edge
Switch Element Manager user guide.
Configure ports (Open Systems management style)
If the switch is set to Open Systems management style, perform this procedure to define Fibre
Channel port names, configure ports as blocked or unblocked, enable extended distance operation
and link incident (LIN) alerts, configure port binding, and define port types.
To configure switch ports (Open Systems management style only):
1.
At the Hardware View page for the selected switch, select Configure > Ports. The Configure Ports
dialog box (Open Systems management style) is displayed.
a. Select a blank Name field and enter a descriptive port name of 24 or fewer alphanumeric
characters. Use a name that reflects the device connected to the port.
b. Click the Blocked check box to block or unblock a port. A check mark in the box indicates
the port is blocked. Blocking the port prevents the attached device from communicating with
the switch. A blocked port continuously transmits the offline sequence (OLS)
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