Switch Binding; Configuring Switch Binding Overview - HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 User Manual

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.

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 (Element
Manager) with the following WWNs currently connected to the director or switch,
depending on the connection policy set in the Switch Binding – State Change
dialog box:
Notes
HA-Fabric Manager User Guide
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.
WWNs of switches connected to E_Ports (E_Port connection policy). The
WWN is the WWN of the attached switch.
WWNs of devices connected to F_Ports and switches connected to E_Ports
(all-ports connection policy).
When the Switch Binding feature is first installed and has not been enabled,
the Switch Membership List is empty. When you enable Switch Binding, the
Membership List is populated with WWNs of devices, switches, or both that
are currently connected to the switch.
If the switch is offline and you activate Switch Binding, the Membership List
is not automatically populated.
Edits to the Switch Binding Membership list is maintained when you enable
or disable Switch Binding.
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