Enable/Disable And Online State Functions - HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 User Manual

Optional Features
2. If nicknames are configured for WWNs through HAFM and you want these to
3. Click Nickname, then click OK.
4. To prohibit connection to a switch port from a WWN currently in the
5. The switch or device with the WWN is not currently connected to the switch
6. WWNs can be added to the Switch Membership List (and thereby allowed
7. To add a WWN for a device or switch not currently connected to the switch,
8. Enter the appropriate WWN or nickname (if configured through HAFM) and
9. Click Activate to enable the changes and close the dialog box.

Enable/Disable and Online State Functions

In order for Switch 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:
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display instead of WWNs in this dialog box, click Display Options. The
Display Options dialog box displays.
Membership List, click the WWN or nickname in the Membership List, then
click Remove. The WWN or nickname moves to the Node List panel.
WWNs can only be removed from the fabric if any of the following is true:
The switch is offline.
Switch Binding is disabled.
The switch or device with the WWN is not connected to the switch.
Switch Binding is not enabled for the same port type as enabled for the
Connection Policy in the Switch Binding – State Change dialog box. For
example, a WWN for a switch attached to an E_Port can be removed if
the Switch Binding Connection Policy was enabled to Restrict F_Ports.
The switch or device with the WWN is connected to a port that is
blocked.
(detached node).
connection) when Switch Binding is either enabled or disabled. To allow
connection to a switch port from a WWN in the Attached Nodes panel, select
the WWN or nickname in the Attached Nodes panel, then click the Add
button. The WWN or nickname moves to the Switch Membership List
panel.
click Add Detached Node. The Add Detached Node dialog box displays.
click OK. The WWN or nickname displays in the Switch Membership List.
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