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

Fabric Binding

This feature is managed through the Fabric Binding option, available through the
Fabrics menu in HAFM when the Fabrics tab is selected. Using Fabric Binding,
you can allow specific switches to attach to specific fabrics in the SAN. This
provides security from accidental fabric merges and potential fabric disruption
when fabrics become segmented because they cannot merge.

Enable/Disable and Online State Functions

In order for Fabric 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:

Switch Binding

This feature is managed through the Switch Binding submenu options available
on the Product 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.
High Availability Fabric Manager User Guide
Because switches are bound to a fabric by World Wide Name (WWN) and
domain ID, the Insistent Domain ID option in the Configure Switch
Parameters dialog box is automatically enabled if Fabric Binding is enabled.
If Fabric Binding is enabled and the switch is online, you cannot disable
Insistent Domain ID.
If Fabric Binding is enabled and the director or switch is offline, you can
disable Insistent Domain ID, but this will disable Fabric Binding.
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.
Optional Features
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