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

Optional Features

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 (Product
Manager) with the following WWNs currently connected to the director or switch,
depending on the connection policy set in the State Change dialog box:
Notes
After enabling Switch Binding, you prohibit devices and switches from
connecting with director or switch ports by removing them from the Membership
List in the Switch Binding Membership List dialog box. You allow connections
by adding them to the Membership List. You can also add detached nodes and
switches.
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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 will be maintained when you
enable or disable Switch Binding.
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