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

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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.

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:
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).
Notes
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.
After enabling Switch Binding, you prohibit devices and/or 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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