Interop Mode; Configure Switch Binding - HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Installation Manual

Installing and Configuring the Edge Switch 2/24
At least one switch in a multiswitch fabric needs to be set as Principal or Default.
If all of the switches are set to Never Principal, all of the interswitch links (ISLs)
will segment. If all but one switch is set to Never Principal and the switch that
was principal goes offline, then all of the other ISLs will segment.
Note:
considering setting this value to something other than default, refer to the section on
principal switch selection for multiswitch fabrics in the
Planning Guide
In, for example, the audit log, you may notice that the Principal setting maps to a
number code of 1, Default maps to a number code of 254, and Never Principal
maps to a number code of 255. The number codes of 2-253 are not currently in
use.

Interop Mode

Select one of the following options:

Configure 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. For
complete procedures on configuring this optional feature, refer to
HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Element Manager User Guide.
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If you have three switches and set two to Default and one to Never Principal,
the switch with the Default setting and the lowest WWN becomes the
principal switch.
recommends that you leave the switch priority setting as Default. If you are
HP
for details.
Homogeneous Fabric—Select this mode if the fabric contains only HP
Directors and switches that are operating in Homogeneous Fabric mode.
Open Fabric 1.0—Default. Select this mode if the fabric contains HP
Directors and switches, as well as other open-fabric compliant switches.
Select this mode for managing heterogeneous fabrics.
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