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b. At the SAN management application, configure fabric
binding. Refer to installation instructions in the SANavigator
Software Release 4.2 User Manual (621-000013) or the EFC
Manager Software Release 8.7 User Manual (620-000170).
c. At the Element Manager application, configure switch
binding. Refer to installation instructions in the
product-specific Installation and Service Manual.
5. Ensure FICON devices are logged in - Verify FICON devices are
logged in to each director or switch as follows:
a. At the Element Manager application's Hardware View, click the
Node List tab. The Node List View displays.
b. Inspect the node descriptors and verify the correct FICON
devices (channels and control units) are logged in to each
director or switch.
6. Enable Enterprise Fabric Mode - Enable Enterprise Fabric Mode as
follows:
a. Minimize the Element Manager application to display the
SAN management application, then select Enterprise Fabric
Mode from the Configure menu. The Enterprise Fabric Mode
dialog box displays.
b. Select the fabric to be configured from the Fabric Name
drop-down list. The selected fabric's status displays in the
Enterprise Fabric Mode field.
c. Click Activate to close the dialog box and enable Enterprise
Fabric Mode for the selected fabric.
7. Verify FICON devices are still logged in - Maximize the Element
Manager application. Inspect the Node List View and verify
FICON devices (channels and control units inspected in
are still logged in to each director or switch.
8. Change switch binding enforcement if required - If the SAN
environment is volatile (characterized by a high volume of optical
cable connects, disconnects, and movement), change switch
binding enforcement to restrict E_Ports only.
a. At the Element Manager application, click the Hardware tab.
At the Hardware View, select Switch Binding, then Change State
from the Configure menu. The Switch Binding - State Change
dialog box displays.
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