How To Change The Core Pid Format - HP StorageWorks 2/8-EL - SAN Switch Installation Manual

Installing the SAN Switch 2/8

How to Change the Core PID Format

In order for the switches to interoperate properly, all of them must have the same
Core PID format. Use these steps to change the Core PID format, if necessary.
1. If the switch is configured for zoning, type cfgDisable to disable zoning.
2. To disable the switch, type SwitchDisable and press Enter.
3. Type configure and press Enter. The following prompt displays:
4. Configure...
5. Type y at the Fabric parameters prompt,
6. Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] y
7. Locate the line, "Core Switch PID Format: (0..1)." Type either 0 or 1 to match
8. Continue to press Enter until you have completed the configure section and
9. Type SwitchEnable and press Enter.
10. After setting the Core PID Format to match the the other switches in the
11. If necessary, type cfgEnable to re-establish zoning.
Note:
switch and it is NOT necessary to set it again during subsequent firmware upgrades.
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Caution: Remember that you must change the Core PID format before
connecting fiber cables.
the SAN's existing PID format.
have returned to the admin prompt.
fabric, go to the "Connecting the SAN Switch 2/8 to the
page 60 for instructions on connecting Fibre Channel cables.
Once the switch Core PID format is set, it is stored in the flash memory of the
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