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Chapter 36 Configuring FICON
S e n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m
Normal configuration files used by Cisco MDS switches include FICON-enabled attributes for a VSAN,
Note
port number mapping for PortChannels and FCIP interfaces, port number to port address mapping, port
and trunk allowed VSAN configuration for ports, in-order guarantee, static domain ID configuration, and
fabric binding configuration.
See the
MDS switches.
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About FICON Configuration Files

Only one user can access the configuration file at any given time:
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FICON configuration files can be accessed by any host, SNMP, or CLI user who is permitted to access
the switch. The locking mechanism in the Cisco SAN-OS software restricts access to one user at a time
per file. This lock applies to newly created files and previously saved files. Before accessing any file,
you must lock the file and obtain the file key. A new file key is used by the locking mechanism for each
lock request. The key is discarded when the lock timeout of 15 seconds expires. The lock timeout value
cannot be changed.

Applying the Saved Configuration Files to the Running Configuration

To apply the saved configuration files to the running configuration using Device Manager, follow these
steps:
Choose FICON > VSANs.
Step 1
Click the Files tab.
Step 2
You see the FICON Files dialog box (see
OL-16184-01, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.x
Chapter 12, "Initial Configuration,"
About FICON Configuration Files, page 36-29
Applying the Saved Configuration Files to the Running Configuration, page 36-29
Editing FICON Configuration Files, page 36-30
Displaying FICON Configuration Files, page 36-30
Copying FICON Configuration Files, page 36-31
If this file is being accessed by user 1, user 2 cannot access this file.
If user 2 does attempt to access this file, an error is issued to user 2.
If user 1 is inactive for more than 15 seconds, the file is automatically closed and available for use
by any other permitted user.
for details on the normal configuration files used by Cisco
Figure 36-17).
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FICON Configuration Files
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