Enable/Disable And Online State Functions - HP Surestore 64 - Director Switch User Manual

5. WWNs can be added to the Switch Membership List (and thereby allowed
6. To add a WWN for a device or switch not currently connected to the switch,
7. Enter the appropriate WWN or nickname (if configured through HAFM) and
8. Click Activate to enable the changes and close the dialog box.

Enable/Disable and Online State Functions

In order for Switch Binding to function, specific operating parameters and
optional features must be enabled. Also, there are specific requirements for
disabling these parameters and features when the director or switch is offline or
online. Be aware of the following:
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Switch Binding is not enabled for the same port type as enabled for the
Connection Policy in the Switch Binding State Change dialog box. For
example, a WWN for a switch attached to an E_Port can be removed if
the Switch Binding Connection Policy was enabled to Restrict F_Ports.
The switch or device with the WWN is connected to a port that is
blocked.
The switch or device with the WWN is not currently connected to the
switch (detached node).
connection) when Switch Binding is either enabled or disabled. To allow
connection to a switch port from a WWN in the Node List panel, select the
WWN or nickname in the Node List panel, then click the Add button. The
WWN or nickname will move to the Membership List panel.
click Detached Node. The Add Detached Node dialog box displays.
click OK. The WWN or nickname displays in the Switch Membership List.
Switch Binding can be enabled or disabled whether the switch is offline or
online.
Enabling Enterprise Fabric Mode automatically enables Switch Binding.
You cannot disable Switch Binding if Enterprise Fabric Mode is enabled.
If Enterprise Fabric Mode is enabled and the director or switch is online, you
cannot disable Switch Binding. However, if Enterprise Fabric Mode is
disabled, you can disable Fabric Binding, Switch Binding, or both.
If Enterprise Fabric Mode is enabled and the director or switch is offline you
can disable Switch Binding, but Enterprise Fabric Mode will also disable.
WWNs can be added to the Switch Membership List when Switch Binding is
enabled or disabled.
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