Adding A New Switch To A Fabric - Qlogic SANbox2-64 User Manual


3.2.6

Adding a New Switch to a Fabric

If there are no special conditions to be configured for the new switch, simply plug
in the switch and the switch becomes functional with the default fabric
configuration. The default fabric configuration settings are:
Fabric zoning is sent to the switch from the fabric.
All ports will be GL_Ports.
The default IP address 10.0.0.1 is assigned to the switch without a gateway
or boot protocol configured (RARP, BOOTP, and DHCP).
If you are adding a new switch to a fabric and do not want to accept the default
fabric configuration, do the following:
1. If the switch is not new, reset the switch to the factory configuration before
adding the switch to the fabric by selecting Restore Factory Defaults in the
Switch menu.
2. If you want to manage the switch through the Ethernet port, you must first
configure the IP address using the Network Properties window.
3. Configure any special switch settings. Consider configuring the Default
Visibility setting to None in the Zoning Config window to prevent
communication with other switches in the fabric until the new switch is
configured.
4. Plug in the inter-switch links (ISL), but do not connect the devices.
5. Configure the port types for the new switch (GL_Port, TL_Port, Donor) using
the Port Properties window.
6. Connect the devices to the switch.
7. Make any necessary zoning changes using the Edit Zoning window.
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3 – Managing Fabrics
Managing the Fabric Database
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