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Chapter 29 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Manual IVR Configuration Send documentation comments to [email protected] Tip Only add IVR domains in the edge VSANs and not in transit VSANs. Configuring IVR Virtual Domains To add IVR virtual domains using Fabric Manager, follow these steps: Step 1 Expand All VSANs and then select IVR in the Logical Domains pane. You see the IVR configuration in the Information pane. Figure 29-11 Domains Tab Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Click the Domains tab to display the existing IVR topology. Click the Create Row icon to create rows in the IVR topology (see Figure 29-11). Enter the Current Fabric, Current VSAN, Native Fabric, Native VSAN and Domain ID in the dialog box. These are the VSANs that will add the IVR virtual domains to the assigned domains list. Click Create to create this new row. About Persistent FC IDs for IVR You can configure persistent FC IDs for IVR. FC ID persistence across reboot improves IVR management by providing the following features: • Allows you to control and assign a specific virtual domain to use for a native VSAN. • Allows you to control and assign a specific virtual FC ID to use for a device. The benefits of persistent FC IDs for IVR are as follows: • Host devices always see the same FC ID for targets. • It helps you plan your SAN layout better by assigning virtual domains for IVR to use. • It can make SAN monitoring and management easier. When you see the same domain or FC ID consistently assigned, you can readily determine the native VSAN or device to which it refers. You can configure two types of database entries for persistent IVR FC IDs: • Virtual domain entries-Contain the virtual domain that should be used to represent a native VSAN in a specific VSAN (current VSAN). These entries contain the following information: - Native AFID - Native VSAN - Current AFID OL-16184-01, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.x Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide 29-19