HP StorageWorks 2/32 SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.x installation guide - Page 92
HP Recommendations on Changing the Core Switch PID Format, Changing Compatibility Mode settings.
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Updating the Core Switch PID Format HP Recommendations on Changing the Core Switch PID Format Proactively setting the core PID format on all new fabrics before they enter production will prevent the need to update those fabrics in the future. This is strongly recommended as a step in the deployment of all new fabrics. There is no difference in the behavior of a fabric with either PID format; changing to the new format during deployment will merely save administrative effort later on. HP strongly recommends against using drivers that bind by PID. There are several routine maintenance procedures which may result in a device receiving a new PID; the core PID format update is just one example of such a procedure. Examples include but are not limited to: ■ Changing "Compatibility Mode" settings. ■ Changing switch domain IDs. ■ Merging fabrics. ■ Relocating devices to new ports or new switches (that is, for Add, Move, Change type operations. ■ Using hot spare switch ports to deal with failures. ■ In every case where devices bind by PID, any such procedure will become difficult or impossible to execute without downtime. Note: HP always recommends redundant fabrics and multi-pathing software for uptime-sensitive environments. If a redundant SAN architecture is in place, the Core PID update can take place without application downtime. To ensure maximum ease of administration, this parameter can and should be proactively set on a fabric before it ever enters production, whether or not an upgrade to larger switches is planned. 92 SAN Switch 2/32 Installation Guide