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Installation This section describes HP MP Router installation issues. Migration procedure For instructions on migrating to XPath OS 7.4.1f from earlier versions of XPath OS, see the HP StorageWorks XPath OS 7.4.x Administrator Guide. Initial MP Router setup rules When an MP Router is powered on for the first time, all ports are disabled by default. You must explicitly set each MP Router port to the desired port type before making any cable connections. For specific port information, seeTable 3 and Table 4. NOTE: Since it is expected that the majority of installations will use the MP Router for Fibre Channel routing, EX_Port type will be the typical port setting. Table 3 and Table 4 list MP Router port modes and port type functions. Table 3 MP Router port modes Mode Fibre Channel Port type EX_Port or U_port (E_Port or F_Port) GbE with FCIP or iSCSI IP port Table 4 MP Router port types functions Port type EX_Port IP Port U_Port (E_Port) U_Port (F_Port) Function Connecting one or more edge fabrics to an MP Router Connecting to a GbE network when using FCIP tunneling or iSCSI bridging Connecting two or more MP Routers together in a router backbone fabric Connecting F_Port to the MP Router (iSCSI only) IMPORTANT: U_Port/E_Port connections are supported between two or more routers only for the purpose of creating a router backbone fabric. If an E_Port connection is made from an MP Router to an edge fabric, you must remove the edge fabric configuration and zone settings from the router, as the edge fabric configurations and zone settings would propagate to the router when connected. You must use the EX_Port type when connecting edge fabrics to an MP Router. Multi-protocol Router XPath OS 7.4.1f 5