HP StorageWorks 2/140 director product manager user guide - Page 171
Switch Binding, Configuring Switch Binding-Overview, Notes
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Optional Features • You cannot disable Fabric Binding or Switch Binding if Enterprise Fabric Mode is enabled. However, if Enterprise Fabric Mode is disabled, you can disable Fabric Binding, Switch Binding, or both. Switch Binding This feature is managed through the Switch Binding submenu options available on the Product Manager Configure menu. Using Switch Binding, you can specify devices and switches that can attach to director and switch ports. This provides security in environments that include a large number of devices by ensuring that only the intended set of devices attach to a switch or director. Configuring Switch Binding-Overview To configure switch binding, you must first activate the feature using the Switch Binding State Change dialog box while selecting the type of port where you want to restrict connection (connection policy). Possible selections are E_Ports, F_Ports, or all types. If the director or switch is online, activating switch binding populates the Membership List in the Switch Binding - Membership List dialog box (Product Manager) with the following WWNs currently connected to the director or switch, depending on the connection policy set in the State Change dialog box: • WWNs of devices connected to F_Ports (F_Port connection policy). The WWN is the WWN of the attached device's port. • WWNs of switches connected to E_Ports (E_Port connection policy). The WWN is the WWN of the attached switch. • WWNs of devices connected to F_Ports and switches connected to E_Ports (all-ports connection policy). Notes • When the Switch Binding feature is first installed and has not been enabled, the Switch Membership List is empty. When you enable Switch Binding, the Membership List is populated with WWNs of devices, switches, or both that are currently connected to the switch. • If the switch is offline and you activate switch binding, the Membership List is not automatically populated. • Edits to the Switch Binding Membership list will be maintained when you enable or disable Switch Binding. director product manager user guide 6-7