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Planning Considerations for Fibre Channel Topologies 3 b. At the SAN management application, configure fabric binding. Refer to installation instructions in the SANavigator Software Release 4.2 User Manual (621-000013) or the EFC Manager Software Release 8.7 User Manual (620-000170). c. At the Element Manager application, configure switch binding. Refer to installation instructions in the product-specific Installation and Service Manual. 5. Ensure FICON devices are logged in - Verify FICON devices are logged in to each director or switch as follows: a. At the Element Manager application's Hardware View, click the Node List tab. The Node List View displays. b. Inspect the node descriptors and verify the correct FICON devices (channels and control units) are logged in to each director or switch. 6. Enable Enterprise Fabric Mode - Enable Enterprise Fabric Mode as follows: a. Minimize the Element Manager application to display the SAN management application, then select Enterprise Fabric Mode from the Configure menu. The Enterprise Fabric Mode dialog box displays. b. Select the fabric to be configured from the Fabric Name drop-down list. The selected fabric's status displays in the Enterprise Fabric Mode field. c. Click Activate to close the dialog box and enable Enterprise Fabric Mode for the selected fabric. 7. Verify FICON devices are still logged in - Maximize the Element Manager application. Inspect the Node List View and verify FICON devices (channels and control units inspected in step 5) are still logged in to each director or switch. 8. Change switch binding enforcement if required - If the SAN environment is volatile (characterized by a high volume of optical cable connects, disconnects, and movement), change switch binding enforcement to restrict E_Ports only. a. At the Element Manager application, click the Hardware tab. At the Hardware View, select Switch Binding, then Change State from the Configure menu. The Switch Binding - State Change dialog box displays. 3-56 McDATA Products in a SAN Environment - Planning Manual