HP StorageWorks 2.32 Edge Switch - Manual (Page 156)

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• Switch Binding is not enabled for the same port type as enabled for the Connection Policy in
the Switch Binding State Change dialog box. For example, a WWN for a switch attached
to an E_Port can be removed if the Switch Binding Connection Policy was enabled to
Restrict F_Ports.
• The switch or device with the WWN is connected to a port that is blocked.
• The switch or device with the WWN is not currently connected to the switch (detached
node).
4. You can add WWNs to the Switch Membership List (and thereby allowed connection)
when Switch Binding is either enabled or disabled. To allow connection to a switch port from a
WWN in the Attached Node panel, click the WWN or nickname in the Attached Node
panel, and then click Add. The WWN or nickname will move to the Membership List panel.
5. To add a WWN for a device or switch not currently connected to the switch, click the
Detached Node button. When the Add Detached Node dialog box appears, enter the
appropriate WWN or nickname (if configured through HAFM) and click OK. The WWN or
nickname appears in the Switch Membership List.
6. Click Activate to enable the changes and close the dialog box.
Enable/Disable and Online State functions
For Switch Binding to function, specific operating parameters and optional features must be
enabled. Also, there are specific requirements for disabling these parameters and features when
the director or switch is offline or online.
Be aware of the following:
• Switch Binding can be enabled or disabled whether the switch is offline or online.
• Enabling Enterprise Fabric Mode automatically enables Switch Binding.
• You cannot disable Switch Binding if Enterprise Fabric Mode is enabled. However, if Enterprise
Fabric Mode is disabled, you can disable Fabric Binding, Switch Binding, or both.
• WWNs can be added to the Switch Membership List when Switch Binding is enabled or
disabled.
• WWNs can only be removed from the Switch Membership List if any of the following are true:
• The switch is offline.
• Switch Binding is disabled.
• The switch or device with the WWN is not connected to the switch.
• Switch Binding is not enabled for the same port type as enabled for the Connection Policy in
the Switch Binding State Change dialog box. For example, a WWN for a switch attached
to an E_Port can be removed if Switch Binding Connection Policy was enabled to Restrict
F_Ports.
• The switch or device with the WWN is connected to a port that is blocked.
• If the switch is online and Switch Binding is not enabled, all nodes and switches attached to the
switch are automatically added to the Switch Membership List.