HP 1.10GB Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem - Manual (Page 87)

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The default is manual. The automatic option is only available on FlexFabric modules and enables the user to
specify an interval, in seconds, for the length of time the previously offline links must be stable before the
module can re-distribute logins.
Enabling NPIV on the fabric switch
When installing the VC-FC module, NPIV must be enabled on the fabric switch that is attached to the VC-FC
module uplinks before the server blade HBAs can log in to the fabric. See the Fibre Channel switch firmware
documentation for information on whether it supports NPIV and for instructions on enabling this support.
If NPIV capability of a SAN fabric switch port is lost, the disabled uplink port of the VC 8Gb 24-Port FC
Module remains disabled until the module is reset. HP requires connectivity to NPIV-enabled switches for all
HP VC-FC modules.
Brocade switch
Most Brocade Fibre Channel switches running Fabric OS 5.1.0 or later will support NPIV. All Brocade 4Gb-
and 8Gb-capable Fibre Channel switches are configured with NPIV enabled by default.
When not enabled by default, use the portCfgNPIVPort command within the Brocade switch command
line interface to enable NPIV. For additional information on usage of the portCfgNPIVPort command,
see the Brocade switch firmware documentation.
To enable NPIV on all other Brocade Fibre Channel Switches, use the following Fabric OS CLI procedure:
1. To enable or disable NPIV on a port-by-port basis, use the portCfgNPIVPort command.