HP StorageWorks 2.64 Director Switch - Manual (Page 58)

Configuring the Product
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Configuring Switch Binding
Switch Binding functionality enables you to identify the devices with which the
switch or director can communicate. Switch Binding is available only if the
SANtegrity Binding feature is installed.
The Switch Binding tab view allows you to enable the product to communicate
only with devices that are listed on the Switch Binding Membership List (SBML).
Switch Binding restricts connections to only the devices listed on the SBML and
allows no other devices to communicate with the switch. When an unauthorized
WWN attempts to log in, it is denied a connection and an event is posted to the
event log. This provides security in environments that include a large number of
devices by ensuring that only the specified set of devices are able to attach to a
switch or director.
You can use the Switch Binding tab to enable Switch Binding and to create and
change the SBML.
Note: Switch Binding can also be enabled by enabling the Enterprise Fabric Mode.
For more information, see “ Switch Binding and the Enterprise Fabric Mode ” on
page 72.
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:
■ Switch Binding can be enabled or disabled whether the product 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 Switch
Binding.
■ If Enterprise Fabric Mode is enabled and the director or switch is online, you
cannot disable Switch Binding.
■ If Enterprise Fabric Mode is enabled and the director or switch is offline, you
can disable Switch Binding, but this also disables Enterprise Fabric Mode.