HP StorageWorks 2.32 Edge Switch - Manual (Page 165)

Edge Switch Element Manager user guide 165
To add a new preferred path:
TIP: You may need to configure preferred paths on multiple switches or directors to optimize load
balancing for an entire path between devices.
1. Select Configure > Preferred Path.
The Configure Preferred Paths dialog box is displayed as shown in Figure 66 .
Figure 75 Configure Preferred Paths dialog box
The Configure Preferred Paths dialog box provides the configuration for a single switch’s
preferred path.
NOTE: Some columns are displayed only when the FICON Management Style feature has
been installed.
2. Take the appropriate action:
• If a warning message is displayed notifying you that the switch or director has not been
configured for insistent domain ID:
• Close the dialog box and select Configure > Operating Parameters > Switch Parameters.
• Select the Insistent check box in the Configure Switch Parameters dialog box.
• Return to the Configure Preferred Paths dialog box and continue to
step 3 .
• If there is no warning message, continue with step 3 .
3. Click Add to configure a new preferred path.
The Add Preferred Path dialog box is displayed as shown in Figure 67 .
Figure 67 Add Preferred Path dialog box
4. Click the lists for the Source Port, Exit Port, and Destination Domain ID to make your selections.
See ” Exporting the Configuration Report ” on page 132 for more information.