Figure 46 enterprise fabric mode dialog box, Configuring fabric binding, Enabling fabric binding – HP StorageWorks 2.32 Edge Switch User Manual
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The Enterprise Fabric Mode dialog box appears (
Figure 46
Enterprise Fabric Mode dialog box
2.
Select the fabric for which you want to configure Enterprise Fabric Mode from the Fabric Name
list.
The fabric’s current status shows in the Enterprise Fabric Mode box.
3.
To enable Enterprise Fabric Mode on the selected fabric, click Activate.
To disable Enterprise Fabric Mode on the selected fabric, click Deactivate.
NOTE:
You must be managing the fabric in order to disable Enterprise Fabric Mode.
Configuring fabric binding
Fabric binding enables you to configure whether switches can merge with a selected fabric. This
provides security from accidental fabric merges and potential fabric disruption.
Fabric binding requires the installation of a security feature called SANtegrity. See ”
” on page 102 for details.
NOTE:
You cannot disable fabric binding if Enterprise Fabric Mode is enabled.
Enabling fabric binding
You enable fabric binding using the Fabric Binding dialog box. After you enable fabric binding, use
the Membership List to add switches that you want to allow in the fabric.
1.
Select Configure > Fabric Binding from the HAFM menu bar.