HP StorageWorks 2.12 Edge Switch - Manual (Page 110)

Configuring the Switch
110 Edge Switch Element Manager User Guide
The Preferred Paths dialog box contains the following columns:
Note: Some columns may only display when the FICON Management Style feature
has been installed.
■ Source Port—Lists the source port of the Preferred Path.
■ Source Addr—(Only displays when using FICON Management Style.) Lists
the source address of the Preferred Path.
■ Exit Port—Lists the exit port of the Preferred Path.
■ Exit Addr—(Only displays when using FICON Management Style.) Lists the
exit address of the Preferred Path.
■ Destination Domain ID—Lists the domain ID of the destination switch. The
range of the destination domain ID number is 1 through 31.
Tip: You may need to configure Preferred Paths on multiple switches or directors to
optimize load balancing for an entire path between devices.
Note: A warning message displays if the switch has not been configured for an
Insistent Domain ID. If this is the case, close the dialog box and click Configure >
Operating Parameters > Switch Parameters. The Configure Switch Parameters dialog
box displays. Click Insistent. Return to the Configure Preferred Paths dialog box and
continue to step 2 .
2. Click Add to configure a new Preferred Path. The Add Preferred Path dialog
box displays, as shown in Figure 28 .
Figure 28: Add Preferred Path dialog box