HP StorageWorks 2.12 Edge Switch - Manual (Page 179)

Optional Features
179 Edge Switch Element Manager User Guide
Enable/Disable and Online State Functions
In order for Fabric Binding to function, specific operating parameters and optional
features must be enabled. Also, there are specific requirements for disabling these
parameters and features when the switch is offline or online.
Be aware of the following:
■ Because switches are bound to a fabric by World Wide Name (WWN) and
domain ID, the Insistent Domain ID option in the Configure Switch
Parameters dialog box is automatically enabled if Fabric Binding is enabled.
■ If Fabric Binding is enabled and the switch is online, you cannot disable
Insistent Domain ID.
■ If Fabric Binding is enabled and the director or switch is offline, you can
disable Insistent Domain ID, but this will disable Fabric Binding.
■ You cannot disable Fabric Binding or Switch Binding if Enterprise Fabric
Mode is enabled. However, if Enterprise Fabric Mode is disabled, you can
disable Fabric Binding, Switch Binding, or both.
For More Information
To enable, disable, and configure this option, refer to the Fabric Binding section of
the HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager User Guide.
Switch Binding
This feature is managed through the Switch Binding submenu options available on
the Element Manager Configure menu. Using Switch Binding, you can specify
WWNs for devices and switches that can attach to director and switch ports.
When an unauthorized WWN attempts to log in, 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 intended set of devices attach to a switch or
director.