Ficon management server, Installing the ficon management server – HP StorageWorks 2.140 Director Switch User Manual

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Observe the following rules when configuring preferred paths:
The switch’s domain ID must be set to insistent.

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Domain IDs must be in the range of 1 through 31.

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The specified numbers for Source Ports and Exit Ports must be in the range equal to the number

of ports for the switch being configured.

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For any source port, only one path may be defined to each destination domain ID.

To install and enable this option, select Configure > Features. See ”

FICON Management Server

The FICON Management Server is a keyed feature that allows host control and inband

management of the director or switch through an IBM System/390

or zSeries 900 Parallel

Enterprise Server attached to a director or switch port. The server communicates with the switch or

director through a FICON channel. Control of connectivity and statistical product monitoring are

provided through a host-attached console.

NOTE:

If firmware 6.0 or later is installed on the Switch or Director, you can install FICON

Management Server and Open Systems Management Server features simultaneously. Previously,

you could only install one of these features at a time.

This section provides the following information:

Installing the FICON Management Server

To install and enable this option, select Configure > Features. See ”

NOTE:

The optional FICON Management Server feature must be installed in order to perform this

procedure.

To enable the FICON management server:

Select Configure > FICON Management Server > Enable FMS.

NOTE:

To disable the FICON Management Server, click the check box again to remove the

check mark.

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