Q-Logic SN0135524-00 Benutzerhandbuch

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 2003

The following steps must be completed to successfully merge IBM BladeCenter and QLogic fabrics. 
The remainder of this section provides detailed instructions and examples.

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Backup the current configuration prior to performing the following steps so that the 
configuration is available if something goes wrong.

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Disruptions in the fabric can occur as a result of performing the following steps. Therefore, 
it is recommended that these changes be done during down time or off-peak hours.

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Verify that the correct version of switch firmware is installed on each switch 

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Ensure that each switch has a unique Domain ID 

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Set all switches to the appropriate timeout values 

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Ensure that all Zone set and Zone names are unique and conform to ANSI T11 standards 

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Ensure that all QLogic switches are configured for Merge Active Zonesets Only or SW2 mode, 
as appropriate 

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Verify that the fabrics have successfully merged 

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No limitations exist when merging IBM BladeCenter and QLogic fabrics; all features are fully 
supported and comply with industry standards.