Q-Logic SN0135524-00 Manuel D’Utilisation

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 1.0, M

ARCH

 2003

The following steps must be completed to successfully merge McDATA 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 and that it falls within the proper range 

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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 zone members are specified by WWPN 

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Ensure that all McDATA switches are configured for Open Fabric Interoperability mode 

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Verify that the fabrics have successfully merged 

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When merging McDATA and QLogic fabrics, a maximum of 31 interconnected switches per fabric 
can be configured. Otherwise, all features are fully supported and comply with industry standards.