McDATA 4500 Manual Do Utilizador

switches. These features are enabled by purchasing a feature key, 
then enabling the key through the Configure Feature Key dialog box. 
For general instructions in enabling a feature key, refer to 

SANtegrity features include:

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Fabric Binding

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Switch Binding

Enterprise Fabric Mode - Although this is not a keyed feature the 
SANtegrity Fabric Binding and Switch Binding must be installed 
before you can use Enterprise Fabric Mode function through the EFC 
Manager Fabrics menu.

This feature is managed through the Fabric Binding option, available 
through the Fabrics menu in the EFC Manager when the Fabrics tab is 
selected. Using Fabric Binding, you can allow specific switches to 
attach to specific fabrics in the SAN. This provides security from 
accidental fabric merges and potential fabric disruption when fabrics 
become segmented because they cannot merge. 

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 
director or switch is offline or online. Be aware of the following:

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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. You cannot disable Insistent Domain 
ID while Fabric Binding is active and the switch is online. 

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If Fabric Binding is enabled and the switch is online, you cannot 
disable Insistent Domain ID.

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If Fabric Binding is enabled and the director or switch is offline, 
you can disable Insistent Domain ID, but this will disable Fabric 
Binding.

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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.