HP StorageWorks - Configure Fabric Operating Parameters; Configure Fabric Parameters Dialog Box

Installing and configuring the Edge Switch 2/2448
Configure fabric operating parameters
Use procedures in this section to set parameters on the switch for fabric operation through the
Configure Fabric Parameters dialog box. These operating parameters are stored in NV-RAM on the
switch.
The switch must be offline to change parameters in this dialog box.
1. Ensure that the switch is set offline. For instructions, see ”Set the switch offline” on page 44.
CAUTION: Setting the switch offline terminates all Fibre Channel connections.
2. At the Hardware View, select Operating Parameters > Fabric Parameters from the Element
Manager window. The Configure Fabric Parameters dialog box is displayed (Figure 19).
Figure 19 Configure Fabric Parameters dialog box
NOTE: Ordinarily, you do not need to change values in this dialog box from their defaults.
The only exception is the Preferred Domain ID. Change this value if the switch will participate
in a multiswitch fabric.
3. Use information under ”Fabric parameters” on page 49 to change settings as required for
parameters in this dialog box.
4. After you change settings, click the Activate button.
5. Back up the configuration data when you are finished configuring the switch.
6. Set the switch online. For instructions, see ”Set the switch online” on page 44.