HP C-Series, Compatibility Manual

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Introduction
This document discusses the details on merging fabrics based on C-series and B-series Fibre Channel
switches into a single, standards-based, interoperable fabric. This document also provides information
on:
• Supported configurations
• Expected behavior
• Exceptions in the interoperability mode.
How to use this document
To configure and merge the C-series and B-series fabrics, see:
• Checklists for merging fabrics , page 3
• Merging fabrics and verification , page 9
For information about supported features, configurations, switch, OS, and storage system versions,
see:
• Expected behavior from Fibre Channel services , page 10
• Interoperability mode behavior summary by switch type , page 11
• Supported configuration rules and guidelines , page 16
Checklists for merging fabrics
This section lists the procedures for merging SAN fabrics based on B-series and C-series switches.
B-series merge preparation
Step 1: Verify switch firmware versions , page 4
Step 2: Verify/configure switch domain IDs and verify switch/fabric default settings , page 4
Step 3: Disable management server , page 5
Step 4: Verify and configure fabric operating mode , page 5
Step 5: Verify zoning configuration , page 6
Fabric interoperability: Merging fabrics based on C-series and B-series Fibre Channel switches applic-
ation notes 3