The license key consists of approximately 16 uppercase and lowercase letters and numerals.
IMPORTANT:
Enter the license key exactly as issued. If you enter the key incorrectly, the license will not
function properly.
c.
Enter the
licenseshow
command to verify that the license is valid.
If a licensed product is not displayed, the license is not valid.
NOTE:
You do not need to reboot the system.
5.
Configure the inactive ports.
a.
Enter the
portstart
command to start the ports. For example:
portstart 16–31
This command loads the port code, unlike the
portenable
command, which enables the port
laser.
b.
Enter the
portenable
command to enable the ports. For example:
portenable 16–31
6.
Optional: Enter the
portshow
command to verify that the newly activated ports have started.
Fabric OS Native and AG modes
The switch can function in either Fabric OS Native mode or AG mode. The switch is shipped in Native
mode by default.
• You can enable AG mode using Fabric OS commands or Web Tools.
• All POD licenses must be installed before you enable AG mode.
• When enabling AG mode, use the default F_Port-to-N_Port mappings or change this mapping using
the CLI or Web Tools, after configuring an IP address as described in
.
• AG simplifies SAN deployment by using NPIV. NPIV provides FC switch functions that improve switch
scalability, manageability, and interoperability.
◦ For a list of F_Ports mapped to N_Ports by default, see
on page 88.
◦ For general information and details on using AG, see the AG Administrator’s Guide.
NOTE:
AG cannot be connected directly to an array; it requires a fabric to support NPIV.
• The Fabric OS features available to the switch depend on whether the switch is configured in AG or
Native mode. For a list of available features for each mode, see the Access Gateway Administrator’s
Guide.
• In AG mode, cascading is not available for the switch. See the Access Gateway Administrator’s Guide
for details on any restrictions.
• In Native mode, the SN6000B switch provides up to 48 external FC ports and the SN3000B switch
provides up to 24 external FC ports. These universal self-configuring ports are capable of becoming
one of the following port types:
◦ F_Port (fabric enabled)
◦ FL_Port (fabric loop enabled)
Fabric OS Native and AG modes
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