IBM SAN32M1, Инструкция по установке и обслуживанию

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117 Chapter 2: Installation tasks
3. To prohibit connection to a switch port from a WWN currently in
the Membership List, click the WWN or nickname in the
Membership List, then click the Remove button. The WWN or
nickname will move to the Node List panel. WWNs can only be
removed from the fabric if any of the following is true:
• The switch is offline.
• Switch Binding is disabled.
• The switch or device with the WWN is not connected to the
switch.
• Switch Binding is not enabled for the same port type as
enabled for the Connection Policy in the Switch Binding State
Change dialog box. For example, a WWN for a switch attached
to an E_Port can be removed if the Switch Binding Connection
Policy was enabled to Restrict F_Ports.
• The switch or device with the WWN is connected to a port that
is blocked.
• The switch or device with the WWN is not currently
connected to the switch (detached node).
4. WWNs can be added to the Switch Membership List (and thereby
allowed connection) when Switch Binding is either enabled or
disabled. To allow connection to a switch port from a WWN in the
Node List Panel, select the WWN or nickname in the Node List
panel, click the Add button. The WWN or nickname will move to
the Membership List panel.
5. To add a WWN for a device or switch not currently connected to
the switch, click the Detached Node button. When the Add Detached
Node dialog box appears, enter the appropriate WWN or
nickname (if configured through the SAN management
application) and click OK. The WWN or nickname appears in the
Switch Membership List.
6. Click Activate to enable the changes and close the dialog box.
Enable/Disable
and online state
functions
In order for switch 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
switch is offline or online. Be aware of the following:
• Switch Binding can be enabled or disabled whether the switch is
offline or online.