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QLOGIC SWITCH INTEROPERABILITY GUIDE PAGE 121
V
ERSION 1.0, MARCH 2003
IBM eServer BladeCenter
Fibre Channel Switch Module
Integration Checklist
The following steps must be completed to successfully merge IBM BladeCenter and QLogic fabrics.
The remainder of this section provides detailed instructions and examples.
ATTENTION!!
■ Backup the current configuration prior to performing the following steps so that the
configuration is available if something goes wrong.
■ Disruptions in the fabric can occur as a result of performing the following steps. Therefore,
it is recommended that these changes be done during down time or off-peak hours.
✓ Verify that the correct version of switch firmware is installed on each switch (see “Supported
Switches and Firmware Versions” on page 122).
✓ Ensure that each switch has a unique Domain ID (see “Domain ID Configuration” on page 123).
✓ Set all switches to the appropriate timeout values (see “Timeout Values” on page 130).
✓ Ensure that all Zone set and Zone names are unique and conform to ANSI T11 standards
(see “Active Zone Set Names” on page 137).
✓ Ensure that all QLogic switches are configured for Merge Active Zonesets Only or SW2 mode,
as appropriate (see “Operating Mode Configuration” on page 143).
✓ Verify that the fabrics have successfully merged (see “Successful Integration Checklist” on
page 145).
Configuration Limitations
No limitations exist when merging IBM BladeCenter and QLogic fabrics; all features are fully
supported and comply with industry standards.