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Domain ID Configuration
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Domain ID Configuration
To ensure that there are no conflicts between switches, we recommend that each switch have an
assigned Domain ID. The following steps show how to set the Domain ID on both the Brocade
switch and the QLogic switch.
NOTE: The Domain ID should be locked and unique within the 97–127 (0x61–0x7f) range.
Brocade’s Web Tools
1.Start Brocade’s Web Tools. The Fabric View dialog box displays.
2.From the Fabric View dialog box, click the Administration button.
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Integration Checklist
The following steps must be completed to successfully merge Brocade 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 13).
✓ Ensure that each switch has a unique Domain ID and that it falls within the proper range
(see “Domain ID Configuration” on page14).
✓ Set all switches to the appropriate timeout values (see “Timeout Values” on page 21).
✓ Ensure that all Zone set and Zone names are unique and conform to ANSI T11 standards
(see “Active Zone Set Names” on page 28).
✓ Ensure that all zone members are specified by WWPN (see “Zone Types” on page 34).
✓ Ensure that all Brocade switches are configured for Interoperability mode (see “Operating Mode
Configuration” on page 40).
✓ Ensure that Brocade’s Platform Management Server is disabled (see “Brocade Specific
Configuration” on page 40).
✓ Verify that the fabrics have successfully merged (see “Successful Integration Checklist” on
page 41).
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Vendor GUI
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QLogic CLI
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Domain ID Configuration
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Brocade CLI
NOTE: Use the following CLI commands when Brocade’s Web tools are not available.
Login: admin
Password: xxxxxxxx
Brocade3800:admin> switchdisable
Brocade3800:admin> configure
The following options display.
Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] yes
Domain: (1-239) [98] <97-127>
BB credits: 91-27) [16]
R_A_TOV: (4000..120000) [10000]
E_D_TOV: (1000..5000) [2000]
WAN_TOV: (1000..120000) [0]
WAN_RTT_DLY_MAX: (100..5000) [200]
Data field size: (256..2112) [2112]
Sequence Level Switching: (0..1) [0]
Disable Device Probing: (0..1) [0]
Suppress Class F Traffic:(0..1) [0]
SYNC IO mode: (0..1) [0]
VC Encoded Address Mode: (0..1) [0]
Core Switch PID Format: (0..1) [1]
Per-frame Route Priority: (0..1) [0]
Long Distance Fabric: (0..1) [0]
Virtual Channel parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no]
Zoning Operation parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no]
RSCN Transmission Mode (yes, y, no, n): [no]
NS Operation Parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no]
Arbitrated Loop parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no]
System services (yes, y, no, n): [no]
Portlog events enable (yes, y, no, n): [no]
Brocade:3800:admin> switchenable
Vendor CLI
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Domain ID Configuration
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OGIC SWITCH INTEROPERABILITY GUIDE PAGE 17
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ERSION 1.0,
QLogic SANbox Manager GUI
1.Start the SANbox Manager application. The SANbox Manager—Faceplate dialog box
displays.
2.From the SANbox Manager —Faceplate dialog box Switch menu, select Switch Properties.
For the QLogic SANbox2-8 and SANbox2-16, the following displays:
QLogic SANbox
Manager GUI
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OGIC SWITCH INTEROPERABILITY GUIDE PAGE 41
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QLogic Specific Configuration
Not applicable.
Successful Integration Checklist
Perform the following steps after the E-port connection has been established and the fabric has
had time to update. If everything verifies, the Brocade and QLogic fabrics have successfully
merged.
✓ Compare and verify that all Zoning information has been propagated on all switches.
✓ Verify that the correct Zone Set is activated.
✓ Compare and verify that all devices are in the Name Server of each switch.
✓ Verify that all initiators continue to detect and have access to all targets that existed prior to the
fabric merger.
After everything is verified, your fabric has merged successfully and no additional steps need to
be taken. If any of the above tasks did not complete successfully, please contact QLogic support.
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Qlogic CLI
NOTE: Use the CLI commands when the QLogic SANbox Manager GUI is not available. The
procedures are the same for the QLogic SANbox2-8, SANbox2-16, and SANbox2-64.
Login: admin
Password: xxxxxxxx
SANbox2 #> admin start
SANbox2 (admin) #> config edit
SANbox2 (admin-config) #> set config switch
The following options display:
AdminState (1=Online, 2=Offline, 3=Diagnostics) [Online]
BroadcastEnabled (True / False) [True]
InbandEnabled (True / False) [True]
DefaultDomainID (decimal value, 1-239) [1] <choose a unique number>
DomainIDLock (True / False) [False] True
SymbolicName (string, max=32 chars) [QLogic SANbox 2-64]
R_T_TOV (decimal value, 1-1000 msec) [100]
R_A_TOV (decimal value, 100-100000 msec) [10000]
E_D_TOV (decimal value, 10-20000 msec) [2000]
FS_TOV (decimal value, 100-100000 msec) [5000]
DS_TOV (decimal value, 100-100000 msec) [5000]
PrincipalPriority (decimal value, 1-255) [254]
ConfigDescription (string, max=64 chars) [Default Config]
SANbox2 (admin-config) #> config save
SANbox2 (admin) #> config activate
The configuration will be activated. Please confirm (y/n): [n] y
Successful
Integration
Checklist
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Configuration Limitations
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Configuration Limitations
The configuration limitations are as follows:
■ The following Brocade software implementations may not be supported in QLogic fabrics.
NOTE: Existing Brocade switches retain all features that are available with Brocade switches
once the IBM eServer BladeCenter Fibre Channel Switch Module is integrated into
a heterogeneous fabric. Brocade features do not generate interswitch traffic. As such,
they can be included in multi-vendor fabrics, but function on Brocade switches only.
❑ Brocade QuickLoop
❑ Brocade QuickLoop Fabric Assist
❑ Brocade Remote Switch
❑ Brocade Extended Fabric
❑ Brocade Trunking
❑ Brocade Advanced Performance Monitor
❑ Brocade Secure Fabric OS
❑ Brocade Fabric Services
❑ Alias Server
❑ Management Server
❑ Platform Support
❑ Virtual Channels
❑ Broadcast Zones
■ When merging Brocade and QLogic fabrics, a maximum of 31 switches can be configured.
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Supported Switches and Firmware Versions
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Supported Switches and Firmware Versions
The following QLogic switches have been tested in the QLogic environment and comply with the
FC-SW-2 standard. QLogic switches have tested interoperable with the following switches from
Brocade that comply with the FC-SW-2 standard.
ATTENTION!!
When updating Brocade firmware, the switch may default to a proprietary
operating mode. Therefore, after a firmware update, verify that the switch is still
set to Interoperability mode (see “Operating Mode Configuration” on page 40).
QLogic and Brocade Supported Switch and Firmware Versions
Manufacturer Switch Model Firmware Version
QLogic SANbox2-8 Switch 1.3.x and above
SANbox2-16 Switch 1.3.x and above
SANbox2-64 Switch 1.5.x and above
Brocade SilkWorm 3200 Switch 3.0.2g and above
SilkWorm 3800 Switch 3.0.2g and above
Supported
Switches and
Firmware
Versions
Configuration
Limitations