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QLOGIC SWITCH INTEROPERABILITY GUIDE PAGE 221
V
ERSION 1.0, MARCH 2003
McDATA Intrepid 6000 Series Directors
Integration Checklist
The following steps must be completed to successfully merge McDATA 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 222).
✓ Ensure that each switch has a unique Domain ID and that it falls within the proper range
(see “Domain ID Configuration” on page 222).
✓ Set all switches to the appropriate timeout values (see “Timeout Values” on page 231).
✓ Ensure that all Zone set and Zone names are unique and conform to ANSI T11 standards
(see “Active Zone Set Names” on page 240).
✓ Ensure that all zone members are specified by WWPN (see “Zone Types” on page 247).
✓ Ensure that all McDATA switches are configured for Open Fabric Interoperability mode
(see “Operating Mode Configuration” on page 254).
✓ Verify that the fabrics have successfully merged (see “Successful Integration Checklist” on
page 259).
Configuration Limitations
When merging McDATA and QLogic fabrics, a maximum of 31 interconnected switches per fabric
can be configured. Otherwise, all features are fully supported and comply with industry standards.