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QLOGIC SWITCH INTEROPERABILITY GUIDE PAGE 263
V
ERSION 1.0, MARCH 2003
Sun StorEdge Network 2 Gb FC Series Switches
Integration Checklist
The following steps must be completed to successfully merge Sun 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 264).
✓ Ensure that each switch has a unique Domain ID and that it falls within the proper range
(see “Domain ID Configuration” on page 265).
✓ Set all switches to the appropriate timeout values (see “Timeout Values” on page 272).
✓ Ensure that all Zone set and Zone names are unique and conform to ANSI T11 standards
(see “Active Zone Set Names” on page 279).
✓ Ensure that all zone members are specified by WWPN (see “Zone Types” on page 286).
✓ Verify that the fabrics have successfully merged (see “Successful Integration Checklist” on
page 292).
Configuration Limitations
The following QLogic software features are not supported in Sun fabrics.
■ Virtual Private Fabric (VPF) Zoning
■ Access Control List (ACL) Zoning
■ I/O PathGuard
■ I/O StreamGuard
No limitations exist when merging Sun and QLogic fabrics; all features are fully supported and
comply with industry standards.