HP StorageWorks Fabric Interoperability: Merging Fabrics Based on C-Series and M-Series Fibre Channel Switches Application Notes (AA-RVH9J-TE, May 2008)

Introduction
9Fabric Interoperability: Merging Fabrics Based on C-Series and M-Series Fibre Channel Switches Application Notes
Ensure the default Time Out Values are set properly
■ Verify R_A_TOV is set to 10 secs
■ Verify E_D_TOV is set to 2 secs
■ Launch EWS from your web browser
■ Enter the Username and Password and press OK
■ Select Configure/Switch/Fabric Parameters tab and verify R_A_TOV is 100 and
E_D_TOV is 20. Note that these values are in units of “tenths of a second”
■ If not, change them accordingly
Figure 7: Set Time Out values
Step M4: Disable Management Server
If the M-series product has a license key for Open Systems Management Server (OSMS),
ensure Management Server is disabled:
■ Launch EWS from your Web Browser
■ Enter the Username and Password and press OK
■ Select Configure/Management/OSMS
■ If it displays “OSMS Not Installed” no further action required
■ If not use HAFM and select Configure Management Server
■ From the “Configure Open Systems Management Server” dialog box, make sure the
Enable Management Server box and Host Control Prohibited box are not selected (not
checked)
Step M5: Verify proper Zoning Configuration is in place
■ For proper zoning merge and operation, ensure all zones are configured using only port
level device WNNs