HP StorageWorks Fabric Interoperability: Merging Fabrics Based on M-series and B-series Fibre Channel Switches Application Notes (AA-RUQQL-TE, November 2009)

Supported configuration rules

For a list of supported configurations, including firmware and software versions, contact an

HP-authorized representative.

Fabric rules

The following fabric rules apply:

• Each fabric can consist of a mix of the switch models listed in Table 21 and Table 22.

• Apply fabric rules for B-series and M-series, as defined in the HP StorageWorks SAN Design

Reference Guide.

• For scalability, use the lowest common denominator approach, as described in the HP Storage-

Works SAN Design Reference Guide.

• B-series switches must utilize all default HP configuration settings, with the exception of interopmode

2 or interopmode 3.

• With Fabric OS 6.1.0a or later, B-series switches in a mixed fabric support:

• Interopmode 2 (McDATA Fabric Mode)

• Interopmode 3 (McDATA Open Fabric Mode)

• In a mixed fabric, all B-series switches must be set to the same Fabric mode. Switches with interop-

mode 2 and interopmode 3 cannot be mixed.

• M-series switches must utilize the default HP configuration settings.

NOTE:

Continuous Access and Data Replication Manager products are not supported in a merged SAN

fabric.

Table 21 StorageWorks B-series switches

Number of ports

Firmware versionSwitch

384

6.1.0a or later (interopmode

2 or interopmode 3)

HP StorageWorks 4/256 Director

384HP StorageWorks DC Backbone Director

1926.2.0a or laterHP StorageWorks DC04 SAN Director

The number of ports listed assumes a full chassis of 48 port blades.