24 Installation Guide (AA-RTDWE-TE, November 2005)

Table Of Contents

Using HAFM to configure the Edge Switch46

Suppress RSCN’s on zone set activations

Fabric format domain RSCNs are sent to ports on the Edge Switch following any change to the

fabric's active zone set. These changes include activating and deactivating the zone set or enabling

and disabling the default zone. When the Suppress RSCNs on zone set activations check box is

selected, fabric format RSCNs are not sent for zone changes to the attached devices on the Edge

Switch.

This option is disabled by default. In most cases this option should be disabled so that attached

devices can receive notification of zoning changes in the fabric. However, some HBAs may log out,

and then log back into the fabric when they receive an RSCN, thereby disrupting Fibre Channel

traffic. Consult with your HBA and storage device vendor to determine if disabling this option (and

thereby enabling RSCN transmission) will cause problems with your HBA or storage products.

Configuring fabric operating parameters

Use procedures in this section to set parameters on the Edge Switch for fabric operation. These

operating parameters are stored in NVRAM on the Edge Switch.

1. Ensure that the Edge Switch is set offline.

For instructions, see ”Setting the Edge Switch online and offline” on page 41.

CAUTION: Setting the Edge Switch offline terminates all Fibre Channel connections.

2. At the Hardware view, select Operating Parameters > Fabric Parameters from the Element

Manager window.

The Configure Fabric Parameters dialog box is displayed (Figure 20).

Figure 20 Configure Fabric Parameters dialog box

3. Use information in ”Fabric parameters” on page 46 to change settings as required for

parameters in this dialog box.

4. After you change settings, click Activate.

5. Back up the configuration data when you are finished configuring the Edge Switch.

6. Set the Edge Switch online.

For instructions, see ”Setting the Edge Switch online and offline” on page 41.