HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide for IBM AIX XP24000, XP12000, XP10000, SVS200, v01 (A5951 - 96047, June 2007)

Fibre address
In fabric environments, the port addresses are assigned automatically. In arbitrated loop environments,
set the port addresses by selecting a unique arbitrated loop physical address (AL-PA) or loop ID for
each port. For specific values, refer to the HP StorageWorks XP LUN Manager User's Guide applicable
to your array.
Fabric and connection parameter settings
Set each array port to FABRIC ON or OFF with connections of POINT-TO-POINT or FC-AL as shown
in the following figure and table. For detailed topology information, refer to the HP StorageWorks
SAN Design Reference Guide at:
http://www.hp.com.
Figure 2 Point-to-point fabric topology example
Table 3 Fabric topology settings
ProvidesConnection ParameterFabric Parameter
Not supportedFC-ALON
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