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c. Ensure the R_A_TOV and E_D_TOV values for fabric
elements are identical.
d. Route multimode or singlemode fiber-optic cables
(depending on the type of transceiver installed) between
customer-specified E_Ports at each fabric element.
2. Verify operation of local FICON applications - Ensure the ISL
connection(s) do not disrupt fabric element operation nor
disrupt local FICON (non-cascaded) traffic. Perform this step
at each director or switch.
a. At the SAN management application’s physical map,
right-click the director or switch product icon, then select
Element Manager from the pop-up menu. The Element
Manager application opens.
b. If required, click the Hardware tab. The Hardware View
(Figure 2-5) displays. Verify the status bar at the bottom left
corner of the window displays a green circle, indicating
director or switch status is operational. If a problem is
indicated, go to MAP 0000: Start MAP in the product-specific
Installation and Service Manual.
c. Have the customer verify operation of non-cascaded FICON
applications at each director or switch.
3. Verify ISL operation - Ensure ISL connectivity between fabric
elements. Perform this step at each director or switch.
a. At the Element Manager application’s Hardware View, double-
click the graphical E_Port connector used for the ISL. The Port
Properties dialog box displays.
b. Ensure the Link Incident field displays None and the Reason
field is blank. If an ISL segmentation or other problem is
indicated, go to MAP 0000: Start MAP in the product-specific
Installation and Service Manual.
c. Click Close to close the dialog box and return to the Hardware
View.
4. Install SANtegrity Binding on fabric elements - Configure and
enable the SANtegrity Binding feature at each director or switch
as follows:
a. At the Element Manager application, install the SANtegrity
Binding PFE key. Refer to installation instructions in the
product-specific Installation and Service Manual.