HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager User Guide (AA-RS2CH-TE, August 2006)

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Switch Binding
This feature is managed through the Switch Binding option, available on the Element Manager
Configure menu. Using Switch Binding, you can specify devices and switches that can attach to
director and switch ports. This provides security in environments that include a large number of
devices by ensuring that only the intended set of devices attach to a switch or director.
Overview
To configure Switch Binding, you must first activate the feature using the Switch Binding – State
Change dialog box while selecting the type of port where you want to restrict connection
(connection policy). Possible selections are E_Ports, F_Ports, or all types.
If the director or switch is online, activating Switch Binding populates the Membership List in the
Switch Binding - Membership List dialog box (Element Manager) with the following WWNs
currently connected to the director or switch, depending on the connection policy set in the Switch
Binding – State Change dialog box:
• WWNs of devices connected to F_Ports (F_Port connection policy). The WWN is the WWN of
the attached device's port.
• WWNs of switches connected to E_Ports (E_Port connection policy). The WWN is the WWN of
the attached switch.
• WWNs of devices connected to F_Ports and switches connected to E_Ports (all-ports connection
policy).
When the Switch Binding feature is first installed and has not been enabled, the Switch Membership
List is empty. When you enable Switch Binding, the Membership List is populated with WWNs of
devices, switches, or both that are currently connected to the switch. If the switch is offline and you
activate Switch Binding, the Membership List is not automatically populated. Edits to the Switch
Binding Membership list are maintained when you enable or disable Switch Binding.
After enabling Switch Binding, you prohibit devices and switches from connecting with director or
switch ports by removing them from the Membership List in the Switch Binding – Membership List
dialog box. You allow connections by adding them to the Membership List. You can also add
detached nodes and switches.
Enabling/disabling Switch Binding
Use the following procedure to enable and disable Switch Binding: