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described here, certain Matrix Server commands can return more

information.

To configure FibreChannel switches, complete the following tasks:

• Enable server access to the SAN. Each server that will be in the matrix

must be able to access the disks in the SAN. You may need to enable

server ports on the FC switches or to change the zoning configuration

to give servers the necessary access to the SAN.

• Modify the SNMP setup. Make the following changes:

– Enable access to the SNMP agent from each server that will be in

the matrix.

– Set the SNMP community string to the desired value. The

community string must be the same for all FibreChannel switches.

If you are using fabric fencing, see the note on page 14. For server-

based fencing, you can optionally configure a read-only

community string.

– On Brocade switches only, run the snmpMibCapSet command on

the switch. Change the famib setting to yes and accept the default

values for the other settings.

• For McDATA switches, domain-wide RSCNs should be disabled.

• If the servers are connected to switches in multiple fabrics, the

physical ports on each switch must be assigned to unique domain IDs.

A different domain ID must be used on each fabric (any given domain

ID can exist on only one fabric in the SAN). For example, if a server is

connected to two switches that are not in the same fabric, switch1

could use domain ID 6 and switch2 could use domain ID 7. Domain

ID 6 must not exist on the fabric containing switch2 and domain ID 7

must not exist on the fabric containing switch1.

Typically these tasks can be performed from the FC switch or from third-

party applications. Refer to your FC switch or application documentation

for more information.