HP StorageWorks Multi-protocol Router XPath OS 7.4.1f release notes (5697-0243, January 2010)

Installation
This section describes HP MP Router installation issues.
Migration procedure
For instructions on migrating to XPath OS 7.4.1f from earlier versions of XPath OS, see the HP
StorageWorks XPath OS 7.4.x Administrator Guide.
Initial MP Router setup rules
When an MP Router is powered on for the first time, all ports are disabled by default. You must
explicitly set each MP Router port to the desired port type before making any cable connections. For
specific port information, seeTable 3 and Table 4.
NOTE:
Since it is expected that the majority of installations will use the MP Router for Fibre Channel routing,
EX_Port type will be the typical port setting.
Table 3 and Table 4 list MP Router port modes and port type functions.
Table 3 MP Router port modes
Port typeMode
EX_Port or U_port (E_Port or F_Port)
Fibre Channel
IP port
GbE with FCIP or iSCSI
Table 4 MP Router port types functions
FunctionPort type
Connecting one or more edge fabrics to an MP RouterEX_Port
Connecting to a GbE network when using FCIP tunneling or iSCSI bridgingIP Port
Connecting two or more MP Routers together in a router backbone fabricU_Port (E_Port)
Connecting F_Port to the MP Router (iSCSI only)U_Port (F_Port)
IMPORTANT:
U_Port/E_Port connections are supported between two or more routers only for the purpose of creating
a router backbone fabric. If an E_Port connection is made from an MP Router to an edge fabric, you
must remove the edge fabric configuration and zone settings from the router, as the edge fabric
configurations and zone settings would propagate to the router when connected. You must use the
EX_Port type when connecting edge fabrics to an MP Router.
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