Specifications

Fibre Channel Switch Requirements
Supported McDATA Sphereon and Intrepid Models
2-5
Required Switch Settings for Edge Configurations
Use the following settings for Edge E_port and FICON ISL configurations:
• Port
– E-Port
– 2 Gb
• Switch Parameters
– Preferred Domain ID: 3 (any unique domain)
– Rerouting Delay: Disabled
• Switch Fabric Parameters
– R_A_TOV: 100
– E_D_TOV: 50
– Interop Mode: Open Fabric 1.0 or McDATA
Note: If McDATA Mode is used, you muct enable switch WWN proxy on the Edge. Only
McDATA mode is supported for McDATA i10K Director FICON cascaded switch
configurations with mulitple ISLs.
Note: When Open Fabric is used, only WWN zoning is allowed.
• Device connection: any port
• Allow/Prohibit
Note: Customers should consult with their McDATA representative to correctly configure
Allow/Prohibit.