HP StorageWorks SAN Director Installation Guide (A7393-90009, May 2007)

Installing and configuring the 4/256 SAN Director66
Setting the domain ID
Each switch in the fabric must have a unique Domain ID. The Domain ID can be set by typing the
configure command. You can also allow the Domain ID to be automatically set. The default
Domain ID for the 4/256 SAN Director is “1”. Use the fabricShow command on the fabric to
view the current domain IDs and determine what domain value you want to set.
Use these steps to set the Domain ID.
1. Type fabricShow to determine the current Domain IDs available.
2. Type switchDisable to disable the 4/256 SAN Director.
3. Type configure.
4. Type y at the “Fabric parameters” prompt:
5. Enter a unique Domain ID:
6. Complete the remaining prompts or press Ctrl+D to accept the other settings and exit.
7. Type switchEnable to reenable the 4/256 SAN Director.
Verifying the PID mode and connect to the fabric
Before connecting the 4/256 SAN Director to the fabric, verify the port identifier (PID) mode on the
switch matches the other switches in the fabric. This parameter must be set identically on all switches
in the fabric. This parameter is set using the configure command. For more information on PID
mode, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS administrator guide.
Use these steps to connect the 4/256 SAN Director to the fabric.
1. Add SFP transceivers and cables to the fibre channel ports, as required.
The ports are color-coded to indicate which ones can be used in the same port group for
trunking; trunking port groups can be up to 8 ports. Trunk groups are displayed by shaded or
nonshaded ports. The ports and cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements.
For a list of these requirements, refer to the “ISL Trunking” section of the HP StorageWorks Fabric
OS administrator guide.
2. Position one of the SFP transceivers so that the key is oriented correctly to the port. Insert the
transceiver into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks.
Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation. If a
transceiver does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented. For instructions that are
specific to the transceiver model, refer to the transceiver manufacturer’s documentation.
Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] y
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