Brocade Web Tools Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001194-01, April 2009)

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Switch configurations for mixed fabrics

Enabling interoperability

When you configure interoperability, Web Tools verifies that the domain ID of the switch falls within

the range for the interoperability mode you choose. The domain ranges are:

• The normal domain ID range is 1-239.

• The McDATA Fabric mode supports domain ID range of 1-31.

• The Open Fabric mode range is 97-131.

• Before making changes to the interoperability mode, Web Tools checks to see if the switch's

domain ID falls within the range. If not, a warning message prompts you to change the domain

ID before enabling the interoperability mode.

1. Open the Switch Administration window.

2. Disable the switch, as described in “Enabling and disabling a switch” on page 46.

You can change the interoperability configurations only to a disabled (offline) switch. You will

only be able to disable the switch if the Admin Domain you are logged into owns the switch.

3. Click the Configure tab, and then click the Interoperability subtab.

FIGURE 40 Configure tab, Interoperability tab

4. Select the mode and click Apply.

5. Enable the switch.