HP StorageWorks Multi-protocol Router Installation Guide (A7437-96003, September 2005)

Setting initial parameters48
Connecting the MP Router to the fabric
Before connecting the MP Router to the fabric, install the SFP transceivers (see ”Installing SFP
transceivers” on page 40). Verify that all the switches in the fabric use the correct port identifier (PID)
settings.
For complete information on setting the PID settings, see the
HP StorageWorks XPath OS 7.4.x
administrator guide
.
Use these steps to connect the MP Router to the fabric.
1. Check the MP Router for system and port status by entering the switchshow command at the
prompt.
The switchshow command provides detailed information about the MP Router. For more
information about this command, see the
HP StorageWorks XPath OS 7.4.x command reference
guide
.
2. Enter fabricshow to check the fabric for ISLs, switch names, or other status.
The fabricshow command provides general information about the fabric. For details about
this command, see the
HP StorageWorks XPath OS 7.4.x command reference guide.
3. To establish additional system parameters, use the configure command.
Viewing, adding, and removing licenses
Obtain the MP Router’s World Wide Number (WWN) to view and activate licenses.
NOTE: Enter switchshow to display the WWN.
See the following sections for information about viewing the current licenses, adding a license, or
removing a license:
• Viewing current licenses, page 48
• Adding a license, page 49
• Removing a license, page 50
Viewing current licenses
Use these steps to view the licenses enabled on the MP Router.
1. Log in to the MP Router as admin.
2. Enter the licenseshow command.
A list of the enabled licenses appears.