HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.3.x administrator guide (5697-0244, November 2009)
442 Configuring McData Open Fabric mode
Supported features
The following features are supported on HP StorageWorks switches in interoperability mode:
• Fabric Watch
• Fabric Access API functions
Accessible from HP StorageWorks switches only, but switch information for non- HP StorageWorks
switches is reported. The object information and zoning actions are configurable from the API.
• Brocade translative mode
Registers private storage target devices into the fabric, it can be used in a heterogeneous fabric if the
devices are connected directly to HP StorageWorks switches. The devices will be accessible from any
port on the fabric.
Unsupported HP StorageWorks Features
In a heterogeneous fabric, the following optional features are not supported and cannot be installed on
any HP StorageWorks switch in the fabric:
• Extended Edge PID format
• Quickloop and QuickLoop Zoning
• Secure Fabric OS
• Timer Server function
• Open E_Port
• Broadcast Zoning
• Management Server Service and FDMI
• QuickLoop Fabric Assist
• Remote Switch
• Extended Fabrics
• Trunking
• Alias Server
• Platform Service
• Virtual Channels
• FCIP
Configuration recommendations
The following is recommended when configuring an interoperable fabric:
• Avoid domain ID conflicts before fabric reconfiguration. Every switch in the fabric must have a unique
domain ID.
• When you are configuring multiple switches, you should wait for a fabric reconfiguration after adding
or removing each switch.
Configuration restrictions
In interoperable fabrics, the following restrictions apply:
• Do not use Extended Edge PID mode.
• There is an architecture maximum of 31 switches.
• Domain IDs must be in the 97 to 127 value range for successful connection to McData switches. The
firmware automatically assigns a valid domain ID, if necessary, when the interopmode command is
enabled on the switch.
• The fabricShow command only shows the WWN and domain ID for McDATA switches. No IP
address or switch name information is provided. Switches show all parameters.
• If you are managing zoning from your HP StorageWorks switch, then all HP StorageWorks switches
must have at least one direct connection to another HP StorageWorks switch. For example, you cannot