Installing and Configuring the Edge Switch 2/32

•Use Open Systems mode for all other (non-FICON) Fibre Channel environments.

Configure Fabric Operating Parameters

Use procedures in this section to set parameters on the switch for fabric operation through the Configure Fabric Parameters dialog box. These operating parameters are stored in NV-RAM on the switch.

1.The switch must be offline to change parameters in this dialog box. If it is not and you activate values, a dialog box displays prompting you to set the unit offline.

CAUTION: Setting the switch offline terminates all Fibre Channel connections.

To set the unit offline:

a.Choose Maintenance > Set Online State from the Product Manager window. The Set Online State dialog box displays.

b.Click Set Offline. A warning box displays asking you to confirm the offline state.

c.Click OK.

2.Choose Configure > Operating Parameters > Fabric Parameters from the Product Manager window. The Configure Fabric Parameters dialog box displays, as shown in Figure 2–21.