McDATA 3032, 3232 Configure Port Addresses (FICON Mode)

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nickname will have exclusive attachment to the port if WWN
Binding is enabled. If a valid WWN or nickname is not entered in
this field, but the WWN Binding check box is checked (enabled),
then no devices can connect to the port. If you enter a WWN or
nickname in this field and do not place a check in the WWN
Binding checkbox, the WWN or nickname will be stored, and all
devices can connect to the port.
2. Use the vertical scroll bar as necessary to display additional port
information rows (up to 64 ports).
3. Click Activate to save the configuration information and close the
dialog box.
Configure Port
Addresses (FICON
Mode)
If the switch is set to FICON mode, perform this procedure to access
the switch matrix and define Fibre Channel port names, configure
ports as blocked or unblocked, and define the CUP name. Perform
this procedure in conjunction with Configure Ports (FICON Mode) on
page 2-86.
1. To configure switch port addresses: At the Hardware View for the
selected switch, click the Configure icon at the navigation control
panel and select the Addresses and Active options from the
Configure menu. The Configure Addresses - Active dialog box
displays.