QLOGIC SWITCH INTEROPERABILITY GUIDE PAGE 93
VERSION 1.0, MARCH 2003
Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches
Integration Checklist
The following steps must be completed to successfully merge Cisco and QLogic fabrics. The
remainder of this section provides detailed instructions and examples.
ATTENTION!!
■Backup the current configuration prior to performing the following steps so that the
configuration is available if something goes wrong.
■Disruptions in the fabric can occur as a result of performing the following steps. Therefore,
it is recommended that these changes be done during down time or off-peak hours.
✓Verify that the correct version of switch firmware is installed on each switch (see“Supported
Switches and Firmware Versions” on page94).
✓Ensure that each switch has a unique Domain ID and that it falls within the proper range
(see “Domain ID Configuration” on page94).
✓Set all switches to the appropriate timeout values (see“Timeout Values” on page100).
✓Ensure that all Zone set and Zone names are unique and conform to ANSI T11 standards
(see “Active Zone Set Names” on page107).
✓Ensure that all zone members are specified by WWPN (see “Zone Types” on page113).
✓Verify that the fabrics have successfully merged (see“Successful Integration Checklist” on
page 118).
Configuration Limitations
No limitations exist when merging Cisco and QLogic fabrics; all features are fully supported and
comply with industry standards.