QLOGIC SWITCH INTEROPERABILITY GUIDE PAGE 183
VERSION 1.0, MARCH 2003
McDATA Sphereon 4500 Switch
Integration Checklist
The following steps must be completed to successfully merge McDATA 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 page184).
✓Ensure that each switch has a unique Domain ID and that it falls within the proper range
(see “Domain ID Configuration” on page184).
✓Set all switches to the appropriate timeout values (see“Timeout Values” on page192).
✓Ensure that all Zone set and Zone names are unique and conform to ANSI T11 standards
(see “Active Zone Set Names” on page201).
✓Ensure that all zone members are specified by WWPN (see “Zone Types” on page208).
✓Ensure that all McDATA switches are configured for Open Fabric Interoperability mode
(see “Operating Mode Configuration” on page214).
✓Verify that the fabrics have successfully merged (see“Successful Integration Checklist” on
page 219).
Configuration Limitations
When merging McDATA and QLogic fabrics, a maximum of 31 interconnected switches per fabric
can be configured. Otherwise, all features are fully supported and comply with industry standards.