QLOGIC SWITCH INTEROPERABILITY GUIDE PAGE 263
VERSION 1.0, MARCH 2003
Sun StorEdge Network 2 Gb FC Series Switches
Integration Checklist
The following steps must be completed to successfully merge Sun 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 page264).
✓Ensure that each switch has a unique Domain ID and that it falls within the proper range
(see “Domain ID Configuration” on page265).
✓Set all switches to the appropriate timeout values (see“Timeout Values” on page272).
✓Ensure that all Zone set and Zone names are unique and conform to ANSI T11 standards
(see “Active Zone Set Names” on page279).
✓Ensure that all zone members are specified by WWPN (see “Zone Types” on page286).
✓Verify that the fabrics have successfully merged (see“Successful Integration Checklist” on
page 292).
Configuration Limitations
The following QLogic software features are not supported in Sun fabrics.
■Virtual Private Fabric (VPF) Zoning
■Access Control List (ACL) Zoning
■I/O PathGuard
■I/O StreamGuard
No limitations exist when merging Sun and QLogic fabrics; all features are fully supported and
comply with industry standards.