QLOGIC SWITCH INTEROPERABILITY GUIDE PAGE 39
VERSION 1.0, MARCH 2003
Brocade SilkWorm 3900 and SilkWorm 12000 Switches
Integration Checklist
The following steps must be completed to successfully merge Brocade 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 page40).
✓Ensure that each switch has a unique Domain ID and that it falls within the proper range
(see “Domain ID Configuration” on page41).
✓Set all switches to the appropriate timeout values (see“Timeout Values” on page48).
✓Ensure that all Zone set and Zone names are unique and conform to ANSI T11 standards
(see “Active Zone Set Names” on page55).
✓Ensure that all zone members are specified by WWPN (see “Zone Types” on page62).
✓Ensure that all Brocade switches are configured for Interoperability mode (see“Operating Mode
Configuration” on page 68).
✓Ensure that Brocade’s Platform Management Server is disabled (see“Brocade Specific
Configuration” on page 68).
✓Verify that the fabrics have successfully merged (see“Successful Integration Checklist” on
page 69).