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Fabric zoning is sent to the switch from the fabric.
All ports will be GL_Ports.
The default IP address 10.0.0.1 is assigned to the switch without a gateway or
boot protocol configured (RA RP, BOO TP, and DH CP ).
If you are adding a switch to a fabric and do not want to accept the default fabric
configuration, do the following:
1. If the switch is not new from the factory, reset the switch to the factory
configuration before adding the switch to the fabric by selecting Restore Factory
Defaults in the Switch menu from the faceplate display.
2. If you want to manage the switch through the Ethernet port, you must first
configure the IP address using the Network Properties dialog or the
Configuration Wizard.
3. Configure any special switch settings. To open the Zoning Config dialog, open
the Zoning menu, and select Edit Zoning Config.
4. Plug in the inter-switch links (ISL), but do not connect the devices.
5. Configure the port types for the new switch using the Port Properties dialog. The
ports can be G_Port, GL_Port, F_Port, FL_Port, or Donor.
6. Connect the devices to the switch.
7. Make any necessary zoning changes using the Edit Zoning dialog. To open the
Edit Zoning dialog, open the Zoning menu, and select Edit Zoning. To open the
Zoning Config dialog, open the Zoning menu, and select Edit Zoning Config.
Replacing a Failed Switch
The archive/restore works for all switches. However, the Restore menu item is not
available for the in-band switches. You can only restore a switch out-of-band (the
fabric management switch). Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 will archive and restore
only the settings that can be configured with Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007. Refer to
“Archiving a Switch” on page130 and “Restoring a Switch” on page 131 for
information about archive and restore. Use the following procedure to replace a
failed switch for which an archive is available.
1. At the failed switch:
a. Turn off the power and disconnect the AC power cords.
b. Note port locations and remove the interconnection cables and SFPs.
c. Remove the failed switch.