Moving a logical switch to a different fabric – Brocade Network Advisor SAN User Manual v12.3.0 User Manual

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Configuring Virtual Fabrics

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NOTE

When you close the Logical Switches dialog box, the logical fabric templates are automatically
deleted. Create the logical switches first, before closing the dialog box, to use the template.

Applying logical fabric settings to all associated logical switches

You can apply a selected logical switch configuration to all logical switches in the same fabric. This
configures the fabric parameters for the selected logical switch to all logical switches in the fabric.

1. Select Configure > Virtual Fabric > Logical Switches.

The Logical Switches dialog box displays.

2. Right-click anywhere in the Existing Logical Switches list and select Table > Expand All.

3. Right-click the logical switch for which you have configured logical fabric settings from the

Existing Logical Switches list and select Configure All.

The logical fabric configuration settings (Fabric tab) are applied to all logical switches in the
same fabric (determined by FID).

4. Click OK on the Logical Switches dialog box.

The Logical Switch Change Confirmation and Status dialog box displays with a list of all
changes you made in the Logical Switches dialog box.

The Re-Enable ports after moving them and QoS disable the ports while moving them check
boxes are selected by default.

NOTE

Ports are disabled before moving from one logical switch to another.

5. (Optional) Select the Unbind Port Addresses while moving them check box.

6. Click Start to send these changes to the affected chassis.

NOTE

Most changes to logical switches will disrupt data traffic in the fabric.

The status of each change is displayed in the Status column and Status area in the dialog box.

7. When the changes are complete, click Close.

Moving a logical switch to a different fabric

You can move a logical switch from one fabric to another by assigning a different fabric ID.

1. Select Configure > Virtual Fabric > Logical Switches.

The Logical Switches dialog box displays.

2. Right-click anywhere in the Existing Logical Switches list and select Table > Expand All.

3. Select the logical switch you want to move to another logical fabric.

4. Click Edit.

The Edit Properties dialog box displays.

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