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FIGURE 60 Access Gateway to HBA
Static-static and static (HBA) - dynamic (AG) D_Port modes are supported .
Saving port mappings on an Access Gateway
Before configuring ports as D_Ports on a switch configured as an Access Gateway, you must remove
N_Port-to-F_Port and device (WWN) mappings. Fabric OS commands are available to save N_Port
mappings. Once you save them, you can display the saved N_Port mappings to reconfigure them after
D_Port is disabled. A command is also available to delete saved N_Port mappings.
For more details, refer to Chapter 2, "Configuring Ports in Access Gateway Mode," in the Access
Gateway Administrator's Guide.
Topology 4: HBA to switch
illustrates connectivity between an HBA and a switch. The letter F represents an F_Port to be
configured as a D_Port.
This topology supports static-static and dynamic (switch) - static (HBA) D_Port mode. In dynamic mode,
the switch port does not need to be configured explicitly as a D_Port. It comes up in D_Port mode when
it receives a request from the remote port.
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