HP XP P9500 Storage - Manual (Page 133)

FC-AL or point-to-point should be used. Some fabric switches require you to specify point-to-point
to get the system running.
If no fabric switch is used, specify FC-AL.
NOTE: In Fibre Channel over Ethernet networks, Connection Type is fixed to P-to-P. Therefore,
you do not need to set Connection Type.
Example of FC-AL and point-to-point topology
Setting fibre channel topology
CAUTION: If you change settings while you are online to the hosts and the device is not recognized
from the hosts, restart the hosts.
Procedure 19 To set fibre channel topology
1. In the Storage Systems tree, click Ports/Host Groups.
2. In the Ports/Host Groups window, select the Ports tab.
3. Select the desired port.
4. Click Edit Ports.
5. In the Edit Ports window, select the Connection Type check box, and then select FC-AL or
P-to-P.
CAUTION: If a fabric switch is used, consult the documentation for the fabric switch to check
if your fabric switch requires point-to-point topology. Some fabric switches require point-to-point
topology to get the system running. To specify point-to-point topology, select P-to-P.
6. Click Finish.
7. In the Confirm window, confirm the settings, in Task Name type a unique name for this task
or accept the default, and then click Apply.
If Go to tasks window for status is checked, the Tasks window opens.
Configuring hosts
You can configure hosts in your storage system. You can also modify the host configuration with
LUN Manager when the system is in operation.
Read the following topics concerning host modes before configuring hosts:
•
“Configure hosts workflow” (page 134)
•
“Host modes for host groups” (page 134)
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