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Introduction

This document discusses the details on merging fabrics based on C-series and B-series Fibre Channel

switches into a single, standards-based, interoperable fabric. This document also provides information

on:

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Supported configurations

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Expected behavior

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Exceptions in the interoperability mode.

How to use this document

To configure and merge the C-series and B-series fabrics, see:

• Checklists for merging

• Merging fabrics and

For information about supported features, configurations, switch, OS, and storage system versions,

see:

• Expected behavior from Fibre Channel

• Interoperability mode behavior summary by switch

• Supported configuration rules and

Checklists for merging fabrics

This section lists the procedures for merging SAN fabrics based on B-series and C-series switches.

B-series merge preparation

Step 1: Verify switch firmware

Step 2: Verify/configure switch domain IDs and verify switch/fabric default

Step 3: Disable management

Step 4: Verify and configure fabric operating

Step 5: Verify zoning

Fabric interoperability: Merging fabrics based on C-series and B-series Fibre Channel switches applic-

fabrics, page 3

verification, page 9

services, page 10

guidelines, page 16

versions, page 4

server, page 5

mode, page 5

configuration, page 6

type, page 11

settings, page 4

ation notes