2–Managing FabricsReplacing a Failed Switch2-6 59266-01 B3. Configure any special switch settings. To view the Zoning Config dialog box,on the Zoning menu, click Edit Zoning Config.4. Plug in the ISLs, but do not connect the devices.5. Configure the port types for the new switch using the Port Properties dialogbox.6. Connect the devices to the switch.7. To make any necessary zoning changes, on the Zoning menu, click EditZoning to view the Edit Zoning dialog box.Replacing a Failed SwitchUse the following procedure to replace a failed switch for which an archive isavailable.1. Turn off the power to the failed switch and disconnect the AC cords. Noteport locations and remove the interconnection cables and small form-factorpluggable (SFPs).2. Remove the failed switch.3. Mount the replacement switch in the location where the failed switch wasremoved.4. Install the SFPs using the same ports that were used on the failed switch.Do not reconnect inter-switch links, target devices, and initiator devices atthis time. Doing so could invalidate the fabric zoning configuration.5. Attach the AC cords and power up the switch.6. Connect the Ethernet port to the LAN used for Enterprise Fabric Suite andconfigure the IP address using the Network Properties dialog box or theConfiguration Wizard.7. Restore the configuration on the replacement switch:a. Open a new fabric through the replacement switch.b. On the faceplate display for the replacement switch on the Switchmenu, click Restore.c. In the Restore dialog box, enter the archive file from the failed switchor browse for the file.d. Click Restore.8. On the Switch menu, click Reset Switch to reset the replacement switch toactivate the configuration. This configuration comes from the failed switch,including the domain ID and the zoning database.
