3 – Managing FabricsManaging the Fabric Database3-8 59097-00 A05. Configure the port types for the new switch using the Port Properties dialog.The 1-Gbps/2-Gbps/4-Gbps ports can be G_Port, GL_Port, F_Port, FL_Port,or Donor. The 10-Gbps ports can be a G_Port or F_Port.6. Connect the devices to the switch.7. Make any necessary zoning changes using the Edit Zoning dialog. To openthe Edit Zoning dialog, open the Zoning menu, and select Edit Zoning. Ifyou changed the Default Visibility setting in the Zoning Config dialog from Allto None, change that setting back to All. To open the Zoning Config dialog,open the Zoning menu, and select Edit Zoning Config.3.3.8Replacing a Failed SwitchThe archive/restore works for all switches. However, the Restore menu item is notavailable for the in-band switches. You can only restore a switch out-of-band (thefabric management switch). There are certain parameters that are not archived,and these are not restored by SANsurfer Switch Manager. Refer to ”Archiving aSwitch” on page 4-28 and ”Restoring a Switch” on page 4-28 for information aboutarchive and restore. Use the following procedure to replace a failed switch forwhich an archive is available.1. At the failed switch:a. Turn off the power and disconnect the AC cords.b. Note port locations and remove the interconnection cables and SFPs.c. Remove the failed switch.2. At the replacement switch:a. Mount the switch in the location where the failed switch was removed.b. Install the SFPs using the same ports as were used on the failedswitch.c. Attach the AC cords and power up the switch.3. Select the failed switch in the topology display. Open the Switch menu andselect Delete.CAUTION! Do not reconnect inter-switch links, target devices, andinitiator devices at this time. Doing so could invalidatethe fabric zoning configuration.
