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Chapter 23
Configuring FICON
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FICON Port Numbering
With reference to the FICON feature, ports in Cisco MDS switches are identified by a statically defined
8-bit value known as the port number. Port numbers are assigned based on the module and the slot in the
chassis. Port numbers cannot be changed and the first port in a switch always starts with a 0.
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Port-level configurations:
BB_credits for each port.
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Port security for each port.
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Enable beaconing for ports and the director unit
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Configure an alias name, instead of the WWN, for switches and attached node devices.
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Comprehensive security framework--The Cisco MDS 9000 Family supports RADIUS
authentication, Simple Network Management Protocol Version 3 (SNMPv3), role-based access
control, Secure Shell Protocol (SSH), Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), Fibre Channel
Security Protocol (FC-SP), VSANs, hardware-enforced zoning, LUN zoning, read-only zones,
ACLs, fabric binding and VSAN-based access control.
View the local accounting log to locate FICON events.
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Unified storage management--Cisco MDS 9000 FICON-enabled switches are fully IBM CUP
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standard compliant for in-band management using the IBM S/A OS/390 I/O operations console.
Port address-based configurations--port name, blocked or unblocked state, and the prohibit
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connectivity attributes.
Display the following information:
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Individual Fibre Channel ports, such as the port name, port number, Fibre Channel address,
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operational state, type of port, and login data.
Nodes attached to ports.
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Port performance and statistics.
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Store and apply configuration files.
FICON and Open Systems Management Server features if installed.
Enhanced Cascading Support
Set the date and time on the switch.
Configure SNMP trap recipients and community names.
Call Home configurations--director name, location, description, and contact person.
Configure preferred domain ID, FC ID persistence, and principle switch priority.
Sophisticated SPAN diagnostics--The Cisco MDS 9000 Family provides industry-first intelligent
diagnostics, protocol, decoding, and network analysis tools as well as integrated call-home
capability for added reliability, faster problem resolution, and reduced service costs.
Configure R_A_TOV, E_D_TOV
Perform maintenance tasks for the director including maintaining firmware levels, accessing the
director logs, and collecting data to support failure analysis.
Display and clear port-level incident alerts
Cisco MDS 9000 Fabric Manager Switch Configuration Guide
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