4 – InstallationAdding a Switch to an Existing Fabric59096-04 A 4-21A4.4Adding a Switch to an Existing FabricIf there are no special conditions to be configured for the new switch, simply plugin the switch and the switch becomes functional with the default fabricconfiguration. The default fabric configuration settings are as follows: Fabric zoning is sent to the switch from the fabric All ports will be GL_Ports The default IP address 10.0.0.1 is assigned to the switch without a gatewayor boot protocol configured (RARP, BOOTP, and DHCP).If you are adding a switch to a fabric and do not want to accept the default fabricconfiguration, do the following:1. If the switch is not new from the factory, reset the switch to the factoryconfiguration before adding the switch to the fabric.2. If you want to manage the switch through the Ethernet port, you must firstconfigure the IP address.3. Plug in the inter-switch links (ISL), but do not connect the devices.4. Configure the port types for the new switch. The ports can be G_Port,GL_Port, F_Port, FL_Port, or Donor.5. Connect the devices to the switch.6. Make any necessary zoning changes.4.5Installing Feature License KeysRefer to “Feature Licensing” on page 3-6 for information about available licensekeys. To install a license key using QuickTools, do the following:1. Open the Switch Menu and select Features to open the Feature Licensesdialog.2. In the Feature Licenses dialog, click the Add button to open the Add LicenseKey dialog.3. In the Add License Key dialog, enter the license key in the Key field.4. Click the Get Description button to display the upgrade description.5. Click the Add button to upgrade the switch. Allow a minute or two for theupgrade to complete.To upgrade a switch using the command line interface, refer to the Featurecommand in the SANbox 5000 Series Fibre Channel Switch Command LineInterface Guide.
