Specifying a Preferred or Static Domain ID

If you change the configured domain ID, the change is only accepted if the new domain ID is included in all the allowed domain ID lists currently configured in the VSAN. Alternatively, you can also configure zero-preferred domain ID.

Note The 0 (zero) value can be configured only if you use the preferred option.

While the static option can be applied to runtime after a disruptive or nondisruptive restart, the preferred option is applied to runtime only after a disruptive restart.

Tip When the FICON feature is enabled in a given VSAN, the domain ID for that VSAN will remain in the static state. You can change the static ID value but you cannot change it to the preferred option.

To specify a preferred or a static domain ID, follow these steps: