Specifying Static or Preferred Domain IDs

When you assign a static domain ID type, you are requesting a particular domain ID. If the switch does not get the requested address, it will isolate itself from the fabric. When you specify a preferred domain ID, you are also requesting a particular domain ID; however, if the requested domain ID is unavailable, then the switch will accept another domain ID.

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

  1. Expand Fabricxx > VSANxx and then select Domain Manager in the Logical Domains pane for the fabric and VSAN that you want to configure the domain ID for.

You see the running configuration of the domain in the Information pane.

  1. Enter a value for the Config DomainID and click static or preferred from the Config Type drop-down menu to set the domain ID for switches in the fabric.
  2. Click Apply Changes to save these changes or click Undo Changes to drop any unsaved changes.


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