Chapter 8

Managing FCP in a clustered environment

About this chapter

If your storage systems are in a cluster, Data ONTAP provides multiple modes of operation required to support homogeneous and heterogeneous host operating systems. The FCP cfmode setting controls how the target ports

Log into the fabric.
Handle local and partner traffic for a cluster, in normal operation and in takeover.
Provide access to local and partner LUNs in a cluster.

This chapter provides an overview of each cfmode setting and describes how to change the default cfmode for requirements of your configuration.

Note
The cfmode setting of your cluster and the number of paths available must align with your cabling, configuration limits, and zoning requirements. For information about different configurations, see the online Fibre Channel Configuration Guide at http://now.netapp.com/NOW/knowledge/docs/san/
fcp_iscsi_config/QuickRef/FCPConfigurationGuide.pdf.

Topics in this chapter

This chapter discusses the following topics: