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5 – Managing Ports
Configuring Ports
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5.2.3
Changing Port Modes
The SANbox2 switch ports support both public and private devices as single
devices or in loops. The ports can be configured to self-discover the proper mode
to match the device or switch to which it is connected.
devices or in loops. The ports can be configured to self-discover the proper mode
to match the device or switch to which it is connected.
modes. To change the port mode, do the following:
1.
Select one or more ports in the faceplate display.
2.
Open the Port menu and select Port Properties to open the Port Properties
window.
window.
3.
Choose the Port Modes radio button that corresponds to the port mode you
want.
want.
4.
Choose the OK button to write the new port mode to the switch.
Table 5-8. Port Speeds
State
Description
Auto-Detect
Matches the transmission speed of the connected device. This is the
default.
default.
1Gb
Sets the transmission speed to 1 Gbps.
2Gb
Sets the transmission speed to 2 Gbps.
Table 5-9. Port Modes
State
Description
F_Port
Fabric port - Supports a single public device (N_Port).
FL_Port
Fabric loop port - Supports a loop of up to 126 public devices (NL_Port).
TL_Port
Translated loop port - Supports a loop of up to 126 private target or
initiator devices capable of communicating with up to 63 public or private
devices on other ports. Refer to the Installation Guide for your switch for
more information about TL_Ports.
initiator devices capable of communicating with up to 63 public or private
devices on other ports. Refer to the Installation Guide for your switch for
more information about TL_Ports.
G_Port
Generic port - Self discovers as an F_Port or an E_Port.
GL_Port
Generic loop port - Self discovers as an F_Port, FL_Port, or an E_Port.
Donor
Donor port - Allows buffer credits to used by another port.