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Chapter1 Product Overview
Switching Modules
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Fibre Channel Port Modes The Fibre Channel switching modules provide auto-configuring Fibre Channel
ports that support Fibre Channel speeds of 1.0625Gbps and 2.125 Gbps and the
following port operational modes:
•Auto—An auto port can operate in E port, F port, FL port or TE port mode. The
port mode is determined during interface initialization.
•E—An expansion port (E port) interconnects two Fibre Channel switches.
•F—A fabric port (Fport) connects the switch to a peripheral host or storage
on the fabric’s end node (Nport) using a point-to-point (PTP) link. An F port
can only be attached to one Nport.
•FL—A fabric loop port (FL port) connects the switch to a public loop.
•Fx—An Fx port can operate in either F port or FL port mode. The Fx port
mode is determined during interface initialization.
•SD—A span destination port (SDport) acts as a snooper port in a switched
fabric environment.
Link Solid green Link is up.
Steady
flashing
green
Link is up (beacon used to identify port).
Intermittent
flashing
green
Link is up (traffic on port).
Solid
orange Link is disabled by software.
Flashing
orange A fault condition exists.
Off No link.
Table1-3 LEDs for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fibre Channel Switching
Modules (continued)
LED Status Description