Switch Manager
Port Type parametersThe ports can be configured to
1.Select one or more ports in the faceplate display.
2.Select Port > Port Properties. The Port Properties dialog box is displayed.
3.Click the Port Type option for the port type you want.
4.Click OK.
Table 27: Port types |
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State | Description |
F_Port | Fabric |
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FL_Port | Fabric loop |
| up to 126 public devices (NL_Port). |
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G_Port | Generic |
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GL_Port | Generic loop |
| is the default port type. A single device on a public loop attempts to |
| configure as an F_Port first; if that fails it attempts to configure as an |
| FL_Port. |
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Donor | Donor |
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Note: Interoperability Credits is not supported at this time.
Switches negotiate with other switches to resolve differences in the number of port buffer credits.
I/O Stream Guard parametersThe I/O Stream Guard feature suppresses the generation of Registered State Change Notification (RSCN) messages on a port basis. I/O Stream Guard should be enabled only on ports connected to initiator devices.
To suppress the generation of RSCN messages for the selected port, open the Port menu, and then click the Enable option in the I/O Stream Guard area of the Port Properties dialog box.
Device Scan parameterThe Device Scan feature queries the connected device during login for
To change the symbolic name of a port from the faceplate display:
1.Open the faceplate display and then select a port.
2.Select Port > Port Symbolic Name. The Port Symbolic Name dialog box is displayed.