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Figure 2–21: Configure Fabric Parameters dialog box

NOTE: Ordinarily, you do not need to change values in this dialog box from their defaults. The only exception is the Preferred Domain ID. Change this value if the switch will participate in a multiswitch fabric.

3.Use information under “Fabric Parameters” to change settings as required for parameters in this dialog box.

4.After you change settings, click the Activate button.

5.Back up the configuration data when you are finished configuring the switch.

Fabric Parameters

Configure the following parameters as required by your fabric.

BB_Credit

Configure the switch to support buffer to buffer credit (BB_Credit) from 1 through 60. This is the value used for all ports, except those configured for extended distance buffering (10-100 km). The default value is 16. For a description of the buffer-to-buffer credit, refer to the industry specification, Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling Interface.