McDATA 3000 manual Using the Ficon, Global Settings, Wizard

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Configuring a 1x1 Ethernet Wide Area Network

•E-Port (Cascaded ISL) - Select this option if the McDATA UltraNet systems are located between cascaded directors (switches) in a FICON ISL (Inter-Switch Link) configuration (E-Port).

•F-Port or N-Port - Select this option if the FICON interface is acting as an F-Port or N-Port connection.

9.Click the Next button.

The Create Data Path Wizard - Finish dialog box appears.

		10. Click Finish to complete the configuration of this data path and
		return to the Network Map.
		This completes the procedure for FICON data path mapping.
	Using the FICON	You may use the FICON Global Settings Wizard to configure the
	Global Settings	settings for FICON interfaces. These configuration settings are set to
	Wizard	default values when you add a FICON node. You can check the
		settings by clicking on a FICON node icon. A node properties dialog
		is displayed. The dialog has a Basic tab and an Advanced tab. You
		should not change settings without first consulting with a service
		representative unless you are very familiar with specific
		requirements for your site, do not use the FICON Global Settings.
		To start the FICON Global Settings wizard, do the following.
		1. Select the FICON from the Tools Menu.
		2. Select FICON Global Settings from the FICON submenu.
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