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initialization to verify that FC-AL devices are still logged in. It
is recommended this option be enabled for ports configured
for loop operation.
d. Select from the drop-down list in the Type column to configure
the port type. Available selections are:
• Generic mixed port (GX_Port). Use this selection to
configure a port as a generic loop port (GL_Port). This is
the default selection.
• Fabric mixed port (FX_Port). Use this selection to
configure a port as a fabric loop port (FL_Port).
• Generic port (G_Port).
• Fabric port (F_Port).
•Expansion port (E_Port).
e. Select from the drop-down list in the Speed column to
configure the port transmission rate. Available selections are:
• Auto-negotiate between 1.0625 and 2.125 gigabit per
second (Gbps) operation (Negotiate). This is the default
selection.
• 1.0625 Gbps operation (1 Gb/sec).
• 2.125 Gbps operation(2 Gb/sec).
2. Click Activate to save and activate the changes. The message Your
changes to the port configuration have been successfully
activated appears.
Configure Switch
Identification Perform this procedure to configure the switch name, description,
location, and contact person. The Name, Location, and Contact
variables configured here correspond respectively to the SNMP
variables sysName, sysLocation, and sysContact. These variables are
used by SNMP management workstations when obtaining data from
managed switches. To configure the switch identification:
1. At the Configure panel, click the Switch tab. The Switch page
displays with the Identification tab selected (Figure 2-90 on
page 2-111).
a. Type a switch name of 24 alphanumeric characters or less in
the Name field. Each switch should be configured with a
unique name.