2CLI Commands
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3XUSRVH This command sets the allowed type for a port.
'HVFULSWLRQ A port can be configured as an F_Port, an E_Port, or a G_Port. On a
Sphereon 4500, a port can also be an Fx_port or Gx_port. The port
configurations function as follows:
•F_Port—cannot be used as an interswitch link, but may attach to a
device with an N_Port.
•E_Port—only other switches may attach to this type of port.
•G_Port—either a device or another switch may attach to this type
of port.
•Fx_Port — allows Arbitrated Loop operation in addition to the
functionality of an F_Port. (Sphereon 4500 only.)
•Gx_Port—allows Arbitrated Loop operation in addition to the
functionality of an F_Port or an E_Port. (Sphereon 4500 only.)
3DUDPHWHUV This command has two required parameters.
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portNumber Specifies the port number. Valid values are:
0–15 for the Sphereon 3016 and 3216
0–23 for the Sphereon 4500
0–31 for the Sphereon 3032 and 3232
0–63 for the Intrepid 6064
0–127 and 132–144 for the Intrepid 6140
portType Specifies the type of the port. Valid values are:
• eport
•fport
• gport
• fxport (Sphereon 4500 only)
• gxport (Sphereon 4500 only)