Meridian Data 1 manual Viewing Fibre Channel Port Statistics, Viewing SFP Information

Port Setting Information

The table below shows the type of attached topology you will achieve based on your connection type and the configured topology you select.

Fibre Channel Attached Topology

Configured Topology

Connection Type

N-Port

NL-Port

Switch

Fabric Direct

Public Loop

Direct

Point to Point

Private Loop

Example 1: If you connect the Astra ES to a Fibre Channel switch and select NL-Port topology, you will create a Public Loop attached topology.

Example 2: If you have a Point to Point attached topology, you made a direct connection (no switch) and selected N-port topology.

Note

In some cases, HBA settings to N-Port only work if connected to the switch. Refer to your HBA manual for more information.

Viewing Fibre Channel Port Statistics

To view statistics for the Fibre Channel ports:

1.Click the Subsystem icon in Tree View.

2.Click the Administrative Tools icon.

3.Click the Fibre Channel Management icon.

4.Click the Statistic tab in Management View.

The statistics for all Fibre Channel ports are shown.

Clearing Statistics

Viewing SFP Information

SFPs (small form-factor pluggable) transceivers connect the ports the Astra ES controllers to the Fibre Channel fabric.

To view SFP information:

1.Click the Subsystem icon in Tree View.

2.Click the Administrative Tools icon.

3.Click the Fibre Channel Management icon.

4.Click the SFP tab in Management View.

The SFP information for all Fibre Channel ports is shown.

SFP Information

•Connector – Type of connector

•Transceiver – SFP

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