Major Switch Chassis Features
TL_Port Management
Refer to the Switch Management manual for more information. SANsurfer Switch management provides the following:
•The user may choose which ports (if any) are TL_Ports.
•The user may use Name Server Zoning or Hard Zoning to limit the number of Public devices that have access to a particular TL_Port to 31 devices or less.
•The user may disable the Auto Learning feature for any TL_Port. The default for each TL_Port is Auto Learning enabled.
•The user may manage the translation entries list for any TL_Port connected to Private initiators. That is, the user may identify all
•SANsurfer provides a map of all AL_PAs on a Translated Loop. This viewable map includes information about which AL_PA addresses are being used by the TL_Port.
•SANsurfer provides a way to flag error conditions to the user.
•All switch management configuration information is stored in
•The user may clear the stored configuration information.
Major Switch Chassis Features
The following is an overview of the major features of the Switch chassis:
•A chassis can be defined as one of three stage types: Input/Output Transfer (IO/T), Cross Connect (CC), or SL Private Loop. An IO/T chassis supports all port types (F, FL, SL, TL, and T). A CC chassis supports only T_Ports as it serves as a bridge between many IO/T chassis. An SL Private Loop chassis supports SL_Ports and T_Ports. Refer to“Three
•You have the option to add a second power supply for total power supply redundancy. When there are two power supplies, they each become “hot pluggable”. Refer to “Power Supply(s)” on page
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