Q-Logic 5600 manual Changing Port Speeds

5 – Managing Ports Configuring Ports

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5.2.2

Changing Port Speeds

The 1/2/4-Gbps ports are capable of transmitting and receiving at 1-Gbps,

2-Gbps, or 4-Gbps. The ports can be configured for either transmission speed or to sense the transmission speed of the device to which it is connected. Table 5-8describes the port speeds. To change the port speed, do the following:

1.Select one or more 1/2/4-Gbps ports in the faceplate display.

2.Open the Port menu and select Port Properties.

3.Click the radio button that corresponds to the port speed you want.

4.Click the OK button to write the new port speed to the switch.

	Table 5-8. Port Speeds
State	Description
Auto-Detect	Matches the transmission speed of the connected device. This is the
	default.
1Gbps	Sets the transmission speed to 1-Gbps.
2Gbps	Sets the transmission speed to 2-Gbps.
4Gbps	Sets the transmission speed to 4-Gbps.
10Gbps	Sets the transmission speed to 10-Gbps.

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