Q-Logic 59022-03 D manual Changing Port Modes, Port Speeds

5 – Managing Ports	￿
Configuring Ports

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

5.2.3

Changing Port Modes

The SANbox2 switch ports support both public and private devices as single devices or in loops. The ports can be configured to self-discover the proper mode to match the device or switch to which it is connected. Table 5-9describes the port modes. To change the port mode, do the following:

1.Select one or more ports in the faceplate display.

2.Open the Port menu and select Port Properties to open the Port Properties window.

3.Choose the Port Modes radio button that corresponds to the port mode you want.

4.Choose the OK button to write the new port mode to the switch.

	Table 5-9. Port Modes
State	Description
F_Port	Fabric port - Supports a single public device (N_Port).
FL_Port	Fabric loop port - Supports a loop of up to 126 public devices (NL_Port).
TL_Port	Translated loop port - Supports a loop of up to 126 private target or
	initiator devices capable of communicating with up to 63 public or private
	devices on other ports. Refer to the Installation Guide for your switch for
	more information about TL_Ports.
G_Port	Generic port - Self discovers as an F_Port or an E_Port.
GL_Port	Generic loop port - Self discovers as an F_Port, FL_Port, or an E_Port.
Donor	Donor port - Allows buffer credits to used by another port.

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