Q-Logic 59048-02 A manual Resetting a Port, Designate Donor Ports

6 – Managing Ports Configuring Ports

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3.Designate Donor Ports: Select available ports and choose >> to move the port into the Selected Donor Port column shown in Figure 6-3. Match the number of ports needed with the number of designated donor ports. The port receiving the credits and the donor ports must reside on the same I/O blade. Choose Next.

Figure 6-3. Designate Donor Ports

4.Verify Requested Changes: Review the extended distance requests and the selected donor ports. Choose Finish.

5.Apply changes: Redistribute credits as requested.

6.Changes complete.

Note: As credits are used, the Port Status LEDs on the corresponding donor ports illuminate continuously. In addition, donor port Activity LEDs will reflect the same traffic as the recipient port. Donor ports whose credits are being used are unavailable to devices that are connected to them.

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Resetting a Port

The Reset Port option reinitializes the port using the saved configuration. To reset a port, do the following:

1.In the Faceplate Display, select the port(s) to be reset.

2.Open the Port menu and select Reset Port.

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