Q-Logic 8C/16 manual Changing Port Speeds, Changing Port Modes

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5 – Managing Ports Configuring Ports

5.2.2

Changing Port Speeds

The SANbox2 switch ports are capable of transmitting and receiving at 1 or 2 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 ports in the faceplate display.

2.Open the Port menu and select Port Properties.

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

4.Choose the Apply 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.
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 dialog.

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.

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