5 – Managing Ports Configuring Ports
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State | Description |
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F_Port | Fabric port - Supports a single public device (N_Port). |
FL_Port | Fabric loop port - Self discovers a single device (N_Port) or a loop of up |
| to 126 public devices (NL_Port). |
TL_Port | Translated loop port - Supports a loop of up to 124 private target devices |
| capable of communicating with up to 63 |
| 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. |
| GL_Port is the default port mode. A single device on a public loop will |
| attempt to configure as an F_Port first, then if that fails, as an FL_Port. |
Donor | Donor port - Allows buffer credits to be used by another port. |
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5.2.4
Changing Buffer-to-Buffer Credits
SANbox2 switches negotiate with other switches to resolve differences in the number of port buffer credits. However, certain
Note: Changing
To change
1.Determine the number of credits per port for the
If the credits per port is equal to 12, stop here – no changes are needed.
If the credits per port is less than 12, proceed to step 2.
If the credits per port is greater than 12, you must extend credits for the affected SANbox2 port to increase the number of credits to match that of the