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ID from 0 to 125. Conflicts arise if two devices try to use the same loop ID, or if more than 126 devices and hosts are connected to the loop.

When the library’s address type is set to “soft,” the library’s loop ID is assigned dynamically whenever the Fibre Channel loop is initialized. When the library’s address type is set to “hard,” the library always requests the loop ID number you specify in the Configuration screen. If you assign a hard address to the library, make sure no other device on the loop uses the same hard address. If two devices on the same loop have hard addresses set to the same number, only one of the two devices will be accessible. Setting the library address type to “soft” avoids duplication of addresses, but the library address is subject to change any time the Fibre Channel loop initializes.

A hard address is recommended.

Disable Fabric Select this box to have the F-QIP switch login as a loop ID instead of on fabric.

Disable Initiator Check to disable the F-QIP as an initiator on the Loop or Fabric Switch. Initiator disabled is the default. Unless you are absolutely sure you have an environment that supports multi-initiators, you must disable the F-QIP as initiator. If you don’t, this could cause conflicts on the loop.

Exports a Logical Library Check here to configure a bus on the F-QIP to export a logical library.

Note: When configuring the Spectra 12000 library as one logical library, one bus on any QIP must have the option Exports a Logical Library enabled to provide the robotics control interface to a host. The Exports a Logical Library check box indicates that this bus is the one that will be assigned to control robotics

When partitioning the Spectra 12000 library into more than one logical library, each of the partitions must have one QIP bus export a logical library for robotics interface.

Emulation Select an identity you want the library to emulate. This is recommended only if software does not have native support.

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