Basic Information Dialog Box - HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/12 Installation Manual

The Port Basic Information dialog box is displayed
Figure 16

Basic Information dialog box

a. For each port to be configured, enter a port name of 24 or fewer alphanumeric characters in
the associated Name box.
The port name should identify the device to which the port is attached.
NOTE:
then click go.
b. Select or clear the check box in the Blocked column to block or unblock a port (default is
unblocked).
c. A check mark in the check box indicates the port is blocked. Blocking a port prevents the
attached device from communicating with the Edge Switch. A blocked port continuously
transmits the offline sequence (OLS).
d. Select or clear the check box in the FAN column to enable or disable the fabric address
notification (FAN) feature (default is enabled).
A check mark in the check box indicates FAN is enabled. When the feature is enabled, the
port transmits a FAN frame after loop initialization to verify that FC-AL devices are still
logged in. HP recommends enabling this option for ports configured for loop operation.
e. Select the port type from the Type list.
Available selections are:
• Generic mixed port (GX_Port)---Use this selection to configure a port as a generic loop
port (GL_Port). This selection is available only if enabled through an optional feature key.
38 Using the HAFM Basic interface
If you want to select another port, enter the port number in the Jump to Port box and
(Figure 16).