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• Configured Topology – N-Port (Point-to-Point), NL Port (Arbitrated Loop) or
Auto (self-setting)
• Hard ALPA – Address can be 0 to 254. 255 means this feature is disabled.
An ALPA identifies a port in an arbitrated loop.
To access this tab:
1. Click the Subsystem
2. Click the Administrative Tools
3. Click on the Fibre Channel Management
4. Click the Port tab in Management View
5. Click the Port1 or Port2 link in Management View.
The table below shows the type of attached topology you will achieve based on
your connection type and the configured topology you select:
Connection Type
Switch
Direct
Example 1: If you connect the VTrak to a Fibre Channel switch and select NL-
Port topology, you will create a Public Loop attached topology.
Example 2: If you have a Point to Point attached topology, you made a direct
connection (no switch) and selected N-port topology.
In some cases, HBA settings to N-Port only work if connected to
the switch. Refer to your HBA manual for more information.
Fibre Channel Statistics
The Fibre Channel Management–Statistic tab enables you to view statistics of the
Ports on the Controller, including:
• Time since last reset
• Number of frames sent
• Number of frames received
icon in Tree View.
Fibre Channel Attached Topology
Configured Topology
N-Port
Fabric Direct
Point to Point
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NL-Port
Public Loop
Private Loop
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