Specifying A Port Owner; Configuring Beacon Mode - Cisco MDS 9000 Series Configuration Manual

Specifying a Port Owner

switch(config)# interface fc1/1
Step 3
Configure a logical type for an interface:
switch(config-if)# switchport logical-type {auto | core | edge}
(Optional) Remove the logical type from an interface:
switch(config-if)# no switchport logical-type {auto | core | edge}
Specifying a Port Owner
Using the Port Owner feature, you can specify the owner of a port and the purpose for which a port is used
so that the other administrators are informed.
Note The Portguard and Port Owner features are available for all ports regardless of the operational mode.
To specify or remove a port owner, perform these steps:
Step 1 Enter configuration mode:
switch# configure terminal
Step 2
Select the port interface:
switch(config)# interface fc1/1
Step 3 Specify the owner of the switch port:
switch(config)# switchport owner description
The description can include the name of the owner and the purpose for which the port is used, and can be up to 80
characters long.
(Optional) Remove the port owner description:
switch(config)# no switchport owner
(Optional) Display the owner description specified for a port, use one of the following commands:
• switch# show running interface fc module-number/interface-number
• switch# show port internal info interface fc module-number/interface-number

Configuring Beacon Mode

By default, the beacon mode is disabled on all switches. The beacon mode is indicated by a flashing green
light that helps you identify the physical location of the specified interface. Note that configuring the beacon
mode has no effect on the operation of the interface.
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