Configuring An Ex_Port; Editing The Configuration Of An Ex_Port; Configuring Fcr Router Port Cost - Brocade Communications Systems 8 Administrator's Manual

Configuring an EX_Port

Use the following procedure to configure an EX_Port.
1. Select Tasks > Manage > FCR.
2. Select the EX_Ports tab.
3. Click New in the task bar to configure one or more EX_Ports.

Editing the configuration of an EX_Port

Use the following procedure to edit the configuration of an EX_Port.
1. Select Tasks > Manage > FCR.
2. Select the EX_Ports tab.
3. Select a port to configure, by clicking the row.
4. Click Edit Configuration in the task bar. This launches the port configuration wizard, which

Configuring FCR router port cost

In FCR, EX_Ports can be assigned router port cost. The cost of the link is a positive number. The
router port path or tunnel path is chosen based on the minimum cost per connection. If multiple
paths exist with the same minimum cost, there will be load sharing over these paths. If multiple
paths exist where one path costs lower than the others, then the lowest cost path is used.
Every link has a default cost. For an EX_Port 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, 4 Gbps, and 8 Gbps links, the default
cost is 1000. For a VEX_Port, the default cost is 10000. If the cost is set to 0, the default cost are
be used for that link.
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This launches the port configuration wizard, which guides you through the port configuration
process.
NOTE
The Brocade 7500, Brocade 7500E Extension , and Brocade FR4-18i switches do not require
Integrated Routing License for configuring EX_Port. Other FCR Capable switches and blades
require Integrated Routing License for configuring EX_Port.
Follow the instructions in the wizard to configure the EX_Port.
You must specify the Fabric ID and, if configuring an FC port, the speed and long distance
mode. You can select any unique fabric ID as long as it is consistent for all EX_Ports that
connect to the same edge fabric.
guides you through the port configuration process. The current configuration values are
displayed in the wizard steps.
NOTE
If you decide to configure a disabled port, the wizard provides the Enable Port after
configuration check box. If you select this check box, the disabled port is automatically
enabled after configuration. If you leave this box cleared, the port remains in the same state
after configuration.

Configuring an EX_Port

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