Configuring Virtual Channel Settings; Configuring Arbitrated Loop Parameters - Brocade Communications Systems 8 Administrator's Manual

Configuring virtual channel settings

You can configure parameters for eight virtual channels (VC) to enable fine-tuning for a specific
application. You cannot modify the first two virtual channels because these are reserved for switch
internal functions.
ATTENTION
The default virtual channel settings are already optimized for switch performance. Changing the
default values can improve switch performance, but can also degrade performance. Do not change
these settings without fully understanding the effects of the changes.
VC Priority specifies the class of frame traffic given priority for a virtual channel.
Perform the following procedure to configure the virtual channel settings.
1. Open the Switch Administration window as described in
2. Disable the switch as described in
3. Select the Configure tab.
4. Select the Virtual Channel subtab.
5. Enter a value in the VC Priority field you want to change.
6. Click Apply.
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Configuring arbitrated loop parameters

Use the following procedure to configure arbitrated loop parameters.
1. Open the Switch Administration window as described in
2. Disable the switch as described in
3. Select the Configure tab.
4. Select the Arbitrated Loop subtab.
5. Select or clear the check boxes to enable or disable the corresponding arbitrated loop
6. Click Apply.
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Enable the switch as described in
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Enable the switch as described in
System configuration parameters
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"Enabling and disabling a switch"
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