McDATA 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 User Manual page 56

Configuring Ports
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5. Select from the drop-down list in the Type column to configure the
port type. Available selections are:
• G_Port—Generic port.
• F_Port—Fabric port.
• E_Port—Expansion port.
• GX_Port—Generic mixed port. Use this selection to configure
a port as a generic loop port (GL_Port). The port automatically
negotiates any connection type (loop devices only).
• FX_Port—Fabric mixed port. Use this selection to configure a
port as a fabric loop port (FL_Port). The port automatically
negotiates only F_Port and FL_Port connections, which are
available on loop devices only.
NOTE: On the 12-Port Switch, the E_Port, G_Port, and GX_Port options are
not valid, unless the Fabric Capable feature is enabled. For more information,
see the McDATA Sphereon 4300 Switch Installation and Service Manual
(620-000171).
6. Select from the drop-down list in the Speed column to configure
the port transmission rate. The drop-down list only contains the
configured speeds for each individual port. For example, on a
10 Gb port, the drop-down list only displays one choice, 10
Gb/sec.
• Negotiate—Auto-negotiate between 1.0625 and 2.125 gigabits
per second (Gbps) operation. This is valid only on products
that are capable of 2 Gbps operation.
• 1 Gb/sec—1.0625 Gbps operation.
• 2 Gb/sec—2.125 Gbps operation.
• 4 Gb/sec—4.25 Gbps operation.
• 10 Gb/sec—10.0 Gbps operation.
NOTE: The Speed parameter is not valid for all products.
7. Click OK to save and activate the changes. The message Your
changes to the port configuration have been successfully
activated appears.
8. If the product is offline, set the product online by selecting the
Switch Online check box on the Configure menu.