Configure Ports Dialog Box (Open Systems Mode) - HP StorageWorks 2/140 - Director Switch Product Manager Manual

Figure 3–5: Configure Ports dialog box (Open Systems Mode)
Ports are numbered from 0-63 on the Director 2/64, and 0-127 and 132-143 on the
Director 2/140. Note that for the Director 2/140, ports 128-131 are internal ports
and not available for external connections.
2. Type a name that reflects the end device connected through the port in the Name
field. For example, use XYZ Server, where XYZ is the brand name of the server.
3. Block or unblock operation for a port when you click the check box in the
Blocked column. When a check mark displays, the port is blocked.
4. Enable or disable extended distance buffering for the port when you click the
check box in the 10-100 km column. When a check mark displays, extended
distance buffering is enabled.
5. Enable or disable LIN alerts for the port when you click the check box in the LIN
Alerts column. When a check mark displays, LIN alerts are enabled.
NOTE: The factory default for LIN alerts is enabled.
6. Choose a port type when you click in the Type field and selecting from the list.
7. Prevent an unspecified device from being connected to the port when you click the
check box in the Port Binding column.
8. To set the data speed for the port, click in the Speed column for the port, and
choose 1 Gb/sec, 2 Gb/sec, or Negotiate. When you choose Negotiate, it allows
the port and attached device to negotiate the data rate.
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