Setgbicmode - HP StorageWorks 8B - FC Entry Switch Reference Manual

setGbicMode

Enable or disable GBIC mode.
Synopsis
setGbicMode [0|1]
Availability
admin
Description
Use this command to enable or disable the GBIC mode. If the mode operand is 1, GBIC mode is
enabled; if the mode operand is 0, GBIC mode is disabled. The mode is saved in flash memory and
stays in the GBIC remains in that mode until the next execution of setGbicMode.
The mode becomes active as soon as this command is executed. It does not require a reboot to take
effect.
The GBIC mode, when enabled, forces crossPortTest and spinSilk to limit testing to ports with
SFP present. Consequently, testing is limited to those ports with a suspected problem.
Operands This command has the following operand:
0|1
Example
To enable or disable GBIC mode:
See Also
crossPortTest
spinSilk
Fabric OS Reference
Specify 1 to enable GBIC mode or 0 to disable GBIC mode. The default value (if
no operand specified) is 0. This operand is optional.
switch:admin> setGbicMode 1
Committing configuration...done.
GBIC mode is now ON.
switch:admin> setGbicMode
Committing configuration...done.
GBIC mode is now OFF.
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