I/O Stream Guard; Scan Device; Changing Port Symbolic Name - Qlogic SANbox 5602 User Manual

5 – Managing Ports
Configuring Ports
5.2.4

I/O Stream Guard

The I/O Stream Guard feature suppresses the generation of Registered State
Change Notification (RSCN) messages on a port basis. I/O Stream Guard should
be enabled only on ports connected to initiator devices. To configure the I/O
Stream Guard option using the Port Properties dialog, open the Port menu, and
select Port Properties. Click the radio button that corresponds to one of the
following options:
Enable: Suppresses the reception of RSCN messages from other ports for
which I/O Stream Guard is enabled.
Disable: Allows free transmission and reception of RSCN messages.
Auto: Suppresses the reception of RSCN messages under the following
conditions:
5.2.5

Scan Device

The Device Scan feature queries the connected device during login for FC-4
descriptor information. Disable this parameter only if the scan creates a conflict
with the connected device.
5.2.6

Changing Port Symbolic Name

To change the symbolic name of a port from the faceplate display, do the
following:
1. Open the faceplate display and select a port.
2. Open the Port menu and select Port Symbolic Name.
3. In the Port Symbolic Name dialog, choose one of the following:
4. Click the OK button.
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The port is connected to an initiator device with an HBA.
The Scan Device option is enabled.
Enter a new name for the port in the Set Port Symbolic Name field.
Check the Restore Default Port Symbolic Name check box to restore
the default name.
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