Advanced Switch Properties; Advanced Switch Properties Dialog; Timeout Values - Qlogic SANbox 9000 Series User Manual

4 – Managing Switches
Configuring a Switch
4.6.3

Advanced Switch Properties

Use the Advanced Switch Properties dialog to configure the timeout settings. The
Advanced Switch Properties dialog is available for only the entry switch. The
switch will automatically be taken offline temporarily and will be restored to its
original state after the changes are completed. To open the Advanced Switch
Properties dialog, open the Switch menu and select Advanced Switch
Properties. After making changes, click the OK button to put the new values into
effect.
The switch timeout values determine the timeout values for all ports on the switch.
Table 4-5
the same for all switches in the fabric.
Figure 4-8. Advanced Switch Properties Dialog
NOTE:
Parameter
R_A_TOV
E_D_TOV
4-20
describes the switch timeout parameters. The timeout values must be
Mismatched timeout values will disrupt the fabric. These should not be
changed unless absolutely necessary. Therefore, the switch must be
offline to change these values. Use the Switch Properties dialog to take
the switch offline.
Table 4-5. Timeout Values
Resource Allocation Timeout
frame could be delayed in the Fabric and still be delivered. The
default is 10000 milliseconds.
Error Detect Timeout
that an operation between two N_Ports could require. The default is
2000 milliseconds.
Description
—
represents the maximum time a
— r
epresents the maximum round trip time
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