Changing Port Types - Qlogic SANbox 5200 Series User Manual

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5.2.3

Changing Port Types

The ports can be configured to self-discover the proper type to match the device
or switch to which it is connected.
To change the port type, do the following:
1. Select one or more ports in the faceplate display.
2. Open the Port menu and select Port Properties or Port Properties 10G to
open the Port Properties dialog.
3. Click the Port Type radio button for the port type you want.
4. Click the OK button to write the new port type to the switch.
State
F_Port
FL_Port
G_Port
GL_Port
Donor
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Table 5-9
Table 5-9. Port Types
Fabric port - Supports a single public device (N_Port).
Fabric loop port - Self discovers a single device (N_Port) or a loop of up
to 126 public devices (NL_Port). 1-Gbps/2-Gbps only.
Generic port - Self discovers as an F_Port or an E_Port.
Generic loop port - Self discovers as an F_Port, FL_Port, or an E_Port.
GL_Port is the default port type. A single device on a public loop will
attempt to configure as an F_Port first, then if that fails, as an FL_Port.
1-Gbps/2-Gbps only.
Donor port - Allows buffer credits to be used by another port.
1-Gbps/2-Gbps only.
describes the port types.
Description
5 – Managing Ports
Configuring Ports
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