Q-Logic 59022-03 D Switch User Manual


 
5 Managing Ports
Displaying Port Information
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5.1.1.2
Displaying Port Operational States
To display the operational state on each port in the faceplate display, open the
View menu and select View Port States. Table 5-2 lists the possible operational
states and their meanings. The port operational state refers to actual port state
and not the administrative state you may have assigned.
5.1.1.3
Displaying Port Speeds
To display the speed of each port in the faceplate display, open the View menu
and select View Port Speeds. Table 5-3 lists the possible speeds.
Table 5-2. Port Operational States
State Description
On Online - port is active and ready to send data.
Ia Inactive - port operational state is offline, but administrative state is
online.
Off Offline - port is active, can receive signal, but cannot accept a device
login.
Tst Test - port is active and being tested.
Dn Down the port is inactive or shut off, not receiving a signal, and cant
be logged in.
Table 5-3. Port Speeds
State Description
1Gb A 1 Gbps transmission speed.
2Gb A 2 Gbps transmission speed.