Q-Logic 59048-02 A Switch User Manual


 
6 – Managing Ports
Configuring Ports
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3. Designate Donor Ports: Select available ports and choose >> to move the
port into the Selected Donor Port column shown in Figure 6-3. Match the
number of ports needed with the number of designated donor ports. The port
receiving the credits and the donor ports must reside on the same I/O blade.
Choose Next.
Figure 6-3. Designate Donor Ports
4. Verify Requested Changes: Review the extended distance requests and the
selected donor ports. Choose Finish.
5. Apply changes: Redistribute credits as requested.
6. Changes complete.
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Resetting a Port
The Reset Port option reinitializes the port using the saved configuration. To reset
a port, do the following:
1. In the Faceplate Display, select the port(s) to be reset.
2. Open the Port menu and select Reset Port.
Note: As credits are used, the Port Status LEDs on the corresponding donor
ports illuminate continuously. In addition, donor port Activity LEDs will
reflect the same traffic as the recipient port. Donor ports whose credits
are being used are unavailable to devices that are connected to them.