Q-Logic 59048-02 A Switch User Manual


 
2 – Using SANbox Manager
Using the Faceplate Display
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2.13.2
Port Views and Status
Port color and text provides information about the port and its operational state.
Green indicates active; gray indicates inactive. The faceplate display provides the
following views of port status corresponding to the View menu options in the
faceplate display. Refer to ”Monitoring Port Status” on page 6-2 for more
information about these displays.
Port mode
Port state
Port speed
Port media
2.13.3
Working with I/O Blades and Ports
I/O blades and ports are selectable and serve as access points for other displays
and menus. You select I/O blades and ports to display information about them in
their respective data windows or to modify them. Context sensitive popup menus
and properties windows are accessible through the I/O blade and port icons.
2.13.3.1
Selecting I/O Blades and Ports
You can select I/O blades and ports in the following ways. Selected blades are
highlighted blue.
To select an I/O blade or port, click the I/O blade or port in the faceplate
display.
To select a range of consecutive I/O blades or ports, select an I/O blade or
port, then press and hold the shift key and select another. The application
selects both end I/O blades or ports and those in between in sequence.
To select several non-consecutive I/O blades or ports, hold the Control key
while selecting.
To select all I/O blades or ports, right-click anywhere in the graphic window.
Select Select All Blades or Select All Ports from the popup menu.
To cancel a selection, press and hold the Control key and select it again.