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6 – Managing Ports
Configuring Ports
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6.2.2
Changing Port Speeds
Ports are capable of transmitting and receiving at 1 or 2 Gbps. The ports can be
configured for either transmission speed or to sense the transmission speed of the
device to which it is connected. Table 6-8 describes the port speeds. To change
the port speed, do the following:
1. Select one or more ports in the faceplate display.
2. Open the Port menu and select Port Properties.
3. Click the radio button that corresponds to the port speed you want.
4. Click the OK button to write the new port speed to the switch.
6.2.3
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. Table 6-9 describes the port types. 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 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.
Table 6-8. Port Speeds
State Description
Auto-Detect Matches the transmission speed of the connected device. This is the
default.
1Gb Sets the transmission speed to 1 Gbps.
2Gb Sets the transmission speed to 2 Gbps.
Table 6-9. Port Types
State Description
F_Port Fabric port - Supports a single public device (N_Port).
FL_Port Fabric loop port - Self discovers a single device (N_Port) or a loop of up
to 126 public devices (NL_Port).
G_Port Generic port - Self discovers as an F_Port or an E_Port.