Q-Logic MKII-BASE16 Switch User Manual


 
3-22 Switch Management
GigWorks MkII-16 Switch Model MKII-BASE16
59003-01 Rev. A Installer's/User's Manual
Switch Utilities — Setup
UDP Port # Box
This is the UDP Port Number the Utilities application uses to communicate with the
proper application in the Switch. The default port number is 5000.
Use Sequence Checkbox.
For future use.
Serial Port Radio Button (Legacy Switches only)
Press the Serial Port Radio Button to enable communication via the legacy Switch RS-232
port. and the local PC Serial Port.
COMx Selection Box (Legacy Switches only)
The COMx Selection Box allows you to select the COM port on the PC through-which
you want to communicate. You may select from COM1, COM2, COM3, or COM4.
UART Stats Read Button
The UART Stats Read button causes the Switch Utilities to read the UART
Statistics and display them in the Setup tab data window. These statistics come
from a set of 32-bit counters that are counting the number of messages sent and
received and the number of various errors. The UART Stats Clear button clears
these counters.
These statistics are the most useful in the field as an indication of the quality of
the RS-232 connection. If you are getting any errors, check the serial cable and its
connection to the COM port on the PC and the Utility connector on the Switch.
UART Stats Clear Button
The UART Stats Clear button resets the UART Statistics Counters.
Information Display Window
The Information Display Window displays the UART Statistics.
Display Clear Button
The Display Clear button clears the Information Display Window.