Specifications

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Compaq StorageWorks SAN Switch 16 Installation and Hardware Guide
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Port Type
To view the status of each port on the switch, press <Enter> while Port Type
displays on the front panel. Information displays starting with the top left port.
The definitions are summarized in the following table.
Table 4-4
Port Type Definitions
Display Port Type Definition
E E_Port An interswitch expansion port used to
connect to an E_Port on another switch to
build a larger switch fabric
F F_Port The fabric access port used to connect an
N_Port on another switch to control and
manage the switch fabric
L FL_Port A switch port connected to an arbitrated loop
G G_Port A generic port that can operate either as an
E_Port or an F_Port, but has not yet assumed
a specific function in the fabric
U U_Port A universal port that can operate as any other
port type
N N_Port Used within the switch for internal switch
control traffic; does not have an external
physical port
X N/A Indicates that no GBIC module is installed
Module Type
To view the type of GBIC module installed in a port, press <Enter> while
Module Type displays on the front panel. The output includes:
■ L = long-wavelength
■ S = short-wavelength