HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 8B Getting Started Guide

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system configuration file, and password is the password for the user ID
specified.
Note The password operand is only required if you are using FTP.
5. Reboot the switch by entering the following command:
fastBoot
Next Steps
Specific tasks remain to be completed before the switch is fully operational
and manageable in your network with your equipment. These tasks and the
associated tools are described in the remaining documents shipped with the
product on the Documentation CD. This section provides specific guidance
for completing tasks that many users may need to do.
Setting QuickLoop Mode on Ports
The default configuration for a port is fabric mode. QuickLoop is used to
connect private hosts to private storage using the Fibre Channel network. A
QuickLoop zone, connecting two switches, may be used to expand the
number of private hosts and storage connected. An entire switch can be set
to operate in QuickLoop mode using the
qlEnable telnet command. A
port on a switch operating in Mixed mode can be set to or removed from
QuickLoop using the telnet commands
qlPortEnable and
qlPortDisable. See the QuickLoop User’s Guide for more details.
Setting Up Speed Negotiation
There are two methods for configuring the ports on the FC Entry Switch 8B
and FC Switch 8B. The port can be set to auto-sensing mode, which allows
the port to automatically be configured to the highest speed. Ports can also
be set to a fixed speed of either 1 or 2 Gbps.
To display the configuration settings of the ports on a switch, use the
portCfgShow. The port speed is displayed as 1G (fixed speed of 1
Gbps), 2G (fixed speed of 2 Gbps), or AN (auto-negotiate). To set the speed
level for all the ports on a switch, use the telnet command