Installation guide

Software Operation Manual
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5.5.7.1 Channel Speed
Each FC Channel can be configured as 2 Gbps / 4 Gbps / 8 Gbps or use
"Auto" option for auto speed negotiation between 2Gb / 4Gb / 8Gb. The
controller’s default setting is "Auto", which should be adequate under most
conditions. The Channel Speed setting takes effect for the next connection.
That means a link down or bus reset should be applied for the change to take
effect. The current connection speed is shown at end of the row. You have to
click the "Fiber Channel Config" link again from the Menu Frame to refresh
display of current speed.
5.5.7.2 Channel Topology
Each FC Channel can be configured as Auto, Loop, Point-to-Point, Fabric or
Loop/MNID Topology. The controller’s default setting is "Auto" topology, which
takes precedence of Loop topology. Firmware restart is needed for any topology
change to take effect. The current connection topology is shown at end of the
row. You have to click the "Fiber Channel Config" link again from the Menu
Frame to refresh display of current topology. Note that current topology is
shown as "None" when no successful connection is made for the channel.
5.5.7.3 Hard Loop ID
This setting is effective only under Loop topology. When enabled, you can
manually set the Loop ID in the range from 0 to 125. Make sure this hard
assigned ID is not conflicted with any other devices on the same loop; otherwise
the channel will be disabled. It is good to disable the hard loop ID and let the
loop itself auto arrange the Loop ID