Chapter 1. IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch - QLogic

The port settings or characteristics are configured using the Port Properties dialog
shown in Figure 38. To open the Port Properties dialog, select one or more ports,
open the Port menu, and then select Port Properties.
Port symbolic name
Figure 38. Port Properties dialog
Notes:
Use the Select to Propagate Changes to Entire Column options to propagate the same
change to all selected ports; select the options before making a change to a port.
To change the symbolic name of a port, do the following:
1. Open the faceplate display and select a port.
2. Open the Port menu and select Port Properties to open the Port Properties
dialog.
3. Click inside the Symbolic Name field, and enter a new name for the port in the
port symbolic name.
4. Click the OK button.
Port states
The port operational state refers to the actual port state and not the administrative
state you may have assigned. The port administrative state refers to the
user-requested state. Refer ”Port operational states” on page 5-91 to for more
information. Port administrative states have two forms: the configured
administrative state and the current administrative state. Refer ”Port administrative
states” on page 5-91 to for more information.
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