Operating System Software Instruction Manual

Settings Information
The SAS settings screen is divided into a list pane and a detail pane. The list pane displays a
summary of all SASs in the system. The detail pane displays detailed information about a single
SAS selected from the list pane.
The list pane provides the following information:
DescriptionColumn
The position of the port (in Node:Slot:Port format) in which the SAS is installed.Position
The type of port connection.Connection Mode
The connection type or port connection setting (Loop, Point, or Loop-point).Connection Type
The duplex speed: Half or Full.Configured Rate
Maximum rate of connection from the port.Max Rate
If disabled, each I/O generates a separate interrupt to the HBA port driver rather
than generating one interrupt for multiple I/O completion.
Interrupt Coalesce
The detail pane provides the same information as the detail pane for “Summary Information”
(page 56).
Viewing System Port Alerts
To view port alerts:
1. Navigate to the Ports screen.
2. In the Management Window, click the Alerts tab.
The Alerts tab is divided into a list pane and a detail pane. The list pane displays a summary of
all port alerts. The detail pane displays detailed information about a single alert selected from the
list pane.
58 Managing Ports