Brocade OS Command Reference Manual Supporting Fabric OS v6.0.0 (53-1000599-01, October 2007)

506 Fabric OS Command Reference
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portShow
Displays the status of the specified port.
Synopsis portshow [slot/]port
portshow [options] [slot/]geport args optional_args
Description Use this command to display general port status and specific configuration parameters for the
specified port
If this command is executed for a specified port with no additional options, it displays general
status and configuration for that port. If executed with optional arguments for a gigabit Ethernet
port (GbE), the command displays specific FCIP related port configuration parameters, such as the
following:
• Address resolution protocol (ARP) entries
• IP interfaces on the GbE port
• Static routes on the IP interfaces
• Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) tunnel configuration settings
• Port Mode information
• FICON parameters
• VLAN tag configuration
• FTRACE settings
The output of this command may vary depending on the hardware platform and port type.
The execution of this command is subject to Admin Domain restrictions that may be in place.
In an AD context, if one of the L-ports or NPIV ports is a part of the current AD, the complete device
information attached to port will be shown in the output.
The following general information is displayed when the command is issued for a non-GbE port
without additional arguments:
portName Name assigned to the port by the portName command.
portHealth Current health of the port (requires a BrocadeFabric Watch license).
Authentication Authentication type and associated parameters (ifapplicable) used on the
port at port online.
None No authentication was performed.
FCAP FCAP authentication was performed.
DHCHAP DHCHAP authentication was performed. Also displays DH group and hash
type used for authentication.
portDisableReason Provides an explanation for the port's disabledstatus, if it has not been
disabled by portDisable or portCfgPersistentDisable.
portCFlags Port control flags.
portFlags A bit map of port status flags, including information on the type of port,
whether it is fully online, and whether logins have been accepted.
portType The port's type and revision numbers.