Reference Guide

Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference 619
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portCfg
Notes
IPv6 addresses are supported except for inband management. IP Security enabled FCIP Tunnels cannot use IPv6
circuits on FX8-24 blade.
The execution of this command is subject to Virtual Fabric restrictions that may be in place. Refer to "Using Fabric
OS Commands" and "Command Availability" for details.
Some of the features supported by this command may require a license.
The Fabric OS port configuration commands are not supported on FCoE ports.
Function Commands supported on all platforms
Synopsis portcfg action [slot/]port arguments
Description Use this command to configure the following parameters on a local FC port.
• portcfg mirrorport - Configure a mirror port on the local port.
• portcfg rscnsupr - Manage registered state change notification (RSCN) suppression on the local port.
Operands This command has the following operands:
slot
For bladed systems only, specifies the slot number of the port to be configured, followed by
a slash (/).
port[-port]
Specifies a single port or a range of ports, for example, 3-22 or 1/3-8. port ranges are
supported only with the rscnsupr option.
rscnsupr
Manages Registered State Change Notification (RSCN) suppression on the local port.
RSCN suppression is configurable only on FC ports. The syntax for portCfg rscnsupr is as
follows:
portcfg rscnsupr [slot/]port[-port] mode
The following modes are supported with the rscnsupr option:
--disable
Disables the configuration. When disabled, device changes on the port generate an RSCN
to all other end devices that are zoned with this one. By default, RSCN suppression is
disabled on all ports.
--enable
Enables the configuration. When enabled, any device changes on the port will not generate
an RSCN to any other end device.