Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual Supporting Fabric OS v6.3.0 (53-1001337-01, July 2009)

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portShow
Displays status and configuration parameters for ports and GbE ports.
Synopsis portshow [slot/][ge]port
portshow option [slot/]ge_port [optional_args]
portshow option [ all |ve_port] arguments [optional_arguments]
portshow option [ all |ge_port] arguments [optional_arguments]
Description Use this command to display general port status and specific configuration parameters for a
specified port, GbE port, or VE_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
(GbE) port or VE_Port, the command displays FCIP-related port configuration parameters specific to
the Brocade 7800/FX8-24 and the Brocade 7500/7500E/FR-18i platforms.
This command has been modified to support the display of FCIP tunnels on the Brocade 7800 and
FX8-24 platforms. As a result, the behavior of this command in Fabric OS v6.3.0 has changed.
You must use this command in a manner that honors the platform-specific differences in command
syntax and behavior. Some command options are not available on all platforms. Others behave
differently depending on the platform on which they are executed. Use the following section
headings to navigate this page.
• “General port status display commands (supported on all platforms)” on page 689
• “Port display commands supported on the Brocade 7800/FX8-24 and on the Brocade
7500/7500E/FR4-18i platforms” on page 695
• “Commands supported only on the Brocade 7800 and the Brocade FX8-24.” on page 698
• “Commands supported only on the Brocade 7500/7500E and FR4-18i.” on page 711
Each of these command groups is documented in a separate section that includes function,
synopsis, description, operands and examples. Use the hot links to jump to a specific section.
To display command usage on the switch, use portShow [action].
Notes The execution of this command is subject to Virtual Fabric or Admin Domain restrictions that may
be in place. Refer to chapter 1, "Using Fabric OS commands" and Appendix A, "Command
Availability" for details.
Some of the features supported by this command may require a license.
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 the port is shown in the output.
Function General port status display commands (supported on all platforms)
Synopsis portshow [slot/][ge]port
Description Use this command to display general port status and configuration parameters for the specified
port. This command is valid on all platforms, but the output is platform-specific and not all fields
are displayed on all platforms.