VTRAK M-CLASS Product Manual

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• Configured Topology – N-Port (Point-to-Point), NL Port (Arbitrated Loop) or
Auto (self-setting)
• Hard ALPA – Address can be 0 to 254. 255 means this feature is disabled.
An ALPA identifies a port in an arbitrated loop.
To access this tab:
1. Click the Subsystem icon in Tree View.
2. Click the Administrative Tools icon.
3. Click on the Fibre Channel Management icon.
4. Click the Port tab in Management View
5. Click the Port1 or Port2 link in Management View.
The table below shows the type of attached topology you will achieve based on
your connection type and the configured topology you select:
Example 1: If you connect the VTrak to a Fibre Channel switch and select NL-
Port topology, you will create a Public Loop attached topology.
Example 2: If you have a Point to Point attached topology, you made a direct
connection (no switch) and selected N-port topology.
Fibre Channel Statistics
The Fibre Channel Management–Statistic tab enables you to view statistics of the
Ports on the Controller, including:
• Time since last reset
• Number of frames sent
• Number of frames received
Fibre Channel Attached Topology
Configured Topology
Connection Type N-Port NL-Port
Switch Fabric Direct Public Loop
Direct Point to Point Private Loop
Note
In some cases, HBA settings to N-Port only work if connected to
the switch. Refer to your HBA manual for more information.