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Galaxy G3G12 / G3G16 - Installation and Hardware Reference Manual
173 Section 5 Management with CLU
Fibre Channel Attached Topology
Configured Topology
Connection
Type
N-Port NL-Port
Switch Fabric Direct Public Loop
Direct Point to Point Private Loop
Example 1: If you connect the Galaxy3G 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.
Note
In some cases, HBA settings to N-Port only work if connected to
the switch. Refer to your HBA manual for more information.
Viewing SFP Information
To view information about the SFPs (small form-factor plugable transceivers):
1. From the Main Menu, highlight Fibre Channel Management and press Enter.
2. Highlight Fibre Channel Ports and press Enter.
3. Highlight Fibre Channel Port 1 or Port 2 and press Enter.
4. Highlight Fibre Channel Port SFP and press Enter.
The screen displays information about the SFP transceiver. There are no user settings on this screen.
Viewing Fibre Channel Port Statistics
To view port statistics:
1. From the Main Menu, highlight Fibre Channel Management and press Enter.
2. Highlight Fibre Channel Ports and press Enter.
3. Highlight Fibre Channel Port 1 or Port 2 and press Enter.
4. Highlight Fibre Channel Port Statistics and press Enter.
This screen displays statistics for this port. There are no user settings on this screen.
Viewing Fibre Channel Initiators
1. From the Main Menu, highlight Fibre Channel Management and press Enter.
2. Highlight Fibre Channel Initiators and press Enter.
A list of initiators appears.
To create an initiator, see Creating an Initiator below.