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Hardware Operations
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ED-64M Director Operating Features
Hardware Operations
This section introduces hardware operations that affect the ED-64M.
Updating Firmware
The Connectrix service processor’s fixed disk can contain a library of
firmware versions for downloading to any ED-64M managed by the
Connectrix service processor. Because the CTP card contains two
memory regions for storing firmware, new firmware can be loaded
(sent) to the director without disrupting port operation. This is true
even if the director contains only a single CTP card.
Blocking and
Unblocking Ports
An entire port card (four ports) can be blocked or unblocked, or ports
can be blocked or unblocked on an individual basis. When a port is
blocked, the port is automatically set off line, and continuously
transmits OLS. When a port is unblocked, the port is automatically
set on line.
When a director port is blocked, operation of an attached Fibre Channel
device is disrupted. Do not block director ports unless directed to do so by a
procedural step or the next level of support.
Director
Operational States
The director can have one of the following operational states:
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On line — When the director is in the on-line state, all of the
unblocked ports are allowed to log in to the fabric and begin
communicating. Devices can connect to the director if the port is
not blocked and can communicate with another attached device if
both devices are in the same zone or if the default zone is enabled.
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Off line — When the director is in the off-line state, all the
installed ports are off line. The ports transmit OLS, and they
cannot accept a login for connection from an attached device. All
ports in the director, including E_Ports, are placed off line
regardless of whether they were blocked or unblocked and the
director is removed from a multiswitch fabric.
Change the operational state of the director through the Product
Manager using the Set Online State option. Refer to Setting the Online
State on page 7-8 for details.
Summary of Contents for Connectrix ED-64M
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