HP storageworks 2/32, Installation Manual

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Installing and Configuring the Edge Switch 2/32
65 Edge Switch 2/32 Installation Guide
Configure Ports (FICON Management Style)
If the switch is set to FICON management style, perform this procedure to enable
extended distance operation and LIN alerts for Fibre Channel ports. Then,
continue to “
Configure Port Addresses (FICON) ” on page 66 to define port
names, configure ports as blocked or unblocked, and define the control unit port
(CUP).
To configure switch ports:
1. At the Hardware View page for the selected switch, choose Configure >
Ports . The Configure Ports dialog box (FICON management style) displays
( Figure 19 ).
Figure 19: Configure Ports dialog box (FICON management style)
a. Click 10-100 km to enable extended distance buffering for a port. A
check mark in the box indicates extended distance operation up to 100
kilometers (through repeaters) is enabled.
b. Click LIN Alerts to enable or disable LIN alerts for a port. A check mark
in the box indicates alerts are enabled. When the feature is enabled and an
incident occurs on the link, an alert indicator (yellow triangle) displays at
the
Hardware View , Port List View , and Port Card View pages, and a
message is sent to configured e-mail recipients. LIN alerts are enabled by
default.