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SOF Normal
(SOFnx)
The following delimiters identify the start of all frames other than the first frame of a Sequence based on class of service.
SOFnx is used to indicate SOFn1, SOFn2, SOFn3 and SOFn4.
SOF_n3:
Contains a code value of 0x36 indicating SOF Normal Class 3. The SOFn3 shall be used for all frames except
the first frame of a Sequence for Class 3 Service.
SOF Fabric (SOFf)
SOF_f:
Contains a code value of 0x28 indicating SOF Fabric. If an Nx_Port or Fx_Port receives a Class F frame,
indicated by an SOFf delimiter, it shall be discarded by the Nx_Port or Fx_Port. The receiving Nx_Port or Fx_Port may
send an R_RDY
FC-2 BERT - SOF Setup
End of Frame (EOF)
The End-of-Frame (EOF) delimiter is an Ordered Set that immediately follows the CRC and is transmitted on a word boundary. The
EOF delimiter designates the end of the frame content and is followed by Idles. There are three categories of EOF delimiters found in
the Fiber Channel standard, however the TX300/e only supports the first category that indicates that the frame is valid from the
sender's perspective and potentially valid from the receiver's perspective.
The following selections are available:
EOF_t:
Contains a code value of 0x42 indicating EOF Terminate. The EOFt indicates that the Sequence associated with this
SEQ_ID is complete. EOFt is used to properly close a Sequence without error.
EOF_n:
Contains a code value of 0x41 indicating EOF Normal. The EOFn identifies the end of frame when one of the other
EOF delimiters indicating valid frame content is not required.
FC-2 BERT - EOF Setup
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