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Domains, Links, and Sync Groups Chapter 3, Getting Started with Xgig TraceControl
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For all Xgig blades, Port Number within the blade
Domain Names
Domains are given default labels in the format My Domain(X,Y,Z). The chassis/blade/port
designation will be the first port in the domain configuration. This provides a unique ID for the
domain. It is suggested that domains be renamed by the user.
You can rename a domain by double-clicking on the domain name or by selecting Rename
Domain
from the
Edit
menu.
Domain Name Examples:
My Domain(1,1,1) Default name assigned to a new domain whose first port is Chassis 1, Blade 1,
Port 1
John's Test Renamed domain
Port Names
Ports are given labels in the format AA Port(X,Y,Z) where AA is function of the blade (for
example, FC for Fibre Channel). The function indicator and the chassis/blade/port indicator cannot
be modified.
You can rename a port by double-clicking on the port name or by selecting Rename Port from the
Edit
menu. To return a port name to the default, right-click the port name and select
Set Default
Port Name .
Xgig Port Name Examples:
FC Port(1,3,4) Fibre Channel; Port 4 on Blade 3 in Chassis 1
GE Port(3,2,2) Gigabit Ethernet; Port 2 on Blade 2 in Chassis 3
FC Port(1,3,2) Fibre Channel; Port 2 on Blade 3 (single chassis)
GE Tims(2,1,1) Gigabit Ethernet; Port 1 on Blade 1 in Chassis 2 renamed “Tims”
Xgig Blade and Port Numbering
The diagram below shows how blades and ports are numbered for the chassis. Blades are
numbered by physical slot number in the chassis. For example, if no blade exists in slots 1 or 2, the
blade in slot 3 is still numbered as blade 3.