Qlogic SANbox 5600 Series User Manual

5 – Managing Ports
Resetting a Port
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Figure 5-3. Designate Donor Ports
4. Verify Requested Changes: Review the extended distance requests and the
selected donor ports. Click the Finish button to apply the changes, and
redistribute the credits.
5.4
Resetting a Port
The Reset Port option reinitializes the port using the saved configuration. To reset
a port, do the following:
1. In the faceplate display, select the port(s) to be reset.
2. Open the Port menu and select Reset Port.
NOTE: As credits are used, the Logged-In LEDs on the corresponding donor
ports illuminate continuously. In addition, donor port Activity LEDs will
reflect the same traffic as the recipient port. Donor ports whose credits
are being used are unavailable to devices that are connected to them.

Qlogic SANbox 5600 Series Specifications

General

Model	SANbox 5600 Series
Form Factor	1U
Switch Type	Fibre Channel
Supported Protocols	Fibre Channel
Management Interface	Web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP
Port Speed	1 Gbps, 2 Gbps
Fabric Type	Fibre Channel
Hot Swappable	Yes
Redundancy	Dual power supplies, hot-swappable
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing

Summary

Section 1 Introduction

1.1 Intended Audience

Describes the target users for the manual.

1.2 Related Materials

Lists other relevant manuals for switch hardware and installation.

Section 2 Using SANsurfer Switch Manager

2.2 Installing the Management Application

Provides instructions for installing the SANsurfer Switch Manager application.

2.3 Starting SANsurfer Switch Manager

Describes how to launch the SANsurfer Switch Manager application.

2.5 Uninstalling SANsurfer Switch Manager

Outlines the process for removing the SANsurfer Switch Manager.

2.8 Setting SANsurfer Switch Manager Preferences

Covers application preferences for working directory and help.

Section 3 Managing Fabrics

3.1 RADIUS Servers

Explains the use of RADIUS for centralized authentication management.

3.2 Securing a Fabric

Overview of fabric security features including connection, user, and device security.

3.4 Managing the Fabric Database

How to manage the collection of fabrics added to the SANsurfer Switch Manager.

3.5 Displaying Fabric Information

Overview of how to view fabric status using topology and data windows.

3.7 Zoning a Fabric

How to divide fabric ports and devices into zones for communication control.

3.7.3 Managing the Zoning Database

Tasks related to managing the zoning database, including editing and configuring.

3.7.4 Managing Zone Sets

Creating, activating, and managing zone sets.

3.7.5 Managing Zones

Tasks for managing zones, including creation, membership, and renaming.

Section 4 Managing Switches

4.1 Managing User Accounts

How to create, modify, and manage user accounts on the switch.

4.7 Configuring a Switch

Overview of switch configuration areas: chassis, network, and SNMP.

4.10 Restoring a Switch

Loading archived configuration parameters back onto a switch.

4.11 Restoring the Factory Default Configuration

Resetting switch and port configuration to factory default values.

4.13 Upgrading the Switch Using License Keys

Using license keys to upgrade switch features and port counts.

4.14 Installing Firmware

Process of loading, unpacking, and activating firmware images on switches.

Section 5 Managing Ports

5.1 Displaying Port Information

How to view port information and statistics using the faceplate display.

5.2 Configuring Ports

How to configure port settings and characteristics.

5.4 Resetting a Port

How to reinitialize a port using its saved configuration.

5.5 Testing Ports

Performing internal, external, and online loopback tests on ports.

5.6 Graphing Port Performance

Using SANsurfer Performance Viewer to plot port performance data.

Appendix A Command Line Interface

A.1 Logging On to a Switch

Instructions for establishing a connection to a switch via Telnet or serial port.

A.3 Working with Switch Configurations

Managing switch configurations, including modification and backup.

A.4 Commands

Overview of command syntax, rules, and conventions for the CLI.

A.9 Config Command

Managing Fibre Channel configurations on a switch.

A.13 Firmware Install Command

Downloading, installing, and activating firmware from a remote host.

A.15 Hardreset Command

Resets the switch and performs a power-on self test, disrupting traffic.

A.18 Hotreset Command

Resets the switch to activate pending firmware without disrupting traffic.

A.19 Image Command

Manages and installs switch firmware images.

A.21 Passwd Command

Changes a user account's password.

A.25 Reset Command

Resets switch configuration parameters.

A.26 Set Config Command

Sets switch, port, alarm threshold, security, and zoning configuration parameters.

A.27 Set Setup Command

Manages configuration settings for RADIUS servers, switch services, SNMP, and system.

A.31 Show Command

Displays fabric, switch, and port operational information.

A.32 Show Config Command

Displays switch, port, alarm threshold, security, and zoning configuration.

A.33 Show Log Command

Displays log contents or parameters used to create log entries.

A.34 Show Perf Command

Displays port performance data in frames/second and bytes/second.

A.36 Show User Command

Administers and displays user accounts on the switch.

A.38 Zone Command

Manages zones and zone membership on a switch.

A.39 Zoneset Command

Manages zone sets and component zones across the fabric.

A.40 Zoning Command

Opens a Zoning Edit session to create and manage zone sets and zones.

A.41 Zoneset Command

Manages zone sets and component zones across the fabric.