VTrak E-Class Product Manual - Promise Technology, Inc.

Port Setting Information
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The table below shows the type of attached topology you will achieve based
on your connection type and the configured topology you select.
Example 1: If you connect the VTrak to a Fibre Channel switch and select
NL-Port topology, you will create a Public Loop attached topology.
Example 2: If you have a Point to Point attached topology, you made a direct
connection (no switch) and selected N-port topology.
Viewing Fibre Channel Port Statistics
To view statistics for the Fibre Channel ports:
1. Click the Subsystem icon in Tree View.
2. Click the Administrative Tools icon.
3. Click the Fibre Channel Management icon.
4. Click the Statistic tab in Management View.
The statistics for all Fibre Channel ports are shown.
Clearing Statistics
To clear statistics, see “Clearing Statistics” on page 102.
Viewing SFP Information
Fibre Channel Attached Topology
Configured Topology
Connection Type N-Port NL-Port
Switch Fabric Direct Public Loop
Direct Point to Point Private Loop
Note
In some cases, HBA settings to N-Port only work if connected to
the switch. Refer to your HBA manual for more information.
SFPs (small form-factor pluggable) transceivers connect the ports the VTrak
controllers to the Fibre Channel fabric.
To view SFP information: