Brocade Network Advisor IP User Manual v12.1.0 - Manual (Page 536)

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Port profiles
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Assigning MAC addresses to a port profile
Use the Assign MACs dialog box to select discovered Media Access Control (MAC) addresses and
assign them to the selected port profiles. A maximum of 16,000 MAC addresses can be assigned
to a port profile.
NOTE
MAC addresses cannot be added until the profile is activated. You must use the command line
interface to activate the port profile. Refer to the Network OS Command Reference for instructions.
1. Select a VCS-capable switch from the device tree.
2. Right-click and select Properties.
The Fabric Properties dialog box displays.
3. Click the Port Profiles tab.
4. In the Selected Profile Details area, click the Associated MACs tab.
5. Click Add.
The Assign MACs dialog box displays, as shown in Figure 168 .
FIGURE 168 Assign MACs dialog box
6. From the Source list, select Virtual Machine Managers or Switch Port Connectivity as the
source of the discovered MAC address.
7. Select a discovered MAC address to assign to the port profile and click the right arrow button to
add it to the Selected MACs list.
8. Click OK.
Related topics
• “Comparing port profiles”
• “Deploying port profiles”