HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem - Manual (Page 150)

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• Multi-enclosure domain
The following table describes the columns and fields within the Define SAN Fabric screen.
Column Description
Fabric Name Descriptive name for the virtual fabric. Do not use spaces.
Fabric Type The type of fabric. This option is available after a FlexFabric module port is added.
Supported fabric types are FabricAttach and DirectAttach. The default type is
FabricAttach. Select FabricAttach if the FlexFabric module is connected using
traditional SAN switches. For this fabric type, the advanced settings appear, allowing
you to change the login re-distribution and set the preferred and maximum connection
speed. Select DirectAttach if the FlexFabric module is directly connected to a supported
storage target. Login re-distribution is not applicable for a DirectAttach fabric;
however, advanced settings are available for the preferred and maximum connection
speed. After a fabric is defined, its type cannot be changed.
Login Re-Distribution Login Re-distribution setting for the fabric. For all standard VC-FC modules, this is
always Manual. For FlexFabric modules, this can be set as described in "Login
re-distribution (on page
151 )" when the fabric type is set to FabricAttach.
Configured Speed Speed of the uplink ports, available after a port has been added. Valid values once
allowed are 2Gb, 4Gb, 8Gb, and Auto. If 8Gb is chosen for the uplink speed on an FC
module that does not support 8Gb, the value is automatically translated to "Auto"
within VCM. This allows the module to connect at the highest supported speed.
Uplink Port Number of the FC module uplink port
Enclosure Enclosure selected for the SAN fabric.
Bay Enclosure bay selected for the SAN fabric. Only uplinks on the same bay can be in the
same SAN fabric.
Port Status Shows the link status, link speed, and connectivity of the port. If the port is unlinked and
no connectivity exists, the cause is displayed. For more information about possible
causes, see "Port status conditions (on page 264 )."
Speed Port speed for the uplink ports in the fabric
Connected To WWN of the principal switch on the SAN fabric that this port is connected to on the
other end
Action Perform delete operations