HP StorageWorks 2.32 Edge Switch User Manual
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Monitoring and managing the switch
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Node Type (Edge Switch 2/24 only)—The node type:
• N_Port—The switch port is operating as an F_Port.
• NL_Port—the switch port is operating as an FL_Port
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Port WWN—The port WWN of the attached node (N_Port). The 16-digit WWN is a set of
unique numbers assigned to the device attached to the port. The WWN is prefixed by the
manufacturer’s name of the host bus adapter that attaches to the device. If there is a nickname
assigned, the nickname displays instead of the WWN. For private loop devices,
Not Logged
In
displays.
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Unit Type
The following information, if supported, is supplied by the attached device:
• Converter
• Gateway
• HBA
• Module
• Other
• Proxy-agent
• Storage device
• Software driver
• Storage subsystem
• Switch
• Unknown
NOTE:
The Unit Type comes directly from the device's sense ID when the device attaches to the
port during login. If the connection is lost to the device, the type will display as
Unspecified
,
because the device is no longer logged into the port. When the device logs back in, the unit type
updates.
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BB_Credit—The BB_Credit supported by the device. This field is left blank for all loop devices.
Double-click a row to display the Node Properties dialog box. For an explanation of the fields on
the Node Properties dialog box, see ”
NOTE:
Private loop devices do not log into the fabric and do not provide any additional
information other than their Arbitrated Loop Physical Address (ALPA) for private loop devices. The
Port WWN field displays
Not Logged In
and the Unit Type field is blank for all private loop
devices.