3 – Managing the RouterFC Ports3-12 SN0054660-00 AS Actual Connection Mode – Displays the port’s connection mode, eitherPoint-to-Point or Loop. Actual Data Rate – Displays the port’s operating data rate when online,either one gigabit per second (1 Gbps) or two gigabits per second (2Gbps).FC Port Advanced Configuration TabWhen you select the Advanced Configuration tab for the selected FC port, thesystem displays the Advanced Configuration tabbed page (see Figure 3-9).Figure 3-9 FC Port Advanced Configuration TabThe FC port Advanced Configuration tab provides the following parameters: Connection Options – Displays the connections. When an FC port is notpart of an FCIP route, it only operates in FC loop mode. Data Rate – Displays a drop-down list that lets you set the data rate: Auto, 1Gbps, or 2 Gbps. The default is Auto. If you change this setting, you mustclick Save (at the bottom of the page) for the change to take effect. Frame Size – Displays a drop-down list that lets you set the frame size:2048, 1024, or 512 bytes. The default is 2048. If you change this setting, youmust click Save (at the bottom of the page) for the change to take effect. Execution Throttle – Displays a drop-down list that lets you set theexecution throttle: 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256. The default is 64. When youchange this setting, you must click Save (at the bottom of the page) for thechange to take effect.
