HP StorageWorks 2/64 HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.x Advanced Web Tools Administ - Page 76
Configuring for long distance, Configuring a port for long-distance connection
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Figure 24 Extended Fabric tab Table 9 Long-distance settings and license requirements Value Description Extended fabric license required? L0 No long-distance setting is enabled. The maximum supported link No distance is 10 km, 5 km, or 2.5 km for ports at speeds of 1 Gbit/sec, 2 Gbit/sec, and 4 Gbit/sec, respectively. LE Extended normal setting is enabled, 10 km (6 miles) or less. No L0.5 Setting of 25 km (15.5 miles) or less is enabled. Yes L1 Medium long-distance setting is enabled, 50 km (31 miles) or less. Yes L2 Long-distance setting is enabled, 100 km (62 miles) or less. Yes LD Dynamic setting is enabled. The LD-level link can operate at distances Yes up to 500 km at 1 Gbit/sec, 250 km at 2 Gbit/sec, or 125 km at 4 Gbit/sec, depending on the availability of frame buffers within the port group. Configuring for long distance When you configure a long-distance ISL, ensure that the ports on both sides of the ISL have the same configuration, to avoid fabric segmentation. Configuring a port for long-distance connection 1. Launch the Switch Admin module as described on page 36. 2. Click the Extended Fabric tab. 76 Administering extended fabrics
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