HP StorageWorks 2/8-EL quickloop fabric assist version 3.0.x user guide - Page 19

Using Quick Loop 3 This chapter provides the following information: ■ Overview on page 19 ■ Administering QuickLoop on page 20 ■ QuickLoop Topology on page 21 ■ QuickLoop Implementation on page 22 ■ Sample Configurations on page 24 ■ Error Handling on page 29 Note: For information about creating zones within a QuickLoop, see the Zoning User Guide, Version 3.0. Overview You can enable or disable QuickLoop for either the entire switch or for individual ports. When QuickLoop is disabled on an individual port, that port returns to Fabric mode. When QuickLoop is enabled on a port, the port is added to the same QuickLoop to which the switch belongs. A QuickLoop is either "single switch," where all looplets are located on a single switch, or "dual switch," where looplets are located on either of two partnered switches. However, any switch can be in only one QuickLoop. A QuickLoop includes all or some of the ports on a switch or cascaded switch pair, and can have several private hosts. Public hosts in an arbitrated loop mode are considered private devices when connected to QuickLoop ports. Quickloop Fabric Assist User Guide 19