Managing the FC Network
This section describes how to manage the FC network of the storage system.
Viewing FC Network Information
This operation enables you to view information about the FC network.
Procedure
- Choose Services > Network > FC Network.
- View information about the FC network in the function pane. Table 5-1 describes the parameters.Table 5-1 FC network parameters
Parameter
Description
Name
Name of a Fibre Channel port.
Location
Location of a Fibre Channel port.
ID
ID of a Fibre Channel port.
Health Status
Health status of a Fibre Channel port.
Running Status
Running status of a Fibre Channel port.
WWPN
WWPN of a Fibre Channel Port.
Working Rate (Gbit/s)
Data transmission rate of a Fibre Channel port.
Max. Working Rate (Gbit/s)
Maximum data transmission rate of a Fibre Channel port.
Operation Mode
Operation mode of a Fibre Channel port.
Port State
Isolation status of a Fibre Channel port. Possible values are Enabled and Disabled. A port cannot be used if its Port State is Disabled.
Initiators
Number of initiators connected to a Fibre Channel port.
Click the name of a port to view its details, including Summary, Initiators, and Owning Port Groups.
Viewing Bit Error Statistics
A port's bit error statistics reflect the data transmission efficiency of this port. A high bit error rate compromises the read and write performance of the application server using this port.
Procedure
- Choose Services > Network > FC Network.
- Click Bit Error Statistics.
The Bit Error Statistics page is displayed on the right.
- Query the bit error statistics of the Fibre Channel ports.
You can click Clear to clear bit error statistics.