Physical StatusPhysical Status
Alarm/Error StatusAlarm/Error Status
TimingTiming
99..11..33 Status InformationStatus Information
This section describes the status information available in the status area of the
Fibre Channel ports setup screen.
99..11..33..11 Status SummaryStatus Summary
The status summary displayed for the Fibre Channel interface consists of the
following information:
The topmost part of the status area gives you access to information about the
current physical status of the selected interface. A summary consisting of the
most relevant status indicators is displayed constantly. By touching anywhere
in this part, you can open a dialog box that contains the detailed status
information.
The middle part of the status area gives you access to alarm and error
information for the selected interface. The status is indicated by the Lamp
color. You can choose whether to view only the current alarm and error status,
or to view all alarms and errors in the alarm trap since it was last reset.
A summary consisting of the most relevant alarm/error indications is displayed
constantly.
99..11..33..22 Physical DetailsPhysical Details
Touching the topmost summary box in the status area of the Ports SetupPorts Setup screen
opens the dialog shown below.
This screen presents information about the physical state and current state of
the link.
Bit rateBit rate
The currently received bit rate is shown in bits per second (bps).
Bit rate differenceBit rate difference
The current difference between the received signal's bit rate and the nominal
bit rate is shown in both parts per million (ppm) and bits per second (bps).