HP 958-000290-000 - Manual (Page 81)

edge switch 2/32 installation guide 2-55
Installing and Configuring the Edge Switch 2/32
c. Choose the check box in the 10-100 km column to enable extended distance
buffering for a port (default is disabled). A check mark in the box indicates
extended distance operation up to 100 kilometers (through repeaters) is
enabled.
d. Select a Type field and choose generic port (G_Port), fabric port (F_Port), or
expansion port (E_Port) from the list box.If F_Port or E_Port is selected, the
port will only operate as the port type selected. If G_Port is selected, the port
type is automatically detected and will operate as an E_Port or F_Port.
e. Click the Speed field for a port. A Speed drop-down list displays. Choose
1 Gb/sec, 2 Gb/sec, or Navigate as the desired setting depending on the speed
capability of the device to be plugged into the port.
2. Click Activate to save the information. The message Your changes to the
port configuration have been successfully activated
displays.
Configure Switch Identification
Perform this procedure to configure the switch name, description, location, and
contact person. The
Name , Location , and Contact variables configured here
correspond respectively to the SNMP variables sysName , sysLocation , and
sysContact . These variables are used by SNMP management workstations when
obtaining data from managed switches.
To configure the switch identification:
1. At the Configure window, click the Switch tab. The Switch page displays with
Identification tab selected, as shown in Figure 2–40 .