vtl show ports
Description of Command Function
Provides information on the Fibre Channel ports which can be used during the creation of a virtual
tape library. This is identical to the hardware show ports command but is included to allow
the user to obtain this information (required when configuring libraries) without leaving the vtl
command group.
Command Syntax
vtl show ports
Command Authority
Operator and Administrator
Command Object Requirements
Not applicable – no objects exist within this command.
Command Parameter Requirements
Not applicable – no parameters exist within this command.
Requirements for Command Execution
The command entry must conform to the command syntax.
Successful Command Output
Upon successful completion of the command, information on the physical Fibre Channel ports is
displayed. Because this information depends on the physical hardware, the output will differ from
system to system. See the examples for the different outputs.
Configuration values can be:
• Speed – Auto, 2 Gbs, 4 Gbs, or 8 Gbs
• Connection – Loop, Fabric, or pnt-to-pnt
Command Operation during Abnormal Conditions
If the command does not conform to the required syntax, the following is displayed:
Command Failed – Did not conform to the correct command syntax “vtl
show ports”
Examples
Output for B6200 systems
# vtl show ports
---------------------------------------------
| ---HBA 1---------------- |
| | Port 1 Port 2 | |
| ------------------------ |
| ---HBA 2---------------- |
| | Port 1 Port 2 | |
| ------------------------ |
---------------------------------------------
View Fibre Channel Ports on Back of Node
Node 1:
VTL Port Physical Location Configuration
Number Slot Port Speed Connection
---------- ---- ----- ----- ----------
1 HBA1 Port1 4 Gbs Fabric
not used HBA1 Port2 4 Gbs Fabric
2 HBA2 Port1 4 Gbs Fabric
not used HBA2 Port2 4 Gbs Fabric
Node 2:
vtl show ports 171
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