I’d better re-set my link to that connection to make sure we can talk.
F Port
N
O D E
N_Port N Port
NODE
LR LRR
F Port Switch F Port F Port
N
O D E
N_Port
After the N_Port begins the initialization process by sending OLS, the F_Port then tries to reset the port by sending a sequence of LR (Link Reset). The N_Port responds with a sequence of LRR (Link Reset Response).
From this point on, the link is active and idles flow in both directions on the link.