> # FICON Port Numbering

> With reference to the FICON feature, ports in Cisco MDS switches are identified by a statically defined 8-bit value known as the port number. A maximum of 255 port numbers are available. You can use the following port numbering schemes:

> - Default port numbers based on the chassis type
> - Reserved port numbers

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