Deleting an FC Host Connection

You can delete a Fibre Channel (FC) host connection without powering down the system. Before deleting an FC host connection, make sure the FC host is disconnected (offline) from the I/O blade.

NOTE: If the host application is connected through an FC switch, a power cycle of the I/O blade might be required to make the host go offline. For instructions on how to power cycle an I/O blade, see Controlling I/O Blade Power.

NOTE: This operation should not be performed concurrently by multiple administrative users logged in from different locations. You can access the appropriate screens, but you cannot apply changes while another administrative user is performing the same operation.

Users with administrative privileges can delete an FC Host connection, but users with user privileges cannot.

  1. From the Setup menu, select I/O Blades > Host Management.
  2. The Setup - I/O Blade Host Management screen appears. The screen lists the host name, online/offline status, I/O blade port, World Wide Port Name (WWPN), and operating system type of FC hosts.

  3. Select the FC host you want to delete.
  4. Click Delete.
  5. NOTE: A message appears if the FC host is online. To continue, take the FC host offline or disconnect the FC host from the I/O blade, wait for the FC host to go offline, and click Delete.

    The Progress Window appears. The Progress Window contains information on the action, elapsed time, and status of the requested operation.

  6. Save the library configuration.

    For instructions on how to save the library configuration, see Saving the Configuration.

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