Configuring I/O Blade Ports

When I/O blades are installed in the library, I/O blade Fibre Channel (FC) port parameters can be configured using the Web client.

Each I/O blade has six ports. Ports 1 and 2 are always target ports and are configurable. Port 3–6 are always initiator ports and are not configurable. To view the current configured settings for all I/O blade ports, see Viewing I/O Blade Port Information.

For I/O blade ports 1 and 2, the following parameters can be configured:

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

You need administrator privileges to configure I/O blade ports.
  1. From the Setup menu, select I/O Blades > Port Configuration.

    The Setup - I/O Blade Port Configuration screen displays. The screen lists the location, World Wide Node Name (WWNN), status, and ports for each installed I/O blade.

  2. Select the I/O blade port you want to view or configure and click Next.

    The Setup - I/O Blade Port Configuration screen displays. The screen allows you to configure the loop ID, speed, frame size, and connection of the selected port. The screen also displays the location, World Wide Port Name (WWPN), and port number of the selected port.

  3. Configure any of the following settings by selecting values from the drop-down lists:
  4. Click Apply.

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

  5. Save the library configuration.

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

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