Modifying an FC Host Connection

You can modify a Fibre Channel (FC) host connection without shutting down the system. The FC host's name, host port, and operating system type can be modified. The World Wide Port Name (WWPN) of the FC host cannot be modified.

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 modify an FC Host connection.

  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 name, online/offline status, host port, WWPN, and operating system type of the FC hosts.

  3. Select an FC host to modify.
  4. Click Modify.

    The Setup - I/O Blade Host Management screen appears.

  5. Under Modify a Host, modify any of the following:
  6. Click Apply.

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

  7. Save the library configuration.

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

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