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:
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NOTE: To enable host port failover, both ports 1 and 2 must be set to Point to Point. If host port failover is configured, you cannot change the Connection setting, and a note indicating that host port failover is enabled displays next to the Connection drop-down list. If you need to change the settings, you can disable host port failover by clicking the "Click here to change" link next to the Connection drop-down list. For more information on host port failover, see About FC Host Port Failover. |
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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. |
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.
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.
The Progress Window displays. The Progress Window contains information on the action, elapsed time, and status of the requested operation.
For instructions on how to save the library configuration, see Saving the Configuration.
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