This topic describes how to configure the host port failover feature. For an overview of 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. |
You need administrator privileges to configure host port failover.
The Setup - Blade Port Failover screen appears. The screen displays all the I/O blades found in the library. The screen lists the location, World Wide Node Name (WWNN), and status of each blade.
The Setup - Blade Port Failover screen appears.
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NOTE: To enable host port failover, you must configure target ports 1 and 2 on the I/O blade as point-to-point connections (Setup > I/O Blades > Port Configuration). I/O blade target ports 1 and 2 must be attached to the same SAN fabric to provide host access. See Configuring I/O Blade Ports. |
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NOTE: An error message appears if channel zoning has been configured to restrict access between target ports 1 and 2 and initiator ports 3–6 on the I/O blade. You must configure channel zoning so all target ports have access to all initiator ports. For more information, see Configuring Channel Zoning. |
The active target port becomes active by default and the other target port will go on passive standby until failover occurs.
For instructions on how to save the library configuration, see Saving the Configuration.
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