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.
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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. |
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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 delete an FC Host connection.
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.
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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. |
For instructions on how to save the library configuration, see Saving the Configuration.
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