Using Data Transfer

Data Transfer is used to ensure that no I/O is being processed by the controller. When this option is enabled, any incoming I/O is rejected.

Caution:

Procedure for Disabling Data Transfer

1

Select a controller in the Physical View; then, select either the Controller >> Data Transfer >> Disable pull-down menu option, or Data Transfer >> Disable from the right-mouse pop-up menu.

Result: The Data Transfer Disable dialog appears.

2

Type "yes" in the box provided and select OK.

Result: The controller no longer accepts I/O.

3

To resume I/O, select either the Controller >> Data Transfer >> Enable pull-down menu option, or Data Transfer >> Enable from the right-mouse pop-up menu.

Result: The controller resumes normal operation and accepts I/O.

Procedure for Enabling Data Transfer

Select a disabled controller in the Physical View; then, select either the Controller >> Data Transfer >> Enable pull-down menu option, or Data Transfer >> Enable from the right-mouse pop-up menu.

Result: The controller resumes normal operation and accepts I/O.