Replacing a Host Port

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Important: Use one of the following sequences when replacing the failed host adapter to ensure that the host retains its current logical drive-to-LUN mappings. If you have no default logical drive-to-LUN mappings in the Default Group, use sequence 1. Otherwise, use sequence 2.

Replacement Sequence 1:

Replacement Sequence 2:

Procedure

1

Select the failed host port from the Mappings View window, then, select either the Mappings >> Replace Host Port pull-down menu option, or Replace from the right-mouse pop-up menu.

Result: The Replace Host Port dialog is displayed. The current host port identifier (world wide name) is listed on the dialog.

2

Define a replacement host port using the New identifier drop-down list. The drop-down list displays all undefined host ports (that is, all host ports that have not been associated with a host) in ascending identifier order. The first undefined host port is displayed by default. Also, you can type an identifier manually.

Important: The maximum length of the host port identifier cannot exceed 16 hexadecimal characters.

3

Type a host port name in the Host port name: list box. By default, the list box displays the host port name associated with the current identifier. Keep the same name or use a similar name.

Important:

  • The host port name is a required field.
  • If the host port name duplicates that of another host port in the storage subsystem, you will receive an error message and a prompt to type a new host port name.

4

Select OK.

Result: The changed host port definition is saved and the dialog closes.

Related Topics

Defining a Host Port

Changing an Individual Host Port's Host Type

Moving a Host Port

Learn About Using the Mappings View