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
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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. |
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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. |
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.