Chapter 4 Connectivity Management
4.3 CA Port Group Management
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4.3.11
Modify Port Mode
This function changes the port mode of each port among Channel Adapter (CA), Remote Adapter (RA), CA/RA,
and Initiator.
The port modes of the FC port and the iSCSI port can be changed.
Switchable port mode
Port
Port Mode
Usage
FC Port
CA
CA is used for connecting to the host.
RA
RA is used for performing REC.
CA/RA
CA/RA is used for connecting the host and for performing REC.
Initiator
Initiator is used for performing Storage Migration.
iSCSI Port
CA
CA is used for connecting to the host.
RA
RA is used for performing REC.
CA/RA
CA/RA is used for connecting the host and for performing REC.
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If the port mode for the currently used port is changed, the mapping information and the Advanced Copy
path information may be deleted. Refer to
"Retained and deleted information when changing the port
for details.
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If the mapping information is to be deleted, stop access from the host that is connected to the target
CA port in advance.
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If the Advanced Copy path information is to be deleted, perform this function while no sessions exist
in the target port.
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When the Multiple VLAN setting is enabled and the port mode for the relevant iSCSI ports are changed
from "CA" or "CA/RA" to "RA", all of the specified IP address information is deleted. If this occurs, only the
IP address that is specified in the general information remains for the iSCSI port.
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When the Advanced Copy license has been registered or the Storage Cluster function is "Enable", the port
mode can be changed to "RA" or "CA/RA".
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Whether the port mode can be changed varies depending on the status of the Storage Cluster function
(used/unused). Refer to
"The Storage Cluster function and port mode modification" (page 460)
for details.
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The port mode cannot be changed in the following conditions:
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When the port type is "SAS", "FCoE", or "iSCSI RA (for older storage system connection)"
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When selecting an FC-Initiator port with a Storage Migration path
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