Disconnecting an external path

You can disconnect all external paths connected either to a port on the local system or to a WWN on an external system. Disconnecting paths affects the external volumes mapped using the port.

An external path is disconnected for the following reasons:

  • Before removing a path
  • To replace a path or switch
  • To perform maintenance on a path
  • To perform maintenance on the external system or volume

Before you begin

  • When you disconnect a path, make certain that alternate paths are available for mapped external volumes using the path.
  • You must have the Storage Administrator (Provisioning) role.

Procedure

  1. Open the External Storage window.

    1. Click Storage Systems, and then expand the Storage Systems tree.

    2. Click External Storage.

  2. Click the External Paths tab.

  3. On the External Paths tab, select a path group.

  4. Click Disconnect External Paths.

  5. In the Disconnect External Paths window, select one of the following:

    • For Fibre Channel ports, select either By Ports or By External WWNs.
    • For iSCSI ports, select either By Ports or By External Storage Ports.

  6. Click Finish.

  7. In the Confirm window, review settings, accept or enter a new task name, and then click Apply.

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