Create External Path Group window

Use this window to create a new external path group.

This window is used in the operation, Mapping an external volume .

Only paths with ports assigned to the user can display.

Item	Description
Initial External Path Group ID	An initial ID for the path group. The storage system searches IDs in ascending order from this value and allocates an ID that can be used. Range of values: VSP G1000, VSP G1500, VSP F1500: 0 to 63,231 The default is 0.
Discover External Target Ports	When clicked, opens the Discover External Target Ports window.
External Storage System	The external system selected (greyed out). If no system was selected, allows you to select the system from a list.

Available External Paths

Item	Description
Port ID	Displays the external port of the local storage system.
Type	Displays the port type. Fibre: Fibre Channel port iSCSI: iSCSI port
Virtual Port ID	Displays the virtual port of the local storage system.
External	Displays the information about external storage system's target port. IP Address: Displays the target port IP address when port type is iSCSI port. WWN / iSCSI Target Name: Displays the WWN to show the target port when port type is Fibre Channel port. If the port type is iSCSI port, iSCSI target name is displayed.
Add	When clicked, moves selected paths to the Selected External Paths list.
Remove	When clicked, removes the selected path from the Selected External Paths list.

Selected External Paths

Item	Description
Priority	Priority of external paths.
Port ID	Displays the external port of the local storage system.
Type	Displays the port type. Fibre: Fibre Channel port iSCSI: iSCSI port
Virtual Port ID	Displays the virtual port of the local storage system.
External	Displays the information about external storage system's target port. IP Address: Displays the target port IP address when port type is iSCSI port. WWN / iSCSI Target Name: Displays the WWN to show the target port when port type is Fibre Channel port. If the port type is iSCSI port, iSCSI target name is displayed.
Raise Priority	When clicked, raises the priority of the selected external path.
Lower Priority	When clicked, lowers the priority of the selected external path.