Reconnecting an external path

You can reconnect an external path that was disconnected. You reconnect paths either to a port on the local system or to a WWN on the external system. When you reconnect, original path settings are restored.

Before you begin

  • Make sure the path is in a status that can be restored.
  • 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 Reconnect External Paths.

  5. In the Reconnect 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 the task name or enter a one, and then click Apply.

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