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. The range can be from 0 to 2,047 for VSP G200, from 0 to 4,095 for VSP G400 and VSP G600, from 0 to 14,079 for VSP G800. 0 is the default.

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

Port ID

Port connected to the external storage system for the local storage system.

External WWN

External system port identification number.

Add

When clicked, moves selected paths to the Selected External Paths list.

The following table provides descriptions of items in the Selected External Paths pane of the Create External Path Group window.

Item

Description

Selected External Paths

Remove

When clicked, removes the selected path from the Selected External Paths list.

Priority

Priority of external paths.

Port ID

Port connected to the external storage system for the local storage system.

External WWN

External system port identification number.

Raise Priority

When clicked, raises the priority of the selected external path.

Lower Priority

When clicked, lowers the priority of the selected external path.