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.

In Command Suite:

1. On the Resources tab, click Storage Systems, and then expand All Storage Systems.

2. Expand the target storage systems, right-click External Storage, and then select System GUI.

In Device Manager - Storage Navigator:

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.

Related references

• Reconnect External Paths window