Configuring I/O ports

Complete this task to change the configuration for I/O ports that have host attachments assigned to them.

1. In the navigation, select Real-time manager or Simulated manager > Manage hardware > Storage units. On the Storage units — Main Page, select a Storage unit.
2. From the Select Action menu, select Configure I/O Ports..., and then click Go. The Configure I/O Ports page is displayed.
3. Use the check boxes to select one or more host attachments of the same type.
4. From the Select Action menu, select the I/O port type that you want to change to. You can change any I/O port to FcAl , FcSf , or FICON.

   FICON

   Select this if you plan to connect one or more S/390 hosts using a FICON S/390 channel to the DS6000 either directly or through a FICON switch.

   FcSf

   Select this if you plan to connect one or more open systems hosts to the DS6000 through a fabric switch, or if you plan to connect one or more S/390 hosts running LINUX on an FCP S/390 channel.

   FcAl

   Select this if you plan to connect an open systems host directly to the DS6000 without going through a fabric switch.

5. Click Go. The table will update with the attachment type that you selected.