Create paths — Select source I/O ports

Use this page to select I/O port properties for the source LSS. You can use one or more port properties.

Introduction

The source I/O port that you select provides a physical link for all paths that are defined by the source LSS and target LSSs.

Menu path

Real-time manager > Copy services > Paths > Select Action: Create... > Go

Fields

Select I/O ports

The ports are selected by the interface identifier and location code, based on the following criteria:

Select

The check boxes that are associated with one or more ports.

Interface identifier

The value of the System Adapter ID (SAID) interface identifier on the source system that uniquely identifies the physical location of the associated storage unit. The interface identifier is a four-digit character: 0 - 9 or uppercase A - F. Value FFFF is reserved.

Location

The location that provides the physical link for all paths defined by the source LSS. The value of the location uses this format: R(1-2)-E(1-8)-C(1-6)-P(1-4), where:

R is the rack location
E is the I/O enclosure
C is the card
P is the port of the adapter
Note: R1-E3-C2-P1 is an example of this format.

Configure I/O Ports

The option that allows you to configure I/O ports that are connected to selected host attachments. If you select this option, the Configure I/O ports page is displayed to allow you to select new I/O ports.