Example for assigning Shared FC#=0 with vfcID#=2 to LPAR1
Figure 7-26 Changed Assignment of Shared FC
WWN for Shared FC
WWN used for the shared FC is called vfcWWN, which is created automatically
by the vfcID value assigned on the Shared FC Assignment screen. Select FC
Assign on the Shared FC Assignment screen, the created vfcWWN is displayed
in Selected Virtual FC Port WWN Information.
The Allocated FC Information screen displays WWN information on dedicated
and shared FCs implemented in LPAR manager.
PortStatus
If PortStatus is none but "'A': Available", execute the following.
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When PortStatus is "'D': LinkDown, unavailable because the cable is not
connected", check the following:
– Is the FC cable properly plugged into the FC adapter?
– Are FC switches connected to the FC adapter powered on and
performing properly?
– Does the same symptom occur using a new FC cable? (Execute this if
possible.)
•
When PortStatus is "'C': Config Check, unavailable due to configuration
problem", check the following: – When fibre channel adapter connected to
FC switch which does not support NPIV, is it a loop connection? (Also
when NPIV is disabled)
•
When PortStatus is "'E': Error Check, unrecoverable failure, contact the
reseller from which you purchased this equipment or consult maintenance
personnel.
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Hitachi Compute Blade 500 Series Logical partitioning manager User's Guide
