Compaq Infortrend manual Configuration Host and Drive Parameters, Channel Mode

8.4Configuration: Host and Drive Parameters

Channel Mode:

All Fibre channels can be changed to operate as “Host,” “Drive,” “RCCOM,” or “Drive + RCCOM”. Choose the channel you wish to change its mode, then press [ENTER]. Choose “Channel Mode,” then press [ENTER]. A dialog box will appear asking you to confirm the change.

Primary and Secondary Controller IDs:

Select a channel by highlighting its status bar and press [ENTER].

Drive Channel Each drive channel should be assigned with both a "Primary Controller ID" and a "Secondary Controller ID." The factory defaults for the primary and secondary IDs on drive loops are “119” and “120”.

Host Channel Create host IDs on each specific host channel. Host IDs are designated as the “Primary controller” or “Secondary controller” IDs.

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