Block And Unblock Ports; Block A Port - HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Service Manual

Block and Unblock Ports

This section describes procedures to block or unblock the switch Fibre Channel
ports. Blocking a port prevents the attached device or fabric switch from
communicating. A blocked port continuously transmits the offline sequence
(OLS).
Note:
disrupted. Do not block a port unless directed to do so by a procedural step or the next
level of support.

Block a Port

To block a port:
1. Notify the customer the port is to be blocked. Ensure the customer's system
2. Open the HAFM application. The View All - HAFM 8 main window displays.
3. Double-click the icon representing the switch for which a port will be
4. Move the pointer over the port and right-click the mouse to open a list of
5. Select Block Port. The Block Port warning box displays.
6. Click OK. The following occur to indicate the port is blocked (and offline):
Edge Switch 2/24 Service Manual
When a port is blocked, the operation of an attached Fibre Channel device is
administrator quiesces Fibre Channel frame traffic through the port and sets
the attached device offline.
blocked. The Hardware View for the selected switch displays.
menus.
— The emulated green LED associated with the port extinguishes at the
Hardware View.
— The green LED associated with the port extinguishes at the switch.
— A check mark displays in the check box adjacent to the Block Port menu
option.
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