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Port swapping index

Port swapping index

If a port malfunctions, or if you want to connect to different devices without having to rewire your
infrastructure, you can move traffic from one port to another (swap ports) without changing the I/O
Configuration Data Set (IOCDS) on the mainframe computer.
NOTE
Port swapping is not applicable to GE or ICL ports because there are no areas assigned to these
ports.
The following restrictions apply to all ports:
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Port swapping

In the Port Admin list view and detailed view, swapped ports are indicated with the "(Swapped)"
label appended to the Port Index column and field
FIGURE 13
To swap ports, perform the following steps.
1. Select a port in the Switch View to open the Port Administration window.
2. Select the FC Ports tab.
3. Click Advanced.
4. From the tree on the left, select the port you want to swap.
5. Click Disable.
6. Click Port Swap.
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Ports can be swapped only once.
A swapped port can only be un-swapped.
Port binding is not supported on swapped ports.
Port swapped label
You must disable the ports used for port swapping. If the port is not in the disable state, the
port swap operation internally disables and re-enables the port.
NOTE
When the Port Swap dialog box is launched for a swapped port, the dialog box displays "The
Selected port is already Swapped"
Enter the number of the port with which you want to swap the current port.
(Figure 13).
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