Moving an HBA Host Port

Use the Move Host Port option if you want to move a from one to another host and if you want to change the of the HBA host port.

Keep these guidelines in mind when you move an HBA host port:

You must use this sequence when you move an HBA host port:

  1. Physically remove the host adapter from the host.
  2. In the Topology pane, select a host port, and select Mappings >> Move .
  3. Select the new host from the New host list.
    The list shows an alphabetical list of all defined hosts.
  4. Select the new host type from the New Host Type list.


    Note:

    Change the host type only if the host to which the HBA host port is being moved has a different host type than that currently defined for the HBA host port.

  5. Click OK.
    The changed HBA host port-to-host definition is saved. The HBA host port is moved from the previous host and now appears under the new host. The HBA host port inherits the of the new host.


    Note:

    If the HBA host port was the only port listed under the previous host, the previous host still appears in the Topology pane. The previous host retains its current mappings. However, these mappings are not accessible until you redefine at least one associated HBA host port for this host.

  6. Physically insert the host adapter into the new host.
  7. Reboot both hosts so that the changes can be recognized by their operating systems.

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