External RAID Controller & Subsystem Operation Manual

Infortrend8-6
Drive Channel
Host Channel
8.4 Configuration: 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].
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”.
Create host IDs on each specific host channel. Host IDs are
designated as the “Primary controller” or “Secondary controller”
IDs.