Administrator Guide

Table Of Contents
Managing Back-End I/O Port Hardware
Back-end ports can be renamed and monitored with threshold definitions.
Configure Back-End Ports
Use the Generate Default Back End Port Configuration dialog box to configure back-end ports. After the ports are configured,
they can be used to connect enclosures.
Prerequisites
Supported only on CT-SC040, SC8000, or SC9000 storage systems.
Back-end ports have not been previously configured during Storage Center configuration.
An enclosure must be connected to the ports.
Steps
1. If the Storage Manager Client is connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the Storage view.
2. Click the Storage tab.
3. In the Storage tab navigation pane, click Fault Domains.
4. Click Generate Default Back End Port Configuration.
The Generate Default Back End Port Configuration dialog box opens and displays the status of all SAS ports.
5. Select the ports with a status of Up and click Finish to configure the ports as back-end ports.
Configure Individual Back-End I/O Ports
A back-end port must be configured before the port can be used for back-end connectivity.
Steps
1. If the Storage Manager Client is connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the Storage view.
2. Click the Storage tab.
3. In the Storage tab navigation pane, select Fault Domains, then click the Unconfigured Ports subtab.
4. Right-click a SAS I/O port and select Configure as Back End from the menu.
The port is configured as a back-end port.
Rename a Back-End I/O Port
Set a display name for an I/O port to make it more identifiable.
Steps
1. If the Storage Manager Client is connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the Storage view.
2. Click the Storage tab.
3. In the Storage tab navigation pane, select Fault Domains, then click the Back End Ports subtab.
4. Double-click the desired I/O port.
The Hardware tab for the I/O port opens.
5. Click Edit Settings.
The Edit Controller Port Settings dialog box opens.
6. In the Name field, type a descriptive name for the I/O port.
7. Click OK.
The Edit Controller Port Settings dialog box closes.
Storage Center Maintenance
257