Virtual TapeServer SCSI-to-FC Adapter User Manual

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Chapter 6: Using Visual Manager
Main Menu → Mapping
This screen shows all available hosts with maps that have been assigned to the FC port. Maps and
hosts may be added, edited, or deleted.
Figure 6-21. Mapping page
After the FC port has been selected, mapping information for the port is displayed including the
currently selected host and map. The following options are also available:
• Add a new host or map by selecting the respective Add button.
• Select an existing host or map from the pull-down lists for Select Host and Select Map.
• Delete the currently selected host or map by selecting the respective Delete button.
• View or Edit the currently selected host or map by selecting the respective Edit/View button.
• Clone (via the Clone Map button) the currently selected map and set up the name of the new
cloned map. This option makes it easier to setup new maps with similar information to previ
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ously created maps. SCC and Auto Assigned maps cannot be cloned.
• Select the Activate Mapping Changes button to dynamically update the current map without
rebooting the VT5900-SA. These changes are made effective immediately after being submit
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ted.
Caution: Before activating any port mapping changes, it is strongly recommended that the
user verify there are not any command or data operations occurring in conjunction with
devices affected by the mapping changes. For example, deleting a LUN or device from a
map may disrupt I/O transfers with that device. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that
no operations will be negatively impacted due to the activation of mapping changes.