Disconnecting an external path

You can disconnect all external paths connected either to a port on the local system or to a WWN on an external system. Disconnecting paths affects the external volumes mapped using the port.

1. Open the External Storage window.
   1. Click Storage Systems, and then expand the Storage Systems tree.
   2. Click External Storage.
2. Click the External Paths tab.
3. On the External Paths tab, select a path group.
4. Click Disconnect External Paths.
5. In the Disconnect External Paths window, select one of the following:
   • For Fibre Channel ports, select either By Ports or By External WWNs.
   • For iSCSI ports, select either By Ports or By External Storage Ports.
6. Click Finish.
7. In the confirmation window:
   1. Confirm the settings.
   2. Accept the default task name or enter a unique name.
      You can enter up to 32 letters, numbers, and symbols, except these:

      \ / : , ; * ? " < > |

   3. If you want to view the list of tasks for the storage system after clicking Apply, select Go to tasks window for status.
8. Click Apply to submit the task.