HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console Software - Manual (Page 95)

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Alternate Path list
Status of alternate paths. The Alternate Path list consists of two tables. The Configured Paths
table displays previously defined paths. The Available Paths table displays available paths.
The Alternate Path list displays the following information:
◦ Port: Port number in the local array connected to the external array. One of the following
icons appears for each port:
Description Icon
Port in Standard mode.
Port in Initiator/External MIX mode.
◦ WWN: External array port's identification number.
◦ LUN: LU number of the external LU.
◦ Priority: Priority of paths connecting to the external LU. A 1 indicates the path with the
highest priority.
◦ Status: Status of the path to the external LU. For information about reacting to the displayed
status, see
Troubleshooting External Storage XP . Possible values:
– Normal: Path is normal.
– Unknown: Path status is unknown.
– Blockade: Path is blocked.
– External device setting changed: External array's setting changed. For example, the
path definition was deleted or the external array itself was replaced.
– LDEV size reduced: External array's volume capacity setting changed (volume capacity
was reduced).
– Not ready: External array replied NOTREADY.
– Illegal request: External array replied ILLEGALREQUEST.
– Command aborted: External array replied ABORTEDCOMMAND.
– Busy: External array status is BUSY.
– LDEV reserved: External array status is Reserve.
– Response error: External array status is blocked because of an abnormal reply
(Response).
– Initiator port: External array's port attribute changed to initiator port.
– RCU target port: External array's port attribute changed to RCU target.
– Unknown port: External array's port attribute is unknown.
– Cannot detect port: Path was removed or external array port could not be found.
– Internal error: Program error occurred, or there is a logical contradiction.
– Timeout: Processing was retried because of an abnormal reply, but a timeout occurred.
– Standby: External array's port is standing by. Port status is normal, but cannot receive
I/O.
– Target error: Port failures, such as controller blockade, were detected on the external
array side.
– Checking: XP External Storage is checking defined path configuration information.
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