PRIMECLUSTER Global Link Services Configuration and Administration Guide: Multipath Function (for Solaris(TM) Operating Environment)

8.2.2.4 Deletion Procedure

The procedure for detaching the communication path, which is not used in the Multipath Function by failure etc., is shown in "Figure 8.5 Deletion Procedure."

[Figure 8.5 Deletion Procedure]

• The detachment of the ATM cards is not supported.

1. Change to "stop" state
   

   If the communication path that disconnects from the Multipath Function is "active" state or "standby" state, the communication path needs to change to "stop" state by using stop subcommand of iompadm command. Please refer to "6.3.2.7 stop subcommand" about stop subcommand.

   If the target communication path is "stop" state or "fail" state, this procedure does not have necessity.

   

   

   • Communication cannot be continued, when executing the PCI Hot Plug to the communication path of "active" state, and when the communication path of "active" state or "standby" state does not exist in others.


2. Delete the device from the Multipath Function
   

   The communication path is deleted from the Multipath Function by using the del subcommand of the iompadm command. Please refer to "6.3.2.10 del subcommand" about the del subcommand.

   



3. Detach a PCI card
   

   The PCI card corresponding to the communication path deleted from the Multipath Function is detached by using the cfgadm command.

   

   • When detaching the PCI card which has two or more ports on a PCI cards, such as Quad FastEthernet card etc., it is necessary to change all the ports of a target PCI card to deactivated state.