Creating Logical Ports (for IP Replication Links)

Context

Perform this operation on both storage systems.

Procedure

1. Choose System > Hardware.
2. In the navigation tree, select a physical port for which you want to create a logical port.
3. In the function pane, select Manage Logical Port.

   The Manage Logical Port dialog box is displayed.

4. Click Create.

   The Create Logical Port dialog box is displayed.

5. In the Create Logical Port dialog box, set the parameters.

   Table 10-2 lists the logical port parameters.

   Table 10-2 Logical port parameters

   Parameter	Description	Value
   Port Type	Type of the port for which you want to create a logical port.	[Example] Ethernet Port
   Home Port	Home port on which the logical port is created.	[Example] CTE0.A.P2
   Name	Name of a logical port that is newly created. Comply with the following rules to name a logical port for software compatibility. The name must be unique. The name can contain only letters, digits, periods (.), underscores (_), and hyphens (-). The name can contain 1 to 31 characters.	[Example] Lif01
   IP Address Type	IP address type of a logical port. Possible values are IPv4 and IPv6.	[Example] IPv4
   IP Address	IPv4 or IPv6 address of a logical port.	[Example] 192.168.50.16
   Subnet Mask	Subnet mask of the IPv4 address of a logical port.	[Example] 255.255.255.0
   Prefix	Prefix of the IPv6 address of a logical port.	[Example] 64
   Gateway	Gateway of the IPv4 or IPv6 address of a logical port.	[Example] 192.168.50.1

6. Click OK.