Replacing SDD FC Adapter

Replacing SDD FC Adapter

1. Identify the faulty adapter name:
   1. # lsdev -Cc adapter | grep fcs
2. Identify the faulty adapter number in the SDD configuration:
   1. # datapath query adapter
3. Remove the adapter from the SDD configuration:
   1. # datapath remove adapter <adapter number>
4. Remove the adapter from the ODM:
   1. # rmdev -Rdl /dev/fcs#
5. Use the Hot Plug Manager in the Hot Plug Task menu of diag.
6. Identify the new WWNN on the adapter and the LUNS:
   1. # lscfg -vpl fcs#
7. Run config manager to rediscover the paths and LUNS:
   1. # cfgmgr -vl fcs#
8. Add the paths to SDD:
   1. # addpaths
9. Verify the LUNs have the same number of active paths:
   1. # datapath query device
   2. # datapath query adapter

Further Reading

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