Administrator Guide
Scan for External Devices
After connecting an external device to the controller, useUnisphere to locate the device and add it to the system.
Prerequisite
The external device must be connected to the controller using iSCSI.
Steps
1 If you are connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the drop-down list in the left navigation pane.
2 From the DATA MOBILITY menu, select Imports.
The Imports view is displayed.
3 Click the External Devices tab.
4 Click Scan for External Devices.
A conrmation dialog box is displayed.
5 Click Yes.
Unisphere identies external devices connected to the system and adds them to the External Devices view.
Rediscover an iSCSI Remote Connection
If a remote connection is lost, you can rediscover and reconnect to the external device.
Prerequisite
The external device must be connected to the controller using iSCSI.
Steps
1 If you are connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the drop-down list in the left navigation pane.
2
From the DATA MOBILITY menu, select Imports.
The Imports view is displayed.
3 Click the Connections tab.
4 Click Rediscover iSCSI Remote Connections.
A conrmation dialog box is displayed.
5 Click Yes.
Unisphere identies external devices connected to the system that allow discovery, and adds them to the Connections view.
Delete a Remote Connection
Use the Data Mobility menu to remove a remote connection when it is no longer needed.
Prerequisite
The external device must be connected to the controller using iSCSI.
Steps
1 If you are connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the drop-down list in the left navigation pane.
2 From the DATA MOBILITY menu, select Imports.
The Imports view is displayed.
3 Click the Connections tab.
4 Select the connection to remove.
5 Click Delete iSCSI Remote Connection.
A conrmation dialog box is displayed.
6 Click Yes.
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