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XTCC ESCON/FICON host adapter
8.8 ESCON/FICON host adapter
8.8.1 Object information for the ESCON/FICON host adapter
Each host adapter is represented by a block at the top of the ICP. Within the block, the host
adapter number (HA #0, HA #1, etc.) and type (ESCON, FICON, FC) are displayed. The
status of the host adapter is indicated by the colors pink (not active), green (active) and
yellow (unknown).
● Example for an ESCON host adapter
In the host adapter symbol, the serial number of the host adapter in the ICP appears in
the top line (here: HA #0) and the interface type appears in the second line (here:
ESCON).
The following information is also displayed in the information box:
Adapter Status Active or stopped.
Firmware Level Firmware version.
Hardware Level Hardware version.
Cluster Number Always 0 in CentricStor.
Board Number Number of the adapter board.
Board Type Board type.
Bus Type Bus type.
Bus Number Bus number.
Device Number Position of the ESCON host adapter in the ICP bus system.
Port Number Port number.
Node ID Node ID of the ESCON host adapter.
Partner Node ID Node ID at the other end of the ESCON connection (usually the
ESCON Director).