Port settings for the EMC Symmetrix and Symmetrix DMX
Target port characteristics can be set by using the set port command from the Symmetrix Command Line Interface (SYMCLI).
The target port characteristics can be viewed by using the symcfg command from the SYMCLI.
Table 1 lists the EMC Symmetrix and Symmetrix DMX port settings that can be used with the system.| Option | EMC Symmetrix and Symmetrix DMX default setting | Required system setting |
|---|---|---|
| Disk_Array | Enabled | Disabled |
| Volume_Set_Addressing | Enabled | Disabled |
| Hard_Addressing | Enabled | Enabled |
| Non_Participating | Disabled | Disabled |
| Global_3rdParty_Logout | Enabled | Enabled |
| Tagged_Commands | Enabled | Enabled |
| Common_Serial_Number | - | Enabled |
| Disable_Q_Reset_on_UA | Disabled | Disabled |
| Return_busy_for_abort | Disabled | Disabled |
| SCSI-3 | Disabled | Disabled or Enabled |
| Environ_Set | Disabled | Disabled |
| Unique_WWN | Enabled | Enabled |
| Point_to_Point | Disabled | Enabled |
| VCM_State | Disabled | Disabled or Enabled |
| OpenVMS | Disabled | Disabled |
| SPC-2 | Disabled | Disabled |
Note: If your Symmetrix or Symmetrix DMX has SPC-2 enabled, do not disable it. Contact your support center
for guidance on how to proceed.