https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-hp-ux/how-to-dismount-scsi-devices/m-p/4427068#M355199 We are re-arranging the SCSI devices and need to unplug the SCSI cable from the back of the server. Do we have to "dismount" all the SCSI devices first? Can we disconnect the SCSI cable without shutting the server? <BR /><BR />Thank you in advacned for answers. Tue, 26 May 2009 16:09:10 GMT B. Jen 2009-05-26T16:09:10Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-hp-ux/how-to-dismount-scsi-devices/m-p/4427068#M355199 We are re-arranging the SCSI devices and need to unplug the SCSI cable from the back of the server. Do we have to "dismount" all the SCSI devices first? Can we disconnect the SCSI cable without shutting the server? <BR /><BR />Thank you in advacned for answers. Tue, 26 May 2009 16:09:10 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-hp-ux/how-to-dismount-scsi-devices/m-p/4427068#M355199 B. Jen 2009-05-26T16:09:10Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-hp-ux/how-to-dismount-scsi-devices/m-p/4427069#M355200 Never open an active SCSI bus - oherwise you can damage your system or loose data. Tue, 26 May 2009 16:32:51 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-hp-ux/how-to-dismount-scsi-devices/m-p/4427069#M355200 Torsten. 2009-05-26T16:32:51Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-hp-ux/how-to-dismount-scsi-devices/m-p/4427070#M355201 Unless you have a hot-plug connector (most external ports are NOT hot-pluggable) you should really power down the devices on both ends of a SCSI cable before disconnecting it.<BR /> Tue, 26 May 2009 16:41:20 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-hp-ux/how-to-dismount-scsi-devices/m-p/4427070#M355201 Heironimus 2009-05-26T16:41:20Z