Brocade Communications Systems Network Advisor 12.3.0, User Manual

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Name settings
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If you set names to be unique on the Options dialog box and the name you entered already
exists, the entry is not accepted. To search for the device already using the name, refer to
“Searching for a device by name” on page 101 or “Searching for a device by WWN” on
page 102 in the Configure Names dialog box or “Searching for a device” on page 375 in the
connectivity map.
NOTE
If you segment a fabric, the Fabric’s name follows the assigned principal switch.
5. Click OK on the confirmation message.
6. Click OK to close the Configure Names dialog box.
Adding a name to a new device
To add a new device and name it, complete the following steps.
1. Select Configure > Names.
The Configure Names dialog box displays.
2. Enter the WWN of the device in the Detached WWN field.
3. Enter a name for the device in the Name field.
4. Click Add.
The new device displays in the table.
If you set names to be unique on the Options dialog box and the name you entered already
exists, a message indicating the name already in use displays. Click OK to close the message
and change the name.
5. Click OK to close the Configure Names dialog box.
6. Click OK on the confirmation message.
Applying a name to a detached WWN
To apply a name to a detached wwn, complete the following steps.
1. Select Configure > Names.
The Configure Names dialog box displays.
2. Click Apply Names.
If there are any detached WWNs in a discovered state, the Apply Names dialog box displays.
3. Select or clear the check box for the associated switch or switch port.
Select a check box to apply the detached name as the switch or switch port name and remove
the duplicated WWN entry (detached) in the Configure Names dialog box.
Clear a check box to remove the duplicated WWN entry (detached) in the Configure Names
dialog box.
4. Click OK on the Apply Names dialog box.
5. Click OK on the Configure Names dialog box.