HP StorageWorks 2000fc, Reference Manual

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Chapter 3 Managing Storage 95
Managing the Global Host List
The following topics describe managing the host list on an FC, SAS, or iSCSI
storage system.
Managing the Global Host List on an FC System
The global host list is a list of ports on a host HBA or FC switch that can be used
for volume mapping.
The list is automatically populated with port WWNs of hosts that have sent an
inquiry
command or a
report luns
command to the system. Hosts typically do
this when they boot up or rescan for devices. When the command from the host
occurs, the system saves the host port information; however, the information is not
retained after you restart the system unless you have assigned the port a nickname.
Each list entry specifies the controller ports through which the host is connected, the
host-port manufacturer, and the host-port nickname (if any).
You can manually add ports to the list. You can assign a nickname to a port to make
it easily recognizable. A maximum of 63 nicknames can be assigned.
Note – Before you can manually add a host port to the list you must know the port
WWN.
To display the global host list:
●
Select Manage > Volume Management > Volume Mapping > Manage Host List.
The Current Global Host Port List panel shows the port WWN, controller ID and
port number, manufacturer, and nickname (if any) for each host port. The port
associated with the host that most recently scanned for devices is first in the list.
To add a port or change a port’s nickname:
1. In the Add Port To Global Host Port List panel, type the port WWN and a
nickname.
The name is case sensitive and can include 15 characters, but not comma, quotation
mark ("), or backslash.