Adding an FC Host Connection

Manually add a Fibre Channel (FC) host connection if it was not already connected to the library when it was turned on. You can add an FC host connection without shutting down the library. You can add up to 32 FC host connections per I/O blade.

The WWPN text box is limited to 17 lowercase alphanumeric characters and colons (:). The World Wide Port Name (WWPN) must be typed in the following format: 12345678:0b33ef12.

The Name text box is limited to 12 alphanumeric characters. Spaces and other special characters are not allowed.

NOTE: This operation should not be performed concurrently by multiple administrative users logged in from different locations. You can access the appropriate screens, but you cannot apply changes while another administrative user is performing the same operation.

Users with administrative privileges can add an FC host connection, but users with user privileges cannot.

  1. From the Setup menu, select I/O Blades > Host Management.
  2. The Setup - Blade Host Management screen appears. The screen lists the name, online/offline status, host port, WWPN, and operating system type of FC hosts.

  3. Click Create.

    The Setup - Blade Host Management screen appears.

  4. Under Create an FC Host, complete the following:
  5. Select one or more I/O blades for the host.
  6. Click Apply.

    The Progress Window appears. The Progress Window contains information on the action, elapsed time, and status of the requested operation.

  7. Save the library configuration.

    For instructions on how to save the library configuration, see Saving the Configuration.

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