HP XP Array Manager Software - Manual (Page 175)

Adding an HBA
Add an HBA to improve performance and throughput requirements. When adding an HBA, specify
the WWN of the new HBA and then select a WWN of an existing HBA from which to model paths.
Prerequisites
• Identify the new WWN for the HBA that is being added
• Identify the WWN from which to model paths
• Verify that the new HBA is physically connected
1. On the Resources tab, select Hosts.
2. After selecting the target operating system, select the target host row and click More Actions >
Add HBAs.
3. Enter the New WWN or select a WWN from the list.
4. Enter the WWN from which to model paths or select a WWN from the list.
5. Click Add.
6. In the WWN Pairs list, verify that the listed HBA WWN combination are paired correctly.
TIP:
• If the WWN information is updated when the host is refreshed, the target WWN might
not be displayed in the list. In this case, you need to manually enter the WWN of the
HBA you are adding.
• To edit a WWN nickname from the list of WWN Pairs, click Edit WWN Nicknames.
7. Click Show Plan and confirm that the information in the plan summary is correct. If changes are
required, click Back.
8. (Optional) Update the task name and provide a description.
9. (Optional) Expand Schedule to specify the task schedule.
You can schedule the task to run immediately or later. The default setting is Now. If the task is
scheduled to run immediately, you can select View task status to monitor the task after it is
submitted.
10. Click Submit.
If the task is scheduled to run immediately, the process begins.
11. (Optional) Check the progress and result of the task on the Tasks & Alerts tab. Click the task
name to view details of the task.
When the task completes, the new WWN is added and LUN path settings are established to the host.
Related topics
• Editing LUN paths when exchanging a failed HBA , page 165
• Editing LUN paths when adding or exchanging an HBA , page 167
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