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3.
From the list of storage systems, select the system for which you want to modify the WWN
nickname.
• All storage systems: Displays a list of WWNs that belong to the host group related to the se-
lected host.
• Specific storage system: Displays a list of WWNs that belong to the host group related to the
selected host and storage system.
4.
Select the Edit Option:
• Edit WWN nickname for all related host groups: Applies the WWN nickname setting to all
storage host groups.
• Edit WWN nickname for individual host groups: Applies the WWN nickname to individual
host groups in the storage system selected.
5.
In the Nickname column, enter a WWN nickname or modify the existing WWN nickname. If
All storage systems and Edit WWN nickname for all related host groups is selected, the minimum
number of character limit allowed is applied to all storage systems.
TIP:
To delete a WWN nickname, clear the text.
6.
(Optional) Update the task name and provide a description.
7.
(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.
8.
Click Submit.
If the task is scheduled to run immediately, the process begins.
9.
You can check the progress and result of the task on the Tasks & Alerts tab. Click the task name
to view details of the task.
The WWN nickname edits are applied to the WWNs registered in the host group.
Related topics
• About managing WWNs by using nicknames
Managing LUN Paths
This module describes path management; how to specify LUN paths, edit host mode and host mode
options, and how to specify LUN paths after replacing or exchanging a host bus adapter.
About LUN path management
When you allocate a volume to a host, HP StorageWorks P9000 Command View Advanced Edition
Suite allows you to assign or edit LUN paths between one or more volumes and one or more hosts.
LUN paths provide volume access for the host by pairing storage ports and host ports. For example,
one or more storage ports can be mapped to one or more host ports.
Managing storage resources in a SAN environment
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