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can set a nickname in the WWN information that is defined for each host group. WWN nicknames
that are set for a host group can provide information about the I/O path (host, host port, fabric, or
storage port) of volumes that are linked to the host group.
During configuration of SAN fabrics and paths, the HBA WWN nickname is used to help confirm
physical configuration information, such as:
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Check the storage HBA WWN nicknames in the list of volumes.
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Specify or change the storage HBA WWN nicknames related to the host.
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View the HBA WWN nickname to confirm that the host port of the path to which a volume will
be allocated is appropriate.
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Change the storage configuration, such as replacing an HBA and specifying the nickname for the
replacement storage HBA WWN that is registered in the host group.
The following figure illustrates the WWN nicknames created using the host name, slot number, and
HBA port.
WWN nickname examples:
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(Host Name)_(Slot Number)_(HBA Port)
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(Host Name)_(Slot Number)_(Fabric Number)
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(Host Name)_(Slot Number)_(Fabric Number)_(Port Number)
There are two options for editing a WWN nickname that is defined in a host group:
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Collectively edit the WWN nickname for all related host groups. When this option is selected, the
WWN nickname is applied to all host groups that have the same WWN.
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Edit the WWN nickname of an individual host group. When this option is selected, only the WWN
nickname of the individual host group is changed.
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If a nickname is set to a WWN by using a storage system management tool, such as Storage Navigator,
you can view the latest WWN nickname by refreshing the storage system information. Also, if there
are multiple WWN nicknames set to the host groups on the storage system, only one WWN nickname
for the port on the host is selected and displayed automatically.
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