4Select the host group to which you want to move the host.

5Click OK.

The host is moved into the host group.

The host retains the virtual disk mappings assigned to it, and inherits the virtual disk mappings assigned to the group. Other hosts in the group do not inherit the mappings of the added host.

Removing a Host From a Host Group

1Click the Modify tab, then click Edit Host Topology. A list of hosts and host groups appears.

2In the host topology list, click the plus sign (+) to the left of the host group name.

The host group expands to show the hosts in the group.

3Click the name of the host you want to remove from the group.

4Click Remove located to the right of the list.

5Click Yes to remove the host.

The host is moved out of the host group. The host retains the virtual disk mappings assigned to it, and loses the virtual disk mappings assigned to the group.

Moving a Host to a Different Host Group

1Click the Modify tab, then click Edit Host Topology. A list of hosts and host groups appears.

2In the host topology list, click the plus sign (+) to the left of the host group name.

The host group expands to show the hosts in the group.

3Click the name of the host you want to move to another group and click

Move.

4Select the host group to which you want to move the host.

5Click OK.

The host is moved to the indicated host group.

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