Brocade Adapters Administrator’s Guide 43
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Name configuration 4
Adding name entries
You can add up to 2000 names which are then stored in the HbaAliasdb.properties file.
The entries persist during reboot.
The WWN types are as follows:
•Node
•Port
•Remote Port
•V_Port
•Dual Role (port type that acts as initiator and target)
•Unknown
1. Select an HBA, an HBA port, a Virtual Port, a CNA or a CEE port from the device tree.
2. Select Configure > Names from the Host Connectivity Manager.
OR
Right-click a device from the device tree and select Configure > Names.
3. Type a name that represents an adapter, port, or storage device into the Name text box.
4. Type a valid WWN that corresponds to the name.
5. Click OK to close the window.
The new component is added to the Name list.
Removing a name entry
The Remove functionality clears the name and description values of a selected detached WWN.
1. Select an HBA, an HBA port, a Virtual Port, a CNA or a CEE port from the device tree.
2. Select Configure > Names from the Host Connectivity Manager.
OR
Right-click a device from the device tree and select Configure > Names.
The Configure Names dialog box displays all the names available at the host.
3. Select one of the following from the Display list:
•Current Host
•All WWNs
•Only Nodes
•Only Ports
•Only V_Ports
•Only Remote Ports
A list of names for the devices you selected displays.