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Virtual port configuration 3
NOTE
By default, the Use auto-generated check box is selected and the Generate Again button is
enabled. You can still edit the Virtual Port WWN field if Use auto-generated is selected.
FIGURE 10 Virtual Port Creation dialog box
3. (Optional). Provide a symbolic name for the virtual port.
4. (Optional). Provide an alias name for the virtual port. By creating an alias, you can assign a
familiar name to a device or group multiple devices into a single name. This can simplify
cumbersome data entry and allows an intuitive naming structure.
5. (Optional). Enter descriptive information about the virtual port into the Description field.
6. Click OK to apply the changes and close the window.
Deleting a virtual port
If the maximum number of virtual ports have already been created, the option to create virtual
ports using HCM is disabled.
NOTE
Pre-boot-created virtual ports are not labeled. If the virtual port is pre-boot-created, the Delete check
box is disabled.
1. Select a virtual port from the device tree.
2. Select Configure > Virtual Port > Delete from the main menu.
OR
Right-click the virtual port and select Virtual Port > Delete from the list.
A warning message displays, asking for confirmation.
3. Click OK to continue.
The Virtual Port Deletion dialog box displays.