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2.Create and enable a zone for each additional HBA and SP port that will be supported by the multipath and failover software.

Refer to Known Issues on page 3-38 for any additional information.

Installing Additional Navisphere Host Agent Software

The EMC ControlCenter Navisphere Host Agent should be used to automatically register host connections with the array. PowerPath and ATF require different registration types and the Navisphere Host Agent is the preferred method over manual registrations.

You should install the Navisphere Host Agent software to ensure the HBA connections are all registered correctly. For instructions on how to perform this operation refer to the EMC ControlCenter Navisphere Host Agent software documentation for your array type.

After the host agent has started and registered the new HBA paths, you should refresh the host connections in the storage group to ensure all available paths are assigned. To do this, you have two options, depending on whether you want to disrupt the connectivity of the host:

Without disrupting Host Connectivity (more complex procedure using Navisphere CLI):

Note: You must have Navisphere CLI installed. Refer to product notes for complete usage instructions.

RR:1.Using a command prompt, browse to the Navisphere CLI directory (typically C:\Program Files\EMC\Navisphere CLI>

6.Enter command navicli -h <sp_IP> storagegroup -connecthost -host <hostname> -gname <storagegroupname>

where <sp_IP> is the IP address of either array SP; <hostname> is the hostname of the host connection to update; and <storagegroupname> is the name of the storage group of the host connection to update.

7.When prompted, verify the <hostname> and <storagegroupname> are correct as follows:

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QLogic specifications

EMC QLogic is a leading provider of advanced networking solutions, primarily known for its high-performance storage area network (SAN) technologies. It specializes in Fibre Channel and Ethernet networking products, offering robust solutions that are essential for modern data center environments.

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