Emulex 3.4 user manual Changing HBA Names, General tab

Changing HBA Names

The HBAnyware utility enables you to change HBA names. For example, you may want to identify a particular HBA with the function it supports, such as a tape drive, scanner, or some other device.

Use any characters you want for names, and names can be up to 255 characters in length. You may also revert to the HBA's default name if you wish.

Note: Although you can change the HBA's displayed name from the default WWPN, the change occurs in the discovery-tree only. The WWPN is still active, it is simply replaced for display purposes with the name you enter. For example, the Port WWPN field of the General tab is not changed. Also, any change you make to the HBA names in your discovery-tree will be seen only by you; people running the HBAnyware utility on another host will not see your name changes

Figure 8: General tab

To change the name of an HBA:

1.From the discovery-tree, select the HBA whose name you wish to change.

2.Do one of the following:

•Select Edit Name from the Adapter menu.

•From the discovery-tree, right-click the HBA whose name you wish to change and select Edit Name (or Change Name).

3.Edit the HBA name in the discovery-tree.

To use the HBA's default name:

1.From the discovery-tree, select the HBA whose name you wish to change.

2.Do one of the following:

•Select Use Default Name from the Adapter menu.

•From the discovery-tree, right-click the HBA whose name you wish to change and select Use Default Name (or Restore Default Name).

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