Virtual Connect assigns or migrates WWNs for server FC ports connected to HP Virtual Connect modules. Virtual Connect also assigns WWNs to FC ports that are not connected to an I/O module because Virtual Connect modules can be added later. Server FC ports connected to non-Virtual Connect modules retain the server factory default WWNs.

Configuring Virtual Connect to assign WWNs in server blades maintains a consistent storage identity (WWN) even when the underlying server hardware is changed. This method allows server blades to be replaced without affecting the external Fibre Channel SAN administration.

CAUTION: To avoid storage networking issues and potential loss of data associated with duplicate WWNs on a FC SAN fabric, plan carefully when allowing Virtual Connect to assign server blade WWNs so that the configured range of WWNs is used only once within the environment.

The WWN range used by the Virtual Connect domain must be unique within the environment. HP provides a set of pre-defined ranges that are reserved for use by Virtual Connect and do not conflict with server factory default WWNs.

When using the HP-defined WWN ranges, be sure that each range is used only once within the environment.

Managing server profiles

Use the following screens to manage server profiles:

•Define Server Profile screen (on page 182) o Create a new server profile definition

•Define Server Profile screen (multiple enclosures) (on page 199)

•Server Profiles screen (on page 204)

o View a list of defined server profiles o Print a list of defined server profiles

•Edit Server Profile screen (on page 205)

o Edit the properties of an existing profile

Define Server Profile screen

Use this screen to create a new server profile definition, which defines and configures Ethernet, Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and FCoE connectivity for the server. This screen can be edited only by users with server role permissions, but it is viewable by all authorized users.

The HP Virtual Connect Network Setup Wizard or equivalent steps must be performed before defining server profiles.

For more information about the network setup wizard, see the HP Virtual Connect for c-Class BladeSystem Setup and Installation Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/vc/manuals).

IMPORTANT: The data grids throughout the GUI are editable. Left-click the mouse to select a line to be edited. Right-click the mouse to bring up a context menu.

NOTE: The process to assign, modify, or unassign a profile to an Integrity BL8x0c i2 server blade or Integrity BL8x0c i4 server blade can take up to several minutes.

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