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Importing HBA-to-Host mapping

Importing HBA-to-Host mapping
The Host Port Mapping dialog box enables you to import externally created HBA ports-to-Host
mapping information into the application. The imported file must be in CSV format. The first row
must contain the headers (wwn, name) for the file.
Example
When the import is complete a result summary displays with the information listed in
TABLE 22
Value
Total Valid Input Records
Unique HBA WWNs
Recognized
Hosts Created or Identified
Conflicting HBA Mappings
Overwritten HBA Mappings
Importing Errors
Details
To import Host port mapping, complete the following steps.
1. Right-click an HBA icon and select Host Port Mapping.
2. Click Import.
3. Browse to the file (CSV format only) you want to import.
4. Click Open on the Import dialog box.
296
wwn,name
20:00:00:00:C9:69:D5:27, s1
20:00:00:05:1E:0A:35:0E, s2
Import Results
Definition
Number of lines identified in the CSV file without any errors (excluding the
Header).
Number of unique HBAs identified in the CSV file.
Number of Hosts identified in the CSV file already discovered, and which are
either online or offline but not deleted.
Number of occurrences where you were asked to decide whether to override
previously discovered information. If you select Yes to All, or No to All, each
occurrence where conflict resolution occurs automatically is counted as one
conflict.
Number of times a previously discovered mapping is overwritten during the
import process.
Number of errors encountered during the import.
Tabulates the error information with respect to the line number where it
occurred.
The Host Port Mapping dialog box displays.
The Import dialog box displays.
The file imports, reads, and applies all changes line-by-line and performs the following:
•
Checks for correct file structure and well-formed WWNs, and counts number of errors.
If more than 5 errors occur, import fails and a 'maximum error count exceeded' message
displays. Edit the Host port mapping file and try again.
•
Checks for duplicate HBAs.
If duplicates exist, a message displays with the duplicate mappings detailed. Click Yes to
continue. Click No to edit the Host port mapping file and try again.
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