Task 12: Assign Port Names And Nicknames; Rules For Port Names - HP Surestore 64 - Director Switch Planning Manual

Task 12: Assign Port Names and Nicknames

During the planning process, consider assigning names to director ports based upon
devices connected to the ports. Though not required, port naming provides convenience
and ease of use. Port naming also documents devices that connect through individual
ports, and identifies what is attached to each port. When it is necessary to change port
connectivity, port names make it easier to identify the ports and attached end devices.
Also consider assigning nicknames to device and fabric worldwide names (WWNs).
Though not required, nicknaming provides a useful substitute for the cryptic eight-byte
WWN. Once a nickname is assigned, it is referenced throughout the HP EFC Manager
application.
Transfer port names and nicknames to the director planning worksheet provided as part of
Task 13: Complete the Planning Worksheet on page 102.

Rules for Port Names

Port names can be up to 24 alphanumeric characters in length. Spaces, hyphens, and
underscores are allowed within the name. Each port name must be unique for a director.
However, the same port name can be used on separate directors. It is recommended that
unique port names be used, particularly within a complex multiswitch fabric. Example port
names include:
Lab server
Test system-2
Printer_001
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