HP 1.10GB Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem - Manual (Page 138)

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the Virtual Connect user interface. The assigned node WWN is always the same as the port WWN
incremented by one.
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 138 )
o Create a new server profile definition
• Define Server Profile screen (multiple enclosures) (on page 151 )
• Server Profiles screen (on page 156 )
o View a list of defined server profiles
o Print a list of defined server profiles
• Edit Server Profile screen (on page 157 )
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
privileges, 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 Installing tab of the HP BladeSystem Technical Resources
website ( http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation ).
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.