Dell Emulex Family of Adapters - Manual (Page 449)

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5. CLI Client Command Descriptions
WWN Management Commands
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RestoreWWN
This command changes the WWNs to the factory default or non-volatile values. The
change is non-volatile.
Notes
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A reboot is required to activate the new setting.
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For VMware ESXi: After changing the WWN of an adapter, you must reboot the
ESXi system before trying to access the adapter on that system. For information
on rebooting the ESXi system, see the VMware documentation.
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For ESXi: If you are using the CIM interface to access adapters, after changing
the WWN of an adapter, you must restart the CIMOM (that is, SFCB) on the
ESXi system before trying to access the adapter on that system. For information
on restarting the CIMOM, see the VMware documentation.
Supported By
Linux, Solaris, VMware ESXi, and Windows
Syntax
RestoreWWN
Parameters
WWPN
The WWPN of an FC or FCoE port.
Type
0 = Restore Default WWNs
1 = Restore NVRAM WWNs