HP Surestore 64 Planning Guide - Page 114

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_001 100 Task 12: Assign Port Names and Nicknames