User guide

Command Line Interface (CLI)
154 Modular SAN Array 1000 User Guide
Naming a Connection to a server
This command is used to create an association between the Fibre Channel Initiator
(HBA in the server) and the MSA1000, while at the same time naming and
identifying the host mode (operating system) of the server.
The name given to a connection is user defined, and according to a naming
convention that makes identification and setup of the ACL for this connection
easier.
To name a connection between the MSA1000 and a server:
Basic Command
ADD CONNECTION
Example Command
CLI> ADD CONNECTION ABC WWPN=12345678-12345678 PROFILE=WINDOWS
Command Options
ABC—the name to give the connection.
WWPN=12345678-12345678—the WWPN of the active HBA inside the server
attached to the MSA1000. The show connections command can be used to
obtain the WWPN.
WWNN
—the WWNN of the active HBA inside the server attached to the
MSA1000. The show connections command can be used to obtain the
WWNN.
PROFILE=WINDOWS—the platform of the host. If a profile is not specified, the
default profile is used.
Profile options include:
Windows (default)
OVMS
Tru64
Linux
Solaris
NetWare
HP
OFFSET=X—(default: 0) the unit offset for assigning logical volumes.
Example CLI Response
Connection has been added successfully.
Profile Windows is set for the new connection.
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