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Create virtual I/O pools
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Restrictions:
WWN address prefixes require a NAA value of two, five or six. An NAA value (Network Address Authority) is a
4-bit field used to guarantee uniqueness of WW names. The NAA value is the first four bits of the address (so,
the address must start with 2, 5 or 6).
Defined by:
• Start address
• Number of identities or imported identities
14.2.3 World Wide Port Name (WWPN) definition
WWPN address is used to define virtual WWPN address properties. It is recommended to define this in FCoE
and FC environments only.
Restrictions:
WWPN address prefixes have the same NAA restrictions mentioned in the section above.
Defined by:
• Start address
• Number of identities or Imported identities
14.2.4 IQN Definition
IQN addresses are used to define virtual IQN addresses. It is recommended to define this in iSCSI
environments only.
An example for IQN is: iqn.2001-09.com.example:mystorage.disk1.test1.abc
Restrictions:
• Value cannot be empty
Defined by:
• IQN seed string or imported identities
14.3 Create Virtual I/O pools
The Virtual I/O pool can be created from the deployment portal. The Virtual I/O pool may contain an identity
definition for each identities. Multiple definitions for a single identity type is not allowed. The Virtual I/O pool
may contain identity types defined by combination of start address along with necessary number and/or
import files. To create the Virtual I/O pool:
1. Navigate to the Deployment tab.
2. In the left pane, click Create Virtual I/O pool under Common Tasks.
3. Type the unique name (and optionally a description), and then click Next.
4. Type the MAC address, number of identities, and then click Next.