HP SureStore E SAN Manager LUN Management Administrator's Guide

96 Using Device Groups
Using Device Groups
A SAN Manager LM device group is a set of devices that are grouped into a logical set—for
example, a JBOD, a department, or a computer room. With device groups, you can assign a
set of devices to a host or share group, or identify all devices in the group. SAN Manager
LM devices are stored in the default device group until you move them into a custom
device group.
Note The default device group name always includes the label [Default]. This part
of the name cannot be changed or deleted. The default device group has the
following icon: .
Showing or Hiding Device Groups
Click the Show or Hide Device Groups button in the toolbar or choose View 
Device Groups. When device groups are hidden, their devices are still listed in the Storage
pane.
Creating a Device Group
Note You cannot create a device group if device groups are hidden in the Storage
Pane.
1. Right-click on an existing device group or in the white space in the Storage pane and
choose New Device Group from the shortcut menu.
The new device group appears in the Storage pane with its name selected.
2. Type a device group name and press Enter. Device group names can be up to 32
alphanumeric characters long.