Host Configuration
Lesson 7 Lab 1
Objectives
After completing this lab, you should be able to configure hosts using the SSMC.
Introduction
The purpose of the lab is to give you some experience in preparing hosts for an HP 3PAR array VLUN presentation. Certain
hosts must have Fibre Channel HBA tools and drivers loaded to enable the supported configuration. Before storage
presentation, the host along with its port WWNs must be registered with the array through the SSMC. These labs will register
a simulated host.
You will create a dummy host profile and register a new WWN.
NOTE: Depending on your environment, certain parameters might differ from what is shown on the
screenshots in this guide.
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Host Configuration
SSMC host configuration and storage allocation
If not already logged in to SSMC, do so by double-clicking the SSMC icon and logging in with the user name hk903aae and
the password hk903aae.
Adding a host in SSMC
1. From the Banner area, select the down arrow to display the SSMC Main Menu.
The Main Menu appears.
2. Under the Block Persona options area, select Hosts.
3. The Hosts/Overview window is displayed.
A list of existing hosts (if any) created on the array is displayed.
Select the + Create host button.
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Host Configuration
4. The Create Host screen is displayed.
There are three sections: General, Host Paths, and Descriptors.
General
Name: <use a unique name> Host OS: Windows Server 2012
Persona: View only field that should be pre-set to 15-WindowsServer Take all other defaults in the General area.
Host Paths
Select the Add FC button.
The Add FC window displays existing WWNs, if any. Select the New WWN radio button.
Enter 500143802422E604 and then select Add.
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Descriptors
Take all defaults and select Create to add your host. Ignore the “Single Path” warning and select Continue.
5. From the Hosts/Overview screen, ensure that your new host is listed.
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