Originally posted by: Optic
Hi,
How do you add a new host to an existing host group with Hitachi Command Suite (HDvM to be more accurate)? I'm sure the answer is staring me in the face but I just can't find the option!
I have a host group called "esx" which has 8 hosts all using it. Each host can see the same LUNs. I want to add two new ESX servers to the host group so they see all the same LUNs. I just can't find a way to do this in HCS - I've clicked every button I can find! :)
To be clear - I've been using HDS storage for years but up until now I have only used Storage Navigator directly on the system. We've only recently installed HCS and I'm trying to force myself to use it (v7.3.1). I could just jump into Storage Navigator and add the WWNs for the new hosts to the existing host groups and it would work fine - but I don't want to "cheat". :) I'd like to do it in Command Suite.
Is there a way? Am I missing an obvious option somewhere?
Cheers,
David
Originally posted by: PP BIJU KRISHNAN
Hi David,
You need to use HDVM CLI if you would like add a WWPN to an existing HSD (Host Storage Domain). For example
HiCommandCLI AddWWNForHostStorageDomain "serialnum=10001" "model=USP_V" "portname=CL1-A" "domainnickname=ESX" "wwn=22.33.44.55.44.55.44.33,11.33.22.33.44.33.22.22"
I generally create one host group per host and also distribute the cluster on multiple ports to provide better redundancy. A bit of additional work but good for the long term.
Hope you are aware of the host scan feature which can be used to scan for hosts on existing USPV/VSP ports under the administration tab.
Regards,
Biju