Host system — Properties

Use this page to review or modify host system properties.

Introduction

This page is available in the Select Action drop-down list only after you select one of the objects in the table. The page contains a list of properties that represent the selected host system. Each storage unit to which this identifier is attached is listed, followed by its associated volume group (if specified) and the specific ports on the storage unit to which this identifier is attached (if specified).

Menu path

Real-time manager or Simulated manager > Manage hardware > Host systems > Select a host system > Select Action: Properties... > Go

Fields

Host description: The host description (optional).
Volume Groups: The quantity of volume groups assigned to this host for all storage units to which it is attached.
Total GB: The total amount of storage accessible by this host.
WWPNs: The 16-digit worldwide port name (WWPN) for the open systems host.
Note: This column is only displayed for open systems hosts.
Storage Unit: The storage unit nickname, limited to 16 characters.
Volume Group: The volume group nickname and a link to an Open systems volumes main page that has content that is filtered by this volume group.
Storage Unit Ports: The storage unit ports that are selected by the user.