Invalid Host Type

What Caused the Problem?

An attached host currently is assigned a host type that is invalid. The Recovery Guru Details area provides specific information you will need as you follow the recovery steps.

Important Notes

Recovery Steps

1

If... Then...
You want to resolve this problem by changing the host type of the affected host Go to step 2.
You want to resolve this problem by upgrading the NVSRAM to a version that supports the host type that you need
a If you already have the appropriate NVSRAM file, proceed to step b.  Otherwise, contact your technical support representative to obtain an appropriate NVSRAM file that will support the host type that you need.  When you have obtained the appropriate file, go to step b.
b From the Subsystem Management Window, select the Advanced >> Maintenance >> Download >> Controller NVSRAM menu option.
c Follow the instructions in the dialog to complete the NVSRAM download process.
d Even if the new NVSRAM supports the host type that you need, you will still need to assign that host type to the host.

Go to step 3.

2

Refer to the details area to see if an individual host is affected, or if it is the default host type for the storage subsystem.
If... Then...
The host field in the Details area displays an individual host Go to step 3.
The host field in the Details area displays "Default Host Type"
a From the Subsystem Management Window, select the Storage Subsystem >> Change >> Default Host Type menu option.
b Select a new Operating System Type from the drop-down menu, and then click the OK button.
c Go to step 4.
3
a From the Subsystem Management Window, select the View >> Mappings menu option.
b Highlight the affected Host in the Topology view and then select the Mappings >> Change >> Host Operating System menu option.
c Select the desired Operating System Type from the drop-down menu, and then click the OK button.
d Go to step 4.

4

Click the Recheck button to rerun the Recovery Guru. The failure should no longer appear in the Summary area. If the failure appears again, contact your technical support representative.