Moving a Host from One Host Group to Another Host Group

Use the Move Mappings option to move a from one to another host group or to remove a host from a host group.
  1. Select a host from the Topology pane, and select Mappings >> Move .
  2. Choose one of these actions:
  3. Select a host group in the Move to following host list, to which the selected host should be moved.
  4. Click OK.
    The changed host-to-host group definition is saved, and the dialog closes. The results can vary.

    The host and its associated are removed from the previous host group and now appear under the chosen host group. The host and its associated HBA host ports inherit the of the new host group. If the host also had any specific mappings, these mappings are retained.

    Additionally, one of these conditions occurs:

    • Condition 1 – If the host was the only host under the previous host group, the host group loses its association to the host, but it retains the current mappings of the host group. These mappings are not accessible until you redefine the associated hosts and the HBA host ports for this host group.
    • Condition 2 – If the host was the only host under the previous host group and the host group does not have any mappings, the host group is moved back under the Default Group and inherits any default mappings.

    You are finished with this procedure.

  5. To remove the selected host from a host group., do not select any host group in the Move to following host list.
  6. Click OK.
    The changed host-to-host group definition is saved, and the dialog closes. The results can vary.

    One of these conditions occurs:

    • Condition 1 – If the host does not have any of its own specific mappings and has only mappings that are associated with the host group, the host and its associated HBA host ports are returned to the Default Group and inherit any default mappings.
    • Condition 2 – If the host has its own specific mappings in addition to the mappings that are associated with the host group, the host and its associated HBA host ports are moved under the . This action indicates that the host still has its own specific mappings but is no longer associated with a host group.
    • Condition 3 – If the selected host is currently not part of a host group, selecting no host group has no effect.

    You are finished with this procedure.

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