Users Guide

Figure 16. Configure ESXi Host to Storage Array wizard
1. Click Next after reading through the Introduction page.
The Inspect Configuration page is then initiated which verifies user privileges, gathers information
about the selected ESXi host, and gathers information on the configured storage arrays. This process
may take a few minutes depending on the number of HBAs, and storage arrays configured in the
system.
2. Click Next after all three discovery processess complete and three green check marks are displayed.
The Select Host HBAs page allows for selection of the HBAs that you want to configure from the
ESXi host. Select the option button next to the interface type to be configured. Select all of the HBA
ports that will be configured for the target storage array.
3. Click Next after selecting the HBA you want to configure.
The Select Storage Array page is displayed.
4. Select the storage array that will be used by the ESXi host being configured. Click Next after
selection.
The Suggested Configuration page is displayed showing the recommended HBA port configuration,
host configuration, and host group configuration. The suggested changes are displayed in blue italics
font.
5. To accept the suggest configuration, click Next; or, to manually configure the ESXi host, select the
Use manual configuration option, and then click Next.
a. If the manual configuration option is selected, the Manual Configuration page is displayed.
b. If the ESXi host will be participating in a cluster configuration with other ESXi hosts, and no
existing host group exists for the cluster configuration, select the storage array name and click
the Add Host Group button. Enter the name for the new host group, and then click OK.
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