Use Oracle FS System Manager (GUI) to manage SAN host entries. If you have installed the Oracle FS Path Manager (FSPM), FSPM creates FSPM host entries for you.
Configure the FC ports in the Controller for network access. When these ports are configured, a successful connection can be made from the initiator ports on the SAN host to the target ports on the Controller.
Provide an alias for the SAN host initiator ports. An alias makes the ports easier to identify.
Enable the HP‑UX compatibility option that allows the system to use the HP-UX addressing scheme for LUNs.
Configure the FSPM load balancing settings on some operating systems.
Map a LUN to a selected host entry. Mapping is the mechanism that enables the SAN host to identify and access the LUN.
Optionally mask a Controller port so that the LUN cannot be accessed through that port.
Associate the host entry to a host group, which is a named, logical collection of hosts.
When you delete a host entry, by default the Oracle FS System retains the mappings to the initiators of that deleted entry. These retained mappings allow you to transfer the mappings to another host entry. You can optionally remove these mappings when deleting a host entry. When you delete a host entry, the Oracle FS System creates new unassociated host entries for any initiators that are discovered by the system. You might need to refresh the screen (Ctrl-Alt-R) to view the new initiators.
You can group hosts together using host groups. A host group is a named, logical collection of one or more host entries. Host groups are a convenient way to associate many SAN host entries into a single, manageable object. Host groups are compatible with associated hosts and FSPM hosts.