Use this dialog to view and change the default host type setting for a storage subsystem.
The host type defines how the controllers in the storage subsystem work with the host's operating system when logical drives are accessed. The only time you will use this option is if you need to change how the storage subsystem behaves relative to the hosts that are connected to it.
If Storage Partitioning is enabled the following warning is displayed:
If Storage Partitioning is enabled, then the default host type will only affect any hosts you do not define in the Mappings View and any logical drives mapped in the Default Group. If you intend to define all of your hosts and create storage partitions, you can change or set the host type at that time. However, if you do not define all hosts in the Mappings View and map any logical drives in the default group, then those undefined hosts must be compatible with the default host type or they will not be able to correctly access those logical drives. If you have this situation, ensure that the undefined hosts are compatible with the default host type shown and, if necessary, change the default host type. With Storage Partitioning enabled, the default host type will be in effect ONLY for those logical drives mapped in the default group. You only need to change the host type once for all logical drives.
If Storage Partitioning is disabled, then all hosts attached to the storage subsystem must be running the same operating system and be compatible with the default host type. If the hosts are not compatible with the default host type, then they will not be able to correctly access the logical drives. Ensure that all attached hosts are compatible with the default host type shown and, if necessary, change the default host type. For example, if the default host type displayed is Windows NT, but all of the hosts attached to the storage subsystem are running HP-UX, then you need to change the host type to HP-UX. With Storage Partitioning disabled, the default host type will be in effect for all logical drives on the storage subsystem. You only need to change the host type once for all logical drives.
Procedure
1
Select the Current default host type drop-down list. A list of the available host types is displayed.
2
Change the default host type if required.
Note: The new selection will become the default setting for the storage subsystem.
3
Select the Don't display this dialog again check box to prevent this dialog from being displayed each time the Create Logical Drive Wizard is started.
Note: You can also change the default host type using the Storage Subsystem >> Change >>Default Host Type pull-down menu option.