If the desired host has never been connected via a cable to any port in the storage system,
take the following steps:
a. In the tree, right-click the host group and then select AddNewWWNfrom the pop-up
menu. The Add New WWN dialog box (“Add New WWN Dialog Box (When Registering
a Host that Has Never been Connected to the Storage System)” (page 39)) appears.
You cannot add WWNs to host groups for initiator ports.
b. Right-click the arrow on the right of the WWNlist, and then select the desired host bus
adapter from the list. If the list does not include the desired host bus adapter, enter the
desired WWN in the WWNlist.
c. If necessary, enter a nickname for the host bus adapter.
d. Click OKto close the Add New WWN dialog box. If a message appears, click OK.
The specified WWN and nickname appear below the selected host group.

Registering a host
Register a host to monitor and manage it from P9000 Command View AE Suite, along with the other
registered hosts and storage systems.
Before you perform this task, review “Prerequisites for registering a host” on page 21.
To register a host:
1. On the Administration tab, select Managed Resources.
2. On the Hosts tab, click Add Hosts.
3. Select Discover Hosts or Add Host Manually.
4. Specify the appropriate information.
5. Click OK.
6. Check the Data Collection Tasks tab to confirm that the task has completed successfully.
7. When the task completes, confirm that the host name and WWN appear on the Hosts tab of
Managed Resources.
Or, you can confirm that the host name appears in the Hosts list displayed by using the Hosts
tree on the Resources tab.