Error trying to add host to storage group

Question

I've been banging my head against the wall trying to figure out why I'm getting this message and I can't find this error on Powerlink other than a reference to a single PDF that just has a list of error codes (but no explanation).

Since I am also installing new fibre channel switches, I even eliminated them from the mix by connecting this single ESXi 5.0 test server directly to the VNX SP's. Still gives this error so apparently I had my zoning correct.

(BTW: it took me *forever* to find where Connectivity Status was hidden in Unisphere - I think I miss Navisphere )

dynamox · Answer

you are missing UnisphereBlock ..should be on one of your CDs, install it using USM ..it's rebootless

r1214 · Answer

I do see that listed under software:But I just saw this too:&#xa0; I can't believe I didn't notice this until now.&#xa0; How do I fix this?&#xa0; The VNX (our 2nd one in 3 weeks, yeah, long story) was installed this time around by a local EMC CE. Maybe he missed something basic in the initialization wizard?

dynamox · Answer

are you missing enablers ? Is VNX Block Operating Environment enabler installed ?

r1214 · Answer

Thanks, I'll see if I can find the disc tomorrow and fix it.&#xa0; I'll be giving the CE a ton of grief over this!

dynamox · Answer

yeah, i was watching my CE when he was configuring my box and he did not use my CDs but his own directory with tons of enablers. Give him/her a call and let him/her have it

Rainer_EMC · Answer

Typically the Block Enabler is installed at the factory

r1214 · Answer

Hmm, this is all I have on disc that I can find. I'm assuming the CE that installed this Monday maybe went through the initialization wizard and accidentally selected file only?

CompressionEnabler-01.01.5.008-fleet64_free.ena

FASTCacheEnabler-01.01.5.008-fleet64_free.ena

FASTEnabler-01.01.5.008-fleet64_free.ena

NavisphereAnalyzer_01.01.5.005.ena

QoSManagerEnabler-01.01.5.001-xpfree.ena

SANCopyEnabler-01.01.5.002-xpfree.ena

ThinProvisioning-01.01.5.008-fleet64_free.ena

r1214 · Answer

Heh, done!

dynamox · Answer

Nooooo go to http://SPA/setup ..login and select restart Management Server. Do it for each SP

r1214 · Answer

Got the block enabler from the CE and installed it. Whaddya know, I can actually create a storage group with a host in it now

However, the main dashboard does still show the model as "VNX5300 (File)", so I'm not sure if the issue is completely resolved....

r1214 · Answer

right-click SP and 'reboot' or something else?

dynamox · Answer

restart management service on each SP ..see if it updates itself.

r1214 · Answer

Haha yeah I figured that wasn't what you meant.  It actually corrected itself it appears, now says '(Unified)'.  Sweet.

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Error trying to add host to storage group

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