All objects in a system have names that are user-defined or
system-generated.
Choose a meaningful name when you create an object. If you do not choose a name for
the object, the system generates one for you. A well-chosen name serves not only as a label for an
object, but also as a tool for tracking and managing the object.
Choosing a meaningful name is important if you decide to use configuration backup and restore.
Naming rules
The following rules apply when you choose a name for an object:
- Do not start names by using an underscore even though it is possible. The use
of the underscore as the first character of a name is a reserved naming convention that is used by
the system configuration restore process.
- The first character of a file volume name cannot be numeric.
- The name can be a maximum of 63 characters, with one exception. The
lsfabric command displays long object names that are truncated to 15 characters
for nodes and systems.
- Valid characters are uppercase letters (A - Z), lowercase letters (a - z), digits (0 - 9),
underscore (_), period (.), hyphen (-), and space.
- Names must not begin or end with a space.
- Object names must be unique within the object type. For example, a volume and an MDisk can each
be called ABC; however, two volumes cannot be called
ABC.
- The default object name is valid (object prefix with an integer).
- Objects can be renamed to their current names.