BPCUI0222E The IP address you entered points to a device of another type.

Explanation

This error might occur in situations such as the following:
  • You are trying to add a storage system of a certain type, but you enter the IP address for a different type of storage system
  • You are trying to add a storage system, but you enter the IP address of a switch
  • You are trying to add a storage system, for example IBM Spectrum Scale, but the storage system software is not installed on the device

Action

To resolve the problem, try the following actions:
  • Ensure that the host name or IP address is valid for the device type that you are adding
  • Ensure that the device is operational
  • Try to add the device again