Configuring Storage Pools - HP 12000 User Manual

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prevent the VLS Gateway from recognizing any nodes with any LUNs after the gap. For
example, if LUN numbering is 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, the VLS Gateway will not recognize LUNs 4 and
5.

Configuring Storage Pools

VLS automatically creates one storage pool. HP recommends that a single storage pool is used
even for multiple arrays. However, if additional pools are needed, you must create them. To do
so:
NOTE: The VLS Gateway can have either one storage pool for all LUNs, or one storage pool
for each array. Refer to the solutions guide for details.
1. Create a storage pool(s):
a. Open a Command View VLS session and log in as the administrator. See
Command View VLS Session from a Web Browser" (page
b. In the Storage tab navigation tree, select Storage Pools.
c. From the task bar, select Create Storage Pool. The Create Storage Pool Wizard is displayed.
d. Click Finish. CREATE STORAGE POOL COMPLETED is displayed.
e. Click Return.
f. If you are creating a separate storage pool for each array, repeat this process for each
storage pool.
2. Add the array LUNs to the storage pool(s).
a. Open a Command View VLS session and log in as the administrator. See
Command View VLS Session from a Web Browser" (page
b. In the Storage tab navigation tree, under Storage Pools, select a storage pool.
c. From the task bar, select Add External LUN. The Add External LUN Wizard is displayed.
NOTE:
d. From the list of available unconfigured LUNs, select the LUNs to add to the pool. (By
default, all LUNs are selected.)
LUN numbering must be sequential with no gaps. Gaps in LUN numbering will
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