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6. (Optional) Update the task name and provide a description.
7. (Optional) Expand Schedule to specify the task schedule. You can schedule the task to run
immediately or later. The default setting is Now.
8. Click Submit. If the task is to run immediately, the task begins.
9. You can check the progress and the result of the task on the Tasks & Alerts tab. Click on the task
name to view details of the task.
Created pools are added to the target storage system THP Pools list.
Related topics
• About virtualizing storage capacity , page 114
• Create Pool dialog box , page 117
• Verifying THP/Smart pool information , page 121
• Modifying THP/Smart pool settings , page 124
• Deleting THP/Smart pools , page 125
Create Pool dialog box
Pools can be created for storage systems that support THP. In addition, Smart pools of differing
performance levels can be used to improve application performance.
When you enter the minimum required information in this dialog box, the Show Plan button activates
to allow you to review the plan. Click the Back button to modify the plan to meet your requirements.
The following table describes the dialog box fields, subfields, and field groups. A field group is a
collection of fields that are related to a specific action or configuration. You can minimize and expand
field groups by clicking the double-arrow symbol (>>).
As you enter information in a dialog box, if the information is incorrect, errors that include a description
of the problem appear at the top of the box.
Table 12 Create Pool dialog box
Description Subfield Field
Displays the selected storage system name, or prompts you to select the
storage system from a list.
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Storage Sys-
tem
Accept the default pool name, or enter a pool name. Do not confuse pool
name with pool ID. The pool ID is an assigned number, the pool name is
a user-definable value.
Reflect a pool name to the storage system is selected by default, and
provides naming consistency between XP7 Command View AE and the
storage system. If it is not displayed, it does not apply to the selected storage
system.
- Pool Name
If Pool Type with THP and Smart options is displayed, the selected storage
system supports both THP and Smart. If Pool Type options are not displayed,
it means the selected storage system only supports THP.
Select THP to create a pool using one or more parity groups.
Select Smart to create a pool using one or more tiers, each with one or
more parity groups. The Smart pool type offers two mode option choices,
Standard or Mixed , and Smart options can be minimized or expanded at
the bottom of the dialog box.
THP or Smart Pool Type
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