Creating a cluster, Adding an isns server (option) – HP LeftHand P4000 SAN Solutions User Manual
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information about capacity and space utilization, see
. For more information about Adaptive Optimization, see the following sources:
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Using StoreVirtual VSAs and creating storage systems with multiple storage tiers, see HP
StoreVirtual Storage VSA Installation and Configuration Guide
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Registering storage systems for Adaptive Optimization, see
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Managing RAID and disks in storage systems with multiple storage tiers, see
RAID and Managing Disks” (page 21)
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Volume configuration for using Adaptive Optimization, see
TIP:
To obtain the best performance from Adaptive Optimization, HP recommends using
only storage systems with multiple tiers of storage in a cluster in which you plan to use Adaptive
Optimization. If you use Adaptive Optimization in a cluster with a mix of storage systems,
you may not achieve the benefits of the higher performing media.
Creating a cluster
Creating a management group using the Management Group, Clusters, and Volumes wizard
creates the first cluster in that management group. Use the following steps to create additional
clusters in existing management groups.
1.
Log in to the management group in which you want to create a cluster.
2.
Right-click the storage system, and select Add to New Cluster.
3.
Select New Cluster
→Standard Cluster, and click Next.
4.
Enter a meaningful name for the cluster.
A cluster name is case sensitive and must be from 1 to 127 characters. Allowable characters
include a-z, A-Z, 0-9, ‘-‘ (dash), and ‘_’ (underscore).
5.
Select one or more storage systems from the list to include in the cluster, and click Next.
6.
Click Add in the Assign Virtual IPs and Subnet Masks window to add the VIP for the new
cluster.
7.
Enter the VIP and the Subnet Mask and click OK, and then click Next.
8.
(Optional) Enter information for creating the first volume in the cluster, or select Skip Volume
Creation.
NOTE:
The size listed in the Cluster Available Space box is an estimate because the actual
size of the cluster once it is created can vary. The accurate size of the cluster is displayed as
"Total space" on the Details tab of the cluster.
9.
Click Finish.
10.
Review the summary information in the next window. Click Close when finished.
Adding an iSNS server (option)
NOTE:
If you are using an iSNS server, you may not need to manually add target portals to your
iSCSI Initiators.
1.
Select the new cluster in the navigation window. Click iSCSI Tasks, and select Add iSNS Server.
2.
Right-click on the cluster or click Cluster Tasks and select Edit Cluster.
3.
Select Edit Cluster
→Edit iSNS Servers.
4.
In the Edit iSNS Server window, click Add Server.
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