HP XP Array Manager Software - Manual (Page 80)

From the Resources tab, select one or more volumes, and click Allocate Volumes. The dialog will
prompt for host name, but will not prompt for volume criteria.
• Selecting clustered hosts
Configuring clustered hosts in a logical group helps ensure that volume allocations will be consistent
for all members of the cluster. From the Resources tab, select a logical group, select all host
members of the group, and then click Allocate Volumes. If clustered hosts are not in a logical
group, from General Tasks or Actions, click Allocate Volumes and select multiple hosts. You may
also use the Resources tab to locate clustered hosts, and then Allocate Volumes. The use of logical
groups is recommended to avoid host selection errors.
• Searching for volumes
You can search for volumes that meet specific criteria (such as storage system, specific allocation
status, volume type, drive type, or drive speed), select one or more volumes from the search results,
and click Allocate Volumes.
You can also search using full or partial text keywords such as storage system name or host name,
and then allocate volumes to the selected resource. Searching eliminates the need to manually
navigate to the resource.
• Using existing volume settings
From the Resources tab, select an allocated volume that has desired attributes and criteria for the
new volume allocation, and click Allocate Like Volumes.
When using the Define Clustered-Host Storage dialog box, when you create a cluster a cluster
configuration using existing hosts or when you add a new host to an existing host group or cluster,
allocate the same volumes that are assigned to the existing hosts in the host group to the new host.
Related topics
• About allocating volumes , page 78
• Allocating volumes from general tasks , page 81
• Allocating volumes to selected hosts , page 81
• Allocating selected volumes to hosts , page 82
• Allocating volumes to clustered hosts , page 82
• Allocating volumes by using a keyword search , page 83
• Allocating volumes by using a criteria search , page 84
• Allocating volumes by using existing volume settings , page 85
• Allocate Volumes dialog box , page 85
Prerequisites for allocating volumes
Before allocating volumes to a host you must verify that the host, and storage systems are registered
in HP StorageWorks P9000 Command View Advanced Edition Suite.
If you want to select volumes from a tier, Tiered Storage Manager license must be enabled.
In addition, determine:
• The target host
• The volume type, count, capacity, and performance characteristics
• An appropriate storage system
Related topics
• About allocating volumes , page 78
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