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Allocating volumes by using existing volume settings
If you have allocated at least one volume to a host, you can allocate new volumes for the host by
using the attributes of an existing volume as the default for the Allocate Volume dialog box. Your
volume allocation can be exactly like, or similar to, the selected existing volume.
1.
From the Resources tab, in the Resources pane, select Hosts or Logical Groups.
2.
Expand the tree for host or logical group type (public logical groups or private logical groups),
and select the desired host or logical group to display a list of existing volumes.
3.
Select an existing volume that matches or is similar to your requirement, and click Allocate Like
Volumes.
4.
The selected host or logical group name displays, and you are prompted for other volume
allocation requirements.
You can retain the existing settings, or change them as needed.
5.
Click Show Plan and confirm that the information in the plan summary is correct.
Optionally, update the task name and provide a description.
6.
Expand Schedule to specify the task schedule.
The task can be run immediately or scheduled for later. The default setting is Now.
7.
Click Submit.
If you selected Now, the allocate volumes process begins.
8.
You can check the progress and the result of the allocate volumes task on the Tasks & Alerts tab.
Verify the results for each task by viewing the details of the task.
Related topics
• Prerequisites for allocating volumes
Allocate Volumes dialog box
Allocating volumes is the process for making storage capacity available to host applications, or
clustered hosts and applications. Hosts must already be registered prior to volume allocation.
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 (>>).
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