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You can use keyword or criteria-based searches to find existing unallocated volumes that meet
your requirements.
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When you allocate volumes to a host, LUN paths are assigned automatically.
LUN paths are storage port to host port mappings that provide host access to volumes. The host
port is a host bus adapter (HBA). WWN nicknames can be displayed to confirm target HBAs for
a host while editing LUN paths during, or after, volume allocation.
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Volumes can be allocated on ports where LUN security is not enabled. All hosts with access to the
port can access the volume.
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Volume allocation to a cluster should be done by using logical groups. Using logical groups ensures
that the same volumes are allocated to all hosts in the cluster.
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Volume allocation is not complete until you approve the volume allocation plan and submit the
volume allocation task.
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When volumes are allocated to a host OS, you must create a file system on them and mount them,
before they can be used by host applications.
NOTE:
Before allocating volumes, review the available volume allocation methods. Understanding the available
starting points for volume allocation will enable you to perform volume allocation in a way that best
suits your requirements, and will help you understand the Allocate Volumes dialog box and the
Define Clustered-Host Storage dialog box.
Related topics
• Prerequisites for allocating volumes
Volume allocation methods
When you allocate volumes, you can use the Allocate Volumes dialog box or the Define Clustered-Host
Storage dialog box:
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Begin by selecting resources, such as volumes or hosts, and then click Allocate Volumes, which
opens the Allocate Volumes dialog box.
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Click Allocate Volumes without first selecting a resource, such as a volume or host.
There are multiple methods in which to begin allocating volumes. The visible fields in the Allocate
Volumes dialog box will vary depending on the starting point and whether you have selected a
resource to begin the procedure. For example, if you select resources first, the Allocate Volumes dialog
box will prompt you for less information.
When using the Allocate Volumes dialog box, the following conditions apply when you begin volume
allocation using these available methods and starting points:
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From the General tasks pane
On the Resources or Mobility tab, from General Tasks, click Allocate Volumes. Because no resource
was selected first, you must specify host, volume, and other volume allocation requirements.
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Selecting hosts
From the Resources tab, select one or more hosts, and click Allocate Volumes. The dialog will
display the selected host names instead of prompting.
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