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Related topics
• Prerequisites for allocating volumes
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.
To allocate volumes the same or similar to existing allocated volumes:
1.
From the Resources tab, 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. If changes are
required, click Back.
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. If the task is
scheduled to run immediately, you can select View task status to monitor the task after it is
submitted.
8.
Click Submit.
If the task is scheduled to run immediately, the process begins.
9.
(Optional) Check the progress and result of the task on the Tasks & Alerts tab. Click the task
name to view details of the task.
A completed task indicates a successful volume allocation.
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.
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