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Virtualizing volumes
Volume virtualization provides the capability to optimize storage services to applications by facilitating
movement of data between tiers and migration of data between different generations of technology.
Prerequisites
Tasks to complete beforehand:
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The internal and external storage systems are registered in HP StorageWorks P9000 Command
View Advanced Edition Suite.
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The external storage system is connected to one or more external ports of the internal storage
system.
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External Storage Software is installed on the target storage system.
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Identify the number and capacity of volumes you are virtualizing.
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Identify the number of external paths between the external and internal storage systems.
1.
From the Actions menu, or General Tasks, select Virtualize Volumes.
2.
Specify the appropriate information.
To change default values, select one or more of the following:
• External Path Priority Settings
• Host Group and LUN Settings
• Internal Volume Configuration
3.
Click Show Plan:
1.
Review all plan information. If changes are needed click Back.
2.
Enter a task name and description.
3.
Schedule the task for now, or a later date and time.
4.
If scheduled for now, select View task status to monitor the task when submitted.
5.
Click Submit to queue the task.
4.
When the task completes, check the internal storage systems External Storage folder to confirm
the external volumes are mapped to the internal storage system.
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• Virtualize Volumes dialog box
Virtualize Volumes dialog box
Volume virtualization provides the capability to optimize storage services to applications by facilitating
movement of data between tiers and migration of data between different generations of technology.
When you enter the minimum required information in a 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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