Changing LDEV settings

Before registering an LDEV, you may need to change the LDEV settings.

Before you begin

The Storage Administrator (Provisioning) role is required to perform this task.

Procedure

  1. In the LDEVs pane of the Logical Devices window, click Create LDEVs.

  2. In the Create LDEVs window, in the Selected LDEVs table, select an LDEV, and then click Change LDEV Settings.

  3. In the Change LDEV Settings window, change the setting of LDEV Name, Initial LDEV ID, T10 PI, or MP Unit.

    • If you change LDEV Name, specify the prefix characters and the initial number for this LDEV.
    • If you change Initial LDEV ID, specify the number of LDKC, CU, LDEV, and Interval. To confirm used LDEV IDs, click View LDEV IDs to confirm the used LDEV IDs in the View LDEV IDs window.
    • If you change MP Unit, click the list and specify the MP unit ID. If the specific MP unit is specified, select the MP unit ID. If any MP unit is specified, click Auto.
    • If you change T10 PI, select Enable or Disable.

  4. Click OK.

  5. Click Finish.

    The Confirm window appears.

  6. In the Task Name text box, type a unique name for the task or accept the default.

    You can enter up to 32 ASCII characters and symbols, with the exception of: \ / : , ; * ? " < > |. The value "date-window name" is entered by default.

  7. Click Apply.

    If the Go to tasks window for status check box is selected, the Tasks window appears.
Parent Topic
  • Create LDEV function

    Use the Create LDEV function of Virtual LUN to create a custom-size volume (CV).