Enabling and disabling the DP-VOL protection function options

Use this procedure to enable or disable the DP-VOL protection function options on an existing pool. The DP-VOL protection function options are:

  • Protect V-VOLs when I/O fails to Full Pool: Enable this option to protect the DP-VOLs using the pool from read and write requests when the pool usage reaches the full size.
  • Protect V-VOLs when I/O fails to Blocked Pool VOL: Enable this option to protect the DP-VOLs using the pool from read and write requests when the pool-VOL is blocked.

Before you begin

  • The Storage Administrator (Provisioning) role is required to perform this task.
  • The pool must meet all of the following conditions:
    • Data Retention Utility is installed.
    • The pool type is Dynamic Provisioning, Dynamic Tiering with Multi-Tier Pool enabled, or Active Flash.

Procedure

  1. In the Pools table, select the pool for which you want to enable or disable the DP-VOL protection function options.

  2. Click More Actions, and select Edit Pools.

  3. In the Edit Pools window, select the desired options for Protect V-VOLs when I/O fails to Blocked Pool VOL and Protect V-VOLs when I/O fails to Full Pool.

  4. Click Finish on the Edit Pools window.

    The Confirm window opens.
  5. 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.
  6. Click Apply.

    If Go to tasks window for status is selected, the Tasks window opens automatically.