Editing the data direct mapping attribute for a pool

Before you begin

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

  To change a pool with data direct mapping enabled to a pool of Dynamic Tiering or active flash, operate as follows:

1. In the operation target pool, open the Edit Pools window, then select Disable from the Data Direct Mapping field.

2. Apply the setting to the storage system.

3. In the operation target pool, open the Edit Pools window, then select Enable from the Multi-Tier Pool field.

4. Apply the setting to the storage system.

Procedure

1. Open the Pools window.

In Command Suite:

1. On the Resources tab, click Storage Systems, and then expand All Storage Systems and the target storage system.

2. Right-click DP Pools, and then select System GUI.

In Device Manager - Storage Navigator:

1. Click Storage Systems, and then expand the Storage Systems tree.

2. Click Pools.

2. From the Pools table, click the row of a pool for which you want to change the data direct mapping attribute.

3. Perform one of the following to display the Edit Pools window.

• Click More Actions and select Edit Pools.

• Click Actions > Pool > Edit Pools to open the window.

4. Select the Data Direct Mapping check box.

5. Select Enable or Disable.

6. Click Finish.

The Confirm window opens.

7. 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.