Apply configuration — Select application method (simulated only)

Use this page to select the method by which you will apply the configuration.

Introduction

A configuration must be applied to a new or completely deconfigured machine. This page allows you to choose between creating a new storage complex or selecting an existing storage complex in your real-time environment.

There are a few things to consider before applying a configuration:

Ensure that the configuration file does not only contain arrays. The application of the configuration will fail because it will expect to create ranks.
Ensure there is a sufficient Operating Environment License (OEL) on the real machine to support all the ranks you wish to create. The application of the configuration will fail if the OEL key activation code has not been applied on the real machine.

After checking the configuration file and ensuring there is a sufficient OEL on the real machine, select an application method.

Menu path

Simulated manager > Manage hardware > Storage units > Select a storage unit > Select Action: Apply Configuration... > Go

Fields

Select storage unit application method: This set of two radio buttons allows you to select the application method you prefer. You can either apply a simulated configuration to an existing storage complex in your real-time environment or to a new storage complex.
Select from a list of real-time storage complexes: Select this option if there is already a real-time storage complex on which you wish to apply the configuration. After selecting this option, you will be taken to the Select storage complex page of this wizard. The page is populated with a selectable list of storage complexes in your real-time environment.
Connect to a new storage complex: Select this option if the configuration needs to be applied to a new storage complex. After selecting this option, you will be taken to the Authenticate page of this wizard, where you will be prompted to enter in the management console IP address to connect to the new storage complex.