Add array to rank

Use this page to specify the storage type for the rank.

Introduction

This page is available in the Select Action drop-down list only when you select one of the unassigned arrays in the Arrays — Main Page table. If the arrays are not assigned to a rank, that means that the Add these arrays to ranks checkbox was not selected during array creation.

Menu path

Real-time manager or Simulated manager > Configure storage > Arrays > Select an unassigned array in the table > Select Action: Add Array to Rank > Go

Fields

Rank number

The unique number that identifies the rank (for example, R67).

Storage type

The supported or available storage types [for example, count key data (CKD) or fixed block (FB)]. This field is required.

Fixed block – In fixed block architecture, the data (the logical volumes) are mapped over fixed-size blocks or sectors.
Count key data – In count-key-data architecture, the data field stores the user data.