Use this page to create a new enterprise configuration file for
an offline configuration.
Introduction
Creating a configuration file in simulated mode allows you to create
logical configurations when disconnected from the network. After creating
the configuration file, you can save it and then apply it to a new or de-configured
Storage Unit at a later time.
Note: This task is only necessary if you plan
to have multiple configuration files. Otherwise, you can use the default configuration
file.
The benefits of simulated configuration
are as follows:
- Practice performing logical configurations using the GUI, without connection
to an actual machine
- Determine the ideal configuration prior to applying it
- Apply a pre-created configuration file at the time of your choice
The file will contain information for one
or more storage complexes, one or more storage units (including both physical
and logical), and one or more host systems. Once you select this item from
the Select Action drop-down list, the work area displays
the Welcome page.
Only one configuration file is permitted.
If there is another configuration file on the storage unit, you will receive
the following error message:
Only one enterprise configuration can be open at any time.
Select OK to save the current configuration. Select Continue to
continue without saving the current configuration.
- Select OK if you plan to use the existing configuration
file
- Select Continue to proceed with creating a new
configuration file