Creating zSeries LCUs

Complete this task to create zSeries logical control units (LCUs) and to specify their attributes and properties.

1. In the navigation, select Real-time manager or Simulated manager > Configure storage > zSeries > LCUs. On the LCUs main page, from the Select storage unit list, select a storage unit.
2. From the Select Action list, select Create..., and then click Go. The Create LCU – Select from available LCUs page is displayed.
3. Select one or more LCUs from the list of those available. Click Next to continue. The Define LCU properties page is displayed.
   Note: If you are creating LCUs to associate with a specific extent pool, you must select LCU ID numbers that match, as even or odd, the server number that was specified for the extent pool when it was created. For example, an extent pool that is associated with Server 1 can be associated only with LCUs that have odd numbers.
4. In the Define LCU properties page, define the parameters for the selected LCUs.
   1. You can change the default SSID by highlighting and typing over it.
   2. Specify the LCU types and establish the timeout times in seconds.
5. Click Next to continue. The Verification page is displayed.
6. Use the Verification page to review the established attributes and verify that they are correct. If the attributes and values are not correct, click Back, as appropriate, to return and to specify the correct values. Otherwise, click Finish to complete the LCU creation process.