Create extent pool — Definition method

Introduction

This page allows you to create automatic or custom extent pools and to specify extent pool parameters. You must select one of the radio buttons. The next page to appear depends on your selection.

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Create extent pool automatically based on storage requirements

With this option, the necessary arrays and ranks are automatically created and put into the extent pool based on the storage requirements. After you select Next, the Define extent pool requirements page is displayed.

Create custom extent pool

With this option, you must select the ranks for the extent pool. After you select Next, the Define extent pool properties page is displayed.