Create extent pool — Select ranks

Use this page to select the ranks for the extent pool.

Introduction

You must select at least one rank. If no ranks are displayed, you can create a rank by completing the process that begins when you click on the Create new rank button.

Menu path

Real-time manager or Simulated manager > Configure storage > Extent pools > Select Action: Create... > Go

Fields

Available ranks

You must select at least one rank. The columns are as follows:

Select: The radio buttons for the ranks.
Number: The rank number (for example, R67).
RAID: The supported or available RAID types (for example, RAID 5 and RAID 10).
Total GB: The total amount of available usable storage in gigabytes.

Create new rank button

Creates a new rank. After you complete the rank creation process, the table resets to display the new rank, which you can then select for the extent pool.