Create storage unit — General storage unit information (simulated only)

Use this page to define general storage unit information.

Introduction

Menu path

Simulated manager > Manage hardware > Storage units > Select Action: Create... > Go

Fields

Machine Type-Model
User selected from a list of supported machine types and models.
Nickname
The storage unit nickname, limited to 16 characters.
Description
A description of the storage unit, limited to 256 characters.
Storage complex
Not required at the time that you create the storage unit. You can enter this value now or modify the storage unit properties later. Additionally, you can select this storage unit when you create the storage complex itself. You must create an association between a storage complex and an storage unit at some point before downloading or uploading configurations to or from the storage unit.
Create New Storage Complex button
Creates a new storage complex. After you create a new storage complex, the table refreshes and you can then select the new storage complex.
Related tasks
Creating a storage unit (simulated only)
Removing a storage unit from a storage complex (real-time only)
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