Modify extent pool — Select ranks

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

Introduction

You can add a rank to an extent pool at any time if the status of the rank is unassigned. You can remove a rank from an extent pool only if no extents are used on that rank.

Menu path

Real-time manager or Simulated manager > Configure storage > Extent pools > Select an extent pool > Select Action: Modify... > Go

Fields

Currently Defined and Available Ranks

Select at least one rank. The columns are as follows:

Select: The check boxes 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 create the new rank, the table refreshes and you can select the new rank for this extent pool.