Modify zSeries volume — Define base volume properties

Use this page to view the volume properties for the specified volumes.

Introduction

The fields that are displayed in this page depend on your selections in the "Define volume characteristics" page.

Menu path

Real-time manager or Simulated manager > Configure storage > zSeries > Volumes – zSeries > Select a volume > Select Action: Modify... > Go

Fields

If you selected 3380 Mod 2, 3380 Mod 3, 3390 Standard Mod 3, 3390 Standard Mod 9, or a 3390 Custom Volume type and a single specified LCU, the following fields are displayed:

Quantity

The base volume quantity.

Base address

A value from 0 to 255.

Ascending/ Descending

Ascending or Descending.

Available storage

Available storage in the extent pool in cylinders and gigabytes.
Available extents in extent pool in number of extents.
Available addresses in the LCU, using 00-FF and 0-256.
Quantity of available volumes (3380 Mod 2, 3380 Mod 3, 3390 Standard Mod 3, or 3390 Standard Mod 9).