Assigning a storage unit to a storage complex (real-time only)

Complete this task to assign a storage unit to the selected storage complex and specify the appropriate network settings.

This process must be done from the primary management console. You must make a selection in the table to enable this option.

To complete this task, you must know your machine's serial number.

Note: Before you configure, disable any firewalls, as they might interfere with DS6000™ communication.

In the navigation, select Real-time manager > Manage hardware > Storage complexes. On the storage complexes main page, select the appropriate storage complex from the table.
From the Select Action menu, select Assign Storage Unit, and then click Go. The Assign Storage unit — Storage unit properties page is displayed.
1. Enter a Nickname.
2. Optionally, enter a description.
3. Enter the IP address of processor cards 1 and 2.
4. The machine type is already generated, but you must enter the 7-digit serial number, without hyphens, from the MTMS label on the flange on the front right side of the enclosure at the right front bezel.
Click Next. The Network settings page is displayed.
Specify the appropriate network settings and then click Next. The Verification page is displayed.
1. Enter a gateway.
2. Enter a subnet mask.
3. Enter the primary DNS address.
4. Enter the secondary DNS address.
5. If necessary, enter a different Max transmission units value. This is the maximum rate for transmission. The valid range is 1 to 9000 bytes. The default is 1500 bytes, which is appropriate in most cases.
Verify the attributes and values for the newly configured Storage unit. Click Finish if the settings are correct.

If you are setting up the DS Storage Manager, return to Setting up the DS Storage Manager and complete the rest of the steps.