Express configure — Set volume naming

Use this page to generate a sequence of nicknames for the volumes that you are creating.

Introduction

You can specify an alphabetic prefix and a numeric suffix for the volumes.

Menu path

Real-time manager or Simulated manager > Configure storage > Express configuration wizard
Quantity of volumes
The number of volumes in the storage complex.
Generate a sequence of nicknames based on the following
Click to specify a sequence of volume names for the volumes.
Use hexadecimal sequence
Click to specify a hexadecimal sequence for the volumes.
Verify nicknames are unique
Select to verify whether volume names that are generated here are unique. The storage unit is queried for existing volume names, which are then compared to the new names. This process can take an extensive amount of time.
Prefix
A character string that precedes the nickname.
Numeric suffix
A decimal or hexadecimal value that follows the nickname. This number increases sequentially for the number of volumes that are created.
Related concepts
Express configuration overview
Related tasks
Creating open systems volumes
Creating open systems volume groups
Creating iSeries volumes (express configuration)
Creating zSeries volumes
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