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created with this template. From the Step Size list, select 32, 64, 128,
256, or 512 KiB. For RAID 6 you can select 32, 64, or 128.

indicate whether the logical disks supporting volumes created with this
template should tend to use chunklets near the beginning of the physical
disks or the end of the physical disks. Choices are Fast- default, Slow.

Preferred Chunklets

3.

Click Next to enter disk filter information, or click Finish.

Disk Filter

The Disk Filter displays the physical disks used. Pattern displays the parameters of the disks used.

To modify the list of disks used:
1.

Click the Filter icon.

2.

See

“Filtering” (page 509)

for details.

3.

Click Next to view summary information, or click Finish.

Summary

Review the summary information, then click Finish.

Creating Similar Common Provisioning Groups

To create new CPGs based on existing CPGs:
1.

Navigate to the CPGs screen.

2.

Right-click the CPG you want to use as the basis for your new CPG.

3.

In the menu list, select Create Similar.

The Create CPG wizard appears.

General

1.

System - Select the system where the CPG will be created.

2.

Domain - Select the domain in which the CPG will be located. Select if not applicable.

3.

Name - Enter a name for the new CPG.

4.

Device Type - Select FC for Fast Class drives, NL for Nearline drives, or SSD for Solid State
drives.

5.

Device RPM - Select the appropriate speed or .

NOTE:

The Device RPM number does not represent a rotational speed for the drives without

spinning media (SSDs). It is meant as a rough estimation of the performance difference between
the drive and the other drives in the system. For FC and NL drives, the number corresponds
to both a performance measure and actual rotational speed. For an SSD drive, the number is
to be treated as relative performance benchmark that takes into account in I/O per second,
bandwidth, and the access time.

6.

From the Availability* list, select Cage (default), Port, or Magazine.

7.

From the Preferred Chunklets* list, select Fast (default) or Slow.

8.

RAID Type - Select the RAID type for the volume.

9.

Set Size - Select the set size.

NOTE:

HP strongly recommends RAID 6 for high capacity Nearline drives.

10. From the Step Size* list, select 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512 KiB. The default and available values

depend on RAID type and device type used. If FC or NL drives are used, the step size defaults

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