HP XP7 Storage User Manual
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2.
In the Create Pools window of the Create Pools wizard, complete the following items for the
pool you want to create:
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Pool Type
Select Fast Snap as the pool type.
Default: Thin Provisioning
Required: Yes
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System Type
Value: Open
Default: Open
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Pool Volume Selection
Select the pool volume you want to use for the pool. Complete the following:
- Drive Type/RPM
Select your pool-VOL’s data drive type and RPM.
Values:
- Mixable
- External Storage: Select to enable External LDEV Tier Rank.
Default: Mixable
- External LDEV Tier Rank
Select a value. To set another tier rank for an external volume, select a value other than
Middle and click Add.
Values: Middle
- RAID Level
Select your pool-VOL’s RAID level. If you selected External Storage as the Drive Type/RPM,
a dash (-) appears for this item and this item is unavailable.
Default: Mixable
Required: Yes
For more information about selecting pool volumes, see
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Pool Name
Type a name for the pool.
- For Prefix, type the alphanumeric characters that precede the pool number.
Case-sensitive: Yes
- For Initial Number, enter a number, which is up to nine digits.
Required: Yes
Character limit: 32 characters
3.
In the Create Pools window of the Create Pools wizard, click Options to expand the section,
complete the following items, and then click Add:
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Initial Pool ID
The initial pool identifier. Type 0 and an integer number.
Integer number range: 1 - 127
Workflow for configuring Fast Snap
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