HP VMA-series Memory Arrays - Manual (Page 96)

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4. Creating LUNs on page 102.
LUNs are created within a storage container that comprises a particular HP VMA-series
Memory Array. A LUN inherits the attributes of the container (HP VMA-series Memory Array)
in which it is created.
Note: As of this release, one container comprises a HP VMA-series Memory Array.
5. Exporting LUNs on page 106. This required step exports the LUNs to the initiator groups or
initiators via target ports. Only those initiator groups or initiators to which the LUN is
exported may access the LUN. Access may be further restricted to a specific target port.
Configuring Storage Containers
The first step in configuring a vSHARE SAN Gateway is to format the Memory Arrays to create
the necessary containers.
Note: As of this release, one container comprises a HP VMA-series Memory Array.
In vSHARE, LUNs are addressable subsets of the flash memory within a HP VMA-series Memory
Array. Every LUN created and managed by vSHARE is created within the storage container that
comprises the Array.
When a LUN is created, it is assigned to a specific container and inherits the attributes of that
container. Configuring a Storage Container follows this process:
1. Initializing HP VMA-series Memory Arrays on page 96
2. Viewing Containers on page 98
Initializing HP VMA-series Memory Arrays
To configure a HP VMA-series Memory Array to support block storage, you must first initialize the
HP VMA-series Memory Array using the media init command, as covered in the following
topics:
• Command Syntax and Parameters on page 96
• Configuring Block Storage on page 97
Command Syntax and Parameters
This section presents the correct command syntax for the media init command and lists and
explains the available parameters.