HP 3PAR Operating System Software - Manual (Page 190)

d. If you selected Thinly Provisioned:
i.
CPG - Select a CPG.
ii. In the Allocation Warning and Allocation Limit text boxes, enter the appropriate
information. If you do not want these options used, uncheck the Enabled box.
3. In the Grouping group box:
a.
Count - Enter the number of volumes to create.
b. Set Name - Select a virtual volume set name or if not required, select .
4. If you wish to configure the virtual volume's policies and geometry, select Show advanced
options panel(s).
5. Click Next to configure Copy Space Settings, or click Finish.
Step 2. Copy Space Settings
1. From the CPG list, select the CPG to use for copy space, or select .
2. In the Allocation Warning and Allocation Limit text boxes, enter the appropriate information.
If you do not want these options used, uncheck the Enabled box.
3. Click Next to configure Policies and Geometry (if enabled) or to view the summary information,
or click Finish.
Step 3. Policies & Geometry
1. In the Policies group box enable any of the following:
a.
Allow stale snapshots.
b. Restrict export to one host.
c. (For TPVVs only) Zero detect. Select if you want to set the virtual volume to find zeroes
and free up space.
d. Retention Time. If enabled, enter a value in the corresponding text box and then select
either day(s) or hour(s).
e. Expiration Time. If enabled, enter a value in the corresponding text box and the select
either day(s) or hour(s).
2. In the Geometry group box:
a.
Enter the number of sectors per track, or accept the default value.
b. Enter the number of heads per cylinder, or accept the default value.
3. Click Next to view summary information, or click Finish.
Step 4. Summary
Review the summary information and when satisfied, click Finish.
Creating Virtual Volumes (Fully Provisioned from Physical Disks)
To create virtual volumes directly from physical disks, access the Create Virtual Volume wizard:
1.
In the Manager Pane, click Provisioning.
2. In the Common Actions panel, click Create Virtual Volume.
The Create Virtual Volume wizard appears.
190 Working with Virtual Volumes