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3.

If you wish to edit the virtual volume's policies and geometry, select Show advanced options
panel(s).

4.

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.

Editing Virtual Volumes (Fully Provisioned from Physical Disks)

To edit a virtual volume, access the Edit Virtual Volume wizard.
1.

Access the Virtual Volumes tab.

2.

Right-click the volume you wish to edit.

3.

In the menu that appears, click Edit.

The Edit Virtual Volume wizard appears.

Step 1. General

1.

In the General group box:
a.

Name - Enter a new name for the volume.

b.

Comments - Enter any notes about the volume.

Editing Virtual Volumes (Fully Provisioned from Physical Disks)

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