Managing storage resources
Logging on to a storage array
Use this procedure to log on to the storage array.
Before you begin
Before performing this task, obtain the:
•
IP addresses of the two storage processors.
•
IP address of the primary control station (unified only).
•
Username and password for the storage array.
Procedure
1
Open a browser and type the IP address of either storage processor or the primary control
station.
Always use the IP address of the primary control station when the Converged System
contains unified VNX.
2
From the
EMC Unisphere window
, click
Start a new EMC Unisphere session
.
3
Type your name and password for the storage array, or type the LDAP user ID (select
Use LDAP
in this instance) and click
Login
.
4
From the
NAT Mode
window, type the required IP addresses, and click
Add IP
.
The
NAT Mode
window does not appear when connecting from within the Converged
System or when using the native IP addresses of the storage processors or the control
station. The
NAT Mode
window only appears when connecting to Unisphere from
outside of a Converged System.
5
When the
Agreement
window appears, click
Accept
.
6
From the
EMC
>
Unisphere
window, under the list of storage arrays, select a storage array.
7
From the main menu of the storage array, the remaining tasks that require action appear. The
menu bar at the top lists all of the options available for the array. Click any of the main menu
options to view the available sub-menus.
Creating storage pools
Use this procedure to create a storage pool in the storage array.
Before you begin
Verify that drives are available in the storage array in the storage pool.
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