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Integrated configuration workflows with Hitachi recommended practices to
streamline storage provisioning and data protection tasks.
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Common, centralized management for supported storage systems.
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A REST-based API to provide full management programmability and control in
addition to unified file-based management support.
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Storage Advisor enables automated SAN zoning during volume attach and detach.
Optional auto-zoning eliminates the need for repetitive zoning tasks to be performed
on the switch.
Unified management of block storage and file storage
Storage Advisor can be used to onboard and configure both block storage and file
storage if NAS modules are included in the chassis of a supported storage system.
Understand block and file storage
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Block storage:
In block storage, volumes of storage are created. A server-based operating system
can connect to each block of storage and control it as an individual hard drive. Each
storage block can be individually formatted with the required file system, such as
NTFS or VMFS. Block storage systems are typically deployed in a Storage Area
Network (SAN) environment.
From the dashboard of Storage Advisor, you can discover, register, and onboard a
block storage system.
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File storage:
Storage Advisor supports
unified onboarding and configuration of file storage in the
form of NAS modules.
If a supported storage system includes NAS modules, the
file storage is automatically
added with the block storage. Then file pools and other file resources can be created
in the Storage Advisor interface or by using the API.
Adding block and file storage together
Storage Advisor enables you to add block and file storage in a single step. The only
requirements are the service processor (SVP) IP address, user name, and password.
When the file storage is added, the cluster is automatically registered in Storage Advisor.
Unified configuration
Once a storage system is onboarded, all block and file resources can be configured and
managed from a single Storage System page. File pool creation workflow incorporates
best practices that simplify workflow and enhance usability. The file pools are used to
easily create virtual file servers, file systems, and shares and exports. File system
creation automatically mounts and formats the new file system.
Unified reporting
Capacity is reported for all aggregated storage systems in the dashboard.
Capacity is also displayed for each storage system in the Storage System detail page.
Three views of capacity are available:
file only, block only, or a unified view of block and
file.
Unified management of block storage and file storage
Chapter 1: System administration overview
System Administrator Guide for VSP Gx00 models and VSP Fx00 models 21