Create a Storage Pool
Before you begin
Note: You can view the list of storage
pools on the Data Storage page.
- You must have at least one unassigned array to put into the new storage pool.
- You can also create a new storage pool when adding an array to a group.
You cannot change the default storage pool, but you can add additional storage pools and you can move volumes between the pools.
A pool confines data to a subset of the arrays in a group. Data of resident volumes is striped and automatically rebalanced across all members of a pool. Pools dictate physical locality and striping characteristics. Think of a pool as a logical container that includes one or more member arrays in which volumes reside. A member array can only be a part of one pool.
Procedure
- From Group view at the top of the facets panel. , and select the
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Click
. Note: This option requires having at least one array that is not yet assigned to a pool.
- In the Create Pool dialog box, type the name for the new storage pool.
- Select all arrays to include in the new pool.
- Click OK. The new storage pool now appears in the list of pools.