Users Guide

Storage Management Service 141
Information/Configuration Tab
The Information/Configuration tab displays the property information for the
selected tree object. When using the Storage Management Service, the
Information/Configuration tabs also have drop-down menus and buttons for
executing storage tasks and launching wizards.
Storage Management Tasks
The Storage Management Service has drop-down menus and wizards for
executing storage management and configuration tasks. This section
discusses some of the common storage tasks and wizards provided by the
Storage Management Service.
NOTE: For complete documentation of the Storage Management storage tasks and
other features, see the Storage Management online help.
Create Virtual Disk Wizard
The Storage Management Service provides an Express and an Advanced Create
Virtual Disk Wizard. The Express Wizard calculates an appropriate virtual disk
configuration based on the available space and controller considerations. When
using the Express Wizard, you select the RAID level and size for the virtual
disk. The Express Wizard selects a recommended disk configuration for you
that matches your RAID level and size selection. The Express Wizard requires
minimal user input and is recommended for novice users.
The Create Virtual Disk Advanced Wizard allows you to specify the read,
write, and cache policy for the virtual disk. You can also select the physical
disks and the controller connector to be used. You need a good knowledge of
RAID levels and hardware to use the Advanced Wizard. This wizard is
recommended for advanced users.
To launch the Express and Advanced Create Virtual Disk Wizards:
1
Expand the Storage tree object to display the controller objects.
2 Expand a controller object.
3 Select the Virtual Disks object.
4 Click Go To Create Virtual Disk Wizard.
5 See the Storage Management online help for more information.