3PAR InForm® OS 2.3.1 Concepts Guide (320-200112 Rev B, February 2010)

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2.1.5.4.1 Exporting Virtual Volumes
For a host to see a virtual volume, the volume must be exported as a Logical Unit Number
(LUN). Volumes are exported by creating Virtual Volume-LUN pairings (VLUNs) on the InServ
Storage Server. When you create VLUNs the system produces both VLUN templates that
establish export rules, and active VLUNs that the host sees as a LUN or attached disk device. For
more information about active VLUNs, VLUN templates, and VLUN template types, see
Exporting Virtual Volumes.
2.2 3PAR InForm Software
In addition to the 3PAR InForm Software Suite, 3PAR offers separately licensed optional
features and a set of host-based software applications. You can use the 3PAR InForm
Command Line Interface (CLI) and the 3PAR InForm Management Console to view the licenses
currently enabled on your InServ Storage Servers.
2.2.1 InForm Software Suite
All 3PAR InServ Storage Servers include the 3PAR InForm Software Suite. The InForm Software
Suite is the core set of storage management software.
The 3PAR InForm Software Suite includes:
■ 3PAR InForm Operating System, independent instances of the operating system running
on each controller node.
■ 3PAR InForm Command Line Interface, command line user interface for monitoring,
managing, and configuring 3PAR InServ Storage Servers.
■ 3PAR InForm Management Console, graphical user interface for monitoring, managing,
and configuring 3PAR InServ Storage Servers.
■ Access Guard, provides volume security at logical and physical levels by enabling you to
secure hosts and ports to specific virtual volumes.
■ 3PAR Autonomic Groups, allow domains, hosts, and volumes to be grouped into a set
that is managed as a single object. Autonomic groups also allow for easy updates when
new hosts are added or new volumes are provisioned. If you add a new host to the set,
NOTE: To learn about adding optional products and features to enhance your
3PAR InServ Storage Servers, contact your local service provider.