3.1.2 Matrix Server Administration Guide

Chapter 7: Configure PSFS Filesystems 90

Create a Filesystem

A PSFS filesystem can be created on a basic volume (a psd device) or a

dynamic volume (a psv device). The maximum filesystem size is 16 TB,

which requires a dynamic volume. PSFS filesystems use 4 KB as the block

size.

You can create a filesystem from one server in the matrix using either the

Management Console or the command line. The filesystem can then be

mounted on all servers in the matrix that can access it via the SAN.

Before creating a filesystem, verify the following:

• If the filesystem will be created on a disk partition, ensure that the

disk is partitioned appropriately. If you want to change the partition

layout, you will need to deport the disk, modify the partition layout,

and then reimport the disk.

• The basic or dynamic volume to be used for the filesystem does not

contain needed data. The new filesystem will write over an existing

filesystem currently on the volume.

Create a Filesystem from the Management Console

To create a filesystem, select Storage > Filesystem > Add Filesystem or

click the Filesystem icon on the toolbar.