3.7.0 HP StorageWorks HP Scalable NAS File Serving Software administration guide - HP Scalable NAS 3.7 for Linux (AG513-96002, October 2009)

Create a filesystem
A PSFS filesystem can be created on a basic volume (a psd device) or a dynamic
volume (a psv device).
PSFS filesystems can use 4KB, 8KB, 16KB, or 32KB as the block size. The maximum
filesystem size is dependent on the block size used for the filesystem. The block size
cannot be changed after the filesystem is created.
Maximum Filesystem SizeBlock Size
16TB4KB
32TB8KB
64TB16KB
128TB32KB
You can create a filesystem from one server in the cluster using either the Management
Console or the command line. The filesystem can then be mounted on all servers in
the cluster 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 parti-
tioned 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 Cluster > Add > Add Filesystem or click Filesystem on
the toolbar.
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