Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRIX Installation and Configuration Guide

Chapter 2
Planning Storage
The information in this chapter will help you plan the storage configuration of your
subsystem. Use the guidelines found in this section to plan the various types of storage
containers needed.
The following information is included in this chapter:
■ “Where to Start,” page 2–2
■ “Configuration Rules,” page 2–3
■ “Determining Storage Requirements,” page 2–6
■ “Choosing a Container Type,” page 2–6
■ “Creating a Storageset Profile,” page 2–8
■ “Storageset Planning Considerations,” page 2–10
■ “Mirrorset Planning Considerations,” page 2–13
■ “Storageset Expansion Considerations,” page 2–19
■ “Partition Planning Considerations,” page 2–19
■ “Changing Characteristics through Switches,” page 2–21
■ “Storageset and Partition Switches,” page 2–22
■ “Initialization Switches,” page 2–23
■ “Unit Switches,” page 2–27
■ “Storage Maps,” page 2–27