HP XP7 Command View Advanced Edition User Guide (TK981-96007, May 2014)

Related topics
• About allocating volumes, page 138
• Allocating volumes from general tasks, page 140
• Allocating volumes to selected hosts, page 141
• Allocating selected volumes to hosts, page 142
• Allocating volumes to clustered hosts, page 143
• Allocating volumes by using a keyword search, page 144
• Allocating volumes by using a criteria search, page 145
• Allocating volumes by using existing volume settings, page 146
• Allocate Volumes dialog box, page 146
Prerequisites for allocating volumes
Before allocating volumes to a host you must verify that the host, and storage systems are registered
in HP XP7 Command View Advanced Edition.
If you want to select volumes from a tier, Tiered Storage Manager license must be enabled.
In addition, determine:
• The target host
• The volume type, count, capacity, and performance characteristics
• An appropriate storage system
Related topics
• About allocating volumes, page 138
Allocating volumes from general tasks
The General Tasks list is conveniently located for volume allocation (and other frequent tasks). Because
you have not selected a specific resource (for example, a volume or a host) the dialog will prompt
for all necessary information.
To allocate volumes from General Tasks:
1. From the Resources or Mobility tab, select Allocate Volumes.
TIP:
If you do not see Allocate Volumes listed, click more... to see all menu items.
The Allocate Volumes dialog box will launch.
2. Specify your volume allocation requirements.
3. Click Show Plan and confirm that the information in the plan summary is correct. If changes are
required, click Back.
4. (Optional) Update the task name and provide a description.
Provisioning storage140