NOTE:
Ensure that you create disk groups before creating virtual disks.
To create virtual disks:
1 Choose one of these methods to start the Create Virtual Disk Wizard:
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To create a virtual disk from unconfigured capacity in the storage
array—On the Logical tab, select an Unconfigured Capacity node,
and select Virtual DiskCreate. Alternatively, you can right-click the
Unconfigured Capacity node, and select Create Virtual Disk from
the pop-up menu.
•
To create a virtual disk from free capacity on a disk group—On the
Logical tab, select a Free Capacity node, and select Virtual Disk
Create. Alternatively, you can right-click the Free Capacity node, and
select Create Virtual Disk from the pop-up menu.
•
To create a virtual disk from unassigned physical disks in the storage
array—On the Physical tab, select one or more unassigned physical
disks of the same physical disk type, and select Virtual DiskCreate.
Alternatively, you can right-click the unassigned physical disks, and
select Create Virtual Disk from the pop-up menu.
•
To create a secure virtual disk—On the Physical tab, select one or
more unassigned security capable physical disks of the same physical
disk type, and select Virtual DiskCreate. Alternatively, you can
right-click the unassigned security capable physical disks, and select
Create Virtual Disk from the pop-up menu.
If you selected an Unconfigured Capacity node or unassigned physical
disks to create a virtual disk, the Disk Group Required dialog is displayed.
Click Yes and create a disk group by using the Create Disk Group Wizard.
The Create Virtual Disk Wizard is displayed after you create the disk
group.
If you selected a Free Capacity node, the The Introduction (Create
Virtual Disk) window is displayed.
2 Click Next.
The Specify Capacity/Name window is displayed.
3 Select the appropriate unit for memory in Units and enter the capacity of
the virtual disk in New virtual disk capacity.
4 Enter an up to 30–character name for the virtual disk in Virtual disk name.
Configuration: Disk Groups and Virtual Disks
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