Create Virtual Disk Wizard: Specify Virtual Disk-to-LUN Mapping
Use this dialog to accept a default for the being created, or choose to map the virtual disk later using the in the . Perform the following steps
1
Select the virtual disk-to-LUN mapping option. There are two options:
Default Mapping
Select this option if you do not intend to use the Storage Partitioning . The storage management software automatically assigns a , places the virtual disk in the in the Mappings View, and makes it available to all attached to the . To correctly access the virtual disk, the operating system of the attached hosts must match the selected.
Important: You need to change
only the host type once for all virtual disks. You can also change the host
by selecting Storage Array >> Change >> Default Host Type.
Map later using the Mappings View
This option is only available if the Storage Partitioning Premium Feature is enabled. The virtual disk
is not assigned a LUN and is not accessible by any hosts until a specific host and LUN are assigned to this virtual disk
through the Mappings View.
2
Click Finish.
If the virtual disk is created successfully, a success message is displayed and the virtual disk is created with the specified level, capacity, and other default parameters. If there is remaining Free capacity or Unconfigured capacity on the storage array, you have the option to create another virtual disk.
If you select:
Then:
No
You are finished with this procedure. Perform any operating system modifications necessary on the application host so that the applications can use the virtual disk. For more information, refer to your operating system-specific storage management software installation guide.
Yes
Click Yes and then select where you want to create the virtual disk (Free capacity on the same , Free capacity on a different disk group, or Unconfigured capacity).