Adaptec 5325302057 User Guide - Page 94
Creating and Modifying Pools, Creating a New Pool
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Creating and Modifying Pools Creating and Modifying Pools In Adaptec Storage Manager, a storage pool is created by grouping disk drives together to form a virtual storage unit. Each pool includes RAID (the RAID level depends on how many disk drives are in the pool) and can also include a hot spare for an additional level of data protection. Logical devices and volumes are then built from the storage space contained within that pool. Once a pool is created, you can use Adaptec Storage Manager to increase its capacity, change its RAID level, and make other modifications. This section describes how to: • Create a new pool after setup is complete (see the following section). • Create a pool using express configuration (see page 89) • Add capacity to an existing pool (see page 90). • Change the RAID level of a pool (see page 90). • Move a pool to another iSCSI Storage Appliance (see page 91). • Enable or disable the controller read or write cache for a pool (see page 94). • Delete a single pool (see page 94) or all pools (see page 95). Creating a New Pool You can add new pools to your IP SAN at any time, as long as adequate disk drive space is available. You can provision storage from a new pool immediately. You don't have to wait for the build/verify process to complete. To create a new pool: 1 In the Enterprise View, select the iSCSI Storage Appliance. 2 On the toolbar, click Create, then select Create Pool. Alternately, click the Create Pool button in the Logical Devices View, as shown above right. The wizard opens. 3 Select a configuration method: • If you select Express configuration..., continue with "Creating Pools Using Express Configuration" on page 89. • If you select Custom configuration..., continue with "Step 3: Creating RAID Pools" on page 38. 88 Snap Server 700i Series User's Guide