Steps to Create Storage Pool for File

Question

I am trying to create a storage pool for file. I am sure I am missing some steps as this VNX 5300 is new to me. When I am in the Storage pools for File and click Create I get the following Message. This storage system does not have a Template Pool that contains any available  space.  Is there a guide some where in powerlink that will show me the steps to create a storage pool for file? I created one with the Disk provisioning wizard, however I want more control over what disk are used than the wizard gives me. Thanks.

Rainer_EMC · Answer

What VNX OE release are you using ?

CFIStorage · Answer

7.13.0.1 for file

Rainer_EMC · Answer

If you plan to use block (Clariion) pools for use with file (Celerra) then please upgrade to 7.0.35 - its got enhancements to better use them.

Or just created LUNs based on traditional raidgroups manually, add them to the file storage group and use a user-defined (file) storage pool as described in the MVM/AVM manuals.

IHMO traditional radigroups based LUNs give you more control over disk usage than block pools.

Rainer

VNX

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