Dell PowerVault ME4 Series Storage System Deployment Guide

Virtual storage environments

If you are operating in a virtual storage environment, the system scans all available disks, recommends one optimal storage configuration, and displays the suggested disk group layout within the panel.

In a virtual storage environment, the storage system automatically groups disk groups by pool and tier. The disk groups also include a description of the total size and number of disks to be provisioned, including the configuration of spares and unused disks.

If the system is unable to determine a valid storage configuration, the wizard lists the reasons why and provides directions on how to achieve a proper configuration. If the system is unhealthy, an error is displayed along with a description of how to fix it. Follow the recommendations in the wizard to correct the errors, then click Rescan to view the optimized configuration.

For a system with no pools provisioned, if you are satisfied with the recommended configuration, click Create Pools to provision the system as displayed in the panel and move on to attaching hosts. For a system that contains a pool, if you are satisfied with the recommended configuration, click Expand Pools to provision the system as displayed in the panel.

If your environment requires a unique setup, click Go To Advanced Configuration to access the Create Advanced Pools panel. Select Add Disk Group and follow the instructions to manually create disk groups one disk at a time. Select Manage Spares and follow the instructions to manually select global spares.